Obituaries

Nov 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, Francis "Frank" Riddell Miller, Jr., age 75, of Culpeper, VA, went to his heavenly home. He was born in Frederick, MD and was the son of Francis Riddell Miller, Sr. and Genevieve Lorraine Smith - Miller.

He married his wife Mary Ann Bangley - Miller in 1973. Frank was in property management and...

Nov 12, 2023

William “Bill” Claude Baker, III, 70, of Big Pool and formerly of Urbana, Maryland, passed on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Frederick, MD, to the late William Claude Baker, Jr. and Mary Louise Alverta (Flair) Baker. He was the beloved husband to the late Jean Louise Baker.

Bill was employed with Environmental Alternatives Inc. for over...

Nov 10, 2023

Betty Compher Stull, 98, of Frederick, MD, passed away at her home on November 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Frederick and was the daughter of the late Harl and Ruth Compher.

She was the wife of the late Harry “Pete” Stull. They were married for 57 years;...

Nov 10, 2023

Paul F. Murphy of Lake Placid, NY and Frederick, MD passed away on November 10, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. He was 92. Paul was born to Faith and James Murphy in New London, CT. He graduated from Portland High School and from Tufts University where he received a BA in Economics. He met his wife Claire...

Nov 7, 2023

Alan Edward Duke passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. He was born in Framingham, MA. to the late Ann Healey Duke and James Edward Duke. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA in 1968 then served his beloved country in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until being honorably...

Nov 4, 2023

William "Billy" R. Cole Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in his home in Frederick, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born September 6, 1951, to the late William and Marie Cole in Frederick, where he proudly lived his entire life. Upon graduating from Thomas Johnson High School in 1970, he worked alongside...

Nov 3, 2023

On November 3, 2023, Norman Edgar "Boots" Abrecht, Jr. went home to his Lord, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Frederick Maryland on June 30, 1946 and is the son of Norman and Charlotte (Droneburg) Abrecht.

He graduated from Frederick High School in 1964 where he played football, ran track, and was a member...

Nov 3, 2023

John Ward "Jack" Adams, cherished son, stepson, grandson, and friend passed away on November 3, 2023. Jack was born in Fairfax, Virginia on January 7, 1998, but he found his true home in Frederick, Maryland, where he spent his formative years and touched the lives of many.

Jack was a proud graduate of Oakdale High School, Class...

Nov 3, 2023

Shirley Virginia Moxley, 87, of Urbana, MD passed into heaven on Friday, November 3, 2023. Born on April 3, 1936 to the late Jesse and Ernestine Rippeon. she was the Wife of the late Robert “Bob” Moxley.

Shirley spent her adult life in Urbana, MD working as a homemaker and Mom along with many years of volunteer...

Oct 30, 2023

Lawrence James Faucette, 58, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on October 30,

2023 after a brave adventure at University of Maryland Medical Center with his family by

his side. Larry was the husband and best friend to his wife, Ann, of almost 38 years.

Larry was born February 8, 1965 to the late...

Oct 28, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Madeline Brashears, age 74, of Frederick, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 after an extensive illness.

Born on April 20, 1949 in Frederick, MD.  She was the daughter of the late William M. Lininger Sr. and the late Louise Lininger DuVall.

She is survived by her husband of 35...

Oct 28, 2023

Jenifer Renee Hipkins, 51, of Adamstown, passed unexpectedly on Saturday October 28, 2023, at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Frederick on July 14, 1972 to Kevin and Bonnie (Wachter) Dudrow. She was the beloved wife of 31 years to Scott G. Hipkins.

Jenifer was a long time member of Bush Creek Church of the Brethren. She...

Oct 26, 2023

Mr. Paul William Reis, 69, of Frederick, took his journey home to be with Jesus in eternal freedom and peace on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his residence.

Born April 24, 1954 in East Meadow, NY to the late Henry and Helen (Limberg) Reis, Paul was a man after God’s own heart who loved his family beyond...

Oct 25, 2023

Alice Frances Grove Boyer, 88, of Frederick, peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Citizens Nursing Home. Alice was born on January 25, 1935 to the late John Arthur and Emily Gertrude Barthlow Grove. She was married 42 years to the late Charles Hart Boyer who preceded her in death on May 6, 2000. Alice was also...

Oct 25, 2023

Mrs. Nanette "Snippy" Markey, 69, of Frederick passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Rob Markey for 46 years.

She was the daughter of the late Leo and Nancy Carignan.

Nanette gained early renown for races on her bicycle Jitney, known perhaps only to her as The...

Oct 24, 2023

Shirley Ann (Andrews) Wilson, 80, of Mount Airy, Maryland was called home on October 24, 2023. Shirley was born July 30,1943.

She was the wife of Donald Leroy Wilson Sr, mother to; Brenda “Wilson” Steed and the late Donald Wilson Jr. She was the daughter of the late George Ketterman Sr., and the late Mary Ketterman. Shirley...

Oct 23, 2023

Ms. Katherine Crutchley, 81, of Frederick died Monday, October 23, 2023 at Westminster Health Care. She was preceded in death by Richard Crutchley, Sr. Born August 15, 1942 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Bradley S. and Helen Louise (Smith) Dixon. Katherine was a Graduate from Frederick High School. During her teenage years she enjoyed being a...

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. Carroll "Gene" Selby, 94, of Frederick, died on October 22, 2023 at Homewood at Crumland Farms.  He was the husband of the late Gloria (McDonough) Selby, who preceded him in death in 2016.

Born January 26, 1929 in New Market, he was the son of the late Bernard and Katherine Selby.

Gene graduated from...

Oct 22, 2023

Gary Paul Baumgarten passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2023 in Silver Spring, Maryland surrounded by loved ones.  Gary went home to be with his Heavenly Father (much too soon at 61 years old) due to the sudden onset of multiple medical conditions.  Always with a smile, warm heart and kind soul, Gary will be missed by all who...

Oct 18, 2023

Ida “Frances” Crum Zimmerman, 98, of Frederick, MD, passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at the Silverado Memory Care. Born July 11, 1925 in Frederick to the late Clarence Raymond and Helen Ada (nee Thomas) Crum. She was the beloved wife to the late Thomas Lawrence Zimmerman, Jr., whom she married on December 14, 1946 and passed away in...