Death Notification

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” TFC Richard Leroy Sheppard. OBITUARY Richard Leroy Sheppard, 75, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Caroline’s Cottage Hospice House in Ridgeland, SC. Richard was born January 1, 1951 in Glen Burnie, MD to the late Earl Leroy Sheppard and…

We regret to inform you of the passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sgt. Vernon “Stoney” Stonesifer, MDSP Retired. OBITUARY Vernon Alonza “Stoney” Stonesifer of Joppa, Maryland passed away at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Stoney was predeceased by his wife of 66 years Pattie Stonesifer, son Lonnie…

The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sergeant Patrick J. Byrne, MDSP Retired, age 86, on January 13, 2026. Law enforcement was truly a family calling for Patrick. His father was also a police officer, and his legacy of service continued through his son, Sean Byrne, who served as a…

It is with deep sorrow that the Cumberland Barrack announces the death of Retired Sergeant Charles (Charlie) Snow, who passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 94. In the early stages of his career in 1958, Sgt. Snow was assigned to road patrol duties at the Cumberland Barrack, later transitioning to Aviation…

It is with great sadness that I report of the passing of MSP Retired Cpl. Robert “Bob” Heuisler on January 8, 2026, with his family by his side. Bob fought a long and courageous battle. On January 1st, he entered his ninth month as a patient in the ICU at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The family…

We regret to inform you of the passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sgt. Mark Hammond Ward, MDSP Retired. We send our condolences and sympathy to Sgt. Ward’s family and friends during this difficult time. OBITUARY On December 14, 2025 Mark H. Ward beloved husband of Donna Jennings Ward, devoted father of Kristin Ward Shaffer…

We regret to inform you of the passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Lt. Donald Carlyle Hash, MDSP Retired. OBITUARY Donald C. Hash, 88, of Elkton, MD passed away on November 29, 2025. Born in Sugar Grove, VA on February 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert Carlyle and Pauline Lucy Barker…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Retired TFC Robert Eveland of Dunkirk, Maryland. Bob entered the MSP Academy in 1969. His first assignment was the Greenbelt Barrack. Due to his experience in criminal work, Bob was recruited in Crime Lab where he spent most of his career. He truly was one…

We regret to inform the membership of passing of Harvey Tyndal Casbarian Jr , age 93 of Chestertown, Md. on September 21, 2025. A distinguished career of service followed this legendary trooper, who served with the Maryland State Police from 1956 to 1960. Casbarian was one of the first founding members of the Maryland State…

We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Retired. Sgt. James Harris Mollman, age 78, on October 29, 2025 of Stevensville, Md. He will be remembered as one of our Maryland’s Finest. May he Rest In Peace. OBITUARY James Harris Mollman, 78, from Stevensville, MD passed away peacefully at his home on October…