All Obituaries

Joan R. Bell, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2020. She is the beloved wife of the late Charles M. Bell, Sr.; cherished mother of Charles M. Bell, Jr., Michael T. Bell, Jeanne M. Kelly, and the late Kurt G. Bell. Also survived by other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, MD 21227 on Saturday February 29 at 12:30pm with a gathering beginning at 11am.

   Sadly on February 22nd, 2020 Richard C. Ramsay, III "Lil. Richie" passed away. He was the cherished son of Reneice and the late Richard Ramsay, Jr.; loving father of Karter Xavier Ramsay; and dear brother of Trey Black, Tameira Black, and Rusty Arrowood. Richie is also survived by many of family and friends.    A viewing will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd. on Friday, February 28th from 3 PM to 5 PM and 7...

     Peacefully on February 23, 2020, Clifford Hartley Dorr passed away. He was the beloved husband for 72 years to Mary Jane Dorr; loving father of Kathy (and her husband Robert) Hofstetter, cherished grandfather of Amanda (and her husband Kurt) Ferringer; great-grandfather of Benjamin Hartley, and Annie Elise Ferringer; dear brother of Gloria Oxley, and Florence Jacob, also survived by many other loving neices, nephews, family, and friends.      He was an...

Sadly on February 17, 2020,  K. David Tillman passed away.  He was the devoted son of the late K. Dale and the late Joy Tillman;  beloved brother of Karen Williams, Harry B. Viel, Jr. (Yvonne), Kevin Tillman (Laura), the late Steven Tillman; loving father of Ray David Malish, caring uncle of Joy, Kristi, Teresa, Daniel, Mendy, Brooks, & Michael and many great nieces and nephews. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. David's life will be celebrated in our...

  Charles “Stu” Cahall, Sr. sadly passed away on February 18, 2020 at the age of 74. Stu was born in Easton, MD on October 16, 1945 to the late Floyd Cahall & the late Helen Sullivan. He is the beloved father of Shane Cahall, Chris Cahall, Krystal Cahall, & the late Charles Cahall, Jr.; loving companion of Linda Cahall; cherished grandfather of Zach Cahall, Tyler Cahall, Cali Wesko, & Candace Colonna; caring brother of Johnny, Bobby, & Tommy; dear...

Kevin Leigh Boggs, Sr., 37, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2020. Kevin is the beloved husband of Rachel Boggs; loving father of Austin Hall, Tyler Krueger, Seth Krueger, Kevin Boggs, Jr., Connor Boggs, & Kathryn Boggs; dear son of Saundra Pardue & her husband Marcus Pardue & Paul Boggs; cherished brother of Vicki Frampton, Andrea Martin, Andre Justice, & Summer McAmis; caring uncle of Nick Frampton; Kevin is also survived by numerous cousins & many other loving...

Brooklynn Celestina Bradford, age 7, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2020. She is the beloved daughter of Amber M. Kelly and David L. Bradford; cherished granddaughter of Crystal Kelly-Gentry, Celestine T. Bradford and Christopher Beckford; dear sister of David L. Bradford, Jr., Camilla A. Bradford, and Nathaniel L. Bradford; dear niece of Ashley M. Kelly and Marvin L. Gentry, III. Brooklynn is also survived by many loving relatives and a host of friends. Brooklynn was a beautiful...

  Charles Arthur McGroder, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer. He is the beloved husband and best friend of nearly 60 years to Connie G. McGroder; loving father of his daughter Laura Ann Lee and her husband John and son Jeffrey Charles McGroder and his wife Amber. Cherished Popo of Rachael, Tyler, Rex and Vivi. Family members and friends will honor Charlie’s life with a memorial service on Saturday, February 22 at...

Marguerite L. Leaf, age 89, passed away on February 14, 2020. Marguerite was born on July 4, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Marguerite L. Kuser (nee Gore) and to late Charles F. Burton. She is the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Leaf; loving mother of Daniel Leaf and his wife Sandy, Scott Leaf and his wife Mary and Thomas C. Leaf, cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Laura, Mary, Robert, Danny,II, Christopher, Zachery ,and great grandmother of Mary, Alex, Felicity and...

Joan Virginia Francis affectionately known as "Nanny" , age 84, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Catonsville, Maryland. Joan was born on April 1, 1935 in Knoxville, Maryland to the late Myrtle Elizabeth Leopold (nee Potter) and to the late Velva Leopold. Joan is the beloved wife of the late Wallace H. Francis, Jr.; loving mother of Sharon Lukas and her husband Leon, Wallace Francis, III and his wife Garnetta, and Connie Francis; cherished grandmother of Damien, Amy,...