Obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

On January 12, 2024, June "Big Mom" Gloria Lee (Clayton), 87, died under hospice care in her home surrounded by her family.  June was born on Tuesday, June 23, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland to Wesley John and Helene K. (Smith) Clayton, Sr. June moved to Anne Arundel County in 1962 to raise her family and help others raise their...

Jan 9, 2024

She was born Joan Shives on October 2, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles and Artenius Hornbaker Shives and she was a lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County. She was a graduate of Severna Park High School. Mrs. Wade was an active member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, she was an avid reader...

Jan 7, 2024

She was born Evelynn Valerie Knopp on September 12, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert W. Knopp, Sr. and Betty L. Polk Knopp. A lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County and a 1972 graduate of Glen Burnie High School. Valerie worked for the National Security Agency for over 40 years. Growing up on a farm, “Buttons” as...

Jan 3, 2024

On January 3, 2024, Joyce Marilyn Puckett (Burnham), 85, Glen Burnie resident since 1959, died peacefully in her home.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 13, 1938, to Walter and Edith (Dodson) Burnham, Sr.  Joyce graduated from High School in 1956 and was a bookkeeper for Holiday Inn. She loved to decorate, care for her home, read...

Jan 2, 2024

David Brent “Pop” Bean, Sr. was born October 28, 1944 in St. Mary’s County, MD to the late J. Lloyd Bean and Catherine Tennyson Bean. Mr. Bean was a resident of Glen Burnie for the past 54 years. During his working life he served as an Engineer for the State of Maryland. He was a member of Christ the...

Dec 28, 2023

On December 28, 2023, Robert G. Andersen (Bob), 88, a long time Glen Burnie resident, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Bob was born on June 22, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to George Edmond and Mildred Josephine (Triner) Andersen. Bob graduated from Austin High School in Chicago and then eventually continued his studies at Anne Arundel Community...

Dec 18, 2023

Kennedy Layne Tomer was born June 27, 2022 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center to John Tomer and Heather Slavy.  Her family said she loved anything her  brothers loved.  Left to cherish her memory in addition to her parents are brothers Carter and Jaxon Tomer and sister Madison Tomer, grandparents Sandra and John Tomer and Debbie and Tim Mulford. She...

Dec 17, 2023

Suddenly on Sunday, December 17, 2023, Donald Douglas Stout, 75, Ellicott City resident, died peacefully at his home. Donald was born at home in Wythe County, Virginia, on Sunday, March 23, 1948, to Charles Edward and Shirley Mae (Harman) Stout. Donald graduated from Howard High School in 1966. He was a retired truck driver that drove for Epes and...

Dec 17, 2023

Arlene Angelica Gepp was born March 19, 1951 in Santiago, Chile to the late Carlos Jorge Gepp Azocar and Blanca Prado. She has been a resident of Glen Burnie for the past 20 years. Arlette received her master’s degree in nursing from Catholic University and was a Certified Nurse Practitioner at Washington Hospital Center as well as a professor...

Dec 15, 2023

On Friday, December 15, 2023, Carol Juanita Pleasant, 63, Glen Burnie resident, died peacefully in the care of Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Carol was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 14, 1960, to Clifton George and Ellen Juanita Shea Howard. She lived in Maryland her entire life and a majority of it was in Glen Burnie. She was...

Dec 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Liga Krastins

Liga Krastins, formerly Liga Martinsons, born on June 17, 1945, in Timmerdofer Strand, Germany, peacefully departed from this world on December 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Liga was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert and Augustine Martinsons and a proud resident of Maryland...

Dec 2, 2023

She was born Margaret E. Beacham in Baltimore, MD on July 6, 1928 to the late James R. & Margaret R. Hornberger Beacham.  A longtime resident of the Woodlawn area, she has lived in Glen Burnie since 2004. Mrs. Edwards was a 1945 graduate of Catonsville High School. She was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,...

Nov 28, 2023

Bruce Cameron Watt was born August 7, 1949 in Springfield, MA to the late Cameron L and Harriet E. Seibert Watt. He lived most of his life in Glen Burnie and was a 1967 graduate of Glen Burnie High School.  He proudly served as an MP in the Army from 1969-1971, including serving in Viet Nam.  Bruce worked in...

Nov 27, 2023

Suddenly on Monday, November 27, 2023, Robert Preston Knight, 82, resident of Goldsboro, died in his residence. Robert was born on April 1, 1941, at his family & #39's home in Odenton, Maryland, to Preston Henry and Juanita (Taylor) Knight. Robert was born and raised in Anne Arundel County and moved to Caroline County in 2001. Robert worked several...

Nov 20, 2023

She was born Elizabeth “Betty” A. Evans in Galax, VA on June 28, 1940 to the late William Robert and Oral Robinson Evans. She was a resident of Linthicum since 1963. During her working life Mrs. Bowers was a Technical Associate for Honeywell, retiring in 1996. She also retired from Sun Trust Bank and Sears.  She was a member...

Nov 19, 2023

Brian Keith Gibbs of Glen Burnie was born December 8, 1963 in Baltimore, MD to the late Ronald C. Gibbs and Patricia A. Korbach Sanborn. A lifetime resident of Anne Arundel County, Brian most recently worked as a welder and partner with Total Industrial Group.  He was an avid enthusiast of vintage cars, motorcycles, and dirt bikes.  He adored...

Nov 17, 2023

Obituary to Follow

Family and friends may visit at the KIRKLEY RUDDICK FUNERAL HOME on Monday, November 20, 2023, 3:00pm-5:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm. Funeral service Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 12:30pm. Interment at Glen Haven Memorial Park

Nov 15, 2023

Obituary will be posted soon.

Services and Interment are private.

Nov 14, 2023

Raymond E. Riggin was born August 10, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to the late Raymond E. and Lillian M. Debus Riggin and is a lifetime resident of northern Anne Arundel County. He received his B.S. Degree from St. Mary’s College and was an environmentalist for state and local government. Raymond was a member of the Severna Park Racquet and...

Nov 14, 2023

Suddenly, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Hal E. Dunn, 65, Glen Burnie resident, died peacefully in his home. Hal was born in upstate New York on Sunday, October 19, 1958, to Harold J. and Audrey Katherine. Hal graduated from Glen Burnie High School and joined the Air Force soon after. Hal married his wife Katherine in 1981. The young...