On August 23, 2004, EDNA MAE (nee Collins) of Sykesville, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Dobson, devoted mother of Monroe Graham, Carole E. Pinkney, stepmother of Una Dobson Gassaway, dear mother-in-law of Ronald Pinkney, Joshua Gassaway and Jett Pearce, loving sister of Alverta Collins and survived by nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road) Sykesville from 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday. KATHERINE DOST, age 94, of Cockeysville. Retired Baltimore County school teacher with 42 years of service. Services and Interment private. Arrangements by Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, P.A.