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Susan Carol Hose

Susan Carol Hose

Jan 26, 2022

Susan Carol Hose, 71, of Crisfield and formerly of Glen Burnie, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the home of her mother in Crisfield.

Born in Glen Burnie on June 13, 1950, she was a daughter of Alfreda Lehmann Garpstas of Crisfield and the late Joseph J. Garpstas.

She was a retired Correctional Officer at...

William E. "Bill" Horstman

William E. "Bill" Horstman

Jan 21, 2022

William E. "Bill" Horstman, 98, of Salisbury, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home.

Born in Crisfield December 9, 1923 and raised in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Warren Guy Horstman and Maude H. Dize Horstman. His wife, Eloise Edna "Lois" von Staden Horstman died November 25, 2010.

He attended Edison...

Dorothy Long Marshall

Dorothy Long Marshall

Jan 20, 2022

Dorothy Long Marshall, 94, of Marion Station, MD, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the home of her son, Philip Marshall.

Born in Marion Station December 21, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Upshur and Zola Bell Johnson Long.  Her husband, Percy M. Marshall, died November 6, 1983.

A graduate of Marion High...

Raven Skye Pilkerton

Raven Skye Pilkerton

Jan 17, 2022

Raven Skye Pilkerton, infant daughter of Carman Jones Pilkerton and Steven Pilkerton, Jr., was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 17, 2022.

In addition to her parents, Carman and Steven Pilkerton, she is survived by her big sister, Allaiah Pilkerton; grandparents, Lori and Allen Somers, Stephanie and Jeff McCready, and Steven Augustus Pilkerton, Sr....

Laurie Hope Moore Mcmann

Laurie Hope Moore Mcmann

Jan 13, 2022

Laurie Hope Moore McMann, 69, of Ashland, Virginia and formerly of Tangier Island, VA died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Nassawadox, VA on May 16, 1952, she was a daughter of Mary Lee Wheatley Moore of Tangier Island and the late Edward Smith Moore.

A graduate of...

Doreen Emily Mahan Bishop

Doreen Emily Mahan Bishop

Jan 9, 2022

Doreen Emily Mahan Bishop, 90, of Westover, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.

Born in Crisfield on December 14, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Chloa Kreider Mahan and Walter Mahan.  Following the death of her mother she was raised by her step-mother, Anna Mahan.  Her husband of 58 years, Charles William Bishop,...

Elizabeth "Libby" Cruey

Elizabeth "Libby" Cruey

Jan 7, 2022

Elizabeth Cruey also know to a lot of people as Libby, was a very sweet loving woman. She enjoyed volunteering with the kids at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD. Elizabeth always wanted to make sure everyone was taking care of. She was loved by many and will always be remembered for her hugs.

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Carolyn Marie Howard Carmine

Carolyn Marie Howard Carmine

Jan 6, 2022

Carolyn Marie Howard Carmine, 94, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield.

Born in Marion Station, MD on September 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William Fletcher Howard and Stella Franklin Howard.  Her husband, Lloyd "Buddy" Carmine died in 1998.

A lifelong resident of Somerset...

John Russell "Rusty" Riggin

John Russell "Rusty" Riggin

Jan 6, 2022

John Russell Riggin, affectionately known as "Rusty", died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Tidal Health McCready Pavilion.  He was 56.

Born in Fort Polk, Louisiana on July 17, 1965, he was a son of the late Vaughn James Riggin and Janet Phillips Riggin.

Rusty was a music lover who throughout his adult life performed with...

Shirley Ann Martin Crockett

Shirley Ann Martin Crockett

Jan 5, 2022

Shirley Ann Martin Crockett, 64, of Crisfield, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 23, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Ida Lee Walston Martin.  Her husband, Preston Lee Crockett, preceded her in death on August 7, 2009.

She was retired from Alice Byrd...

Elmer Lane, Iii

Elmer Lane, Iii

Jan 5, 2022

Elmer Lane III, affectionately known as "Buddy" and "Skeeter", died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.  He was 84.

Born in Crisfield on April 23, 1937, he was a son of the late Elmer Lane, Jr. and Idella Davis Lane.  His wife, Audrey "Kay" Bradshaw Lane, preceded him in death on January 10,...

Ralph James Ganoe

Ralph James Ganoe

Jan 3, 2022

Ralph James Ganoe, 62, of Pocomoke City and formerly of Silver Spring, died Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home.

Born in Washington, DC on March 29, 1959, he was a son of Wortley Virginia Bolen Ganoe of Silver Spring and the late Lewis Jackson Ganoe.

He was a retired automobile detailer and tow-truck operator....

Josephine Parker

Josephine Parker

Jan 3, 2022

Josephine Alma Kountz Parker, age 91, of Marion Station, MD, and formerly Union, WV, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at her residence.

Born June 25, 1939 in Salt Sulphur, WV, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey...

Addie Lou Parks Benson

Addie Lou Parks Benson

Jan 2, 2022

Addie Lou Parks Benson, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Manokin Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Princess Anne.

Born in Monie, MD on September 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ruth Noble Parks. Her husband, Robert Wesley "Bob" Benson preceded her in death on March 5, 2018.

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Lois Lucille Matthews

Lois Lucille Matthews

Jan 1, 2022

Lois Lucille Matthews, 87, of Crisfield, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield.

Born in Crisfield on November 17, 1934, she was one of nine children of Preston and Emma Trader Hinman. Her husband, James "Jim" Matthews, Sr., preceded her in death on March 7, 2009.

A graduate of...

John Robert "Bobby" Aswell

John Robert "Bobby" Aswell

Dec 31, 2021

John Robert "Bobby" Aswell, 69, of Marion Station, died Friday, December 31, 2021 in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Salisbury on November 3, 1952, he was a son of the late James Benjamin Aswell and Laura Virginia Sterling Aswell.

A US Army veteran, he was a Union crane and heavy equipment operator.  He also briefly worked...

Doris Lee Baker

Doris Lee Baker

Dec 29, 2021

Doris Lee Baker, 89, of Crisfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home.

Born in Crisfield on June 7, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Cyril Clay and Lola Mae Dize Crockett. Her first husband, William Joseph Matthews, preceded her in death in 1978 and her second husband, Robert Peter Baker preceded...

William P. Abbott

William P. Abbott

Dec 29, 2021

William Paul Abbott, 86, of Atlantic, VA, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield August 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Clarence James and Lola Lavinia Hoffman Abbott.

He was a graduate of Lee Academy and obtained his BA degree in history from...

William Martin Atkins, Jr.

William Martin Atkins, Jr.

Dec 16, 2021

William Martin Atkins, Jr. 95, of Crisfield, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.

Born in Crisfield on January 17, 1926, he was the son of the late William Martin Atkins, Sr. and Blanche Davis Cox Atkins.  He married his wife of 71 years, Marilyn Reese Atkins, on October 4, 1946,...

Donna Rae Wigglesworth

Donna Rae Wigglesworth

Dec 9, 2021

Donna Rae Wigglesworth, 77, of Crisfield, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

Born in Crisfield July 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Meyer Lee Ward and Idella Byrd Ward.

She was a graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1962 and the PRMC School of Nursing where she was...

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