Obituaries

Stayton L. Hastings

Stayton L. Hastings

Feb 6, 2020

DELMAR- Stayton Leon Hastings, 67, of Delmar passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at PRMC in Salisbury. He was born on November 3, 1952 in Salisbury, a son of the late Floyd Leon Hastings and Metha Johnson Hastings. Stayton was a graduate of Delmar High School with the class of 1970, where he played football and was an accomplished...

Ryan A. Murray

Ryan A. Murray

Feb 3, 2020

With heavy hearts we regret to inform you that Ryan was called home to be with the lord on Monday, February 3, 2020. Ryan Murray, 34 was born on January 5, 1986, a son of Roy G. Murray, II and Elva (Gerardi) Murray. He is survived by his wife, Megan (Holleger) Murray; daughter, Makenna Murray; mother, Elva Murray; father, Roy...

Avery R. Jackson

Avery R. Jackson

Jan 30, 2020

NEWARK- On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Avery Richardson Jackson, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 89. Avery was born on June 12, 1930 in his beloved Newark to the late George "Stoney" Jackson and Virginia "Emma" Elizabeth (Richardson) Jackson. He graduated from Snow Hill High School with the class of 1947 where he was revered as a...

Raymond B. Brown

Raymond B. Brown

Jan 27, 2020

Raymond B. Brown, 84, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Born and raised in Salisbury, Ray was the son of the late Howard B. Brown and Helen Callaway Brown. Ray never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. In his younger years, he was a musician working with a band out of Denver, Colorado,...

Bernice Dill Hearn

Bernice Dill Hearn

Jan 24, 2020

DELMAR- Bernice Dill Hearn, 86, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Lofland Park Center in Seaford. She was born January 22, 1934 in Delmar, a daughter of the late Clarence Howard Elliott and Bessie Evans Elliott. Bernice graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of 1951 and not long after married her high...

Betty Joann Shupp

Betty Joann Shupp

Jan 20, 2020

Joann Shupp, 83, of Delmar, Maryland, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1936 in Dover, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph Taylor and Marian L. Dillon. Joann earned two degrees in music, magna cum laude, from Northern Virginia Community College. She began her career as an...

Kathleen H. West

Kathleen H. West

Jan 15, 2020

Kathleen H. West, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1930 in Pittsville, a daughter of the late Leamon and Artha (Davis) White. Kathleen grew up in Pittsville on the family farm, where she developed her strong work ethic. In her early days...

Adolphus A. "Bud" Hooper

Adolphus A. "Bud" Hooper

Jan 12, 2020

Adolphus A. "Bud" Hooper, 85, of Mardela Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. He was born December 24, 1934 in Claymont, Delaware, a son of the late William Allen Hooper and Ruby Edna Truitt Hooper. At a very young age Bud's family moved to Mardela Springs where he grew up, attended...

Mary Catherine Gordy

Mary Catherine Gordy

Jan 11, 2020

Mary Catherine Gordy, 85, of Salisbury, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born on February 17, 1934 in Hebron, Maryland, a daughter of the late Arlie M. Adkins and Margie L. (Wilkins) Adkins. Catherine was the matriarch of the Gordy family. She proudly raised five children while working tirelessly as...

Shannon Brett Scott

Shannon Brett Scott

Jan 9, 2020

Shannon Brett Scott, 52, of Delmar, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was born October 1, 1967 in Potsdam, NY, a son of the late Elizabeth Scott Spencer and William C. Spencer. He was a talented carpenter who could build almost anything and worked in construction for various builders. In his younger days he was an avid golfer....

Elsie M. Cayaves

Elsie M. Cayaves

Jan 3, 2020

Elsie M. Cayaves, age 97, of Salisbury, Maryland died peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Coastal Hospice at The Lake. She was born in Choptank, MD on November 22, 1922 to Omar L. and Ruth E. (Williamson) Fulton. She was the eldest of ten siblings. She attended school in East New Market. In 1938, Elsie met and married William E....

Katlin Renee "Katie" Banks

Katlin Renee "Katie" Banks

Jan 2, 2020

Katlin Renee "Katie" Banks, 24, of Laurel, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born on August 17, 1995 in Seaford, Delaware. Katie was a 2014 graduate of Seaford High School and attended Lynchburg College. She loved spending time with her family, her dogs, and loved the beach. She is survived by her mother, Tammy L. Shockley...

Claudia J Bramble

Claudia J Bramble

Jan 1, 2020

Claudia J. Bramble, 67, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at PRMC in Salisbury, Maryland after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1952 in Staten Island, NY, a daughter of the late William and Hazel Humphries. Claudia graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1970. In her younger days she...

James E. Scott

James E. Scott

Dec 26, 2019

James E. Scott, formerly of Newark Delaware, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. "Skip" as he was affectionately known to those who knew him, worked at the Newark Chinese Laundry & Dry Cleaners for many years starting during his high school years. He was unforgettable once you met him due to his smile, kindness, and mischievous grins. He was...

Mary M. Perdue

Mary M. Perdue

Dec 26, 2019

LAUREL- Mary M. Perdue, 94, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born April 2, 1925 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna D'Ercole. As a young girl Mary's family moved to the Eastern Shore and she graduated from Pittsville High...

Michael Ray Theil

Michael Ray Theil

Dec 25, 2019

Michael R. Theil, 67, passed away on December 25, 2019 in Laurel, DE. Michael, affectionately known as Michael Ray, was born in Charleston, WV on June 7, 1952. He graduated from Seaford High School in Seaford, DE. He retired as an iron worker with Iron Workers Local #401 on April 19, 2008 after 27 years. He was a lifetime member...

William R. Alvaro

William R. Alvaro

Dec 22, 2019

William R. Alvaro, 70, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home in Delmar. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Frank Francis Alvaro and Ida Marie Iannuzzi Alvaro. William worked for Credit Plus in Salisbury. He loved gardening and was an exceptional cook. He enjoyed watching football...

Albertus J. Bleeker

Albertus J. Bleeker

Dec 20, 2019

DELMAR- Albertus Jacobus Petrus Bleeker, 64, of Delmar, and formerly of Hebron, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. He was born in Alkmaar in the Netherlands, a son of the late Jacobus Bleeker and Josina Van Honschoten Bleeker. At an early age Al and his family came to the U.S. He was raised in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and graduated from...

Winnie Grace Parks Horn

Winnie Grace Parks Horn

Dec 20, 2019

Winnie Grace Parks Horn, 93, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born on May 13, 1926 in Hallwood, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles and Agatha Parks. Winnie was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Salisbury for over 50 years. In her early years, she...

Phyllis T. Beach

Phyllis T. Beach

Dec 13, 2019

DELMAR- Phyllis Twilley Beach, 83, of Delmar, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury after a brief stay. She was born December 2, 1936 in Salisbury, the daughter of the late William Edgar and Virginia Mae Twilley. Phyllis graduated from Mardela High School with the class of 1954. After graduation she studied at Goldey-Beacom...