Obituaries

Dortha Kinnikin Shupe

Dortha Kinnikin Shupe

Apr 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dortha Kinnikin Shupe, age 79, who passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home in Delmar surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 23, 1946, in Sharptown on her family's farm, Dortha was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Dortha dedicated...

Henry George Freeman

Henry George Freeman

Apr 10, 2025

Henry "Hank" George Freeman, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, surrounded by loved ones. While the last several months have been painful and hard to bear, Hank never complained- he dealt with it with dignity and grace. Born on January 7,1947, in St. James, Minnesota, he was a son of...

Susan B. White

Susan B. White

Apr 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Susan Barbara White "Sue", a devoted wife, a cherished mother, loving grandmother, loving sister and beloved friend. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, on May 26, 1958, Susan, who resided in Hebron, Maryland, departed this world on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a daughter of the late Robert...

Ted Alan Powell

Ted Alan Powell

Mar 29, 2025

Ted Alan Powell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on April 19, 1954, in Salisbury, MD, Ted dedicated his life to hard work and family, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. He was a son of the late Elton Alfred Powell and...

Robert Douglas Wilks

Robert Douglas Wilks

Mar 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Douglas Wilks, who left us on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on December 2, 1963, in Baltimore, MD, Doug was a true Marylander at heart, spending many happy years in Delmar, MD. He spent most of his professional life as an auto glass...

Richard O. Records

Richard O. Records

Mar 26, 2025

Richard "Dick" Otis Records, 90, of Pittsville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 13, 1934, a son of the late Otis and Helen Records of Salisbury. Dick was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a master electrician and was the owner of Records Electric Company in Pittsville for...

David Gene Harrison

David Gene Harrison

Mar 23, 2025

David Gene Harrison passed away peacefully at his home in Delmar on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on October 19, 1949, in Laurel, Delaware. Dave, who proudly served on the Midway ship during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy, was not just a veteran; he was also a talented electronic engineer. He...

Christine Lewis Wells

Christine Lewis Wells

Mar 19, 2025

Christine Lewis Wells, age 90, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed from this world on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born on December 24, 1934, in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Preston and Irma Frances Hales Lewis, who died when she was very young. She was raised by her grandmother; the late Allie Carter...

Robert Thurlow Dorrell

Robert Thurlow Dorrell

Mar 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Thurlow Dorrell, who left us peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home in Delmar. Born on April 19, 1944, in Salisbury, MD, Robert touched the lives of everyone he met throughout his remarkable journey of 80 years. Growing up in a lively household filled with five...

Lary E. Von Arx

Lary E. Von Arx

Mar 13, 2025

Lary E. von Arx, a beloved son, husband, father, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on September 28, 1968, in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, Lary lived a life rich in love, laughter, and community. He is the son of Robert and Sally (Wheaton) Chango. He was a proud graduate of Punxsutawney Area...

Teresa Ann Jones

Teresa Ann Jones

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa A. Jones of Salisbury, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 6, 1960, in Salisbury, MD, Teresa was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Teresa was the heart of her family, always ready to lend...

Stanley R. Kaniecki Sr.

Stanley R. Kaniecki Sr.

Mar 9, 2025

Laurel- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Russell Kaniecki, Sr. who left us peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 24, 1940, Stanley lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and love, making his home in Laurel, DE, for many years. Stan was a...

Richard G. Mletzko

Richard G. Mletzko

Mar 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Gustav Mletzko, who departed this world on March 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 25, 1949, in New York, Rich was a son of the late Richard and Emmy Banke Mletzko. Richard, affectionately known as Rich, was the devoted and loving husband of his...

Nolan David Outten

Nolan David Outten

Mar 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nolan David Outten on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home in Salisbury, MD following a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born June 7, 1948 in Cambridge, MD. Dave graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1966. He went on to pursue his passion for numbers, earning...

Jeanne Marie Cohee

Jeanne Marie Cohee

Mar 1, 2025

Jeanne Marie Powell Cohee, wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at Tidal Health's PCU with her son, Kris, and a longtime friend with her, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 29, 1946, in Milford, DE, she was the loving daughter of the late Ollie Powell, Sr. and Pauline Emily (West)...

Shirley Ann Mcwilliams

Shirley Ann Mcwilliams

Feb 27, 2025

Snow Hill- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann McWilliams, a beloved mother and grandmother, who left us peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Ridgely, MD, on April 6, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Edward Macpherson, Sr. and Catherine May (Dickerson) Macpherson. Her talent...

Noah David Mares

Noah David Mares

Feb 27, 2025

Noah David Mares, infant son of Julio Ceasar Mares, Jr. and Priscilla Juliet Hall, became one of God's angels on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Noah is survived by his loving parents, Priscilla and Julio Mares; a big brother, Luca; grandparents, Keith and Evangelina Hall and Julio, Sr. and Maria Mares; a great grandmother, Barbara Hall;...

David Clyde Twilley

David Clyde Twilley

Feb 26, 2025

Mardela Springs, MD - David Clyde Twilley, 73, of Double Mills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. Born March 19, 1951 in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of the late Norris B Twilley and Mary Emily Adkins Twilley of Double Mills. David graduated from Mardela High School and attended Virginia Tech, UMES, and then...

Clifford Benjamin "Benny" Mowbray

Clifford Benjamin "Benny" Mowbray

Feb 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benny Mowbray, who left us on February 25, 2025, at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with complications from diabetes and pneumonia. Benny's final days were spent at Tidal Health in Salisbury, where each day brought new challenges, from medications to multiple tests. His family stood by...

Jeffrey Roy Hatton

Jeffrey Roy Hatton

Feb 24, 2025

Jeffrey Roy Hatton, 68, of Hebron, MD, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Virginia on March 2, 1956. While attending Mardela High School, Jeff enjoyed playing sports, especially soccer in which his senior year they won the Bayside Championship. After high school he continued to play softball in several men's...