Search Obituary, Death and Burial Records by Name
Enter the person’s first name, last name and last known state to prepare an obituary, death, burial, cemetery, memorial and related public-record search.
Find Salisbury Times & Daily Times Recent Obituaries, Funeral Notices and Records
If you are searching for “The Salisbury Times recent obituaries,” first note the newspaper-name change. The historical Salisbury Times ended in 1964 and was continued by The Daily Times in Salisbury, Maryland. For recent notices, use The Daily Times and current Salisbury funeral-home sources. For older notices, use newspaper archives.
Quick Answer: “Salisbury Times” Means Two Different Search Paths
Recent obituary
Use The Daily Times obituary search and the current Salisbury, Maryland obituary listings.
Funeral details
Open the handling funeral home’s memorial for current visitation, funeral, cemetery and livestream details.
1927–1964 notice
Search the historical Salisbury Times through Maryland archives, Salisbury University collections or newspaper archives.
Legal record
Use Wicomico County Health Department or Maryland Vital Statistics when a certified death certificate is required.
Where to Find The Daily Times Recent Obituaries
Current Salisbury, Maryland obituary searches usually belong under The Daily Times, not the historical Salisbury Times title.
The Daily Times obituary search
The newspaper-specific Legacy search provides current and recent notices published through The Daily Times.
Salisbury-area obituaries
The wider Salisbury page includes notices from The Daily Times plus local funeral homes and other regional publishers.
Funeral-home memorial
Use the handling funeral home when you need the most current service details, condolences or livestream information.
How to Search Salisbury Obituaries by Name
For additional search methods, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing a Notice
| Check | Why it matters | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar family names can appear across the Delmarva Peninsula. | Middle name, maiden name or nickname conflicts. |
| Age / birth year | Separates people with similar names. | The age is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Spouse, children, siblings and parents are strong clues. | No close family names match. |
| Location | Salisbury notices can include Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Sussex County connections. | The person has no known Delmarva connection. |
| Funeral home | Provides a first-party source for arrangements. | The provider is in an unrelated region. |
| Publication date | Distinguishes a new notice from an older obituary. | The result is from the wrong year. |
Verify Funeral, Visitation and Cemetery Details
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial, church service and burial can have different start times.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be different locations.
Public or private
Check the family’s wording instead of assuming every service is public.
Livestream
Use only a stream supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers / charity
Follow the family’s current instructions and verify charities independently.
Last-minute change
Call before travelling when weather, illness or conflicting listings could affect the arrangements.
Search the Funeral Home When the Newspaper Is Not Enough
Current Salisbury-area obituary pages frequently include notices from local funeral homes. The handling funeral home is usually the strongest source for current arrangements.
Holloway Funeral Home
Frequently appears in Salisbury-area obituary results. Search the firm’s own obituary page when a newspaper result is incomplete.
Bounds Funeral Home
Another established Salisbury funeral provider whose memorial pages may contain service and visitation details.
Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home
Current Salisbury obituary listings also include notices from this local funeral provider.
How to Get a Death Certificate in Salisbury
Wicomico County Health Department currently issues death certificates by appointment on designated days.
Current Wicomico County fee
The Maryland Department of Health currently lists a $22 local fee for Wicomico County vital-record certificates.
Current death-certificate days
Death certificates are currently issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment.
Wicomico County Health Department
Hurdle Health Center
108 East Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-543-6949
Current vital-record hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a closure from 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Check appointment availability before travelling.
Microsteps
Maryland State Death Certificate Fees
Maryland Vital Statistics Administration provides the statewide death-record route. Its current fee table lists different certificate and online processing charges.
| State charge | Current amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate | $10 | Base state certificate fee listed by Maryland Vital Statistics Administration. |
| Additional death copy | $12 | Additional copy of the same death record in the same transaction. |
| Internet processing | $13 | Current additional internet processing fee shown on Maryland’s fee table. |
| Expedited internet shipping | $20 | Optional expedited shipping charge shown for internet orders. |
How to Find Old Salisbury Times Obituaries
The historical Salisbury Times was published in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland from 1927 through December 10, 1964.
Historical title dates
The paper began May 27, 1927 and ceased under the Salisbury Times name on December 10, 1964.
Continued by The Daily Times
The Daily Times began December 11, 1964 and continued the Salisbury Times.
Wicomico County Library holdings
Maryland State Archives lists Wicomico County Free Library among institutions holding Salisbury Times microfilm for 1927–1964 and Daily Times material beginning in 1964.
Salisbury University holdings
The Maryland State Archives also lists Salisbury State University holdings for Salisbury Times and Daily Times microfilm.
Historical search microsteps
- Estimate the death year.
- If the date is before December 11, 1964, search Salisbury Times.
- If the date is later, search Daily Times.
- Search surname plus “death,” “funeral,” “burial,” “services” or spouse name.
- Check surrounding publication dates, not only the death date.
- Use cemetery, church or funeral-home clues to confirm identity.
Use Salisbury University for Deeper Newspaper Research
The Nabb Research Center at Salisbury University maintains microfilm and special collections useful for Eastern Shore history and genealogy.
Salisbury Times / Daily Times microfilm
Salisbury University’s newspaper collection guide lists Salisbury Times / Daily Times, Salisbury, Maryland, from December 3, 1923 onward among its microfilm holdings.
What If You Need a Much Older Maryland Death Record?
For genealogy, Maryland’s state death-certificate application directs researchers to the Maryland State Archives. Historical research may require newspaper, cemetery, church or archival records rather than a modern certified certificate.
Newspaper notices
Useful for relatives, service dates, church, cemetery and community information.
Maryland State Archives
Useful for historical vital records and newspaper-title research.
Cemetery / church records
Can supply burial dates or family clues when newspaper indexing is incomplete.
Verify a Maryland Funeral Home or Funeral Director
The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors provides public online verification for funeral professionals, establishments and corporations. The Board states that its verification database is updated daily.
Maryland Funeral-Service Complaint Route
The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors licenses funeral establishments and funeral professionals and handles public complaints within its jurisdiction.
Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors
Phone: 410-764-4792
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
If the Death Was Investigated by Maryland’s Medical Examiner
Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner explains that an autopsy report and a death certificate are different records.
Autopsy report
First-degree family members—spouse, parent, child or sibling—currently pay no fee for an autopsy report. Other requesters are currently charged $50.
Death certificate
The Medical Examiner does not issue death certificates. Certified certificates must be obtained through Maryland vital records.
If the Person Was a Veteran
The Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock serves eligible Maryland Veterans and qualifying family members and is a useful regional resource for Salisbury and the Eastern Shore.
Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery
6827 E New Market Ellwood Road
Hurlock, MD 21643
Phone: 410-943-3420
Maryland currently lists cemetery visiting hours as Monday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Federal Funeral Rule protections apply when making arrangements with a funeral provider.
Ask prices by phone
A funeral provider must give price information by telephone when you ask.
Get the General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep it.
Choose individual goods and services
You generally have the right to select what you want instead of buying an unwanted package.
Separate third-party charges
Ask which costs come from the funeral home and which come from the cemetery, crematory, newspaper, clergy or another provider.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the funeral-home memorial or family-authorized obituary and verify the correct person and delivery address.
Memorial donations
Open the named charity’s own official website before entering payment information.
Guestbook
Assume messages are public. Avoid addresses, account information, medical claims and family disputes.
Livestream
Use only a stream supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the newspaper obituary and funeral-home memorial separately.
- Write down funeral, church and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck service details shortly before travelling.
- Ask the funeral director whether Social Security reporting has been completed.
- Order certified death certificates only when an organization actually requires them.
- Check Veteran benefits early when military service applies.
- Keep receipts, certificate-order numbers and estate paperwork together.
Common Salisbury Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching only “Salisbury Times”
Use The Daily Times for current Salisbury, Maryland newspaper obituaries.
Opening Salisbury, England
Add Maryland, MD or Wicomico County to historical searches.
Opening Salisbury Post
The Salisbury Post is a North Carolina newspaper and is unrelated to Salisbury, Maryland’s Daily Times.
Using only the death date
The obituary may appear several days later.
Skipping funeral-home pages
The funeral home may have newer or more detailed service information.
Using an obituary as legal proof
Use a certified death certificate when a legal or financial institution requires one.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, location, newspaper, funeral home, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when an obituary is not enough for legal use.
How We Verify Obituary Information
See how newspaper, funeral-home, cemetery and official records are checked.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Review federal and Maryland burial and cemetery resources.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, packages and payment protections.
Primary and Official Sources Used
The Daily Times Obituaries Current newspaper-specific Salisbury, Maryland obituary search. Salisbury, Maryland Obituaries Current Salisbury-area notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Maryland State Archives — Salisbury Times Official newspaper history, 1927–1964 dates and holding institutions. Maryland State Archives — Daily Times Official continuation history beginning December 11, 1964. Maryland Vital Statistics — Local Health Departments Current Wicomico County death-certificate days, hours, address, phone and fee. Maryland Vital Statistics — Fees Current statewide death-certificate and online processing charges. Maryland Funeral License Verification Official funeral-establishment and corporation verification database. Maryland Veterans Cemeteries Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery location, phone and visitor information.Salisbury Times Recent Obituaries FAQs
Is the Salisbury Times still published?
The historical Salisbury Times in Salisbury, Maryland ended on December 10, 1964. The Daily Times began on December 11, 1964 and continued the newspaper.
Where should I look for recent Salisbury Times obituaries?
For recent Salisbury, Maryland newspaper obituaries, search The Daily Times and current Salisbury-area obituary pages rather than the historical Salisbury Times title.
How do I search a Salisbury Maryland obituary by name?
Search the full name plus Salisbury MD. If needed, add The Daily Times, a funeral home, spouse, cemetery, church or nearby community such as Delmar or Fruitland.
What years did the Salisbury Times publish?
Maryland State Archives lists the Salisbury Times publication dates as 1927–1964. It began May 27, 1927 and ended under that title on December 10, 1964.
When did The Daily Times begin in Salisbury?
Maryland State Archives says The Daily Times began publication on December 11, 1964 and continued the Salisbury Times.
Where can I find old Salisbury Times obituaries?
Useful routes include Maryland State Archives, Wicomico County library holdings, Salisbury University newspaper microfilm and commercial historical newspaper databases.
Does Salisbury University have Salisbury Times newspapers?
Salisbury University’s Nabb Research Center newspaper guide lists Salisbury Times and Daily Times microfilm among its newspaper holdings.
How much is a Wicomico County death certificate?
Maryland’s current local-health-department table lists a $22 certificate fee for Wicomico County.
When does Wicomico County issue death certificates?
The current Maryland listing says Wicomico County issues death certificates by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with vital-record hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a closure from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where is the Wicomico County vital records office?
It is at Hurdle Health Center, 108 East Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. The current listed phone number is 410-543-6949.
How much is a Maryland state death certificate?
Maryland Vital Statistics currently lists a $10 state death-certificate fee, $12 for an additional death certificate in the same transaction, and separate internet or expedited-shipping charges when applicable.
How can I verify a Salisbury funeral home?
Use the Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors online verification database and compare the establishment, corporation or professional details with the funeral provider named in the obituary.
Does the Maryland Medical Examiner issue death certificates?
No. Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner states that it does not issue death certificates. Certified certificates must be obtained through Maryland vital-record channels.
How much is a Maryland autopsy report?
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner currently charges no fee to a first-degree family member such as a spouse, parent, child or sibling. Other requesters are currently charged $50.
Which Maryland Veterans cemetery serves the Eastern Shore?
Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery is at 6827 E New Market Ellwood Road in Hurlock, Maryland. Eligibility rules apply to Veterans and qualifying family members.
Is the Salisbury Post the same as The Daily Times?
No. The Salisbury Post is based in Salisbury, North Carolina. The Daily Times is associated with Salisbury, Maryland.
Is an obituary the same as a death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public death notice or memorial. A certified death certificate is an official government record used for legal, financial, insurance, estate and benefit matters when required.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Use The Daily Times when searching current Salisbury, Maryland newspaper obituaries.
- Use Salisbury Times mainly for historical 1927–1964 research.
- Add “MD,” “Maryland” or “Wicomico County” to avoid Salisbury results from other places.
- Confirm the correct person with age, relatives, location and funeral home.
- Use the funeral-home memorial for final service details.
- Use Wicomico County or Maryland Vital Statistics for certified death certificates.
- Use Maryland funeral-license verification when an unfamiliar provider needs checking.
- Check Eastern Shore Veteran resources when military service applies.
- Keep private medical, financial and family information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Daily Times, Maryland State Archives, Wicomico County Health Department, Salisbury University, a funeral home, cemetery or government agency. Verify final service, record, fee and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.