Obituaries

Mack A. Nunley

Mack A. Nunley

Aug 2, 2013

Mack A. Nunley, 70 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, August 2, 2013 at home. Born in Virginia, on July 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Thomas Nunley and Virginia Tennessee (Skeens) Nunley. He worked as a truck driver, employed by Wilson Fuel Oil and Newark Concrete before retiring. Mack is preceded in death by his wife:...

Lee Wanda (Sizemore)  Chastain

Lee Wanda (Sizemore) Chastain

Jul 29, 2013

Lee Wanda Chastain, 86 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Otsego, WV, on November 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and the late Hulda E. (Cook) Sizemore.  She was the wife of 67 years of the late, Marshal Chastain,...

William Dale Reeves

William Dale Reeves

Jul 25, 2013

William Dale Reeves – Heavy February 10, 1961 – July 25, 2013 William Dale Reeves, 52 of Elkton, MD passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013. William “Dale” Reeves known by many as HEAVY was born in Elkton, MD on February 10, 1961, to the late William L. Reeves Jr., and Vanda (Brumit) Reeves .He was a lifelong resident of...

Eric James Spry

Eric James Spry

Jul 21, 2013

Eric James Spry, 42 of Bel Air, MD, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, MD. He was born in Elkton, MD, on July 24, 1970. Eric served in the U.S. Navy during the Persian Gulf War. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his daughter: Tabitha Jean Spry of...

Henrietta P. (Niebel)  Raines

Henrietta P. (Niebel) Raines

Jul 21, 2013

Henrietta P. Raines, 74 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at home. Born in Williamstown, NJ, on March 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Norman and the late Carnation (Guy) Niebel. Mrs. Raines retired from the Cecil County Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center. Survivors include her  5 children: Glenda Dale Vickery (Dale) of Portal,...

Robert Denton Nancarrow

Robert Denton Nancarrow

Jul 17, 2013

Robert Denton Nancarrow, 70 of North East, MD, died suddenly Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at home. Born in Canada, on June 7, 1943, he was the son of the late George Denton and the late Audrey Elizabeth (Mitton) Nancarrow. He retired from service in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Nancarrow of North East, MD; daughter:...

Joy  A. 'Kandi' (Aument)  Mcdowell

Joy A. 'Kandi' (Aument) Mcdowell

Jul 15, 2013

Joy A. ‘Kandi’ McDowell, 57 of Calvert, MD, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at Northwest Hospital Hospice, Randallstown, MD. after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and the late Bertha (Jamison) Aument. She was a loving, devoted wife and mother, loved family and doted...

Fredia (Cox)  Chadwick

Fredia (Cox) Chadwick

Jul 14, 2013

Fredia Chadwick, 72 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Calvert, MD, on December 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin and the late Mary (Curly) Cox. She enjoyed reading, flowers, gardening and Delaware Park.  She was a great cook and lovingly made delicious recipes for...

Margaret (Ramsey)  Cardin

Margaret (Ramsey) Cardin

Jul 12, 2013

Margaret Cardin, 74 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Philadelphia,  PA, on December 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and the late Margaret (Stewart) Ramsey.  She was the wife of the late Emile Robert Cardin. Mrs. Cardin graduated from the University...

Jerry Laverne (Sterling)  Ribbentrop

Jerry Laverne (Sterling) Ribbentrop

Jul 10, 2013

Jerry Laverne Ribbentrop, 76 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the Genesis Nursing Home, Elkton, MD. Born in Crisfield, MD, on August 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and the late Geraldine (Tyler) Sterling. She is survived by her son: Doug Ribbentrop and wife Tracy of North East, MD; brother: Clifton Sterling...

Walter Carsen Heath, Sr.

Walter Carsen Heath, Sr.

Jul 9, 2013

Walter Carsen “Poppy” Heath, Sr., 85 of Charlestown, MD, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Camden, NJ, on January 18, 1928, he was the son of the late William Clifford Heath and the late Amanda Augusta (Shellhardt) Heath.  He was the last of their 12 children. Mr. Heath proudly served his country during...

Russell William Wood

Russell William Wood

Jul 8, 2013

Russell William Wood, 76 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at home. Born in North East, MD, on September 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Herbert S. and the late Erma (Moyer) Wood. Russell worked as a bricklayer.  He enjoyed playing cards and sports, especially baseball. He is survived by a sister: Florence Kidd; a...

Chittaranjan C. Patel

Chittaranjan C. Patel

Jul 8, 2013

Chittaranjan C. Patel, 77 of North East, MD, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at home. Born in India, on February 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Chunibhai and the late Shantaben Patel. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Patel was a banker with the State Bank of India. He is survived by his loving wife: Bhanumati Patel of...

Gordon R.S. Smith

Gordon R.S. Smith

Jul 7, 2013

Gordon Ross Seymour Smith, 89, of Elkton, MD, died Sunday July 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City, NY, on April 30, 1924, he was the son of the late W. Seymour Smith and the late Adelaide Ross Smith. An alumnus of Williams College, he studied chemical engineering at Columbia University, attended the...

Tonya Lynn Graham

Tonya Lynn Graham

Jul 7, 2013

Tonya Lynn Graham, 34 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Sunday, July 7, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on December 24, 1978. Tonya is survived by her children: Kayla Graham and Brian Judge; her father and stepmother: David and Rebecca Graham; and 6 siblings: David Graham, Jr., Daniel Graham, Jonathan Graham, Lisa Grove, Kimberly Graham...

Dolores May Kohl

Dolores May Kohl

Jul 5, 2013

Dolores May Kohl, 81 of North East, MD, died Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Genesis Nursing Home, Elkton, MD. Born in Reading, PA, on August 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and the late Naomi (Westley) Kohl. Ms. Kohl worked in the office of her family’s marina in Chesapeake City until her retirement. A graveside...

Hazel Louise (Smith)  Gray

Hazel Louise (Smith) Gray

Jun 22, 2013

Hazel Louise Smith Gray, 95 years, 3 months, 29 days, of Bay View near North East, MD, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2013. Born in Sylmar, MD on February 24, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Edward Beecher and the late Belle Benjamin Smith.  She was the wife of the late John Andrew “Zip” Gray who...

Walton B. White

Walton B. White

Jun 22, 2013

Walton B. White, 86 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, June 22, 2013. Born in Perryville, MD, on April 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Sewell Edward and the late Margie Elizabeth (Shores) White. Mr. White retired from Electric Hose and Rubber, Wilmington, DE after 30 years of service.  He also worked 12 years for Luthertowers in maintenance....

John F. Cleary

John F. Cleary

Jun 21, 2013

John F. Cleary, 55 of North East, MD, died Friday, June 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on May 22, 1958, the son of the late Paul and the late Mattie Cleary. John worked at Abgar Lumber for 14 years.  He liked John Deere tractors and...

Paul Robert Spotswood

Paul Robert Spotswood

Jun 18, 2013

Paul Robert ‘Bobby’ Spotswood, 71 of Marysville near North East, MD, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born on May 19, 1942, the son of the late Thomas J. and the late Ruth Ann (Boulden) Spotswood. Mr. Spotswood served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement,...