Robert Lee Gandy
Robert Lee Gandy, 76, of Lexington Park,
MD died May 1, 2008 in Washington Hospital Center,
Washington, DC. Born March 17, 1932 in Hazlehurst, MS, he
was the son of the late James David Gandy and Jessie Mae
(Armstrong) Gandy. Robert is survived by his children, Mary
Ann Coontz of Lexington Park, MD, Frances C. Willis of
Boone, NC and Robert Lee Gandy, Jr. of Lanham, MD. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Catherine Ann (Keiflin) Gandy and his grandson,
Raymond Coontz. Services are pending at this time.
John Moses Owens
John Moses Owens, 74, of Lexington Park,
MD died April 26, 2008 at his residence.Born December 15,
1933 in Morganza, MD, he was the son of the late Elbert John
Owens and Mary Agnes (Morgan) Owens. John spent several
years employed by St. Mary’s Disposal.John is survived by
his loving wife, Gay Elizabeth Owens whom he married on
January 23, 1965 in LaPlata, MD. He is also survived by his
beloved children, John Thomas Owens, Sr. and his wife
Katrina of Lexington Park, MD, Timothy Michael Owens of
California, MD, Judy Lynn Lynch and her husband Greg of
Hagerstown, MD, and James Joseph Owens of Hagerstown, MD,
eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and brothers,
Albert Russell and Joe Owens. He was preceded in death by
siblings, Douglas Owens and Florence Rebecca Morgan.
A funeral service will be conducted on
May 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home
Chapel. Pastor Brian Shepard will officiate. Interment will
follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.Serving
as pallbearers will be John Thomas Owens, Sr., John Thomas
Owens, Jr., Timothy Michael Owens, Greg Lynch, James Joseph
Owens, and Keith Michael Owens.
Robert Gerald Perry Jr.
Robert Gerald Perry Jr., 54,
HughesvilleRobert Gerald Perry Jr., 54, of Hughesville died
April 26, 2008, at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, with
his family by his side.He was born March 25, 1954, at
Bethesda Naval Hospital, the son of Robert G. Perry and
Marie Theresa Perry. He was a life-long resident of
Maryland, having grown-up in Prince George’s County. He
attended Holy Family Parish School, and then attended
Potomac Senior High School, where he began to develop a
life-long relationship with his high-school sweetheart, Rhea
Sue Swaney, who later became his wife on Aug. 31, 1974. From
their union were born three children.
He was an employee of the U.S. Government
at the Architect of the Capitol for 29 years.He was a devout
Roman-Catholic; a devoted husband and father; a proud
Republican; an avid reader of novels, particularly history
as he was a history buff; had a love of motorcycles that he
passed on to his children; had a love of animals, especially
dogs; enjoyed playing cards with his family and spending
time in casinos with his wife, in either Las Vegas or
Atlantic City; enjoyed debating politics; and was most
recently looking forward to the birth of their first
grandchild.He was preceded in death by his father; and
sisters, Donna Speleos and JoAnne Bowdish.
He is survived by his wife; mother;
mother-in-law, Mildred C. Swaney; sons, Robert G. Perry III,
Kevin Michael Perry and his wife, Sarah, and Raymond Daniel
Perry; brother, John Perry; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take
place Saturday, May 3, at noon. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Kleinstuber will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Robert, Kevin, Raymond and John Perry,
Walter H. Stark and Charles DePhillip.In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; St. Mary’s Church,
13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD 20617; or Washington
Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, D.C.,
20010.
Ronald Allen Sisk
Ronald Allen Sisk, 41, of Drum Point,
Lusby, MD passed away at home on April 29, 2008.
Ronnie was born at Providence Hospital in
Washington, DC on July 28, 1966. He grew up and lived the
majority of his life in Drum Point. Ronnie graduated from
Calvert High School in 1985, where he was affectionately
know as "Birdman" or " Baby Jesus". In 1988 he married
Melissa "Missy" and is the father of Ronnie, II, Casey, and
Robbie Sisk. He is also survived by his parents, Ginger and
Dennis Dugan, and brother of Robert A., Richard A. and
Kristine Sisk.
Ron adored his children and always
participated in their interests, from coaching T ball teams
to cheerleading at swim meets. He loved the outdoors, riding
his motorcycle with friends and the occaisonal bike week
event. Ron enjoyed deer hunting, when he could find the
time, and also enjoyed raising quail in a backyard coupe. He
loved to express his artistic talent by drawing, doodling,
or creating things with his hands like his wire bonsai
trees.
Ron spent much of the last 20 years
working for various D.O.D. contract companies at Patuxent
River NAS, Solomons Rec. Center and Fort Meade Army Base. He
was very proud to be co-owner and CEO of R.A. Sisk Lighting
and Electric, Inc., which he operated for over 10 years.
Ronnie was a beloved Grandson, Son,
Brother, Husband, and Father. He will be missed terribly by
all those having the chance to know and love him.
The family will receive friends at the
Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road on Sunday May
4, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held
on Monday May 5th, 11 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church.
Interment is private. Pallbearers are Rick Preece, David
Jimney, Rene Ward, Robbie Sisk, Ricky Sisk and Mike Bladen.
Memorial contributions may be made to
either; March of Dime Md. Chapter, 175 West Ostend St. Suite
C., Baltimore MD 21230, Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Baltimore, Inc. 635 West Lexington St. Baltimore, MD 21201
or Solomons VRSFD P.O. Box 189 Solomons, MD 20688.
Arrangement by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. , Port Republic, MD
Theresa Ruth "Sissy Girl" Combs
Theresa Ruth "Sissy Girl" Combs, 81, of
Great Mills, MD died April 19, 2008 in St. Mary’s Nursing
Center. Born October 21, 1926 in Great Mills, MD she was the
daughter of the late Thomas Leonard and Martha Mary Combs,
Sr. She is survived by 1 sister Veronica M. Johnson of Great
Mills, MD and a host of nieces and nephews. She was also
preceded in death by her siblings: Noemi Evans, Agatha
Wildoner, Thomas L. Combs, Jr. and John A. Combs. Ms. Combs
loved cats, making jewelry, doing puzzles and painting,
drinking Coke, eating Little Debbie snacks, listening to
Elvis and hoola dancing. The family will receive friends on
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 8:30 – 9:30 AM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:00 AM in Holy Face
Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo
officiating. Interment will take place in the Church
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony L. Hall, Wayne
Johnson, Anthony L. Hall, Jr. and Gregory Hall. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Benjamin Johnson, Jr., Shawn Cronan,
Russell Middleton, Danieal, James and Austin Smelcer.
Contributions may be made to Bay District Volunteer Fire
Department, P.O. Box 1440, California, MD 20619, Leonardtown
Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650
and/or Special Olympics, 25926 Whiskey Creek Road,
Hollywood, MD 20636.
Edsel Bruce Potter
Edsel Bruce Potter, 83, of California, MD
died April 22, 2008 in Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince
Frederick, MD. Born August 18, 1924 in Dahlgren, VA, he was
the son of the late Vennie Marcelus Potter and Carrie Belle
Pounds Potter. He treasured his family and friends. He
enjoyed his life as a Civil Servant working aboard the
Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 42 years.
His passion was to hunt and fish whenever
possible. Hunting was his life and he always aimed for
excellence at his sport. He also had a passion for carving
and painting wooden duck decoys. He was also a lifelong
member of NARFE, Chapter 969 of St. Mary’s County and a
member of Ducks Unlimited. He is survived by his wife of 60
years Angeline Potter, his children Yvonne Moss of Marco
Island, FL, Gary Potter of St. George Island, MD, his
sisters, Jean Whittemore of Herndon, VA, JoAnn Schlusemeyer
of Vienna, VA and Elvy Hovarter of Ashland, WI. He was the
father-in-law of Brian Moss and Denise Hanson-Potter and the
grandfather of Jason Todd Wright of Washington, DC and
Benjamin Edsel Potter of St. George Island, MD.
Mr. Potter was preceded in death by a
grandson, Brian David Wright. The family will receive
friends on Monday, April 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at the Lexington Park Baptist Church in Lexington Park,
MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. with
the Reverend Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow
in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery in
Lexington Park, MD. A Reception will follow at 1:00 p.m. at
the Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Dorothy Lynn White
Dorothy Lynn White, 56, of
Mechanicsville, MD died April 22, 2008 at her residence.
Born April 24, 1951 in Paw Paw, WV, she was the daughter of
the late Paul Jonas Whitacre and Marie Snider Whitacre.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Ralph (Ed) White,
children, William Wockenfuss of Mechanicsville, MD, Edward
White of Leonardtown, MD, and Cassandra Gardner of
Leonardtown, MD, siblings, Mary Martin of Pennington Gap,
VA, Bobby Whitacre of Ontario, CA and Pauline Scaggs of Las
Vegas, NV. Family and friends are invited to Dorothy’s Life
Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:00
p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD with a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Pastor
Michael Barber will officiate. Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Richard Knight Gardiner
Richard Knight Gardiner, 51, of
Leonardtown, MD died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his
residence.Born in Leonardtown, MD on January 28, 1957 he was
the son of the late William Greenwell Gardiner and Suzanne
Knight Gardiner. Richard graduated from Ryken High School in
1975, and attended Towson State College.Richard is survived
by his sister, Mary C. Gardiner of Annapolis, MD, and his
brother, William G. Gardiner, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD.Family
and friends are invited to Richard’s Life Celebration at the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m. with
prayers offered at 11:00 a.m. Interment willfollow in St.
Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD.Condolences to
the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Carolyn Lee Taylor
Carolyn Lee Taylor, 52 of Mechanicsville,
MD passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008,at her
residence.Born November 9, 1955 in Laurence, SC, she was the
daughter of Minnie Lee Lyons Butler and the late Robert C.
Butler.Mrs. Taylor moved to St. Mary’s county in 1981.
Carolyn was a Manager for one of Burch Oil, Company’s Amoco
Gas Stations. She enjoyed crocheting, collecting antiques
and the Country Diva’s store at farmers market; she was a
devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved
spoiling her grandchildren.In addition to her mother she is
survived by her husband of 34 years, Donald J. Taylor, Sr.,
children; Elizabeth L. Stephens, (Jerry), Donald J. Taylor,
Jr., and Kelly J. Wathen, (Perry), siblings; Brenda Hodges,
Ricky Butler, David Butler and Stevie Butler, grandchildren;
Brittany and Allison Taylor and Austin, Christina and Megan
Wathen, also survived by her Aunt Pauline Griswald and many
other relatives and friends.Services were held on Thursday,
April 24, 2008 at 10AM with Reverend Curtis Eaby
officiating. Interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf,
MDMemorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St.
Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
IN LOVING
MEMORY
KAREN LEE
SIMMONS
04-20-1964 01-06-2007
Little did we know that morning when GOD
called your name it broke our hearts to lose you, but you
didn’t go alone because part of us went with you when He
took you home.
You left us precious memories and your
love is still our guide although we cannot see you, you are
always in our hearts and by our side.
We Love and Miss you very much.
You’re Mom Mary Faries, Children; Dennis,
Shane and Travis. Sisters and brothers; Debbie, Clay,
Marylee and Wayne.
Frances
"Dink" Claudia Dyer Bell,
Frances "Dink" Claudia Dyer Bell, 72, of
Callaway, MD died April 12, 2008 at her home. Born November
2, 1935 in Drayden, MD she was the daughter of Ruth A. Guy
of Callaway, MD and the late Turner Dyer. She is survived by
her companion Chuck Charles; children: Anna Mae Pilkerton
Dean and her husband Danny B. Dean, Sr. of Drayden, MD,
Sharon E. Pilkerton and her companion Mark Thomas of
Callaway, MD and Wayne Pilkerton and his companion Dale
Abell of Great Mills, MD; grandchildren: Michele Dean Jordan
and her husband Jamie Jordan, Danny B. Dean, II and his wife
Mandy Dean, Heather Hewitt and Billy Hewitt, II; great
grandchildren: Jamie B. Jordan, Hannah Jordan, Danny B.
Dean, III, Madison Dean and Lexy Longfield.
She was also preceded in death by her
brother Robert Dyer and grandchild Christopher Hewitt.
Ms. Bell was a life long St. Mary’s
County resident where she graduated from St. Michael’s High
School Class of 1953.
She worked as a postal clerk for the
Callaway Post Office for 15 years until her retirement in
1999. She enjoyed reading, family gathering and her cat "TomT".
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
on Friday, April 18, 2008 in Holy Face Catholic Church with
Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Pallbearers were: Chuck
Charles, Danny B. Dean, II, Jamie M. Jordan, Jamie B.
Jordan, Billy Hewitt, II and Mark Thomas. Contributions may
be made to 2nd District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1,
Valley Lee, MD 20692.
James
William "Jimmy" Tippett
December 6, 1929 - April 16, 2008
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St.
John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond
Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on
Sunday, April 20, 2008 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home Chapel from 2:00-5:00 PM where prayers will be said at
3:00 PM.
Contributions may be made to the Hospice
of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Johns
Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636
or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD
20646.
Dortha Mae
Spratt
Dortha Mae Spratt, 82, of Tall Timbers,
MD died peacefully on April 16, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing
Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born October 23, 1925 in Calvin,
OK, she was the daughter of the late Ruby G. Gaddy Lowe and
Loranzy Jennings Lowe.
She was preceded in death by her beloved
husband Edgar H. "Buddy" Spratt. They enjoyed boating for
many years on the "Jandolin" in Southern Maryland. She was a
retiree of the Central Intelligence Agency.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda S. Green of
Herndon, VA, Janis L. Adams of Valley Lee, MD, two
grandsons, Matthew T. Green of Chicago, IL and Adam R. Green
of Reston, VA, sons-in-law, Thomas M. Green and Johnny
Adams, one sister, Lillian M. Doyle of Tampa, FL, three
nieces, Patricia Goode of Savannah, GA, Karen Doyle of
Tampa, FL and Carol Lee Barefoot of Raleigh, NC and
countless friends. The family will receive friends on
Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
Prayers will recited at 6:00 p.m. A private graveside
service will be held on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Fairfax
Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Faye
Winifred Fort
Faye Winifred Fort, 62, of Avenue, MD
died April 12, 2008 at her daughter’s residence in Avenue,
MD.
Born May 29, 1945 in Athens, Ohio, she
was the daughter of Winifred Baldry Eslocker of California,
MD and the late Don Franklin Eslocker.
Faye was a long time resident of Fort
Washington, MD before moving to the area five years ago. She
was truly a devoted mother, grandmother, and daughter. She
would spend every Saturday with her mother and every free
moment with her family.
She was devoted to her faith, loved to
crochet, enjoyed attending teas, and was well known to many
people in the area from her employment as an OTC Manager
with Wal-Mart in LaPlata, MD.
Faye is survived by her dear mother,
Winifred Eslocker of California, MD, her loving children
Laura Fort and Rochelle Hogan of Avenue, MD, Michael Fort
and Heather Ludeker of WV. She is also survived by twelve
grandchildren, her sisters, Kathryn Butler of Midland, VA
and Joan Crownover of LaPlata, MD, and her brother Lawrence
Eslocker of Magnolia, TX.The family will receive friends for
a celebration of Faye’s life on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at
2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 20770
Seth Court, Callaway, MD. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to A
Community That Shares, Inc. (A.C.T.S.) P.O. Box 54,
Bushwood, MD 20618.Condolences to the family may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Thomas
"Tommy Dyson" J. Saunders
Thomas "Tommy Dyson" J. Saunders, 38, of
Lexington Park died April 11, 2008 in Prince George’s
Hospital in Cheverly, MD. Born March 10, 1970 in
Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Christine Saunders and the
late Joseph C. Dyson. Tommy was a graduate of Great Mills
High School in Lexington Park. He enjoyed music and spending
time with his family and many friends.
Tommy is survived by his mother Christine
Saunders, his daughters Tiffany and Taylor Gray of
Hollywood, son Talon Saunders of California, and Talon’s mom
and special friend Cindy Cease, siblings Larry Bush (Diane)
of Washington, D.C., Doreen Holmes (Larry) of Largo, Pauleen
Dyson of Lexington Park, Barbara Jessup of Baltimore, Betty
Adams of Baltimore, Joseph Chambers of Waldorf, Gerry Dyson
(Tavonya) of Leonardtown, Karen Adeshina of Great Mills,
Joseph Young of St. Inigoes, Kathy Dyson-Gwanyanya (Aaron)
of Lexington Park. Also by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father
Joseph C. Dyson. The family will receive friends Saturday,
April 19, 2008 from 9 - 11 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. at
Zion United Methodist Church in Lexington Park, MD. Family
will receive friends after the home going service at St.
James Hall.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jose
Figeroux, Larry Donell Chase, William Larry Chase, Keith
Turner, Eric Figeroux and John Deshazo. Serving as honorary
pallbearer will be Michael Saunders. Arrangements provided
by Brinsfield Funeral Home P.A.
Thomas
Miles Murray, Jr
U.S. Navy
Veteran
Thomas Miles Murray, Jr., 67 passed away
on April 10, 2008 at Civista Medical Center in La Plata. Mr.
Murray was born in Morristown, New Jersey and relocate to
Maryland with his parents, the late Thomas M. Murray, Sr.
and Gertrude Lade Murray, in 1958. He attended Edmonson High
School in Baltimore before joining the Navy in 1959. He
served aboard the USS Lawrence, a guided missled destroyer,
in blockade operations during the Cuban Missle Crisis of
October, 1962.
After his Navy service, Mr. Murray worked
for Western Electric Co. for many years installing
telecommunication equipment in Faulkner, Maryland, and later
settled in La Plata in 1966. In addition to his professional
life, Mr. Murray is best known for his thoughtfulness of
others, story-telling of past events, and a great sense of
humor. Devoted husband to wife of 44 years, the former Helen
Cipriano, preceded him in death on January 27, 2008.
Loving father to Robert M. Murray with
Christine Riddle of Middle River; Colleen L. Martin with
Louis of Stuart, Florida; Stephen M. Murray with Christy of
La Plata; and loving grandfather "pappy" to Katherine and
Danielle Murray of La Plata; and Farren, Braden and Delaney
Martin of Stuart, Florida. Also surving are his siblings
Mary Jean Parrott of Elkridge; and Michael A. Murray of
Columbia.
A Life Celebration was held at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church-Newport Parish on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Interment in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers will be
the St. Mary’s Catholic Church-Newport Parish.
Kathleen "Kitty" Brown Hayden
Kathleen "Kitty" Brown Hayden, 91, of
Leonardtown, MD died April 7, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing
Center. Born March 10, 1917 on St. George’s Island, MD she
was the daughter of the late Joseph Bennett and Frances Ruth
Potter Brown. She was the loving wife of James B. Hayden,
Jr. whom she married on August 17, 1935 and who preceded her
in death on April 24, 1977.
She is survived by her children: Allan J.
Hayden and his wife Jane and Frances H. Long and her husband
Buddy all of Leonardtown, MD, James B. Hayden, III and his
wife Brenda of Whitsett, NC and Cheryl E. Raymond and her
husband Don of Lexington Park, MD; 11 grandchildren and 13
great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her
sister Mabel B. Simpkins.
Kitty was a life long St. Mary’s County
resident, where she graduated from Great Mills High School
on June 12, 1933. She was employed as a math technician in
N.A.S., NATC, Patuxent River, MD for 27 years until her
retirement on March 19, 1982. She enjoyed playing bridge and
crocheting.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church,
Leonardtown, MD with Fr. LaHood officiating. Pallbearers
were: Buddy Long, Jr., Jeff Lacey, Jim Raley, Jimmie Poe,
Jim Hayden and James Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers: Brandon
Daye, Daniel Jarboe, Nicole Jarboe, Cody Jarboe, Sean Wood
and Bryan Wood. Contributions may be made to: Leonardtown
Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD
20650 and/or Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Rose
"Rosie" Marie Connelly
Rose "Rosie" Marie Connelly, 61, of
Leonardtown, MD died April 6, 2008 at her residence. Born
December 23, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of
the late George Washington and Margaret Theresa Russell
Connelly.
She was the loving wife of Hershel V.
"Jr." McLeod whom she married on December 30, 1988. She is
survived by her brother G. Martin Connelly, Sr. and his wife
Fern of Leonardtown, MD, her nephews G.M. Connelly, Jr. of
Baltimore, MD and Michael Connelly of Leonardtown, MD and
her niece Michelle Connelly of Leonardtown, MD; She was
preceded in death by her sister Linda Reed Connelly. Rosie
was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where she
graduated from Leonardtown High School, Class of 1963. She
was employed for 33 years at the AT&T Telephone Company as a
storekeeper and retired in 1996. At the time of her death,
she was employed by Wentworth’s Nursery, Prince Frederick,
MD, where she was a loyal employee for over 20 years and her
employees were like her second family in which she loved to
laugh and joke with. Rosie was a fun loving and hard working
woman, if you knew her, you loved her.
Her laughter was contagious and her house
the "funny farm" described her perfectly, she had dogs,
geese, turkeys, goats and over 50 chickens. All of these
animals had individual names in which Rosie had given them.
Perhaps her favorite was her dog Sugar Bear, since she had
no children, Sugar Bear was like her child. She enjoyed
gardening, yellow roses, collecting Boyd’s Bears, animals,
getting pedicures, going to Starbucks, collecting hats and
Crown Royal. Rosie truly had a zest for life. Her brother
Martin was the apple of her eye; they always had many funny
stories to tell on each other.
Everything was always about "Marty" and
his family. Rosie will be greatly missed and will always be
remembered as a great friend, loving sister, crazy aunt,
hard worker, true country girl and an angel sent from God.
We Love You Rosie!
The family held a funeral service on
April 6th with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. Interment
will be Private.
Shelby
Anna Lowmiller
Shelby Anna Lowmiller, 16, of California,
MD died April 6, 2008 in Leonardtown, MD.
Born August 17, 1991 in Leonardtown, MD
she was the daughter of Robert Lowmiller of California, MD
and Debi Tinsley of Leonardtown, MD. She is survived by her
siblings: Ashley and Dylan Lowmiller both of California, MD
grandparents: Joe and Dot Goodwin of Fl formerly of Coltons
Point, MD and Bob and Audrey Lowmiller of WV formerly of
Leonardtown, MD. Shelby was a life long St. Mary’s County
resident where she was a student.
The family held a Funeral Service on
Friday, April 11, 2008 with Fr. John Mattingly officiating.
Interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Thomas
Carroll "Teddy Bear" Farrell
Thomas Carroll "Teddy Bear" Farrell, Sr.,
58, of Colton’s Point, MD and formerly of Sevierville, TN
died April 6, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born March 19, 1950 in Washington DC, he
was the son of the late Carroll Jenkins Farrell and Agnes
Opal Farrell of Colton’s Point, MD. He was the beloved
husband of Marie Leslie Farrell whom he married on December
15, 1991 in La Plata, MD.
He is survived by his children; Thomas
Abel, Jr. of Huntingtown, MD, J.R. Farrell and his wife
Teresa of Town Creek, MD, Angela Daras and her husband John
of Bryans Road, MD, James Cage and Jessica Cage both of
Accokeek, MD as well as seven grandchildren, Marilee, Tommy,
Tyler, Marlayna, Ashley, Holli and Sylvia. He is also
survived by his siblings Belinda J. Farrell of Lexington
Park, MD and Sandra D. Quade and Ronald L. Farrell, both of
Colton’s Point, MD. He attended Suitland High School and
moved to St. Mary’s County in 1975. He was employed as a
plumber for the U.S. Capitol for 36 years, retiring in 2001.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 and was one of
the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles."
He belonged to the American Legion and
the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching
NASCAR racing and had an extensive Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
collection, He inherited what the family calls the
"Mattingly’s Curse," therefore, he became a perfectionist
with cleanliness. Tommy always enjoyed landscaping from his
own yard, to his mother’s and others.
The family will receive friends on
Friday, April 11, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with
Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM
in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Colton’s Point, MD with
Msgr. John B. Brady officiating. Interment will follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will
be: JR Farrell, Jimmy Cage, Benji Quade, Stacey Farrell, Jr,
Michael Blackistone and Thomas Abel, Jr. Honorary
Pallbearers will be: John Daras, Timmy O’Brien, Justin
Cheseldine-Gass, Tyler Kidwell, Lewis Quade Jr. and David
Goldsborough.
Ruth T. "Tommi"
Baker
Ruth T. "Tommi" Baker, 82 of Great Mills,
MD died April 5, 2008 at Bayside Care Center.
Born August 18, 1925 in Killen, AL she
was the daughter of the late Thomas Gibbs and Sarah Peden
Segers. She was the loving wife of the late Estil Aaron
Baker, Jr. whom she married on November 20, 1960 in the
Unitarian Church of Annapolis, MD and who preceded her in
death on March 4, 2000.
She is survived by her children Joel T.
Griggs of Lexington Park, MD, Clyde Griggs of Clinton, MD
and Gloria Greer of Calvert County, MD, her siblings; Carl
and Jimmy Segers of TN, George Segers, Ella Myrich, Ruby
Pettus and Virginia McMullen, all of AL as well as ten
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family held a funeral on April 9th.
Interment will be in the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery,
Cheltenham, MD on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P.A.
Christine
Augusta Murphy
Christine Augusta Murphy, 86 of
Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Temple Hill, MD, died on
March 29, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born July 10, 1921 in
Marshfield, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late
Frederick and Mollie Dix Sadowska. Mrs. Murphy was a retired
Telephone Operator for the U.S. Senate. She loved visiting
with family and reading to her grandchildren, she enjoyed
sports, especially football (Washington Redskins), baseball
(Yankees and Braves) and puzzle books and word search. In
addition to her parents Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by
her husband Bernard Paul Murphy.
She is survived by her son Paul F.
Murphy, daughter Maureen A. Montgomery, grandchildren,
Jennifer A. Risinger, Ryan J. Montgomery and Mollie T.
Murphy and great grandchildren, Nicholas C. Risinger, Nicole
R. Montgomery and Shannon E. Montgomery.
The family will receive friends on
Saturday, April 5, 2008 in St. Ignatius Catholic Church 8855
Chapel Point Rd, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 from 10:30Am to
11:30AM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted
at 11:30AM Interment church cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s -Hospice House, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650Arrangements by the
Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.
Judith
Kathleen Asmussen,
Judith Kathleen Asmussen, 54, of
Lexington Park, MD died March 31, 2008 in Georgetown
University Hospital. Born September 22, 1953 in Washington,
DC, she was the daughter of Nellie Kline Mawson and the late
Joseph Harvey Mawson.
Judy attended Central High School in
Capitol Heights, MD. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking, and
spending time with her family.
Judy also enjoyed playing cards with her
family. Judy is survived by her husband, William L. Asmussen,
Jr., her children; William L. Asmussen of Lexington Park,
MD, Daniel W. Asmussen of Lexington Park, MD, and Cindy M.
Asmussen of Tall Timbers, MD, siblings; Barbara Garrison of
Hollywood, MD, Debra Smith of St. Leonard, MD, Patricia
Tippett, Mary Trejo, Steven Mawson and Vicky McKissick all
of Lexington Park, MD, grandchildren; Allen, Andrea, Amber,
and Daniel Asmussen.
In addition to her father, Judy was
preceded in death by siblings; Linda Edge, Thomas Mawson,
and John Mawson.
The family will receive friends on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the
Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers
will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be
conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in the
Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in
Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph
Tippett, Randy Mays, John Trejo, Jr., Joseph Trejo, Earl
Smith, Jr., Richard Garrison and William Garrison.
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A.
Joseph
George Bilko
U. S. Army Air Corps WWII Veteran
Joseph George Bilko, 82, of Leonardtown,
MD died April 3, 2008 in St. Mary’s Nursing Center.
Born February 1, 1926 in McKeey’s Rocks,
PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Bilko and Anna Stec
Bilko. Joseph was a long time resident of Beaver, PA where
he graduated from high school in 1944, worked for
Westinghouse Electric as a tool and die maker for thirty
eight years, and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul
Parish. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in
1947 as a master mechanic. He then served in the Air Force
during the Korean War. Joseph moved to Mims, FL where he
built his retirement home in 1985 and was a member of Holy
Spirit Catholic Church. In 2007, he moved with his wife
Caroline to Cedar Lane Apartments in Leonardtown, MD where
he was a member of Our Lady’s Parish. His favorite pastimes
were fishing, gardening and going to Disney World. Joseph is
survived by his wife Caroline Leona Bilko whom he married on
May 28, 1948, his sons Joseph of Tall Timbers, MD, John of
Waynesboro, PA, sisters in law, Sallie and Susan, and
granddaughter, Sallie. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cochran of Monaca,
PA. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 7, 2008
from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral
Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at
7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady’s Church at
Medley’s Neck, Leonardtown, MD. Reverend Thomas LaHood will
be the celebrant. Condolences to the family may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Kevin
Alan Paschal
Kevin Alan Paschal, 36 of Hughesville, MD
formerly of Ft. Washington, MD, died on March 31, 2008 at
his residence.
Born January 5, 1972 in Washington, DC.
He was the son of Lawrence Delano and Alice Joyce Smith
Paschal of Hughesville, MD.Mr. Paschal was a graduate of
Friendly High School. He drove for Larry’s Towing in Ft.
Washington, MD; he towed, reconditioned and sold cars.
He enjoyed many things, traveling, deer
hunting, fishing, bowling, football and going to the gym, he
was also an animal lover. The best thing in his life was
when his son Dillon was born. Kevin always wanted his family
to be proud of him.Kevin is survived by his son Dillon
Abston, siblings; Sheila Atkins, Larry Paschal, Danny
Paschal, Roger Paschal and Brian Paschal, aunts and uncles;
Edward Smith, Liz Benning, Eleanor Walker, Dorothy Forrest,
Bill Smith, Estella Akers, Rhema Cales and Betty Aliff.
A Service was held on Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Catherine Winifred Angeluzzi, 84, of
Lexington Park, MD died March 4, 2008 in St. Mary’s
Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 26, 1923 in Duquesne,
PA, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph Begley and
Agnes McNulty Begley. Mrs. Angeluzzi was a homemaker. She is
survived by two sons, Jay David Angeluzzi of Portland, OR,
Kenneth John Angeluzzi of Lexington Park, MD, and two
grandchildren, David B. Angeluzzi and Diana B. Angeluzzi.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Jay Angeluzzi in 2001 and a sister, Agnes Laurich.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD.
The Reverend Jack Kennealy will be the
celebrant. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions
may be made to NAMI, P.O. Box 1809, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in
Leonardtown, MD.
Virginia
Frances "Ginny" Mishou
Virginia Frances "Ginny" Mishou, 76, of
Lusby, MD died March 7, 2008 at the Calvert County Nursing
Center.
She was born September 13, 1931 in Lusby,
MD to the late Malcolm and Madeline Dowell. She was the
loving wife of the late Joe Mishou whom she married on May
26, 1950 in Lusby, MD. Ginny is survived by three children;
Gary Mishou and wife Diann of St. Leonard, MD, Michael
Mishou and wife Marilyn of Davidsonville, MD, Joanne Sheran
and husband Robert of Lusby, MD; two sisters; Eula Mae
McCready, and Agnes Allegra and husband Anthony all of
Lusby, MD; one brother; Donald Dowell and wife Grace of
Sunderland, MD; ten grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren. Ginny was a lifelong Calvert County resident
and graduated from Calvert High School in 1948.
She was the United States Post Master in
Lusby, MD for 31 years until her retirement on April 26,
1986. Ginny was about family and one of her passions in life
was to be the family cheerleader.
She loved to attend all of her children
and grandchildren’s activities supporting them in any way
she could. Acting as pallbears were Chase Mishou, Paul
Sheran, Michael Mishou, Gary Mishou, Kyle Mishou, Jacob
Mishou, and Riley Mishou.
A Funeral Service was held March 12th at
St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Ron
Collier officiating. Memorial Contributions
Calvert County Nursing Center, 85 Hospital Road, Prince
Frederick, MD 20678.
Emily Virginia "Cookie" Speciale
Emily Virginia "Cookie" Speciale, 87, of
Lusby, MD passed away on March 6, 2008 at the Solomons
Nursing Center.
She was born February 5, 1921in Batimore,
MD. Emily was the loving wife of the late John Richard
Speciale who proceded her in death on March 10, 2004. She
was also proceded in death by two children Richard Speciale
and Janet Wines.
She is survived by one son James Speciale
and his wife Darlene of Lusby, MD; six grandchildren , and
eight great grandchildren. Cookie belonged to the American
Legion Post 274 and was a member of the Golden Girls. She
loved catering food, playing golf, bowling, and a good hand
of cards. The family will receive friend on Monday, March
10,2008 from 2PM – 4PM and 6PM – 8PM in the Rausch Funeral
Home Chapel, Lusby, MD.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, March
11th with Rev. Robert Stephenson officiating. Interment will
follow in the Middleham Chapel Episcopal Cemetery. Pallbears
were be Matt Oneyear, Bryan Kleinhen, Keith Boswell, Travis
Oneyear, Ricky Speciale, and John Speciale.
Edward George Winnicki
U.S. Navy WWII Veteran
Edward George Winnicki, 89, of
Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Watertown, MA died March 11,
2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born January 16, 1919 in Detroit, MI he
was the son of the late Juzef and Lucyja Jarkoska Winnicki.
He was the loving husband of Carmena
Winnicki who preceded him death on January 11, 2000. He is
survived by his daughter Luci Koranek and her husband Rick
of Chaptico, MD as well as five grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and his sister Helen Chwastek of
Kalkaska, MI.
He was preceded in death by his siblings;
Joe, Walter, Stanley and Steven Winnicki and Zigmund
Gutowski.
Mr. Winnicki served in the United States
Navy for four years during WWII. He moved to St. Mary’s
County in 1997 from Watertown, MA where he was employed as a
caretaker for the Archdiocese of Boston. He loved baseball
and working in the yard.
The family will receive friends on
Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 10:30-11:30 AM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD
where a funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM with Fr.
Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Hospice
of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P.A.
Robert Richard "Dickie" Ryce, Sr.
September 30, 1943 - March 11, 2008.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at
10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel
Grove, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD
20659 with Rev. Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will
follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Viewing/Visitation will be held on
Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said
at 3:00 PM.
Howard Shorter
Howard Shorter, 94, of Leonardtown, MD
formerly of Scotland, MD died March 6, 2008 in St. Mary’s
Hospital. Born October 12, 1913 in Scotland, MD he was the
son of the late Mackinley and Helen Handy-White Shorter.
He was preceded in death by his wife
Geneva Listine on July 31, 1986, whom he married in 1934 in
Scotland, MD. He is survived by his children: Melvin Bryant
of Sterling, VA, Alice King of Uniontown, PA, Eddie Shorter
of Washington, DC, Ethel Thompson and Helen Wedge both of
Lexington Park, MD; siblings: Francis White of Eastern
Shore, MD, Margaret White, Preston White and Virginia White
all of Lexington Park, MD; 17 grandchildren, 35 great
grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.
He is also preceded in death by his
children: Ada Went and Clarence Shorter; siblings: Clara
White, Lena White, Patsy White, Hilda White and Caleb White.
Mr. Shorter was a life long St. Mary’s County resident,
where he worked as a painter for the Patuxent River Naval
Base.
He received a Certificate of Devoted
Service from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and he was
inducted into the "Saved By The Belt Club." He was a member
a member of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F.
and A.M. of Maryland from 1967-1970. Services were held
March 12th. Pallbearers were: Thomas Gordon, Christopher
Roach, Marcus Parker, Robert Jefferson, Robert White and
Merwyn White. Honorary Pallbearers were: Slyvester Barnes,
Julian Taylor and Joseph Taylor, Jr.
Lucy Pearl Vaughan
Lucy Pearl Vaughn, 84 of Great Mills, MD
died March 10, 2008 in Bayside Care Center, Lexington Park,
MD. Born January 30, 1924 in Ford City, PA, she was the
daughter of the late Adam Bonieckie and Mary Thomkulska
Bonieckie. Mrs. Vaughn was a homemaker. She is survived by a
daughter, Dianne Vaughn of Great Mills, MD, a son, Michael
E. Vaughn of Lexington Park, MD and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her
husband, Bernard B. Vaughn in 1994. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at
10:00 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD.
The Reverend Joseph R. Sileo will be the celebrant.
Interment will be Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.
Sandra R.
Dorwart
Sandra Ruth Dorwart, 47 of Hughesville,
MD after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer,
departed this veil of tears on March 10, 2008 at her
home.Born July 3, 1960 in Washington, DC, Sandra graduated
from Thomas Stone High School and also attended CSM. She was
employed by the Department of the Navy as a Computer
Specialist at Pax River.
Sandi loved all outdoor activities, fast
boating, crabbing, fishing, camping at Goosebay Marina and
especially her times at the beach with her family. Her dog
Baby was her constant companionShe leaves to mourn her
daughter, Cara Rochelle Dorwart, her loving parents, Frank
X. and Mary Ann Dorwart, siblings; Theresa Boswell, Steve
Dorwart, Angela Trigonoplos, Cecelia Ann Dorwart, William
Dorwart and Robert Dorwart, Sr., Godchild; Dominic Dorwart,
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sandi was preceded
in death by her brother Timothy Dorwart.
A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted
on March 13, 2008 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
with Father Thomas Gude as the celebrant.
Pallbearers for Ms. Dorwart were; Steve
Dorwart, Robert Dorwart, Sr., William Dorwart, George Clark,
Ralph Boswell, Benjamin Trigonoplos and Warren Hawkins.In
lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Charles County, P.O. Box 1703, LaPlata, MD
20646Interment was private.
Frank J.
Jurovaty
U.S. Navy
WWII Veteran
Frank J. Jurovaty, 86, died February 12,
2008 at his residence in St. Mary’s City, MD. He was born on
April 28, 1921 in St. Inigoes, MD. He was the son of the
late John and Katherina Jurovaty. He is survived by his
wife, Mildred B. Jurovaty, niece Ilah Russell, nephew
Michael Lang, Jr. and special cousins Roma and Frank Muro of
Great Mills, MD.
He was preceded in death by his sisters
Jennie (Jean) De Pasquale, Cecilia Catron and Katherina
(Kitty) Lang. He worked at the U.S. Naval Air Test Center
Patuxent River, MD in the Flight Test Department until his
retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
with honors. The family will receive friends Friday,
February 15 at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in St. Mary’s
City, MD from 5PM to 7 PM with prayers at 6 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
10 AM Saturday, February 16 at St. Cecelia Catholic Church
with Reverend Damian Shadwell officiating. Interment in St.
James Cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews, Jimmy Bean,
Billy Bean, Donald Bean, Kevin Newbold, Roy Norris and Paul
Norris. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lexington
Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park,
MD 20653.
John
Francis
"Johnny
P." Pingleton
John Francis "Johnny P." Pingleton, 72,
of Clements, MD died Monday, February 11, 2008 at St. Mary’s
Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Johnny was born on June
15, 1935 in Leonardtown, Maryland.
He was the son of the late Joseph Austin
Pingleton and Julia Helen Hill Pingleton. He was the husband
of Sarah Jean Hammett Pingleton, whom he married on
September 3, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Morganza, MD. He is survived by his brother Wayne Austin
Pingleton and his wife Carol Ann of Bushwood, MD. Johnny was
preceded in death by his brother George Arthur Pingleton. He
is survived by his children Glenda Marie Quade and her
husband Wayne of La Plata, MD, Joseph Patrick Pingleton and
his wife Natalie of Clements, MD and Kimberly Ann Pilkerton
and her husband William "Billy" of California, MD. In
addition, he is survived by his sister-in-laws Barbara Ann
Gardner and her husband Thomas "Bing" of California, MD,
Mary Agnes Plunkett and her husband Russell of Clements,
Nancy Lee Miller and her husband Tom of Fayetteville, PA and
Rita Catherine Farr and her husband Joseph "Jay" of
Leonardtown, brother-in-law Howard Vincent "Butch" Hammett,
Jr. and his wife Judi of Amherst, VA and his four
grandchildren, Haley Christine Quade, Allison Renee Deese,
Jessica Cecelia Pilkerton and Jacob Patrick Pingleton.
Johnny attended Margaret Brent High School. His work
experience included Bailey Express, Mattingly Trucking and
Pilkerton’s Service Center. He worked for the International
Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee in Washington, D.C. for
25 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and
brother. Also, he was dedicated to the responsibilities of
being a good shipping & receiving clerk.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in
Bushwood, MD for nearly 40 years. He was a very active and
dedicated member of the Seventh District Optimist Club for
38 years. He loved NASCAR races, Dirt Track Racing and
playing cards with his friends Tucker, Richard, Phil, Jimmy,
Joe and Smitty. In addition, he looked forward to the annual
family and extended family vacations in Ocean City,
Maryland.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Very Reverend Francis J.
Early, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Pingleton, Joe Farr, Vince Hammett,
Chris Norris, Greg Plunkett and Francis Guy. Honorary
Pallbearers will be The Seventh District Optimist Club
Members. Memorial contributions can be made to The Seventh
District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD, 20618
and/or The Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
7, Avenue, MD, 20609.
Francis Xavier "Bubba"
Wood
U.S. Army Korean War Veteran
Francis Xavier "Bubba" Wood, 76, of
Leonardtown, MD died February 4, 2008 at his residence. Born
May 26, 1931 in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late
Agnes V. Wood. He was the beloved husband of Mary Edith Wood
whom he married on April 8, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD. He is
survived by his children: David M. Wood and his wife Cyndi
of Hollywood, MD, Bruce A. Wood and his wife Carol of Lusby,
MD and Mark A. Wood and his wife Chrissy of Avenue, MD as
well as seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brothers
William R. McGee of AL and Raymond McGee of GA. Mr. Wood was
a life long St. Mary’s County resident, graduating from
military school in 1949.
He served in the US Army from 1949 to
1953 and was stationed in Korea and was a charter member and
past president of the 3rd & 6th District Rescue Squads and a
member of Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.
He was an engineer for Southern Maryland
Electric, retiring in 1985 after 32 years of employment. A
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, February
8, 2008 at 1:30 PM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church,
Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes. Interment followed in
the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews, Bob
Mattingly, Ray Bailey, Dallas Hill, John Russell, Jr.,
Michael Russell and Tom Russell. Contributions may be made
to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299,
Leonardtown, MD and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Dorothy Beatrice Thompson
February 16, 1922 - February 5, 2008
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday,
February 11, 2008 in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene,
Hollywood, MD at 10:00 AM with Rev. Verne Haskell
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation: The family will receive
friends on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where
prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
Thomas Michael "Tommy"
Ellis
Thomas Michael "Tommy" Ellis, Sr., 58, of
Leonardtown, MD died February 3, 2008 at his residence.
Born February 27, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD
he was the son of the late John William and Edna Mae Ellis,
Sr. He was the loving husband of Brenda Lee Ellis whom he
married on February 26, 1973 in Norfolk, VA. He is survived
by his children: Mike Ellis and his wife Rebecca of
California, MD, Wendy Ellis and her fiance’ Michael Lee, Sr.
of Leonardtown, MD and Cindy Longfield and her husband
Patrick of Hollywood, MD; siblings: Anne Aeby of Newark, OH,
Joseph Ellis of Harrington, DE, June Twinam, Bernard Ellis,
Donald Ellis and Lillian Prettyman all of Leonardtown, MD,
Mary C. Gilkerson of Danese, WV, Peggy Johnston of
California, MD, Dorothy Brown and Charles Ellis both of
Dunn, NC; 9 grandchildren: Emily Lee and Alexis Longfield
both of Dameron, MD, Christian Ellis, Madison Ellis and
Jordan Ellis all of California, MD, Bryan McDonald and Chase
Longfield both of Hollywood, MD and Michael Lee, Jr. of
Leonardtown, MD.
He was also preceded in death by his
siblings: John Ellis, Jr., James Ellis and Walter Ellis;
granddaughter: Kimberly Ellis. Mr. Ellis was a life long St.
Mary’s County resident where he graduated from Chopticon
High School Class of 1967.
He worked for 42 years as an auto
mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, playing cards,
watching wrestling and old westerns, going for walks,
telling stories, listening to music and spending time with
his family.
A Funeral Service will be held on
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home
Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment
will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will
be: Mike Ellis, Patrick Longfield, Michael Lee, Sr., Charles
Ellis, Christian Ellis and Bryan McDonald. Honorary
Pallbearers will be: Paul Tippett, Jr. and Pat Hurley.
John Donald Tennyson
John Donald Tennyson, 93, of Chaptico,
MD, and formerly of Avenue, MD, died February 3, 2008 at his
residence. Born December 12, 1914 in Leonardtown, MD he was
the son of the late George S. and Mary Ruth Mattingly
Tennyson.
He is survived by his children John D.
Tennyson, Jr. and his wife Lois A. of Avenue, MD and Dorothy
E. Reynolds and her late husband Richard B. of Chaptico, MD,
two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by his sister Evelyn Hutchinson of Clinton, MD. He
was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph Kelly and
George S. Tennyson.
A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County,
Seventh District, John attended River Springs School and was
employed as a waterman. He was a loving and devoted single
father to Donnie and Dottie.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held in
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith
Woods officiating. Interment followed in the church
cemetery. Pallbearers were Donnie Tennyson, Ernie Woodall,
Eddie Faunce, Robert Hodges, Tucker Brown and Robert T.
Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Ernie Friess, Pat Wood and
John Tennyson III. Contributions may be made to the Seventh
District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD
20609.
Joseph Frederick "Fred"
Bowles
WWII U. S. Army Veteran
Joseph Frederick "Fred" Bowles, 89, of
Loveville, MD died February 3, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born September 29, 1918 in Loveville, MD he was the son of
the late William Alfred and Rena Olivia Bowles. He is
survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances Nina Bowles: his
children: Joan Olivia Snodderly of Mechanicsville, MD and
Donna Marie Adams of Hollywood, MD and two grandchildren,
Derek Ryan Adams and Michaela Marie Adams. He was preceded
in death by his son-in-law George R. Adams, Jr. and his
siblings; Mabel Cooke, Catherine Boyer, Emily Council,
Alice, Daniel, William, Elmer and Olivia Bowles.
Mr. Bowles was a life long St. Mary’s
County resident where he graduated from Margaret Brent High
School. He served in the U.S. Army from April 30, 1941 –
June 6, 1941 and was employed as a pipe insulator for
Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 31 years, retiring on
June 28, 1974.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling
and especially spending time with his grandchildren. A Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, February 8,
2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Morganza, MD
with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be:
Ernest Mudd, Pat Gardiner, Jimmy Lyon, Vernon Hare, Joe
Schindler, James Bowles and Derek Adams. Michaela Adams will
be an honorary pallbearer. Contributions may be made to St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road,
Morganza, MD 20660.
Donald Garfield "Pop Pop"
Holton
Donald Garfield "Pop Pop" Holton, 61, of
Hughesville, MD formerly of Oakville, MD died February 2,
2008 in St. Mary’s County.
Born April 1, 1946 in Washington, DC he
was the son of James Edward Key and the late Mary Cecilia
Holton. He is survived by his children: James S. Dorsey,
James Knott, Mary A. Knott, Carolyn T. Green and Felicia M.
Dorsey and 11 grandchildren: DeAndre L. Dorsey, Lakeisha R.
Dorsey, Jamara S. Dorsey, Jazmen R. Dorsey, Angelica M.
Emory, Omar T. Emory, Shaneal Parker, Candis Knott, Shyron
Parker, Sterling Green, II and Mareecka’ Green. Mr. Holton
was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where he
graduated from Banneker High School Class of 1964.
He worked as a grounds keeper for the
Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home where he retired in 1986 and
received an Outstanding Service Award also in 1986. He
enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, riding and walking the
roads of St. Mary’s County to visit and/or help family and
friends.
The family will receive friends on
Friday, February 8, 2008 from 10:30 – 12:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service
will be held at 12:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Fr.
Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles
Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ricky Holton, Kevin
Holton, Trent Holton, James "Sam" Dade, Kenny Barnes and
Felton "Niles" Rothwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kelly
Butler, Chris Holton, Paris Butler and Marvin Knott.
Jerry "JJ" Keith Brash, Jr
Jerry "JJ" Keith Brash, Jr., 23 of
Mechanicsville, MD, died at Georgetown University Hospital.
Born December 19, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of
Jerry K. and Annette M. Brash.
JJ was a life long resident of St. Mary’s
County he attended Chopticon High School, he was a Welder,
JJ enjoyed many things, working on his cars, Rap music and
drawing. He collected Michael Jordan shoes and clothing. He
loved his family and was kind and always looked out for the
little guy.
In addition to his parents his is survived by his
siblings; Nicole, Joey, Tony and Amber Brash, Grandparents;
Michael and Bernadette Warren, Aunts and Uncles; Mike
Warren, Jr., Larry Brash, Danny Brash, Sr., Eugene Brash,
Patricia Ellis, Marsha Lanham and Rosemary Riston. Family
and friends are invited to a Life Celebration on Thursday,
February 7, 2008 from 5 to 8PM at the Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A.. Where Funeral Services will be held
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11AM in the Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Lewis Theodore "Ted" Birch
U. S. Navy Veteran
Lewis Theodore "Ted" Birch, 53, of Piney
Point, MD died January 30, 2008 in John Hopkins University
Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born February 25, 1954 in
Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Raymond Thompson and Ada
Stone Birch. He was the beloved husband of Agnes Elizabeth
Goddard Birch whom he married on December 8, 1979 in
Leonardtown, MD.
He is survived by his children: Tammy
Vincena and her husband Bill, Ruthie Birch, Ben Birch and
Katie Birch; siblings: Tom Ray Birch, Randy Birch, Gail
Dean, Joe Birch, Judy Free, Lou Lou Pulliam, Cheryl Rogers
and Janet Jenkins and 2 grandchildren. Mr. Birch was a life
long St. Mary’s County resident, where he graduated from
Great Mills High School Class of 1972.
Ted served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years
from February 9, 1973 – April 23, 1979. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, crabbing and making wood carvings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:30 PM in Holy
Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Msgr. John
Mylinsky officiating along with Fr. Ron Amiot, S.J. and Fr.
Joseph Sileo co-officiating. Interment will follow in the
Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Willie Free, Rodney
Thompson, Jimmy Hanson, Dan Garrett, Steve Henderson and
Donnie Poe.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tom Ray
Birch, Randy Birch and Joe Birch. Contributions may be made
to the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Mary Dora Morris Gibson
Mary Dora Morris Gibson, 90, of Abell, MD
died January 29, 2008 at her residence. Born June 25, 1917
in Abell, MD she was the daughter of the late John Foster
and Frances Geneva Ellis Morris. She was preceded in death
by her husband John David Gibson, Sr. on April 20, 1993 in
St. Mary’s Hospital; they were married on April 19, 1942 in
Washington, DC.
She is survived by her children: John
David Gibson, Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Avenue, MD and
Frances Dolores Burch of Abell, MD; sister: Eunice Marie
Morris Guy of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren: Pamela Long
and her husband Paul of Hollywood, MD, Lisa Buckler and her
husband Glenn of Avenue, MD, Gerald Burch and his wife Nancy
of Mechanicsville, MD and Charles Burch of Abell, MD and 11
great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her
siblings: Joseph Earl "Popeye" Morris, Charles Ernest
"Tootsie" Morris, Frank Victor Morris, John Sylvester "Neutsie"
Morris, Irvin Foster "Piggy" Morris and James Bernard
Morris.
Mrs. Gibson was a life long St. Mary’s
County resident, where she attended River Springs High
School. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, making
ceramics, gardening and spending time on the water.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy
Angels Catholic Church with Fr. William Gurnee officiating.
Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be: Gerald F. Burch, Jr., Charles D. Burch, Paul A.
Long, R. Glenn Buckler, Bernie Owens and Jimmy Downs.
Contributions may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church,
21335 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.
Mary Ruth "Ruthie"
Delozier
Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Delozier, 63, of
Loveville, MD died January 29, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born October 1, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter
of the late Joseph Alton and Rita Louise Vallandingham
Bailey.
She is survived by her ex-husband John
Wayne Delozier, Sr.; children, J. Wayne Delozier, Jr., of
Leonardtown, MD, Bryan A. Delozier of Ridge, MD and M. Dawn
Delozier of Loveville, MD; siblings, Karen Rogers of
Baltimore, MD, Joseph A. Bailey and Bridgett Abell both of
Loveville, MD; grandchildren, Ashley Mattingly of Lexington
Park, MD, Amber Delozier of OK, Shyann Delozier of
Hollywood, MD (children of J. Wayne Delozier) and Sebastian
Yotko of Hollywood, MD (son of M. Dawn Delozier/Yotko and
Jason Yotko).
A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County,
Ruthie graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, Leonardtown, MD
"Class of 1963." She was a school bus driver for Mother
Catherine Spalding School and the Mennonite Community as
well as an STS driver.
She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting,
cookouts, going to restaurants (she loved her seafood she
could never get enough oysters or crabs to eat), and even
though her job was to drive the bus it was more of a pastime
than a job, she loved driving the school bus with all of her
heart, all of her children from the schools were like second
children to her, and the STS drivers were her second family.
You could always count on her for a laugh
and a smile, she loved spending time with family, friends,
and her dogs Shyra and Gypsy. The family will receive
friends on Sunday, February 3, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 PM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where
prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be
held on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Keith Woods
officiating. Interment will be private.
Bernard Eugene "Bird"
Purcell
Bernard Eugene "Bird" Purcell, 67 of
Drayden, MD died January 28, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born April 29, 1940 in Pearson, MD, he
was the son of the late George T. and Lillian Marie Dyer
Purcell. He is survived by his loving wife Diane M. Purcell
whom he married on February 11, 2005 in Calvert County, MD.
He is survived by his siblings; George Purcell, Shirley Long
and Paul Purcell, all of Drayden, MD, nieces; Patricia
Purcell Wince and her husband Donnie of Valley Lee, MD, Gail
Purcell Wood and her husband Ron of Hollywood, MD and her
nephew Thomas Purcell and his wife Mary of Drayden, MD. He
is also survived by his great-nieces Meaghan Wince of Valley
Lee, MD and Kayla and Hanna Purcell of Drayden, MD as well
as his great-nephews Jay Wince of Valley Lee, MD and Dale
Wince of Compton, MD.
He was preceded in death by his sister
Hope Carey and his brother Phillip Purcell. A lifelong
resident of St. Mary’s County, Bird graduated from St.
Michael High School. He was employed as a barge pumper for
Exxon Mobil for 23 years, retiring in 1993.
He was a charter member of The Moose
Patuxent Lodge and The Waterman’s Association and he also
enjoyed gardening, his kitties and watching television. The
family will receive friends on Thursday, January 31, 2008
from 9:30-11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
Chapel where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with
Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in St.
George’s Catholic Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will
be Tommy Deagle, T.J. Boothe, Johnny Adams, Joseph Purcell,
Jimmy Trossbach and Donald Goddard.
Gail Kathryn Cronkright
Gail Kathryn Cronkright, 68 of Charlotte
Hall, MD, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2008 at
St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 25, 1939 in Cadillac,
Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and
Marjorie Archambault.
After living the majority of her life in
Lansing, Michigan Ms. Cronkright moved to St. Mary’s County
10 years ago. She was a member of the Waldorf Vineyard
Christian Fellowship. She retired in 2006 from the
Department of the Navy as a Budget Analyst. Her favorite
past times were reading suspense novels, sewing, making
wedding dresses for her family, crafting, making jewelry.
She was a very loving and devoted mother, grandmother and
great grandmother.
She is survived by her children; David
Cronkright, (Starr), Bonnie Oakes, (Rick), Deborah Renaldi
(the late Carl), Michael Cronkright, (Lynn), Mary Glotfelty,
(William) and Laura Cheeney, (James), her siblings; Jack
Archambault, (Linda) and Barbara Austin, (James) and 13
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services were held on Thursday, January
31, 2008 with Pastor Larry Richards officiating. In lieu of
flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Waldorf
Vineyard Christian Fellowship to support the Shoebox
Ministry, 2770 Old Washington Rd., P.O. Box 1853, Waldorf,
MD 20601 Interment will be private.
Patricia Ann Stirling
Patricia Ann Stirling, 53 of Great Mills,
MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, died on January 28, 2008 at St.
Mary’s Hospital. Born December 29, 1954 in Washington, DC to
the late George B. and Shirley Jean Sandridge Northern.
Ms. Stirling was a life member of the VFW
Post 9376 in Clinton, MD, and a member of the Moose,
Columbia DC Chapter 368. She enjoyed shopping and going to
lunch with family and friends, she also enjoyed country
music. Ms. Stirling was a devoted mother, grandmother and
friend.
She is survived by her children; James
(Angela) Stirling, Robert (Christina) Stirling, David
(Kelly) Hutchinson, Robert (Tracey) Kelly; sisters, Bonnie
DeBord and Donna Grace, grandchildren; Taylor, Brooke,
Katelynn, Courtney, Michkaylah, Alexis, Mikayla, David, Jr.,
Nicole and Robert, Jr., also survived by her ex-husband
Andrew R. Stirling and best friend Jackie Hutchinson and
many other relatives and friends. A Life Celebration was
held Friday, February 1, 2008. Interment was in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital, P.O. Box 527,
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Karen Gail Bond
Karen Gail Bond, 41, of Leonardtown, MD,
died January 27, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown,
MD.Gail was the eleventh of fifteen children born to Shirley
E. Bond and the late King Philip Bond, Sr. on November 29,
1966 in Leonardtown, MD. She was a life long resident of St.
Mary’s County. Gail graduated from Green Holly School in
1988 and attended The Center for Life Enrichment until
recently. Gail was a faithful and dedicated member of St.
Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Leonardtown, MD. She is survived
by her mother, Shirley E. Bond of Leonardtown, MD, her
siblings, King Philip Bond, Jr. (Sheila) of Mechanicsville,
MD, Julius Bond (Rita) of Mechanicsville, MD, Terri Taylor (Arlin)
of Forestville, MD, Deborah Austin (Arthur) of Newport News,
VA, Sandra Fant (Frederick) of Mechanicsville, MD, Paul Bond
of Mechanicsville, MD, Gary Bond, Sr. (Michelle) of Perris,
CA, Eric Bond of Suitland, MD,
Laurence William "Bill"
Miller
US Army Veteran
Bill was born and raised in North
Carolina. He graduated from Claremont High School in North
Carolina and Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa.He was
stationed in Germany during the German Crisis while he
served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. After working a
short time for the airlines in South Carolina, Bill moved to
Washington, D.C. to pursue a career with the airlines, where
he met his future wife. He then went to work for the Federal
Government.
He worked for several agencies including
the Naval Oceanographic Office and Defense Mapping Agency
and retired from the Naval Sea Systems Command in 1994.He
was preceded in death by his parents Dr. and Mrs. Laurence
W. Miller. He leaves to grieve his wife of 46 years Trinna
Lund Miller, sons Laurence and Keith, daughters-in-law Karen
and Judy. He also leaves behind four grandchildren Justin,
Scott, Mark and Rachel as well as two sisters Janice Romeo
(husband David Benfield) and Carolyn Tawney (husband Chuck)
and in-laws Ruth and Thomas Rhodes, Evelyn and Henry Kibler,
Charlotte and Jerry Reshew.
Bill loved classical music and Great
Britain. He traveled overseas fourteen times after
retirement and read numerous books on the history of the
English and French monarchy.Bill was the president of the
Lower Marlboro Town Citizens Association until he became ill
and had to resign.
He was a member of All Saints Episcopal
Church in Sunderland, Maryland for 33 years, serving as an
usher, a chalice bearer, a teller and a vestry member. A
Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Episcopal
Church, corner of Routes 2 and 4 on January 28, 2008 at 10
o’clock a.m.Memorial ContributionsCalvert Hospice, P.O. Box
838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or a Charity of One’s
Choice.
Norman E. Walker
U. S. Army WWII Veteran
Norman E. Walker of Lusby, Maryland
formally of Waysons Corner, Maryland. Norman Walker was born
on October 23, 1921 in Washington, D.C. to the late Mary
Catherine and James E. Walker. Norman is survived by his
loving wife Ruth "Penny" Walker. Devoted father of Candis
Tewell of Lusby, Maryland; Roxanne and Ginger Walker of
Silver Spring, Maryland. Beloved grandfather of Dawn Beatty,
Brandy Myers and Lindsay Tewell. Great grandfather of Starla
and Isaac Myers and Christopher Franklin. He is also
survived by numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and
friends.
PFC Norman Walker served his country
during World War II in the Army Air Corp with the 1st Air
Division. He was stationed in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe with the Air
Offensive-Europe. Mr. Walker was a member of Plumbers Union
Local #5 since 1955, the American Legion Post 274, Lusby,
Maryland and the Disabled American Veterans.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,
20 American Lane, Lusby, Maryland from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
where the funeral service will be held on Friday, February
1, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rick Hancock officiating.
Internment will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 at
Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland at 2:00
P.M. with military honors offered by the U. S. Army.
Claude Richard Carpenter
Claude Richard Carpenter, 60 of Lusby
passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital on January 18,
2008. Claude was born in Dansville, NY on March 4, 1947 to
Alene Carroll and the late Charles J. Carpenter. He is
survived by his wife, Wanda Jean Carpenter; five children,
Ricky Carpenter, Jenny Brewer, Penny, Jeanie, and Cindy;
mother, Alene Carroll; brother, Tim Carpenter, and nineteen
grandchildren.Claude loved to play music, talking on his CB,
tinkering with computers, and fishing.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday,
January 22, 2008 at 3PM in Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American
Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 with Rev. John Williams officiating.
Lawrence Lee "Larry"
Miller
U.S. Navy WWII Veteran
Lawrence Lee "Larry" Miller, 85, of
Lusby, MD, died on December 20, 2007 at the Solomons Nursing
Center in Solomons of natural causes. Mr. Miller is survived
by his wife Lucille C. "Lucy" Miller, his daughters Shelley
D. Miller of Idaho Falls, ID and Holly C. Sorrelle of
Tiberon, CA; his sons Larry L. Carlson of Norfolk, VA and
Robert L. "Scoop" Carlson of Driggs, ID; his brothers James
"Jack" Miller of Cleveland, OH and Albert Hasselo of
Columbus, OH; and his grandchildren Kala L. Jauquet, Ryan
L., Nicholas A.L., Sofia J., and Jude A. Carlson. He is
preceded in death by his first wife Muriel Blakely Miller; a
daughter, Susan L. Miller; and his sister, Julie Hasselo.
He was born on January 9, 1922 in
Cleveland, OH to the late Lawrence Lee and Irene Schaffer
Miller. Larry attended Ohio State University and The George
Washington University eventually receiving a master’s degree
in business. Larry joined the United States Navy in 1944 and
served as a Naval Aviator for the next 27 years, retiring in
1971 as a Commander in the Secretary of Defense’s Office at
the Pentagon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in
Solomons on Saturday, December 29 at 11:00 AM. Friends of
Larry and Lucy that feel a special need are invited to
attend. Family, friends and club members are cordially
invited to attend a memorial reception for Larry at Solomons
Island Yacht Club on Saturday, December 29 at 2:00 PM. Club
members are asked to pass the word to non-club members.
Larry will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on
Friday, February 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM.
Louise Marie Sweeney Stack
Louise Marie Sweeney
Stack, 82, of Hollywood, MD formerly of Prince George’s
County, died January 23, 2008 at her home. Born August 12,
1925 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late
Solomon Andrew and Mary Louise Howard Sweeney. She is
survived by her husband of 61 years, Cleo William Stack of
Hollywood, MD; daughters: Cleone Wible and her husband of
Paul of Hollywood, MD and Marilyn Anne Stack-Gill and her
husband Rob of Glen Arm, MD; son: Robert Stack and his wife
Mary of Greeley, CO. She is also survived by her
grandchildren: Kellye Nelson and her husband Steve, Kathleen
Davis and her husband Brian, Patrick Gill, Andy Stack and
his wife Jen, Suzanne Stahl and her husband Dennis and 8
great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded
in death by her brother: Andrew Sweeney. She enjoyed
traveling, spending time at the Senior and Ripple Centers
and especially loved spending time with her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated at Jan. 25th in St. John’s Catholic Church,
Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating.
Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens,
Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were: Steve Nelson, Brian
Davis, Patrick Gill, Rick Davis, Michael O’Neil and Raymond
O’Neil. Honorary Pallbearers were: Sara Nelson, Abigail
Nelson, Zachary Nelson, Madison Davis and Natalie Davis.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.
Laura May Greenwell
Laura May Greenwell, 83,
of California, MD and formerly of McAndrews, KY died January
19, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born February 3, 1924
in Lynn, WV she was the daughter of the late James Walter
and Mary Angeline Street Abshire. She was the loving wife of
the late Ignatius Valley Greenwell whom she married on
September 9, 1944 in Elkton, MD and who preceded her in
death on August 31, 1992. She is survived by her children;
Janet Jenkins and her husband Bill of Cape Coral, FL, Gerry
Greenwell and his wife Margo of Gray, TN, Danny Greenwell
and his wife Sandy of Hollywood, MD, Sharon Ferris and her
late husband Danny of Waldorf, MD and Lisa Driver of Lehigh
Acres, FL, siblings; Juanita Hutchison of Huntington, WV and
Glendine Stewart of Hawthorne, FL, as well as 6
grandchildren; Denny MacRae, Dawn (MacRae) Lopes, Gerry
Greenwell Jr., Ryan Greenwell, Margo Ann Greenwell and
Kaitlyn Greenwell and 4 great-grandchildren; Kristin, Jamie,
Jesse and Mason.
She was preceded in death
by her brothers Vernon, Dewey and James Abshire and her
sisters Retha Smith and Margie King. Laura moved to St.
Mary’s County in 1947 from McAndrews, KY and spent her
career as a homemaker for 63 years with a PhD in motherhood.
She enjoyed listening to country music, playing bingo,
growing flowers, cooking for her family and watching The
Price is Right and soaps.
The family will receive
friends on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD
where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
A funeral service was held
on Wednesday, January 23, 2008.
Pallbearers will be Forest
Wose, Ray Cameron, Joe Michael Hall, Vincent Langley, Ryan
Greenwell and Jack Behr. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny
Greenwell, Luis Lopes, Denny MacRae, James Elmer Greenwell,
Bill Jenkins and Clarence Adams. Contributions may be made
to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD
20650.
Robert James Kerr, MSgt.
U.S.A.F Veteran
Robert James Kerr, MSgt.
U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 72, of Leonardtown, MD died January 19,
2008 at his residence.
Born July 12, 1935 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late
Walter F. Kerr and Rita M. Kenny Kerr. Mr. Kerr served his
country in the United States Air Force. He was a Past
President of the Boys and Girls Club in Clinton, MD and a
member of the American Legion Post in Clinton. He had worked
with family at the Morris Point Restaurant in Abell, MD.
He is survived by his
wife, Tanya M. Kerr of Leonardtown, MD, three sons, Walter
Frederick Kerr of Bethesda, MD, David Anthony Kerr of San
Antonio, TX, John Patrick Kerr of Raleigh, NC, nine
grandchildren and two sisters, Irene Kerr of Galveston, TX
and Kathleen Kenny of Scottsdale, AZ.
Interment will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 3:00
p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
299, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Hospice House, c/o HOSPICE
of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Lula Aurilee Maddox
Lula Aurilee Maddox, 86 of California, MD
died on January 15, 2008 at Washington Hospital Center.
Born April 28, 1921 in Indian Head, MD,
she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Elise Willett.
Mrs. Maddox was a graduate of LaPlata High School. She went
to work at Patuxent River Naval Air Base in 1945 and retired
in 1979. Mrs. Maddox was a member of the St. Mary’s County
Arts Guild, St. Mary’s County Quilting Group, Order of the
Eastern Star Julia Hall Chapter #107, the Hollywood Bible
Study Group, Meals on Wheels, NARF and past president of the
Christian Women’s Society.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Maddox
was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, the late
Russell A. Maddox, her brother Guy Willett and sister Evelyn
Abell.
She is survived by her daughter’s; Elaine
Fry of California, MD and Karen Boone-Roberts of Great
Mills, MD one sister; Alberta Murphy of Auburn, Maine, three
grandchildren Tim Fry, Shawn Fry and Shannon Boone and one
great grandchild Leigha Fry.
The family will receive friends for a
Life Celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 2pm to 6pm
in the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. Charlotte Hall,
MD with prayers at 5pm. Services will be held on Monday,
January 21, 2008 at 11am in Hollywood United Methodist
Church with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating.
Interment will follow in Joy Chapel
Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339,
Lexington Park, MD 20653
