Jeffrey D. Vincent, 62
Jeffrey D Vincent departed this life on Dec. 30, 2024. Born Feb. 25, 1962, he was the son of the late Frederick Vincent Sr. and the late Viola Hall Vincent. A lifelong resident of Laurel, he was educated in the [...]
Jacqueline Ann Erdman Crumrine, 93
Jacqueline Ann Erdman Crumrine passed away peacefully at Acts Retirement-Methodist Manor House in Seaford on Dec. 27, 2024. Jackie was born on Aug. 29, 1931 in Laurel to the late Charles Carroll Erdman and Blanche Gootee Erdman. She graduated from [...]
Wayne E. Messick, 79
Wayne E. Messick of Delmar passed away at home surrounded by his family on Jan. 7, 2025. Wayne was the son of Jean Sturm and Lynn B. Messick of Hebron, Md. He is survived by his wife of seven years, [...]
Roy Thomas Hudson, 79
Roy Thomas Hudson of Laurel, formerly of Bishopville, Md., passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. Hudson [...]
Stanley Nelson Justis, Jr., 80
Stanley Nelson Justis Jr. of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1944, in Chincoteague to his late parents, Stanley Nelson Justis, [...]
Thomas Lee Rippon, Sr.
Thomas Lee Rippon Sr., a proud veteran and dedicated community leader, passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, in Seaford. Born on Oct. 15, 1944, in Cape Charles, Va., to Severn and Eleanor Rippon, Thomas lived a life marked by service [...]
“Pickles Will Kill You”
People will often quote statistics to prove a point that they are trying to make. The problem with that is related to the fact that there are a lot of variables to any statistic. Without knowing those variables, [...]
Larry Manlove enjoys ‘the blessing of God,’ family and creating art
For Larry Manlove, life on the Eastern Shore has always been about family, faith, and a deep connection to the land and water. Born and raised in Seaford, he has lived a life steeped in tradition, moving only [...]
New ‘Hometown Hero’ banner program scheduled to launch
The town of Laurel has announced a new initiative to honor local veterans with “Hometown Hero” banners. This program, which received approval from the Mayor and Council earlier this year, will allow residents and organizations to purchase personalized [...]
Woodbridge boys’ basketball team nets Governors Challenge win over Washington
Woodbridge met Washington High School on the court at the Governors Challenge last Monday at Wicomico High School. The Blue Raiders were led by Isaiah Giles with 11 points in the 70-51 win. The Blue Raiders and Washington [...]
