Obituaries
Jessie L. "J.L." Mcinvale
Jan 4, 2017
LAUREL- Jessie L. McInvale, "J.L.", 84, of Laurel, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born April 21, 1932 in Georgia, a son of the late James and Cornelia McInvale. Jessie proudly served his country in the US Air Force for over 11 years. He was a talented woodworker who used his skills...
Patricia L. "Patty" Antion
Jan 3, 2017
DELMAR- Patricia L. Antion, "Patty", 78, of Delmar, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her home in Delmar, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 12, 1938 in Washington, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William and Luella Ashmore. Patty graduated from Claysville High school with the class of 1956. She worked as a pharmacy technician at the...
Regena Schell Midgette
Jan 2, 2017
Regena Schell Midgette, 55, of Delmar, DE passed away January 2nd 2017 at PRMC. Gena was the beloved wife of John G. Midgette IV and devoted mother to her son John G. Midgette V. Gena was born August 24th, 1961, into a large and loving family of 10 children to parents William Wolf Hupke and Mary Elizabeth Hupke, who preceded...
Alma Lee Smith
Dec 28, 2016
Alma Lee Smith, 96, of Delmar passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born on September 5, 1920 in Delmar, a daughter of the late Doda and I. Pearl Hearn. Mrs. Smith grew up in Delmar, and as a child could be found playing marbles with her friends on Elizabeth Street....
Louis F. Snyder
Dec 23, 2016
Louis F. Snyder, 76, of Delmar passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar. In memory of Mr. Snyder, contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org), St,...
Joshua Ryan Webster
Dec 22, 2016
DELMAR- Joshua Ryan Webster, 28, of Delmar, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was born July 17, 1988 in Salisbury, a son of Debra Mae Johnson Webster and Michael Stewart Webster of Delmar. Josh graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 2006. After high school he took classes at Wor-Wic and Del Tech....
Emily Day Peters
Dec 17, 2016
DELMAR-Emily Day Peters, 39, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her home in Delmar. She was born July 19, 1977 in Columbia, Maryland a daughter of Bonnie Bennett of Delmar and Dennis Jenkins of Culpepper, Virginia. Emily was a talented hairstylist who got her start at Patrick's Hair Design in Columbia before she moved to the Eastern Shore....
John S. Bridge
Dec 17, 2016
John S. Bridge, 87, of Delmar, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Dunbarton, New Hampshire on July 11, 1929, and was the son of the late Austin and Marybell Bridge. John was an Army veteran of the Korean War, where he served in communications. John attended Drexel Institute...
Barbara A. Cross
Dec 17, 2016
LAUREL- Barbara A. Cross, 72, of Laurel, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury surrounded with love by her family. She was born July 27, 1944 in Jamesburg, New Jersey, a daughter of the late James and Dolores (Tufts) Novak. A 12 year cancer survivor, Barbara was a full time homemaker, a job she took...
Harry Earl Hoffman
Dec 9, 2016
Harry Earl Hoffman, 68, of Eden, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at home in Eden. He was born October 26, 1948 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William and Dorothy (Boone) Hoffman. Harry proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Throughout his lifetime, he remained a true patriot and served as Past VFW...
Richard "Rick" C. Truitt Sr.
Dec 8, 2016
MARDELA SPRINGS- Richard Clayton Truitt, Sr., 69, of Mardela Springs, died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1947 in Baltimore, a son of the late Oliver and Annie Truitt. Rick, as he was known by all who loved him, proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1966...
Dr. John L. Tyvoll
Dec 6, 2016
DELMAR- Dr. John L. Tyvoll, 71, of Delmar, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 4, 1945 in Cordova, Alaska, a son of the late Fred and Edna Tyvoll and was proud of his Norwegian heritage. John earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University...
Wesley D. Riley Jr.
Dec 6, 2016
Hebron- Wesley D. Riley, Sr., 55, of Hebron, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home in Hebron. He was born November 26, 1961 in Seaford, a son of Jean Wilson Pollek and the late Nelson William Riley. Wes took pride in his work as an auto mechanic for many years. He also worked several years at Brownie's Liquors in...
George William "Billy" Donophan Sr
Dec 3, 2016
SALISBURY- George William "Billy" Donophan, Sr., 56, of Salisbury died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home in Crisfield. He was born October 5, 1960 in Salisbury, a son of the late Walter Donophan and Brenda Joyce (Harris) Kelly. Billy was a talented, self-employed plumber, a job he enjoyed for over 20 years. He was a faithful fan of the...
Evelyn M. Gordy
Nov 29, 2016
Evelyn M. Gordy, 99, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Delmar Manor. She was born on June 10, 1917 in Baltimore, a daughter of the late Talbot and Carrie Taylor. We must now say farewell to a lady who was always spry for her age, who woke up most days happy, who loved to dance, sing,...
L. Wayne Smith
Nov 14, 2016
DELMAR- L. Wayne Smith, 79, of Delmar, died Monday, November 14, 2016 at Davey's Assisted Living in Pocomoke, where he had resided for the past two years. He was born November 4, 1937 in Salisbury, a son of the late Edward and Lottie Smith. Mr. Smith served in the US Army from 1959-1962. He retired from Delmarva Power. He was...
Marvin Bailey Justice
Nov 13, 2016
REHOBOTH BEACH- Marvin B. Justice, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Salisbury, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born December 31, 1937 in Horntown, Virginia, a son of the late Spencer D. and Elizabeth Bailey Justice. In addition to his parents, Marvin was...
Susan Anne Bacon
Nov 12, 2016
Susan Anne Bacon, 63, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born October 19, 1953 in Mardela Springs, a daughter of the late Edgar Clifton Bacon, Jr. and Margie (Rumer) Bacon. Susan retired from the State of Maryland, having worked for the Department of Social Services in Dorchester County. Prior to...
James Willard Adkins
Nov 11, 2016
James Willard Adkins, 86, of Snow Hill, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, accomplishing both of his goals he set of surviving the election and making it to Veteran's Day, as he served his country well. He was born October 3, 1930 in Cokesbury, a son of the late John James Adkins and...
Joan Lewis Wilson
Nov 10, 2016
Joan Lewis Wilson, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 18, 1932 in Marion Station, Maryland, a daughter of the late Charles and Sallie Dryden Lewis. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury. She was devoted to her family and her church. She is...
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