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July 12, 2026

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Carlton Byrd III

Carlton Byrd III

Mr. Carlton James Byrd III, 65, of Terre Haute, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Born on Aug. 22, 1959, in Newmarket, England, he was the son of Carlton James Byrd Jr., of Terre Haute, and the late Ellen Joan Byrd. Carlton valued three things above all...
Ryan Mears

Ryan Mears

Mr. Ryan Glenn Mears, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and coach, passed away on Dec. 2, 2024, at his home in Pocomoke City, following a tragic fall. Born on Sept. 6, 1983, in Salisbury, Md., Ryan was the son of Rodney Glenn and Deidra Shumaker Mears. A graduate of...
Robert Umphlett

Robert Umphlett

Mr. Robert Donald Umphlett Sr., 79, of Chincoteague Island, passed away on Dec. 10, 2024, at Medstar Georgetown Union Hospital in Washington, D.C. Bobby was born in Nassawaddox on Nov. 16, 1945, to the late Robert Elisha Umphlett and Agnes (Lewis) Umphlett. Following...
Marion Adams

Marion Adams

Mrs. Marion Jean Adams, 80, known affectionately as “Mal-Mal,” passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side. She was born on Jan. 10, 1944, to the late Edward “Grumpy” and Elizabeth Merritt Shreves and was the second-born child of the couple. In high...
Helen McDonaugh

Helen McDonaugh

Mrs. Helen Schulman McDonaugh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this life on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Her passing leaves behind a grieving husband, two devoted children, and countless cherished memories. Born on March 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y.,...