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


Ruth Virginia (Matthewws)  Turner

Ruth Virginia (Matthewws) Turner

Aug 28, 2015

– Ruth Virginia Turner, 77 of Seaford, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Born in East New Market, MD, she was the daughter of the late Rubin and Sarah (Smith) Matthews. She was formerly employed with the former H&H Poultry in Selbyville, DE, now, Mountaire Farms.  She was also employed as a Private Duty Nurse...

Charles Alfred Fooks, Sr.

Charles Alfred Fooks, Sr.

Aug 15, 2015

Bishopville- Charles Alfred Fooks, Sr., 83 died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Harrison Senior Living of Snow Hill. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Lankford and Louise (Sturgis) Fooks.  His late wife, Radie Handy Fooks died in 2010. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge. Prior to entering the...

Selena M. Godfrey

Selena M. Godfrey

Aug 7, 2015

Selena Mary Godfrey, 75 died Friday, August 7, 2015 at her home in Seaford, DE . Born in Seaford, she was the daughter of the late James and Ethel (Conway) Godfrey. She was a 1958 graduate of the former William C. Jason High School. Upon graduation, she matriculated to Delaware State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. She...

Hester Caroline (Fisher)  Smith

Hester Caroline (Fisher) Smith

Aug 4, 2015

Hester Caroline Smith, 97 formerly of Berlin, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.  She had been a resident of Family Plus Assisted Living for the past ten years. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Rachel (Smack) Fisher.  Her late husband, Leroy Exvelt Smith died in 1996. She...

Elenor (Franklin)  Wilson

Elenor (Franklin) Wilson

Aug 3, 2015

Elenor Franklin Wilson, 96 died Monday, August 3, 2015 at her Flower Street home in Berlin, MD. Born here, she was the daughter of the late John and Norah (Robbins) Franklin.  Her late husband William Wilson died in 2010. She was employed in Dietary Dept. of the Worcester County Board of Education, serving at Berlin Middle School until her retirement...

Naomi Alice (Williams)  Davis

Naomi Alice (Williams) Davis

Jul 9, 2015

Naomi Alice Davis, 81 died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, where she had been a resident since 2010. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Joseph W., Sr. and Naomi (Gale) Williams. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Salisbury High School. Upon graduation, she matriculated at the former...

Donald Dwayne Robertson

Donald Dwayne Robertson

Jul 3, 2015

Princess Anne - Donald Dwayne Robertson, 64, of Princess Anne died Friday, July 3, 2015 at PRMC after a brief illness. Don was born August 7, 1950 in Brookings, SD. He was the son of the late E. David and Margaret Robertson. He graduated from Brookings High School in 1968 and attended Marion Wesleyan College and South Dakota State University....

Elbertha M. (Mcneill)  Gray

Elbertha M. (Mcneill) Gray

Jun 21, 2015

Bridgeville – Pastor Elbertha M. Gray, 83 died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at her Coverdale Crossroads home in Bridgeville, DE. Born in Red Springs, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Onie Mae (Leech) McNeill. She was formerly employed as a seasonal worker.  She was last employed for the First State Community Action Group Home in Laurel....

Wallace Sylvester Bivens

Wallace Sylvester Bivens

Jun 20, 2015

Wallace (Duck) Sylvester Bivens, 85 died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at PRMC in Salisbury. Born in Marion Station, he was the son of the late John and Ardella (Whittington) Bivens.  His late wife Bernice Bivens preceded him in 2010. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge. He was employed with...

Mabel Victoria (Rolle)  Dardello

Mabel Victoria (Rolle) Dardello

Jun 20, 2015

Salisbury – Mabel V. Dardello, 88 died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Rolle) Jolly. She was employed as a Certified Medical Technician for over ten years with Dove Point, retiring in 2001. She was also a Foster parent for the...

Henry Edward Purnell, Sr.

Henry Edward Purnell, Sr.

Jun 16, 2015

Millsboro, DE – Henry E. (Bug) Purnell, Sr., 77 formerly of Berlin, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in his home in Millsboro. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Margaret Purnell and William Leonard.  His late wife, Margaret Naomi Purnell died in 2007. He was a 1956 graduate of the former Worcester High School.  Upon graduation he...

Catherine Marie (Johnson)  Hudson

Catherine Marie (Johnson) Hudson

May 28, 2015

Berlin – Catherine Marie Hudson, 75 died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Baltimore/Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Bernie and Lena (Morris) Johnson. Her survivors include two children: Herbert (Faith Deshields) Hudson of Snow Hill, MD and Harriet Hudson of Chesapeake, VA; two grandchildren, one great grandson; one brother:...

Morgan James Hudson, Sr.

Morgan James Hudson, Sr.

May 16, 2015

Morgan James Hudson, Sr., the son of the late Daniel Rudolph Hudson and Victoria Purnell Hudson was born on November 26, 1946 in Berlin, Maryland.  He was one of eight children born to this union.  He peacefully departed this earthly life and entered life eternal on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, MD. His...

Daniel Lee King

Daniel Lee King

May 14, 2015

Salisbury – Daniel L. King, formerly of Snow Hill, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at PRMC in Salisbury, MD. Born in Dover, DE, he was the son of Mary B. King of Snow Hill and the late Leroy O. King. He received his formal education in the public schools of Rockingham County, NH and Worcester County, MD.  He was a...

Ingrid Maria (Polk)  Shockley

Ingrid Maria (Polk) Shockley

May 3, 2015

Ingrid Maria Polk Shockley, 57 died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, she is the daughter of Shirley (Morris) Polk of Salisbury and the late Melville T. Polk. She was a 1975 graduate of Wicomico High School.  Upon graduation she matriculated to Strayer College in Wilmington, DE and Wor-Wic Community College receiving...

Charles Thomas Henry

Charles Thomas Henry

Apr 30, 2015

Charles (Charlie Boy) Thomas Henry, 74 died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, MD. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Harry Sr. and Carrie (Purnell) Henry. He was employed with the Town of Ocean City as a Waste Water Plant Operator for twenty five years, retiring in 2003 and...

Tameka Shamara Wallop

Tameka Shamara Wallop

Apr 28, 2015

Seaford – Tameka Shamara Wallop, 21 of Seaford, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Parksley, VA. Born in Lewes, DE, she is the daughter of Marie Wallop of Seaford and Ralph Savage of Delmar, DE. She was a 2012 graduate of Seaford High School.  Upon graduation, she enrolled in Delaware Technical Community College...

Robert Lee Sample, Jr.

Robert Lee Sample, Jr.

Apr 23, 2015

Salisbury, MD – Robert (Bobby) Lee Sample, Jr., 41 of Delmar died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of Robert (Towanda) Lee Sample, Sr. of Salisbury and the late Mabell Banks Sample. He attended Parkside High School and was a member of United Faith Church of Deliverance...

Mable Odessa (Dix)  Watson

Mable Odessa (Dix) Watson

Apr 10, 2015

Mable Dix Watson, 85 of Oneida Avenue died Friday, April 10, 2015 at PRMC in Salisbury, MD. Born in Parksley, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Audrey (Wise) Dix.  Her late husband, Sylvester Watson, Sr. died in 2010. She was a graduate of the former Worcester High School.  Upon graduation, she attended the former Bowie State...

Mary Emily (Satchell)  Jones

Mary Emily (Satchell) Jones

Apr 4, 2015

Salisbury – Mary Emily Satchell Jones, 87 died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home in Salisbury, MD. Born in Belle Haven, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Reid) Satchell.  Her late husband, Thomas Jones, Jr. died in 1956. She was a dedicated member of the Cathedral of Restoration, formerly, Salisbury Revival Center in Salisbury,...

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