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Jeffrey Donnall Meekins, 62 of Baltimore, was summoned to eternal rest on Tuesday,  January 14, 2020 at his residence. Born on March 4, 1957 in Dorchester County, he was the son of the late Geraldine E. Meekins and Otis Cooper, Sr. Jeffrey attended the public schools of Dorchester County, eventually graduating from Cambridge Senior High School with the class of 1975. Affectionately known as “Rags,” Jeffrey accepted Christ in his latter years and could be found reading his...

David Bailey passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Coastal Hospice in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born in Athens, Georgia on August 12, 1938 to the late Jimmie and Lelia Scott Bailey. David attended Hull County Public Schools in Athens. He came to Maryland as a migrant worker. On September 11, 1969, he married Katrena Batson and out of that union was one child, Lenae. He retired from Pictsweet in Bridgeville, Delaware. He had former employment at Hurlock Pickling and Harper and Bateman,...

Lord Sheldon Scott, 69 affectionately known as “Scotty” departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 5:58pm at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton surrounded by family. Scotty was born on August 6, 1950 in Easton, MD to Mary Norma Louise Scott and the late James Russell, Sr. He was raised in Trappe, MD and graduated from Easton High School in 1969. He moved to Connecticut and joined the military in 1970 and was medically discharged. In 1971, he met...

Samuel William Roberts Jr., born August 30, 1939, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  He was son of Ellen Stanley and the late Samuel William Sr.  He was joined together in matrimony on August 26, 1972 to Joan Perry Roberts. He was known as Jr. and Rob by his friends and family and “Doc” by his military friends.  He attended the public school of Dorchester County and graduated “Class of 1957” from Maces Lane High School. Upon...

 Janet Lee Bailey 69, a native of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland departed this life on December 29, 2019 at her home in Sudlersville, Maryland.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 24, 1950 to the late Ida Sullivan and Thomas Jones. Janet received her early childhood education in the public-school system of Queen Annes County and was a graduate of Kennard High School Class of 1968. On October 6, 1984 Janet was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Roland Bailey...

Elsbur Oliver Todd of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of MD Shore Medical Center at Cambridge, MD. He was born May 3, 1933, son of the late John West and Edna Hollis Todd.  Elsbur married the former Marie Nichols and from this union a daughter, Wendy and a son, Elvis were born. In Elsbur’s free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling.  Elsbur was preceded in death by his siblings, Leonia  Elizabeth Wongus, James Edward...

Bertina Copper, was born to Helen E. Copper and Oliver R. Copper on July 1, 1946 in Easton, Maryland. She was called to rest after a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Bertina attended Robert Russa Moton High School and later obtained her G.E.D. She was employed with Aphena Pharmaceutical until her death. She was a faithful member of Queen Esther A.M.E. church for many years. She enjoyed her life to the fullest. Bertina enjoyed being with her family, watching her soap...

Charles Leon Adams, son of the late James H. Adams Sr. and Mary Magdalene Johnson, was born July 22, 1952 in Ridgely Md. He departed this life on December 27, 2019 at his home. He was 67. Charles better known as Leon by his family and friends attended Caroline County Public Schools. He graduated from Colonel Richardson High School in 1970. Shortly after graduating he moved to Baltimore City. Leon attended Coppin State University from 1986-1991, where he graduated with a Dual Bachelor...

Russell Smith Jr. “Cool Breeze”, 81 of Cambridge passed on December 26, 2019 at Chesapeake Woods Nursing Center in Cambridge, MD. Russell was born on April 6, 1938 to the late Margaret Smith and Russell Smith Sr. Russell attended the public schools of Dorchester County and graduated Class of 1956. A few years after graduating, he joined the Army where he was honorably discharged. Russell was employed with Charlestown Senior Facility where he cared for Governor William Schaefer....