Obituaries

Donald William "Bill" Mills, Sr.

Donald William "Bill" Mills, Sr.

Oct 11, 2026

Donald William "Bill" Mills Sr., 90, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the husband of the late Anna Mae Mills for 46 years.

Born on April 27, 1936, in Big Pool, MD he was the son of the late Esther Marie Mills.

Bill proudly served his country...

Diana Lynn Husband

Diana Lynn Husband

Oct 8, 2026

Diana Husband, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Frederick. She was the wife of the late Howard Husband, who preceded her in death in 2024. Born on August 10, 1958, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Donald Irving Lehman, Sr., and Dorothy (Williams) Lehman.

Diana is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kyle...

Nancy Lee Creager

Nancy Lee Creager

Oct 8, 2026

Nancy Lee Creager, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Meme, Maw maw, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at home with family surrounding her. She was born at home near Thurmont on July 10, 1939, to parents Charles and Beatrice Smith.

After graduating, Thurmont High School ,class of 1957 she began her career working as a secretary and bookkeeper for her...

M. Louise Smith

M. Louise Smith

Oct 8, 2026

Mildred Louise Smith, 77, of Mount Airy, MD, died peacefully at home on October 8, 2026. She was the wife of the late Charles (Charlie) Smith.Born in Washington, DC, on March 2, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Poole. Louise will be remembered for her love of cooking, coffee, shopping, and sitcoms. Known to many...

Doris Elaine Flook

Doris Elaine Flook

Oct 8, 2026

Doris Elaine Flook, 83, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Williamsport Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on January 10, 1934, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Vada Flook.

She was a graduate of Boonsboro High School.

Doris worked in many different places until her retirement.

Doris loved her Lord and Savior,...

Catherine "Kitty" Lowman

Catherine "Kitty" Lowman

Oct 8, 2026

Catherine J. "Kitty" Lowman, 91, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Lorien in Mount Airy. She was the wife of the late Robert "Bobbie" Lowman who died in 2000.

Born on August 26, 1935, in Ridgeville, she was the daughter of the late Emily Watkins Burns.

She was a 1953 graduate of Mt. Airy...

Stephanie Vanessa Bernot

Stephanie Vanessa Bernot

Oct 7, 2026

Stephanie Vanessa Bernot, 53, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Dove Hospice House in Westminster, Maryland.

Born on July 25, 1973, in Findlay, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of William Burchnell and the late Pamela (Farrell) Barto. She was the cherished wife of Kevin Bernot, her husband of 20 years.

Vanessa was...

James  Bremner IV

James Bremner IV

Oct 6, 2026

James Bremner IV, formerly of Glenn Dale, Maryland, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 57.

James was a beloved father, brother, uncle, son, husband, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Janelle Bremner, who was the pride and joy of his life.

James shared a special bond with Janelle through softball and proudly attended all...

Merhle Young

Merhle Young

Oct 6, 2026

Merhle F. Young, 93, of Thurmont, Maryland, went home to the Lord, on Tuesday October 6th, at Glade Valley Autumn Lake in Walkersville MD.

He was born on January 14, 1933, in Middletown, MD, he was the son of late Charles E. Young and Alma E. (Bussard) Young. He was the husband of the late Constance Young who died in 2015.

Merhle...

Emma Rubin

Emma Rubin

Oct 5, 2026

Emma LeAnn Rubin, age 23 of New Market, MD, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Dove House in Westminster, MD, after fighting hard against ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 1, 2003 in Frederick, MD, the daughter of Lisa Rubin and Mitchell Rubin. She will continue to be remembered by...

Audrey Morgan Stapf

Audrey Morgan Stapf

Oct 5, 2026

Audrey Stapf, a faithful servant of God, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and longtime resident of Mount Airy, MD, was called to her heavenly rest on October 5th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 85.

Born on October 13, 1940, Audrey grew up in Violetville, Maryland and was a proud graduate of Western High School. Her life...

Clifford David Bond

Clifford David Bond

Oct 4, 2026

Clifford "David" Bond, 86, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of 37 years to Paula Kathrine Bond.

Born on 27 January 1940, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Clifford Henry Bond and Mary Jane (Shutlock) Bond.

David graduated as a...

Billy Lee Snoots

Billy Lee Snoots

Oct 3, 2026

Mr. Billy Lee Snoots, 84 of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026 under hospice care at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.

Born February 27, 1942 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Midred C. Snoots. He grew up and lived most of his young life in Buckeystown, MD.

Billy graduated from Frederick High...

Barbara A. Grimes

Barbara A. Grimes

Oct 2, 2026

Barbara Ann Grimes (Sissy), 88, of Frederick Md, went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 2, 2026, at Homewood at Martinsburg (PA). She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Grimes, Jr. They were married on June 24, 1956, in the Doubs Lutheran Church. They were happily married until Bill’s death Dec 27th 2009.

Born on March...

Judy Thomas Smith

Judy Thomas Smith

Oct 1, 2026

Judith B. Thomas Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland. She spent her last day surrounded by nature, fresh air, and sunshine, embraced by the love of her family.

Born on January 11, 1941, in Takoma Park, Maryland,...

Maurice Hayes Payne, Sr.

Maurice Hayes Payne, Sr.

Oct 1, 2026

Maurice Hayes Payne, Sr., 95, of Knoxville, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Viva Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD.

Maurice was born on July 3, 1931, in Jefferson, MD, to Maurice Raymond and Ethel Payne. Maurice worked for Frederick Electronics/Plantronics and SFA in Frederick, MD, as a machinist for over 50 years, working well into his 70s....

Lorraine Shipley McBride

Lorraine Shipley McBride

Sep 30, 2026

Lorraine “Raine” Shipley McBride

Born October 7, 1933, in Damascus, MD and passed away peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, while in Hospice care at Homewood Living of Frederick, MD.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa L. Mitchell and husband, Roger E. Mitchell, of Round Hill, VA; her son, Michael P. McBride and wife, Joy McBride, of Lexington...

Melissa Anne Horner

Melissa Anne Horner

Sep 29, 2026

Melissa Anne Horner, age 65, of Boonsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and will be deeply missed.

Roberta (Bert, Berta) Plattner Windle

Roberta (Bert, Berta) Plattner Windle

Sep 28, 2026

Roberta (Bert, Berta) Plattner Windle, 85, passed from this life on 28 September 2026 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living facility in Frederick, Maryland.

Roberta was born 19 October 1940 in Pekin, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Richard Harold Plattner and Barbara Ann Gerber Plattner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years and the love...

Harry Donald Long

Harry Donald Long

Sep 28, 2026

Harry Donald “Shorty” Long, 90, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 28th at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on May 16, 1936, in Westminster, Maryland, Shorty was the son of the late Alva Theodore Long and Viola (Chipley) Long. He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth "Liesl" Marie (Wetzstein) Long, who preceded him in death on February 10, 2019, after...