Obituaries

Nov 23, 2025

Services are tentative for mid January 2026.

Nov 23, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

Noble “Woody” Woodrow Hall, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Darlington, Maryland. Born in Aberdeen, Maryland, he was the son of the late Alexander Romey Hall and the late Mary Elizabeth Ruth (Quillen) Hall.

Woody was the loving and devoted husband of Evelyn Mae Hall, with whom he shared a remarkable marriage of 74 years and...

Nov 22, 2025

Barbara Ruth Bledsoe, age 92, of Bel Air Maryland went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025. Born February 17, 1933 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, she was one of eight children to Lewis Gardner and Francis Hughes. Barbara traveled to Baltimore in 1953 with her sister Goldie where she worked for the Baltimore Telephone company, later Glenn...

Nov 22, 2025

Parthenia Chitty Gurganious was born on March 29, 1928, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, the sixth of seven children born to the late Ola Aubrey and Eva Boyette Chitty. She entered her eternal rest surrounded by love and faith, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast devotion and grace.

In addition to her parents, Parthenia was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Nov 21, 2025

Lois Pauline Chester, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Born in Groseclose, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl F. Atwell, Sr., and the late Agnes (Bedwell) Atwell.

Lois was the beloved wife of the late John Benjamin Chester. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Chester; her brothers,...

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

Paul James Martin of Bel Air died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home in Creswell. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William M. and Opal Mary (Price) Martin; and husband of the late Eleanor Hamby Martin.

Mr. Martin had retired from Fort George G. Meade after 41 years of service as Chief...

Nov 19, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dylan Robert Neubauer, age 28, who passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dylan was a loving son, grandson, and cherished family member whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Dylan was the beloved son of Amy Joy (Bungori) Neubauer, and the...

Nov 17, 2025

Robin Lynn Kres, age 64, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Robin was the beloved daughter of Joyce Carol (Tormollen) Smith and Philip Karl Smith, who both survive her.

She was the devoted wife of David Kres, and together they built a loving family that meant everything to her....

Nov 16, 2025

Randy W. Denny, age 71, of Churchville, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Havre De Grace, MD, the son of the late William Lundy Denny and June (Campbell) Denny.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his sister, Willa Harkins.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Denny and his spouse...

Nov 15, 2025

Edith Lorrene Evans of Edgewood, Maryland, went home to be with Jesus on November 15, 2025.

Born in Sparta, North Carolina, January 18, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Ray Alonzo Evans and Cynthia Mae (Crouse) Evans.

Edith was the heart and soul of her family. Among her many interests, she enjoyed gardening, canning, and reading, but she especially shined...

Nov 13, 2025

It is with a heart full of thankfulness that we celebrate the full life of Joyce Lavenia Krout, whose strong faith in the Lord, brought genuine encouragement and warm heartedness to all who knew her. Joyce who went home to be with Jesus on November 13th, 2025 at the age of 75, will long be remembered for praising the Lord...

Nov 13, 2025

Linda P. Williamson, 77, of Bel Air passed away on 11/13/25 at home. She was born in Baltimore on March 31,1948 and was a daughter of the late Edwin R. and Louise (Kahler) Prather.

Linda graduated from St Stephen High School class 1966. In May of 1969, she married Guy J Williamson. She was a homemaker and worked as a real...

Nov 12, 2025

Doris Jannette Sterbak, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Forest Hill.

Doris was the daughter of the late William Colburn Stifler and Mabel Claudia Olivia (Hess) Stifler. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Vincent Sterbak.

Doris was a loving mother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who...

Nov 11, 2025

Mary Catherine Kriebel, age 71, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Alice Marie (Tyson) Melenchek.

Mary graduated from West Hazleton High School in 1972 and went on to...

Nov 11, 2025

Earl W. Goff, age 75, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025.

Born in West Virgina, he was the son the late Leslie Gerald and Elma Skidmore-Goff. He is predeceased by two sisters, the late C. Helen Goff and Elaine Beavers.

Earl grew up in the Middle River area of Baltimore County before moving to Aberdeen, where he spent...

Nov 10, 2025

Stephen Lee Vaughan, age 68, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leland Olas Vaughan and Dorothy Dean (Anderson) Vaughan.

He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Terry Vaughan, and the devoted father of Samantha (James) Dougherty. He...

Nov 9, 2025

Dorothy Frances Bell, 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born in Jackson, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Jiles Hesson and Margaret (Donnelly) Hesson. She was the beloved wife of the late Gary Wimer Bell.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, devoted to her family and her faith....