All Obituaries

Patricia Anne Jolley owner and proprietor of Jolley Memorial Chapel, PA, left her earthly life to gain heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 25 following a sudden illness at the tender age of 63. She was going strong beginning each day with prayer, devotionals, and exercise. Patricia was the youngest of three daughters, born in Salisbury, MD, on May 8, 1956, to Thornton B. and Loretta B. Jolley.  She recently learned that her birthday is actually May 9th, while applying for a passport....

Elizabeth Haven Taylor, born May 21, 1946, in Snow Hill, Maryland departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. She was the youngest daughter of the late Frank Sylvester Mason and Carrie Etta Taylor Mason. She was a 1964 graduate of the former Worcester High School in Newark, Maryland. After this graduation, she traveled to Maine to successfully pursue a degree in culinary arts. Elizabeth was employed locally by Campbell Soup...

Joseph Angelo Barone, 77, peacefully departed this earthly life at his Laurel, Delaware home. He was the son of the late Joseph Patsy Barone Jr. and Emma Fringone. He was a retired custodian with the New Jersey public school system, after 20 years of service. Joseph also operated a real estate cleanout business in Bergen County New Jersey. Later in life, he owned a consignment shop for 15 years on Market Street in Sussex County. He was well known within his community and enjoyed spending...

James Nelson (Pop Handy) Handy, Sr., 69, peacefully departed this earthly life, Monday, March 2, 2020, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Crisfield, he was the son of the late William Nelson Handy and Elizabeth (Christy) Handy. He was formerly employed with Wicomico County Landfill as an equipment operator, where he worked for 18 years. He was a member of New Beginnings Covenant Ministries in Salisbury, Maryland, where he was a deacon. He was a member of the...

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Valorous (Joe) Marshall, 83 died Saturday, February 29, 2020, at his Berlin, MD home. Born here, he was the son of the late Raymond and Axie (Foreman) Marshall. He was a 1954 graduate of the former Worcester High School. He was a lifelong member of Calvary UM Church in Berlin where he served on the Usher Board, Trustee Board, Finance Committee, United Methodist Men, Men’s Choir and former Calvary Cavaliers.  He was also a member of the former Tristate Men’s Choir. Joe...

 Leland Hedgecock Smith, 62, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at PRMC in Salisbury, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Margaret Hedgecock Smith of Ocean Pines, MD, and the late Newton Donald Smith. He was a 1975 graduate of Colonel Zadok Madruder High School. Upon graduation, he matriculated to Salisbury University, receiving a B.A. degree in Liberal Arts. Leland was the owner of Barren Creek Clock Shop in Mardela Springs, MD, where he was awarded the title, Clock...

Steve Hayes departed this life on Feb. 19, 2020 to live forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Leslie and Doris (Drew) Hayes.   A 28-year resident of Lemont, PA, he spent the past two winter seasons enjoying time at the ocean, a place which gave him great joy. Steve was educated in the Pittsburgh public school district and was a national honor student at Schenley High School.  He attended Waynesburg...

Pearl Elizabeth Townsend of Delmar, Delaware, peacefully departed this earthly life, Sunday, February 9, 2020, at her home. Born in Laurel, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Ozzie and Minnie (Coulbourne) Winder. Her late husbands, Hollis Lee Roberts, Sr. and Greensbury “Pete” Townsend, Jr., preceded her in death. She received her formal education in the public schools of Sussex County. In 1972, she received her health assistant certification from Sussex Tech. She was...

Marian Louise (Nichols) Parker, 81, peacefully departed this earthly life, Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Sterling Care Harbor Point in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Quantico, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leroy H. Nichols, Sr. and Louise (Fields) Nichols Edmundson. Her late husband, Jesse Lee Parker, preceded her in death. Marian was a 1956 graduate of the former Salisbury Colored High School. Upon graduation, she matriculated at the former Bowie State Teachers College, now...