Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
In the early 1900's, our grandfather, Walter R. Holloway (1899-1983), worked with his father in the funeral business and was often called in the middle of the night to serve local families. He traveled in a horse and buggy style hearse along the county's dirt roads with a lantern to light his way. The "homemade" hearse was crafted by his father, Samuel J.R. Holloway, a part-time cabinet maker in Wicomoco County.
Much has changed in our area and in funeral service since "Pop-Pop" Holloway and our father, W.R. Holloway Sr. nurtured our business to its current location on Snow Hill Road. We have seven licensed funeral directors, two on-site crematories and acquired Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City.
Throughout four generations, we have maintained a professional, caring commitment for the families we have served. We're here for you.
Our first priority is to provide the very best in caring, compassionate, and quality service to every family we are entrusted to serve.
Our intent and responsibility is to uphold the very highest level of professionalism, character, and integrity. Honesty in all transactions is our benchmark, and we welcome being fairly compared to other funeral homes. We also believe it is important to provide the opportunity for people to plan funerals in advance and consider various options without pressure or obligation.
Funerals are more than observances of the passage of life. They are Celebrations of Life to which every person is entitled. We also believe every family has the right to choose their own way of celebrating life. Because of this, we have become local leaders in providing services that are unique, meaningful, and healing.
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Our Valued Staff
John M. Holloway, Mortician & Company President
Been with Holloway Funeral Home since 1979.
Caring for families at a difficult time is my top priority. Meeting with families and managing our staff to handle and respond to the needs of our families wants and requirements is most important. My goal is to continue what my grandfather and father started by serving all families regardless of what their financial status is, and helping them to say goodbye to their loved one in a respectful manner.
My advice to families is to plan ahead. Talk to all of your family and find out what they would like to see happen at the time of your death. Remember the funeral and the opportunity to say goodbye is for the living and not the deceased. Although this is not always a pleasant experience it is a healthy experience.
john@hollowayfh.com
W. Richard (Rick) Holloway Jr., Mortician & Vice President
Been with Holloway Funeral Home for 33 years.
Licensed Mortician in Maryland and Licensed Funeral Director in Delaware. I meet with pre-need & at-need families. I am also certified in funeral services, cemetery operations, and I am licensed in insurance sales. President of Salisbury Lions Club. Past President of Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. Past President of Delmarva Funeral Director's Association. Board member of the SU Alumni Association, Coastal Hospice, Asbury United Methodist Church Trustees, and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.
W. Richard (Dick) Holloway Sr., Chairman
Past owner and president. Currently is the senior member of the firm and has spent a lifetime helping and assisting families & friends in the Delmarva area with the loss of their loved ones. His goal in life is to have good facilities and caring people assisting these families now and in the future.
Keith R. Downey, Mortician & General Manager
Been with Holloway Funeral Home since 1998
General Manager of Holloway Funeral Home, Licensed Mortician in Maryland and Licensed Funeral Director in Delaware and Licensed Insurance Agent. Graduate of Catonsville Community College. Member of Christ United Methodist Church, Delmarva Funeral Directors Association (past president & past board member), Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, and a member of their Disaster Response Team. Married to wife Debbie with one daughter, Brooke.
Compassion, caring, dedicated to taking care of all details. We strive to provide the best possible service to each and every family. The loss of a loved one is very traumatic and as professionals it is our responsibility to guide you through the entire funeral process, and at the end of the services that the family knows that we are their friends and are here to help them at any time.
Mike Dean, Mortician
Morticain & Manager of our new Pocomoke City location.
David H. Thompson, Mortician
CFSP, Licensed Mortician and Life Insurance License in Maryland, Licensed Funeral Director in Delaware and Courtesy License in Virginia. Attended Salisbury University and was a graduate of Baltimore Community College in 1994 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. I began my career at Holloway's in 1988 and my memberships include, past president and board member of the Delmarva Funeral Service Association, Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, The River Church of the Nazarene in Ocean Pines and the Gideon's International.
Our goal at Holloway's is to provide families information to make knowledgeable decisions for pre-need and at-need, while offering them hope, comfort and compassion, meeting their immediate needs on a personal level, giving them a desire and a way to look past their anxiety, sorry and heartaches toward tomorrow.
Kenneth Craig Bland, Mortician
Licensed Morticain in Maryland and is a Licensed Insurance Agent. Resides in Cambridge with his wife and children.
Kimberly Hudson Parkinson, Secretary & Public Relations
Been with Holloway Funeral Home since April of 2005.
I have lived in Salisbury my whole life. I have known the Holloway Family for a majority of my life. My mother Billye has worked for the funeral home for many years. I enjoy creating the video tributes for our families.
Billye H. Hudson, Secretary
Been with Holloway Funeral Home 17 years as of August 2009.
I have worked for Holloway Funeral Home for over 17 years. When I started I was a little uneasy because I have not attended but four funerals in my life. But working with the Holloway family and seeing the compassion and care they give all the families showed me that this wasn't just a business to them, but a way to help people in their most vulnerable and emotional moments.
People need to think about what they are going to do about their final resting place. Pre-planning is one of the most thoughtful things someone can do for their family.
Richard Johnson, Finances
Been with Holloway Funeral Home for 5 years.
With a BS in accounting and an MBA, I handle the accounting and finance for both locations. In addition to general accounting responsibilities, I review the finance portion of every case to ensure that families are charged accurately. I also answer any billing questions that families may have and post their payments.
Sam Smack, Funeral Home Associate
General funeral service assistant. Has worked for Holloway Funeral Home for over 30 years.
Larry Taylor, Funeral Home Associate
Been with Holloway Funeral Home for over 14 years.
Duties include assisting families during funeral services both at the funeral home and at the cemeteries. Pick up and receive pets to be cremated. Provide cremation services for both humans and pets. I look at my primary duty as providing a special and caring attitude and service to families that have either lost a loved one or a loving pet.
From personal experience, I know that pre-need arrangements that are paid or non funded is an important step in preparing for the loss of a loved one. At the time of need, emotions and sorrow overwhelm us and the process is greatly affected.
Rusty Barnes, Funeral Home Associate
In addition to being an funeral home associate, Rusty oversees Parsons Cemetery and Allen Cemetery.
Daric Schroen, Funeral Home Associate
Crematory Technician
Ed Hastings, Associate
Phyllis Beckett, Associate
Kathleen Morton, Funeral Director/ Pre-need Advisor
Kathleen started with Holloway Funeral Home in 2010. She has been in funeral service for 5 years. Graduating in 2007 from Wesley College in Dover, De and most recently in 2008 she graduated with a Bachelor's of Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Motuary Science in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a member of the Maryland State Funeral Director's Association and National Funeral Director's Association. She currently resides in Pocomoke City with her many pets; she loves to scrapbook, read and spends time at the beach. Kathleen feels that her role as Pre-need Advisor at Holloway Funeral Home is extremely important because she states that "we plan for important events of our lives; weddings, retirement, ect: planning your funeral is just as important. It gives you and your loved ones the peace of mind that your funeral will reflect your life and wishes. It also alleviates the financial burden that occurs when we lose a loved one and can be the greatest gift someone can give their family." She meets with most of our pre-need families and sets up appointments to do on-site presentations. If you would like her to come to your facility please give Kathleen a call.
Laurie Melson, Secretary
