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Barbara Ann Baker of Preston, MD passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital at Easton. She was 71. Barbara was born July 2, 1941 in Hanover, PA, the daughter of the late John C. and Helen Cook Jackson. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg University. She was a teacher, salesperson and was self-employed with crafts. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Preston where she was a member of Creative Hearts that donated profits to missions, a choir member, a member of the Administrative Board, served on the Church Pastoral Review Committee, and was vice president of The Ladies of Bethesda. In her generous spirit she donated many of her crafts to Dorchester General Hospital, Memorial Hospital at Easton, and Caroline Hospice. Barbara was also a member and past president of the Community Club of Preston. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Roland Baker, two sons, Peter Edwin Litchauer of Gettysburg, PA, Keith Alan Litchauer of Baltimore, three step-children Sheri Lewis of Pasadena, Matthew Baker of Gambrills, and Dennis R. Baker, II, of Glen Burnie; eleven grandchildren, two siblings, Robert Jackson and Mary Fritz, both of Westminster, MD, and three nieces. A brother, Richard Jackson and a grandson Roland Baker preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Wed., Oct. 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg, with Rev. Karen Handy officiating. Interment will follow in Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. Friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Bethesda United Methodist Church, PO Box 147, Preston, MD 21655. Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com

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Morris G. Fluharty, Sr. formerly of Preston, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Caroline Nursing Home. He was 82. He was born on October 7, 1930 in Preston, the son of the late Arthur C. Fluharty and Mary Patrick Fluharty. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis L. Fluharty on May 4, 2004. He served in the merchant marines. He was a carpenter specializing in roofing and siding. He was also a poultry farmer and had received awards for his outstanding poultry growing. Morris had attended Bethlehem Wesleyan Church and Bethesda United Methodist Church. He is survived by four children, Dixie Landry of Texas, Donna Alpkin of Indiana, Cheryl Stewart of Texas, and Morris G. Fluharty, Jr. of Alabama; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother Merritt Fluharty of Federalsburg and a sister Oleida Willey of Hurlock and several nieces and nephews, and special friends Wesley Cohee and his mother, Bo Cohee. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Fluharty and Earl Fluharty, and a sister Agnes Payne. Graveside services will be held on Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Junior Order Cemetery in Preston with Rev. Glenn Staehli, Sr. officiating.

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Elizabeth Stanford, 98, known as “Mother Stanford” passed away to her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Salisbury Center, Genesis Eldercare.
She was born to the late Arthur Stephens and Mattie Kimball on October 17, 1914 in Albany, Georgia.
Elizabeth had worked in farming in Georgia, Florida, and in Federalsburg along with working at John Wright Canning House and Caroline Poultry for a number of years. Before retiring she worked twenty-three years at the Federalsburg Senior Center in the Food Service Department. She had been a member of St. Luke Church of God in Christ in Federalsburg for over thirty years where she served in every capacity. Upon the passing of her beloved Pastor Rev. Wallace she transferred her membership to Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Wanda Lake. She will be fondly remembered as making and selling freezecups to the neighborhood to raise money for the church.
She is survived by 9 grandchildren Gretha Sutton, Faye, Gregory, Jenette, Carolyn, Jessie Jr., Norman Jr., Kim, and Shawn; 21 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; special nieces, Mary Brown and Josie Craft, and her favorite neice, ShirleyBellamy, dear friends Essie Mae Beulah,Georgiane Chase, and the Wallace Family, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jessie Robinson and James Robinson, three grandchildren Jacqueline, Leonard and Keith, one great-grandchild, four brothers and one step-sister.

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Dorothy L. Haddaway of Federalsburg passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Easton. She was 75.
She was born in West Virginia on September 13, 1937 the daughter of the late Robert Lee Phillips and Tillie Mae Kerns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William L. Haddaway, Sr. on August 9, 2005.
She was a very loving mother and sister.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Gover, three sons, and one other daughter, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one sister, Gloria Sheesley and her husband, Bob.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Framptom Funeral Home. P.A.

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Robert Marshall Richardson of Federalsburg, MD passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 87.
He was born Dec. 10, 1924, in Federalsburg, the son of the late William Ralph Richardson, Sr. and Vera MacDonald Richardson.
Mr. Richardson served in the U. S. Navy during WW II, serving on the USS New Jersey battleship from the time it was commissioned and for the duration of the war. He retired from E.I. DuPont Company in the Power Service Department after 38 years of employment. He was a charter and lifetime member of the Federalsburg V.F.W. Post 5246, a member of the American Legion Post 6 in Seaford, and a member of the Moose Lodge 1728 in Seaford, DE. He attended Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg. Marshall was an avid surf fisherman at Fenwick, Assateague, Cape Hatteras, and Broadkill Beach. Winning many awards, he enjoyed this sport from the age of 16 until October 2012. He also enjoyed playing pool and watching the Baltimore Orioles.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Glenna Lucille Jackson Richardson, two daughters, Gloria Richardson Brake and her husband, Hamilton, of Cambridge, and Marsha Richardson Kenton and her husband, Dale, of Preston; 3 grandchildren Sarah E. Wheatley and her husband, Steve, of Crofton, MD, Maureen Kenton Garcia and her husband, Phillip, of San Antonio, TX, and Ryan Dale Kenton of Preston; one great-grandson Landon Joseph Garcia, and another soon arriving great-grandchild, a brother William R. Richardson and his wife Anita of Federalsburg, and many nieces and nephews. A brother Jack Richardson and an infant sister Jean Richardson preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with Rev. Dan Gedman officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may on Monday at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A VFW service will be held at 7:00 on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Union United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632 or to the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 99, Federalsburg, MD 21632

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Thomas Ray Williamson of Federalsburg died at Easton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. He was 69.
He was born on August 27, 1943 in Easton, MD the son of the late Leon Williamson and Louise Howard Williamson of Seaford, DE. He was preceded in death by his first wife Paulette Wright Williamson.
He served in the U. S. Army for 8 years last serving with the 32nd Artillery Brigade.
He worked as a truck driver and worked for Paul Wooten Farms, Wheatley Neal and Glacier Refrigeration. He loved the outdoors, animals of all kinds and had a knack for being able to repair just about anything mechanical.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Marie Jankowski Williamson, a daughter, Gina Ray Chambers and her husband, Robert of Dover, DE, a granddaughter, Gabrielle Frances Shanehsaz of Dover, a great-grandson, Jaden Allen Moore of Dover, a stepson, Shane Ross of Linwood, PA, a step-granddaughter, Harley Jade Ross, two sisters, Eleanor Wooten and her husband Paul of Galestown, MD and Frances Ruark and her husband Ronnie of Seaford, a brother, James Williamson of Baltimore and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for him will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Framptom Funeral Home, P. A. in Federalsburg, MD with Rev. George Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
The family has requested that donations be made in his memory to The American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Suite 800 Washington D. C. 20004.

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Carolyn C. Carter died at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones in Denton, MD on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She was 78.
She was born in Easton, MD on January 4, 1934 the daughter of the late William Harold Chance and Lucy May Hubbard Chance. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph E. Williamson on December 2, 1979 and her second husband, Thomas Robert Carter on June 21, 2008.
She was a homemaker and later worked as a unit secretary at Easton Memorial Hospital for 18 years.
She is survived by three sons, Stephen Ralph Williamson of Princess Anne, MD, Edwin Barry Williamson of Preston, Dale Clark Williamson and his wife Vicki of Cordova, MD, two grandchildren, Ashley N. Alt and her husband Stephen of Denton, A. Noah Williamson of Cordova, MD, five sisters, Dorothy Ann Chance Lord of Federalsburg, Evelyn Mae Chance Stafford and Phyllis Chance Butler both of Greensboro, Jean Hubbard Chance Arnie of Lewis, DE and Eleanor Elaine Chance Pressley of Harmony and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine E. Chance, Betty H. Chance, Mary B. Astarita and two brothers, Harold Chance and Charles E. Chance.
Funeral services for her will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00p.m. at Next Generation Church, 10092 New Bridge Road, in Denton, MD with the Rev. Wes Battle officiating. Interment will follow in Greensboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00p.m.
Serving as pallbearers will be A. Noah Williamson, Stephen Alt, Grant Towers, Ronald Lord, Ray Arnie, and Dale C. Williamson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Charles Arnie & Edwin B. Williamson.
The family requests that donations be made in her memory to Caroline Hospice Foundation P. O. Box 362 Denton, MD 21629 or to the Caroline County Humane Society, 407 West Bell Street, Ridgely, MD 21660 or to Next Generation 10092 New Bridge Road, Denton, MD 21629.

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Howard J. “Buster” Bradshaw, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Galestown, Maryland. He was 47.
He was born on January 24, 1965 in Cambridge, Maryland, the son of Howard Bradshaw, Sr and Mary Ann Nossick Bradshaw both of Galestown, Maryland.
He graduated from North Dorchester High School with the class of 1983, completing the Vo-tech Welding Program. While in high school he began his welding career with Walt Breeding welding stock car frames. A very talented welder and fabricator he was self employed for many years, and in the last few years was a sub contractor for several local companies. Buster was a wonderful father and true friend to many. He always had time to help others and will be remembered for his jokes, laughter, and sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sherry Kratochvil Bradshaw of Hurlock, a daughter, Brianna Bradshaw, a son, Daniel Bradshaw, both of Hurlock, and one sister, Barbara Dayton and her husband, Jeff of Cambridge, and three nieces, Jodi Garvin, Allison Gumpman, and Chelsea Dayton.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 7:00 at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg. Burial will be private and at the Galestown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Coastal Hospice Foundation, Post Office Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802

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Eleanor Elaine Chance Pressley, known fondly as “Pee Wee” passed away at her daughter’s home in Harmony on Monday, November 19, 2012. She was 75.
She was born on September 24, 1937 in Easton, Maryland daughter of the late William Harold Chance and Lucy May Hubbard Chance.
Elaine graduated from Preston High School class of 1956. She attended Bethlehem Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking care of the family dog, Cocoa.
She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Elaine Willey and her husband, J.W. Willey of Harmony, two grandchildren, Summer Willey and Aiden Willey, four sisters, Dorothy Ann Chance Lord of Federalsburg, Evelyn Mae Chance Stafford and Phyllis Chance Butler both of Greensboro, Jean Hubbard Chance Arnie of Lewes, DE, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters
Catherine E. Chance, Betty H. Chance, Mary B. Astarita, and Carolyn C. Carter, and two brothers, Harold Chance and Charles E. Chance.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Wesleyan Church with Pastor Chris Whetlor officiating. Interment will follow at Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. Friends may call at the church from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday. Memorial Contributions may be made to Preston Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 44, Preston, MD 21655 or to Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, 5330 Bethlehem Road, Preston, MD 21655.

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Harold James Wood, also known as “Duke” or “Woody” passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Caroline Nursing Home in Denton, Maryland. He was 85.
He was born on born on January 9, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late
Carl James Wood & Bessie Olive (Scott) Wood.
He served in the Merchant Marines from 1945 to 1946. He worked at Bethlehem Steel in Dundalk, Maryland from 1946 until 1983. He was married to Elizabeth Marie Parrish on November 21, 1947. She preceded him in death on December 18, 1978. He was a Member of the Moose Lodge.

He is survived by four children, Carl James Wood III, of Charlestown, WV, Harold J. Wood of Pasadena, Maryland, Frances Lee Steward of Preston, MD and Donald Scott Wood of Charlestown, West Virginia, 16 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and one brother, Harry Donald Wood of Baltimore, MD.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Louise (Wood) Rey Nick also known as “Peanuts” on May 18, 1988, one brother, Carl James Wood, II on July 18, 1998.

Services will be announced at a later date and at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimers Research Foundation by visiting www.alz.org.

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Shirley Yvette Parker of Falls Church, VA died on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. She was 59. She was born on March 31, 1953 in Henrytown, Maryland daughter of Charles Parker, Jr. and the late Eleanor Emily Brummell Parker. She was a 1971 graduate of Colonel Richardson High School. After graduating from high school, she was employed by the Memorial Hospital at Easton. She pursued her education in nursing at the Margaret Murray Washington Nursing College. After receiving her nursing degree, she excelled in the healthcare field. Shirley will be sorely missed by many whose lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories her father, Charles Parker, Jr., one brother James (Ingrid) of Hurlock, MD, three sisters, Valerie of Upper Marlboro, MD; Maria (James) of Jonesboro, GA, Regina (Anthony) of Demorest, GA and her sister-in-law Rosetta Parker of Hurlock, MD and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a brother, Allen. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. with Rev. Willie Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Federal Hill Cemetery, Federalsburg, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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Calvin Merritt Hopkins of Preston, MD passed away on Wed. Dec. 5, 2012 at Genesis HealthCare-The Pines in Easton. He was 80. He was born Oct. 10, 1932 in Preston, the son of the late Charlie and Lulu Perry Hopkins. He attended Preston High School and served in the United States Army. He worked as a waterman, fishing the Choptank River and crabbing in the Miles River. He would hang nets for other watermen. Calvin was a member of the Watermen’s Association. He is survived by his wife Virginia May Kemp “Deedle” Hopkins who had shared 49 years together, a daughter Sandy Errickson (Alan Conaway) of Easton, a granddaughter Heather Errickson of Preston, 3 great-grandchildren Cameron, Zoey and Kayla, a brother Lloyd Hopkins of Preston, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild Taylor, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Tues. Dec. 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home with Rev. Derwin Lowe and Rev. Glenn Staehli officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Beulah. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., c/o Christy Coale, 216 N. Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632. Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com

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David Joseph Laramore of Crumpton, MD, known to many as “Chicken Hawk” passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in Salisbury, MD. He was 45. Born Aug. 14, 1967 in Texas, he was the son of Thomas Laramore of Federalsburg and Ida M. Laramore of Texas. David was a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School Class of 1987. He served in the Army National Guard for 22 years as a Repell Master, and worked as a recruiter. He, also, served as a EMT volunteer at the Crumpton and Preston Volunteer Fire Companies. David enjoyed public speaking and was an excellent writer with several articles being published. His hobbies included fishing, karaoke and Nascar. David worked as a supervisor for the Heart to Heart Ambulance. Besides his father, Thomas Laramore, he is survived by his wife Kimberley Long of Crumpton, three children, Wade Long of Crumpton, Kadie Laramore of Hurlock, and Gabby Laramore of Dover, DE; a sister Judith Willey of Salisbury, one niece, and two close friends Wayne Marston and Randall Tucker. Memorial services with military honors will be on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with Rev. Mark Farnell officiating. Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Framptom Funeral Home, 216 N. Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632 to help defray funeral costs. Share memories with the family and sign the online guest book by visiting www.framptom.com

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Hattie Mae Cephas died at her home in Federalsburg on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. She was 64. She was born on Mar. 15, 1948 in Federalsburg the daughter of the late Russell Evans and Ella Mae Williams. Her husband, William Norman Cephas preceded her in death in 2009. She was educated in the Dorchester County Public School System in Hurlock, MD. She last worked as a home health care provider for Mid-Shore Residential Care in Cordova, MD. “Sisie” enjoyed her grandchildren and was always a loving and kind person to everyone she met. She was a member of Full Gospel Church in Denton, MD where her favorite hymn was “I Won’t Complain.” She is survived by six children, Ernestine Robinson of Seaford, DE, Margaret Evans, Frances Robinson, Darlene Wise, Charles Robinson and Russell Robinson all of Federalsburg, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Melvin Murray of Baltimore, MD and Gregory Williams of Federalsburg, a sister, Dorothy Williams of Federalsburg, her mother-in-law, Hazel Evans of Federalsburg, a sister-in-law, Lenora Williams of East New Market, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services for her will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Framptom Funeral Home, P. A. in Federalsburg with Bishop Charles Cephas officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00. Interment will follow at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock. Serving as pallbearers will be; Eric Jones, Gregory Williams, Theodore Driggins, Curtis Lee, Kevin Coursey and Terence Bolden. For more information or for a note of condolence please visit www.framptom.com

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Dortha Hoover LeCompte Hallowell of Federalsburg died at Easton Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2012. She was 84.
She was born in Cambridge, MD on October 19, 1928 the daughter of the late Claude Mace LeCompte and Virgie Morris Lecompte. She was preceded in death by her life long friend and former husband, Richard Reese Hallowell, two brothers, Claude “Son” LeCompte and Vernon H. LeCompte, and three sisters, Alice Collins, Maude Pennypacker and her twin sister, Martha Smith Richardson.
She was a graduate in 1946 from Hurlock High School where she was remembered for her athletic abilities in many different sports. She then attended Salisbury State College. She first worked for a time at E. I. Dupont in Seaford, DE and she and her twin sister Martha later operated the Tastee Freeze in Hurlock from 1960-1972. She was a former Cub Scout Leader in Federalsburg. She worked at Bells’s Cut-Rate and Wetcher Whistle in Federalsburg and then was a care-giver for Charlotte Carter of Laurel, DE. She was an avid bowler at Seaford Bowling Center and was a former member of Caroline Country Club and Hurlock American Legion Post 243. She had a special ability to transform a piece of ground into a beautiful garden.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Hallowell Bennett and her husband Cope of Rhodesdale, MD, her son, David Wayne Hallowell of Hurlock, her daughter-in-law, Linda Hallowell of East New Market, two grandchildren, Crystal Carter Carpenter and her husband Robert of Federalsburg and Jordan Hallowell of Cambridge and two great-grandchildren, Curstin Carpenter and Chloe Carpenter, many nieces and nephews, a special care-giver, Diana Patchett of Preston.
Memorial services for her will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00.
The family has requested that donations be made in her memory to either, Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company P. O. Box 99, Federalsburg, MD 21632 or to the Paliative Care Suite, Attention: Jennifer Miles, 219 Washington Street Easton, MD 21601.

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Bertie Elizabeth Wooters Parrott passed away at her home in Cambridge on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. She was 85. She was born on November 11, 1927 in Preston, Maryland daughter of the late John Wesley Wooters and Mary Marcina Bramble Wooters. Her husband, Harry Carlton Parrott, Jr. preceded her in death on December 24, 2009. She was a graduate of Preston High School. She was a seamstress for the former Rob Roy Company in Cambridge and for the Commander Company in Cambridge and in Pittsville for twenty-seven years. She loved her cats, doing crossword puzzles, reading, cooking, and sewing. Her biggest passion was her grandchildren whom she adored. She is survived by three children, Martha E. Sharpe and her husband, Robert C. of Salisbury, Harry C. Parrott, III of Nashua, New Hampshire, Kimberly A. Murphy of Galestown, three grandchildren, Jennifer Russell and her husband, Nat of Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher D. “Danny” Murphy of Galestown, Todd C. Murphy of Galestown, three great-grandchildren, Brody, Lilly, and Noah, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved cats, Smokey and Pickles. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Scott Murphy, four brothers, Raymond Bramble, Johnny Wooters, Jacob Wooters, Walter Wooters, and three sisters, Marjorie Usilton, Katie Hyser, and Mildred Faulkner. Funeral services for her will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Framptom Funeral Home, P. A. in Federalsburg with Marie Coulbourne officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2002 Clipper Park Rd. Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211 or to the American Heart Association c/o Christy Coale, 216 North Main Street, Federalsburg, MD 21632.

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James “Jim” L. Williamson, Jr. died at Memorial Hospital in Easton, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was 72. He was born June 4, 1940 in Denton, MD the son of Louise Howard Williamson of Seaford and the late James Leon Williamson, Sr. He graduated from Federalsburg High School class of 1958. He worked at the Peabody Institute and upon retirement he then worked at Johns Hopkins University. He enjoyed playing the violin and all kinds of music. Jim also enjoyed meeting friends at Donna’s Café in Mt. Vernon in Baltimore. He also enjoyed visiting his brother Tommy and his sister-in-law Marie. Jim liked people and people liked him. In addition to his mother he is survived by two sisters, Eleanor W. Wootten and her husband Paul, of Galestown, Frances W. Ruark and her husband Ronnie, of Seaford, a sister-in-law, Marie Williamson of Federalsburg, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother , Thomas R. Williamson. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Framptom Funeral Home, P. A. in Federalsburg, MD. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. To share memories with the family please visit www.framptom.com.

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Betty F. Mowbray passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Envoy of Denton. She was 89. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Smithville, Maryland daughter of the late Arthur Lyden Beauchamp and Florence Jaevens Beauchamp. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Githens, Paul Keene, Roger Payne and Norman Mowbray. She owned and operated her own boarding house and worked as a seamstress and laundress. Betty enjoyed crossword puzzles, search and find puzzles, and thoroughly enjoyed her home and family. She is survived by her six children, Stewart Thomas Githens (Rosie) of Silver Spring, MD, Barbara Street (Byard) of Preston, MD, Ronald Keene of Rocky Point, NC, Gerald Keene of Federalsburg, MD, Steven Keene (Wendy) of Bridgeville, DE, Paul Keene (Valerie) of Federalsburg, MD, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister, Pauline Mitchell of Federalsburg, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, James Edward Keene, seven brothers, Earl Collins, John Collins, Paul Beauchamp, Arthur Beauchamp, Jr., Bernard Beauchamp, Sherman Beauchamp, and Calvert Beauchamp, and a sister, Doryse Scilino A funeral service will be held on. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home with Rev. Denzil Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803 or to the Alzheimers Ass. Eastern Shore Chapter, 909 Progress Circle Suite 400, Salisbury, MD 21804.

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Earl Eugene Frase of Preston, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Easton on Friday, January 11, 2013. He was 73. He was born on September 27, 1939 in Preston, Maryland son of the late Fredrick William Frase and Anna Bessie Eberhard Frase. He graduated from Preston High School class of 1957. He served his country in the United States Army. Earl had worked for RCA in New Jersey and locally had worked for Gerardi Brothers and Sears. He enjoyed making wooden wagons, horses, and people decorations. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith “Judy” C. Hobby Frase whom he married June 9, 1962, three brothers, Edward F. Frase of Easton, William A. Frase of Long View, Washington, Leroy M. Frase, Sr. of Preston, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Scott Peter Frase and Shawn Earl Frase and a brother, Gustav Henry Frase. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg at 1 p.m. with Rev. Howard Dunn officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 12-1 p.m. Interment will follow at Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or to Framptom Funeral Home, 216 North Main Street, Federalsburg, MD 21632 to defray funeral costs.

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