Obituaries

Thomas D. Noonan

Thomas D. Noonan

Jul 16, 2024

Thomas D. Noonan, age 75, of Walkersville, MD passed away on July 16, 2024 while on vacation in St. John, US Virgin Islands with his wife and sister-in-law. Tom was born on January 11,1949 in Waltham, MA to James and Mildred Glascow Noonan, who pre-deceased him.

Tom, who spent his early childhood years in Cleveland, OH and Birmingham, MI, graduated from...

Dr. Carlton Munson

Dr. Carlton Munson

Jul 16, 2024

Dr. Carlton Munson, PhDThroughout his professional career of more than 40 years, Dr. Carlton Munson has served as a model of excellence in the social work profession. He has made outstanding contributions to social work practice, social work education, and social work research in health and mental health. As a Professor in the School of Social Work, University of Maryland...

James Norris Franklin Martin, III

James Norris Franklin Martin, III

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. James Norris Franklin Martin, III (Buddy), 52, of Thurmont, MD died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at York Hospital in PA. 

Born May 18, 1972, in Frederick, MD. He was raised by the late James Norris Franklin Martin, Sr. and Janet Rose Martin and the son of the late James (Jim) Norris Franklin Martin, Jr.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Stefanie;...

Jean Elizabeth Grant

Jean Elizabeth Grant

Jul 15, 2024

Jean Elizabeth Grant, 92 of Cambridge Maryland, surrounded by her family went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born on June 6, 1932 in Thurmont Maryland, Jean resided there until moving to Cambridge MD 4 years ago. 

She was the daughter of the late Robert Asper Wachter Sr and Mildred Irene Keeney Wachter. Jean...

Victor Howard Jung

Victor Howard Jung

Jul 15, 2024

Victor Howard Jung, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, 15 July at his home at Buckingham's Choice in Adamstown, Maryland. 

 He arrived into this world on his mother's birthday, 28 September 1932, in a hurricane at the International Hospital in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His parents Victor H. Jungk, Sr and Lucile B. Plumb Jungk were on an overseas assignment...

Kenni L. Shaw

Kenni L. Shaw

Jul 15, 2024

Kenni L. Shaw, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, Maryland

Born on August 11, 1948, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. Shaw and Betty R. Shaw.

She graduated from Frederick High School in 1966 and went to work for Department of Energy...

Oliver Jerry Hatcher, Jr.

Oliver Jerry Hatcher, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Oliver Jerry Hatcher Jr., born on January 11, 1945, was called home to be with the Father on July 15, 2024. He was born in Mount Airy, NC to Oliver Jerry Hatcher Sr. and Sadie Irene Cox-Hatcher. He was their second child and son.

Jerry graduated from JJ Jones High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration...

Gary Eugene Walvoord

Gary Eugene Walvoord

Jul 13, 2024

Gary E. Walvoord, 86, of Frederick Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with his daughter by his side, due to complications from lung cancer.

Born in Denver, Colorado on June 29, 1938, Gary was predeceased by his wife Bonnie and granddaughter Sarah Gleason, his parents Oliver and Evelyn Walvoord, sister Elaine Arison and brother Russell. He is survived...

John Henry Smith

John Henry Smith

Jul 13, 2024

John Henry Smith, age 83, passed away on July 13, 2024, in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. 

Born in Hagerstown, John attended Boonsboro High School before embarking on a remarkable 58-year career with George D. Reynolds and Advertising, Incorporated. He was revered as the Construction Foreman for the outdoor advertising division and was known, affectionately, as ‘Mr. Fix It’ and ‘Jack...

Harry Brodus

Harry Brodus

Jul 12, 2024

Harry Brodus, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick.

Born on December 16, 1952, in Avon Park, Florida, he was the son of Magartha and was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, by his grandmother and grandfather, Lillie Mae and James.

He was a 1971 graduate of Carrollton High School. He proudly...

Raymond Lee Heim

Raymond Lee Heim

Jul 12, 2024

Raymond L. Heim, 67, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on May 31, 1957, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Edward M. Heim and Marie Catherine (Moser) Heim.

Raymond was a 1975 graduate of Linganore High School. He enjoyed farm work and was a carpenter by trade. He will...

John Raymond Harrison

John Raymond Harrison

Jul 12, 2024

On Friday, July 12, 2024, John R. Harrison passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Airy, Maryland, after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1931, in Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, England. He was the son of the late Harry and Ellen Maud Grewcock Harrison, both of Leicestershire, England. He is survived by his sister, Eileen Gladys Harrison Welsh...

Donna Kay St. Denis

Donna Kay St. Denis

Jul 12, 2024

Donna Kay St. Denis (Geisler) of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 67. 

Born on October 12, 1956 in Frederick Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Almeda Geisler and the wife of the late James (Jimmy) F. St. Denis. 

During her lifetime, Donna was a devoted and loving wife,...

Reverend James Arthur Morgan

Reverend James Arthur Morgan

Jul 11, 2024

Reverend James Arthur Morgan, age 66, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

He was born on December 7, 1957 in Paden City, WV, and lived in other parts of WV, PA, OR, VA, OH and MD. He graduated from North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was the school mascot. 

Jim was a fun-loving free spirit...

Leslie McCartney

Leslie McCartney

Jul 11, 2024

Leslie Erwin McCartney, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Lucile McCartney. Born on April 14, 1945, in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of Robert McCartney and Norma (LaRue) McCartney .

He was a math teacher for 25 years for Montgomery County Public Schools. He met...

James "Nick" Blair Nicholson

James "Nick" Blair Nicholson

Jul 10, 2024

James Blair "Nick" Nicholson, born on October 16, 1937, in Brunswick, MD, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, at the Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD. He was predeceased by his father, Harry Edgar Nicholson, his mother, Ruth Ely Nicholson, and his son, Michael Blair Nicholson.

Nick is survived by his brother, Harry Evans, his wife Pat, and their...

Eileen Miller

Eileen Miller

Jul 10, 2024

Eileen Marie Miller (Nonna), age 61, of Damascus, MD, departed peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with her husband by her side. They started and ended their relationship together holding hands, symbolizing a bond that can never be broken. The family was blessed to surround her last days with love, sharing life-giving memories and offering gratitude for...

Charles Evans Burr

Charles Evans Burr

Jul 9, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Evans Burr, of Damascus, MD, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on November 11, 1952, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Gloria Evans Burr.

Charlie dedicated many years of service to the Montgomery County Division of Fleet Management before his retirement. Charlie enjoyed fishing, listening...

Hank Ray May

Hank Ray May

Jul 9, 2024

Hank Ray May, 54, of Hancock, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. He was the beloved husband of Angela May. Born on June 1, 1970, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Arthur May and Anna (Miss) May.

Hank proudly served his country in the US Army during the Iraq...

David M. Morehead

David M. Morehead

Jul 9, 2024

David Michael Morehead, 76, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his home in Brunswick.

Born on October 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of Mary Ellen (Cornell) Morehead and the late Lawrence Morehead.

Dave served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1975 working on computers for the Trident submarine system....