Obituaries

Gilbert Austin Locklear

Gilbert Austin Locklear

Sep 15, 2024

Gilbert Austin Locklear, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 15, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1943 to the late John and Aggie Locklear. Gilbert is the beloved husband of over 50 years to Maxine Locklear; cherished father of Crystal Aldaba and her husband Michael, Diana Locklear-Carter and her husband William, Robbie...

Steven K. Broyles

Steven K. Broyles

Sep 13, 2024

On Friday, September 13, 2024 Steve Broyles passed away.  He was the beloved husband of Dawn White; cherished PopPop of Randall, Reagan-Lee, Kinsley, Grant, and Aubrey; loving father of April, Rachel, and Ashley; dear brother of Deborah and Barry; caring best friend of John D. Collins, Keith, John M., Henry, Ray, Jay, Nick, and many more; also survived by his...

Luis Angel Ramirez

Luis Angel Ramirez

Sep 12, 2024

Luis Angel Ramirez, age 27, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1997 to Judith Robles and Cirilo Ramirez; cherished father of Levy Angel Ramirez and Lelly Rose Ramirez; loving partner of Rosa Molinero; dear brother of Adrian Ramirez, Valery Robles, and Bryan Talavera; also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Luis is...

Anna Frantz

Anna Frantz

Sep 10, 2024

On September 10, 2024, Anna Frantz passed away peacefully at home.  She is the beloved wife of the late Walter Frantz of 49 years; loving mother of Maria Thompson (nee Frantz) and Edward Frantz; devoted grandmother to Amber Frantz; & dear sister of Brenda and Franny.

Family members and friends will gather in the Arbutus location on Friday morning from 10am-12pm...

Mary A. Topper

Mary A. Topper

Sep 8, 2024

Mary A. Topper, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. She is the beloved wife of the late Vincent Russell Topper; devoted mother of Joseph Topper and his wife Karen, Mary Murray and her husband Robert, Mark Topper and his wife Maria and the late Michael Topper; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jay), Scott (Gazal), Deanna (Nick) and Marilyn...

William Coffman, Jr.

William Coffman, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

William Coffman, Jr., age 51, sadly passed away on September 8, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William Coffman, Sr. and Deborah Powers (and her companion Gene Herring, Jr.). William is the beloved brother of Brandy Coffman, Bobby Coffman, and Jasmine Coffman; loving uncle of AJ, Tyler, Bradley, and Lil Wayne; cherished cousin of Brett, Tracy,...

Edward "Eddie" Tucker, Sr.

Edward "Eddie" Tucker, Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Tucker, Sr., age 76, sadly passed away on September 7, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Ernest Tucker and the late Dorothy Thomsen (nee Hamilton). Eddie is the devoted husband of Cheryl Tucker; beloved father of Edward Tucker, Jr. and Shane Tucker; loving step-son of Vernon Thomsen; caring grandfather of Branham Tucker and Lily...

McKenna Rainbow Burkett

McKenna Rainbow Burkett

Sep 2, 2024

McKenna Rainbow Burkett, age 7, passed away suddenly on September 2, 2024. She was born on May 4, 2017 to Alonzso Burkett and his wife Italia and Megan Canterbury and her life partner Michael. McKenna is the beloved sister of Alonzso Jr., Julian, Zoey, Xena, and Michaela; dear granddaughter of Deloris and Omer Combs, B.B. Shavers and Shelby Shavers, and...

Catherine P. Wilkinson

Catherine P. Wilkinson

Aug 30, 2024

On August 30. 2024, Catherine (Cathy) Patricia Wilkinson, nee Puig age 67 passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Cathy, a native to Baltimore and grew up in the Arbutus area currently resided in Wake Forest, North Carolina at the time of her death. Cathy was born in January 1957 to Guy and Betty Puig, who have both...

Chuck DelMartin

Chuck DelMartin

Aug 30, 2024

Chester “Chuck” DelMartin of Arbutus passed on August 30, 2024. Originally from California, the army brought him to Maryland where he found his beloved bride, Geraldine. The two relocated to California, but returned to Maryland twelve years later with their two children Jeffrey and Christine. A man of many skills, Chuck worked for Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic Coin Center in...

Frances Kosnik Alderson

Frances Kosnik Alderson

Aug 30, 2024

Married August 6, 1988, Frances Kosnik Alderson, Ph.D., was a devoted wife to George Alderson. Born in Curtis Bay, Maryland on April 16, 1943, Frances was the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Kosnik. She was the proud older sister of the late Edward James Kosnik, Jr., MD (wife: Sally Kosnik), Susan Ross, MD (late husband: Harry Ross, MD),...

Mary Louise Logue

Mary Louise Logue

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Louise Logue, age 94, sadly passed away on August 28, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Bessie Christine Stromberg and the late Edward Tador Shoemaker. Mary is the beloved mother of Ted Logue (and his wife Paula), Susan Rohrer (and her late husband Craig), and the late Elizabeth Rubalcaba; cherished grandmother of Jessica Rohrer, Eric...

Theodore A. Harding

Theodore A. Harding

Aug 28, 2024

Theodore A. Harding (Ted), age 98, was born in 1925 and sadly passed away on August 28, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Florence Amelia Harding (nee Smith) and the late Edgar Owings Harding. Theodore is the beloved husband of the late Elouise C. Harding, loving father of Mary Margaret Harding and Michael Harding and his...

Kenneth James Bailey, Jr.

Kenneth James Bailey, Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Kenneth James Bailey, Jr., age 88, peacefully passed away on August 23rd, 2024. Kenneth was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Mary Ellen Bailey (nee Amos) and the late Kenneth James Bailey, Sr. He is the devoted Husband of the late Margaret Bailey; loving father of Kenneth Bailey, III, Glenn Bailey, & Virginia Wilson; cherished grandfather of Kristie, Melissa,...

Thelma "Ann" Davis

Thelma "Ann" Davis

Aug 23, 2024

Thelma “Ann” Davis, age 91, sadly passed away on August 23, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James B. Armiger, Sr. and the late Thelma E. Armiger (nee Carmine). Ann is the beloved wife of the late Quillian Davis; loving mother of the late Robert “Bob” Davis. Ann is also survived by other loving relatives and...

Eric Brian Klinedinst

Eric Brian Klinedinst

Aug 22, 2024

Eric Brian Klinedinst, age 54, sadly passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Lawson and Barbara Klinedinst. Eric is the beloved husband of Jeanette Klinedinst; loving father of Brian Klinedinst and Kourtney Klinedinst; cherished brother of Craig Klinedinst; caring nephew of Brenda Myers, Ellen Perry, and John Ward Perry. Eric is also survived by...

Ethel B. Thacker

Ethel B. Thacker

Aug 22, 2024

On August 22nd, 2024, Ethel B. Thacker passed away. Born to the late Ethel and John Halbig, she was the loving wife of Henry Thacker, Jr.; devoted mother of the late Thomas Thacker, and Barbara Glanzmann and her husband Ray. 

Ethel is survived by several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She counted many good friends and neighbors whom she cherished. Ethel...

Katie Owens

Katie Owens

Aug 19, 2024

On August 19th, 2024, Mary ‘Katie’ Owens passed away. She was born on March 4, 1994, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, to Joseph Owens and Maria Owens. Katie was raised by her father and his wife, Stacey, with the loving support of her grandmother, the late Pat Owens, and her three aunts, Janet Wehland, Cathy Klimovitz, and Carole Mann.

Katie has lived...

Damon E. Talbott

Damon E. Talbott

Aug 18, 2024

On August 18, 2024 Damon E. Talbott passed away.  He was the devoted son of Ronald and Doris Talbott. He was the loving brother of the late Sean Talbott; cherished grandson of the late Elsie Sikorski; dear nephew of Pam Raeke, Ed Fangman and Charles Fangman. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends. 

Family members and friends...

Mollie Brown

Mollie Brown

Aug 16, 2024

Mollie Brown age 89 passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

 She was born on January 1, 1935 in North Carolina.

 Known affectionately as “Sisterbaby” and “Smiley Mollie” she extended joy to all who knew her, she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by her family and friends, and all who had the...

Share by: