Obituaries

May 19, 2023

Jessica Marlene Riggs, born July 31st, 1987, in Baltimore Maryland to Barnadette Yvonne Ford and Kermit Wendell Riggs. On May 19th 2023 @ 9:54pm, God sent his final post and Jessica replied.

Jessica was confined to a wheelchair at an early age, which never defined her. She was jointly educated in Anne Arundel County Public School system and home schooled....

May 18, 2023

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Clifford "Curt" Curtiss Johnson of McLean, VA passed away peacefully. Beloved father of Stephanie Meteyer and her husband, Pascal, Monica Johnson-Chelidone and her husband, Scott, Caroline Johnson and her fiance, Austin, Amelia Johnson and Edward Johnson and his wife, Kaori; loving grandfather of Julia, Louis, Zachary, Allyson, Allison, Karina and Gavin; dear brother of...

May 16, 2023

Susan Irene Chappell, 66, of Linthicum, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Holland, Michigan, to the late Janet and Delbert Jacoby and she was an assistant manager at various Rite-Aids for over 40 years.  She loved spending time with her family and she also enjoyed needlepoint.

Susan is...

May 14, 2023

Irene “Rennie” Ann Wilson , 94, a lifelong resident of Linthicum passed away on May 14, 2023. Irene was born on February 17, 1929 in Brooklyn Park to the late Gustave and Irene Yost. She graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1951 and married her husband, Bill Wilson in 1952. Irene was very active...

May 14, 2023

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Lisa Jean Gillespie of Arnold, MD, formerly of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved mother of David W. Gillespie, daughter of Sharry Christopher and her husband Jack and the late Terrance "Terry" W. Todd. Loving sister of Pamela J. Zink and her husband Glenn. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and loving...

May 14, 2023

Matthew Bergendahl Willis, 36, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 17, 1987, to Susan Benny and the late Emmett L. Willis. Matt had a kind and gentle heart and held his family close to it.  He was always the “big kid” whenever the family got together, entertaining and playing with...

May 12, 2023

Louise M. Miller, 95, affectionately known as “Weezie”, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on May 12, 2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late John and Marie Kopp. A devout Catholic, she was a woman of faith and loved her religion. Weezie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, occasionally playing beer pong which lead...

May 12, 2023

Janet Lee Elza Russell, 75, of Glen Burnie, went Home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023. She was born in Baltimore to the late Marion S. Harris and Julius Hayes Elza Jr. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her pets, Jamie and Jingles. Janet also enjoyed her flowers and plants. In addition to...

May 11, 2023

Dennis John Dabrowka, 79, of Glen Burnie, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born in Baltimore to the late Frank and Rosalie “Babs” Dabrowka. He honorably served in the Army from 1967-1969 and was a longtime parishioner of St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and traveling the world...

May 10, 2023

Patti Ann Ballwanz, 65, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Hospice of the Chesapeake Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Evelyn and Dallas Smitley and was a full time Mom.  Family was first and foremost for Patti.  She loved spending time with her family and...

May 10, 2023

Kenneth Paul Schaeffer, 72, of Severn, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  Kenneth was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Betty and Paul Schaeffer.  He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army for over 26 years, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four.  While serving in the Army, Kenneth also seized the opportunity to...

May 10, 2023

Betty Elaine Timmons , 80, of Glen Burnie passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Betty was born on December 10, 1942 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Roy and Caroline Ginger. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Allan R. Timmons and her son, Robert L. Timmons. Betty...

May 10, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Nancy Ann Keys of Berlin, MD, formerly of Brooklyn Park, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late William H. Keys, loving mother of Kimberly A. Hester and her husband Mike, Cathy L. Pyle and her husband Ken and Leslie K. Neighoff. Devoted grandmother of Kelly, Kieran, Laura, Christine and Jennifer. Great Grandmother...

May 9, 2023

Judy Ann Neuder , 78, of Glen Burnie passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Judy was born on October 31, 1944 in Virginia to the late James Lee Hartman and Jean Phyllis Rhodes Hartman. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Janice L. Poelkamp, and her husband, Jan Poelkamp; and her cherished grandchildren, Jayden...

May 9, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Rachael Vanessa Waters, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side.

Rachael was born on July 30, 1980, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. To know her was to love her. Family and friends were first attracted to Rachael’s big beautiful, blue eyes, and her long eyelashes. She...

May 7, 2023

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Shirley Ann "Dinky Beef" Belford of Henderson, MD, formerly of Lake Shore, MD, passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" R. Belford. Loving mother of Kenneth J. Kirchoff and his wife Karen, Timothy A. Campbell and his fiance Blanca and the late David W. Kirchoff. Grandmother of Samantha, Katelyn, Seth and...

May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, David Michael Kenny, Jr. of Pasadena, MD passed away suddenly. Father of Mia M. and Mariah E. Theune. Loving son of Donna M. Kenny and the late David M. Kenny, Sr. Grandson of Charles Ryer and the late Roberta Ryer. Brother of Justin P. Kenny and Kyle M. Fisher and his wife Anna.

May 5, 2023

Patricia L. Parrish , 72 of Brooklyn, passed away on May 5, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Patricia was born on December 1, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Clara Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Edward J. Parrish; her daughter, Tanya M. Parrish, her brothers, Gary...

May 4, 2023

Barbara Joyce Perdue , 84, of Glen Burnie passed away on May 4, 2023. Joyce was born on June 19, 1938, in Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Perdue, and her parents, Walter and Margaret Pugh. Joyce is survived by her children, Brian Perdue (Valerie), Kim Klos (Gary), and Todd Perdue;...

May 3, 2023

Obituary Announcement for Dr. James (Jimmy) Carr

December 31, 1958 – May 3, 2023

Dr. James (Jimmy) Carr, age 64, died on Wednesday May 3, 2023, at their home in Glen Burnie, Maryland with his wife, beside him. Dr. Carr was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and until his death, worked as...