Obituaries

Apr 3, 2020

Thomas W. Shimek, 87, of Secretary, Maryland passed away Friday evening April 3, 2020 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. Born in Cambridge on October 14, 1932, he was a son of the late Joseph Franklin Shimek and Agnes Clara Bame Shimek. Tom attended the local schools and graduated from the former East New Market High School....

Apr 1, 2020

As Covid-19 wreaked havoc across the world, as Americans hunkered down and isolated themselves, as the anxiety level of a troubled nation spiked, I gave my mother's hand a gentle squeeze, and she peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 1, 2020.

She was 62.

Donna Abbott (nee Daffin) was born in Easton, Maryland...

Mar 31, 2020

Kevin McHale Daley, 29, of Perry Hall, Maryland, passed away on March 31, 2020 at Prince Georges County Hospital.

Born in Perry Hall, Baltimore County, Maryland, he was the son of Patricia Ann Daley and Jeremiah Michael Daley, Jr.

Kevin, from an early age thrived and seized the opportunity to participate in organized recreation sports...

Mar 25, 2020

Vivian A. Brannock died at her home in Church Creek on March 25, 2020, at age 95, after an extended illness. Her ambition was to live to 100 years old, but she often noted that her faith made her unafraid to go when the Lord chose to call her home. She was the daughter of Vivian and Cleora Brannock...

Mar 24, 2020

George R. Wroten, 86 of Cambridge, Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Mallard Bay Care Center.

Born in Andrews, Maryland on June 27, 1933 he was the son of the late Maggie Olive Tyler and Norman R. Wroten.

He was employed with the City of Salisbury for many years and held the position of project...

Mar 15, 2020

Mary “Sue” Murrell, 93, of Cambridge passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home.

Born August 17, 1926 in Crapo, Maryland, Sue was a daughter of the late Baldwin and Hazel Kirwan Foxwell. She attended the local schools and graduated from Crapo High.

On September 21, 1947, Sue married Milton “Jim” Murrell. Jim and...

Mar 11, 2020

Due to Maryland Regulations, social distancing and wearing of masks are still required when attending the visitation and services.

George M. Fowler, 71, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. Born August 24, 1948 in Havre de Grace, Maryland,...

Mar 8, 2020

Albert “Jimmy” J. King, Sr., 71, of Andrews, Maryland passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home.

Born March 27, 1948 in Milford, DE he was a son of the late Dorothy King. He attended the local schools in Cambridge and received his GED. For most of his working career he was a delivery driver for...

Feb 19, 2020

Reita Mae Ruark, 99, of Georgetown, DE, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 19, 2020 at Genesis of Milford.

Born September 17, 1920 in Bishop’s Head, MD, she was the daughter of the late Iva and Maurice Pritchett.

Reita graduated from the Dorchester County School system. She began her career...

Feb 18, 2020

Fred Medley, 72, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home.

Born on February 28, 1947 in Harve de Grace, Maryland he was a son of the late Hazel Ann Brantner and Joseph Henry Medley.

He attended the local schools and graduated from Cambridge High School.  After graduating, he joined the Army National...

Feb 18, 2020

Matthew W.”Matt” Lauck, 35, of Secretary, Maryland passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born May 8, 1984 in Cambridge, Maryland he was the son of James Wayne Lauck and Judy Dodson Lauck and Mac Thomas. Matt attended the local schools and graduated from NDHS with the Class of 2002. After graduating, Matt wasn’t sure what career he would want...

Feb 17, 2020

Shirley V. Peddicord, 67, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born on January 25, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Claire Fleming.

She is survived by her son Michael Peddicord (Crystal); and a grandaughter Danielle Nicole Peddicord

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Feb 14, 2020

John W. Dickerson, 68, of Church Creek passed away peacefully, Friday, February 14, 2020 at UMSMC at Easton.

Born in Cambridge, Maryland on December 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Katherine P. Dickerson and James Dickerson.

He later moved with the family to Kentucky and then back to the Eastern Shore. He...

Feb 14, 2020

On February 14, 2020, Edward Airey Sr, loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 74.

Edward Robert Airey, Sr was born on January 25, 1946 in Baltimore, MD to Herbert and Elenora Airey.  He had an older brother Danny, and three sisters Geraldine, Bernadette and Linda.  On October 7, 1967,he married Elaine LeBrun.  They raised two children, Christine and Edward Jr....

Jan 29, 2020

Susan M. Hayes, loving partner of Guy A. Conover, lost her short but courageous battle with cancer January 29, 2020.  She was 80 years old.

Susan was born in York PA to Evans Goodling and Eleanor (Ness) Goodling.  She was a graduate of William Penn High School and attended East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and earned her...

Jan 29, 2020

Gary Spencer, 81, of Cambridge, Maryland formerly of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his son and daughter-in-laws home in Wingate.  His daughter-in-law Amelia was his caregiver over the last few months and saw to it that Gary died with dignity.

Born in McCool, Maryland on October 12, 1938, he was...

Jan 27, 2020

Ruth Marie Jones, 60, of Cambridge passed away Monday evening, January 27, 2020 at UMSMC@Dorchester.

Born August 24, 1959 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Mortimer “Buddy” Jones and  Anna “Luray” Hughes Jones.  She attended the local Cambridge schools. Ruth had worked at Black and Decker in Easton for over 10 years and...

Jan 25, 2020

Betty Lou Tilley, 86, of Denton, Maryland passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Kent Hospice House in Chestertown.

Born in Street, Maryland on August 12, 1933 she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Strawbridge Edgar and William Edgar.

Betty Lou attended the local schools and graduated from Highland High School.

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Jan 25, 2020

William L. “Billy” Gootee, Jr., 73, of Crapo, MD passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2020 at UMSMC@Easton.

Born December 11, 1946 in Cambridge, he was a son of the late Mary Irene Hughes Gootee and W. Leonard Gootee, Sr. Billy attended Crapo elementary school and graduated from South Dorchester High with the Class of 1964. He...

Jan 23, 2020

Lola Rebecca Ruark, 96, of Preston, Maryland formerly of Hoopers Island passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Mallard Bay Care Center with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Born September 9, 1923 on Hoopers Island, she was the daughter of the late Sue Tolley and Reecie Calvin Lewis.

Lola attended the local...