Obituaries

Jan 9, 2015

Wayne Wright Collins, age 71, of Woodbine, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at his house. He was born September 24, 1943 in Sneedville, Tennessee, the son of the late Walter Collins and the late Myrtle Kendree Collins. He was the husband of Charlotte Ann Collins (nee Rippeon), married May 21, 1966. He worked for Charles H. Riddle Construction Company and...

Jan 5, 2015

Mary (Hurt) Slagle, 93 of Woodbine Went Home to be with the Lord and her husband Monday, January 5, 2015 at Lorien Assisted Living in Mt. Airy, MD She was the spouse of the late Benjamin Franklin Slagle whom she married March 15, 1941 at St. James UMC (her home church) in West Friendship. She was born May 31, 1921...

Jan 3, 2015

Ruth Spink Drought, 96 of Annapolis Died Saturday, January 3, 2015 She was the spouse of the late Arthur Bernard Drought. Mrs. Drought was born April 28, 1918 in Jacksonville, IL the daughter of the late Earl Morrison Spink and Late Lytie Snodday Spink. She was a collector of Antiques, loved to read, Enjoyed Interior Design and Volunteered at Londontowne...

Jan 2, 2015

World War II Veteran and local artisan Alfonso “Fonzy” Famoso of Westminster Maryland passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland - just six short weeks shy of his 95th birthday. He lived a long and interesting life and was a man of many talents who created thousands of pieces of art and...

Dec 28, 2014

James Edward Johnson Sr. was born February 22, 1922 in Washington, D.C. to the late James R. Johnson and Rhoda Frazier Johnson. He peacefully departed on December 28, 2014 at his home at age 92 of natural causes. He was educated in the Montgomery County Public School System. He was a farmer all of his adult life and supplemented by...

Dec 28, 2014

Eva Theresa Neumann (nee Westaway), age 90, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was born June 11, 1924 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Harry Julian Westaway and the late Lillian Rachel Crouson Westaway. She was a seamstress for Garment/Textile Production. She was the wife of William Henry Neumann...

Dec 27, 2014

Shirley Marie Carroll Evans, 69 of Mt. Airy, MD, entered into eternal life on December 27, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 5, 1945 in Dinwiddie County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Norman F. Loftis and Alice A. Williams. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gary Friesner Evans. Shirley is also survived...

Dec 27, 2014

Maria Consuelo Rubio (nee Larach), age 70, of Windsor Mill, MD, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. She was born October 31, 1944 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras the daughter of the late Juan D. Larach and the late Nelly Rubio Larach. She worked at Turf Valley as a waitress. She was the...

Dec 25, 2014

Dennis Wayne Hett, Sr. 54 of Sykesville. Went home to Heaven Thursday, December 25, 2014 after an extended illness. Mr. Hett was born December 29, 1959 in Olney, MD the son of the late Foster and Margie Colson Hett. He is Beloved husband of 36 years to Nancy Smith Hett. Mr. Hett was retired from Springfield State Hospital. He enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2014

Nancy Ellen Biddison, age 61, of Woodbine, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at her home. She was born October 11, 1953 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late George Biddison and the late Anne Beadles Biddison. She worked in Administrative at University of Maryland College Park. She loved her friends and cats. Sister of Marcy Biddison of Westcliffe, CO,...

Dec 21, 2014

James Wesley Pickett, 60 of Gamber, MD Died Sunday December 21, 2014 at his home He was the spouse of Diane Ruth ( Baxley) Pickett Mr. Pickett was born March 31, 1954 in Montgomery County MD the son of Alice Mae (Hoben) Pickett and the late James Aubrey Pickett. Mr. Pickett was the Owner of James Pickett Tree Service Inc.,...

Dec 20, 2014

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Brown, age 74, of Sykesville, died December 22, 2014 at home. She was the daughter of the late James and Thelma Jenkins. She was the wife of Charles E. Brown for 43 years. She was born November 10, 1940 in Woodbine. She was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Sykesville High School. She retired...

Dec 20, 2014

Herrmann, Barbara Ann On, December 20, 2014 in Ocean City MD Barbara Ann Herrmann (nee Hiltz) died peacefully on her 87th birthday. Ann is survived by her husband of 58 years, Norman F. Herrmann, four children: Lisa A. Aszklar (Henry) of Annapolis, MD; Jane F. Herrmann of Vienna, VA; Mark F. Herrmann (Tammy) o f Charlotte, NC; and Kathleen L....

Dec 19, 2014

Dec 16, 2014

Emily Frances (Arnold) Kipe 84 of New Market Died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the spouse of the late Hiram Washington Kipe, Jr. Mrs. Kipe was born February 23, 1930 in Baltimore MD the daughter of the late Bayard Arnold and the late Anna Derr Arnold. She was a homemaker, a member of New Market...

Dec 15, 2014

Judy Lee Hoffman (nee Woodson), age 67 of Union Bridge, MD, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at NMS Health Care in Hagerstown, MD. She was born November 29, 1947 in Frederick MD, the daughter of the late Andy Allen Woodson, Sr. and the late Callie M. Conaway Woodson. She was a Supervisor for ACDI. She loved animals and the country...

Dec 13, 2014

James “ Nick” DeJordy 26 of Clarksville, MD Died tragically Saturday December 13, 2014 after an Automobile Accident. He was born November 30, 1988 in Columbia, MD the Son of James Wilfred DeJordy and Angela Renae Ehrhardt. Step-parents are Sharon DeJordy and Robert Ehrhardt and Clint Martin. Also surviving him are Sister Jeanette DeJordy and Fiancée Joseph Shelton, Brothers Jacob...

Dec 13, 2014

Diane A. Bierman Lawson age 46, of Westminster, died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. She was born April 16, 1968 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late William E. Bierman and late Genieve F. Bierman (nee Robinson). She was a caregiver and she loved people. She loved Riverbend Campground in West Virginia. She...

Dec 11, 2014

Howard “Keith” Bradel On December 11, 2014, Keith Bradel, beloved son of Robert and Joice Bradel, beloved brother of Mary, Charlie, and Andy, and beloved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews, passed away suddenly at his home in North Carolina. Friends may visit with the family at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD...

Dec 10, 2014

Michael Brian Pangborn, 26 of Eldersburg. Died Suddenly Wednesday December 10, 2014 Michael was born September 18, 1988 in Baltimore, MD the Beloved Son of Rebecca Jane Bohon He served in the US Army and was also a car enthusiast. Surviving in addition to his Mother are Brothers Rob and Tyler Pangborn, Aunt Margaret Bohon and husband Bob Clark, Aunt...