All Obituaries

Mr. George Hector “Butch” Miller, 77, of Hagerstown, died Friday morning, January 20, 2023, with his family at his side at Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Vicki Lynn Marks Miller for 56 years. Born March 30, 1945, at his childhood home in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Wayne Hector and Betty Jane Lewis Miller.  He attended South Hagerstown High School. Butch was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served with the Army Corp...

Mr. Norman Eugene “Gene” Mills, 92, of Sharpsburg, ended this life’s journey early Thursday morning, January 19, 2023; when God lit the path leading him home to join his wife of 58 years, Ruth Virginia Hutson Mills. Born July 10, 1930, at the top of Fairview Mountain, Clear Spring, he was the twelfth of sixteen children of Harry Milton “Bruffy” and Bertha Belle Mowen Mills. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country as a Sargent...

Ms. Rebecca Allise “Alli” Rogers, 35, of Salisbury, died late Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023, at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore. Born October 19, 1987, in Rockville, she was a daughter of George William "Bill" Rogers, III of Hagerstown and the late Robin Lynn Munion Brimer, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2009. Alli owned Rebecca's All Natural Cleaning, LLC, serving Wicomico County and the surrounding areas. She enjoyed cooking,...

Mrs. Betty "June"  Spielman Stolins, 94, of Hagerstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late John Downs Stolins, who preceded her in death on August 13, 1999. Born October 18, 1928, Betty June Spielman of Hagerstown, was the daughter of the late Albert Heard and Elizabeth Bikle Spielman. June met the love of her life, John Stolins, at the Glen Burnie post office, where...

Ms. Carrol L. Platt Carpenter, 86, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday morning, December 6, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.   Born December 22, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Albert William and Carrie Leatherbury Platt.   Ms. Carpenter worked for many years for Coffman Home for the Aged, known now as Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown.   Ms. Carpenter continued broadening her horizons attending classes at Hagerstown Community...

Mr. Valentin Rizea, 54, of Hagerstown, died at his residence on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022. Born October 9, 1968 in Romania, he was a son of Constantin Rizea of Hagerstown, and of the late Livea Boehe Rizea. Valentin worked PepsiCo Beverages North America, Williamsport. Surviving, besides his father, is his son Anthony Rizea of Hagerstown; and daughter Brooklyn Rizea; his brother, Remus Rizea; and longtime companion Brandy Davis; all of Arizona. The Andrew K. Coffman Funeral...

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Clatterbuck Walker, 69, of Hagerstown, fondly known as “Sue,” passed away early Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of Mr. Gary Lee Walker, her husband of 47 years. Born March 31, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Bryan C. and Elizabeth Root Morton Clatterbuck.  She graduated Hanover Park High School, Hanover, New Jersey, in...

Mr. Justin Palmer Godwin, 41, of Hagerstown, known by some as "Ghost" or "Justify", died Thursday evening, October 20, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Crystal Lynn Yerkie/Godwin, his wife of two years. Born October 18, 1981, in Hagerstown, he was a son of Keith Godwin, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, and the late Susan C. Beach. Justin owned and operated Godwin's Lawn Care and Odd Jobs, LLC, Hagerstown. Besides his wife and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald L. “Ron” Young, 75 of Hagerstown, and formerly of Frederick, announce that he passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Karen Young, his wife of 46 years. Born June 2, 1947, in Frederick, he was the son of Betty J. Young of Hagerstown, and the late Donald L. Young. Ron was a graduate of Frederick High School. He worked at AT&T later...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Francis Lease, 76, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Lease, Sr., who preceded her in death in June, 2004. Born March 21, 1946, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Orville Francis and Sally Francis Rich. Surviving are her sons, David Lee Sargent and wife JoAnn, and Charles E. Lease, Jr., and wife Tammy, all of North Las Vegas, Nevada; her...