Fallen Officers / MSPAA Members / Death Notices
ByMichael D
On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Cpl. Roger Lee Layton, MDSP, Retired, ObituaryIn Loving Memory of Roger Lee Layton August 5, 1953 – September 26, 2023 Roger Lee Layton, a cherished resident of Denton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023,…
ByMichael D
The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sgt. John F. Bevard, MDSP, Retired. OBITUARYJohn Franklin BevardMonday, July 15th, 1940 – Sunday, September 17th, 2023 John Franklin Bevard was born in Sykesville Maryland to Wakeman S. and Emily H. Bevard, July 15, 1940. He passed away at the Dove Hospice House…
ByMichael D
On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Lt. Michael David Muth, MDSP, Retired. Obituary for Michael David MuthMarch 16, 1951-September 17, 2023 Michael David Muth, 72, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the University of Maryland Charles…
ByMichael D
The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sergeant Vernon Webster Phillips. OBITUARYVernon Webster Phillips, age 89 THE VILLAGES – Vernon Webster Phillips passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, in The Villages, Fl. Vernon, Vern, V to some, was born in Cambridge, MD, on July 16, 1934. He was the son…
ByMichael D
On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sergeant Edward A. Gawthrop. Obituary Edward Andrew GawthropFebruary 11, 1937 – August 16, 2023 Edward A. Gawthrop, “Mr. Ed/Pop” 86, of White Plains, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Sagepoint Senior Living Center. Born…
ByMichael D
August 5, 1945 – August 8, 2023 It is with great sadness that I notify all that retired F/Sgt Michael E. Wenrich, a pilot in the MSP Aviation Command, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2023. Mike was a very talented pilot and I was privileged to have flown some missions with him, including landing…
ByMichael D
On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” TFC Robert L. “Bob” Sipes, Sr. OBITUARYRobert Lowell Sipes, Sr., 80, of Hancock, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, due to complications from a stroke he suffered in late…
ByMichael D
It is with great sadness to inform you of the death of retired Sergeant Donald C. Welker who passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 58. Retired Sergeant Welker served the Maryland State Police from 01-26-86 to 2-1-2010, when he retired with 24 years of service. CELEBRATION OF LIFERetired Sergeant Donald…
ByMichael D
We regret to inform you of the passing of Janet V. Galyon. OBITUARYJanet Vivian Galyon, 83, of Finksburg, MD passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home. Born July 4, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and Freda (neé Bass) Nathan. She was the wife of the late…
ByMichael D
On behalf of the Maryland State Police Alumni Association, we sadly report the loss of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sgt. Charles Henry Hanes III, MDSP, Retired. OBITUARYJuly 5, 1955 ~ July 16, 2023 (age 68) Charles Henry Hanes III passed away suddenly on July 16, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to…
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