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Local Obituaries for Howell & Jolley Memorial Chapel, P.A. Funeral & Cremation Services


Margaret Alberta (Cuffie)  Harris

Margaret Alberta (Cuffie) Harris

Aug 7, 2019

Margaret A. Harris, 81, of Seaford, DE, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE.

Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cuffie and Reba Jenkins. Her first late husband, Linwood Burbage and her second husband, William Harris, preceded her in death.

She was formerly employed...

Sharon Denise (Leatherbury)  Colburn

Sharon Denise (Leatherbury) Colburn

Aug 1, 2019

Sharon Denise Leatherbury Colburn, 55 of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully departed this earthly life Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Penn Partners Hospice Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sharon was born March 9, 1964 to the late Leroy Leatherbury, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hayward Leatherbury in Princess Anne, MD.

Sharon was educated in Wicomico County public schools and...

Alfred Gray

Alfred Gray

Aug 1, 2019

Alfred ( Pop Alfred ) Gray, 92, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home on Coverdale Road, DE. Born in Suffolk, VA, he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy Gray. His late wife, Pastor Elberta Gray, died June 2015.

He was employed for several years at Elmer's Market in Bridgeville, DE.

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Levin Joseph Williams, Jr.

Levin Joseph Williams, Jr.

Jul 26, 2019

Levin Joseph Williams Jr., 65 of Mardela Springs, suddenly and sadly departed our world on July 26, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Levin spent many of his years in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He was born on July 9, 1954 in Salisbury to the late Florine Williams and Levin J. Williams Sr.

Levin graduated from Mardela Middle...

Garland Ray Savage

Garland Ray Savage

Jul 20, 2019

Garland Ray ( Anthony ) Savage was born in Withams, VA, February 22, 1934 to the late Harry Frederick Savage and Mary Elizabeth (Fletcher) Savage. He made his transition from this world July 20, 2019.

He was educated at the public elementary schools in both Wattsville and Atlantic, VA. He graduated from Mary N. Smith High School...

Constance Mae (Birckhead)  Martin

Constance Mae (Birckhead) Martin

Jul 16, 2019

Salisbury, MD–Constance Mae (Birckhead) Martin, 92 of Salisbury, MD peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Independence Court Assisted Living in Hyattsville, MD.

Born in Salisbury, MD, she was the daughter of the late William T. Birckhead and Anna Mae Dashiell Birckhead.

Connie graduated from the former Salisbury Colored...

Sheron Victoria (Briddell)  Foreman

Sheron Victoria (Briddell) Foreman

Jul 7, 2019

Sheron Victoria Foreman, 66 of Berlin, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Brazelle and Hazel (Duffy) Briddell.

She was formerly employed with Walmart of Berlin as a sales associate, and Ocean City Elementary School as a dietary worker.

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Dorothy May (Harmon)  Adkins

Dorothy May (Harmon) Adkins

Jun 24, 2019

Pasadena, MD–Dorothy May (Dot) Adkins, 88 peacefully departed this life Monday, June 24, 2019 at the home of her son in Pasadena, MD.

Born in Newark, MD, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Florence Jane (Young) Harmon.

She retired from the former Hudson Foods in Berlin, MD.

Dorothy was...

Dorothy Elizabeth (Bailey)  Strozier

Dorothy Elizabeth (Bailey) Strozier

Jun 24, 2019

Salisbury, MD–Dorothy Elizabeth (Bailey) Strozier, 89 peacefully departed this life Monday, June 24, 2019 at her Salisbury home. Born in Tyaskin, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Nettie (McCoy) Bailey. Her late husband, Otis Strozier died in 2003.She was a graduate of the former Old Salisbury High School. Upon graduation, she matriculated at the former Henriton...

Clemmons Eugene Hudson

Clemmons Eugene Hudson

Jun 12, 2019

Clemmons Eugene Hudson, (Tommy) born September 3, 1939, was the son of the late Daniel Rudolph (Rudy) and Victoria Purnell Hudson. He peacefully departed this life Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD.

He attended Worcester County Public Schools. In 1959, he relocated to Philadelphia, PA for better employment opportunities. Subsequently,...

Irane Elizabeth (Mcgregory)  Duffy

Irane Elizabeth (Mcgregory) Duffy

Jun 6, 2019

Berlin – Irane E. Duffy, 80 of here, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born here, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Helen (Ayres) McGregory.  Her late husband, Elmer C. Duffy, Sr. died in 2013.

She was formerly employed with Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the...

Helen Elizabeth (Handy)  Smith

Helen Elizabeth (Handy) Smith

May 30, 2019

Helen H. Smith, 97 died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Williamsville, DE, she was the daughter of the late Wallace W., Sr. and Radie E, (Waples) Handy.  Her late husband David Wilbur Smith died in 2005.

She received her formal education in the public school...

Columbus Gaynor

Columbus Gaynor

May 27, 2019

Columbus Gaynor the son of the late Sam and Flossie (Close) Gaynor, was born in Bethel, NC on March 9, 1926.  He was the youngest of eight children, born to this union.  He was Flossie's baby.  He peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to everlasting life on Monday, May 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

"Uncle...

Samuel Arthur Williams, Jr.

Samuel Arthur Williams, Jr.

May 14, 2019

Salisbury – Samuel Arthur Williams, Jr., 79, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

Born July 30, 1939 in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Samuel H. Williams and Omar Faye (Dennis) Williams.  His late wife, Rosalee Juanita Williams died in 1985.

He was employed as a truck driver...

Willie James Dewdney

Willie James Dewdney

May 13, 2019

MARDELA SPRINGS – Willie James Dewdney, 84 died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Salisbury Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Winter Haven, FL, he was the son of the late James E. and Louise (Sumpter) Dewdney.

He was a 1953 graduate of Jewett High School in Winter Haven.  After graduation, he...

Preston James Foreman, Sr.

Preston James Foreman, Sr.

May 13, 2019

Preston James Foreman, Sr, born in Berlin, MD, April 17, 1933 was the son of the late Rayfield Foreman and the late Elizabeth (Purnell) Foreman. He peacefully departed this life Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD.

He received his former education at Newark School in MD.

Preston faithfully served...

Wilmer Roosevelt Harmon

Wilmer Roosevelt Harmon

May 6, 2019

Wilmer Roosevelt Harmon, born May 8, 1935 in Salisbury, MD was the son of the late Arthur and Margie (Hutt) Harmon. He peacefully departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, FL.

He faithfully served in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief November 19, 1968.

He leaves...

Otis Polk

Otis Polk

May 5, 2019

Fruitland – Otis Polk, 92 died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Salisbury Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Eden, MD, he was the son of the late Ira and Martha (Wright), Polk.

He retired from the former Fred Glasgow Lumber Company in Fruitland, MD.

He is survived by a...

Floyd Lewis Collick, Sr.

Floyd Lewis Collick, Sr.

Apr 30, 2019

Snow Hill- Floyd L. Collick, Sr. "Baby Brother", 68, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, in Salisbury, MD. Born in Orange County, VA, he was the son of the late Burley, Sr. and Lucille (William), Collick.

He was a Veteran of the U.S Army and was stationed in Germany until receiving an honorable...

Mable Louise (Badger)  Baker

Mable Louise (Badger) Baker

Apr 29, 2019

Mable L. Baker, 77 died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD.  She had been a resident of Salisbury Genesis: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since 2014.

Born in Exmore, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Badger and Sadie (Upshur) Williams.  Her late husband, Joseph Baker died in 2011.

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