All Obituaries

Gloria Gliceria Fletcher-Holland known by many as “Holly” and “Lola” daughter of the late Frances Marshall-Fletcher and Dennis Fletcher was born on June 16, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gloria went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the age of 74. Gloria was educated in Dorchester County Public Schools. Gloria was employed at The Daily Banner until her fight with “Breast Cancer” began in 1992. Gloria won the battle and became a 27...

Laurie Denise “Hackett” Rideout, 58 of Cambridge departed this life Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1960 to the late Robert and Betty Harris Rideout. Laurie attended the public schools of Dorchester graduating in 1978. She also attended Theology school for one year. Laurie worked as manager for Walmart for several years. The years of her life were made wonderful when she met and married the love of her life, Charles Rideout, whom she called...

Gertrude Mae Lee Farrare, daughter of the late  George Jackson and Emma E. Lee born on  March 18, 1921  in  Hicksburg Md  went home to be with the Lord on Friday  February  8, 2019 at the age of 97. She was educated in  Dorchester county schools at Hicksburg Elementary and  FD St. Clair. She received her GED thru Campbell Soup's Educational program. Gertrude was  married  to the late Charles Farrare. From this union,  she had...

Pensacola J. Sampson, daughter of the late James Andrew Camper and Annie R. Young Camper was born on October 14, 1922 in Thompsontown, MD.  She departed this life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home in Cambridge, MD. She received her education in the public schools in Dorchester County.  When her youngest brother, Leroy started school, Pensa, as she was fondly called by everyone, she insisted she too should go to school because she did not wish to be left at home.  So...

Jane Eunice “Patton” Jones, 57 of Vienna entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Costal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury. She was born on January 8, 1962 in Dover, Delaware and was raised by her mother Gladys Maria Watson-Armstrong and special father-like figure, Horace Armstrong of Easton.  Jane was educated in the Kent County, Delaware, Public school system until she relocated to Talbot County, where she attended Easton High School. She later attended Job...

Frederick “Freddie” G. Batson Sr., 85 of Cambridge, MD, passed on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the University of  Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge, MD.  Surrounded by his family.  He was born November 6, 1933 to George and Lula Matthews Batson of Rhodesdale, MD. Freddie attended public schools in Dorchester County before starting his career as a over the road trucker with National Freight in Seaford, DE and Wheatley Trucking in Cambridge,...

Anna M. McFarland (Gordon) age 73 , passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 27th 2019 at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville , MD.  Anna better known to her Family and Friends as Annie or Aunt Anna , was born December 20th 1945 in Easton Maryland to Rosie Sorrell and Richard Sorrell / Johnson. She attended Queen Anne’s County High School and also Completed some studies at Chesapeake Community College of Wye Mills , Md. Anna was married at the young age of 17 for the...

Oliver Lee “Bob” Rideout, 63 of Cambridge departed this life on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1955 to the late Leroy and Ann Davis Rideout. Oliver attended the Dorchester County Public Schools. He worked at Paris Corporation for 13 years. Oliver left a memorable impression on everyone he met. Oliver leaves to cherish fond memories with two sons: Christopher and Derrick Rideout; 4 brothers: Leroy, Charlie, and Julius Rideout, and Ronald...

Anna Loretta Downes Ross, 87 of Trappe, peacefully departed this life on Friday January 25, 2019 at Integrace Bayleigh Chase Nursing Center in Easton. Anna was the daughter of George Washington Downes, Sr. and Annie Jenesse Truxon Downes. During her working years, she was employed at Western Publishing Company in the Camera Dept, Whalen Company (Air Conditioners the ones in company’s) and five years at Celeste Industries Corporation before retiring.  Sitting around the house...

Teresa Mae Banks, fondly known as Reese, was born on March 24, 1948 in Cambridge, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Laurice Nettie Johnson and the late Rev. Nelson Stanley.  Reese was educated in the Dorchester County Public School System and graduated from Maces Lane High School, Class of 1966.  She was involved in the Pep Club, Junior Red Cross and The Glee Club.  After graduation she completed the Nursing Assistant Program through the state hospital in...