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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Nelson Edward Trout

Michael Kuster, ,

Nelson Edward Trout, 91 of Woodsboro, Maryland passed away on Friday, October 7th, 2016. He was the husband of the late Louise Trout who passed away in 2008. Born November 26, 1924 in Walkersville, MD he was the son of the late Grover and Perla Trout. Nelson was an active member of Graceham Moravian Church for many years. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Nelson had a successful career where he owned and operated numerous grocery stores and hardware stores during his lifetime. He was the owner…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Paul Devilbiss

Michael Kuster,

Mr. Paul I. Devilbiss, 84, of Walkersville, MD passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Glade Valley Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Flora Devilbiss for 18 years. Born November 22, 1931 in New Midway, MD he was the son of the late George and Hilda Mertz Devilbiss. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated his own appliance store prior to his retirement. Paul was a mason and was also a member of the Walkersville Fire Hall and the American…

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headline Obituaries 

Donald W. Bell

Michael Kuster

Mr. Donald Wilford Bell, 82, longtime Walkersville farmer, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital following complications from a stroke. He was the husband of the late Carolyn Burdette Bell, who predeceased him on July 17, 2005. Born March 17, 1934 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William Wesley and Mary Ellen (Hahn) Bell. Don was raised in the Damascus area, where he and his brother, John (Jack), began their early careers in farming. They farmed several different locations while attending high school. They…

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Mrs. Melissa Ann (Stup) Jarvis

Michael Kuster

Mrs. Melissa Ann (Stup) Jarvis, 51, a lifelong Walkersville dairy farmer, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was the wife of Larry Gene Jarvis, Jr. They just celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. Born January 1, 1965 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Jim and Louise Stup of Walkersille. Melissa was a 1982 graduate of Walkersville High School. After her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Larry, on April 4, 1983, they traveled extensively as he continued his service with the military. They welcomed their daughter, Stephanie, while…

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Glade Valley headline Obituaries 

Shirley Zimmerman

Michael Kuster,

Mrs. Shirley Jane Duvall Zimmerman, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and her caregivers at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Shirley was born on January 1, 1931, in Damascus, Maryland. She was the eighth of nine children of the late Morgan Oliver Duvall and Fay Huntington Watkins Duvall. Shirley graduated from Damascus High School as president of her class. She loved school and playing sports. She left Damascus to attend Towson State Teachers College. After graduating from college, she taught school in Germantown,…

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