All Obituaries

Anita J. Syfert (87) passed away on October 17, 2021.  She was born on July 16, 1934 to William and Dorothea  Alberta (Wellein) Leibold in Maybee, Michigan. Anita was a full-time homemaker and part-time food clerk/cashier for 30 years.  After her children were grown, she ran the family owned square-dance apparel store called ‘Jean and Jer’ for 3 years.  She and her husband Jerry exhibited and sold their woodwork/sewing creations at many high-end craft shows, under...

Gladys Mae Blake affectionately known as “Shirley” was called to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, Maryland. She was 84. Shirley was born in Easton on August 15, 1937, to the late Alvin and Frances Johns. Shirley was educated in the Talbot County Public School system and graduated from Moton High School in 1955. On August 15, 1958, Shirley married Walter Edward Blake Sr., and from this union two...

Sarah Lou Hobbs, the daughter of the late Emma Hamilton and Percy Fulton was born on March 15, 1932 in Thomason, GA.  She was called from her labor to reward peacefully on October 9, 2021 in Victorville, California, with her daughter at her side. Sarah was married to the late Jimmie Hobbs Sarah was raised in GA and received her education in the McDuffie County Public School system. In 1952, Sarah and Jimmie moved to Maryland. She worked at Hurlock Pickle Factory but her true passion...

Ondrey Lopez Jolley of Hurlock, MD departed this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Center in Easton, MD. He was 61 years old. Onnie, as he was affectionately known, was born in Seaford, DE on September 17, 1959 to the late Essie Batson-Cephas and Thomas Jolley. Onnie received his education in the Dorchester County School System.  He entered the workforce in his late teens. He worked at Bayshore Chicken Factory before going to work...

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, the Lord whispered “sweet peace” to our beloved, Pearl Edna Oliva; and she was called home to be with The Lord. She departed this life at Tidal Health - Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, DE surrounded by her husband and children. She was 73 years old. Pearl Edna Oliva, was born in Cordova, Maryland, on April 20, 1948 to the late Carol and Hazel Warner, Sr. She was educated in the Talbot County School System and received her diploma from Penn...

Bertha Elenora Frieson was born on July 20, 1940 in Easton, MD to the late Fowler and Rosie Bantum. She was raised in Trappe, MD. She departed this life on October 3, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Laurel, MD at the age of 81. Bertha was educated at Robert Russum Moton High School in Easton, MD. She retired from Allen Family Foods and later went to work for McCroy’s Laundry for over 40 years until they closed the business. Bertha was a member of Bethel AME Church in...

Michael Jerome Holliday, affectionately known as “Muff” or “Dollar” departed this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.  Born on March 9, 1952 to the late Solomon T. Fosque, Dorsey L. Holliday, Sr. and Dorothy L. Holliday. He was married to the late Joan Copper Holliday. Michael was the owner of Holliday Landscape Maintenance and a partner in Unlimited Land Management LLC. Prior to becoming a business...

Larry De’Angelo Dukes peacefully passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Easton Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with Covid 19. He was 55 years old. Larry was born December 11, 1965 in Milford Delaware to Alfred W, Dukes Sr. and Coty M. Dukes. He was raised by his maternal grandmother Alice Nichols.  Larry attended school in Federalsburg Md. Growing up as a child Larry” loved “everything about tractor trailers. He would often go on short trips with the...

Bridgette I’esha Williams, was born in Cambridge, Maryland on July 2, 1991 to Whitney F. Cephas of Hurlock, MD and Rita F. Barnes-Cephas of Greenwood, DE. She transitioned to eternal paradise on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Tidal Health Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, DE, surrounded by her loved ones. Bridgette was a loving, kind, gentle and peaceful person who enjoyed all things in her God given life. In her upbringing she attended Greater Full Gospel Church. She was a true friend...