All Obituaries

Charles William Arnold, 94, of Sykesville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born October 10, 1924 in Birdhill, he was the son of the late Elias Bayard and Anna Derr Arnold. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ellen Buckingham ‘Betty’ Arnold. They had been married for 71 years. Charlie had worked as a foreman for Babylon Vault Company for over 42 years. He grew up in the Gamber area working on various farms including the Myers Farm which was...

James Clark Zumbrun, 35, died Sunday August 18, 2019. Born September 25, 1983 in Westminster, Maryland, he was the loving and devoted Son of Jeffrey N. Zumbrun and Constance Fletcher Zumbrun. He graduated from Liberty High School in 2001, and played on the football team all four years. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Carroll Community College on May 28, 2014, and was enrolled in the Mortuary Science Program at Catonsville Community College. Throughout his academic studies, Jim...

Claire Webster, 85 of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. Born November 23, 1933 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Waxter Benson. She was the wife of Stanley Stan Albert Webster. She was a teacher’s assistant for many years. In addition to her husband, Claire is survived by daughters Denise Carlise and husband Jim of Phoenix, Arizona, Stacey Leppo and husband Bill of Stella, North Carolina, son...

Geraldine R. Garrett, 99, of Hampstead, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Golden Crest St. Paul. Born April 18, 1920 on the family farm in Hampstead, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Alice M. Davidson Rill. She was the wife of the late A. Paul Garrett who died in 2013. They had been married for 68 years. Geraldine was a homemaker. Prior to that, she had graduated from Hampstead High School in 1936. She then enrolled and graduated from Strayer Business College in Baltimore...

Robert Walter ‘Bob’ Letmate, 72, of Sykesville, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home. Born January 4, 1947 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Elwood and Catherine Lamp Letmate. Bob spent nearly 50 years in law enforcement. He started out with the Baltimore City Fire Department, but switched to the Baltimore City Police Department. He was with the city for 23 years. He was one of the original 12 that started the first SWAT Team in the city. After retirement from...

Claude Christopher Beecher, 58, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital. Born November 2, 1960 in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of Nolma Robinson Beecher and the late Heraldo Beecher. He was the husband of Jacqueline M. Beecher They had been married for 25 years. Claude was an electrician. He was a member of Atholton Seventh Day Adventist Church in Columbia. He enjoyed driving, soccer, and family. In addition to his wife, Claude is survived by children...

Nora M. Rentz, 80, of Sykesville, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Westminster Healthcare Center. Born May 29, 1939 in New York, she was the daughter of the late Leon Henry and Margaret Rita Butterfield Chaput. She was the wife of Alexander Rentz. They had been married for 59 years. Nora had been a vending manager for the Blind Industries Service of Maryland. She enjoyed duckpin bowling, crocheting, going to the YMCA for ZUMBA classes, listening to music and dancing. She was a member of St....

Jimmie Chandler Elswick, 83, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born December 1, 1935 in Dunham, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ervin Nelson and Angeline Webb Elswick. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Jean Elswick (nee Wright) who died February 20, 2000. They had been married for 44 years. Jimmie was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1954-1958. He had retired from N.A.S.A as a communications specialist after a career...

George Benjamin Rought, 62, of Sykesville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Born July 23, 1956 in Lexington, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles William Rought, Sr. and Vera Rose Smith Rought. He was the husband of Colleen Rought. They had been married for 25 years. George was a veteran of two armed services. He had enlisted in the U.S. Armyfor one year, and then transferred to the U.S. Air Forcewhere he retired after 21 years as a Master Sergeant. George...

  On May 2, 2019, Elizabeth Jean Feidler “Meme” (nee Rukavena) of Woodstock passed away peacefully at the Howard County General Hospital with her family by her side.    Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 8, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Frank Rukavena, Sr. and Mary Hendricks Rukavena. She was the wife of the late Dale F. Feidler ”Gramps” who died August 22, 2011.    She is survived by son Kenneth M. Feidler, Sr. and his wife Lisa...