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Ola Purnell
Jul 9, 2025
Life Sketch for Ola Jones Purnell
Ola Beatrice "Bee" Jones Purnell, the daughter of the late Sewell "Bo" Leamon Jones and Cleora Jones Parker was born on September 16, 1936 and closed her eyes peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Berlin Nursing Center in Berlin, Maryland. Ola was born in the Selbyville/Williamsville, Delaware area. In...
Kelby Walston Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Kelby Walston Smith
Kelby Walston Smith, beloved son of the late Louis "Stoney" Parker and Marion Smith, was born on February 10, 1958, and was received into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Kelby was lovingly raised by his parents, the late Louis...
Iantha Gattis
Jun 18, 2025
Iantha Marie Gattis, 96, peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Seaford, Delaware. Born on August 23, 1928, Iantha was one of five children from the union of the late William and Lucy Roberts.
She attended Owens Corner School in Columbia, Delaware. Iantha had several jobs, which included Marva Packaging Company...
Kenneth Miles
Jun 12, 2025
Kenneth Howard Miles Sr., affectionately known as "Duck," was the baby of twelve children born to the late Otho A. Miles and Nette V. Miles of Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on January 9, 1943, and departed this life on June 12, 2025.
Duck, as he was lovingly called by family and friends, attended the public schools...
Maurice Russell Moore
May 30, 2025
In Cherished Remembrance of Maurice Russell Moore September 23, 1961- May 30, 2025 Maurice Russell Moore was born on September 23, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Henderson and Barbara Moore. He peacefully transitioned from this life on May 30, 2025, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Wicomico County Public Schools and graduated from Parkside High...
Robert Lee Horsey
May 28, 2025
Robert Lee Horsey, 81, affectionately known as "Rebop," of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his residence.
Robert was born on October 21, 1943, in Salisbury, Maryland. He was the oldest son of the late Marion Ennis Sr., the late Mildred Horsey, and the grandson of the late Ruth D. Horsey. He...
Edith Lankford
May 24, 2025
Edith "Bea" Beatrice Adkins Lankford, beloved daughter of the late William Edward Adkins and Edith Fisher Stevenson Adkins, was born on April 12, 1945, in Salisbury, Maryland. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 80, Edith peacefully departed this life at her home on Market Street in Snow Hill, MD.
Edith received her formal education...
Arlester Horne Jr.
May 21, 2025
Arlester Horne Jr., aka "June 69," of Salisbury, MD, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Salisbury, MD.
Affectionately known as June, he was born on March 20, 1956, in Wilson, NC, to the late Arlester Horne Sr. and the late Ruby (Sutton) Barnes. He began his education in Wilson, NC, and, after relocating to Berlin, MD,...
Zenia M. Harmon
Apr 15, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." â€â€II Timothy‬ â€4‬:â€7‬-â€8‬ â€
...Florine Hazel James
Apr 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Florine Hazel James
Our beloved sister, Florine Hazel James, daughter of the late Toussaint Sr. and Annie James, was born in Salisbury, Maryland, on September 17, 1958. On April 11, 2025, God peacefully called Florine to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving, extended family.
After graduating from Wicomico Senior High...
Sharon L. Sheppard
Apr 8, 2025
Sharon Lee Sheppard, was born on September 18, 1958, to the late Stephen Jones Sr. and Ida Cleo Jones in Norfolk, VA. She departed this life on April 8, 2025 peacefully at her sister Gloria's residence in Cambridge, MD.
Sharon attended Norfolk County Public Schools. Later she moved to Salisbury, MD and was educated in Wicomico County...
David Henry Lockwood Sr.
Mar 16, 2025
David Henry Lockwood Sr., aged 76, of Bishopville, MD, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Born on September 26, 1948, in Worcester County, MD, David was the beloved son of Walace Lockwood and Mary Brittingham. He grew up in Ironshire, MD, and graduated from Worcester High School in 1966 before serving...
Virginia Mae Foreman
Mar 16, 2025
Virginia Mae Foreman
God said that he wouldn't give us anymore than we could bear, so God saw you getting tired and called you to be at rest.
On Sunday March 16, 2025, at 2:23 AM at the Macky and Park Stansell House in Berlin, MD, God called 102-year-old Virginia Mae Foreman home.
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Tony L. Warner Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
TONY'S JOURNEY
Tony Lamont Warner Sr. was born on August 17,1965 in Salisbury, MD to the late Irvin Warner Sr. and Ethel Warner. Tony departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Tony was raised in the best part of Mardela Springs, MD, Wallertown. He was educated in...
Arnold Leroy King
Feb 20, 2025
Arnold LeRoy King, better known as "Arnie", was born on December 12, 1952. Arnie transitioned to the Ancestors, February 20, 2025 at home on 441 West Market Street in Snow Hill, Maryland. He was born the third child to Mary B. King, and LeRoy O. King. Arnie earned two Master's Degrees from Boston University: A Master of Liberal Arts...
Wayne Waller
Jan 24, 2025
Wayne D. Waller was born August 13, 1960 to the late Leroy and Catherine Waller of Mardela Springs, Maryland. Having endured the effect of a lengthy illness, God chose to award him the gift of eternal life on January 24, 2025 at his home in Wallertown.
Wayne received his education and graduated from Mardela High School in...
Conwell Foreman
Jan 23, 2025
Conwell Foreman, ("Midnight Cowboy") 91, transitioned peacefully on January 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 20, 1933, in Newark, Maryland to the late Margie and Harry Foreman. He received his formal education in the Worcester County Public Schools. He served in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge April...
Esther Ree Sutton
Jan 15, 2025
Esther Ree Sutton was born on May 3,1942 to the late Otelia Hayes Sutton and the late Hayward Sutton Sr. in Wilson, NC. She departed this life on January 14, 2025, peacefully in her home. Esther better known as "Boot" received her education in the Wilson County School Systems. She relocated to Berlin, MD in the early fifties and...
Crystal Lynn Blake
Jan 10, 2025
Crystal Lynn Blake (Pumpkin), 43 of Snow Hill, MD, slipped peacefully away while holding the hands of her sisters on January 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 7th, 1982 to the late Damon and Agnes Blake in Salisbury, Md. Crystal graduated from Snow Hill High School in 2000. She worked in Ocean City, MD for...
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