All Obituaries

Daniel O. Henry, 84, peacefully transitioned from this life on June 19, 2019 at his home in East New Market, MD after years of failing health.  His wife was by his side. He was born September 30, 1934 in Thompsontown, MD to the late Edith Coleman Henry and Floyd Henry.  Daniel was raised in Thompsontown and attended Dorchester County Public Schools.  In 1958, Daniel was drafted to the U.S. Army.  During his enlistment, he was stationed in Korea.  He grew homesick...

On Sunday, June 16, 2019, Shirley Thomas Wilson quietly answered the call of our Heavenly Father from labor to rest at her home in Easton, Maryland.  Born on April 24, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James W. Thomas Sr. and the late Catherine Brummel Thomas. At an early age, Shirley became a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she learned spiritual and religious teachings under Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woods.  She also sang on the youth choir. Shirley was a...

Timothy Franklin Sampson, 56 known as Timmy of Cambridge Maryland departed this life on Thursday June 13, 2019 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge.  He was born on Thursday June 28, 1962 in Cambridge to Jeanette Loretta Elliott Sampson and the late Herman Franklin Sampson.    As a young child Timmy was raised and educated in Cambridge where he spent all his life including a solid foundation in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Growing up, he...

On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Edward Long Sampson departed this life at his home in Preston, Md.  where he quietly and peacefully succumbed   to the will of God and entered into everlasting life.  Edward ,also known as “Eddie” to many, was born May 31, 1938 in Centreville, Md. to the late Marion and Rosetta Sampson.  Eddie’s life in Queen Anne County was full of many wonderful memories he made with his family and friends. He was educated in the Talbot...

Cleo Victoria Hines Brooks, 71 of Easton, MD departed this life June 8, 2019 at Genesis Health Care, The Pines, Easton, MD. Cleo was born May 18, 1948 in Easton, MD.  She was the oldest daughter of the late David Henry and Edna Ockimey Hines. Mrs. Brooks was a graduate of Easton Senior High School, Easton, MD. She also worked at House In The Pines, Easton, MD.  She then went to Del-Mar-Va Beauty School, Salisbury, MD.  After graduation from Del-Mar-Va Beauty School, she...

Anthony Lamont Wheatley, 69 formerly of Cambridge, departed this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Kent County Hospice House in Chestertown, MD.  Born June 28, 1949, he was the son of Lillie Mae Fields Ross (Robert), Philadelphia, PA and the late James G. Wheatley of Cambridge, MD.  He attended the public schools of Dorchester County. Tony, as he was affectionately called was raised by his grandmother the late Grace Wheatley. Though a childhood accident left Tony with a mental...

Karon Stacey Holland 49, entered eternal rest on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Genesis House of the Pines, Easton. Karon and her sister Sharon were born on May 11, 1970 in Baltimore, MD.  Karon was the daughter of Glendora Holland and the late Webster Holland.  Karon, being the oldest was the rambunctious and mischievous one, always inquisitive asking questions.  She also never backed down from anyone always having to have the last word. Karon graduated from St. Michaels...

George William Lanman, Sr. of Carmichael, MD departed this life at the age 78 on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. He was the son of the late Janice W. Lanman and Beulah Romena (Nelson) Hunter. He was born March 14, 1941 in Queen Annes County, Maryland. He received his education in the Queen Annes County public schools and graduated from the Kennard High School class of 1959. He was affectionately known as Daddy, Pop-Pop and "Sweet...

Virginia Mae Farrare Stanley, the youngest of four children born to the late Charles and Elsie Askins Farrare, departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Chesapeake Woods Center in Cambridge, MD at the age of 91. Virginia was born in Reid’s Grove, MD on July 7, 1927. She was reared in the communities of Vienna and Reids Grove. She received her formal education in the public schools of Dorchester County and attended St. Clair High School in Cambridge, MD. Virginia spent most of...