Virginia Lee (Ginny) Hanna Brassel of Annapolis, Maryland passed away surrounded by her family on May 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born to Mabel Marguerite Brown Hanna and Henry H. Hanna on July 24, 1950 in Salisbury, Maryland, the shore always remained a special place in her heart. Ginny was found every summer rocking on the porch of her beloved Ocean City home, “The Virginia Lee”. Family and friends looked forward to seeing her smiling face and hearing her infectious laugh as they walked up and down the boardwalk. People from every walk of life could be found enjoying the ocean breezes from the Virginia Lee’s porch. Ginny earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971 from Stratford College in Danville, Virginia. She met the love of her life, Jon Brassel on spring break in Ft. Lauderdale in 1968 and they married December 18, 1971. She owned and operated “Hawbuck Harness, a dress shop in downtown Annapolis and was co-owner of “the Perfect Nanny” also in Annapolis. After having her first son, Will, Ginny began an active career of volunteer service. Whether it was at one of her sons’ schools, Indian Creek School, Severn School or Gilman school, or elsewhere in the community, her talents for service were renowned. Ginny loved children and she considered it a privilege whenever she was able to touch their lives. She and Jon “adopted” a kindergarten class to provide essential learning tools to be used in the classroom. For her birthday each year, she requested gifts be made to the students in lieu of a gift for herself. Ginny was a member of the Junior League of Annapolis for many years and also served on the board of the SPCA. Ginny had an unparalleled love of people and she lived each day with the goal to do something special for someone else. She was fiercely loyal to her family and friends and she was loved by all who knew her. Ginny is survived by her devoted husband Jon William Brassel, her two sons Jon William Brassel Jr. (Jill) of Jacksonville, Florida and Ryan Hanna Brassel (Kelly) of Annapolis, Maryland, her beloved granddaughter Savannah VirginiaLee of Annapolis, her siblings Henry H. Hanna III (Dara), Frank B. Hanna Sr. (Nancy) all from Salisbury, Maryland and Nancy Clair Godwin (James) of Spruce Pine, NC. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand – nieces and grand- nephews. Funeral services are Monday May 18th at 11am at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 155 St Peter’s Street, Salisbury, Maryland. Burial will be private. A memorial reception “The O Sugar Affair” will be held June 2nd 5-7:30pm at Annapolis Yacht Club, 2 Compromise Street, Annapolis, Maryland. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Ginny to Severn School (116 Maple Avenue Severna Park, Maryland 21146), Indian Creek School (680 Evergreen Road, Crownsville, Maryland 21032) or Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland 21122). Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
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Rosa Mae Gladden Hayman, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2015 at the Hartley Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pocomoke City, MD, with her family at her side. Born in Willis Wharf, Virginia, on June 25, 1927, she was a daughter of the late E. Densmore and Lelia Hatzel Gladden. Following graduation from Temperanceville High School, she attended business school and during WW II, worked as a time keeper in the shipyard in Norfolk. She then returned to the eastern shore of Virginia. She met and married James H. Hayman in 1946 and they raised their family in Pocomoke City. Her interests included antique furniture and gardening and she was active in the First Baptist Church. Her work experience included being a seamstress, florist, bank teller at Maryland National Bank and part-time teacher’s assistant, but her heart was always in raising her family. Mrs. Hayman is survived by three sons, James H. Hayman, Jr. and his wife Lois of Berlin, Stephen Layne Hayman of St. Petersburg, FL and John Alan Hayman of Columbia, MD; two sisters, Elsie Campbell of Dover, DE and Anna Bailey of Sanford, VA and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Hayman, Sr. in 2002, her son Douglas Wayne Hayman and one brother Al Gladden. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Paul Elligson, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Holloway Funeral Home in Pocomoke City, where family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the First Baptist Cemetery, Old Snow Hill Road, Pocomoke City, MD. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 497, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. To send condolences to the family please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
Anne Marie Hummer Ball, 80, of East New Market, formerly of Salisbury, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the residence of her daughter, Lisa Ball. Born in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Roy William Hummer and Edith Belle Pyne Hummer. Anne retired in 1993 as a school teacher at Fruitland Intermediate in Wicomico County after 35 years. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association and Riverside United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Wilson Ball; a daughter, Lisa M. Ball; 3 grandchildren, Dane Ball (Erin), Brittany and Brooke Coleman; a great grandson, Owen Joseph Ball; 2 sisters, Ruth Swindell of Newport News, VA and Joyce Hastings (David) of Landenberg, PA; a brother, William Hummer (Thelma Flewelling) of Middletown, DE; a daughter-in-law, Donna S. Ball of Shelby, NC; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph David Ball. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. Officiating will be Pastor Rob Welsh, assisted by Ranny Townsend. Contributions may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, MD Chapter, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Alice Y. Shaver, 82, of Sharptown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake surrounded by her family. Born in Westernport, MD she is the daughter of the late Robert William and Mildred Catherine Hott Michael. Mrs. Shaver devoted her early years to raising her children and once they were grown she enrolled into the nursing program at the Wicomico Vocational Center. When she graduated in 1977 she was hired with Peninsula Regional Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit where she lovingly cared for her patients for 20 years and formed strong bonds with many of her co-workers. After retiring, Alice spent many years working at the Historic Bethel Store, the family owned business since 1981, where she could be found answering the phone, taking orders, or spending hours telling stories about her husband and children to the customers who were more like family to her. Left to cherish her memory are four sons, a daughter, and their spouses: Edwin Michael & Peggy Shockley Shaver of Mardela Springs, MD, Leslie Mark & Natalie Burke Shaver of Bethel, DE, Barry Steven Shaver of Sharptown, MD, Timothy Brian & Theresa Ware Shaver of Hebron, MD, Kimberley Yvonne Shaver & Jay Walker of Sharptown, MD, a very special niece, Stacey Klipp Foxwell, and her family of Westminster, MD, and a daughter-in-law, Deborah Wheeler, of New Ringgold, PA. She is also survived by her brother and his wife, William & Patti Michael, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, and her sister, Sandra Sharrer, of Utah. Alice (Mom-Mom), also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren that were, and always will be, her pride and joy, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Felton Shaver, and son, Cary Lee Shaver. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 am at Holloway Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The Rev. Rich Walton will officiate. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice or The National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family
Doris E. (Brouillet) Roy, 82, of 32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, formerly of 251 Park Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner. Born in Gardner on April 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Exilda (LeBlanc) Brouillet. Doris graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church and its Ladies of Ste. Anne Society. Doris was employed by Bolster Oil Company of Gardner as the bookkeeper for twelve years, retiring in 1982. She was previously employed by Coolidge Motors of Gardner. She enjoyed love story movies on television and reading romance novels. Doris was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Roger O. Roy who died in 2006. She leaves two daughters, Janet A. Brehio and her husband James of Templeton and Patricia M. Handrahan and her fiancé Carl Christensen of Scarborough, Maine; one sister, Pauline Smith of Colonial Heights, VA; one sister-in-law, Gloria Brouillet of Gardner; one granddaughter, Toni L. Telepciak and her husband Jacob of Littleton; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Elise Telepciak; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one brother, Louis Brouillet who died in 1980. Funeral Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner is handling the arrangements.
Frank Milton Jenkins, 66, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Anchorage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Milton James Jenkins, Sr. and Doris Mae Disharoon Jenkins. “Mickey” was US Army veteran and a member of The Salvation Army. He had worked as a roofer for Peninsula Roofing Company. He enjoyed wrestling and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah Sue Knapp Jenkins; a son, Frankie Milton Jenkins, Jr; 2 step-sons Kenneth Bryan Phillips and William Knapp; 3 brothers, Milton James Jenkins, Jr., Kirk Arnold Jenkins and Robert James Jenkins; and a sister, Doris Amber Schuyler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Wade Jenkins. A memorial service will be held on Thursday evening, May 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm at The Salvation Army in Salisbury with Major Vic Tidman officiating. Contributions may be made in his memory to The Salvation Army, 407 Oak St., Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Harry Preston Truitt, III, 45, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Karen Marshall Noble of Salisbury and the late Harry Preston Truitt, Jr. Harry worked as a carpenter for Shipe Construction. He enjoyed video gaming and pool league. He is also survived by uncles, Doug Marshall, Ted Whealton, Clifford Marshall, Daniel Whealton, Randy Marshall, H. E. Whealton, Barry Whealton, Garry Whealton; cousins, Shelia Marriner, Richard “Richie” Marshall, Robert Marshall; good friends, Tommie Kush and Wayne Phippin and a special little girl, Sarah Little. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his aunt, Cynthia Marshall and uncles Ross Whealton and David Whealton. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Lighthouse Wesleyan Church in Fruitland. Chaplain Jana Long will officiate. Everyone is invited to share a special memory at the service for Harry. Contributions may be made in his memory to ALS Clinic, c/o PRMC, 100 East Carroll St., Salisbury, MD. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Robert Muller, Jr., 62 of South River, NJ, died on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Born on October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha Muller of Weehawken, NJ. Bob’s working career spanned over 3 decades in the SEMAC Division of NY/NJ Port Authority. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 214 and Masonic Lodge #72. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Rose Sevigny; two daughters, Jessica Line of Chattanooga, TN and Kristen Line of Baltimore, MD and their families. He is also survived by a sister, Suzanne Muller Koegler of NJ and her family. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:30 PM at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron, MD. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, MD. Rev. Elmer Davis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
Joyce Anderson Webster of Salisbury (81) passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the John B. Parsons Home in Salisbury. Born in Milford, Delaware on December 11, 1933, she was the only child of Elwood Joseph Anderson and Sarah Reynolds Scotton. Joyce’s parents were killed when they were struck by an automobile when she was the age of 4. She was reared by her grandparents, Marshall & Virginia Hammond. Joyce attended public school in Seaford, Delaware and graduated from Seaford High School in 1951. She was a resident of Seaford until she married Walter D. Webster on December 7, 1973, and then moved to Salisbury. Joyce and Walter owned summer residences in Ocean City and Fenwick for 35 years during which they spent the summer months. In her early adult life, she was employed by Drs. Rawlins and Adamopolus in Seaford and Salisbury. After marriage, Joyce and her husband joined in several business enterprises including Martini’s Restaurant, Butler-Jones Air Freight and A & W. Homes. For 20 years along with her husband, she owned and operated The Gospel Shop in Salisbury; which was reputed to be one of the top 5 Christian book stores in the nation. Through the years she delighted in her flowers and dogs, Sammy and Winston. She and her husband did extensive traveling including all 50 states and most of the Northern Hemisphere. Joyce was a devout Christian and attributed that part of her life to Rev. Roland Tice. She enjoyed her church membership at Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a prolific reader and spent at least two hours with her Bible every morning. She enjoyed attending Christian events and fellowship with her Christian friends. Joyce is survived by her husband of 41 years, Walter D. Webster; 3 children from her first marriage to Glen Sizemore, Pamela S. Render and husband, John of Parsonsburg, G. Scott Sizemore and wife, Rhonda of Salisbury and Greg W. Sizemore and wife, Jamie of Seaford; 5 step-children: Pamela Ward, Arthur D. Webster, Nancy Parkes, Lisa E. Davis all of Salisbury and Mary Hudson of Rehobeth, DE; 4 grandchildren: Chris Render and wife, Charity, Peter Render and wife, Emily, Lara Banks and husband, Tim and Amanda Sizemore; 7 step-grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Salisbury. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home and on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. The Rev. Bruce Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Parsons Cemetery. A reception will follow the service at the Delmarva Evangelistic C hurch Community Center on Gordy Road in Salisbury. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21704. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Timothy Willard Simpson, 24, passed away following complications from surgery at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury on Monday, March 25, 2015. Born July 17, 1990 in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of Timothy William Simpson and his “adopted mother” Kathy Thompson. Timmy graduated from Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill, MD and he loved all that lovingly cared for him there. Timmy is survived by his devoted father, Timothy William Simpson and his partner, Kathy Thompson, who was no less than a mother to him; grandparents Tex and Mary Simpson of Princess Anne; Grandma Shirley of Pocomoke City; step brother; step sister; his birth mother and two sisters; several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members, who provided strength and comfort through difficult times. His family and loved ones will hold a Celebration of Timmy’s Life on Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM at the Log Cabin, at the end of Winter Quarters Drive on the Pocomoke River in Pocomoke City, MD. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the staff in the I.C.U. at PRMC and especially to his nurses who were his “Mommas”. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Delaware, Inc., 1901 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, or visit, www. rmhde.org/. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. To send condolences to the family please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
George Joseph Silk 82 of Salisbury, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Margaret Brown Miller. Mr. Silk was a U.S. Army veteran in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean conflict. He was a Baltimore County Policeman for over 25 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was an avid Orioles, Ravens and Colts fan. When he lived in Baltimore he was involved in youth recreational sports. He is survived by his wife, Valarie Silk; daughter, Linda Heim and husband, Bob; son, Jeffery Silk and wife, Cathy; grandchildren: Matthew Heim and wife Sara, Marc Heim, Megan Silk- Schroeder and husband Zack,Zachary Silk, Sarah Silk and David Silk;great-grandchildren: Brynleigh Schoeder,and Liam Heim, and sister, Marlene Rydzewski and husband, John. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Virginia May Lane, 86, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Roberts, MD, she was the daughter of the late Stephen E. Bostic and Lula V. Cannon Bostic. She was also predeceased by first husband, Dulin Fearins. She worked for C&P Telephone, now Verizon, retiring in the early 1980’s. Virginia was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #64, VFW Ladies Auxiliary #194 and Telephone Pioneers of Salisbury. In 2013, she was honored by the PIONEERS, and given the state’s highest honor for her volunteerism. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Manuel Lane Jr; step-sons, John Dill (Karen) of Millsboro and Manuel Lane, IV of Salisbury and nieces, Marty F. Freeman of Millington and Melinda Conner (Rick) of Denton; nephews, Tim Larrimore (Muriel) of Pylesville, MD and Stephen Freeman (Melissa) of Sudlersville, MD and Sister-in-Laws, Jean Larrimore (Donald) of Denton, MD, and Bonnie Lohmeyer of Easton, MD Several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at the Eastern Shore Maryland Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock. Rev. Joel K. Beiler will officiate. Virginia worked hard in her community for children and youth. It was important to her that all children had school supplies. To allow her work to continue and in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to her favorite charity Telephone PIONEERS / Maryland, Attn, Marilyn Brown, P.O. Box 222, Parsonsburg, MD 21849. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Robert Wayne Williams, Sr. 59 of Salisbury, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Rock Hall, MD he was the son of the late, George & Mary Williams. Robert worked for Perdue for 43 years, presently facilities manager at the Innovation Center. He loved to golf and was a member of Nutters Golf Course. He was a loving father who loved spending time with his fiancée, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his fiancée, Lisa Trolian; his children: Anthony Trolian, Jennifer Meyer and husband, Tim, Kiersten Trolian and Robert Williams, Jr.; granddaughters: Lana Meyer, Rebecca Meyer and Olivia Meyer; sisters, Rose Fletcher and companion, Hayes Cooper and Terry Mills and husband, Robert Reed; brother, Mike Williams and wife, Diana and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Matthew Justin D’Amario will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Stephen Decatur High School Golf Team, Att: Coach Jim Krall, 9913 Seahawk Rd., Berlin, MD 21811.
Louis McGrath Carey, Sr. 91 of Fruitland, died Friday, May 29, 2015. Born in Fruitland, he was the son of the late Norman W. & Hilda Carey. Mr. Carey was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid quail hunter and gardener. He also loved swimming at the beach in Ocean City. Memberships include: St. John’s United Methodist Church, Fruitland Lions Club, Farm Bureau Discussion Group, and the Elks. He owned and operated N.W. Carey & Sons in Fruitland until his retirement. He is survived by a sister, Rachel McKenzie; daughter-in-law, Lynne J. Carey; nieces and nephews: Becky Olmsted & husband, Varner of North Carolina, Duffy McKenzie, Jr. & wife, Shirley of Alabama, Pat McKenzie and wife, Anita of Florida, Richard N. Carey, Jr. & wife, Irene of Mt. Vernon, Carolyn Senter & husband, Jerry Wayne of Salisbury and Randy Bloxom & wife, Nancy of Eden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Belle Carey; son, Louis (L.M.) Carey, Jr. and a brother Richard Carey. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 12:00 pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Fruitland with visitation from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Rev. Karen Sadvari will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 312 E. Main St., Fruitland, MD 21826. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21826.
Dexter G. Lunsford, 86, of Salisbury, died on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born on January 13, 1929 in Natural Bridge, VA, he was the son of the late Fred and Delight Wilson Lunsford. Mr. Lunsford served 26 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1974. He loved to travel and had enjoyed the Eastern Shore for the last 10 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Cindy Lunsford of Salisbury; two sons, Rico Lunsford and his wife Heidi of Ludwigshafen, Germany and Dwight Lunsford and his wife Anita of Harrison, TN. He is also survived by two grandsons, Kenny Dexter Lunsford of Germany and Dominique Lunsford of Harrison, TN; a great-grandson, Tyler Dexter Lunsford of Germany; five nieces, two nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Holloway Funeral Home, Salisbury. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Rev. George Patterson will officiate. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Falling Spring Cemetery in Glasgow, VA. Memorial donations may be made to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation, 100 East Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
Earl Hayes Humber, 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi. Earl was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga with a B.S. in accounting. He was employed for 27 years with Suncoke, 6 years with United Coal Company, and the last 3 years was employed with the Ultra/Omega companies as Chief Financial Officer. Earl was a member if the Glen Alpine United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class. He loved traveling and enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Humber. Earl is survived by his wife Jo Humber of Kingsport; sons Daniel Humber and wife Kelly, Jonathan Humber and wife Kathryn, Lance Ruark and Eric Ruark and wife Becky; daughter, Cindy Ruark; Five grandsons William Humber, Ryan Humber, Lucas Humber, Eamon Ruark and Rowan Ruark; father Earl D. Humber; sisters Susan Ross and Husband Tom, Brenda Humber and niece, Hannah Ross. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7pm on Sunday at Glen Alpine United Methodist Church. Services will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Rhonda Hobbs officiating and the eulogy by Jeff Taylor. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday at Rockawalkin United Methodist Church Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland, with Jeff Taylor Officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Kathleen A. (Elola) Maillet, 76, of 15 Old County Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, May 29, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center of Worcester, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Kathleen was born in Gardner on July 6, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Kurikka) Elola. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1956. Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who spent her life caring for her family. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and spending time her family. Kathleen was an avid reader who belonged to several book clubs over the years. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Ulysse Maillet of Winchendon; two sons, Jeffrey Maillet of Winchendon and Brian and his wife Christy of Knoxville, TN; one daughter, Tina Tanguay and her husband Brian of Templeton; one daughter-in-law, Adrienne Maillet of Clinton; one brother, Albert Elola and his wife Rita of Winchendon; one sister, Alice Jarvenpaa and her husband Eino of Westminster; four grandchildren, Kurt, Seth, Anthony and Ashley; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son, Randall J. Maillet; one brother Robert Elola and by four sisters, Elsie Silenpaa, Edith Boucher, Elaine Thomas and Judy Bernard. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 4th at 5:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend David Cote will officiate. A calling hour will be held Thursday, June 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Aline L. (Royer) Richard, 85, of Gardner, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Born in St. Jacques, Canada on August 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Alex and Diane Royer. Aline moved to Gardner as a child and lived here most of her life. She married the late Raymond G. Richard in 1951. After raising a family, Aline returned to school and, after graduation, worked for more than 20 years as a Nurse’s Aide at the Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital in Gardner, primarily on the Pediatric Ward. Aline enjoyed crocheting, gardening, hosting family parties, shopping with her daughter Yvette and doting on her 18 great-grandchildren. She especially loved spending time on Cape Cod and took advantage of every opportunity to sit on her swing. She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Raymond Richard, who died July 14, 1989; her son, Patrick Richard; two brothers, Damien and Harold; and five sisters, Bernice, Jeanne, Monique, Grace, and Leatrice. Aline is survived by three sons, Robert Richard, Alex Richard, Raymond G. Richard, Jr. and his fiancée Diane; three daughters, Celeste Valliere-Pullen and her husband Richard, Theresa Chagnon and her husband Michael and Yvette Richard. She also leaves behind her 11 loving grandchildren Matthew Valliere, Danielle Valliere, Melissa Sullivan, Jennifer Shiminsky, Elizabeth Kelsey, Michelle Raymond, Michael Chagnon, Shawn Zoldac, Mark Richard, Patrick Richard Jr., Brenda Jiminez, and the 18 great-grandchildren that brought so much joy to her life – Andrew, Kaylee, Christopher, Cassie, Jeremy, Emily, Joelexhia, Angelina, Alina, Elle, Nathan, Abby, Bridgette, Emma and Owen, Mathew, Michael and Mark Aline is also survived by her sister Suzette Croteau, sister in law Jane Royer, and brothers in law Fred and Joeseph Richard. At her request, funeral services are private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers and donations the family request that everyone touched by our loss plant a rose bush in your yard in her honor or arrange a reunion of your loved ones in celebration of life and family. Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner is handling the arrangements.
June Bennett Tyler, 80, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Sarah Margaret & Mollies Assisted Living. Born in Radnar Heights, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Bennett and Jenny Mumford Bennett. She was a member of the Elks Lodge Auxiliary. She assisted her late husband in his sales business for many years. She enjoyed her time at her flea market booth at Bargain Bill’s for many years. She loved crossword puzzles, gardening, camping, duck pin bowling and especially her pet cats. June is survived by 2 children, Joan Lee Darby and husband, Preston of Salisbury and Bruce James Tyler and wife, Marion of San Antonio, TX; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Atkins and wife, Jessica and Crystal Watkins and husband, Jeffrey, all of Salisbury; 2 great grandchildren, Luke and Chase Atkins; a sister, Linda Rogers and husband, Will of Harborton, VA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a husband, Preston James Tyler and a sister, Sarah Crowley. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron with Karen Cannon officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.