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All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Melinda Jarvis Devereaux *************************************************************************** * Edwin Cameron Bartley, 78 QUEEN ANNE, Md. - Edwin Cameron Bartley of Queen Anne died of natural causes Saturday, March 22, 2003, in Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton. He was 78. Mr. Bartley was born Aug 1, 1924, in Deerfield, Va., son of the late William Glen and Thelma Propes Bartley. He was a 1942 graduate of Churchville High School, Churchville, Va. Mr. Bartley served in the U.S. Army's 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry, during World War II, where he received the Purple Heart medal, Silver Star and Bronze Star medals and the Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from McDonald's Auto Body Shop in Hyattsville. Mr. Bartley was a prominent harness-horse owner and trainer. He lived in the area for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Lee Eckard-Bartley, in 1998; a son, Jerome Bartley, in 1989; and a daughter, Melinda Kidwell, in 1999. He is survived by a son, Edwin L. Bartley of Newark, Del.; two daughters, Simila Kramer of Laurel and Dolores McClung of Bowie; five sisters, Madge Wagner of California, Wanda Roberts of Nevada, JaNelle Stinnett, JoAnn Hewitt and Marlene Hatter, all of Virginia; a brother, Norman Bartley of North Carolina; his fiancee, Joyce Yeatman of Queen Anne; 10 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Clara Mae Fox, 84 GEORGETOWN - Clara Mae Fox of Georgetown died of congestive heart failure Friday, March 21, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was 84. Mrs. Fox was born Sept. 27, 1918, in Lewes, daughter of the late Harry Baynum and Virginia E. Palmer Baynum. She loved being independent and working outdoors. She was devoted to her loving family. Mrs. Fox attended McColley's Church, Redden, between Ellendale and Georgetown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle H. Fox, in 1977. She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Geneva M. and Kenneth Peruchi of Harbeson and Virginia and Kenneth Littleton of Georgetown; a sister, Gertrude Smith of Greenwood; a brother-in-law, Melvin Fox of Milton; two sisters-in-law, Helen Stephens of Norfolk, Va., and Lela Baynum of Harbeson; three grandchildren and their respective spouses, Diana and Milt Chaski of Lewes, Ken and Jackie Peruchi of Salisbury, Md., and Kenny Littleton Jr. and Jennifer Littleton of Georgetown; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Midway Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Doris Lee Gibson, 72 LAUREL - Doris Lee Gibson of Laurel died Monday, March 10, 2003, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. She was 72. Mrs. Gibson was born Sept. 28, 1930, on Staten Island, N.Y., the first child of the late Mike and Mae Obertz. A natural beauty, she was selected as the Easter Seals poster child for New York City when she was 6 years old. In 1950, she married Samuel Gibson, a dashing U.S. Navy hospital corpsman. They soon moved to Roxbury, N.J., where they raised their children. For many years, she was part of a community theater group and sometimes produced plays in which her husband acted. After retiring to Laurel, Mrs. Gibson and her husband took trips with old friends to Ireland, Mexico, Scotland and Greece, as well as making numerous visits to their children and their families in Oregon, New Jersey and Georgia. She had many friends in the Trap Pond area and enjoyed visiting with her son's in-laws, Homer and Verna Disharoon of Laurel. She was a voracious reader. Having read thousands of books, she had to resort to writing them all down so she wouldn't check them out of the library twice. She enjoyed many discussions with her book club. Through the years, she walked thousands of miles with her dog, Perra, and swam hundreds of laps with her friends at the Salisbury YMCA. She was kind, loving, generous and truly loved by all she knew. While quick to make friends, she tolerated neither hatred nor injustice. She lived by the Golden Rule. She was a beautiful woman who radiated her goodness throughout her life. She made all of her children feel that they were special and savored the time spent with each grandchild. Her greatest gift to her family was her love. She kept an inscription nearby with which to encourage her children; it read, "You will succeed beyond your wildest dreams." And she did. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Joan; three children, Michael, Shawn and Kerry; and six grandchildren, Meaghan, Sally, Sam, Colin, Jack and Maggie. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Short Funeral Home, Laurel. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Charles E. Quillen, 59 ELLENDALE - Charles E. Quillen of Ellendale died of heart failure Saturday, March 22, 2003, in his home. He was 59. Mr. Quillen was born Sept. 24, 1943, in Clarksville, son of the late Eldon H. and Marie Furman Quillen. He served in the National Guard. Mr. Quillen previously had worked as a carpenter, and at the time of his death was working for Gene Gallo and Sons in Harrington. He was a man who loved to help people wherever he was needed. Mr. Quillen was a member of Old Paths Church of Christ in Georgetown. He also enjoyed working at the Del-Mar-Va Christian Service Camp, where he was one of their directors. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Quillen; and his many friends and family. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Old Paths Church of Christ, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Old Paths Church of Christ, 18246 Redden Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Richard T. Savage, 70 ELKTON, Md. - Richard T. Savage of Elkton died Thursday, March 20, 2003, in his home. He was 70. Mr. Savage was born June 20, 1932 in Pocomoke City, son of the late Walter and Hattie Henderson Savage. He had worked for Elburn's Florist in Chestertown and at the Perryville toll bridge. Mr. Savage loved his bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christenson Savage; a son, Ronald Savage, and Ron's companion, Shelia Hickman, and Ms. Hickman's children, Dennis Hickman and Hanna Hickman, all of Port Deposit; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Frank and Gloria Savage of North East, Theodore Hickman of Dover, Del., Norman and Rose Hickman of Chestertown and Warren Hickman of Hyattsville; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and John Thompson of Loganville, Ga.; two grandchildren, Ronnie Savage and Crystal Davis; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Thursday in the New Life Faith Center, 1820 Jacob Tomb Highway, Rising Sun. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mrs. Savage. Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, Galena. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Patricia Ann 'Patsy' Towers, 57 GREENSBORO, Md. - Patricia Ann "Patsy" Towers of Greensboro died of natural causes Saturday, March 22, 2003, in Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton. She was 57. Mrs. Towers was born Dec. 23, 1945, in Greensboro, daughter of the late Forrest M. and Gertrude Kibler Fisher. She was a 1963 North Caroline High School graduate. She was a lifetime resident of the area, and retired from Giant Food Store, Easton, in 2000. She was working at the Caroline Hallmark in Denton at the time of her death. Mrs. Towers was a member of Ridgely United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Towers, in 1995. She is survived by a son, Stephen Strannahan of Smyrna, Del.; a daughter, Wendy Mooers of Hebron; a brother, Thomas Fisher of Greensboro; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave., Greensboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely. The family suggests memorial contributions to Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629. ---------------------------------------------------------------