Thaddeus Meade Felton, Jr., devoted husband and father, 92, of Myersville, passed from this life on Friday, November 22, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He enjoyed 57 years of marriage to the late Joanne Felton.  Born on May 6, 1927, in Frederick, he was the son of Thaddeus M. Felton, Sr. and Maud Clemson (Jones) Felton. Meade was a 1944 graduate of Frederick High School.  Upon graduation, he entered the US Navy during World War II, where he served as a radar technician and...

On December 1, 2019 Bruce P. Beaver, “The Beav,” retired his Viking hat after a fearless battle with small cell bladder cancer for his wings to take his final flight to heaven.  Bruce passed peacefully at home hand in hand with his devoted wife, surrounded by his children and their unwavering love for him. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he is the son of Lucille Beverly Beaver and the late Sterling Vinson Beaver.  He graduated from Wheaton High School in...

Raymond Benford Rankin, 96, passed away on December 3, 2019 at Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick.  He was the son of the late Alexander Rankin and Clara Crace Probst Rankin.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Ross Rankin, who died in 2005.  He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Rankin (Mary Ann); grandson, Christopher Rankin (Libby) and granddaughter, Jenna Rankin.  He was GDaddy (given that name by his great-granddaughters) to...

After a long fight with dementia, Nancy Gesell Watt, 82, of Mt. Airy, Md. passed away at Carroll Hospice’s Dove House in Westminster, Md. on December 2, 2019. She is survived by a large family, including her loving husband, John; children Jerry Watt, Dean Watt, Craig Watt, Bruce Watt, and Patricia Watt Menjivar, as well as her children’s spouses (Barb Watt, Joy Watt, Dana Watt, and Hugo Menjivar); her surviving siblings Betty Crown, George Gesell, Carroll (Peanut) Gesell, Ray...

George Thomas Scott, 89, of Petersville, MD, made his final salute at 2:00 p.m. on November 28, 2019.  Better known as Junie or Scottie to his family and friends was born June 11, 1930, the only child of Lester (Bud) and Katherine (Kitty) Scott.    Following his graduation from Lincoln High School in Frederick MD, he enlisted into the Army.   He loved talking about his travels around the world while serving the country.   After retiring from the Army, he...

Mr. Walter Edward "Buddy" Sharer, 72, of Rocky Ridge died unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home.  Born July 23, 1947 in Springfield, VA, he was the son of the late Roland Ephram Sharer and Edith Leona (Cook) Sharer.  Buddy worked for many years in refrigeration and cooling and retired from McGlaughin Refrigeration in Gettysburg. He loved old music, riding motorcycles, and was a former president of Catoctin R.E.A.C.T. Team. He was a veteran of the United...

Sherley Pauline (Martin) Moss, 82, of Walkersville, MD, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Gainesville, VA.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Lenwood C. Moss. Born on September 22, 1937 in Keymar, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clayton J. and Sarah S. (Hoffman) Martin.    A graduate of Walkersville High School in  1955, Sherley went on to attend the Frederick Hospital Nursing Program...

Rogerlee Millard Upton Grossnickle of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of 63 years to the late Ann Jeanette "AJ" Grossnickle.  They were married on August 24, 1956.  Born on November 24, 1935 in Petersville, MD. He was the son of the late Daniel R. Grossnickle and Carrie S. (Toms) Grossnickle. Mr. Grossnickle was a 1954 graduate of Frederick High School.  He began with George...

Kenneth Tyrone Whaley On Dec 3, 2019 Kenneth ( Kenny, Ken or Whop) Whaley was called home to be with his his God and join his mother (Marion Harris), Aunt (Vivian Whaley) and his beloved dog “Biggie" Kenny passed peacefully at home surrounded by the unwavering love of his family.  He always liked to joke with his friends, Kenny's love is true and everlasting.  When he gives his heart it's forever, His family's trust in him is unwavering.  He believes...

Mrs. Lelia M. Smith, 86, of Maugansville, MD,went to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 2, 2019.  She was born on May 16, 1933, in Boonsboro, MD, to the late Samuel and Mildred  Flook of Myersville, MD.   She was a homemaker and of the Brethren faith. Lelia is survived by her children; Gary Smith of Gerrardstown, WV; Kathy Jones and her husband, Ronald of Boonsboro, MD; Daughter-in-Law, Dottie Smith of Hagerstown, MD; Ricky Smith and his wife, Rebecca of Hagerstown,...