All Obituaries

Elwood Wyatt was born on March 20, 1949 to the Late Milton V. Kellam and Helen Louise (Wyatt) Kellam.  He peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his Salisbury, Maryland home. Elwood lived his adult life in Salisbury, MD.  Elwood attended Accomack, VA County Public Schools and was a graduate of Mary N. Smith High School, the Class of 1967. Elwood Wyatt was drafted into the United States Army in 1968 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After his release from...

Michael entered his home in heaven on March 17th 2021. He was born in Vienna Maryland and later moved to Mandela Springs Maryland, where he grew up. Michael was very active in the wrestling community while growing up and later went on to be a coach. As a young adult Michael moved to the D. C area and started working in the car business. He loved all things cars and helping people. He worked in various dealerships in the Northern Virginia area. While working at Rosenthal in Arlington he...

“I took His hand when I heard His call; I turned my back and left it all; for God hath not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God wanted me, so He set me free.” Oliver (Billy) Jackson was born on September 3,1943 to the late Marguerite Jones and Roosevelt Waller of Vienna, Maryland. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at TidalHealth in Salisbury, Maryland. Billy received his formal education in the public schools of...

Shirley’s Journey Shirley Roberta “Granny” (Norman) Garrett was born in Plymouth, North Carolina to Herbert Norman and Clara (Parker) Norman on March 4, 1935.  She passed away peacefully, at home in Salisbury, Maryland surrounded by her family on February 23, 2021.  Shirley moved to Norfolk, Virginia at a young age. Shirley was educated in the Norfolk Catholic Diocese School System. Shirley attended Norfolk State University to pursue her dreams of becoming a...

David Issac Baine, 99, departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home in Snow Hill, Maryland. He was born to the late Robert and Etta Baine on May 5, 1921. David was married to the late Martha (Foreman) Baine on October 12, 1944 and they enjoyed a loving union of fifty-seven years until Martha preceded him in death. During his lifetime he worked as a chicken grower. He also worked at Holly Farms for over 22 years, where he received numerous certificates before...

  Dorothy “Dottie” Lauretta Shelton, 74, unexpectedly departed this earthly life on February 16, 2021, while at her Snow Hill, Maryland home. She was born December 7, 1946, in Salisbury, Maryland to Randolph William Bishop and Hester Mary (Beckett) Bishop. Dorothy graduated from Worcester High School in 1964. She later relocated to New York City, where she worked many years in the dietary department of several hospitals. After returning to Snow Hill in the mid 90’s,...

Hilda May Reid, 77, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on February 16, 2021.   Born and raised in Salisbury, Maryland, she was one of 15 children born to the late Arthur Reid and Della (Cuff) Reid. Hilda was educated in the Wicomico County Public Schools. She retired from the State of Maryland “Holly Center.”  Hilda was a long-time member of St. James Free Methodist Church in Head of Creek, Quantico, Maryland, under the leadership of her brother, Rev....

Maisie Marie (Taylor) Collins, 92 years of age, was born December 24, 1928 in Snow Hill, Maryland. She peacefully departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Maryland surrounded by her family. She was the second youngest of fifteen children born to the late William Edward and Mary Elizabeth Taylor. At the time of her death, she was the last surviving child of said union. Maisie was a faithful member of St. James A.M.E. Church (Taylor’s...

Mollie Virginia Nairne Jones, affectionately known as “Little Mom” peacefully departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. She was born to the late Brinnie (Blake) Nairne and Lloyd Nairne of Salisbury, MD on July 8, 1921.   Mollie was educated in the public school system in Wicomico County. She was a homemaker and worked in other capacities in Wicomico County.  Mollie was a member of St. Paul AME Zion...

Rudolph Wesley “Dogg” Collins, 63, was born in Berlin, MD on March 21, 1957 to the late Martha Ann (Collins) Triplett and James Spence Sr. He peacefully departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Harrison House in Georgetown, DE. Rudolph attended the public schools of Worcester County, MD, and graduated with the class of 1975 at Stephen Decatur High School. After high school, Rudolph worked at various poultry plants like Showell Farms, Mountaire of Selbyville, and...