Obituaries

Dorothy C. McBee

Dorothy C. McBee

Feb 15, 2026

On February 15, 2026 Dorothy McBee passed away in Venice, FL. She was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Salvdore and Maria Alascia. Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late Carroll; loving mother of Carroll E. McBee and his wife Judy, Kenneth R. McBee and his wife Nancy, Regina M. Gutshall and her husband Stan, and Cathy...

Laurence M. Walker, Sr.

Laurence M. Walker, Sr.

Feb 13, 2026

Laurence Melvin Walker, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family and love. 

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by loyalty, hard work, and a love for his family. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served proudly for four years — and, as he...

Jason Matthew Hatfield

Jason Matthew Hatfield

Feb 12, 2026

Jason Matthew Hatfield, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1993 to Sheila Curry and the late David Hatfield. Jason is the beloved brother of Heather Hatfield and Alicia Hatfield; devoted uncle of Xander Brown, Sophia Brown, and Seth Brown; also survived by many other loving relatives and a host of friends.

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Lucille Emory Carroll Bowman

Lucille Emory Carroll Bowman

Feb 8, 2026

On February 8th, 2026 Lucille Emory passed away. She was born on February 29th, 1932 to the late Walter Emory and late Ida Eisentrager Emory. Lucille graduated from Catonsville High School in 1949, then married Patrick K Carroll in 1954 and had 3 children. She was widowed in 1972 and began her career as an Adjudicator with Social Security.

In 1977...

Edward L. Watson, Sr.

Edward L. Watson, Sr.

Feb 7, 2026

On February 7, 2026 Edward Leroy Watson, Sr., affectionately known as Eddie, passed away. He was the beloved husband of Jessie; devoted son of the late William and Elizabeth Drury; loving father of Patty Smith and her husband Mark, Dianah Weatherly and her husband Larry, Debbie Herald and her husband Sam, Edward Watson, Jr. and his wife Linell, Sherry Watson...

Daniel W. Dudley

Daniel W. Dudley

Feb 6, 2026

On February 6th, 2026, Daniel W. Dudley passed away. Born on July 17th, 1938 to the late Jesse and late Harry Dudley, he was the loving husband of the late Eleanor Dudley; devoted father of the late Daniel P. Dudley, James Dudley, the late Brian Dudley (Karen), William Dudley (Lori); cherished grandfather of Karen Digman (Anthony), Daniel K. Dudley (Elizabeth),...

Dennis A. Randle

Dennis A. Randle

Feb 6, 2026

Dennis A. Randle, age 59, sadly passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Albert Randle and the late Genevieve Randle (nee Dement). Dennis is the beloved husband of the late Tammy Randle; loving father of Matthew Randle and his spouse Kaci, Nicholas Randle, and David Randle; caring grandfather of Ethan Randle; cherished...

Sandra W. Langley

Sandra W. Langley

Feb 4, 2026

Langley, Sandra W. “Sandy,” 86, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was called home to the Lord on February 4, 2026.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Sandy carried with her a lifelong love of learning, curiosity, and connection. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Towson State University, where she discovered her first great passion - teaching. Sandy began her career as an educator...

James "Jimmy" D. Scott

James "Jimmy" D. Scott

Feb 4, 2026

James “Jimmy” David Scott, age 46, sadly passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James A. Scott and the late Debra L. Scott (nee Beaver). Jimmy is the beloved fiancé of Karen Brady; caring brother of Jeffrey Scott; cherished nephew of Stormy Crouch and Donna Ridgeway; dear son-in-law of John and Peggy...

John William Christopher

John William Christopher

Feb 4, 2026

John William Christopher, affectionately known as Bill, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1948 to the late William and Frances Christopher. Bill is the beloved husband of over 56 years to Darlene Christopher; cherished father of Wayne Christopher and his wife Daniell and Debbie Hayden and her husband Charlie; dear Pop...

Marion Raye Phelps

Marion Raye Phelps

Feb 3, 2026

On February 3rd, 2026, Marion Phelps passed away. Born on June 20th, 1947 to the late Mary and late Raymond Shamer, she was the loving wife of the late James Phelps, Jr.; devoted mother of Stacey Gray and her husband Eric, James “Jamie” Phelps and his wife Melody; cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Ethan, Mason, Ashlyn, Mariah, Mackenzie; dear sister of...

Kellie Derossett

Kellie Derossett

Jan 27, 2026

On January 27th, 2026, Kellie Derossett passed away. Born on March 26th 1977 to Elaine and the late Norman Derossett, she was the loving mother of Donielle and Jaycie; cherished aunt of Brook-Lyn and Meghan; and dear sister of April Derossett, Tony Derossett and his wife Amber, Bobbie Williams and her husband Mike, and the late Jackie Derossett. Kellie is also survived...

Stella L. Fromm

Stella L. Fromm

Jan 26, 2026

On January 26th, 2026, Stella L. Fromm passed away. Born on November 10th, 1943 to the late Edna and late George Jacobs, she was the loving wife of the late Michael Fromm; devoted mother of George Jacobs and his wife Tammy, Bryan Fromm, Jeannie Fromm, Kelly Morris and her husband Lewis, Tina Miller and her husband Robert; cherished grandmother of...

William M. Bradds, Sr.

William M. Bradds, Sr.

Jan 24, 2026

William M. Bradds, Sr., affectionately known as Bill, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Billy is the beloved husband of the late Donna Bradds; loving father of Tony, Lee, Shelly & (Matthew Fries), Joey, Adam & (April), Teri & (Frank Ramsey), Jason, Casey & (Julie), Bill Bill, Aaron, the late Billy, Jr., the late Robbie, the late...

William Ronald Knickman

William Ronald Knickman

Jan 22, 2026

William Ronald Knickman, age 90, sadly passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Etta Knickman (nee French).

William was a devoted husband of 70 years to Jackie Knickman. He was a dedicated father to his four children and shared great experiences throughout their lives. He was a constant source of family...

Mary L. Arenz

Mary L. Arenz

Jan 22, 2026

On January 22nd, 2026, Mary L. Arenz passed away. Born on December 12th, 1945 to the late Dorothy and late Harry Turfle, she was the loving wife of the late Robert Arenz; devoted mother of the late Karen Sommers and her husband the late Richard, Bobbi Hawk and her husband George Hawk, Jeannette Miller and her husband Tom; cherished grandmother...

Stefina Angel Young

Stefina Angel Young

Jan 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026 Stefina Young passed away. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Visco; devoted daughter of the late Isadore and Frances Angel; loving mother of Kevin Young, Jr. (Kelly), David Young (Lynn), & Steven Young (Bryanna); cherished grandmother of Savanna, Keira, Braiden, Kevin, and Kaleb; dear sister of Patti Craig, Theresa Curry, Linda Cokely, and the late...

Nancy Lee Hewett

Nancy Lee Hewett

Jan 19, 2026

On January 19, 2026 Nancy Lee Hewett passed away. She was the loving mother of Vicky Lynn Hewett, Steven Hewett and his wife Karyn, and Tracy McCain and her late husband Todd; cherished grandmother of Corey and his wife Giovanna, Cody, Meaghan and her significant other Justin, and Matthew, great grandmother of Cameron, Kyle, Gavin, Carter, and Kolston and great...

Frank J. Pettie

Frank J. Pettie

Jan 16, 2026

Francis Joseph Pettie, affectionately known as Frank, age 87, passed away on January 16, 2026. He is the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Pettie; devoted father of Ronald Pettie and his wife Christine, the late Joan Pettie, and Christine Pettie; cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.

David Paul Higgins

David Paul Higgins

Jan 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026 David Paul Higgins passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Debbie; loving father of Kelly and her husband Bud Sieglein and Shawn and her husband Tom Chervek; cherished grandfather of Danielle; dear brother of Marnie and her husband Craig, Chrissy, Tricia and her husband Dave, Susan and her late husband John, Mark and his wife...