Obituaries

Mary Ruth Dowler

Mary Ruth Dowler

May 28, 2021

Mary Ruth (Fiddler) Dowler, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 surrounded by loving family at her home. Born on January 31, 1926 in Leetown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mamie (Johnson) and Lonnie Fiddler. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Franklin W. Dowler, Jr., Grandson Donald Gipe, Jr.,...

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty"  Anderson Weedon

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson Weedon

May 28, 2021

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson Weedon, 87, of Germantown, MD, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Born on May 27, 1934 in Colon, Panama, Margarita was the daughter of the late Sydney George and Esthelyn Elizabeth Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Adolphus Weedon; her daughter, Angelica Holt; her brothers, Sydney Anderson, Lancelot...

Betty Jane Huff

Betty Jane Huff

May 27, 2021

Betty Jane Huff, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away at Filcare Home in Clear Spring on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born on December 9, 1931 in Williamsport, MD, Betty was the daughter of the late John Stanley and Jennie Lee (Staley) Huff. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald E. Huff; and her sister, Mary Louise Shifflett. Betty...

Dixie Lee Saunders

Dixie Lee Saunders

May 23, 2021

Dixie Lee Saunders, 65, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born July 19, 1955 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Bobby L. and Maxine L. (Bowers) Reichert. She also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Chuck Saunders. She was a member of 4 State Ghost Society...

John Edward Slocum

John Edward Slocum

May 22, 2021

John Edward Slocum, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born March 17, 1938 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late, Hubert Earl and Lumar (Myers) Slocum. Mr. Slocum was a US Army veteran and a member of the Army Reserves. He was an insurance salesman retiring from American General. After...

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis

May 19, 2021

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis, 61, of Hagerstown, passed away suddenly at Meritus Medical Center on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1959 in Allegany County, MD to Charles Davis (1962) and Margery Davis (1959). Ace was blessed to have three additional loving parents, Francis Nixon (1975), John Nixon (2016) and Thelma Nixon. He is survived by...

Norma Lee Knight

Norma Lee Knight

May 15, 2021

Norma Lee (Hanna) Knight, aka, "Mom-Mom", of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home, Boonsboro, Md. Born August 22,1934 she was the daughter of the late, Parker Holmes Hanna, Sr. and Mildred Mae (Dicus) Hanna. She was the middle child of four siblings, the late Parker H. Hanna, Jr., Anna May Vacek, Mary Lou Schildtkneckt and...

Richard Allen Caricofe

Richard Allen Caricofe

May 14, 2021

Richard Allen "Dick" Caricofe, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away at home on Friday, May 14, 2021. Born on May 20, 1941 in Rockingham County, VA, Dick was the son of the late George and Virginia "Ginny" (Alibright) Caricofe. He was also preceded in death by his son, Neil "The Power Superior" Caricofe; and his brother, George Caricofe, II. Dick proudly...

Kasandra Pearl Harne-Elliott

Kasandra Pearl Harne-Elliott

May 14, 2021

Kasandra Pearl Harne-Elliott, 24, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Born on January 25, 1997 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Lana Fisher and Joseph Allen Harne. Kasandra attended Williamsport High School. She is survived by her children; Noah and Juliett Elliott, father Joseph Harne, mother Lana Fisher, Grandmother Carol Keckler, Great-Grandmother Catherine E....

Elizabeth "Beth" Browning Webber

Elizabeth "Beth" Browning Webber

May 13, 2021

Elizabeth "Beth" Browning Webber, 77, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Williamsport Nursing Home. Born on May 28, 1943 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Dawson) and Kenneth Albert Browning. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Thomas Sutton Webber. Beth was an office secretary and was last employed by...

Wesley Eugene Hardy

Wesley Eugene Hardy

May 12, 2021

Wesley Eugene Hardy, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Born on April 8, 1932 in Hagerstown, Wesley was the son of the late George Wesley and Madeline (Bussard) Hardy. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Livering; his brothers, Richard Hardy and Elwood Hardy; and his uncle, James...

Gregory Burnell Kiser

Gregory Burnell Kiser

May 12, 2021

Gregory Burnell Kiser, 72, of Williamsport, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and son. Born on March 8, 1949 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Virginia Pearl (Black) and Harold Russell Kiser. He is predeceased by his sister Sondie Barnhart and brother Kimm Kiser. Gregory graduated from North...

Sarah Catherine Marshall

Sarah Catherine Marshall

May 12, 2021

Sarah Catherine Marshall, 67, of Hagerstown, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Thomas Elwood "Butch" Barnes

Thomas Elwood "Butch" Barnes

May 12, 2021

Thomas Elwood "Butch" Barnes, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 leaving behind his beloved family on earth and entering into the arms of his heavenly family. Born October 4, 1940 in Leitersburg, MD, Butch was the son of the late William Martin and Leonia Hilda (Barbee) Barnes. He was also preceded in...

Raymond Edward Moats

Raymond Edward Moats

May 9, 2021

Raymond Edward Moats, 75, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born May 7, 1946 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Leon R. and Florence E. (Sharon) Moats. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by three siblings, Deloris I. Kidwell, Leonard Moats and Nancy Kidwell....

Judith "Judy" Carol Morris

Judith "Judy" Carol Morris

May 6, 2021

Judith "Judy" Carol Morris, 77, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born April 22, 1944 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Clyde William and Josephine (Shellitoe) Cross. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Ellis Charles Morris III in...

Tyler Michael Whittaker

Tyler Michael Whittaker

May 4, 2021

Tyler Michael Whittaker, 33, of Martinsburg, WV, formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Berkeley Medical Center. Born on November 22, 1987 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Lejean (Whitaker) Whittaker and the late Charles Whittaker III. Tyler attended South Hagerstown High School and Washington County Technical High School. He was an avid pool...

Hilda Jane Smith

Hilda Jane Smith

May 2, 2021

Hilda Jane Smith, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away at Doey's House on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born on November 29, 1931 in Saxton, PA, Hilda was the daughter of the late David and Emma Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Martin Smith, Sr.; her daughter, Karen Moore; six brothers; and three sisters. Hilda graduated...

John William Henson

John William Henson

Apr 28, 2021

John William Henson, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born on January 30, 1938 in Sharpsburg, MD, John was the son of the late Harry and Blanche (Griffin) Henson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Singleton and Betty Singleton; his brothers-in-law, Eddie Reynolds and Eugene Reynolds; and...

Joann Lewis

Joann Lewis

Apr 26, 2021

Joann (Dagenhart) Lewis, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Doey's House. Born on December 10, 1933 in Myersville, MD, Joann was the daughter of the late Viola (Dagenhart) Shank. She was also preceded in death by her son, Terry E. Lewis; her brother, Donald Dagenhart; sister, Betty Davis; son-in-law, Nelson E. Rudisill; and brother-in-law, Donald...