Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cambridge, Maryland
Freddie R. Doege
Oct 15, 2025
Freddie R. Doege, 78, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home on Bucktown Road, surrounded by his loving family and his loyal dog, Boo. He was born in Cambridge on January 7, 1947, and was the son of the late Freddie A. and Rosalie Twilley Doege.
Freddie graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1965,...
William "Bill" E. Watkins, Jr.
Oct 14, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, VT - William (Bill) E. Watkins, Jr., 76, died peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
William “Bill” Watkins, Jr., a devoted family man, veteran, diesel mechanic,paramedic, and firefighter, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025,surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on December 7, 1948, in Washington, DC, to William and Katherine “Kitty” (Wedge) Watkins. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Berlin,...
Martin Keith Elzey
Oct 12, 2025
Martin Keith Elzey, 71, FL of Saint Cloud, passed away on October 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 16, 1954 “on a beautiful Sunday, the sun was shining, the birds were singing”, to Milton and Lillian (Hill) Elzey in Cambridge, MD. Martin was a Veteran of the United States Army proudly serving...
Roxanne E. Cox
Oct 9, 2025
Roxanne E. Cox, 59, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at UMSMC at Easton. She was born on December 14, 1965 in Baltimore to the late Lloyd T. Cox, Jr. and Shirley Wilson Rutherford.
Roxanne went to schools in Baltimore City. She spent most of her adult years helping around the house as a homemaker. Roxanne enjoyed playing...
Allen R. Lerch
Oct 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Robert Lerch, born March 27, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to Henry and Joan Lerch. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Eileen and his 3 sons, Jason, Justin and Jon (not in height order). He also leaves behind his brother Tom, two grandchildren, Arianna and Mark, as well as...
Sandra "Susie" L. Biskach
Oct 8, 2025
Sandra “Susie” L. Biskach, 84, of Salisbury passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. She was born in Cambridge on April 5, 1941 to the late Samuel James Dail and Nellie Wilson Dail.
She graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1959. On December 11, 1959, she married Frank Charles Biskach, Sr. who passed...
John T. Payne, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
John Thomas Payne Jr, a long-time Maryland resident, passed away on September 29, 2025 at his home in Cambridge. Born on October 19, 1939, in Winchester, Virginia, to John Thomas Payne Sr and Hazel Olive Pauline Oates, John led a full life marked by diverse hobbies and professions.
A graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, John's career spanned multiple...
Russell "Rusty" P. Smith III
Sep 29, 2025
Russell “Rusty” P. Smith III of Cambridge passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Deer’s Head Hospital Center. He was born on June 12, 1944 in Macon, Georgia to the late Dr. Russell P. Smith, Jr and Betty LeCompte Smith. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Barry L. Smith.
Rusty graduated from Cambridge High School and received his...
Bonnie K. Grinnell
Sep 25, 2025
Bonnie K. Grinnell, 83, of Linkwood passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family at home. She was born on January 13, 1942 in New York State to the late Claude “Buss” Whitford and Kathryn Snow Whitford.
On October 6, 1962, Bonnie married Charles N. Grinnell who passed away on October 20, 2014 after 52 years of...
Kelly J. Pierpont
Sep 24, 2025
Kelly J. Pierpont, 50, of Easton passed away on Wednesday September 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 21, 1975 in Easton to her parents Marjorie Lednum Reed and the late Michael Hayden, Sr.
Kelly attended schools in Talbot County. She worked for C.H. Cannon and Sons whom she considered as her family. Kelly was also a notary...
Lind L. Dean
Sep 23, 2025
Lind L. Dean, 84, of Fishing Creek passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at UMSMC at Easton. She was born October 25, 1940 to the late Harry Lee and Emma Strickland Lee.
Mrs. Dean graduated from South Dorchester High School. She worked on the water with her husband before going back to college at Salisbury State to get her Master's...
Dorsey L. Blades
Sep 18, 2025
Dorsey L. Blades, 81, of Preston passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at UMSMC at Easton. He was born in Easton on October 14, 1943 to the late Orville Blades and Louise Christopher Blades.
Mr. Blades attended schools in Caroline County. On July 28, 1963, he married the former Miriam Prchal who passed away on August 25, 2025. It was...
Sarah E. Brooks
Sep 7, 2025
Sarah E. Brooks, 88, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Autumn Lake Chesapeake Woods. She was born in Cambridge on February 11, 1937 and was a daughter of the late Albert and Dora Parks.
She attended schools in Wingate. On March 8, 1977, she married Philip Brooks, Sr., who passed away on April 9, 2018. Mrs. Brooks...
Harold Mark Wanex
Sep 6, 2025
Harold Mark Wanex, 68, of Hurlock passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home. He was born in Cambridge on February 16, 1957 and was a son of Patricia LeCompte Cash and the late Harold G. Wanex.
Mark graduated from North Dorchester High School. On April 1, 1977 he married the former Cheryl Knode. Mark worked on the water...
Thomas W. Hastings
Sep 6, 2025
Thomas W. Hastings, 72, of Bishopville, MD passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1953 to the late Dr. J. Walter Hastings, Jr. and Marjorie Wright Hastings of Cambridge, Maryland.
He graduated from Catawba College, North Carolina in 1975. Mr. Hastings worked for Robbins & Adams Company in Cambridge, MD until 1981....
James R. Wheatley
Sep 1, 2025
James R. Wheatley, 81, of Trappe passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in Cambridge on August 22, 1944 and was a son of the late Roland E. Wheatley, Jr. and Bettye Dean Wheatley.
Mr. Wheatley graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1962. He and his brother Bobby were owners of Parts Wholesale.
He is survived by his...
Rufus "RT" Thomas Mills, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Rufus “RT” Thomas Mills, Jr., 77, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home. He was born in Cambridge on February 12, 1948 to the late Rufus Thomas Mills, Sr. and Edith Lee Spear.
RT graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1966. He later attended University of Maryland College Park and graduated from Salisbury State College...
James C. "PeeWee" Burton
Aug 30, 2025
James C. “PeeWee” Burton, 68, of Hurlock passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Cambridge on January 7, 1957 and was a son of the late Phillip H. Burton, Sr. and Sadie Saunders Burton.
PeeWee attended schools in Dorchester County. He worked for Ed Powell for 40 years.
He is survived by...
Robert "Robbie" Earl Hubbard, Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Earl Hubbard, Jr., 51, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his home. He was born in Easton on September 6, 1973 to Donna Wright Landon and the late Robert “Ricky” Earl Hubbard, Sr.
Robbie graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 1991. He was the owner and operator of Choptank Tavern and later...
John P. Dean
Aug 23, 2025
John P. Dean, 52, of Federalsburg passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1973 in Cambridge to the late Delmas L. Dean, Jr. and Sharon "Sharie" Mills Dean.
John attended schools in Cambridge. He later went and worked on the water. John enjoyed fishing, working and loved being with his family.
John is survived by his wife...
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