Obituaries

Paul William Wolfert

Paul William Wolfert

Jul 9, 2025

Paul William Wolfert, born on March 16, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, departed this life on July 9, 2025, in Cambridge, Maryland. He was a dedicated police officer in the City of Philadelphia, serving with honor for 20 years. Paul exemplified professionalism and community spirit throughout his long career. In the 1980s, he took on the role of supervisor in security...

Dwight McKay Ward

Dwight McKay Ward

Jul 7, 2025

Dwight M. Ward, 72, of Chester, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Born on August 13, 1952 in Nassawadox, Virginia he was the son of the late Grace Savage Ward and Hamlet Lee Ward, Sr.

Dwight graduated from Cambridge High School with the class of 1970.

He was self-employed with his home improvement business, which he was very handy at. Dwight...

Patricia L. Horseman

Patricia L. Horseman

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia Lane Horseman, 85, of Cambridge, Maryland left her home on 07/05/2025, her wedding anniversary to James Robert Horseman, the love of her life and went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was baptized and saved many years ago. She was prophesied as being a "Prayer Warrior" and was deeply committed to rely on the Holy Spirit...

Howard Ernest Wagner, Jr.

Howard Ernest Wagner, Jr.

Jun 24, 2025

Howard E. Wagner Jr. "Sonny", 83, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Sonny was born on December 27th, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Howard E. Wagner and Pauline (Hopkins) Wagner.

Sonny grew up in Severn, Maryland on the family farm raising tobacco, sweet potatoes and tomatoes....

Gloria Belle Whaley

Gloria Belle Whaley

Jun 23, 2025

Gloria Belle Tolley Whaley, 91, of East New Market, Maryland, passed away on June 23, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods. She was born on October 3, 1933, in Fishing Creek, Maryland, to the late George Herbert Tolley and Mary Simmons Tolley.

At a young age, she started picking crabs at Phillips Seafood Packing House in Hooper’s Island to...

Paul Darnell Jenkins

Paul Darnell Jenkins

Jun 22, 2025

Paul Jenkins was born on April 8, 1980 and departed this life on June 22, 2025 at the Easton University of Maryland Hospital.

Paul was educated in the Seaford School District and later received his high school diploma in Maryland. He worked diligently in the food industry where he was known for his reliability and quiet strength. Paul also was a...

Carolyn Louise Noland

Carolyn Louise Noland

Jun 13, 2025

Carolyn Louise Noland, a beloved mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to many, passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 9, 1937, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her kindness, love, and unyielding spirit. In 1954 she married Arnold F. “Tink” Noland and together raised 4 beautiful children. Carolyn spent...

Benjamin G. Parks, 1st

Benjamin G. Parks, 1st

Jun 4, 2025

Benjamin G. Parks, 1st, affectionately known as "Ben," passed away on June 4, 2025, in Chestertown, Maryland, at the age of 77. Born on November 17, 1947, in Dorchester County, Ben lived a life enriched by his work, family, and community.

Ben was proud to call himself a waterman, dedicating his career to crabbing and tonging. His remarkable skills led him...

William Bruce Meekins

William Bruce Meekins

May 25, 2025

William Bruce Meekins, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. Born on August 15, 1950, in Maryland, he embraced life with kindness and a spirit of generosity that touched the hearts of all who knew him.

A proud graduate of South Dorchester High School, Bruce...

Mary Helen Waller

Mary Helen Waller

May 22, 2025

Mary Helen Waller, cherished mother, grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Hurlock, Maryland. On May 13, 1945, Mary was born in Cambridge, Maryland to the late Robert Downing and Jean Koski Downing. Mary lived a life full of compassion, care, and unwavering dedication to her family and profession.

Throughout her career, Mary worked...

William Harold Dennis

William Harold Dennis

May 12, 2025

William “Bill” Harold Dennis, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2025, at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland, surrounded by his three children. Born on December 25, 1933, in Dorchester County, Maryland, to Harold Dennis and Florence Jones Dennis Peed, he was a testament to the spirit of his community.

A...

William E. Davidson, Jr.

William E. Davidson, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

William E. Davidson, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, left the world on April 24, 2025, in the town of his birth, Cambridge, Maryland. Born on January 6, 1930 to the late William E. Davidson, Sr. and Ruth Condon Davidson, he graced the lives of many with his infectious laughter and zest for life, embodying the very spirit of a people...

Teresa Marie Tapper

Teresa Marie Tapper

Apr 24, 2025

Teresa Marie Tapper, affectionately known as Tess, passed away on April 24, 2025 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on June 10, 1971 in Maryland. Tess lived a life filled with joy and passion, touching the lives of many around her. 

Tess was a proud graduate of the Class of 1989 from Cambridge South Dorchester High...

Marilynn L. Wagner

Marilynn L. Wagner

Apr 17, 2025

Marilynn Lovera Wagner, 71, of Cambridge Maryland, passed away on April 17th at 6:49PM at Tidal Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Marilynn was born on October 8, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Irving Sparrow Sr. and Lovera Sparrow. She grew up in Glen Burnie and attended Glen Burnie High School. She went on to work in...

Russell E. Wroten

Russell E. Wroten

Apr 14, 2025



Russell E. Wroten, 84, of East New Market passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Bayleigh Chase Assisted Living in Easton. He was born in Cambridge on March 2, 1941 and was the son of the late Carl and Thelma Wroten. On December 30, 1962, he married the former Regina Fitzhugh.

Mr. Wroten was Chief of Police for the...

Grace Elaine Hicks

Grace Elaine Hicks

Apr 8, 2025

Grace Elaine Hicks, 90 of Cambridge, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025 with her family by her side.

Born on December 30, 1934 in Huntington, Long Island New York, Lainey was the daughter of T. Walter Dormand & Grace (Brush) Dormand. The family moved to Cambridge, MD when Lainey was 9 years old. She graduated from Cambridge High School,...

Kathryn Hubbard

Kathryn Hubbard

Apr 7, 2025

Kathryn Hubbard, a loving mother, cherished friend, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Indian Shores, Florida, at the age of 75. Born on January 11, 1950, in Sistersville, West Virginia, Kathryn lived a life enriched by her passions, family, and a profound commitment to helping others.

A proud graduate of West Virginia University, Kathryn earned...

Deborah Ann Fox

Deborah Ann Fox

Mar 26, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Fox, 69, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at UMSMC in Easton.

Debbie was born in Delaware on December 24, 1955 to the late Mary Frances Guiberson.

She attended the local schools in Elkton, Maryland and graduated from Elkton High School with the class of 1974.

Debbie was married to the late Ron Fox. Ron died...

Theodore Phillip Gorski

Theodore Phillip Gorski

Mar 19, 2025

Theodore P. “Ted” Gorski, 94, of Seaford, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born on June 7, 1930 in Thunderbolt, Georgia, he was one of eight children born to the late Tillie Tobat Gorski and Teleswood “Taylor” Gorski.

Ted attended the local schools and graduated from East New Market High School...

Virginia Mae Smullen

Virginia Mae Smullen

Mar 9, 2025

Virginia M. Smullen, 82, of Cambridge passed away peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2025 at home with her sons.

In keeping with Virginia's wishes there will be no services.