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Antonio Lamont Bivens

Antonio Lamont Bivens

Apr 9, 2019

Durham, NC – Antonio ( "Tony-Tone, Geech") Bivens, 35 formerly of Salisbury, MD, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Durham, NC.

Born in Salisbury, he is the son of Charlotte L. Walker and James "Pop" Rivers (stepfather) and Brewington Bivens, Jr. of Salisbury.

As a youth, he attended the Public Schools of Wicomico County.  He...

Michael Maurice Harmon

Michael Maurice Harmon

Mar 31, 2019

Snow Hill – Michael Maurice ("Jawbone, J-1") Harmon, 45 died Sunday, March 31, 2019, following an ATV accident.

Born in Chester, PA, he is the son of Tyrone Beauford, Sr. of Chester, PA and Annette Harmon of Snow Hill, MD.

He was a 1991 graduate of Snow Hill High School where he excelled in football....

Hattie Naomi (Gaines)  Hamilton

Hattie Naomi (Gaines) Hamilton

Mar 14, 2019

Hattie Gaines Hamilton, 93 died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Lankenau Hospital in Wynwood, PA.

Born in Sharptown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Grayson and Sarah (Mumford) Gaines.  Her late husband, Rev. Dr. Leroy Hamilton died in the '80s.

Mrs. Hamilton was graduate of the former Old Worcester High School.  Upon graduation,...

Larry Irvin Smith

Larry Irvin Smith

Mar 9, 2019

Marcy Town, NY - Larry Irvin Smith, 64 died Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Marcy Town, New York following a lengthy illness.

Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of the late Irvin Hudson Smith and Loretta Mae Purnell Smith.

Larry attended the public schools of Worcester County.  He relocated to New York after...

Aline Giselle (Purnell)  Dennis

Aline Giselle (Purnell) Dennis

Mar 2, 2019

Salisbury – Aline G. (Purnell) Dennis, 60 died Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Salisbury, MD.

Born here, she is the daughter of Anna L. Purnell of Berlin, MD, and the late Alexander F. Purnell.

She was a 1976 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.  Upon graduation, she matriculated at Coppin State University in Baltimore, receiving...

Portia Lynn White

Portia Lynn White

Mar 2, 2019

Portia Lynn White, 60 died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Salisbury Genesis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, Maryland where she had been a resident for more than 6 years. Born in Salisbury, she is the daughter of Lydia (Lottie) Waters of here.

She attended Wicomico Teen Adult Center and Dove Pointe.

Besides her mother,...

Cammie Taylor, Jr.

Cammie Taylor, Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Princess Anne – Cammie Taylor, Jr., 62 died Thursday, February 21, 2019, at his Princess Anne home.

Born in Salisbury, MD, he is the son of Betty Bivens (Brantley, Jr.) Whittington and the late Cammie Taylor, Sr.

He was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School.  Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and...

Ruth G. (Church)  Brittingham

Ruth G. (Church) Brittingham

Jan 31, 2019

Ruth G. Brittingham, (Bootsie) died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at John B. Parson home in Salisbury, MD. Born in Quantico, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Annie (Handy) Church.

She graduated from a Philadelphia High School. Upon graduation she attended Apex Beauty School in Philadelphia, PA. She later became a Certified Nursing...

Ruby Jane (Coulbourn)  White

Ruby Jane (Coulbourn) White

Jan 24, 2019

Ruby Coulbourn White, 95 died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Wicomico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury.

Born in Mardela Springs, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Minnie (Dickerson) Coulbourn.

Ruby was domestically employed for several years before retirement.  She was a member of St. James AME Zion Church in Salisbury.

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Marshall Owen Briddell

Marshall Owen Briddell

Jan 24, 2019

home in Berlin, MD.

Born in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of the late Brazelle M. Briddell and Hazel (Duffy) Briddell.

He was a 1976 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin.

As a youth, he attended St. Paul United Methodist Church.  At the time of his demise, he was attending...

Essie Mae (Gross)  Beasley

Essie Mae (Gross) Beasley

Jan 11, 2019

Essie Mae Beasley, 94 of here died Friday, January 11, 2019, at Deer's Head State Center in Salisbury.

Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Gross and Vernella Jordan Smith.

She retired from the former Campbell Soup Co., Inc. after 35 years of employment.  She was also a former distributor for...

Nadia Pauline (Taylor)  Shockley

Nadia Pauline (Taylor) Shockley

Jan 11, 2019

Nadia "Pauline" Shockley, 96 of Berlin, Maryland went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2019, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pauline, the daughter of William and Annie Mary (Pitts) Taylor was born in Berlin, Maryland on May 10, 1922.  She received her formal education in the public schools of Worcester County. Pauline was married to...

Dorothy Lee Wharton

Dorothy Lee Wharton

Jan 6, 2019

Dorothy Lee Wharton, 91 died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Hartley Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pocomoke.

She was the daughter of the late William Edward Taylor and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Taylor.  Her late husband Theodore Wharton preceded her in death.

She was formerly employed with Perdue, Inc. and the former Dulaney Foods of...

Yvonne Marchelle Johnson

Yvonne Marchelle Johnson

Dec 31, 2018

Yvonne M Johnson, 53 died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Philadelphia Nursing Home in Pennsylvania. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Howard, Sr. and Mildred (Newkirk) Johnson. She was a 1983 graduate of Overbrook High School and was a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church, both in Philadelphia.

Yvonne was formerly employed with...

Ann (Conway)  Johnson

Ann (Conway) Johnson

Dec 30, 2018

Upper Marlboro - Ann Conway Johnson died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Angels Alert Care Inc. Facility in Upper Marlboro, MD

She was the youngest daughter of the late Rev. James A. Conway and Irene Wright Conway was born in Clara, MD.  Her late husband Rev.Charles A. Johnson, II preceded her in death.

Ann received...

William Daniel Briddell

William Daniel Briddell

Dec 29, 2018

William D. Briddell, of here, died Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD.  He had been a resident of Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since December 2015.

Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Alma Jarmon and William Thomas Briddell.  His late wife, Elsie Briddell preceded him in death.

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Lamont Henry Dale

Lamont Henry Dale

Dec 22, 2018

– Lamont H. Dale, 48 died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Gilchrist Center – Howard County, MD, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of Addie (Handy) Dale and the late George Edward Dale.

He was a 1988 graduate of Snow Hill High School.  Upon graduation, he matriculated at Hagerstown...

Dan Irving, Jr.

Dan Irving, Jr.

Dec 21, 2018

Salisbury – Dan Irving, Jr., 78 died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Wicomico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury where he had been a resident since August 2018.

Born in Dawson, GA, he was the son of the late Dan, Sr. and Johnnie Maude (Hamilton)  Irving.  His late wife,  Patricia Anne Reid Irving died in 1971.

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Bettie Jane (Wolfe)  Collins

Bettie Jane (Wolfe) Collins

Dec 6, 2018

Bettie Wolfe Collins, 84 of Salisbury, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Charleston Senior Living Community in Waldorf, MD.

Born in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Caroline Wolfe.  Her late husband, David Collins died in 1989.

Bettie graduated from Lincoln High School in Frederick County and matriculated at...

Margaret Rea Kelsaw

Margaret Rea Kelsaw

Nov 24, 2018

Margaret Rea Kelsaw, 94 died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, Salisbury Md.

Born on May 19, 1924 in Greenbush, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ardellar Young and Otha Bryd. Her late husband Willie O. Kelsaw preceded her.

She retired after thirty years from Deers Head Hospital in...

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