Joanna Dickson McCorkle, 84, of Brunswick, died at her home on Jan. 1.

She was born in Philadelphia, Penn., Aug. 23, 1923, daughter of Helen Porter and Pemberton M. Dickson. She graduated from high school in Swarthmore, Penn. and attended Wheaton

Ruth Wheeler Manchester, 96, of Jensen Beach, Fla. and South Bristol, died in her sleep in Portland on New Year’s Day, just short of her 97th birthday.

Widow of Randall Manchester, who died in 1999, she is survived by two daughters, Shirley McDowe

Graveside service with military honors for Robert Lawson, of Rockland, who passed away Dec. 13, 2007, 11 a.m., Tues., May 13 at Harbor Cemetery in Friendship with Pastor Tom Rawley officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and C

Martha B. Werler, 92, passed away on the morning of Dec. 11 at Cove s Edge in Damariscotta.

The daughter of Guy A. and Mary C. (Lash) Beane, she was born in Lynn, Mass. on June 21, 1915. Attending Lynn, Mass. schools, she graduated from Lynn High

James Willis MacComb, 45, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and formerly of Pocomoke City, Md., conceded to a hard fought battle of renal failure on Dec. 8, 2007. He was born Jan. 4, 1962.

James is the son of Richard and Belva Whitaker MacComb of Pittston and

Hattie E. Leask, 86, formerly of Bath, passed away on Dec. 7 surrounded by loving staff and family at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta.

Born in Boothbay Harbor on April 22, 1921, she was the daughter of Ezra and Elmyra Gross Webber, Sr. Hattie grew up

Elizabeth (“Betty”) Hill Brewer, 83, formerly a longtime resident of Boothbay Harbor died on Dec. 5 at Ledgewood Nursing Home in Windham from complications of a stroke with her children at her side.

Born in Quincy, Mass., on Aug. 14, 1924, she was

Herbert Marx Wolff, formerly of Edgecomb, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 5.

He was born on Nov. 21, 1911, in Trenton, N.J., the son of Robert Wolff and Fanny Oppenheim Wolff. He attended public schools in Trenton, N.J. and graduated from Laf

Marion A. Lewis, 83, of Boothbay, passed away on Dec. 4 at home after a long period of failing health.

She was born on Jan. 19, 1924 in Bohemia, N.Y., the daughter of Tom and Ida McGinnis Bartik. She attended Boothbay Central School.

She marrie

John N. Gallagher, 73, of Nobleboro, passed away quietly at his home on Dec 4.

He was born in Lewiston on July 29, 1934, the son of William W. and Sarah F. Gallagher.

He grew up in Norway, and was educated in Norway schools. He was a graduate o

Geraldine Lincoln Creamer, of Yarmouth and Waldoboro, died on Dec. 4, following a brief illness.

She was born in Washington on Dec. 29, 1926, the youngest daughter of Benjamin H. Lincoln and Nellie (Cunningham) Lincoln. She attended Washington and

Committal service for Geraldine Creamer, of Waldoboro and Yarmouth, who passed away on Dec. 4, 2007, 10 a.m., Mon., June 23 at the German Protestant Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949

Hugh G. Williams, of Bristol, hardworking farmer, dedicated educator and expert sailor, died on Dec. 3. With Hugh’s passing, his friends and family will miss a gentleman with great wit, interest in others and an expansive knowledge of many topics, es

Valerie June Reed Simmons, 49, of Friendship, passed away on Dec. 3 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 11, 1958 in Damariscotta, a daughter of Philip and Evelyn Genthner Reed. She attend