Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Kenneth L. Williams, age 88, of Smithsburg, MD, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Creekside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. After suffering a stroke in April of 2021, Kenny had been a resident at the center for the past two and a half years. 

Born July 12, 1935 in Sharpsburg, MD, he was the son...

Dec 25, 2023

 

Robert Edward Hawkins “Hawk” 61, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD.  Born on February 10, 1962, in Olney, MD he was the son of Robert Earl Hawkins and Joan Olean (Baker) Hawkins of Damascus, MD. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son Cody...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Norma Jean Selby-Buice (“Jeanie”) passed away at home on December 23, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1945 to her loving parents Mildred (Elliott) and Kenneth Wilson.

Jeanie grew up and lived most of her life in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spoke fondly of her parents, siblings, and her childhood dog Bonnie. 

She took great pride in being...

Dec 23, 2023

Richard Eugene "Yogi” Bare, 76, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, MD.

Born on April 3, 1947, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Alton M. Bare and Florence Louise (Hamerick) Bare.He graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 1965.

Worked at Claire Frock...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023

Anna M. Jackson, 98, passed away December 23, 2023 at Tranquillity Assisted Living.

Anna was born October 17, 1925 to John Ezra and Mary Maude Delauter Mercer in Harmony Grove, and lived her entire life in Harmony Grove.  Having grown up on the farm, she maintained a strong interest in farming.  As a good farm girl, Anna was always happiest...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles McClevish Jr., 81, of Dundalk, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. He was the husband of Carolyn McClevish.

Born on June 11, 1942, in E. Liverpool, OH, he was the son of the late Charles McClevish Sr. and Mary Kathryn (Chaste) McClevish.

He was a graduate of Northwestern...

Dec 21, 2023

Michael Eugene Smith, Jr. was born on April 18, 1979, in Frederick, Maryland to proud parents Michael Eugene Smith, Sr. and Debbie Perry Smith. He brought joy and laughter into their lives from the very beginning, with a smile that could light up a room. Michael possessed a great sense of humor, as well as exceptional intelligence and a heart...

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Charles (Charlie) William Combs, 77, passed away in his home in Walkersville, MD on Thursday, December 21, 2023 following a battle with lung cancer. 

Born July 7, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Virginia Boykin. 

Charlie was a 40 year employee at Digital Systems Company. He also was a 22 year volunteer with the Frederick...

Dec 19, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Daad A. Ajamian,

January 27, 1940 – December 19, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Daad A. Ajamian, who peacefully left this world on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born on January 27, 1940, in Safita, Syria, her legacy of love, devotion, and service will forever...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Evelyn Mae Stotelmyer, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Rene Stotelmyer. 

Born on July 19, 1933, in Martinsburg, WV she was the daughter of the late Jobe Gregory Peck, Jr. and Ethel May (Miller) Peck.

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Dec 18, 2023

Teresa Dawn Griffith, 52, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on May 3, 1971, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John William Griffith and Marta Mynon (Bankered). She moved around some as a kid, but a few years ago, she aced and tutored...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Phillips, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on October 15, 1948, in Trion, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Mills Crawford and Sara Ophelia (Stone) Crawford.

Sandy earned her Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina, and after...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Theresa Elizabeth Fisher, 95, of Cooksville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Born on September 22, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William F. Harrison and Bertha (Duffy) Harrison.

She was the loving wife of William Fisher, they were married 76 years. He passed away on March 5, 2023.

Theresa...

Dec 17, 2023

Jacob Eric Bartholow, 26, of Winchester VA, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2023 after a tragic accident. Born May 9, 1997, in Frederick MD, he was the beloved son of Charles Bartholow Jr and Sandra Monarca Bartholow.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Umberto and Barbara Monarca; brother, Charles Bartholow III and...

Dec 17, 2023

Jeanette McIntyre Patterson, 86, of Frederick, MD, passed away Friday, December 17, 2023 of complications associated with a recent fall.  Mrs. Patterson lived at the Edenton Retirement Community, in Frederick, since moving there with her husband, Bobby Patterson, in 2019.

Mrs. Patterson was born July 5, 1937 in Rocky Mount, NC to loving parents Nettyle Hogg and Charles Drake McIntyre....

Dec 17, 2023

 

Walter D. Welsh (“Gus”) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89 surrounded by his children on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

He was the son of Walter and Helen Welsh and had several jobs as a young man; delivering newspapers, mowing grass at the Methodist church, setting up duckpins at the bowling alley, and working for Mr....

Dec 17, 2023

 

Pennie Marie Cutchall , 71, of Mount Airy, MD, died peacefully at home on December 17, 2023.

She was born in Union City, MI in 1952 to Alvin Eugene Cutchall Jr. and Elsie Marie Cousino, and grew up around the Amish Community.  Pennie joined the US Navy as a member of the US WAVES Corps.  After separating from the...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Michael A. Shifler, 68, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Glade Valley Nursing Home in Walkersville, MD.  Mike fought a tough health battle for the last 6 ½ years. Born December 21, 1954 in Boonsboro, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Lou and Robert Shifler.Mike graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1971. He...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Brenda Kay Souders 73, of Damascus Maryland, passed away December 17, 2023, in Martinsburg, WV where she lived with her loving husband James “Jim” Souders of 26 years.  

Brenda was born to the late Orvil & Alice Magers on January 15, 1950, in Damascus, MD.  She grew up with her loving sister Marilyn in Damascus where Brenda was...