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Easton, Md. ? Charlene Travers McWilliams, age 70, was called home Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at the Easton Hospital where she was surrounded by her beloved family, friends and Pastor in a peaceful, loving process guiding her through her final moments. Charlene's life is celebrated by her loving son Robert Henry McWilliams Jr., grandchildren Robert Ethan McWilliams, Elise Christine McWilliams, Evelyn Grace McWilliams, and Robert Elliott McWilliams of St. Michaels, and her two precious dogs Wyatt the papillon and Abby the pomeranian. Born and raised in Cambridge MD, the daughter of the late June and William (Bill) R. Travers Sr., Charlene and her late husband Robert Henry...

Marianne Carter Lowry August 14, 1928 - August 30, 2024 Marianne C. Lowry, 96, of St. Michaels, Maryland died peacefully on August 30th. She leaves her husband of 69 years "Ted" Harvie Edmund Lowry, Jr, and children Stephenson, Tedde Lowry Best, Priscilla Anne, Samantha Lowry Eckert (Kevin); 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces and a nephew. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert "Bob" and sons Peter Carter and Adam Jonas. Marianne was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1928 to the late Walter Speilberger and Marjorie Carter Browne. She attended childhood schools in NYC and Boston. Marianne became an Arthur Murray dance instructor in Boston where she met Ted. They married in...

Bonnie Faye Harrison was born in Virginia on September 23, 1947. She loved to travel and spend time with family. Bonnie was staying with her daughter Kim in Galestown, MD, when she embarked on her final journey on Friday, May 19. As a final gift, she was able to give her organs and finally passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Bonnie was preceded in death by Edward Harrison, her beloved husband whom she married on September 3, 1966. Together, they embraced the world, traveling with their family and embracing life to the fullest. They raised three daughters in Trappe, MD, before moving to Easton, MD, Tilghman Island, MD, and Preston, MD. Bonnie's spirit of adventure led her to live her...

Gary O. Ainsworth, 72, of Preston, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the home of his niece. Born on September 19, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Harry Ainsworth and Doris Carr Ainsworth. Gary graduated from Easton High School with the Class of 1969 where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. After high school he went on to attend Hotel/Motel Management School after which he worked and managed several hotels. After a successful career in Hotel Management, Gary then went to work for the Justice Department where he remained until his retirement in 2016. Gary was a longtime member of the Easton Elks Lodge #1622 where he enjoyed spending time...

Charlotte H Willey, of Bucktown, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Cambridge, on March 30, 1932, to Charles and Helen Handley. She graduated from Cambridge High School; class of 1950. She married Elmer L Willey on June 9, 1950 and together they had three children. In addition to her parents, two brothers and a sister, she was predeceased by her husband Elmer in 2022, after 70 years together. Their daughter Carolyn died in 2011. She is survived by a son Robert L Willey (Ann) and a daughter Dianne Kahl, 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Charlotte was raised in Caines Ditch until the late...

Charlotte H Willey, of Bucktown, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Cambridge, on March 30, 1932, to Charles and Helen Handley. She graduated from Cambridge High School; class of 1950. She married Elmer L Willey on June 9, 1950 and together they had three children. In addition to her parents, two brothers and a sister, she was predeceased by her husband Elmer in 2022, after 70 years together. Their daughter Carolyn died in 2011. She is survived by a son Robert L Willey (Ann) and a daughter Dianne Kahl, 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Charlotte was raised in Caines Ditch until the late...

Stuart Douglas Shelly, 76, died, February 21, 2024, at the Eleanor A. Koons Hospice House in Easton due to complications from Parkinson's disease with dementia. Stu was a son of the late Raymond H. Shelly & the late Isabelle Jarrett Shelly. Born in Cambridge, May 28, 1947, Stu grew up in Dorchester County, attended schools in Cambridge & graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966. A veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, Stu was drafted in October 1966. He served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam and was discharged in September 1969. Upon his return to civilian life, he started his working career with C&P Telephone & retired from Verizon in 2003. Stu was an avid...

Raymond D. (aka Nick or Jr.) Willey, Jr., son of the late Raymond D. Willey and Elvia Marie Robbins Willey, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. He was 92. Nick was born April 20, 1931 in Cambridge, Maryland. He attended schools in Cambridge and graduated after 11 years in 1948. Nick worked at Dorset Laundry and Phillips Packing Co. for a few years. On January 15, 1952, he was inducted into the U.S. Army at Ft. G. Meade, MD. While in the service and 16 weeks basic training he was assigned as a Supply Sgt. He served his entire two years of service at the 5th Armored Base in Camp Chaffee, AK. After an honorable discharge in 1954 he went back to Phillips Packing Co. as a clerk in...

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 by Craigs Pharmacy as a commercial driver. He enjoyed time with friends, summertime and jeep rides to the islands of Dorchester. Jeff had a passion for remodeling homes and was willing to lend his skills to friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was known as Poppi. He attended Open Bible Church. He is survived by...

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 the United States Air Force. His basic military service began at Lackland, AFB, San Antonio, Texas, then moved on to Kalleen AFB, Texas (Secret A Bomb security); Dandia Base, Albuquerque, NM, volunteer transfer to Limestone, Maine (secret bomb storage); Andrews AFB, Washington, DC, youngest promoted Staff Sergeant at the time...

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 with the class of 1966. On October 13, 1966, he married the love of his life, the former Beverly Paul. Together they raised two children, Andy and Wanda. He attended Journeyman school in Delaware and learned the trade of welding and pipe fitting. He did pipe fitting builds at: hospitals in Easton and Salisbury; power plants in Indian River,...

Ferril Wesley "Wes" Haddaway, 77, of Pulaski, TN passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 21, 1945. Wes was a loving husband, brother and brother-in-law. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Wes was a well-known singer/songwriter associated with the oil fields under the name of Wes St. Jon. He was an antique collector who enjoyed restoring lamps and frames. Wes had a handyman business and loved remodeling and restoration. He worked for 25 years restoring the Brick Mule Sale Barn, which now serves as The Pulaski Mule Co. Event Center. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, George Vincent and Ella Haddaway. He is survived by his wife of...

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 with the class of 1973. On September 21, 1974 she married Jack L. Trego and together raised four children in the East New Market area. Dorene and her husband Jack owned and operated Home Is Where the Heart Is Assisted Living for 28 years. When her children were young she was a certified daycare provider. Dorene was the type of person who...

Donald Wheeler Hoffman, 88, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 1935, he was one of five children born to the late Edward Hoffman and Beulah Mae Wheeler Hoffman, whose families were from Crisfield, Maryland. He would later marry Catherine Pantos Hoffman, his beloved wife for over 25 years. On July 7, 1954, Donald joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Korean War. Private Hoffman was a proud American, who truly loved his country and was honorably discharged on March 31, 1956. During his service, he earned the National Defense Service and Good Conduct medals. He worked for...

Patricia Potter Foxwell, "Patsy", passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Rayland Acres Assisted Living Home. Born Patricia Mae Potter on May 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey S. Potter and Pauline V. Potter Lloyd. Patsy attended schools in Cambridge, Md and graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1948. While in high school, Patsy was an active student involved in student government, theater, glee club, and was named Miss C.H.S. by her graduating class. She was also captain of the basketball team and played softball. On March 20, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart Milford M. Foxwell, Sr. Early in their marriage they lived in...

Karl John "Jack" Stahre passed away Saturday, January 14 at UMMC in Baltimore surrounded by his family. Jack was born February 20, 1932 in Salisbury, MD to the late Karl and Naomi (Garris) Stahre. He grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and graduated from Delmar High School in 1950. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy and served as an Electrician's Mate during the Korean War, most notably on the USS Midway in the Mediterranean Sea. He started his career with Bell Telephone after the Navy with Diamond State Telephone in southern Delaware as a lineman. He retired as a Data/Systems consultant in 1988. Following his retirement, the family moved to Cambridge, MD in 1988, where he...

Dolores Emily Pink Pritchett, age 91 of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Berlin, MD. She was born in Cambridge on September 17, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Irwin F. and Doris May Bradshaw Pink. Dolores attended schools in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. On November 5, 1953, she married Norval Pritchett, Sr. and together they had two children Doris and Norval Jr. Dolores worked briefly for the family company Cambridge Wire Cloth before becoming a homemaker and raising their children. She is survived by her granddaughter Amanda Hailey and husband Jack; great-grandchildren Colton and Emma Hailey; brother Edward Pink; niece...

Florence Anstine, 97, of Cambridge passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge on September 17, 1925 she was one of nine children of the late Howard Tildon and Carrie Robbins Willey. She attended the local schools and graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1943. Florence was a Secretary her entire working life. The day after her graduation she began her career at Phillips Packing Company in its main office. Later she went to work at Phillips Hardware office. After its' closing she worked at Willey's Appliances before going to the Municipal Utilities Commission as Executive Secretary. She retired from...

Life Story of Bette Carter Adams October 27, 1928 - October 31, 2022 Bette was born on October 27, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Irma Chase Carter and Henry H. Carter. She lived in Holbrook, Massachusetts until she was in the third grade. The family then moved to East Weymouth and then to North Weymouth. Bette graduated from Jr. High School there and then moved to Maine that year to enter high school, in Old Orchard Beach from which she graduated in 1946. Bette had one brother, Henry H. Carter, Jr. (Ted) and three half-sisters, Ellen Maureen (Mickey) Sholes, Carol Sholes and Linda Sholes and one adopted brother, Tom Carter. On November 1, 1946 she married Walter E. Adams...

Charles Lankford Marshall, 83, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022 after a long illness, at the Lofland Park Center in Seaford, Delaware. Charlie was the son of the late Donald C. Marshall and Willa Lane Lankford, Elsie Marshall and Mildred and Howard Hall. He was a graduate of North Dorchester High School Class of 1957. He then went on to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1962 and was stationed in Ethiopia and Two Rock Ranch Station, California. He was honorably discharged in 1965. Charlie began his career as a manager of Leggett's Department Store and subsequently as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years. After retirement, Chuckie worked...

R. Adrienne Kahn, affectionately known as "A" to all who knew her, passed peacefully in her sleep on 8/31/22, at 86 years young, just shy of her 87th birthday on September 10. In 1994 "A"s beloved cousin Bonnie Hurt brought Adrienne to live with her in her beautiful waterfront home in Trappe with BoBo the Labrador. Then a year later in 1995, "A" became a part of the Chesapeake Center family where she was loved and befriended by many for the past 27 years. An avid doll collector, "A" cared for them as if they were her "babies". She would light up when around children and animals. She had a beautiful personality and a contagious smile and heartly laugh. "A" had a wonderful sense of...