The Star Democrat

Merrill S. Morgan, of Nottingham Maryland, formerly of Federalsburg, died at home on Hospice on Sunday, August 7th, at the age of 84, after having been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease over 19 years ago. Born in Nyack, New York in 1938, he grew up in northern New Jersey and graduated from Montclair High School in 1956. An outstanding basketball player, he was awarded the 1955-56 Essex County (New Jersey) CYO Outstanding High School Player. He played varsity basketball at Duke University, from which he graduated in 1961 with a degree in history. He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After a short stint in banking, he entered the Army National Guard. After active duty, he...

Jerry Tyrone Burroughs, 77 of Cambridge entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Compass Regional Hospice. A Service of Celebration is scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, August 12th at St Luke United Methodist Church in Cambridge. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Eastern Shore Veteran Cemetery in Hurlock. Live Stream can be viewed from the funeral home website. Condolences may also be sent to: www.dmorristrinitycs.com Services entrusted to Trinity Funeral & Cremation Services by Dannie A Morris, P.A.

Kellie Danielle Jones, 45, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 5, 2022. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Henry Funeral Home-Cambridge. Family will receive visitors, 30 minutes prior. To offer condolences, please visit: www.henryfh.com

Wesley Keith Andrews, Sr., 90, of Hurlock, died, August 5, 2022 at UMMC at Easton. Born May 22, 1932, in Cambridge, he was the son of the late John Wesley Andrews and Hilda Dunn Andrews. He was a 1949 graduate of Hurlock High School and a US Air Force Veteran. He worked at DuPont as a panel board operator, retiring in 1985. Wesley worked part time for the Zeller Funeral Home for many years did automotive and lawn mower repair for people in the community. He was a former member of First Baptist Church in Hurlock where he served on many committees. He attended Eastern Bible Instruction and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1996. He is a member of First Baptist Church in East New...

Grady Maxwell Bridges went to be with God on the morning of August 5, 2022. Grady was 13 years old with the energy of a small team of men. Grady was born on February 14, 2009 to Eric and KC Bridges. Grady was known to many as a wild child with a heart of gold that touched so many in his life both young, middle, and upper age. He attended St. Peter and Paul Elementary School and St. Michaels Middle High School. He lit up the room and always knew how to make his family and friends laugh. Grady loved to be on the ice playing hockey, with his Ice Hawks Family. At home, he enjoyed time playing games with his friends, fishing on the boat with his dad, fishing at the pond with his buds, going on...

John E. Cannon, 63, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Washington, DC on April 13, 1959 and was a son of the late John Irving Cannon and Marjorie Marie Church Cannon. John graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 1977, where he played baseball and football and was inducted in the Hall of Fame. He also attended Salisbury State College. On August 7, 1982, he married the former Cindy Windsor. John worked with his father in the family business I.F. Cannon and Son and later TNT Enterprises of Ohio, where he was a driver/supervisor for the Eastern Shore transporting mail. He enjoyed golf, watching...

John "Jack" Mink, age 89, of Royersford, PA, passed away on August 4, 2022, at Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA. Born in Emmorton, MD he was the son of the late Oscar and Maude (Reedy) Mink and husband to the late Della (Howard) Mink. One of eleven children (9 boys and 2 girls), Mr. Mink was raised on a dairy farm located on North Bend Road, Rocks, MD which is now Jarrettsville. During his long and joyful life, Mr. Mink donned many different hats. He loved everything to do with farming - tractors and fields, barns filled with animals, and good country cooking. After farming, he served his country in the Air Force's Strategic Air Command, stationed in both Kansas and Tule Greenland....

Catherine Nicole Pratt, born November 4, 2002, aged 19 years of Easton, Maryland passed unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022. Catherine, Cat, Kitty, KitKat was loved by all that were fortunate enough to know her. She will always be remembered for her beauty, vibrance, and sense of humor and perhaps even more so for her sass, wit, and unwillingness to wake before she was ready. An unexpected surprise, she became the foundation of her family, and brought them unparalleled joy. Always wanting to take care of others, as a child she practiced the piano for hours for a surprise military family reunion. That same determination could be seen as she began her figure skating journey. Cat began...

Obituary for Albert S. Farver, Jr. Albert "Buck" Steele Farver, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Jensen Beach, FL on July 30, 2022. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his brother William Mace Farver of Portland, OR, two sons Adam Steele Farver of Jensen Beach, Fl, Andrew Shipley Farver and wife Kristen Elizabeth Farver of Mendham, NJ, and their children Aidan Steele Farver and Alexa Schopp Farver. Born December 26, 1942 in Cambridge, MD, to the late Albert Steele Farver and Elizabeth Applegarth Mace Farver, Buck spent most of his life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, relocating to Florida in 2020 to live with his eldest son Adam. He graduated Valedictorian from Cambridge Sr....

Carolyn Jane Knauer, 80, of Eden, MD passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at her niece's home in Trappe. She was born in Cambridge on March 26, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Ervin Knauer, Sr. and Elnora McWilliams Knauer. Ms. Knauer graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1960. She worked for the FBI, Geico Insurance Company and later was a Professional Dog Groomer. Ms. Knauer enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, hiking, reading, and boating. She is survived by her brother Franklin Knauer (Cathy), nieces Shirley Ann Windsor, Jean Ann Frampton, Lou Diefenderfer (Sonny), Patti K. DeWitt (Bob), Debbie Knauer, two nephews Bryan Knauer and Michael Knauer. Besides her parent, Ms....

Charles Oliver Davis, Jr of Hobbs passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at his home. He was 75. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Easton, Maryland, the son of the late Charles O. Davis, Sr. and Ethel Rowlenson Davis. At the age of two, his family moved to Hobbs. He graduated from North Caroline High School with the class of 1964. He later earned his Associates in accounting from Goldey Beacom College. He later earned his Bachelor's Degree in accounting from the University of Baltimore. He was married to Mary A Fountain on October 9, 1976. He served the community from 1994-2010 as Caroline County Register of Wills; was a county commissioner from 1990-1994; served as Past Chairman on the...

Philip Louis Tobat, 92, of East New Market, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at his home. Born in Cambridge on February 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Louis Thomas Tobat and Helen Teresa Era Tobat. He was a 1947 graduate of East New Market High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he worked at Dupont in Seaford for thirty one years, retiring in 1989. He also worked as a waterman. He was a member of Our Lady of good Counsel Catholic Church in Secretary, Hurlock American Legion Post 243 and a former member of Dorchester County Watermen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Katerina E. Tobat; three sons, Philip L. Tobat, Jr. ( Norma) of East New...

Arthur Wells Webb Jr., "Awful Arthur", quietly passed away on Saturday, July 23rd at his home in St. Michaels, Maryland. Ironically, it may be the first time in his life he ever did anything quietly. Endearingly nicknamed "Awful" by his stepfather, Arthur grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He was a restless youth, who loved fast women and fast cars more than the slow paced living the Eastern Shore provided. He had a calling for something bigger. And Awful Arthur wasn't satisfied with dreaming big, he was going to be big. The famous restauranteur opened his first restaurant, Awful Arthur's Sub Shop, in 1975 in his home town of Exmore, Virginia. He was just 22 years old. That...

Well respected C. Oscar Baker of Mt. Airy passed away peacefully July 23 at Lorien Assisted Living in the town he loved. Oscar celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on June 24, 2022. He was the youngest of three children born to the late Oscar Lee and Bessie Brashears Baker in Mt. Airy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Earl Baker and sister Mae Lowman. Oscar was married to the late Edith Baker in 1947. He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Kimberly), of Easton, MD, Jerry (Kathy) of Mt. Airy and Dennis (Stephanie) of Roseville, CA; grandsons, Seth Baker (Felicia), Carson Baker (Rheanne), step granddaughter Courtney Votey (Will);...

Well respected C. Oscar Baker of Mt. Airy passed away peacefully Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Lorien Assisted Living in the town he loved. Oscar celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on June 24, 2022. He was the youngest of three children born to the late Oscar Lee and Bessie Brashears Baker in Mt. Airy. Oscar was married to the late Edith Baker in 1947. They had three sons, Glenn (Kimberly), of Easton, MD, Jerry (Kathy) of Mt. Airy and Dennis (Stephanie) of Roseville, CA. Grandsons, Seth Baker and Carson Baker, and step granddaughter Courtney Votey. Oscar grew up on numerous farms around Mt. Airy and graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1939. He was drafted into the Army in...

George Harris "Bummy" Johnson, 96, of Chestertown, MD passed away on July 22, 2022 at Brightview Senior Living in Annapolis, MD. Born in Oak Grove, DE, he was the son of the late Albert Johnson and Florence Mae O'Bier Johnson Truitt. After graduating from Seaford High School, Mr. Johnson served in the Army during WWII as a Scout in the 88th Division Blue Devils & a Corporal in the 913 Field Artillery Battalion. He received the WWII Victory and Army of Occupation (European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign) Medals. Upon returning from the European Theater of War, he married his longtime sweetheart, Thelma Jane "Sugar" Mowbray in 1946 and resided in Federalsburg, MD. They were...

Walter McGlannan II, 70, of Centreville died on July 22, 2022 at Compass Hospice. Viewing will be Wed. Aug 3, 2022 at Bolden-Tilghman Mortuary in Federalsburg from 6-8pm and funeral the following day at Shore Christian Fellowship in Queenstown at 12pm with a viewing one hour prior. Visit boldentilghman.com

Carol Sue Conrad, 72, of Felton, DE was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 22, 2022. In addition to complications from congestive heart failure, she fought a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Vance and Velma (Eagle) Badger. She retired after working with Safeway pharmacy. Carol was a longtime member of Kent Island U.M. Church before moving to Delaware with her husband and attended Whatcoat U.M. Church in Camden. She loved to serve the Lord and loved singing in the praise team at church. Carol also enjoyed doing arts and crafts, especially sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Carol Sue Conrad, 72, of Felton, DE was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 22, 2022. In addition to complications from congestive heart failure, she fought a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Vance and Velma (Eagle) Badger. She retired after working with Safeway pharmacy. Carol was a longtime member of Kent Island U.M. Church before moving to Delaware with her husband and attended Whatcoat U.M. Church in Camden. She loved to serve the Lord and loved singing in the praise team at church. Carol also enjoyed doing arts and crafts, especially sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Green, 79, passed away on July 22, 2022. Mary Lou was born in Wilmington, Delaware on Nov. 6, 1942. She grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Denton and graduated from North Caroline High School in 1960. She married Eugene "Gene" Green on March 7, 1964 in Denton, MD. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and served on the Maryland Board of Parks and Recreation. Mary Lou and Gene raised their family in Laurel, MD. They moved first to Severn, MD and then to Caswell Beach, NC in 2012. She was very active in the community participating in the Barbee Library Lifelong Learners, the Arboretum book club, Newcomers Club, Civil...

Charles R. Corsey (65) departed this life on July 21, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday July 30, 2022 at Union United Methodist Church, Federalsburg, MD at 12noon with viewing from 10am-12pm and Friday, July 29, 2022 from 5-7pm at Bennie Smith Funeral Home Hurlock, MD.