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.  She is survived by her three daughters, Janet Spinnler (Donald) of McClellanville, South Carolina, Rebecca Lewis (Preston Sr.) of...

Mr. Harrold (Harry) Darrold Capps, Jr., 63, of Wheaton, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.  Born March 1, 1956 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harrold D. Capps, Sr., and Marjorie Mae (Crenshaw) Capps.  Harry worked as a pressman at Holladay-Tyler Printing Co. in Rockville until its closing. He most recently worked at CES in Frederick.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing golf, trips to the beach, and attending Daytona Bike Week. He is survived by...

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 family who loved her.  Amy graduated from Frederick High School in 2003 and continued on to West Virginia University to earn Bachelor’s...

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. Kevin was an electrician who loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing and spending time with his kids. Kevin is survived by his loving parents, Frederick and Susan...

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...

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 & family and also, spending time with her dogs. In addition to her husband she is survived by, Wanda Kline and husband Arthur, Monique Simons and husband...

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...

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 went on to attend business school.  She worked for a jeweler and came to the United States in 1945.  She worked at the French and Belgium embassy's...