Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Bernard "Skip" Bettis Jr., 63, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home in Boonsboro, Maryland. He was the husband of Lois Bettis. Born on June 11, 1956, in Bath, Maine. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Rocky, daughter Lily, son in law Herb and grandchildren Dominic,...

Dec 11, 2019

Pamela Ann (“Pam”) Rawlett, age 67, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Frederick, Maryland.  Pam lived with her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary Rawlett, in the Frederick area.

Pam was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Adelphi, MD where she lived with her parents, sister, brothers, and grandmother. ...

Dec 11, 2019

Joan Burgess Flake passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2019.  Born on March 20, 1934 in Greenwood, South Carolina to Mary Jarrett and William Burgess, Sr.  She was a devoted nurse for over 40 years, retiring from Frederick Memorial Hospital in 1997.  She was married for 55 years to Robert Flake, who passed away in 2009. ...

Dec 10, 2019

Kevin Michael Bantz born July 30, 1976, passed away unexpectedly at his home  on December 10, 2019 at the age of 43.    He was loved by his family and friends and especially known for his generous heart and eagerness to help others.  He was a devoted father to his son and daughter who were his pride and joy....

Dec 10, 2019

Stephen Francis Sunday, 72, passed away at his home in Frederick, Maryland, on December 10, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1947. He was the son of the late Lewis Sunday and surviving mother, Margaret Stup Sunday.

Steve graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 1965.  He was employed by State Farm Insurance for 41 years,...

Dec 9, 2019

Mary Louise Lewis, 79, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 9, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of Richard Lewis.

Born on August 15, 1940, in Knoxville, MD, she was the daughter of  the late Herbert B. and Alma (Karn) Merryman.

Mary Louise enjoyed spending time at Riverbend with her friends...

Dec 8, 2019

Amy Leigh Hill, 33, passed away on December 8, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 28, 1985 in Frederick, MD and was the daughter of Terry and Belinda Hill. She is survived by her sisters Sarah (Richard) Brady and Emily (Joe) Main. She leaves behind many friends, co-workers, and extended...

Dec 7, 2019

Mary Alice Cooper, 86, of Frederick, MD, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.

She was born May 25, 1933 in Bassett, Va, to Arthur Kelyon and Linda (Feazell) Sink.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Orvel Eugene Cooper.  She is survived by four brothers and one...

Dec 7, 2019

On 7 December 2019 William R. Dodd, known as “Curly” to his family and close friends and as “Bill” by the rest of the world, was graciously called home by his Savior, Yahushua.  Bill was transformed from his pain filled body and is in his Father’s presence for the rest of eternity.

Bill was the Son of...

Dec 7, 2019

Helene Sauriol , 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD surrounded by her family.

Born on April 12, 1923, in Montreal, Quebec Canada. She was the daughter of the late Hector Teasdale and Eva  (Goulet) Teasdale.

She was home schooled and...

Dec 6, 2019

On Friday, December 6, 2019 Theresa A. Rush, of Frederick, MD, beloved wife of Dr. John Rush; loving mother of Alyssa Eichelberger and husband, Darren and John M. Rush and wife,  Megan; grandmother of Deanna, Kathleen and Erin Eichelberger and Devin.  Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, at Stauffer Funeral...

Dec 6, 2019

Deborah Lee Schmidt Fraser, age 69 of Frederick, peacefully passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 11, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Conrad James Schmidt and Frances Arminta Norris Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her brother James Conrad Schmidt.

She is survived by her...

Dec 5, 2019

Robert Michael “Mike” Foster  was born on January 12, 1939 to the late Frank Russell Foster and Norine Byrl Willis Foster in San Diego, California.  He graduated from Robert A. Millikan High School on June 13, 1957 in Long Beach California.  He attended Long Beach City College then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University...

Dec 4, 2019

Paul Eugene Gaver, age 95, of Frederick passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Homewood Crumland Farms.  Born October 13, 1924 at home on the farm in Creagerstown, Maryland.  He was the youngest child of the late Franklin Elias and Maude Blickenstaff Gaver.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin, Harold, Joseph and Morris Gaver and sisters, Gladys...

Dec 3, 2019

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...

Dec 3, 2019

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...

Dec 2, 2019

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...

Dec 2, 2019

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...

Dec 1, 2019

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...

Nov 30, 2019

Teresa Annette Barnes, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on November 30, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 26 years to Paul Matthew Barnes, Jr.

Born on March 9, 1960 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of Clyde Eugene and Mabel Bernice (Steelman) Thompson. Teresa worked for many years...