Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Howell & Jolley Memorial Chapel, P.A. Funeral & Cremation Services
Michelle Louise Smith
Oct 23, 2025
Michelle Louis Smith passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on January 22, 1959, Michelle Louise DeCosta later made Mardela Springs, Maryland her home with her loving husband, Leland Hedgecock Smith, where they built a life together and raised their children. Michelle is survived by...
Wayne Anthony Tull
Oct 16, 2025
Wayne Anthony Tull, 68, of Pocomoke Maryland departed this life on Thursday October 16, 2025 in Salisbury, MD suddenly.
Wayne was born on May 30, 1957, to Margaret and George Henry Tull of Pocomoke and Salisbury, Maryland.  He was preceded in death by his loving parents; loving Grandparents Margaret Burton Matthews, Clifton Mathews, Sarah Jane Brittingham and...
Denise Marie Soucie
Oct 3, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Denise Marie Soucie. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
David Craig White Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for David Craig White Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Norman Cornelius Oliver
Sep 6, 2025
Norman Cornelius Oliver, the son of the late Elwood Oliver and Florence Holden was born on July 24, 1940 in Millsboro, DE. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2025 surrounded by family at home in Salisbury, Maryland.
Norman received his education in the public schools of Sussex County. He attended the former William C....
Alice Mae (Dennis) Gould
Aug 31, 2025
Alice Mae Dennis-Gould, the youngest girl and seventh of nine children, was born on March 9, 1955, in Newark, Maryland, to the late George and Dorothy Dennis. At the age of 70, she went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Bergen Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Known to her family as "Maebelle,...
Bessie Mae Brown
Aug 31, 2025
Bessie was born at home to the late Herman M. Brown & Arletta Conway Brown in Quantico, MD.
Bessie was a faithful member of St. James Free Methodist Church, Head of Creek Rd., Quantico, MD where she attended Sunday School and was a member of the Zionettes Choir.
Bessie attended Wenaquah Elementary School and the...
Reginald W. Lawrence
Aug 20, 2025
Reginald Waters Oscar Lawrence (Reggie) was born on April 25, 1952, in Salisbury, Maryland to Sylvester Lawrence and Ruth Lawrence (Cottman) of Quantico, Maryland. Reggie passed away peacefully in his sleep with family present on August 20, 2025 at home in Delmar, Maryland. He was 73 years old.
Reggie graduated from James M. Bennett Senior High School....
William Edward Northan
Aug 11, 2025
There's an open gate at the end of the road, through which each must go alone,
And there is a light we cannot see, our Father claims His own.
Beyond the gate your loved one finds happiness and rest,
And there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best.
...Russell Lee Davis Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Russell's Life Journey A Legacy of Character, Strength, and Faith Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, Bless His holy name. Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:1-2
Russell Lee Davis, Jr. was born on August 1, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Jean...
Violet Louise Hopkins
Jul 16, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Violet Louise Briddell Hopkins
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
— John 3:16
A Time to Live — A Time for Eternal Life
Mrs. Violet Louise...
Joan Elizabeth Gale
Jul 12, 2025
The best and most beautiful things in life are not seen or touched—they are felt with the heart. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Joan Elizabeth Gale received her heavenly wings and took her place in our hearts forever. Born in Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Sidney V. Wright and Betty Pearl Jones.
Joan completed her...
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...
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