Obituaries

James "Jim" Gibb

James "Jim" Gibb

Sep 5, 2023

 

James “Jim” Gibb, 81, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at UMSMC @ Easton.

 

Born on September 4, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late James Gibb and Rose Anne Ross Gibb.

 

Jim attended schools in New York and graduated with the Class of 1960.  He continued his education...

Jeffrey Oliver

Jeffrey Oliver

Jul 26, 2023

 

Jeffrey Oliver, 70, of Fishing Creek, Maryland formerly of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home.

 

Born on March 15, 1953 in Takoma Park, Maryland he was the son of the late Norman Oliver and Zara Hardesty Oliver.

 

Jeffrey attended the local schools and graduated from Blair High School with the Class...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Dayton

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Dayton

Jul 23, 2023

 

Jeffery Scott Dayton, 66 years old of Brookview, Maryland passed away on July 23, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, Maryland on February 14, 1957 to the late Leonard & Etta Dayton.

Jeff attended Cambridge High School graduating in 1975. Jeff was a self-employed contractor specializing in tile for years. At the time of his death, he was employed...

F. L. "Petey" Travers

F. L. "Petey" Travers

Jul 19, 2023

 

Frederick Lee Travers (Petey), 90 died peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home, with his faithful companion, Max by his side.  

He was born on March 2, 1933, the son of the late Carl Travers and Nellie Jones Travers.

Petey attended school in Dorchester County until he joined the National Guard in 1949 at the youthful age of 16 and at 17 enlisted in...

Laura Rebecca Schultz

Laura Rebecca Schultz

Jul 14, 2023

 

Laura Rebecca Elliott Schultz, 91, of Cambridge, Maryland died on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home with her daughter and caregiver at her side.

Born on May 27, 1932 in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Milford W. Elliott, Sr. and Mary Burton Elliott. 

She was a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of...

Thomas Leon Barnett

Thomas Leon Barnett

Jul 2, 2023

 

Thomas Leon Barnett, 1948-2023

Thomas Leon “Tommy” Barnett, 74, of Rhodesdale, Maryland gained his Angel wings on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home with his wife at his side.

Born on September 5, 1948 in Seaford, Delaware, he was the son of the late Robert LeCompte Barnett and Helen Warrington Barnett.  He graduated from North Dorchester High School...

Ferril Wesley Haddaway

Ferril Wesley Haddaway

Jun 26, 2023

 

               

Autobiography

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Ferril Wesley "Wes" Haddaway

                            

I was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 21st, 1945, the son of a machinist at Glen L. Martin Company. When I was six weeks old, my family moved to Tilghman Island...

Darcy Mathew Harding, Sr.

Darcy Mathew Harding, Sr.

Jun 24, 2023

 

Darcy M. Harding, Sr., 88, of Cambridge, Maryland died Saturday morning, June 24, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born on November 8, 1934 in Cambridge, Maryland to the late Darcy McBride Harding and Anita Hubbard Harding.

On June 15, 1954, Darcy married the former Joyce Nielsen.  Joyce died April 18, 2017.

Darcy...

Merle Jack Samakow

Merle Jack Samakow

Jun 11, 2023

Merle "Jack" Samakow, 90, of Taylors Island, Maryland passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Salisbury.

Per Jack's wishes, there will be no services.

Peggy Marie Ashton

Peggy Marie Ashton

Jun 8, 2023

Peggy Marie Ashton (nèe Rippons), age 83, of Elizabeth City, NC (formerly of Hoopersville, MD), passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

The eldest of three sisters, she was born to Benjamin and Mattie Rippons on August 26, 1939. At South Dorchester High School in Golden Hill, Maryland, she was captain of the girls’...

Rebecca Lynn Rippons

Rebecca Lynn Rippons

Jun 6, 2023

 

Rebecca Lynn Rippons, 67, of Hoopersville, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

 

She was born on Smith Island, Maryland on June 9, 1955 and was the daughter of Delores Evans and the late Robert Lee Tyler.

 

On October 17, 1969 only being 14 years old, Rebecca married...

Floyd Raymond Ashton, Jr.

Floyd Raymond Ashton, Jr.

May 31, 2023

 

Floyd Raymond Ashton, Jr., 84, of Elizabeth City, NC (formerly of Hoopersville, MD) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 31, 2023.

A lifelong waterman and truck driver, he was born to Floyd and Mary Ashton of Hoopersville, MD on November 12, 1938.  Always one to put family first, he dropped out of school...

Gary Webb Hubbard

Gary Webb Hubbard

Apr 24, 2023

 

 

Gary W. Hubbard, Sr., 61, of East New Market, Maryland passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

 

Born on January 20, 1962 in Cambridge, Maryland he was the son of Linda Harrington Hubbard and the late Oliver Webb Hubbard. 

 

Gary was raised in a family of farmers and...

Laura Kristen Elliott

Laura Kristen Elliott

Apr 23, 2023

 

Laura Kristen Elliott (38)

Laura K. Elliott of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on April 23, 2023, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Easton with her family and closest friends by her side.  Born on July 10, 1984 in Cambridge, Maryland, Laura graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School with the class of 2002. 

During her years in high...

Dorene Elizabeth Trego

Dorene Elizabeth Trego

Apr 22, 2023

 

Dorene E. Trego, 68, of East New Market, Maryland passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York.

Born on January 19, 1955 in Easton, Maryland she was the daughter of the late James Martin Callahan and Elizabeth Mildred Rampmeyer Callahan. 

Dorene attended the local schools and graduated from Easton High School...

John A. Blake

John A. Blake

Apr 19, 2023

 

John A. Blake, 65, of Hoopersville, Maryland previously of Edgewater, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, April, 19, 2023 at his home with his loving family and friend, bartender Jessica Noble by his side.

 

Born on August 15, 1957 he was the son of the late Dora and Gordon Blake.

 

On June 20, 1998 John married the former...

Sharon Kathryn Childs

Sharon Kathryn Childs

Apr 17, 2023

 

Sharon K. Childs, 76, of Cambridge, Maryland, formerly of Manchester, NH passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Easton.

 

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 21, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William Wilson and Jeanne Miller Wilson.  Sharon and her siblings grew up in Scranton, Maryland.

 

Sharon...

Wendy Lorraine Smith

Wendy Lorraine Smith

Apr 9, 2023

 

             Wendy Lorraine Harris Smith  also known lovingly as Nana, 72, passed away peacefully early on Easter Morning, April 9, 2023 at her home in Delmar, Maryland with her loved ones by her side.

Wendy was born on Friday, October 13, 1950 to Daniel and Ruby Harris in Trenton, New Jersey. Her family moved...

Mary Ann Aaron

Mary Ann Aaron

Mar 17, 2023

 

Mary Ann Aaron, 89, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Mallard Bay Care Center.

 

Born in Bucktown, Maryland on December 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Rex W. Neal and Nellie Willey Neal.

 

Mary Ann attended the local schools in Dorchester County and graduated from Cambridge High School with...

William C. Shenton

William C. Shenton

Mar 15, 2023

 

William C. Shenton, 82, of Woolford, Maryland passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Princess Anne on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Born on October 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles and Edna Dixon Shenton.

Bill attended and graduated from the local schools in Dorchester County.  In 1960 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps to...

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