Fallen

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We regret to inform you of the death of Sergeant Robert (Bob) J. Simpson, MDSP, Retired, on July 13, 2023 at the Dove House in Westminster. Obituary Robert James Simpson, 85, of Manchester, MD, passed away on July 13, 2023, at Bridging Life Hospice in Westminster, MD. Born September 16, 1937, in Baltimore, MD, he…

We regret to inform you of the death of Sergeant Otto Edward Artfitch, MDSP, Retired. OBITUARYOtto Edward ArtfitchMay 14, 1944 – July 8, 2023Otto Edward Artfitch, Sr., 79, of Oldtown, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born May 14, 1944, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Otto Andrew…

On behalf of the MSPAA, we sadly report the loss of one of Maryland’s Finest, Corporal William “Bill” C. Sullivan. OBITUARYWilliam C. SullivanMarch 26, 1946 – July 6, 2023Easton resident William C. Sullivan, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at home with his wife by his side and our supportive Mary Ann. He…