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THE SOJOURN OF A SOLDIER IN LIFE   Franklin Stevenson Smith Jr., also known as Frank, was the son of the late Franklin Stevenson Smith Sr. of Vernon, MD and Nellie Blye Garrison Smith of Clara, MD. He was born and raised in Salisbury, MD on October 25, 1957, and gained his wings on January 24, 2022. During his youth, Frank was well known for his athletic abilities. He was a star baseball and tennis player with numerous accolades including a feature in the Salisbury Times. Frank...

THE JOURNEY OF A PATRIARCH   Elder Edward Bratten Sr. 88, patriarch of the Bratten family and son of the late Laurence and Pearline Finney Bratten transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Lucinda with whom he lived.  Born July 21, 1933, in Girdletree, MD he was married for 62 years to Mother Olivia Ewell Bratten who preceded him in death on March 29, 2018. Their union was blessed with three children who cared for him diligently...

JEREMY'S JOURNEY   Jeremy Esten Ellis began his earthly journey on November 29th, 1979, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He finished his journey in the early morning hours on January 19, 2022, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland.  J - as he was affectionately called for short, was born to Katherine L. Ellis. He was affectionately raised by his aunt and uncle Bennie G “Cookie” Thompkins & Charles Earl Thompkins who loved him immensely. J lived life on the...

Bernice Lee Dutton Ward, the daughter of the late Paul and Edith Dutton, was born on December 20, 1938. She enjoyed growing up in Delmar, Md. Bernice had an accident in her early teens which kept her in the hospital for an extended period of time.  She graduated from Salisbury High School in 1955. She was joined in matrimony with Thomas Ward and moved to Virginia where she studied with Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized in 1957.  She also devoted her life to raising 2 sons...

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Gary's Journey Gary Cortez Kane was born June 15, 1950, in Cambridge, MD to the late Geraldine Burroughs Kane and the late Jessie Badger, Jr.  Gary entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD at the age of 71. Gary was educated in Dorchester County Public Schools.  He graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1969.  Upon graduation, Gary began his career with various companies in the...

 “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8)  Ambrose's Life Reflection Ambrose Bishop, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully departed his earthly life to be with the Lord at 11:00 am on December 26, 2021, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury Maryland. Born July 10, 1937, in Snow Hill Maryland, Ambrose, affectionately known as “Big Boy,” was the son of...

Embracing the Memory of MISSIONARY MOTHER JOSEPHINE (BEASLEY) LYNN The earthly journey of Josephine (Beasley) Lynn began in Warrenton County, GA.  She was the oldest of four daughters in the loving family of Essie Mae Gross Beasley and James Beasley. Phine and Josey, as she was affectionally called, graduated from Salisbury High School in 1963. She went on to obtain several certifications and apprenticeships to include Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant. ...

Roosevelt's Journey A time to be born: Roosevelt McKinley Chester, son of the late Leon and Irene Chester Sr. born on August 2, 1946 in Church Creek, Maryland. He was educated through the Dorchester County School System. A time to love: He was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, the late Odessa Mae Bolden Chester. Together they shared a marriage of love, commitment, and respect nearly 50 years. A time to serve: Roosevelt started working at an early age. He began his...