All Obituaries

On January 14, 2021, Betty Louise Sells of Gambrills, Maryland, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side.  She was born and raised in Livingston, Tennessee.  She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Billy Grey Sells; devoted mother to William Lynn Sells and wife Norena Lynn; loving grandmother to William Christopher Norris Sells, Sarah Crouse and husband Matthew, Matthew Crook and wife Mollie, and Michael Crook and wife Stephanie; cherished great-grandmother of...

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Howard “Howie” Edison Culver Jr. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, at the age of 82. Howie was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 16, 1938, to Howard and Thelma Culver, Sr. In 1959 he met the love of his life, A. Catherine Doughty.  They were married and lived together in Harmans, MD for over 60 years.   He was a devoted father of A. Scott Culver and his wife Lora B. Culver, father-in-law to Rachel B. Culver, and caring brother of William D. Culver;...

Irene C. Naples, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home in Crofton, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, she had primarily lived in Delaware Township for 25 years and in Cape May for 7 years. She graduated from Trenton High School and attended Rider College for advanced business courses. She began her career as a hairstylist and owner/operator of Avalon Hair Salon in Trenton. She also worked for 5 years as a stenographer at the...

Louise C. Scratcher passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021, at the age of 99 at Glen Burnie Health Center.  Born in New Jersey, Louise was a long time resident of Odenton, MD.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert R. Scratcher.  Louise is survived by her son Gary L. Scratcher of Springdale, Pennsylvania, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She worked as an administrator for the government until she retired.  Louise will be laid to rest next to her...

    Carl L. Washington entered heaven’s gates on January 10, 2021, at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie Maryland following illness at the result of Sarcoidosis.  Carl was the first son of Joyce Y. Washington and Carlton L. Frye. Born and raised in Washington, DC.  Carl was a diehard Washingtonian and loved his city to the end.  Carl loved people and never meet a stranger.   He went to High School and continued his education to receive...

Holly Shannon Groves, age 66, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Betty Shannon.  She was as well preceded in death by her late husband James Groves.  Holly is survived by her long-time friend and caregiver, Mr. Lewis Weber of Odenton, MD and her siblings, Carolyn Paget of Naples, FL, Patricia Anderson of Nantucket, MA, Edward Shannon of Chesterland, OH, Galen Reuther of Flat Rock, NC, and...

Sharon L. Malecki passed away at the age of 70 after a lengthy hospitalization on January 5, 2021.  Sharon was the daughter of Robert and Alice Ashby and grew up in the Baltimore and Severn, Maryland areas. She was a 1968 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. Sharon is survived by her husband, John Malecki,  their daughter, Jennifer Sheridan, and son-in-law, Sean Sheridan  She is also survived by her devoted granddaughter, Reagan Sheridan. Sharon had a successful career...

Reginald Lowman Howard, currently of Odenton, MD, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home. He was 82. Reginald was born on July 23, 1938, in Clifton Forge, VA, and was the son of the late Rupert Howard and Edna (nee Douglas) Howard. After a 37-year career at the National Security Agency, Reginald loved collecting sports memorabilia and coins. Also, he was an avid golfer, soap opera watcher, world traveler, and shopper extraordinaire. Reginald is survived by his...

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