Obituaries

Chloe "Bear" Holcomb

January 5, 2007 – May 27, 2013

Chloe Holcomb was adopted by her human mommy, Tammy Holcomb, from Winchester Aquarium and Pet Center in 2007 and resided in Front Royal. “As soon as we entered the pet store and saw her”, Tammy remembers, “I fell in love”. Chloe was very lovable and affectionate; she would always give you little kisses on your ear.

Peppie Gill

November 30, 1998 – May 19, 2013

Peppie was born in Longview, Texas on November 30, 1998. She was adopted by her human family and lived in Linden, Virginia. Peppies’ favorite past time was to cuddle.

She is survived by her human parents, Tony and Tammy Gill, human siblings, Shelby, Joni and Wyatt, and her human uncles, Brayden and Lucas. She is also survived by her Feline and K9 family.

Peppie will be greatly missed and cuddle time will never be the same. We love you Peppie

Briarpatch Halo

September 20, 1997 – May 10, 2013

Halo was born September 20, 1997, in Millers, MD at the Briarpatch Kennel owned by Jack and Terri Batzer. At 8 weeks of age she moved into her forever home with Lisa Drinkwater and the Pine Hill Terriers. Halo loved to hunt; and hunting she did, from groundhogs, red foxes, raccoons and more. When she first started to hunt she would wait at the entrance to a den “on point” until Lisa arrived and told her it was ok to enter. Of course, that didn’t last long.

Sandy Michael

January 1, 1996 – September 8, 2011

A sweet girl goes on to the Rainbow Bridge.

Officer Max

Passed January 8, 2012

Patrol K-9 Max passed away of natural causes on Sunday January 8, 2011 at his home in Bloomery WV.

Max was an 11-year old Belgian Malinois who began his career with the Frederick County Sheriffs' Office in November 2003.

Max was certified in narcotics, tracking and bite-work.

His hard work and dedication was demonstrated daily.

Max like so many service dogs are the humble heroes of law enforcement.

His skills led to numerous apprehensions and drug related arrests.