James Walter “Jim” Samans of Milton passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Hospice Center in Milford after a long battle with heart and lung illness. Born on Feb. 24, 1942, in Salem, New Jersey, Jim was [...]

Barbara Marie Baker of Laurel passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, at TidalHealth PRMC in Salisbury. She was born on March 29, 1942 in Millsboro to the late Olan and Mary Boyce. Barbara graduated from Laurel High School, and after [...]

Marie Ellen Hovatter, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930, in Salisbury, Marie spent her life devoted to her family and home. Marie’s warmth [...]

Dennis B. Hearn of Laurel passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026. He was born on Nov. 18, 1945, the son of the late Boyce and Reba Hearn. Dennis was a man of many talents. He was a sheet metal [...]

Willa Faye Merrill, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and talented seamstress, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on Monday, Dec. 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Parsons, WV, Willa Faye lived a full and vibrant life, [...]

Frances Hurley Ryan, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Born April 17, 1934, in Seaford to Berniece and Frank Hurley, Frances loved dancing—ballet and Spanish styles—and was crowned Miss Seaford in 1952, [...]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Wayne E. Dickerson. Wayne, born on Nov. 19, 1939, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025. Though our hearts ache, we may take comfort in knowing that Wayne is now at [...]

Michael James von Thenen passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born in Queens, NY on April 26, 1966, the son of the late Heinrich and Edith von Thenen. Michael [...]