obituaries

Oct 3, 2019

Jason Patrick Byrd, 44, of Crisfield, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Born in Crisfield July 30, 1975, he was a son of Anthony James "Tony" and Kathy Ann Martin Byrd of Salisbury.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1993, he was a former service tech at Walmart Automotive...

Sep 27, 2019

Odila Anna Marie Vrabez Santo, 88, of Crisfield, MD and formerly of Marmet, WV passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Born in Trieste, Italy, December 21, 1930, she was the daughter of Agastino Vrabez and Ludmilla Daneu Vrabez. Odila's education was interrupted by WWII and her family suffered great hardship and the...

Sep 18, 2019

David P. Knierim, 44, of Fruitland, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Born in Salisbury, he was a son of Henry Martin Knierim, Jr. and Mabel Landon Knierim of Marion.

He was a 1993 graduate of Crisfield High School and worked as a care taker at Dove Pointe in Salisbury.

Sep 11, 2019

Richard Harry "Tiny" Quick, 70, of Westover and formerly of Binghamton, New York, passed away on September 11, 2019 at his home.

Born in Binghamton on October 7, 1948, he was a son of the late Harry Smith Quick and Lillian Jean Hoyt Quick. His wife, Deborah Anne Handzel Quick, preceded him in death on August 19,...

Sep 8, 2019

Jesus "Johnny" Sanchez Perez, 72, of Crisfield,  passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at McCready Health.

Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on July 31, 1947, he was a son of the late Evaristo Perez and Felicita Sanchez Perez.

He was a painter and enjoyed fishing and building decks. Above all, he loved his family,...

Sep 8, 2019

Larry James Powell, 79, of Marion passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

Born in Crisfield on July 6, 1940, he was a son of the late Lorenzo Quell and Ella Jane Henderson Powell.

A 1958 graduate of Marion High School, he was resident maintenance engineer for the MD...

Aug 31, 2019

Charles Lewis Whitney, 75, of Hebron, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

He was born in Crisfield on August 15, 1944 and was the son of the late Kathryn Lewis Whitney who died in 1951.

He was a graduate of Marion High School class of 1962 and was...

Aug 28, 2019

Gregory C. "Greg" Sterling, Sr., 72, of Crisfield, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.

Born in Crisfield on March 19, 1947, he was the son of the Thomas C. "Jazzy" Sterling, Jr. and Pauline Robertson Sterling Nelson.

Greg was a retired funeral director and embalmer.  He served his apprenticeship from 1972-1974 and attended...

Aug 25, 2019

Sara Jane Sparks Thomas, 85, of Crisfield, MD, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at McCready Memorial Hospital.

Born in Clayton, DE on September 10, 1933, she was a daughter of the late George Medford Sparks and Ruth Day Sparks.  Her husband of 61 years, Dr. Robert Willis Thomas, Jr., preceded her in death April 4, 2016.

Aug 17, 2019

Milton H. "Mickey" Justice, 87, of Crisfield, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.

Born in Crisfield November 22, 1931, he was a son of the late Grafton and Nellie Hinman Justice.  His wife of 61 years, Emma Gladys Cullen Justice died June 25, 2016.

A graduate of Crisfield High School...

Jul 25, 2019

Jerry Rue Sterling, Sr., 69, of Crisfield, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Born in Crisfield on December 22, 1949, he was a son of the late Linwood Benson Sterling, Sr. and Laura Frances Davis Sterling.

He worked for Handy's Seafood and enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and playing video...

Jul 25, 2019

Bobbie Jean Somers, 75, of Crisfield, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home.

Born in Crisfield January 18, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Olive Landon Hickman and Robert Danizio.  Her husband of 46 years, Allen R. "Boh" Somers, preceded her in death July 14, 2008.

She was a homemaker and worked...

Jul 21, 2019

Kenneth Aldon Bell, 92, of Marion Station, passed away at McCready Health on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Born in Crisfield on March 9, 1927, he was a son of the late Orville Aldon and Grace Avalon Danson Bell.

A Marion High School Graduate, he was a poultry farmer and for over 20 years he worked...

Jul 21, 2019

Ethel B. Pusey Tawes, 88, of Melfa, VA and formerly of Salisbury, MD and Crisfield, MD, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Salisbury July 20, 1931, and was raised in Crisfield. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Wanita Trammel Pusey.  Her husband, Jay M. Tawes, preceded her in...

Jul 15, 2019

William T. "Bill" Jones, 78, of Salisbury and formerly of Crisfield and Smith Island, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home.

Born in Crisfield September 14, 1940, he was a son of the late Tawes and Ruby Riggin Jones.  He was the retired owner of Quality Canon Copier.

Bill was a unique person who...

Jul 11, 2019

Mary Gay Adkins, 89, of Marion Station, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield.

Born in Crisfield on August 6, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Ewing and Agnes Nock Reese.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1946, she worked many years as secretary...

Jul 4, 2019

Tommie Lee Evans, 71, of Crisfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from PRMC in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield October 25, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas Carey and Lois Eileen Hall Carey.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1965, she was owner of...

Jul 4, 2019

Jimmy Lee Laird, Sr., 75, of Delmar, MD and formerly of Westover and Crisfield, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home.

Born in Crisfield on November 6, 1943, he was a son of the late Clayton Laird, Sr. and Daisy Belle Abbott Laird.

A US Navy Vietnam era veteran, he worked 10 years at...

Jul 1, 2019

Carol Todd Creasy, 79, of Crisfield, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home.

Born in Crisfield October 9, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Major Carroll Todd, Jr. and Emma Willis Parks Todd.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1957 and Salisbury State Teacher's College, she was a school...

Jun 22, 2019

Emily P. Sterling, 93, of Crisfield, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.

Born in Crisfield on July 7, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Ruby Adams Matthews.

A graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1943, she was a sales clerk for many years at McCrory's...