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Michael Clarence Spence

Michael Clarence Spence

Aug 7, 2014

Salisbury - Michael Clarence (Mitchell) Spence, 66 of Hamden Avenue in Salisbury, died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Crisfield, he was the son of Dorena Spence Briscoe of Philadelphia and the stepson of the late Daniel Briscoe. He was a member of Liberia United Methodist Church in Marion Station where he served...

Esther Edna Stansbury

Esther Edna Stansbury

Jul 29, 2014

Esther Edna Stansbury, daughter of the late William Stansbury and Esther Caroline Purnell Stansbury, was born December 4, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA and transitioned on July 29, 2014 in Berlin, MD. From infancy, she was raised by her Grandmother, Mariah Caroline Purnell in Berlin. Grandmom preceded her in death on July 27, 1963. Except for the two years she lived...

Garry Lamont Pinkett

Garry Lamont Pinkett

Jul 20, 2014

Garry (Butchie) Lamont Pinkett, 57 of Camden Avenue, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Born in Salisbury, he is the son of McKinley Wilson of Baltimore and Monterey Pinkett Raynor of Salisbury. He was formerly employed with the former Bountiful Ridge Nurseries in Princess Anne and was also employed in  landscaping.  He...

Elizabeth Isabelle (Tilghman)  James

Elizabeth Isabelle (Tilghman) James

Jul 17, 2014

Elizabeth I. (Libby) James, 73, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at her Deal Island Road home in Princess Anne. Born in Crisfield, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Tavola (Leonard) Tilghman.  Her late husband, Thomas Henry James, Sr. died in 2010. She was formerly employed with the former Princess Anne Sewing Factory and Winton-Gouge Hatchery, Inc,, both...

Clifton Odell Dockins

Clifton Odell Dockins

Jul 10, 2014

Hebron – Clifton Odell Dockins, 80 of Heborn, MD, died Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Dorchester County, MD, he was the son of the late Isaac Chase and Mildred Dockins and cherished as a son by Elizabeth Chase. He was a graduate of the former St. Clair High School and enlisted in the...

Wayne Wainwright Young

Wayne Wainwright Young

Jun 11, 2014

Wayne Wainwright Young, Sr., 53 died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at his East Shire Drive home in Berlin, MD. Born in Salisbury, he is the son of Viola Young of Crum Lynne, PA and the late Wayne W. Teagle.  He was reared by his aunt and uncle: Rosie (Young) and Clifton Dennis, Sr. of Newark, MD. Wayne was a 1980...

Drucilla Darlene Purnell

Drucilla Darlene Purnell

Jun 10, 2014

Drucilla ("Dru," "Cill") Purnell, 55 died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of Thelma Purnell of Berlin and the late Floyd Purnell, Sr. She was a 1976 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.  She attended Wor-Wic Community College, pursuing a degree in education. She was employed...

John  Bruce Simmons

John Bruce Simmons

Jun 9, 2014

John Bruce Simmons, 62 died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Born in Charleston, SC, he is the son of Dorothy Cuffee of Delmar, DE and the late Henry L. Cuffee, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Delmar High School.  Upon graduation, he was employed with the former Rombro Brothers Garment Factory...

Sarah Hannah Duffy

Sarah Hannah Duffy

Jun 7, 2014

Sarah H. Duffy, 86, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Salisbury Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury. Born in Princess Anne, she was the daughter of the late Lucresher Holbrook and the step-daughter of the late Carl Handy.  Her late husband, Alfred Duffy died in the late 60's. She retired after twenty years from the Wicomico County Board of...

Essel Clifton Shockley, Jr.

Essel Clifton Shockley, Jr.

May 20, 2014

Essel C. Shockley, Jr., 70 died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD. Born in Salisbury, he is the son of Pauline Shockley of Berlin and the late Essel Shockley, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of the former Worcester High School.  Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Veteran, receiving an honorable discharge. Upon...

Alcie Collier

Alcie Collier

May 18, 2014

Alice Collier,  affectionately known to her loved ones as Al went home to heaven Sunday May 18, 2014.  Two weeks shy of her 102nd birthday, she passed peacefully in her sleep at the Gilchrest Hospice located in Towson, MD.  Alice, the daughter of Jehu and Mary Ellen Jones Collier, was born on June 6, 1912 in Philadelphia, PA. Alice received...

Hattie Mae Purnell

Hattie Mae Purnell

May 14, 2014

Hattie Mae Purnell (Patsy), 82, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Whitehaven, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Hitch) Purnell, Sr. She retired from Shore-Up, Inc. as a foster grandparent.  She was also formerly employed with the former Peninsula General Hospital, now PRMC as a CNA....

Russell Kendrick Griffith, Iii

Russell Kendrick Griffith, Iii

May 12, 2014

Russell (Rusty, Poor Boy) Kendrick Griffith, III, 59 died Monday, May 12, 2014 at Bebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Born in Seaford, he was the son of the late Russell K. Griffith, II and Evelyn Willis Cordrey.  His wives: Debbie and Beverly Griffith preceded him in death. He attended Wicomico Junior High School.  He was the owner and operator...

Eva Elizabeth (Irvin)  Parker

Eva Elizabeth (Irvin) Parker

May 9, 2014

Eva Elizabeth Parker, 82, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.  She had been a resident of Wicomico Nursing Home for the past three years. Born in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the Louis and Vashti (Moorehead) Irvin.  Her late husband John H. Parker, Sr. died in 1991. She was a member of...

Sarah Jane (Teeter)  Hoagland

Sarah Jane (Teeter) Hoagland

May 5, 2014

Sarah Jane Hoagland, 84 died Monday, May 5, 2014 in her 3102 Anchorage Way home in Ocean City, MD. She was the daughter of the late Crayton and Laura Teeter.  Her late husband James W. Hoagland preceded her in death on June 15, 2012. She leaves to cherish loving memories with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering...

Doris Mae (Jarmon)  Webb

Doris Mae (Jarmon) Webb

Apr 30, 2014

Berlin – Doris Jarmon Webb, 70 died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born here, she was the daughter of the late John and Diana (Purnell) Jarmon.  Her late husband, Frank Webb, Jr. died July 2002. She was a 1961 graduate of the former Worcester High School.  Upon graduation she relocated to Philadelphia, PA and attended...

Albert James Jones

Albert James Jones

Apr 25, 2014

Albert "Steelie" Jones, 85 of West 6th Street in Laurel, died Friday, April 25, 2014 at Lofland Park Center in Seaford, DE. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Dean) Jones. He was a 1947 graduate of Shenley High School in Pittsburgh. Upon graduation, he matriculated to the former Maryland State College, now...

Joel Mccrory Trower

Joel Mccrory Trower

Apr 9, 2014

Joel M. Trower (Jody, J.T.), 69 of Salisbury, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Cape Charles, VA, he was the son of the late Milton and Carrie (Satchel) Trower. He was a 1962 graduate of Northhampton High School in Eastville, VA. Upon graduation, he relocated to Stamford, CT and became employed with...

Wallace Frank Handy

Wallace Frank Handy

Mar 14, 2014

Wallace F. (Bud) Handy, Sr., 80 of Blackberry Road in Frankford, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at PRMC in Salisbury, MD. Born in Bishop, MD, he was the son of the late Wallace F. and Radie (Waples) Handy. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving an honorable discharge in 1953. He was the owner and operator...

Vannie Leon Bolling

Vannie Leon Bolling

Mar 14, 2014

Vannie Leon (Van Lee) Bolling, 58 died Friday, March 14, 2014 in his Prince Street home in Salisbury, MD. Born here, he was the son of the late George and Rosa Lee (Sessoms) Bolling.  He was reared by his aunt, Evelyn Fletcher of Snow Hill. He attended Snow Hill High School.  He was the owner and operator of Van's Concrete...

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