Obituaries

Ann Ring

Ann Ring

Feb 25, 2014

Ann Ring, 82, of Delmar, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born October 24, 1931 in Delmar, a daughter of the late Howard V. Nichols and Mildred Johnson Nichols. Ann graduated from Delmar High, and spent her whole life in Delmar. She began her career at The Bank of Delmar and retired...

Ray Oval Moore

Ray Oval Moore

Feb 21, 2014

Ray Oval Moore, 78, of Mardela Springs, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1935, in Wingate, Maryland, a son of the late Oval H. and Nina Tall Moore. Ray proudly served his country in the US Army. He was an outdoorsman at heart. He spent many years working as a waterman...

Dorthye "Dot" Walker Bennett

Dorthye "Dot" Walker Bennett

Feb 18, 2014

Dorthye "Dot" Walker Bennett, 92, a lifelong resident of Sharptown, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her home in Sharptown. She was born September 5, 1921 in Sharptown, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Nelson Walker. Dot, as she was known by all who loved her, was a wonderful homemaker and an excellent cook. She cherished special times...

Emily Louise Sherkey Stark

Emily Louise Sherkey Stark

Feb 16, 2014

Emily Louise Sherkey Stark, 98, formerly of Snow Hill, died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the home of her son William, and his wife Sara, in Browntown, Wisconsin. Her son Paul was at her side. Born November 1, 1915 in Snow Hill, she was the daughter of the late William Maer Sherkey and Lillie Layfield Sherkey. She married William Emil...

Julia Belle Terlson

Julia Belle Terlson

Feb 13, 2014

Julia Belle Terlson, 85, of Laurel, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born on January 1, 1929 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was a daughter of the late George and Jessie Hammersla. She worked many years at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, where she formed lifelong friendships with her co-workers....

Charles Edward Layfield

Charles Edward Layfield

Jan 20, 2014

Charles Edward Layfield, 65, of Delmar, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born on October 18, 1948 in Salisbury, Maryland, a son of Virginia Christopherson of Delmar and the late Charles Layfield. Charles attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Gumboro. He is survived by two sons; Charles Layfield and his companion,...

Emily Louise Harris Pusey

Emily Louise Harris Pusey

Jan 18, 2014

Emily Louise Harris Pusey, 79, of Snow Hill, and also of Chincoteague, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at her home in Chincoteague. She was born October 31, 1934 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Ralph and Miriam Cherrix Harris. Emily was proud of her Worcester County heritage and spent most of her youth in Public Landing. She retired in...

Edwin F. Cade Sr.

Edwin F. Cade Sr.

Jan 18, 2014

Edwin Frederick Cade, Sr., 85, of Delmar, Delaware, beloved husband of Margaret Lord Cade for 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Amos B. Cade and Dora Jones Cade, his sister, Evelyn Cade, and his brothers, Mancel and Lawrence Cade. Edwin was born and raised in Greenwood, Delaware...

James R. Lynch

James R. Lynch

Jan 15, 2014

James R. "Jim" Lynch, 91, of Smyrna, and formerly of Keenwick West in Selbyville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna. He was born on October 30, 1922 in Suitland, Maryland, a son of the late Burnette and Gladys Lynch. Jim and his wife Emily were married for 61 years,...

Barbara Lee Moore

Barbara Lee Moore

Jan 12, 2014

Barbara Lee Moore, 82, of Delmar, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at her home in Delmar, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1931 in Ridgely, Maryland, a daughter of the late Reuben and Eva Buckle. Barbara loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She is survived by her husband,...

Robert W Van Meter

Robert W Van Meter

Jan 7, 2014

Mardela Springs- Robert Wention Van Meter, 79, of Mardela Springs, passed Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 27, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland, a son of the late Clarence and Janie (Mace) Van Meter. Robert left his education behind and proudly served his country in the...

Joseph William Weber

Joseph William Weber

Jan 4, 2014

DELMAR- Joseph William Weber, 87, of Delmar, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born April 11, 1926 in Long Island, NY, a son of the late Joseph W. and Mary Louise (Schlosser) Weber. Joe served his country in the US Navy near the end of World War II. After his discharge he...

Theresa Ann Maggio

Theresa Ann Maggio

Jan 4, 2014

Theresa Ann Maggio, 82, of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born in Kings Park, New York on May 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Stephen and Victoria Kowalski. Mrs. Maggio was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. She enjoyed working...

Thelma M. Shockley

Thelma M. Shockley

Dec 31, 2013

Thelma M. Shockley, 87, of Delmar, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Dover, Delaware, a daughter of the late James and Blanche Darby. Thelma was a loving wife and homemaker for 60 years. She worked as a seamstress at Jacobson's Shirt Factory in...

Mary Louise Higgins

Mary Louise Higgins

Dec 29, 2013

Mary Louise Roser Higgins, 84, of Seaford passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Lofland Park Center. She was born on August 3, 1929 in Irvington, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Roser. Mary Lou was raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Kennett Square High School and the University of Delaware...

Carl Steven (Steve) Wilkins

Carl Steven (Steve) Wilkins

Dec 27, 2013

Carl Steven (Steve) Wilkins of Delmar, DE passed peacefully at age 65 on Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born November 11, 1948 in Salisbury, MD, a son of Carl E. Wilkins and the late Betty Louise Calloway Wilkins. He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Debra Phillips Wilkins; a daughter, Mindy Myrick (Lawton); a son, Jacob...

Andrea Beth Johnson

Andrea Beth Johnson

Dec 22, 2013

Andrea Beth Johnson, 38, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Salisbury on October 18, 1975, a daughter of Wayne and Elizabeth Johnson. Andrea spent many years as a manager for Boscov's in Salisbury. She loved traveling with friends and playing billiards. In addition to her parents, she...

Marion F. "Bud" Ellis

Marion F. "Bud" Ellis

Dec 13, 2013

Marion F. "Bud" Ellis, 82, of Delmar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 13, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born November 29, 1931 in Delmar, Delaware, a son of the late William James Ellis and Mamie Elizabeth (Wilkins) Ellis. Bud proudly served his country in the US Air Force and...

Anna P. Andrews

Anna P. Andrews

Dec 13, 2013

Anna P. Andrews, 84, of Snow Hill, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Snow Hill on November 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Dewey and Maude Pusey. Anna spent many years working as a dental assistant. She was a member of Spence Baptist Church in Snow Hill. Anna...

Harvey "Butch" Baker

Harvey "Butch" Baker

Dec 12, 2013

Harvey E. "Butch" Baker, 63, of Delmar, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury after a brief illness. He was born March 13, 1950 in Salisbury, a son of the late Raymond E. Baker, Sr. and Rose Veronica (Smith) Baker. Butch, as he was known to those who loved him, proudly served his country in...