Norman Fredrick Gordner Jr.

The family sadly announces the passing of Norman (“Freddie’) Gordner, Jr, Conowingo, MD on December 1,2025. He was born December 7, 1955 in Snow Hill, MD, the son of the late Norman and Lois (Richards) Gordner, Sr. He graduated from West Nottingham Academy. Fred retired from Department of Defense (DOD), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in… Read more »

Brett Allen Brannock

Brett Allen Brannock, age 24, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on December 13, 2000, in Baltimore, MD to Jeremy and Lisa (Leavitt) Brannock. Brett was a simple, hardworking man whose heart was as open as the fields he loved. Farming wasn’t just a job for… Read more »

Joseph Merrill Smith

Joseph “Joey” Merrill Smith, 65, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on March 30, 1960, he was the beloved son of Mary Ann (née Gibson) Smith and the late John Walter Smith, and the devoted husband of 44 years to his wife and best… Read more »

Clifton Kenneth Stoops Sr.

Clifton Kenneth Stoops, Sr., age 91, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1934, in Newark DE, to the late Clara (Everett) and George Stoops. At the age of five, Clifton moved with his family to Elkton, Maryland, where he embraced country life alongside his two… Read more »

Chance Blake Moore

Chance Blake Moore, 25, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away on November 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 26, 2000, in Newark, Delaware, he was the cherished son of Otto Moore and Kristin (Anderson) Moore. Chance was born with muscular dystrophy, but he never allowed it to diminish his… Read more »

Rickey Lee Pierce

Rickey Lee Pierce, 66, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 29, 1959, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edwin S. Pierce and Frances E. (née Riale) Pierce, and the devoted husband of 34 years to Donna… Read more »

Ronnie Lynn Steele

Ronnie “Dowski”/ “Pappy” Lynn Steele, 45, of North East, Maryland, passed away on October 21, 2025. Born on October 19, 1980, in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ronnie Lynn Hylton and Deborah (Boyce) Steele. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, the late Pappy and Mammaw Boyce, who brought him up… Read more »

Homer Richard Madron

Homer Richard Madron, age 80, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1945, in Rising Sun, he was the son of the late Homer Sells Madron and Margie Ethel (née McPeak) Madron. He was the devoted husband of 37 years to his… Read more »

Dorothy Belle Miller

Dorothy Belle Miller, of Rising Sun MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12th at the age of 97. She was born on March 26, 1928 to the late Harry and Mary Flaharty. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Cecil County and an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8185 in Port Deposit… Read more »

John Robert Jones

John Robert Jones, age 78, of North East, Maryland, passed away on October 7, October 2025 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marion, Virginia on September 17, 1947, he was the son of the late John W. and Lollie A. Jones, and the devoted husband of 59 years to his beloved wife, Drinda… Read more »