OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Doug Roberts
Jul 21, 2025
on July 21, 2025, Doug Roberts beloved husband of Tara Russo Roberts; devoted father of Hilary Roberts-King and her husband Byron, Amy McLoughlin and her husband Andrew, and Brooke Roberts and his wife Jennifer; loving grandfather of Merriwether and Harper King, Jane, Molly, and Beatrice McLoughlin, and Caroline, Grace Anne, and Douglas Tucker Roberts; also…
William Mills Hodge
Jul 20, 2025
William "Bill" Mills Hodge, age 61, of Towson, MD—formerly of Rumson, NJ, born in Greenville SC—passed away unexpectedly at home on July 20, 2025. He was a loving husband, a fantastic dad, a wonderful son and brother, and endlessly dedicated to his family. He will be remembered for his strength and perseverance, his courage and…
Colonel Vernon A. Sevier Usaf, Ret.
Jul 19, 2025
And, what does the Lord require of you? To love justice and mercy and walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Colonel Vernon A. Sevier USAF, Ret., passed away peacefully and went home to his Lord and Savior. He was the son of the late Crawford Sevier and Eva Sevier…
Richard Anthony Jones
Jul 19, 2025
Richard Anthony Jones, beloved husband of Mary Dot Macatee Jones, dear brother of Marjory Jean Jones Yovin (Louis) and Albert Dennis Jones (Debbie), adored father of Mary Alice Jones Beeghly (David), Theresa Ann Jones Bowman (Richard), Richard Christopher Jones (Michele), and Timothy Brian Jones (Susana), and cherished grandaddy "GD" of Jeb & James Beeghly, Meaghan…
Robert W. Seurkamp
Jul 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) W. Seurkamp October 2, 1939 – July 18, 2025 "I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding." John O'Donohue Bob Seurkamp was an accomplished executive and creative problem solver, a craftsman and builder, and, above all, a loyal and loving family man. Bob grew…
George H. Wooden, Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
George Howard Wooden Jr., March 19, 1937 - July 17, 2025, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on July 17th in Omaha, Nebraska, surrounded by the family he cherished more than anything. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, George was the beloved son of Mary and George Wooden Sr. and the youngest of six children—William,…
Margaret E. Skipper
Jul 17, 2025
On July 17, 2025, Margaret E. Skipper, beloved wife of the late Melvin L. Putman and the late Upton A. Skipper; devoted mother of Sandra January Hainley and her husband James, Stephen A. Skipper and his wife Michelle, Deborah S. Byrne, and Christopher L. Skipper and his wife Sandra; loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother…
Emily Pauline Taylor
Jun 10, 1938 - Jul 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025 Emily Pauline Taylor; beloved wife of the late James JC Taylor; devoted mother of Mary Walker (late Stephen), Virginia Taylor, the late Emily Reeves (late James), James Taylor (Kimberly), Angel Atkinson (George), Renee Montijo (Ruperto); cherished grandmother of seventeen grandchildren. Also survived many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; dear sister of Petey…
John Arrowsmith
Jul 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025, John Arrowsmith passed away peacefully. John was born on 12/3/1944 in Wales, United Kingdom. He resided in Northop Hall, Wales and Widnes, England until he emigrated with his family to Maryland in 1982. He spent his career as an electrical engineer until his retirement 10 years ago. Survived by his beloved…
Shirley M. Smith
Jul 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025, Shirley M. Smith (nee Butera), passed away peacefully at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Eugene T. Smith, mother of Linda Smith, Kathleen Neil (Robert), Bernadette Smith and Caroline Holden (Steve); beloved grandmother ("Re Re") to Matthew Neil, Emily Neil, Timothy Neil and Alex Holden,…
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