James Shober, 70, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on September 27, 2023. Mr. Shober was preceded in death by his brother John Shober and mother, Martha Shober. He is survived by sister-in-law, Cathy Latoof. Mr. Shober loved music, especially Bob Dylan. He was well known for his quick wit, trivia knowledge, and independent spirit. He will be missed by the many people whose life paths he crossed.

Robert “Rob” R. Foxwell, Sr., 60, of East New Market passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was born in Cambridge on July 14, 1963, and was a son of Charlotte Knowles Foxwell and the late Bobby Wilson Foxwell. Rob graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 1981. He worked in the family business of Foxwell's Land Improvement. Rob was married to the former Amye Fitzhugh. His true passions...

Linda M. Spicer, 73, of Church Creek passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Andrews on July 14, 1950, and was a daughter of the late George Guy McGlaughlin and Dorothy Wroten McGlaughlin. Linda graduated from South Dorchester High School class of 1968. On August 14, 1971, she married the love of her life, Lingan T. Spicer. Together they formed Holly Lane Farms, where she was integral to the success of the business and was...

Harlan Frederick Tjaden, 72, of Cambridge, MD, passed away on September 23, 2023 in Easton Md. He was born on November 10, 1950, in Salisbury, MD, to the late Fred Albert Tjaden and Martha May Douglass Tjaden. Harlan grew up on his family farm in East New Market, MD, and graduated from North Dorchester High School in 1968. He dedicated his career as a maintenance employee at the Rescue Fire Company in Cambridge, MD, until his retirement. Harlan was also a long-time member of the Coast Guard...

Eloise M. Martin, 85, of Vienna passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at The Pines in Easton. She was married to Billy G. Martin. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 1pm at Dorchester Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.

Robert “Bobby” T. Fairbanks, 50, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at UMSMC at Easton. He was born in Cambridge on March 22, 1973 and was a son of Brenda Diane Lewis Fairbanks and the late Thomas J. “Pete” Fairbanks, Jr. He is survived by two daughters Megan Fairbanks and Jenna Fairbanks both of Cambridge, his mother Diane Fairbanks of Cambridge, a sister Lisa Edgell and husband Dana of Federalsburg, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins....

Thomas L. Holotik, 69, of Crocheron passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born in Cambridge on March 7, 1954 and was a son of Amanda Lee Murphy Holotik and the late John Holotik. Mr. Holotik attended schools in Dorchester County. He worked on the water and he enjoyed his corvette, spending time with his grandson, looking for arrowheads and being on the water. Mr. Holotik was a member of the Cambridge Moose where he was serving as...

Kenneth L. Middleton, 69, of Easton passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Easton on May 31, 1954 and was a son of the late Vernon D. “Sonny” Middleton and Frances Dorrell Middleton. He attended Queen Anne County High School and later received his GED. On July 31, 2008, he married the former Christine Butts who passed away on July 25, 2023. Mr. Middleton was a construction worker for over 40 years where he was a...

Jean Marie Harris (Jeannie), 77, of Cambridge, formerly of Salisbury, MD  passed away on August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1946 in Kingston, PA to the late Betty and Robert Edwards.  She was a sister to eight siblings.  In addition to her parents, Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband, David James Harris, Sr. and son David James Harris, Jr., three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Harris is survived by her daughter Sherri Price...

Edward M. Thomas, 89, of East New Market passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Homestead Manor in Denton. He was born in Elliott Island on October 3, 1933 and was a son of the late Melvin and Pearl Thomas. Mr. Thomas was raised and attended public schools in Dorchester County. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He served aboard the Destroyer USS Harwood DDE 861 during the Korean War. On June 13, 1987 he married the former Freida Kinnamon. Mr....