Obituaries

Phyllis Baker Parker

Phyllis Baker Parker

Jun 26, 2019

Phyllis Baker Parker, 91, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She wants the world to know that she is happily in the loving arms of Jesus and to remember it's okay to be sad, but just for a little while, and to celebrate a life well lived. She...

Betty Lee Mills

Betty Lee Mills

Jun 26, 2019

On Wednesday, June 26, surrounded by loving family, Betty Lee Mills, 87, of Hebron, MD, passed from this life. Born in Washington, DC, Betty was one of eight children born to Goldie and Frank Coffman. She worked as a secretary in the DC area. At 18, Betty married James A Mills, Sr. They moved to Cedar Grove, MD, where they...

Tabatha Lee Gribble

Tabatha Lee Gribble

Jun 26, 2019

Tabatha Lee "Tabby" Gribble, 36, of Fruitland, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at PRMC in Salisbury, Maryland. She was born on July 21, 1982 in Salisbury. Her father, Tracy Matsatsos, Sr. (Pam); and mother and step-father, Rebecca Lee Revel (Daryl) of Pittsville. Tabby was a very giving person with a heart of gold, and she was always ready...

Rita Faye Travers

Rita Faye Travers

Jun 24, 2019

Rita Faye Travers, 68, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Harrison House of Snow Hill Nursing Home. Born in Snow Hill, she was the youngest child of the late McGuire "Mack" and Irma Bolen. She graduated from Snow Hill High School with the class of 1968. She was a member of Salisbury Baptist Temple. She worked at Pine Bluff...

Edmund Seefried Sr.

Edmund Seefried Sr.

Jun 15, 2019

Edmund Seefried, Sr. of Delmar, DE departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 1:33p.m. at his home surrounded by his girls. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Germany to the late Wilhelm and Martha Seefried. He came to the United States at the age of 17 with his family and arrived at Ellis Island on May...

Curtis S. Lecompte

Curtis S. Lecompte

Jun 15, 2019

DELMAR- Curtis Stedman LeCompte, 59, of Delmar, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Salisbury, a son of the late Edward Franklin LeCompte and Anna Marie McMahan LeCompte. Curtis loved anything with a motor- cars, motorcycles, etc. He was a very gifted auto mechanic and in addition to that he could fix or...

Marian Elizabeth Sullivan

Marian Elizabeth Sullivan

Jun 12, 2019

Delmar- Marian Elizabeth "Betty" Sullivan, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Delmar Manor Assisted Living. She was born June 30, 1950 in Crisfield, a daughter of the late Luther Clinton Tyler and Annie Ruth (Tootle) Tyler, and she spent her youth growing up in Savannah, Georgia. She retired in 2007 from Perdue as a product coordinator...

Randy Earl Lecates

Randy Earl Lecates

Jun 12, 2019

On June 12, 2019 Randy Earl Lecates, 55, of Laurel, Delaware, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He devoted his life to his loving daughter, Raven Owens (Brandon) and his granddaughter, Alyssa. He is the son of the late Roscoe and Patsy Lecates of Laurel, DE. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Karen and...

Albert William "Bill" Brown

Albert William "Bill" Brown

Jun 12, 2019

Albert William "Bill" Brown, 61, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at PRMC in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on February 12, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Bobbie Eloise Brown of South Carolina and the late William Peter "Pete" Brown. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his...

Donna S. Huntington

Donna S. Huntington

Jun 2, 2019

SALISBURY- Donna S. Huntington, 76, of Salisbury, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was born May 12, 1943 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late William Sigsbee Shores and Sadie Frances (Downes) Shores. Donna graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of 1961. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary...

Jean Twilley Bailey

Jean Twilley Bailey

Jun 2, 2019

Jean Twilley Bailey, 92, of Salisbury, Maryland passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the John B. Parsons Assisted Living Facility. She was the wife of Hollis Bailey. She leaves behind two children, David Bailey and his wife Diana, and Nancy Schleicher and her husband Eric; three grandchildren, Davis Bailey and his wife Kari, Laurie Dickson and her husband...

Margaret Magers "Peg" Rider

Margaret Magers "Peg" Rider

Jun 1, 2019

SHARPTOWN- Margaret Magers "Peg" Rider, 101 years old, died on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her beloved home on the family farm. She was born in Hynson, Maryland on May 14, 1918, the daughter of the late William Clarence and Bertha Andrews Magers of Hurlock, Maryland. Her husband, Homer J. Rider died on February 24, 1994. She was also preceded...

Joseph G. Conley

Joseph G. Conley

May 29, 2019

HEBRON- Joseph Conley, known as Joe, was born and raised in Baltimore. Joe enlisted in the US Army in 1968 and served overseas from 1968-1970. He turned down an opportunity to attend Officers Candidate School and returned home and continued working. He worked a variety of jobs including General Motors and the Chessy Railroad System. He enjoyed reading, movies and...

Barry Edward Sullivan

Barry Edward Sullivan

May 26, 2019

Laurel- Barry Edward Sullivan, 61, of Laurel, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, after a long and courageous battle. He was born December 10, 1957 in Milford, a son of the late G. Fred Sullivan, Sr. and Naomi Bennett Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother who raised him, Betty...

Thomas Patrick Thompson

Thomas Patrick Thompson

May 25, 2019

Thomas Patrick Thompson, 45, of Laurel, Delaware passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born April 16, 1974 in Baltimore, a son of the late Willie Everett Thompson and Frances Marie (Pollander) Thompson. Tommy, as he was known by all that loved him, previously worked as a dishwasher at the Denny's in Easton, Maryland...

Nora Smith Williams

Nora Smith Williams

May 24, 2019

Nora Smith Williams was born on April 20, 1928, to Edward Smith and Hilda McIntyre Hearne of Mt. Vernon, Maryland. After a very fulfilling life of work, love, and service, she finished her work on the earth on Friday, May 24, 2019, supported by her family and friends who have loved and adored her throughout her life. She is survived...

Leon A. Hall

Leon A. Hall

May 20, 2019

Leon A Hall, 82, of Berlin, and formerly of Wilmington, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 18, 1937 in Wilmington, a son of the late Dewey and Elsie Banks Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Robert Webster. A...

Raybourne Lee O'Neal

Raybourne Lee O'Neal

May 19, 2019

Raybourne Lee O'Neal, 71, of Delmar, MD passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 25, 1948 in West Virginia, a son of Dolly Delena O'Neal of Dagsboro and the late Paul Samuel O'Neal. Ray loved West Virginia, having grown up on Bud Mountain in his early childhood. He...

John Rodger Brummett Sr.

John Rodger Brummett Sr.

May 19, 2019

John Rodger Brummett, Sr., 73, of Laurel, formerly of Brooklyn Park, Maryland, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 due to injuries sustained in a boating accident. He was born November 9, 1945 in Roderfield, West Virginia, a son of the late John Willard Brummett and Elizabeth Boothe Brummett. Rodger graduated from Brooklyn Park High School with the class of 1963....

Jack Edwin Schevel Sr.

Jack Edwin Schevel Sr.

May 18, 2019

Jack Edwin Schevel, Sr. 74 died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home in Delmar, MD surrounded by his children. He was born November 18, 1944 in Federalsburg, MD, the son of the late Walter and Louise (Lord) Schevel. Jack worked as a roofer for roofing companies in Salisbury throughout his life. He was known by many as "the best...