Obituaries
Robert F. "Bob" Gauss Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Robert F. "Bob" Gauss Jr., a dedicated self-employed electrician, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, after a courageous battle with numerous health issues, with his wife and his family by his side.
Born on September 11, 1960, Bob graduated from Catoctin High School in 1978 and went on to become a Master Electrician, dedicating over thirty years...
Carolyn Porter Smith
Nov 22, 2025
Carolyn Jean (nee) Porter Smith, 80, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by her son, B. Alexander Smith, sister, Judith Ann (nee) Porter Kunkel (Bruce), and 3 nieces, Casey, Lindze, and Sarah.
Growing up Carolyn enjoyed ice skating, sledding, skiing, and...
Benjamin Hume McGaha, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Benjamin Hume McGaha Jr., 69, of Frederick, MD passed away November 21, 2025 @ FMH due to natural causes surrounded by his family. Benjamin “Benny” was born in Rockville, MD on August 16, 1956. He was the husband of Ann “Beth” Elizabeth McGaha who he was married to for 38 yrs. He was the son of Benjamin Hume McGaha Sr....
Jamie Rager Whipp
Nov 21, 2025
Jamie Rager Whipp, age 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on November 21, 2025. Born on August 18, 1946, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Jamie led a life filled with warmth, affection, and cherished relationships.
Jamie was married to her loving husband of 64 years, Wayne Whipp. Together, they built a life filled with love and support...
William Stephen Sherman
Nov 19, 2025
William Stephen Sherman, 79 of Mount Airy, MD, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted husband of Susan M. Sherman, his wife of 57 years, with whom he shared a lifetime of partnership, laughter, and unwavering commitment.
Also known as Bill, Billy, Lil...
Wilma "Dee" Monath
Nov 18, 2025
Wilma “Dee” Monath gained her angel wings on November 18, 2025. Dee was a loving friend, sister and, most importantly, a beloved mother. She was married to the late Burt Monath, Sr. She is survived by three children: Burt “BJ” Monath Jr; Joseph Cool and Diane Cool. She is also survived by multiple brothers and sisters as follows: William “Skip”...
Walden "Wally" Whipple
Nov 18, 2025
Walden (Wally) William Whipple, 69, of Keymar, MD, died November 18, 2025, in his sleep. He was born January 15, 1956, in Gallup, NM, the son of Wilford Walden and Shirley Whipple. He attended San Juan County schools and graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1974. He attended San Juan Community College and Brigham Young University.
Wally married Peggy Leggett...
Garrett Lee Gilbert
Nov 18, 2025
Garrett Lee Gilbert, 30, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Born on March 20, 1995, in Frederick, MD he was the son of Timothy Gilbert and Tracy (Thystrup) Remsburg.
Garrett attended Walkersville High School. He worked for RGR and Sons trucking in Woodsboro, MD and loved doing excavating work. Garrett was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...
Mr. Richard Tracey
Nov 17, 2025
Richard Tracey, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Tranquillity At Fredericktowne in Frederick, MD.
Born on February 12, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Bennett Francis Tracey and Adelaide Gladfelter Tracey. At the age of 16, he joined the Merchant Marines and then served 25 years in the Air Force,...
Melvin Todd Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Melvin “Todd” Smith, 62, of Jefferson, MD died on November 16, 2025 in Charles Town, WV.
Born in Charles Town, WV on April 26, 1963, he was a son of Nancy Smith of Jefferson, MD and the late Millard Samuel Smith Jr.
He owned and operated MTS Trucking in Jefferson, MD, which served locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. He graduated...
Krista L. McGee
Nov 16, 2025
Krista L. McGee, 57, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She is survived by her husband Michael Ray McGee.
Born on February 27, 1968, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Kenneth Grandstaff and his wife, Christi, of Thurmont, MD, and Sara Lynn (Snelson) Brahm of Belmont,...
Ella Mae Delores Willard Raby
Nov 16, 2025
Ella Mae Delores Willard Raby, 84, originally of Thurmont, Maryland, daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Willard, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Ella left Maryland many years ago, moving to Suffolk, Virginia where she lived and worked independently until she retired in June 2025 at the age of 83.
Ella had an extensive career in retail...
Montie Lee Clem
Nov 16, 2025
Montie Lee Clem, of Frederick, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Nov. 16, 2025, at her Homewood Crumland Farms residence. Her death at age 93 was from natural causes.
Born Dec. 6, 1931, she was the only child of James Ellis and Dora Ann Treece Hartsell, in Stanly County, N.C., and the beloved wife of the late Rev. Joseph H. Clem,...
Verle Virginia Slifer
Nov 16, 2025
Verle Virginia Slifer, 102, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro, Maryland. She was the wife of the late John Luther Slifer.
Born on September 8, 1923, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Theodore and Blanche (Cunningham) Gross.
Verle was a 1941 graduate of Boonsboro High...
Elaine D. Watts
Nov 15, 2025
Elaine D. Watts, affectionately known as "Mee Mee", 85, of Frederick, passed from this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late Colton E. Watts, Jr. Born on August 13, 1940, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. Harris, Sr. and Mary C (Ambush) Harris.
She was a graduate...
Connie Lou (Holloway) Britner
Nov 14, 2025
Connie Lou Britner (Holloway), 84, recently in Frederick, MD, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born and raised in Hagerstown, MD. She was the daughter of the late George and Nina (Brooks) Holloway. Growing up she (and her brother) were known by many as children of the owners of Holloway's Marine on Summit Avenue in Hagerstown, MD and...
Patricia Ann MacNaught
Nov 14, 2025
Patricia Ann MacNaught (affectionately known as Ma or Mom) passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 14th, surrounded in her final days by the love and presence of her devoted family - her children, grandchildren, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruth Adams; her brother, Thomas; and her youngest...
Karen Jo Warren
Nov 14, 2025
Our beloved Karen Jo Warren, 87, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on November 14th, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family as she peacefully and joyfully went home to be with her Savior.
Karen was born on March 30, 1938 to John and Minnie West in Nekoma, Kansas. While attending Kansas State University she met the love...
Judith Lynne Butler
Nov 14, 2025
Judith Lynne Butler, 82, of Damascus, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of Rev. Henry G. Butler her husband of 61 years.
Born on May 8, 1943, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Raymond Bean and Maxine Opal Thrasher Bean Draut.
She was a 1961 graduate...
Mency Ann Warfield
Nov 12, 2025
Mency Ann Warfield 82
February 14, 1943 - November 12, 2025
Mency Ann Warfield of Woodbine and later Frederick, Maryland, passed away at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick.
Mency was the youngest child of Harry and Clemency Fairbairn and was raised in the beach town of Atlantic City, New Jersey. She eventually brushed the sand from her flip flops as a...
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