Obituaries 

Charles Jackson

Charles Lacey Jackson, aged 94, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Glade Valley Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Nichols Jackson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by his parents C. Lewis Jackson and Cordelia Lewis Jackson, sisters Elsie Cogswell and Virginia Snyder. Charles was born in Tabler Station WV on December 21, 1924 and grew up in Martinsburg WV. He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps and the Infantry and…

Read More
Crime 

Sex Offenders Charged in June

As a result of ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in Frederick County, the Sheriff’s Office in June has charged the following registered sex offenders with violating conditions associated with being placed on the sex offender registry. Darnell Antoine Washington, 34, of Frederick, MD Charges: Failure to notify of an address change. & Registrant entering onto school property. Disposition: Summons issued on June 18, 2019; service pending. Tracy Ben Taylor, 45, of Frederick, MD Charges: Failure to notify of a change to employment status. Disposition: Warrant issued on June 26,…

Read More
Glade Valley Obituaries 

James Shearer

James Russell Shearer left this earth the early morning of June 29th. He was 83 years old. Born in Mill Hall, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest R. Shearer and Lilian Snyder Shearer. He is survived by his wife Ann; his children James, Patricia, and Richard, his step-children Patricia, Cindy, Jeff, and Doug, his brother, Dick Shearer; his sister; Clara Irene Garder; and his grandchildren Ella, Danielle, Maria, Dougie, Tiffany, Ashley, and Lee. Jim retired after 20 years of military service.  He loved fishing, hunting, being outdoors…

Read More
Obituaries 

Doris Hall

Doris Elizabeth (Finley) Hall, 85, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed on June 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of 68 years to Earskine “EJ” Hall.Born on October 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Zora Mae Finley. Doris was a homemaker and was very dedicated to her family. She was always making sure everyone was taken care of and hosting family holidays. She enjoyed cooking and never missed an opportunity to go shopping. She worked for a few years as a…

Read More
Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Carnival Entertainment & Schedule

The 2019 Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival will be held Monday, July 1st until Saturday, July 6th. Each night, the Carnival features great entertainment and rides from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The Entertainment and Ride Schedule is: Monday, July 1st: Willie & His Chaperones Special Ride All Night Tuesday, July 2nd: Reagan Years $500 Raffle Drawing Wednesday, July 3rd: Full Effect Band Special Ride All Night $500 Raffle Drawing Thursday, July 4th: Rock N Roll Relics Special Ride All Night $500 Raffle Drawing Friday, July 5th: The Shades GIGANTIC…

Read More