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Hubert C. Trego, Jr. "Buzzy" passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge on Tuesday, December 6, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Born on June 21, 1939, in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Hubert C Trego, Sr. and Marie Brannock Trego. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Starr Pritchett Trego of Cambridge, a sister, Linda T Wise and husband Laird H Wise, Jr of Ellicott City and Trappe, a nephew, Jason L Wise of Trappe, and two nieces Edith Carpenter of Annapolis and Patti Tieder of Taylor Island and several great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mr. Trego is preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy T Carpenter and Shirley T Colburn. Mr. Trego graduated from...

Barbara F. Stanfield, 87, of Easton passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at UMSMC at Easton. She was born in Cambridge on April 5, 1936 and was a daughter of the late Elmer Lake LeCompte and Martha Willey LeCompte. Mrs. Stanfield graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1954. On February 18, 1955 she married Charles R. Stanfield. She worked on the water with her husband and also took care of her family. Mrs. Stanfield enjoyed being with her family and loved to bird watch and nature. She is survived by her husband Charles Stanfield of Easton, four children Sharon Myers and husband Stephen of Tilghman, a son John Stanfield, a son Thomas Stanfield and wife Jennifer of Glen Burnie,...

Lawrence Gomer Davies of Cambridge MD died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Washington D.C. on January 5, 1936, Larry was the son of the late Catharine Mae Rider Davies and Gomer Lewis Davies Jr. (and Harriet). He was 87 years old. A graduate of Washington-Lee High School in Arlington VA and the University of Maryland, Class of 1963, Larry also served 6 years in the D.C. Air National Guard. Larry met the love of his life, his wife of 64 years, Helen, while both were working at Melpar Inc. From there, Helen and Larry supported each other while both finished college. Upon graduation with a degree in physics, he began a career as a materials scientist, and later they...

Robert L. Halbrook, 94, of East New Market, Maryland, passed away on November 9, 2023. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 25, 1929, to Robert L. Halbrook Sr. and Beatrice Belden Halbrook. He grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954, Bob graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1956. His fifty-year law career began in 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1963, he moved his young family to Delaware as he joined the legal department of the DuPont Company. Bob's reputation and involvement in local and state government led to his appointment by Gov. Russell Peterson in 1969 as the Executive Director of the Task Force...

Joanne Hill Newton, 80, of Cambridge, MD passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023. Joanne was predeceased by her parents, William and Billie Hill. Joanne is survived by her husband, Christopher Newton, her daughter Shannon and Kevin Evans, her brother W. Gordon and Debby Hill, her nephew, Cullen Hill and several cousins all living in the Cambridge area. Prior to retirement, Joanne and her husband purchased and ran a high-end Oriental rug business in Charlotte, NC for eighteen years. Joanne and Chris sold the business and relocated back to the eastern shore to Cambridge to be closer to the family. Joanne had a full career which started in the Social Security Administration. A...

Iris A. Mowbray, 89, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mallard Bay Care Center. She was born in Cambridge on August 23, 1934 and was a daughter of the late Russell and Addie Jones Oliphant. Mrs. Mowbray graduated from Vienna High School class 1952. In January of 1955, she married the late Sgt. Wallace J. Mowbray. She was a homemaker and later worked part time at TLC Daycare. Mrs. Mowbray enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Kent Island United Methodist Church, Knights of Pythias and COPS. She is survived by three children Robin Mowbray MacGillivray and husband Todd of Cambridge, Rusty Mowbray and wife Victoria of Cambridge...

Vicki A. Lewis, age 70, of Woolford was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Rayland Acres, Trappe, MD. She was born in Cambridge on August 3, 1953, to the late Vernon Webb, Sr. and Helen Langrall Webb. Vicki graduated from Cambridge High School Class of 1971. Vicki worked for Ames Department Store in retail before finding her true calling as a Customer Service Representative at Air Liquide until she retired. She had a great eye for detail and was meticulously organized and made fast friends. Vicki was a hard worker, and there was a time when you would have also found Vicki working at Madison Bay or helping out at the Woolford Store. Vicki was a beloved...

The Honorable Donald F. Johnson, 80, of Cambridge peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1942, in Cambridge, Maryland to the late Arthur N. Johnson and Emma (Parks) Johnson Moore. Donald graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1960. He earned his B.S. in 1964 from Salisbury State College and his J.D. in 1969 from University of Baltimore School of Law. He was the Assistant States Attorney for Anne Arundel and Dorchester Counties from 1969-1974. Then he entered private practice until he was appointed Circuit Court Judge for Dorchester County in 1984. During his 20 years serving as the County Administrative Judge for the 1st...

Genevieve Burton Cannon, 85, of East New Market passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Andrews on September 6, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Russell Woodrow Burton and Lucille Bradford Burton. Genevieve attended Cambridge High School and graduated with the class of 1956. On September 16, 1960, she married the love of her life, H. Rodney Cannon and just celebrated 63 years of marriage. She spent her working years in banking, insurance, and finally part time at the Board of Elections. Mrs. Cannon loved God and was a Baptist. She and her husband, Rodney, spent many years volunteering their time with the Cambridge...

On Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 11:59pm Mrs. Susie Brock Keene, age 81, passed away at the University of MD. She leaves behind 2 daughters, Ann Keene and Kathleene Andrews and her husband, Michael Andrews. Grandchildren, SueAnn Anderson, Jennifer Burkhalter and her husband Jud Burkhalter, Krystal Sheeler and her husband Robert Sheeler, Thurman Cannon Jr and his wife Caitlyn Cannon. Adopted grandchildren Matthew Hastings, James and Rebecca Fox, Dawn Kimble and Jessica Sheeler. Numerous great grandchildren and adopted great grandchildren. One sister, Bessie Brock. One brother, James L. Brock Jr. One brother-in-law Parris Cyr. Numerous nieces and nephews, family members and friends. She was...

Kenneth L. Middleton, 69, of Easton passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Easton on May 31, 1954 and was a son of the late Vernon D. "Sonny" Middleton and Frances Dorrell Middleton. He attended Queen Anne County High School and later received his GED. On July 31, 2008, he married the former Christine Butts who passed away on July 25, 2023. Mr. Middleton was a construction worker for over 40 years where he was a superintended for over 20 years. He enjoyed his motorcycle, and being on the water especially water skiing. He is survived by two daughters Valerie Middleton and Heather Middleton, six grandchildren Christopher, Dylan,...

Jean Marie Harris (Jeannie), 77, of Cambridge, formerly of Salisbury, MD passed away on August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1946 in Kingston, PA to the late Betty and Robert Edwards. She was a sister to eight siblings. In addition to her parents, Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband, David James Harris, Sr. and son David James Harris, Jr., three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Harris is survived by her daughter Sherri Price (Charlie Jr.) and three grandchildren: Logan Price of Cambridge, Samantha Turner (Clay) of Denton, Charles Price III (Tabi) of Cambridge; six great-grandsons: Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Asher, Brayden and Elliott; two...

Frank E. Foster, Major, USMC (Retired) Frank went to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home in New Bern, NC surrounded by his wife, Hiroko, and their three daughters. Frank was born in Cambridge on June 25, 1948 and was raised by his mother, the late Rebecca Albaugh Hill. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966 immediately following graduation from Cambridge High School and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. Frank was later stationed in Iwakuni, Japan where he met the love of his life, Hiroko. They were engaged after their second date and remained happily married for 54 years, traveling the world together with their three daughters. Frank retired...

Edward M. Thomas, 89, of East New Market passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Homestead Manor in Denton. He was born in Elliott Island on October 3, 1933 and was a son of the late Melvin and Pearl Thomas. Mr. Thomas was raised and attended public schools in Dorchester County. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He served aboard the Destroyer USS Harwood DDE 861 during the Korean War. On June 13, 1987 he married the former Freida Kinnamon. Mr. Thomas was a police officer for the Cambridge Police Department and was also a dispatcher at the Dorchester County Sheriff Office and retired on November 1, 1995. Mr. Thomas enjoyed fishing and crabbing....

Frances E. Murphy, 81, of Bridgeville, DE passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She was born in Easton on November 25, 1941 and was a daughter of the late William and Ida Mae Scott Dyott. Mrs. Murphy attended schools in Easton. She was a home maker. On August 15, 1959, she married Rupert Murphy, Jr. who passed away on January 31, 2001. She is survived by two daughters Wendy Haywood, and Michelle O'Bier, two grandchildren Crystal Gauen and husband Scott and Cory O'Bier, two great grandchildren Sasha and Duke Biel, siblings Agnes Kraus, Ottsie Dyott, Herbert Dyott, and her twin Faye Aikenhead, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her...

De Rue Hoffman was promoted to glory on August 25. She was born at Thompson Station (Bucktown) on November 9, 1933 to parents Grace Lee and Clarence D. Lewis. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1951. She worked at Dorchester County Courthouse until entering The Salvation Army School for Officers Training. She was commissioned (ordained) May 12, 1952 by General Albert Orsborn, London, England. She married Luther H. Hoffman on July 11, 1959. They had two children - Howard Hoffman (wife Candy) who is doing pastoral work and is father to James, Britiny (mother Debbie), Joshua, John, and Ruth (mother Candy); and Mary Louise Justice who was blessed with a daughter, Layne...

Woodrow Clifton Pritchett (Clif) was born May 21, 1937, in Cambridge, MD to the late Woodrow A. and Florence Ross Pritchett. On June 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to Velda Petre, who preceded him in death, November 4, 2008. Clif graduated from Eastern Pilgrim College, MD and Bridgewater College, VA with degrees in Music. In addition, he also graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Education with concentration in Music. His music teaching career began in Maryland and Michigan followed by a return to Bridgewater College to serve as Professor of Music. He and his wife and children made Bridgewater their home for eleven years. In 1977, Clif and family relocated back...

Rachel M. Cannon, 97, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods. She was born in Dorchester County on June 27, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Norman and Evelyn Leona Hubbard Warfield. Mrs. Cannon attended schools in Hudson. She was married to Omar Cannon, Sr., who passed away on March 16, 1960. She worked at Airpax for 20 years. Mrs. Cannon enjoyed doing word searches. The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chesapeake Woods for the wonderful care for their mother. She is survived by six children Charles Calvert Warfield and wife Clara, Jeannie Smith and husband Bunky, Billy Cannon, Sr. and wife...

Victoria "Vicky" L. Tyler, 56, of Vienna passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home. She was born in Salisbury on June 26, 1967 and was a daughter of Virginia Guarino Tyler and the late Thomas O. Tyler III. Vicky graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1986. She worked with the Lower Shore Enterprises in Salisbury since 1986. She enjoyed TV, sewing, computer games, bingo, and bowling. She was also in the Friendship Club. She is survived by her mother Virginia Tyler of Vienna, a brother John Tyler and wife Liz of Vienna, a sister Kim Thomas and husband Ricky of Rhodesdale, two nephews Thomas Perry Tyler and Phillip Guy Tyler both of Vienna, and an Aunt Vivian Chisholm...

Captain Jimmy Lee "Bo" Parsons, 57, of Cambridge went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Georgia on November 2, 1965 and was a son of Dolores Gee Parsons and the late James C. Parsons. He graduated Johnson High School class of 1984. On July 13, 1987, he was hired at the Gwinnett County, GA Fire Department. During his tenure there, he held the positions of Fire Fighter, EMT and Driver/Engineer until his retirement on November 2, 2014. In August of 2014, he entered The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth College to become an officer and pastor in The Salvation Army. During his service, he held appointments in Grafton, WV, Havre de Grace, MD, and...

Laura Hill Layton passed away peacefully at home with her entire family around her on Friday, August 18th after a long illness. Laura was born on July 15, 1949. She was raised by Maggie and Welton Hill in Snow Hill, MD. She attended Snow Hill High School, then earned her bachelor degree at Towson University and her master's degree from Salisbury University. While traveling home from Towson one weekend on a Greyhound bus, she met Joe Layton Jr. They married 2 years later in 1971. They were married for 52 years. They had two children, William and Susan. Laura's passion was teaching and helping children to overcome their obstacles. She taught English for 34 years, first...