Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cambridge, Maryland
Clara Mae Messick Evans
Aug 16, 2024
Clara Mae Messick Evans, 102, passed away on August 16, 2024 at her home in Herndon, Virginia. She was born in Cambridge, Maryland on December 19, 1921.
Clara graduated from Hurlock High School in 1938 and from Easton Memorial School of Nursing in 1942. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943 and served with the 203rd General Evacuation Hospital, stationed...
Melvin G. Hickman, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Melvin G. Hickman, Jr, 89, of Cambridge passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Cambridge to the late Melvin G. Hickman, Sr. and Lee Blades Hickman.
Mr. Hickman graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1953. He married the former Kathryn “Kitten” Kennedy. Mr. Hickman served in...
Rev. Roy D. Collins
Aug 13, 2024
Rev. Roy D. Collins, 89, of Easton, passed away peacefully at UMSMC at Easton on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia on April 6, 1935 to the late John William Collins and Effie Grace White Collins.
Roy completed his education in West Virginia and Maryland. His first meeting with the love of his life, Joyce Shirk,...
Joan Elaine Hall
Aug 13, 2024
Joan “Elaine” Hall, 69, of Hurlock, MD passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born in Cambridge Maryland on January 13, 1955. Elaine was the daughter of Joan Lane Webster and the late Thomas Hudson Hall.
Elaine had a career in cleaning churches with the Dorchester Community Center. She was...
Thomas K. Applegarth
Aug 12, 2024
Thomas Keene Applegarth, 60, of Church Creek passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1964 in New York City and was a son of Sara McClaran Applegarth and the late Commander Samuel Hubert Applegarth, Jr.
Mr. Applegarth graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 1982. He joined the Submarine Service...
Wende R. Kirckhoff
Aug 8, 2024
Wende R. Kirckhoff, 66, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Wende was born to the late Earl Kirckhoff Sr. and Martha Kirckhoff and is survived by her daughter, Kara Jones (Lucas), and three grandchildren, Liam Jones, Elise Jones, and Owen Jones. Along with two brothers, Earl Kirckhoff Jr. and Forrest Kirckhoff (Janice), many...
Catherine L. Turner
Aug 7, 2024
Catherine Lynn Turner, born September 25, 1958, in Cambridge, MD to Major Neill J. Willoughby and Mary Willoughby, passed away on August 7, 2024.
She attended schools in Gelnhousen, Germany, Long Island, NY and Cambridge, MD.
Cathy worked at K & L Microwave for several years. She also worked at the Department of Juvenile Services as a transportation officer and was highly...
Joyce A. Bailey
Aug 7, 2024
Joyce A. Bailey, 74, of Hurlock passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods. She was born in Cambridge on January 11, 1950 and was a daughter of the late Fulton and Ruth Merrick Evans.
Mrs. Bailey graduated from Cambridge High School Class of 1969. On June 2, 1972, she married Tony L. Bailey. Mrs. Bailey...
Terry L. Tubman
Aug 6, 2024
Terry Lloyd Tubman, born April 29, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia to Granville and Margaret “Peggy” Tubman, passed away on August 6, 2024.
A bright and ambitious young man, Terry attended Randolph Macon Academy, before returning to the shore and graduating from Cambridge High School. After completing his education, he began his career at DuPont.
He apprenticed under his father at...
Edward C. Bozel
Aug 2, 2024
Edward C. Bozel, 82, of Hurlock, MD passed away at home on August 2nd, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on March 25th, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Pierce and Alma Anthony Bozel.
On September 7, 1996 Mr. Bozel married the former Joan Seifert. Edward served in the Army, was the past commander of the American...
Lisa L. Herbert
Jul 25, 2024
Lisa L. Herbert, 52, of Linkwood passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Sailsbury. She was born November 11, 1971 in Cambridge to Helen Coffman Niblett-Griffiths and the late Levin “Tom” Niblett, Sr.
Mrs. Herbert graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School class of 1989. On June 14, 1997 she married Alan Herbert. Lisa...
Thomas "TR" R. Pleasants
Jul 23, 2024
Thomas “TR” R. Pleasants, 48, of Rhodesdale passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his home. He was born in Easton on August 27, 1975 and was the son of the late Thomas L. and Arlene Phillips Pleasants.
TR graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1993. He served in the U.S. Army. TR worked for Verizon with 25...
Helen F. Hughes
Jul 22, 2024
Helen F. Hughes, 86, of East New Market passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at UMSMC at Easton. She was born in Cambridge on July 4, 1938 and was a daughter of the late Emory Washington Simmons and Florence Pearl Meredith Simmons.
On September 28, 1956 she married Fredrick William Hughes, Sr. who passed away on May 11, 2016. Mrs....
Melanie Beth Greenhawk
Jul 22, 2024
Melanie Beth Greenhawk, born on January 13, 1958, in Wilmington, DE, to parents Alan Goslee and Carolyn Bailey Goslee, recently passed away. She was preceded in death by her father Alan Goslee; her adoptive father, Charles Echard, Sr. (2000); and her mother, Carolyn Echard (2003).
Beth graduated from Mardela High in 1976 and earned both her Bachelor of Science in education...
Kaye F. Robinson
Jul 21, 2024
Kaye F. Robinson, 85, of Cambridge passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her daughter’s home in St. Michaels. She was born in Cambridge on July 22, 1938 and was a daughter of the late Edward DeWitt Brannock and Susie Aaron Brannock.
Mrs. Robinson graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1956. On March 1, 1957 she married Robert...
Kaye E. Smith
Jul 17, 2024
Kaye E. Smith, 79, of Cambridge passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born in Cambridge on March 15, 1945 and was a daughter of the late Ella Ruark Matherly.
Ms. Smith graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1963. She worked at Cambridge Scientific. Ms. Smith enjoyed gardening, antiques, spending...
William W. Fitzhugh, Jr.
Jul 16, 2024
William “Billy” W. Fitzhugh, Jr., 89, of Hurlock passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods. He was born in Town Point on July 19, 1934 and was a son of the late William Walton Fitzhugh, Sr. and Ruby Hurley Fitzhugh.
Mr. Fitzhugh graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1952. Most of his life, he...
Nancy L. Paulson
Jul 13, 2024
Nancy L. Paulson, 88, of East New Market passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Talbot Hospice House in Easton. She was born in East New Market on February 20, 1936 and was a daughter of the late Grover Jack Tubman and Therma Mae Parker Tubman.
Mrs. Paulson graduated from Cambridge High School. On August 1, 1964 she married David...
Susan L. Pete
Jul 10, 2024
Susan L. Pete, 75, of East New Market passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Delmar Nursing Home. She was born on March 14, 1949 to the late Ulman W. “Buster” White Jr. and Gertrude White.
Mrs. Pete graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1967. On October 22, 1967 she married Roland C. Pete, Jr. She worked over 20...
Robert B. Neil
Jul 9, 2024
Rob Neil, born August 5, 1981, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 9th. Rob’s life was marked by his dedication to both his passions and his family.
Growing up, Rob was a talented athlete, excelling as a swimmer on the Dallas High School swim team and competing in the Keystone Olympics. His love for swimming continued through his time...
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