All Obituaries

Connie “Gigi” Arlene Dyess Edsinger was an amazingly remarkable woman who truly touched the lives of everyone she met. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing. On April 12, 2024, Connie gained her angel wings too soon, at the age of 64. She was a passionate and cherished educator of children for 26 years. Her infectious laughter, quick wit, and unwavering love for her family will forever remain in our hearts. Connie was a genuine free spirit, who was never afraid to...

Gladys Masten of Elkridge, MD passed away on April 11, 2024. Daughter of the late Helen E. Whitworth and William J. Whitworth. Widow of Nunziato "Shorty" Masten. Survived by children Darleen Masten of Elkridge, MD; and Angelo Masten of Harpers Ferry, WV; Grandchildren Ryan Masten (Beth Nick); Teresa Jo Bradely (Blaine Bradley) of Bristol, TN; Great-grandchildren Emma Masten; Ryan Masten, Jr.; and Myles Bradley. Surviving siblings Lucy Rudder of Bland, VA; Nancy Whitworth of...

Elsie "Mimi" Hayton Waldron went to be with God April 6, 2024, from her home in Ijamsville, MD. She was born July 11, 1939, to the late Thomas and George (Fields) Hayton of Saltville,VA.  She Married Lee Lewis in 1953 and he preceded her in death.  She went on to marry Larrie Echo Waldron of Tazwell, VA on February 22, 1970.  She is survived by her sister Bernice (Burn) Heninger of Norfolk, VA, Brother Marcial Hayton, Son Lee (Liana) Lewis of Dickerson, MD,...

Norma Annette Adam died from natural causes at the age of 92 on April 1, 2024. In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by brother James, sister Marilyn and her husband Joe. Norma is survived by her daughter Cheryl Zarin (Jeff) and son Joe (Sheri) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in Brooksville, Maine, Norma was the fourth of five children to Maurice and Dorothy (Fowler) Peasley. Norma grew up with her siblings Roger, James, Marilyn (Lymburner)and Berwyn in...

Gene Milton Morris died on March 29, 2024 in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 93. Born in Kirksey, Kentucky, Gene was the fourth son of the late Dallas Este Morris and Ruby (Smith) Morris. The family moved to Maryland when Gene was a child, where he graduated from Gaithersburg High School. Gene served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954, spending two years in Tokyo, Japan, in the Army Security Agency. During his military service, Gene honed his love of puzzles and words, and his...

Chase Matthew Frizzell was born on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 7:32 p.m. to parents of Curtiss Alvin and Amanda Leigh Frizzell. He weighed 1 pound, 1.7 ounces and 11 inches long. Chase’s family was blessed with almost 10 months with Chase, before he went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Chase experienced holding hands with his mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from his family, listening as his mommy sang songs and daddy told him stories, and being told “I love...

Jonathan Louis Franck, 74, of Washington Grove, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 24, 2024. Jonathan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Carl and Regina Franck and brother Gregory. He is survived by his wife Patty. His daughter Courtney and her husband Adam and their children Holden, Cora, and Everley. His daughter Lindsey and her husband Colin and their children Lilian, Adley, and Fitz. As well as his sister Cynthia and brother-in-law Steven Wertz....

Amanda Leigh Peter, known by most as Mandy, of Columbia, Maryland passed suddenly at the age of 48 on February 29, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 3, 1975 to Michael & Cynthia Peter, the first of their four children. She will be missed immeasurably by her parents, brothers Nicholas (Joyce) & Benjamin (Lara) and their children, as well as her sister Molly.  She is also survived by her paternal grandfather, Joseph Peter (Pappap). She was extremely...

Mark Marion Stokes, 59, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on February 27, 2024. Mark was born on February 11, 1965, to Wesley Lee Stokes, Sr. and Nancy Lee Stokes. He is survived by his wife Rosanne, son Ian Stokes (Elizabeth), daughter Meghan Kausch (Tim), brother Wesley Lee Stokes, Jr. (Dawn), and sister Cheryl Walker (Mike); uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. Mark was owner/operator of Carpet Crusaders in Mount Airy, MD for more than 25 years, pouring his heart and soul into his business,...

Jorge Alberto "Jorgito" Paiz Zamora, 71, passed away on February 26, 2024, after a two-year struggle with ALS. Although the disease was relentless, he demonstrated great courage and perseverance in its face. His memory will remain a great source of inspiration. Son of Alfredo Paiz and Julia Marina Zamora de Paiz, Jorge was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and raised alongside his six brothers and sisters, Maria Elizabeth "Bety", Amanda...