All Obituaries

Lori Ann Cooper was born on April 3, 1963 to the late Rufus Rivers and Gertrude Hughes in Cambridge, Md. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, MD. Lori received her education in the public schools of Dorchester County, MD. Lori loved cooking, watching her soap operas and spending time with her family. She hosted many family gatherings and cookouts for both family and friends. Lori was a loving mother,...

Mark William Rankin, of Easton, Maryland, died on September 9, 2023.  He was born February 15, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph Rankin, M.D. and Eunice Duncan Rankin. His parents are predeceased as well as his brother Stephen.  He is survived by his wife Ann Rasmussen (Easton MD), two brothers Gregory Rankin (Greenbelt MD) and David Findley (Mary) (Washington, D.C.), and many beloved Rankin and  Duncan relatives. Mark grew up in Adelphi and Annapolis, Maryland.  He...

James Oliver Copper, known to many as “Buddy” or “J.C.” transitioned on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Easton, Maryland. Buddy as most called him, was born on September 29, 1941 to Helen Elizabeth and Oliver R. Copper. He attended Talbot County Public Schools and graduated with the class of “1959”. Buddy was employed with Cadmus Printing before his retirement. He was member of the Blake Blackston Post #77, where you could...

Caryn Faye Brown, 27 of Federalsburg, MD passed away on September 4, 2023.  Caryn was born in Norman, Oklahoma on March 22, 1996 to Nancy Geeslin and Darwin Banks.Caryn received her education in Wicomico County Schools.  She loved to cook for others and hang out with her friends.  She had an infectious smile and would always make you laugh.  She was known for her beautiful freckles and dimples.  She enjoyed spending time with her kids and family.  Caryn...

Donna Marlene Butler of Preston, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 58. Donna was born on January 8, 1965, in Easton, MD and was the second daughter to the late Donald and Etta Butler. Donna affectionately known as Marlene or Mal attended school in Caroline County and graduated from Colonel Richardson High School with the class of 1983.  During her school years she participated...

Herbert Heinrich Frobenius, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, in Sherwood, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. Herbert was a devoted husband and father, survived by his wife Heidi, their sons Gary and Kirk, and their daughter Heidi. He cherished his role as “Opi” to his many adoring grandchildren. A proud direct descendant of the famed Renaissance printer Johann Froben, Herbert was born on January 4, 1940, in Gottingen, Niederachsen, Germany.  After joining the...

Linda Marie Winston B.K.A. Lynn or Cookie to some, was born on September 10, 1967 to the late Curtis Ronald Allen and Joan Marie Tabron in Easton, MD departed this life on August 17, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Linda attended the public schools in Caroline County and graduated from Colonel Richardson High School in the class of 1986. Linda was employed at Black and Decker for many years until they closed. She was also employed at Easton Memorial Hospital for several years. She also was a...

Mildred Jones, daughter of the late William Jones and Claudia Primusa Jones was born on October 4, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina.  She departed this life on August 16, 2023, at Tidal Health Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. Mildred was educated in Caroline County Public Schools.  Mildred was a warm, compassionate woman with a sense of humor and an infectious smile. She was a faithful member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church up until her health failed in 2020.  She...