Donald Terry Stivers

Donald Terry Stivers obituary, Snow Hill, MD

Donald Terry Stivers

Donald Stivers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin on Jan. 16, 2026.
Donald Terry Stivers, age 89, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born on November 17, 1936, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Vernon Y. Stivers and Rosa Belle (Bennett) Stivers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Vernon Stivers and Robert Frederick Stivers. He is survived by his loving wife Kathryn Cheryl Stivers and his children – Michael Orcino Stivers, Rose Anna Stivers, and Donna Marie Stivers.
Donald cherished his wife, Chery; loved his children and close friends deeply. He loved the ocean. He also loved helping people, and he touched so many lives with his presence, his kindness, his smile, and his generosity. He will truly be missed.
Cremation followed his death. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Ocean City, Maryland at 11:00 am. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church or the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (dvng.org)
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