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Eva Jane Edgell of Federalsburg passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the University of Maryland Medical System at Easton. She was 87. She was born on May 30, 1936 in Laurel, Delaware the daughter of the late Charles W. Bourgignon and Margie Parsons Bourgignon. She graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1954. She married Robert Edgell on April 6, 1963 and they made their home in Federalsburg. She started her career in banking with Wilmington Trust, and later worked at the Framptom Funeral Home and eventually retired from Colonel Richardson Middle School as the guidance secretary. She was a member and former Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #64,...

Thomas Mark Quimby passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center at the age of 74. Tom was born on June 14, 1949, in Fort Meade, MD. A 1967 graduate of St. Michaels High School, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University receiving a BFA in acting and earned the MFA in acting from Florida State University. Tom spent many years in New York City working as an actor and an employee of Asprey and Tiffany & Company. While living in New York, he met his late life-companion, David Smith. In 1989, Tom and David moved back to St. Michaels to be near his parents, Lt. Col. William & Ruby Quimby. After their deaths, Tom remained in St. Michaels where...

In Loving Memory of James "Jimmy" Coulbourne (1944 - 2023) 79 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother and dedicated public servant, Jimmy "Jim" Coulbourne, who peacefully departed this world on November 28, 2023. Throughout his life, Jim wore many hats and excelled in various roles. He began his journey as a young man who embraced the call of duty by joining the US Army, then later serving as a dedicated police officer for the town of Federalsburg. A town and community that he loved. Later in life, Jim transitioned into a new chapter, where he became a skilled truck driver. His adventurous spirit took him on countless journeys across...

Louise "Bo" Noble Cohee of Federalsburg passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home. She was 90. She was born on the family farm on February 23, 1933 in Federalsburg, Maryland, the daughter of the late Kemp Noble and Mary Lowe. After her education, she married Ralph Cohee on October 7th, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1987 after 37 years of marriage. She worked for the former Safeway Stores in Cambridge, Seaford and Easton until her retirement. Growing up on the farm, Louise enjoyed raising various farm animals. In her free time, she enjoyed antiques, attending the American Corner auctions, cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren...

The family of Brenda Lee Luebbecke (Smith), 61 of Preston, MD are saddened to announce her passing on Monday, November 6, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family; after losing her courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on July 27, 1962 in Easton, MD. She grew up in Hurlock, the daughter of Victor Smith and the late Eleanor Perry Smith. She graduated from North Dorchester High School with the class of 1980. After her education, Brenda embarked on a life-long career as an assembler with Airpax, which later became Egide in Cambridge, MD. She was an extremely dedicated employee with this company for 44 years. She also made many wonderful friends...

C. Elliott "Buddy" Sharp, of Easton died on Monday November, 6, 2023 at The Pines in Easton. He was 87. Services will be held at 1:00 PM at the Framptom Funeral Home, 216 N. Main St. Federalsburg on Monday November 13, 2023, where a viewing will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. Burial will be in the Junior Order Cemetery, Preston. To share memories with the family, please visit www.framptom.com

Stephanie-le Bennett, 83, of Little Cherry Creek Ranch, Pinos Altos, NM, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023, in Denton, MD. She was born on October 3, 1940, in San Diego, CA, to Capt. Hilary C. Rowe and Dora-le Rowe. Stephanie is survived by her five children, nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the High Desert Humane Society in Silver City, NM. www.framptom.com

Mary Lyle Brolin of Federalsburg passed away peacefully at her home after an extended illness on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was 92 years old. Born in the District of Columbia to the late Milton and Louise Brandt she was also the wife of the late Chancy Brolin. Along with her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by one brother William Brandt. Survivors include her daughter Linda McNally and her husband Jack of Federalsburg; sister-in-law Anna May Brolin Riley and niece Joy Anderson of Brandywine, MD; sister-in-law Joy Bell Brolin Melvin and her husband Ronnie of Chester, MD; and sister-in-law Mary Brolin of Laurel, MD. Also surviving her is a best friend Pat McCutchen of...

James A. Hurley, 91 of Preston passed away on October 27, 2023 at Compass Hospice in Centreville, MD. He was the son of the late Willie W. Hurley and Ethel McCready Hurley. Jim worked on the family farm as a young man and then served 3 years in the Army before being honorably discharged in 1955. He had worked for the H. L. Buck Candy Co. and Frito Lay before starting his own business, Hurley's Landclearing in 1976. After being in the business for 27 years, he sold the business to his son Bruce and continued to work for him for nine years before retiring. During that time, his passion was running the D-7 bulldozer. After retiring, he enjoyed gardening and could be found working in his...

Myrtle A Dukes of Seaford, DE passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Seaford Center in Seaford, DE. She was 80. She was born on New Years Eve, 1942 in Comanche, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Robert Runnels and Hazel West Porter. She worked at Sisk Fulfilment center in Federalsburg for many years. She was married to Charles "Pete" Dukes. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2017. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by three children: Terry Trice and his wife Cindy, Mark Trice and his wife Debbie and Michael Trice, seven grandchildren: Jeremy, Justin, Taylor, Abigail, Seth, Michaela and Catlin; one great grandson Roman; three siblings:...

Rhonda Lynn Fearins Thomas, retired Sergeant of the Easton Police Department and current Chief of Public Safety at Chesapeake College, passed away at her home on October 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Rhonda is the daughter of Ronnie and Patsy Fearins of Preston. Along with her parents, Rhonda is survived by her wife Crystal Huffman, her daughters Kyla (Joseph) Richardson and Ava Lynch, and her grandson Rowen Richardson. Rhonda is also survived by her brother Bobby Fearins (Dawn) and his children Chrissy (Dustin) and Nicole (Scott), also a cousin Laura Fearins, along with many extended family and friends. Rhonda was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Fearins and her grandparents....

Connie Ann Foglesonger of Hurlock passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. She was 67. She was born on July 3, 1956 in Hurlock, Maryland, the daughter of the late Charles Coulbourne, Jr. and Bessie Wheatley Coulbourne. She graduated from North Dorchester High School with the class of 1974. She married Donald Foglesonger on May 15, 1976 and they made their home in Hurlock. She worked for Dr. McCarter and later for Dr. Shariff most all of her career with medical billing. In her free time Connie enjoyed going out and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Donnie Foglesonger of Hurlock, two children: Christa...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Harrison announces her passing at Candle Light Cove on October 7, 2023 at 99 years hold. Mary was born on Talbot Street in St. Michaels. She graduated from St. Michaels High School and Salisbury State Teachers College and then taught first grade for two years in Linthicum Heights. Even though she only taught for two years, in her heart she always considered herself to be a teacher. Mary loved reading and doing crossword puzzles, and going to the library weekly for new books to read. She married Callaway Harrison in 1946 and together they owned and operated Covington Oil Company until their retirement. Later they embraced their love of...

Betty Prettyman Black of Easton died at Talbot Hospice House on Tuesday October 3, 2023. She was 100 years old. She was born on Tilghman Island on June 27, 1923 the daughter of the late John and Helen May Prettyman. Following her education in Talbot Co. public schools, she married the love of her life, Allen "Shaker" Black, where they resided in Claiborne, MD. Shortly after that, they moved to Tilghman, where Betty worked for her family at Tilghman Packing Co. She remained in Tilghman for sometime raising her three daughters. In the later 60's, Betty moved to Chesapeake Beach, MD. to follow her husband in his work. While there, she started working for Drs. Joel Hertz and partner Jeff Idyle...

Sara Brouillet Hudson of St. Michaels, MD passed away on September 29, 2023 at the age of 76. Please visit www.framptom.com for full obituary.

Sara Brouillet Hudson of St. Michaels, MD passed away on September 29, 2023 at the age of 76. Please visit www.framptom.com for full obituary.

Neal Philip Morris of Preston, MD passed away September 29, 2023 after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was 65. Neal was born September 16, 1958 to James and Gene Morris (Mackert). He is survived by his wife Terry (Quidas); children Katie Knight (Gary) and Phillip Morris; step-children Betsy Jackson (Kevin), Wendy Duvall (Jason) and Sherry Miller (Josh); siblings Danny Morris (Charlotte), Gordon Morris (Lynn) and Karen Breeding (Richard); Jeff Morris (Linda) and Dawn Nepert; 8 grandchildren; step-father, Robert Mackert and step-mother Katherine Morris. Lovingly known as Poppa Mo to the younger generation, Neal loved his family with all his heart. He was a self-proclaimed Waterbilly...he...

Charles W. Coulbourne, Jr. of Hurlock passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his daughter Beth and Robert's home in Hurlock, MD. He was 92. He was born on January 11, 1931 in Williamsburg, Dorchester County, Maryland, the son of the late Charles Wright Coulbourne, Sr. and Esther Griffith Coulbourne. He attended Dorchester County Public Schools. On January 28, 1952 he married Bessie Wheatley and they made their home in Hurlock. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2022 after 70 years of marriage. Mr. Coulbourne or "Pop-Pop" as he was known in the community was employed at the Hurlock Bakery and Parkers International until they both closed. Later he worked for the Town of Hurlock as...

Shirley Leah Bennett of Preston passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 86. She was born on December 20, 1936 near Federalsburg, the daughter of the late J. Milton Brown and Leona Paul Brown. After her education she married William F. Bennett, Jr. and they made their home in Preston. He preceded her in death after 70 years of marriage. She worked at Preston Elementary and Federalsburg Elementary Schools in the cafeteria. Many former students always remembered her kindness and her smile. She also assisted her husband with the farming operations for many years. In her free time, Shirley loved crocheting, cooking for her...

Ruth Ann Faulkner of Preston, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 78. She was born on August 25, 1945 in Easton, Maryland, the daughter of the late Lewis Seth Green and Phyllis Elaine Todd. She graduated from Easton High School with the class of 1964. Ruth Ann married Paul Faulkner on August 5, 1966 and they made their home in Preston. She worked in healthcare for most of her career; and worked in medical records at Easton Hospital and later for Dr. Trever in Easton for 28 years. Over the years, she served as a den leader for Cub Scouts, enjoyed working the concession stands at little league and football games...

Jo Ann H. Taylor of Federalsburg passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Talbot Hospice in Easton, Maryland. She was 82. She was born on July 7, 1941 Ridgely, Maryland, the daughter of the late Harry Robert Helemon and Violet Emily Trice Helemon. She attended Federalsburg School and graduated with the class of 1959. During her education, she was a member of the Glee Club, Secretarial Club, Senior Class Play, Dance Club and the Home Economics Club. She was married to James Hugh Taylor on June 13, 1959 and remarried again to him on April 15, 1977. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2009. She worked for J.W. Hallowell and Sons in Federalsburg as a secretary and bookkeeper then she...