Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Barbara Bruns Starr, creative and independent woman, caring wife, loving mother, grandma and great grandma fully lived her 95 years.  Spirited and traveled, she guided her family and motivated them to explore and question.  She passed away peacefully at Buckingham’s Choice on July 24, 2021.

Born on April 3, 1926 in Pelham, New York, Barbara was the...

Jul 22, 2021

Born on a farm in Scott County Virginia to Walden O. and Emily Culbertson Isaacs on November 28,1932, W. Ray Isaacs passed away quietly and peacefully July 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ray’s profession was the noble one of education, teaching mathematics 36 years, one in Virginia, 10 in Tennessee, and 25 at Linganore High School. His...

Jul 22, 2021

Betty M. Easton, 90, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Edenton Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Harry Easton. Born in Frederick on November 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Ida Rebecca Davis Dennis. Betty was retired from the Frederick County Government. Surviving is a nephew,...

Jul 22, 2021

Carol Ann Smith, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Ronnie W. Smith. They were married for 39 years. Born in Frederick on January 16, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean Boone. Carol was an employee of the FDA, where...

Jul 18, 2021

Sharon Lee White, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Franklin E. White for 30 years. Born in Frederick on January 24, 1956, she was a daughter of Peggy Rippeon Brandenburg and the late Ira F. Brandenburg. Sharon retired from the Department of Energy with over 35 years...

Jul 16, 2021

Alvin Jerone Walker, a resident of Dalton, OH, passed away on July 16, 2021.  He was born in Lynchburg, VA on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, resulting in the nickname Bunny.  Al was a caring man who was generous with his time, knowledge and expertise in many areas.  While spending most of his adult life in the Clinton, MD...

Jul 16, 2021

Kenneth "Ray/Slick" Stine, 76, of Frederick MD, died peacefully on July 16, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Martin and Mildred Stine, he was the loving father of Ray (Tammy) and David (Valiree) Stine. Left to cherish his memory are his 7 Grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren, and his brother Wayne Stine as well as numerous friends and...

Jul 14, 2021

Carol Jean Arnold, 82, of Jefferson MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born on Friday December 16, 1938 to the late Carl Nagel, Jr. and Ruth Nagel. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Eric; sister, Barbara Brown (Walter); brother, Carl Nagel, III (Nancy); sons, Kurt Neidigh and Kraig Neidigh (Crystal); grandchildren, Laurel Neely (Brian),...

Jul 13, 2021

James Bernard Altman, 67, formerly of Walkersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Frederick Health and Rehab. Born September 15, 1953 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Floyd H. and Grace E. Droneburg Altman. James graduated from Linganore High School, class of 1971. He was a member of the FFA for years and...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Earl West, 75, of Woodsboro, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Frederick Health. He was the husband of the late Mitzi West.

Born December 21, 1945 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Margaret (Koontz) West.

Kenneth worked as a meat cutter for 52 years and recently retired...

Jul 10, 2021

John Esker Mills (68), of Belton TX, formerly of Frederick MD, died peacefully on July 10, 2021.  Born in Poolesville MD in 1953 to the late Esker and Oma Mae Mills he was the loving husband to C. Lynn Mills, father to Matthew, Dan Mills and Michael King, grandfather to Patrick, Kirk, Claire, Elise, Blake and Drake...

Jul 9, 2021

Roger Dale Baldwin, 71, of Frederick, passed suddenly on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born June 19, 1950 to the late William Henry and Kathern Anna Baldwin. He was the beloved husband to Carolyn Noreen Hood-Baldwin.

Roger enjoyed western films, professional wrestling, and his trips to Cancun, Mexico. He will be most remembered for the love he had...

Jul 9, 2021

Ms. Denise E. Brice, 55, of Mt. Airy, died Friday, July 9, 2021. Born July 13, 1965 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Sandra Baer. Denise is survived by her sister, Crystal Baer (Ben Mitchem), companion, Sherry Dotson, and nephews, Tyler Baer and Dalton Mitchem. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday,...

Jul 8, 2021

Born December 14th, 1967, Gail passed with peace beside loved ones July 8th, 2021.

Loving mother of Cheyenne Olympia Huffman, and beloved daughter of Rosemary and Bill Stitely. Gail is also survived by sister Cynthia Matthews, brother-in-law Tracy, nephew Aidan, niece Paige, former husband Tom, and stepson Nicholas, as well as lifelong friends Arlinda and Vickie. Gail...

Jul 8, 2021

Linda Darlene Breckenridge, 69 of Frederick passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2021.  Born in 1952 in Fredrick, to the late Carlos and Evelyn (O’Brien) Breckenridge; loving mother to Shawn Michael Breckenridge, sister to Joyce B. Dinterman and Carlos N. Breckenridge. Linda worked for Geico and Humana as a claims processor.  The family will receive friends on Saturday July...

Jul 5, 2021

Lou A. Nutter, 90, of Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John E. Nutter, in 2013. She is survived by a loving family of two  daughters: JoEllen Nutter, of Leonardtown MD, and Lee Ann Franklin and her husband Shawn, of Bel Air, MD, ...

Jul 4, 2021

Lisa Ann Bradley, 55, of Frederick, passed from this world suddenly on Sunday July 4, 2021. Born December 16, 1965 in Baltimore Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George and Naoyo Bradley of Frederick Maryland. Lisa graduated from Frederick High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree from Peirce College in Philadelphia, PA....

Jul 4, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy May Brown, 84, of Frederick, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Herbert Brown, who preceded her in death in 2017.

Born July 17, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Herrmann) Binder.

Dorothy was a veteran of the United...

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. John Edward Allen, 90, of Jefferson passed away at home, on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Born November 14, 1930, in Lander, he was the son of the late William Allen Sr. and Naomi Toms Allen. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1947, where he was Senior Class President. John grew up of the Catholic faith,...

Jul 2, 2021

Merle Frederick Mayner, 103, of Frederick, Maryland passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. Born April 29, 1918 in Sheldahl, IA to the late Edgar Eldon and Esther Christina (nee Sandberg) Mayner. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Elizabeth (nee Dowden) Mayner. He was preceded in death by his brother Edgar Warren Mayner and sisters Mary Joy...