Local Obituaries for Cambridge, Maryland

Jean M. Becker

Sep 3, 2012

Jean MacFarlane Becker died peacefully at her home in Gainesville, Virginia, on September 3, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born to Henry Dudley and Donna Roberta Westenberg MacFarlane on August 11, 1924, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She grew up in Northfield, Illinois and attended Miami University of Ohio.

She married William Bain Becker in 1944....

Edward M. Arnie

Sep 2, 2012

Edward M. Arnie, 69, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital. He was born on January 16, 1943 in New York and was the son of Tillie J. Arnie.

He attended schools in Cambridge. The Arnie family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant Day.

Mr. Arnie...

Wilbur H. "Piney" Lowe

Aug 31, 2012

Wilbur H. "Piney" Lowe, 73 of Cambridge passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Cambridge on April 18, 1939 and was a son of the late Wilbur Lowe, Sr. and Alice Robbins Lowe.

He attended schools in Cambridge. On September 18, 1963, he married...

Constance J. Dodson

Aug 31, 2012

Constance J. Dodson, 79, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital. She was born in Cambridge on March 13, 1933 to the late Russell and Ruth Bangert Stack.

Mrs. Dodson attended school in Cambridge. On November 6, 1993 she married James E. "Peaches" Dodson, who passed away on January 26,...

Joseph M. Mowery, Jr

Aug 31, 2012

Joseph M. Mowery, Jr., 75, of Fishing Creek passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. He was born in Baltimore on December 21, 1936 and was a son of the late Joseph M. Mowery, Sr. and Dora Zarnowski Mowery.

He attended and graduated from Cambridge High School. In December of...

Elizabeth R. Kee

Aug 27, 2012

Elizabeth R. Kee, 86, of Cambridge passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Mallard Bay Care Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sylvia Hart Collison

Aug 19, 2012

Sylvia Hart Collison, 96, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at her home. She was born in Robbins on August 25, 1915 and was a daughter of the late Harry and Vergie Robbins Hart.

She attended schools in Robbins. In May of 1941, she married William "Cy" Collison who passed away on October...

Kimberly A. Murphy

Aug 17, 2012

Kimberley A. Murphy, 43, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital. She was born in Cambridge on July 2, 1969 and was a daughter of Frances Burton Murphy and the late Melvin A. Murphy.

She attended schools in Dorchester County. Kimberley was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and scooter riding....

Raymond C. Kell

Aug 17, 2012

Raymond Calvin Kell of Cambridge age 77 passed away on August 17th of respiratory failure in Easton Hospital after a brief undetermined illness.

Ray was an exceptional man who had the gift of making those around him feel special. Everyone who met Ray felt his love for life, his extraordinary enthusiasm and positive outlook! He loved...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Grindle

Aug 14, 2012

Gerald James "Jerry" Grindle of Church Creek, MD, departed this life on August 14, 2012 at Chesapeake Woods Center in Cambridge at the age of 75. He died as he lived, with courage, determination, great love and faith. Born June 20, 1937 in the coal mining town of South Greensburg, PA, Jerry was a big brother to nine...

Eldred "Satch" Jones

Aug 13, 2012

Eldred Albert Jones, known as "Satch" by his family and friends, 67, of Cambridge passed away at his home with his family by his side on August 13, 2012. Born, December 9th, 1944 he was the son of the late Olive "Sis" Creighton Guthrie and the late Wilson Bennett Jones.

He was raised on Hooper's Island...

Clara L. McKnett

Aug 5, 2012

Clara L. McKnett, 95, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Vienna on October 10, 1916 and was a daughter of the late William H. and Bessie Neal Layton.

Mrs. McKnett attended and graduated from Vienna High School class of 1935. On August 1,...

Don R. "Dickie" Robbins, Sr

Aug 4, 2012

Don R. "Dickie" Robbins, Sr., 61, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. He was born in Cambridge on October 17, 1950 and was a son of the late Calvin Mace "Kelly" Robbins and Catherine Lenora Hurst Robbins.

Mr. Robbins graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1968...

Bessie S. McGlaughlin

Jul 31, 2012

Bessie S. McGlaughlin, 84, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital. She was born in Cambridge on June 2, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Calvin and Sylvia Tyler Stewart.

Mrs. McGlaughlin graduated from Cambridge High School and attended nursing school in Cambridge. On February 14, 1947, she...

Doris M. Trago

Jul 30, 2012

Doris Marie Lane Trago, 82, of East New Market, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Chesapeake Woods Center in Cambridge. She was the daughter of the late Leon Mace Lane Sr. and Rose Hughes Lane. Doris was born on July 18, 1930 and attended Elementary, Junior High and High Schools in Cambridge. She graduated...

Verna E. Willey

Jul 26, 2012

Verna E. Willey, 81, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home. She was born in Wilmington, DE on February 20, 1931 and was a daughter of the late Ernest and Madeline Peters Wheatley.

She attended and graduated from Marshallton High School. On November 24, 1949, she married Eldridge M. Willey. Mrs....

Joseph Byrd Willey

Jul 22, 2012

Joseph Byrd Willey, Sr., 88 of Woolford passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Mallard Bay Care Center. He was born in Seward, Maryland on July 19, 1924 and was a son of the late Joe and Stella Olivia Mills Willey.

Byrd lived in Dorchester County his entire life and attended schools in Cambridge. He...

Matthew J. Larmore

Jul 11, 2012

Matthew J. Larmore, 41, of Cambridge passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was born in Cambridge on October 10, 1970 and was a son of Ruth Marie Green Larmore and the late James W. Larmore.

He attended and graduated from Easton High School, class of 1990. On June...

Ruth M. Davis

Jul 8, 2012

Ruth M. Davis, 51, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Dorchester General Hospital. A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Cambridge Cemetery with Pastor George W. Wheatley, Jr. officiating. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.

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Ray E. Moore, Sr

Jul 6, 2012

Ray E. Moore, Sr., 87, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Mallard Bay Care Center. He was born in Cambridge on April 15, 1925 and was a son of the late Orville and Leota Davenport Moore.

Mr. Moore attended schools in Cambridge. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was 17...