Obituaries

May 21, 2016

Kenneth Wayne Bavis, age 57, passed away peacefully May 21, 2016. He is the beloved son of the late Walter Bavis and Jeanette Bavis; loving brother of the late Harry Bavis, the late David Bavis, the late Michael Bavis, and Dawn Cain; dear uncle of Chelsea Cain, Cody Portis, and Danielle Wilson.

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May 18, 2016

Our much loved Granny Gracie, Grace Elizabeth Jones (nee Haberkorn), passed away on the sunny afternoon of May 18, 2016 after a long fought battle with various illnesses to include lung cancer.  Gracie will be truly missed by her children Elmer and June Fox of Goose Creek, SC , Frank and Faye Fox of Pasadena, MD, and Norma (nee...

May 16, 2016

Patrick Donald Kernan, age 49, affectionately known as “Pat” passed away on May 16, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on June 21, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland to Jo Ann E. Kernan (nee Degen) and the late James W. Kernan, Sr.; beloved father of Lindsey E. Kernan and Christopher J. Kernan; cherished grandfather of Gage L. Mercier and Huxley J....

May 16, 2016

On May 16th, 2016, Margaret Faye Collier passed away. She was the loving wife of Joseph E. Collier of Arbutus, MD; devoted mother of Kenneth Ocheltree of Severn, MD and his wife Shelly; caring stepmother of Joseph D. Collier of Arbutus, MD; cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren; and dear sister of John Royal of Inverness, FL, Roger Royal of Wilmington,...

May 12, 2016

Suddenly, on May 12, 2016, Bret Patrick Sullivan passed away. Bret was the devoted son of Michele D. Sullivan & the late Michael R. Sullivan, the loving father of Graham Patrick Sullivan, the dear brother of Tami Mock & her late husband Charles Robert, and Bret was also survived by many loving family members and a host of friends....

May 11, 2016

John Michael Lease, beloved son of Frederick D. and Bonnie A. Lease, passed away on May 11, 2016 after a long illness.  He is survived by his parents and by his sister, Jennifer A. Doherty and brother-in-law Sean M. Doherty, niece Emma J. Doherty, and nephew Michael J. Doherty.  John was a long-time active member of Arbutus United Methodist...

May 11, 2016

On May 11th, 2016, James Tyner Ehrard Eves, Jr. passed away. He was the devoted father of Dawn Hight and her husband Jeff, and James "Tripper" Eves, III and his wife Angela; cherished grandfather of Christopher Eves, Michael Bernett, Courtney Eves, Jessica Eves, James "J.T." Eves, IV, and 4 great grandchildren; and dear brother of Sandy Archer and her husband...

May 10, 2016

Daniel Lloyd Duvall , age 28, passed away on May 10, 2016 in Delaware. He was born on March 16, 1988 in Annapolis, Maryland to Robert W. Duvall and Rebecca S. Duvall (nee Thrailkill); dear brother of Joshua Duvall and Timothy Duvall; cherished grandson of Charles and Doris Duvall and Donald and Margaret...

May 9, 2016

On May 9th, 2016, Ryan Bradley Carson passed away. He was the loving son of Jeff and Melissa Carson; dear brother of Jayci Carson; cherished grandson of Steve Carson, Donna Carson, Cynthia Bradley, and the late Curtis Bradley; loving great grandson of Clifford Lewis. Ryan is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends may call...

May 8, 2016

Andrew Lee Brafford , age 25, passed away on May 8, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born on July 21, 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland to Michael and Janie Brafford (nee Valadez). He is the beloved father of Andrew Brafford; loving brother of Heather M. Brafford Mitchell and her husband Timothy,...

May 6, 2016

On May 6, 2016, Duane W. Gamble passed away. For 54 years Duane was the beloved husband of Anna Maria (Leone) Gamble; he was the loving father of Sharon R. Gamble & her husband Dr. Ron Orlando, Major General (U.S. Army) Duane A. Gamble & his wife Sandra (Bartsocas) Gamble, Joseph J. Gamble & his wife Mary (Anderson) Gamble,...

May 5, 2016

Timothy Wayne Tucker , age 56, unexpectedly passed away on May 5, 2016 In Baltimore, Maryland. Timmy was born on January 2, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland to Dorothy Virginia Thomsen (nee Hamilton) and the late Ernest Howard Tucker. Loving stepson of the late Vernon Thomsen; dear brother...

May 4, 2016

On May 4th, 2016, Elizabeth "Betty" Roessler passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Charles "Fred" Roessler, III; devoted mother of Lucinda Alvey and her husband Vincent, and Janice Mangum and her husband Daniel; cherished grandmother of Eric, Karen and her husband Chuck, and Danielle; and dear great grandmother of Emily, Elizabeth, and Evelyn.

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May 3, 2016

Dominic W. Motto, Jr., age 43, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2016. He is the Beloved son of Dominic W. Motto, Sr. and Carol Ann Motto (nee Weems); loving brother of Lisa Ann Uhl and her husband Patrick O’Toole and Andrea L. Smith and her husband Ray Smith; caring uncle of 4 nephews, 1 niece and great-uncle of...

May 3, 2016

On May 3rd, 2016, Marilyn Anita Jovenal passed away. She was the loving wife of Solomon D. Jovenal; devoted mother of Solomon J. Jovenal, Leonard R. Jovenal, and Gina R. Jovenal; cherished "Ni Ni" of Damien, Zyon, Adonis, Willow, Gavin, Mason, Lena, Bryson, Quinn, and Veda; and dear sister of Shirley Leon and Billy Russell. Marylin is also survived...

May 3, 2016

On May 3rd, 2016, Mary Jean Walker, loving wife of Wallace Donald Walker; devoted mother of Valerie Nazarenus and her husband Dave, and Todd Walker and his wife Judy; cherished grandmother of Christy, Scott, Robert, Grace, and Joshua; and dear sister of Barbara, Della, John, and the late Bud, Joan, and Bill. Family and friends may call at the...

May 3, 2016

Jessie Marie Colson , age 91, passed away on May 3, 2016 in Linthicum, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 25, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Jesse L. Dunnock and Mary R. Hayden; beloved wife of the late Norman Colson, Sr.; loving mother of Norman Colson, Jr. and...

May 2, 2016

John Frank Hardesty, Jr. was born in Baltimore, MD on December 24, 1918 to parents John Frank and Edna (Miller) Hardesty.  Frank, as he was known throughout his life, endured an unstable early home life associated with his parents’ breakup and a continuous change in residence and schools.  At age 16, hoping to get a fresh start and create...

Apr 30, 2016

Peacefully on April 30, 2016 Margaret Mary "Pat" Robey (nee Shiloh) passed away; she was the beloved wife of the late William N. Robey, Sr.; she was the loving mother of Patricia Hartnagel & her husband John, Mark Robey & his wife Veronica, the late William N. Robey, Jr., & the late Brian M. Robey; "Pat" was the cherished...

Apr 28, 2016

Elizbaeth Eileen Buechert, age 85, passed away on April 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her dear sister Dorothy Buechert and parents William and Elizabeth Buechert. Betty is survived by her cousin Bill Boughan. A viewing will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227 on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 10am-12pm...