Obituaries 

Kenneth Hines

Kenneth Leo Hines Sr., age 78, of Woodsboro, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born September 16, 1940 in Plane #4 (between Mt. Airy and New Market), he was the son of the late V.C. Hines Sr. and Annie Beall Hines.  In earlier years Ken worked on the farm and painted houses. He then was employed for 20+ years as a spray applicator for Eddie Mercer of Agri-Services Inc. of Frederick. Ken was a life member of Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. and…

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Gas Stations & Convenience Stores Galore

Last week, Rutter’s opened its doors and fuel pumps becoming the third such facility built or expanded in so many years. Next month, Frederick County will hear plans for a fourth such business along the same two mile stretch of Woodsboro Pike through Walkersville. An applicant submitted plans to build a 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station directly across the street from Sheetz. That lot, which currently is home to a car wash, lies outside of Walkersville. As a result, Frederick County decides this development project. “SP86-09 DISCOVERY CENTER 7-11…

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Obituaries 

Ruby Watkins

Ruby Louise Watkins, 91, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Friday, January 18 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Luther Watkins, who preceded her in death in 2010. Born on July 6, 1927, in Boyds, she was the daughter of James C. Keith and Ella M (Heisler) Keith. The youngest of 8 siblings, Mrs. Watkins is the last of her immediate family. She was a 1944 graduate of Poolesville High School. Ruby worked for Army Map Service until she met the love of her…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Luther John Long, Jr.

Luther John Long, Jr., 61, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Monday, January 14 at his residence. He was the husband of Shelly Long. Born on July 4, 1957 in Reading, PA, he was the son of Violet (Guinther) Long Reber and the late Luther John Long, Sr. Mr. Long was a graduate of Reading High School, where he played trombone in the marching band. He graduated from Penn State University and obtained his MBA from Alvernia University in Reading. Luther worked for the US Postal Service for 34 years. Prior…

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Obituaries 

Bryan Bentz

Bryan Eugene Bentz, 60, of Thurmont, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home after a nearly two-year courageous battle with cancer. He was known as Miracle Man throughout the doctor’s offices. Born Tuesday, January 21, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM, he was the son of Mary (Smith) Bentz of Fairfield, PA, and the late Warren Eugene Bentz. He was a graduate of Walkersville High School. He was a member of Elks Lodge #684, Amvets Post #2, Moose Lodge #371, American Legion Post #11, Redmen…

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