obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Emma Jean Cullen, infant daughter of Ashley Marie Garpstas and Brian Joel Cullen of Crisfield, passed away peacefully at The Johns Hopkins Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. She had been fighting Noonan's Syndrome since she was born on October 24, 2020.

Emma Jean is survived by her parents, Ashley Garpstas and Brian...

Jan 17, 2021

Betty Webb Tyler, 93, of Crisfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, with the support of her daughter and son, friends, and caregivers.

Betty was born in Crisfield on December 30, 1927, the daughter of the late J. Vernon Webb and Alice Wilson Webb. Betty was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 15, 2021

Roy Alison Milbourne, 83, of Crisfield, Maryland, left this world peacefully on January 15, 2021.  A native of Crisfield, he was born on May 15, 1937 and was the son of the late Roy C. Milbourne and the late Eloise Bradshaw Milbourne of Crisfield.  He was a graduate of Crisfield High School in 1955, and a graduate of Salisbury...

Jan 14, 2021

Argene Ward, 87, of Crisfield, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Whiton, Maryland on October 29, 1933, and was a daughter of the late Avery and Edna Henman Webb.

A graduate of Wicomico High School, she was a retired secretary for the Somerset County School System.  Over the...

Jan 11, 2021

Jerry Lee Byrd, 80, of Delmar, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home.

Born in Crisfield on February 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Essie Collins Byrd Landon and step-son of the late Leroy Landon.

A 1956 graduate of Crisfield High School, he was a US Army National Guard...

Jan 8, 2021

Geraldine "June" Parsons, 89, of Crisfield and formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Wicomico Nursing Home.

Born in Sandstone, West Virginia on August 5, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Lena Gill Cales. Her first husband, Junior Carl Zickafoose, preceded her in death in 1968, and her...

Jan 2, 2021

Jerry Lee Swift, 67, of Crisfield, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield on October 6, 1953, he was the son of Jessie Ola Cullen Swift of Crisfield and the late George William Swift.

He was a 1974 graduate of Crisfield High School and worked at...

Jan 1, 2021

Jackie Lee Kidd, 85, of Westover, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield January 6, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas Messick and Hattie Marie Nelson Messick.

She was a homemaker and attended various churches in the area including Walker Memorial Church...

Dec 29, 2020

Timothy Lee Linton, Sr., 61, of Crisfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home.

Born in Crisfield on April 19, 1959, he was a son of Harvey Linton, Sr. of Crisfield and Jo Ellen Adams Shanks of Crisfield.

A US Army veteran, he obtained his GED while stationed in Berlin, Germany. Following...

Dec 28, 2020

Dale "Mickey" Briddell, 76, of Westover, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020 from TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born May 13, 1944, he grew up in Marion and was a son of the late Milton O. Briddell Jr. and Alice Liller Briddell.

A graduate of Marion High School, he was...

Dec 28, 2020

Mae H. Daugherty, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Crisfield, Maryland on August 2, 1926 to the late Mark and Madge Harrison. Her husband, Lewis E. Daugherty, preceded her in death in 1968.

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Dec 24, 2020

James Preston Thomas, Sr., 83, of Westover, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

Born in Crisfield March 16, 1937, he was a son of the late Preston Irvin and Matilda Kathleen McCready Thomas.

He was a farmer and a member of the Crisfield Church of God. He enjoyed woodworking, his vegetable gardens,...

Dec 23, 2020

Janet L. Taylor, 57, of Crisfield, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Salisbury Center Genesis.

Born in Coudersport, PA on October 17, 1963, she was a daughter of Charles and Virginia Boyd Hoock of Coudersport.

Janet worked as a family court clerk in Georgetown, DE and most recently as a clerk in MD District Court....

Dec 20, 2020

Danny K. Lee, 68, of Crisfield, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born February 27, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Ellis O'Brien and Daisy Pearl Lee.

Danny loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved tinkering with building things, and loved music...

Dec 17, 2020

Our dad, Leon McMann, was born on February 22, 1931 to Charlie and Alma McMann. He was followed by two sisters, Jeanette Ward and Emma Jane Sterling. He was born on Tangier, Virginia and remained there until this past Thursday, December 17, 2020, when he went home to be with the Lord.

Mom would often say that...

Dec 16, 2020

Claudia Redmond Riley of Crisfield, MD moved to her new home in Heaven on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born May 18, 1938 to the late John and Edith Redmond of Lexington, KY, she was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and a grandchild, Shannon Gunderson.

She is...

Dec 15, 2020

Regena "Jeanne" Goldsborough, 73, passed away at her home into the arms of her Saviour on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Jeanne was born in Crisfield, MD, to Reggie and Jeanette Morgan. She grew up loving to play sports. In 1965, she graduated from Crisfield High School where she won the Babe Ruth Award for her excellence in...

Dec 15, 2020

Jack L. Merklein, Major (US Army, Ret.), 89, of Crisfield, died Tuesday, December 17, 2020 at Chesapeake Cove Assisted Living.

Born in Philadelphia January 9, 1931, and raised in Crisfield, he was a son of the late Mary Pruitt Daugherty and Maurice Weldon Daugherty. His wife of 64 years, Rita, preceded him in death June 5, 2017....

Dec 12, 2020

Jackie Ward, 90, of Marion Station, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield July 5, 1930, he was a son of the late James and Serena Moore Ward. He was also preceded in death by his parents who raised him, Mary and Earl Henderson. His wife of 64 years, Ruth...

Dec 9, 2020

George Edward Tull, 80, of Crisfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

Born in Crisfield June 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Norris and Elizabeth Sterling Tull.

He was a correctional officer at Eastern Correctional Institution where he retired in December of 2005....