Obituaries

Daphne Morris Walls

Daphne Morris Walls

Aug 22, 2025

Daphne M. Walls, 62, of Ridgely, Maryland passed away on Friday morning, August 22, 2025 at Mallard Bay Care Center.

A full obituary will be posted later.

Services will be private.

William "Beaver" Clayton Collins

William "Beaver" Clayton Collins

Aug 20, 2025

William Clayton Collins, affectionately known as "Beaver," was born on June 29, 1936, in Easton, Maryland. He began his journey through life with a spirit that would leave an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. William passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at Talbot Hospice in Easton, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished...

Gary Lonnie Adams

Gary Lonnie Adams

Aug 17, 2025

Gary Lonnie Adams, age 56, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Nanticoke Tidal Health after a brief illness. Gary was born April 11, 1969 to the late Vera Louise Wooters and Gary Monroe Adams. He grew up in Hurlock and graduated from North Dorchester High School Class of 1987.

Gary was a hard worker and was always ready to...

Gorton Haddaway McWilliams

Gorton Haddaway McWilliams

Aug 11, 2025

Gorton McWilliams passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2025. He was born July 20, 1935 to the late Gorton and Audrey McWilliams. He was married to the late Patsy Jones McWilliams for 50 years. He always believed that he could not be blessed with a better family.

He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather to; a son...

Pauline B. Twomey

Pauline B. Twomey

Jul 19, 2025

Pauline Bridgeman Twomey, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Manokin Nursing Home in Princess Anne.

There will be no services.

Norman David Stewart

Norman David Stewart

Jul 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Norman David Stewart, 85, of East New Market, formerly of Woolford, who departed this life peacefully on July 17, 2025, at Coastal Hospice @ the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland.

Born on February 10, 1940, in Easton, Maryland, Dave was the son of the late Norman (Jerry) Eldridge Stewart and Frances...

Kenneth Emerson Plummer

Kenneth Emerson Plummer

Jul 13, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Emerson Plummer, 78, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away peacefully, on Sunday July 13, 2025, at his home with his daughter Michelle by his side.

He was born on September 10, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Emerson Plummer and Sadie Calloway Plummer.

After moving to Cambridge, he worked at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center where he met the former...

Charles Dennis Johnson

Charles Dennis Johnson

Jul 12, 2025

Charles “Dennis” Johnson passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home in Crapo, Maryland.

Born in Logan, Utah, on April 28, 1946, Dennis was the son of Charles R. Johnson, Jr., and Alice Mae Dennis. From an early age, he was known for his happy-go-lucky spirit and easy friendship. As a boy, Dennis loved swimming, fishing in the Logan...

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...