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June 24, 2026

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Hatton Widgen Phillips

Hatton Widgen Phillips

Mr. Hatton Widgen Phillips, 87, of Salisbury, Md., passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at BayCare Assisted Living in Salisbury. Born Jan. 21, 1935, in Melfa, he was the son of the late Harry Hatton Phillips and the late Betty Bell Widgen Phillips, of Nassawadox....
Charles Percy Patton Jr.

Charles Percy Patton Jr.

Mr. Charles Percy “Chuck” Patton Jr., born on March 21, 1952, in Greenville, Miss., went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2022. Charles “Chuck” Patton was the son of the late Charles Percy Patton Sr. and Clara J. Weeks. He spent most of his childhood in...
Barbara Annie Tilghman

Barbara Annie Tilghman

Mrs. Barbara Annie Tilghman, 80, of Melfa, walked graciously into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2022, following a brave and hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Although her recorded birth date was June 4, 1941, Barbara was born at the...
Shirley Long Dougherty

Shirley Long Dougherty

Ms. Shirley Long Dougherty, 87, of Salisbury, Md., was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born in Delaware County, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1935, a daughter to the late Harry and Caroline (Fraim) Long. She is...
Joseph C. Demarco Sr.

Joseph C. Demarco Sr.

Mr. Joseph Clifton Demarco Sr., 65, of Chincoteague Island, passed away April 17, 2022, at his residence in Onancock. He was born in Salisbury, Md., on Aug. 8, 1956, to the late Alvin James Demarco Sr. and the late Margaret (Jester) Daisey. Joseph is survived by his...