All Obituaries

Shavonta Lenee Collins, 40 of Cambridge, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at University Shore Medical Center @ Dorchester in Cambridge. She was surrounded by her loving family. Shavonta was born in Cambridge August 3,1983, to her parents Tonya Woolford and Linwood Collins. Shavonta was educated in the public school system of Dorchester County. She loved her children and her siblings. Shavonta had many hobbies including reading, ole school music, feeding the seagulls, and...

Faye Rose “Purnell” Bungy, 68 of Wilmington, DE, died April 12, 2024, in Easton, MD. She was born in Easton, March 30, 1956, to the late Epiphany Roland Wilkins and the late Betty Ann Virginia Purnell-Harris. Faye was raised in Talbot County where she graduated high school. While here, she was a member of Scotts United Methodist Church. Faye was always a hard worker. She worked for Sears and Roebucks, and she also drove a tractor trailer. Later in life, she moved to Wilmington,...

Donna “Chaney” Smith, 55 of Cambridge entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1968, in Annapolis, Maryland to Judy Britton and the late Earl Chaney. Donna spent most of her years traveling around the local area with her husband and children. They later settled in Cambridge. During her time of travel, she met and married the love of her life, the Apple of her Eye, Carl Smith. This was a love made eternal....

LaWanda Maria Butler, also known as: Madea, Mrs Besley and Leapold Dina, 63 of St. Michaels, MD departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Cambridge, MD. LaWanda was born November 8, 1960, in Easton, MD to Annie Bernice Butler and the late James Author Butler. LaWanda was educated in the Talbot County Public School System. She also attended Chesapeake College, where she earned a degree in word processing, which she used to obtain employment at Caldwell Banker Real Estate in...

Kenneth Wayne Watts, 73 of Easton, departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Chestertown, Maryland, October 18, 1950, to the late Ronald Watts and Jean Ann Jarold Watts. Kenneth was known for his dedicated work as a skilled tradesman. He was lifelong hunter and loved all outdoor recreation. Kenneth married Susan Ann Forbes Watts, the love of his life and the apple of his eye. They were joined in Holy Matrimony December 7, 1968. Kenneth leaves to...

Brooke Allison, 47 of Salisbury, departed this life Monday, January 29, 2024, in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1976, to the late Warren and Franzella Allison.  Brooke grew up in New Jersey as a youngster. He attended the public-school systems of Pennsauken, New Jersey and Wicomico County, Maryland. Brooke was a member for many years of Trinity Tabernacle Church. Rev Appleby was very instrumental in Brooke overcoming many of life's...

Hamilton Ellsworth Thompson, 83 of Salisbury, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. He was born in Cambridge, November 29, 1940, to the late Goldsborough Gillis Farrow, Sr. and the late Mildred Gertrude Thompson. Ellsworth was raised in East New Market, MD. He graduated with the Class of 1958, from Maces Lane High School in Cambridge. After completing high school, Ellsworth entered the Navy Academy in Annapolis and served for 9 years. Again, he...

Denise Anne Ayers was born on April 14, 1958, to William and Dorene Cochrane in Tucson, Arizona.  She departed life on January 9, 2024.  She was educated at Rincon High School and Abbie Loveland Tuller School in Tucson, Arizona. Denise, or Nisee, as she was affectionally known, loved children, and dedicated most of her life working as a nanny or a tutor.  She established wonderful friendships with the families she worked with. Nisee loved spending time with family,...

Daniel Marcus Mapes, 34 of Salisbury, gained his wings on January 6, 2024, 11:16 a.m. Scoob, as he was better known by family and friends, was born in Wayne, New Jersey, April 30, 1989. He was the son of Nicolas Barber and Kinda Mapes. Scooby spent most of his life in Salisbury. He graduated from the Public Schools of Wicomico County. Scooby was no stranger to work. He held employment with Mountaire, Perdues, and Taco Bell. Scoob had a heart of gold. Even after losing his mother in 2006, he...

Latoya Keshaun Speller, 34 of Salisbury, took her first breath on March 7, 1989, and smiled her last smile January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of Larry Dinnail Speller, of California and the late Tyria Kim Sparks.   Toya, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was raised in Denton. She attended the public schools of Caroline County. Toya was raised in her grandfather’s church. She attended the Mission Hill Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ under...