Phyllis Jean Barrett

Phyllis Jean Barrett, 69, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 13, 1955, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Reba Gray Blankenship and the devoted wife of Edward Barrett, with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. Phyllis embraced… Read more »

Betty M. Boyle

Betty M. Boyle, 85, of Rising Sun MD, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  Born in Oxford PA on November 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Doris Gambill Thomas of Zion. Betty retired from The National Bank of Rising Sun where she was a teller and then banking officer. … Read more »

Henry Ford

Henry Ford, aged 85, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of North East, MD, preceded to heaven by his parents, Alvin Alfred Ford and Anna Mae (Creswell) Ford, and 11 siblings.   Henry grew up as a waterman in North East, MD,… Read more »

James Calvin Taylor

James “Jimmy” Calvin Taylor, age 66, of North East, MD passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1958 in Elkton, MD to the late Edward Vance Taylor, Sr., and Jane Marie (Shaw) Taylor. Jimmy worked at National Vulcanized Fiber from 1978-2007 and then went on to work for Herr’s… Read more »

Irvin W. Webb Jr.

  Irvin W. Webb, Jr., 85, of North East, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 10, 2024. Born in Quarryville, Pennsylvania on December 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Irvin Webb, Sr. and Ada Webb (née Shelton), and the devoted husband of 54 years… Read more »

Virginia Loftis

Virginia Mary Loftis (nee Warren) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2nd at her home in Rising Sun, MD.  She was 88 years old.  She was the widow of Harold Lewis Loftis.  They shared 63 years of marriage together. Born in Bel Air, Michigan, she was the daughter of Gerald E… Read more »

Timothy Alan Ward

Timothy Alan Ward, age 53, of Elkton, Maryland, departed this world on May 5, 2024. Born in Elkton, Maryland, on September 30, 1970, Tim was the cherished son of James E. Ward and the late Fleecie Ward (nee, Mahala). He was the beloved husband of Tonya M. Ward, a union that brought joy and companionship… Read more »

Ernest Thomas

Ernest (Lynn) Thomas, age 83, of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. He was born on April 29, 1941, in Wilmington, DE, to the late John L. Thomas, Sr. and Beatrice N. (Nieweg) Thomas. Lynn was a graduate of Rising Sun High… Read more »

Edward Alan Lynch Sr.

In Loving Memory of Edward “Eddie” Alan Lynch, Sr. Edward “Eddie” Alan Lynch, Sr., a cherished pillar of the Rising Sun community, gracefully departed this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on October 7, 1956, to the late Ralph Richard Lynch and Gloria Dean (Bryant) Lynch, Eddie’s journey was… Read more »

Michael Leo McKeon

Michael Leo McKeon, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, May 02, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1954, to Ann Louise Bellafore and Michael McKeon. A devoted family man, Michael is survived by his loving wife Dawn McKeon his children Sean McKeon (Abby), Meghan McKeon, Katie Hamilton (Aaron), Liam McKeon (Danielle), and stepson Blair… Read more »