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A8 Kent County News Thursday, January 4, 2018 BELLRINGER Tennysonwrote donethispastyeararebells withapenitentheart.God forgaveoursinsnearly onlyacceptChristasour forgivenesstothosewho havehurtus.Ringoutthe MarvinV.Williams,Jr. FuneralDirector 21620 (410)778-3582 HelpingFamiliesHeal OBITUARIES Francis Coleman BETTERTON Francis Peter Coleman, 82, of Betterton passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. A complete obituary will appear in next Kent County News and online at www.fhnfuneralhome.com. Bill Dore ROCK HALL The Rev.

William Dore, of Rock Hall passed away on Dec. 28, 2017 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. He was 90. Born on July 15, 1927 in Loomis, he served in the Merchant Marines as a seaman during the final years of World War II. He worked as a painter and laborer on local Kent County farms and was converted to Christianity on the Claude Moore Farm (an integral part of his life).

The Rev. Dore was called to the ministry, while working on the George Berger Farm in Tolchester, made public confession and joined the Methodist Church at Rock Hall United Methodist Church. In 1949, he married Ruth Collins and, in 1950, they began serving Methodist Charges in Crapo. They served churches and charges in both Maryland and Delaware, most recently as associate pastor in Rock Hall. The Rev.

Dore received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, psychology and education from Washington College in 1955. He also received a Master of Sacred Theology (THM) degree from Temple University in 1958, a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from Crozier Seminary in 1963 and served as Fellow of Lancaster Seminary, where he completed two years toward his doctoral degree. The Rev. Dore served the Peninsula Conference on various boards and com- mittees. He also served as chaplain with numerous secular organizations, hospices, state police, fire departments and Masonic orders.

He also was involved as Scout master, Sea Explorer skipper, 4-H leader and Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 12-7. The Rev. Dore was Past Master of Denton Lodge and worthy patron of OES Worcester Chapter in Snow Hill. He enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail, boating, flying and reading.

In addition to his wife Ruth Dore, he is survived by two daughters, Ruth D. Story of Harrington, Del. and Kathy D. James of Seaford, five grandchildren, Kathy Chambers of Bedford, Karen Joiner of Harrington, William Joiner of Lewes Jennifer Wright of Galena and John E. Jones of Seaford; eight great-grandchildren, Cody Chambers, Christopher Chambers, Ashley Smith, Rachel Smith, Donovan Peery, Hayden Thomas Peery, Benjamin Wright and Oliver Wright; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Rock Hall United Methodist Church in Rock Hall, where relatives and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Rock Hall United Methodist Charge, P.O.

Box 626, Rock Hall, MD 21661 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Course- vall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. fhnfuneralhome.com. Elizabeth Freeman KENNEDYVILLE Elizabeth Freeman, 89, of Kennedyville died Jan.

2, 2018. For information, please call the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 410-648-5338. Stephen Kendall CHESTERTOWN Stephen Charles Kendall of Chestertown died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.

He was 65. Mr. Kendall was born Feb. 1, 1952 in Rock Hall, the son of the late Steve Kendall and Edith Stephen graduated from Chestertown High School and began working in the cadet program for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Marine Police. He unfortunately did not complete the program and instead went to work for the county for a few years.

He worked as a truck driver for numerous places over the years including Willards, hauling fuel, and for Crop Production. Most recently, he worked driving the Rock Hall Trolley. Stephen was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion, where he played Santa for many years. He also was a past member of the Good- will Volunteer Fire Company in Centreville. He enjoyed gardening, goose and duck hunting and fishing.

He also enjoyed re-painting working decoys and spending time with his friends, family and numerous pets. Mr. Kendall is survived by his wife Lois Hunt of Chestertown; three brothers, Walter Hepbron of Rock Hall, Harry Hepbron of Rising Sun and Richard Hepbron of Townsend, a brother-in-law, Alan Hunt, and a sister-in-law, Diane Hunt, both of Chestertown; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.

5, at Fellows, Helfenbein Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown. Services will be held at 11 a.m. following the visitation. Interment will be held in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall following the service. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

BILL DORE Virginia L. Pinder HENDERSON Virginia Lee Pinder of Henderson died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at her home in Denton. She was 72. Mrs.

Pinder was born March 6, 1945 in Burrisville, the daughter of the late Kenneth Hayman and Ruthanna Hayman. Mrs. Pinder was a 1963 graduate of Centreville High School. After graduation she went to work at Bargain Center in Grasonville. She married the late Robert Pinder March 25, 1972 and they resided in Centreville for a short time before moving to Henderson.

Over the years, Mrs. Pinder also worked cleaning homes and banks in the area and most recently as a daycare provider for Daycare Inc. She was a member of New Life Wesleyan Church in Greensboro. She loved to bowl and spend time with her grandchildren and attending family gatherings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Pinder and two brothers, Francis and Steve Hayman.

She is survived by her daughter Lora Robbins and partner Tiffany of Denton; four grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Tyler and London; three sisters, Betty Ann Williamson (Luther) of Federalsburg, Bonnie Thomas (Dicky) of Smyrna, Del. and Debbie Goodman (Jay) of Chestertown; and three brothers, Donald Hayman of Queenstown, Bernard Hayman (Vanessa) of Galena and Kenny Hayman (Grace) of Millington; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at noon Thursday Jan. 4, at Fellows Family Funeral Home, 370 Cypress Millington. Interment will follow the service in Sudlersville Cemetery in Sudlersville.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www. fhnfuneralhome.com. Maxine C. Stewart CHESTERTOWN Maxine C. Stewart of Chestertown died on Jan.

1, 2018 at her home. She was 88. Born March 1, 1929 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Mary E. Phillips Carlson.

She attended Penn State University and was a graduate of the Jameson School of Nursing. Mrs. Stewart worked with Dr. John R. Smith as a nurse for several years in Centreville.

She spent the majority of her nursing career in mother and baby. She later worked as a psychiatric nurse manager with Upper Shore Community Health Center and retired June 15, 1995. She served as Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star lodge in Centreville and was a member of lodge in Chestertown. She also was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall. Mrs.

Stewart enjoyed knitting, crocheting baby bonnets for newborns and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Stewart was the wife of the late Donald Herbert Stewart who predeceased her in 2013. She is survived by her children: James A. Stewart (Bonnie), of Fairmount, GA; Timothy E.

Stewart (Dovie), of Liberty, SC; Dr. Kimberly S. Johnston (Peter), of Easton, MD; Simthia L. Stewart, of Rockville, MD; along with three grandchildren: Kristen Stewart, Melissa A. Knotts, Donald S.

Warner; and six great-grandchildren: Kori, Delaney, Dalton, Philip, Abigail and Darrin. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Fellows, Helfenbein Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where relatives and friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Chesterfield Cemetery in Centreville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Association, 1850 York Road, Suite Timonium, MD 21093. Jerry Tribbitt Sr. CHESTERTOWN Jerry Victor Tribbitt 74, of Chestertown died Dec. 28, 2017 in Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Mr.

Tribbitt was born on Aug. 7, 1943, son of the late Victor Husband Tribbitt and Ethel Mae Cann Tribbitt. He was raised in Barclay and was a 1962 graduate of Centreville High School. Jerry had worked for Dixon Valve for 20 years, retiring in 2015. He was an active leader in 4-H.

Mr. Tribbitt is survived by his wife of 54 years Connie Taylor Tribbitt; son Jerry V. Tribbitt Jr. of Bridgeville, brothers Larry E. Tribbitt Sr.

(Kay) of Barclay and Jeff L. Tribbitt (Stephanie) of Bozman; and a grandson, William R. Tribbitt (Morgan) of Bridgeville. Services will be held privately. For love of 4-H, memorials may be offered to the Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620, Beth Hill.

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech. Edward Walls Jr. TUCSON, ARIZ. Edward R.

Walls of Tucson, Ariz. died Christmas night in Northwest Hospital, Tucson. He was 75 years old. Bud was born on May 15, 1942, son of the late Edward R. Walls Sr.

and Mary Durham Walls. He was raised in Kent County, attending Galena School, and was a 1960 graduate of Chestertown High. He furthered his education at Washington College, graduating in 1964, where he was a member of KA Fraternity. He began his teaching career in Queen County and retired from Anne Arundel after more than 30 years of service, continually teaching fifth grade. He had lived in Centreville and Annapolis until moving to Tucson after his retirement.

He is remembered as a loving and caring teacher. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters Michele and Amy Pitcher; sisters Peggy Clark and Ann W. Sutton; and a brother, Raymond Walls. Bud is survived by his wife Patricia Smith Walls of Tucson; a daughter, Donna Brown of California; grandsons Aidan Brown of California and Ryan Forester of Annapolis; sisters Frances Miller and Edwina Walters, both of Earleville; brothers-in-law William Sutton and Thomas Clark; sister-in-law Nancy Walls; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross Galena, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship Fund Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 E.

Church Frederick, MD 21701. MAXINE STEWART CHESTERTOWN The Motor Vehicle on bus will be at Fountain Park in Chestertown on the following dates. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12 and 13 Monday and Tuesday, March 12 and 13 Monday and Tuesday, April 16 and 17 Monday and Tuesday, May 21 and 22 Monday and Tuesday, June 18 and 19 The MVA mobile office is open from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The bus parks on the High Street side of the park. The bus offers a variety of services, including renewal of a license and vehicle registration; duplicate license and registration; substitute plates and stickers; and certified copies of a driving record. Residents also can register to vote or to donate organs. Some services, such as obtaining a commercial license, are available only at a full-service MVA center.

For a complete list of available services, see www.mva. maryland.gov/locations/ bus.htm. For more information, call 1-800-950-1682 or email MVA bus schedule for Chestertown By JACK RODGERS ROCK HALL The Town of Rock Hall has employed a new assistant to the treasurer. Lifetime Rock Hall resident Candice Porter, 56, returns to work at the same position she held almost 30 years ago. Her first day was Dec.

18. Before accepting her current position, Porter was employed by the Sailing Emporium in Rock Hall as a receptionist for 32 years. Porter also worked for Lankford Bay Marina for three years. Porter grew up in Rock Hall, spending her whole life in the town, she said. Porter has been married 34 years to Dave Porter, owner of Masonry.

They have one son, Wayne, who works with his father at Masonry. When Dave and Wayne Porter are not busy with the masonry projects, the two are active watermen, Candice Porter said, adding that their boat is named after her. Candice main responsibilities at her new position include taking payments for water bills, answering phones at the town offices and assisting the She also hopes to soon start assisting residents with permits, she said. Candice Porter said there is a learning curve, but she still knows the basics from 30 years ago. The computerization of filing systems has been a challenge, she said.

thing I learned from a long time ago is, about serving the she said. Candice Porter said Treasurer Stephanie Loller has done a fantastic job helping her get acclimated. Porter is excited to return to work she enjoys. love the town of Rock Porter said. whole family lives here, and going to work for them Porter is assistant to Rock Hall clerk By JANE BELLMYER ELKTON After more than a decade of helping Cecil homeless, the Emergency Rotating Shelter program will not open this year due to a lack of volunteers and support, according to Colandra Coleman, executive director of Meeting Ground, a nonprofit that runs various programs serving the local homeless population.

As snow fell Dec. 15, Coleman said not re-opening this year was the only decision she could make. Until this year, the shelter would run for 16 weeks beginning the Monday after Thanksgiving, with different churches assigned to cover each week. just have the type of commitment we need to run this she said. am distraught about Last year, the shelter ran into trouble when churches that had signed up for a particular week backed out, leaving the congregation of Five Rivers Church to step up.

Five Rivers, located on White Hall Road in Elkton, had bunk beds built into its building specifically for the shelter to use 12 years ago. However, the plan had been that churches without facilities large enough to host would run the shelter at Five Rivers. But The Rev. Jim Chase, pastor of Five Rivers, said his congregation wants to help with the shelter but did not want to fill in any gaps in the schedule, as had been happening. He said Coleman agreed.

will not allow us to be put in that Chase said. lot of our congregation is older and it has become very At the same time Chase said ERS is necessary to help the homeless. want them to see there is hope beyond their the reverend said. But despite the absence of the rotating shelter program, Michael Brandon, executive director of the Paris Foundation, which also serves the homeless population, said many of those who are homeless have seen this situation coming and that, for the most part, people are being proactive. heard one person complain per Brandon said.

I am getting is need a place to stay. Can you help us? Do you know They are actively looking instead of wringing their hands and saying Brandon said the rotating shelter situation, coupled with the decision by the Town of Elkton to clear out the homeless camps on town property in October, was way the closures went down was calculated to get them to start thinking about being out of the Brandon said of the timing of the clear out. The homeless community quickly realized their options were disappearing, and Brandon said encouraged those he encounters to look into the various housing programs available and to get on those waiting lists. of the good things that is happening is the proliferation of the sobriety he said. Operated by numerous organizations, these houses offer shelter to those more at risk of homelessness, including those in recovery or fresh out of incarceration.

Emergency shelter for Cecil closed this year FILE PHOTO A volunteer helps set up for Meeting Emergency Rotating Shelter in 2015. The Cecil County shelter open this year because of a lack of volunteers to staff it..