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Wednesday, September 10, 2003 www.DelmarvaNow.com THE DAILY TIMES Obituaries Leslie Howard Lynch Rosalie Howard Bailey CHARLOTTE, N.C. Rosalie Howard Bailey, 83, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Carolina Medical Virgie Mae Scott EDEN Virgie Mae Scott, 72, of Eden died Saturday, Sept 6, 2003, at Peninsula Regional Med Donald Henry Russell Jr. SALISBURY Donald Henry Russell 57, of Salisbury died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Peninsu Center in ical Center r.harlntte in Salichnrv after a briet illness.

Born Oct. 30, 1919, Mrs. Bailey was a loving daughter of Born in Barnwell, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Addison Owens and Odelle Hunter Owens. la Regional Medical Center. Born in Allen, he was a son of June Martin Russell of Clinton, and the late Donald Virgie Mae Scott Donald Russell Jr.

byville; three sons, Robert Lynch of Jessup, Kelvin Lynch of Virginia Beach, and Brian Lynch of Roxana; the mother of his sons, Iris W. Lynch of Ocean Pines; a brother, Lee Roy Lynch of Cape Coral, a sister, Melva Lee McGrew Weber of Bonita Springs, five granddaughters, Candice Jane Lynch, Makayla Iris Lynch, Leah Bassett, Rachel Bassett and Elizabeth Murray; and a special cousin, Elizabeth Esham of Bishopville. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church on Back Creek Road in Bishopville. The Rev.

Lewis Mitchell will officiate. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Donations may be made to Bishopville Cemetery, PO Box 62, Bishopville, Md. 21813.

Janice Fay Hornsby SALISBURY Janice Fay Hornsby, 66, of Salisbury died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Salisbury kernel, vjcu- mn imi esis Elder- H. Russell Sr. He served his country in the Army. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.

Mr. Russell was employed as a security guard for Wicomico County. In addition to his mother, he leaves cherished memories with his wife, Mollie Russell of Salisbury; two stepsons, Calvin Hol-brook Jr. of Elizabethtown, and Dale Holbrook of Norfolk, two stepdaughters, Tina Holbrook of Baltimore and Angela Barkley of Somerset, N.J.; two brothers, Lonnie Russell of Forestville, and Martin Russell of Clinton, three sisters, Denise Russell and Lourene Ray, both of Clinton and Wendy Dews of Greenbelt, four grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

at First Baptist Churchon the corner of Delaware Avenue and Booth Street in Salisbury. The Rev. Lewis N. Watson will officiate. Family and friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.

at the church and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens on Route 50 in Salisbury, near Hebron. A ministry of comfort and dignity is being provided by Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury. Mrs.

Scott was a member of the Tabernacle of Prayer in Salisbury, where she served as a mother of the church and a choir member. She was employed as a foster grandparent with Shore-Up Inc. in Salisbury. She leaves many fond memories with her husband, Comie Scott of Eden; one son, Anthony Scott of Eden; four daughters, Blanche White and Evangela Duffy, both of Salisbury, and Elaine Scott of Eden and Barbara A. Jones of Princess Anne; one brother, Sidney Owens of Delray Beach, two sisters, Elder Ollie Mae Carter of Fruitland and Elnora Terry of Salisbury; three aunts, Emily Hunter of Barnwell, Learleen Mentor of Fruitland and Elouise Hunter of Delray Beach; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle of Prayer, located on Mitchell and Parsons Roads in Salisbury Elder Rosie Edwards will officiate. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Visitation will also be held Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lewis N.

Watson Funeral Home on West Road in Salisbury. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens on Route 50 in Salisbury, near Hebron. Julia Anna McGrath Vetra MOUNT VERNON Julia Anna McGrath Vetra, 90, our beloved mother and best friend, Care. Born in she was a daughter of the late SELBYVILLE Leslie Howard Lynch, 64, of Selbyville died Monday, Sept. 9, 2003, at home.

He was a son of the late Ruleth and Elizabeth Johnson Lynch. He was a quality engineer with Northrup-Grumman at Wallops Flight Center in Wallops Island. He also was in the military for 32 years, serving in the Air Force, Army and Delaware Army National Guard, from which he retired in 1999 as a chief warrant officer. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Bishopville; Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173; Ocean City American Legion Post 166; Disabled American Veterans; Vietnam Veterans of America; and served as vice president of the McCabe Family Clan. Mr.

Lynch is survived by his wife, Kim M. Lynch of Sel- John Allen Wright Harris SALISBURY John Allen Wright Harris, 93, of Salisbury died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in Smyth County, he was a son of the late George Kirk and Sara Comer Harris. He was preceded in death in 1993 by his wife, Margie Lee Harris.

Mr. Harris was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 64 and DAV Eastern Shore 34. In his earlier days, he was a coal miner in West Virginia and later worked in construction until retiring in 1975.

He is survived by three children, John A. Harris of Winter Garden, Sammy L. Harris of Waverly, and Jolene S. Meadows of Montgomery Village, a foster daughter, Wanda Vanegas of Princess Anne; a sister, Laura Harris of Goodview, two brothers, George K. Harris Jr.

of Stoning-ton, and Claude G. Harris of Saltville, eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held at sea by the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 34, 821 E. William Salisbury, Md.

21801. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Visit www.regionalo- bits.comholloway. Richard Lawson Windsor LEWES Richard Lawson Windsor, 58, of Lewes died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Christiana Hospital near Newark, Del.

Mr. Windsor was born April 26, 1945, in Salisbury, to the late Capt. Harry W. and Margaret Lawson Windsor of Deal Island. For the last 33 years, Mr.

Windsor worked in various capacities at Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens campus, where in 1970 be became the first campus graduate to be hired in a full-time position. Since 1990, Mr. Windsor served as the campus assistant business manager and prior to that worked as registrar, assistant registrar, financial aid officer and also as an internal auditor in the president's office of the college. A 1975 graduate of Richard Stockton State College with a bachelor's degree in administrative studies and business administration, Mr. Windsor earned an associate's degree in applied science from Delaware Technical and Community College in 1968.

Mr. Windsor served his country proudly for five years in the U.S. Navy with two tours of combat duty in Vietnam. He attended Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro. Mr.

Windsor is survived by his wife, Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor, Delaware secretary of state; a daughter, Nicole M. Windsor of Seaford; a granddaughter, Rosemary Paige Hopkins of Seaford; three sisters, Peggy Webster of Deal Island, Judy Sparr of Eden and Elaine Bolden of Princess Anne; two brothers, Robert Windsor of Raleigh, N.C., and Carl Windsor of Hialeah, a stepson, James A. Smith Jr. of Middle-town, a stepdaughter, Julia O'Hanlon of Wilmington; a step-grandson, Brady Smith of Mid-dletown, and several beloved nieces and nephews.

A service of tribute will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, Morris and Church Street in Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Reynolds and the Rev.

Rob Townsend. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Richard Lawson Windsor Scholarship Fund, in care of Dr. Barbara Ridgely Business Manager, Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens campus, PO Box 610, Georgetown, Del. 19947. Arrangements are being handled by Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro.

Saundra Mae Smith SALISBURY Saundra Mae Smith, 55, formerly of Philadelphia died Sr. and Janice Hornsby Viola Booth Bowden. Her husband, Bobby Hornsby, preceded her in death. She is survived by five children, Debra Jean Collins of Laurel, Jerrie Lou Bratten of Pittsville, Edward Parsons of Salisbury, Joseph Wayne Parsons of Baltimore and Cathy Sue Parsons of Baltimore; three sisters, Eula Lee Hyle of Fruitland, Mildred Thornton of Chin-coteague, Earline Mears of Del-mar; a brother, Donald Bowden of Salisbury; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Delmarva Evangelistic Church Prayer Chapel in Salisbury with calling time one half hour prior to the service. The Rev. Susie Jarrett will officiate. Contributions may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md.

21802. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Visit Lotteries lace and Bailey Alice Evans Howard of Crisfield and Norfolk, Va. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. A homemaker, who cared lovingly for her seven children, Mrs.

Bailey retired in 1995 from Salisbury Auto Trim; at the age of 76. She was married to Raymond J. Bailey of Salisbury, who preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her seven children, Glenda Beach of Hebron, Penny Bowden of Hur-lock, Nancy Pletcher of Mooresville, N.C, Wallace Bailey of Salisbury, Maggi Weidler, Raymond R.

Bailey and Glendon J. Bailey of Hebron, a sister, Peggy Howard Ruebens of Silver Spring, a sister-in-law, Betty A. Steere of Salisbury; five nephews; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A memorial service to her life will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Moose-heart, Route 31, Mooseheart, 111. 60539. Arrangements are being handled by Hinman Funeral Home in Princess Anne. Eugene Connelly POCOMOKE CITY Eugene "Archie" Connelly, 75, of Pocomoke City died peacefully at home of cancer on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003.

Born Feb. 5, 1928, in Oxnard, he was a son of the late Joseph and Pearl Lamb Connelly Mr. Connelly was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Pocomoke City, where he served as past president of the parish council and on the building maintenance committee. He was a volunteer at the Seton Center and its food program and a life member of the Pocomoke Elks BPOE 1624. Mr.

Connelly retired as a civil servant in 1994, after serving 27 years with NOAA at Wallops Island. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret "Peg" Connelly; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Janet Connelly and children, Jonathan and Rosemary of Brunswick, a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kay Connelly and son, Devin, of Raymore, a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Mark Burdeshaw and children, Emily, Alex and Matthew, of Aberdeen, four sisters, Patricia Carr of Fairfield, Connie Burdullis and Carolyn Curtis, both of Oxnard, Margaret Fischer of Camarillo, and a large Connelly family An infant son, Kevin Connelly, and a brother, Joseph Connelly, preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Pocomoke City, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Father Raymond Forester and Father William Porter will officiate.

Interment will be in Oxnard at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Seton Center, PO Box 401, Princess Anne, Md. 21853; or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Holloway Melson Funeral Home on Linden Avenue in Pocomoke City. Visit www.regionalobits.com.

passed away at home in the presence of her loved ones on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. Born in Mount Vernon, she was Delaware These Delaware lotteries were drawn Tuesday evening: Play 3 -1-1-1 Play 4 0-3-0-9 These Delaware lotteries were drawn Tuesday afternoon: Play 3 9-6-9 Play 4 3-2-1-8 Julia Vetra Death Notices ROSALIE HOWARD BAILEY, 83, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Carolina Medical Cen-titec in Charlotte after a brief 1U-f ness. A funeral service will be Maryland These Maryland lotteries were drawn Tuesday evening: Pick 3 6-6-7 Pick 4 6-5-2-6 Bonus Match 5 -17-19-29-34-38 (Bonus Ball 28) These Maryland lotteries were drawn Tuesday afternoon: Pick 3 0-4-0 Pick 4 4-3-1-3 Virginia These Virginia lotteries were drawn Tuesday afternoon: Play 3 8-6-7 Play 4 8-4-5-0 Cash 5 -16-23-24-26-34 These Virginia lotteries were drawn Monday night: Play 3 2-1-6 Play 4 9-5-5-4 Cash 5 5-6-27-31-33 'United Methodist Church in 'I Mount Vernon and Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Va.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Mildred Smith and the late niAniP MUllin IV nC DnnnvMnIrn City died, Monday Sept 8, 2003, at home of cancer. A Mass of Chris- linn burial will be held Thursdav Saundra Smith Births the daughter of the late Walter McGrath and Edna Kirwan McGrath. Her husband, Thomas John "Blower" Vetra, died in 1994.

She is survived by three children, Judy Snyder and her husband, Aubrey, of Tuscon, Tom "Sonny" Vetra of Berkley, and Jeannie Cutlip and her husband, Harvey, of Par-sonsburg; four grandchildren, Denise Honey and her husband, Ace, of Bowie, Judie Lynn Bass of Phoenix, Karen Bush and her husband, Russell, of Opelika, and Kathy Elliott and her husband, Tom, of Delmar; five greatgrandchildren, Justin Elliott, Joshua Elliott and Jessica Elliott of Delmar, Ian Hamilton of Phoenix and Julia Bush of Opelika, numerous nieces and nephews; and many best friends. Two brothers, John Walter "Patty" McGrath and Harold McGrath, are also deceased. A memorial service will be held today at 6 p.m. at Hinman Funeral Home in Princess Anne. The Rev.

Olivia Costango will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Corrections While the staff at The Daily Times strives for accuracy in all the stories we print, we make mistakes. It is our policy to correct errors of fact or omission.

We will correct them promptly. If you spot an error in our newspaper, call our Reader Advocate, Cindy Robinson, at 410-749-7171, Ext. 235, or call 1-800-44-DAILY, Ext. 235, between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

2, 2003 Nikkl and Matt Folsom, Salisbury, son. Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 Kerrl Angela Gullett and Terrence Devon Parker, Salisbury, daughter. Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Jennifer Hinote John Swafford, Hebron, son. Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Friday, Sept. 5, 2003 Evangeline and Kye Parsons, Salisbury, daughter. Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

William C. Smith. She attended Salisbury High School. She was employed by Woolworth of Philadelphia before her illness. She leaves to mourn, besides her mother, Shirley (Thad) Waters, Linda (John) Moses, Keith Chaney, all of Salisbury, Delores Shockley-Lashley of Virginia, Reginald Shockley of Colorado, Deborah, Anthony and William Smith all of Philadelphia; her stepmother, Constella Smith of Pennsylvania; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Preceding her in death was a daughter, Barbara Smith (Barbie) and her brothers, Tyrone and Donald Smith and Lamont Chaney. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennie Smith Funeral Home and services will be held Friday at noon at Abundant Life Worship Center on Hobbs Road in Salisbury. Pastor Jonathan Willey will officiate. Interment will be atin Green Acres Memorial Park.

ice will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Onancock Cemetery Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Eastern Shore, PO Box 316, Park-sley, Va. 23421; or Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, co Darrell Bays, 11 Onancock St, Onancock, Va. 23417. DONALD HENRY RUSSELL 57, of Salisbury died Sunday Sept.

7, 2003, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Salisbury, where family and friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service. VIRGINIA MAE SCOTT, 72, of Eden died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.

at Tabernacle of Prayer in Salisbury, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Visitation will also be held Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury. SAUNDRA MAE SMITH, 55, of Salisbury and formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, Sept 6, 2003, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury A viewing will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

at Bennie Smith Funeral Home and a service will be held Friday at noon at Abundant Life Worship Center in Salisbury. MACK ROBERT "BOB" WARD, 68, of Stockton died Monday, Sept 8, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pocomoke City Services are pending. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City RICHARD LAWSON WINDSOR, 58, of Lewes died Saturday, Sept 6, 2003, at Christiana Hospital near Newark, DeL A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. at 11 a.m.

at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Pocomoke City, where family and friends ftay call one hour prior to the service. JOHN ALLEN WRIGHT HARRIS, 93, of Salisbury died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held at sea by the family THELMA MAUDE HELMS, 85, of Mills-boro died Tuesday, Sept 9, 2003. A funeral service will be held Thursday at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Donations may be made to Delaware Hospice in Georgetown. JANICE FAY HORNSBY, 66, of Salisbury died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Salisbury Center: Genesis Elder-Care. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Delmarva Evangelistic Church Prayer Chapel in Salisbury with calling time one half hour prior to the service.

LESLIE HOWARD LYNCH, 64, of Selbyville died Monday, Sept. 9, 2003, at home. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Bishopville. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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