All Obituaries

Levin Luther Fletcher departed this life on February 3, 2023, he was the son of Milbourne and Leola Fletcher. Luther was born on March 24, 1924. He was married to Mable C. Fletcher (deceased) for 60 years. Luther was preceded in death by three brothers; Milbourne, Lester, Robert, and two sisters; Helen Fletcher Ward and Mary Fletcher Montgomery. Luther enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was awarded the World War II ribbon and other metals and ribbons....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Edward Strawberry, 64 of Hurlock, MD. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday January 31, 2023. Wayne affectionately known as “Pops” was born September 30, 1958, in Dorchester County, MD. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Robert H. Strawberry Sr. and Alloma “Adeline” A. Johnson-Strawberry; two brothers Robert H. Strawberry, Jr. and David Clayton Strawberry. Wayne graduated from Dorchester...

Bernice Wilson of Unionville, MD departed this life on Thursday January 26, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center at Easton. Born on July 3, 1949 to the late James and Rosetta (Copper) Wilkins, Sr. She was educated in the Talbot County Public Schools. Bernice worked  38 years for The Dixon House in Easton. She held the positions as a cook and server. She came to know and love many of the residents and their families while she was there. She enjoyed working with Bert and their...

Monroe Quailes, Jr., was born on November 10, 1948. He departed this life on January 24, 2023 at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland. Monroe was the son of the late Lillie Mae Mercado of Bridgeville, Delaware and Monroe Evans of Finchville, Maryland. Monroe was born in Dorchester County Maryland. He attended school in the Dorchester and Caroline County school system. In 1968, Monroe enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for 4 years during the Vietnam war. In...

Melvin Douglas Lewis, 57, of Easton departed this life on January 23, 2023 at Compass Hospice in Centreville, MD.  Melvin was the son of Melvin Douglas Roberts Sr. and Mary Ann Wilson. Melvin received his education in the Talbot County public school system. He held various jobs throughout his life but his most memorable ones were working in construction and for Gay’s Seafood. Melvin was very adventurous making his way to travel to Kentucky, New York, North Carolina and Atlanta,...

Traviar Demonte Davis, Sr., known as “Tra,” was born to Ethel Thompson and the late William Hawkins, Sr., on August 27, 1976, in Easton, Maryland. He was called home to eternal rest and peace at the age of 46 on January 21, 2023, in Easton, Maryland. Tra was raised in St. Michaels, Maryland, and began his education there. They later moved to Preston, Maryland, and he finished his education at Colonel Richardson High School. He was a loving son, brother, special uncle, dad, ultimate...

Janice (Jan) Leigh Duley—beloved wife of Dennis Paul Duley and mother of Kallie Lorraine and Bradley Hunt Duley—passed away at her home in Easton, MD on January 19, 2023, at the age of 59. Jan was born on February 28, 1963, in Guam, where her father was stationed with the U.S. Navy. In May of 1985, she received a Fine Arts degree from Marymount University. Jan and Dennis married on Leap Day, February 29, 1994, while residing in Upper Marlboro, MD, eventually relocating to...

Gertrude (“Sugar”) McCormick MCCORMICK – Gertrude T., of Easton, a native of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, on January 19, 2023 in her 89th year. Gertrude spent her early life in Brooklyn where she graduated from Catherine McAuley high school in 1951. She married her soul mate and beloved husband Jim in 1959. They raised their four children in Coram, Long Island where Gert’s Christmas Eve parties became a local tradition. After Jim’s retirement, they moved to Long...