Obituaries

Robert Morlene Holt “Bussie”, 67

Robert Morlene Holt “Bussie”, 67

Robert Morlene Holt, affectionately known as “Bussie”, 67 of Hollywood, MD, entered into eternal life on November 4, 2019 at his home. Robert was born on April 19, 1952 to the late Carrie Elizabeth (Mason) Holt and John Columbus Holt. Robert attended St. Mary’s Public Schools. Robert was a farmer for years and afterwards...
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Shirlynn Lamar O’Brien, 72

Shirlynn Lamar O’Brien, 72

Shirlynn Lamar O’Brien, 72 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away in Callaway, MD, on November 6, 2019. “Lynn” as she was affectionately known, as well as “Chick” to family and friends, was born on March 20, 1947 in Washington, S.E., DC. to the late Bernard L. Gordon and Shirley A. Dean Gordon. After graduating from...
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Pattie Ann Hayes

Pattie Ann Hayes

Peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019, Pattie Ann Hayes departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 15, 2019 for 10:00am until time of Celebration of Life 11:00am at Middleton Hall 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will be Private.
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Sandra Gambeski Diachenko, 81

Sandra Gambeski Diachenko, 81

Sandra Gambeski Diachenko, 81, of La Plata, MD, died on November 5, 2019 at SagePoint Senior Living, La Plata, MD. Sandra was born on March 10, 1938 in Bayside, NY to the late George and Wanda (néee, Skura) Gambeski. Sandra was a reading tutor and testing center instructor at the College of Southern Maryland,...
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Margaret Geraldine Dudding, 80

Margaret Geraldine Dudding, 80

Margaret Geraldine Dudding, 80, of Indian Head, MD and formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away on November 7, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center. Born July 17, 1939 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late George King and Amy (Clark) King. She was a homemaker. Margaret is survived by her husband Wayne...
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Lisa Kay Dalton, 50

Lisa Kay Dalton, 50

Lisa Kay Dalton, 50, was called to rest peacefully among the heavenly angels on Monday November 4th 2019. Lisa is survived by her mother, Marsha Ellen McCauley Gendron; her father and stepmother, Dave and Marilynn Dalton; her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Alycia Dalton; her nephew, Cole Dalton; and her nieces, Taylor and Ashlyn...
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Nancy Jane Ingvalson, 83

Nancy Jane Ingvalson, 83

Nancy Jane Ingvalson, age 83 of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, died on November 5, 2019 surrounded by her daughters. Nancy was a Retail Manager for 45 plus years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was the daughter of Thomas and Malvina Dorothy Wyatt. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Calisti (Tom), Karon Powell,...
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Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99

Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99

Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99 of Piney Point, MD, passed away on November 6, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born February 27, 1920 in Flint Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Ada Rutherford Wince and Daniel Wince. Warren was the loving husband of the late Mildred Elizabeth Eberle Wince whom he married...
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Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66

Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66

Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66 of Avenue, MD passed away on November 4, 2019 in Abell, MD. Born May 18, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Esther and Daryl Aloysius Pilkerton. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband James Larry Cooper, Sr. on July 21, 2003. She is...
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Elijah Joseph Bijou

Elijah Joseph Bijou

Suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019, Elijah Joseph Bijou departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite to celebrate his life on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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James Jordan, Sr

James Jordan, Sr

James Jordan, Sr. went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 1, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of life celebration 11:00 am at Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 2020 13th St NW, Washington, DC. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Bladensburg, MD.
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Welfredo Salinas “Willie” DeJesus, 56

Welfredo Salinas “Willie” DeJesus, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away November 2, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was born on June 30, 1963 in the Philippines to the late Pedro DeJesus and Betty Penullar DeJesus of Lexington Park, MD. On February 28, 2011, Willie married his beloved wife,...
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Ottie Franklin Gates, 86

Ottie Franklin Gates, 86

Ottie Franklin Gates, 86, of Charlotte Hall, formerly of Tazewell, VA passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Joyce Price Gates, by his side on November 6, 2019. Born on December 6, 1932, in Bartley, WV, he was the son of the late Creed F. and Mammie (Gravely) Gates. He entered the US Army...
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Marilyn Dolores Wells Cox, 86

Marilyn Dolores Wells Cox, 86, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Marilyn was born on January 1, 1933 in Hoopeston, Illinois. She was born into a large family of one brother and 7 sisters of which she was the second youngest and the first baby born in her home...
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Daniel “Danny” Wayne Dewdney, 54

Daniel “Danny” Wayne Dewdney, 54, of Waldorf, MD passed away on November 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Washington, DC on December 15, 1964 to Adrien and Mary Robert. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brother, William Dewdney, II. Danny is preceded in...
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Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91, of Huntingtown passed away November 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 21, 1928 in Canton, OH to Lynnwood John and Ethelinda (Seefong) Plastow. Donald was raised in Canton, OH. He joined the United States Army on August 4, 1950 and was honorably discharged on...
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Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93, of Aquasco passed away November 5, 2019 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born April 6, 1926 in Hillside to Oscar Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Keech) Gray. Paul was raised in Prince George’s County. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Paul...
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The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief, President, Firefighter, and Life Member Jimmy Rye

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief, President, Firefighter, and Life Member Jimmy Rye

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of another long-time member Jimmy Rye, Past Chief, Past President, Firefighter, and Life Member passed away yesterday evening after a long illness. For many decades, he served our Department and community and held numerous ranks within the Department. His fire service career touched many,...
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Glenn Miachel Long, 66

Glenn Miachel Long, 66, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 1, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born February 25, 1953 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late Franklin William Long and Shirley Jeanette (Berry) Long. Glenn graduated from Parkdale Senior High in 1971 and moved to Calvert County from...
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Jason Earl Richards, 33

Jason Earl Richards, 33

Jason Earl Richards, 33, of Mechanicsville, MD died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1986 in Clinton, Maryland to Donald Vinson Richards and Donna Charlene Frost Richards of Mechanicsville, MD. Jason graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to become a HVAC Technician that could...
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Mary Ann Cook, 70

Mary Ann Cook, 70

Mary Ann Cook, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2019. Mary Ann was born on January 16, 1949 at Bethesda Naval Hospital to the late Rodrick and Annabelle Thomas of Bradberry Heights, MD. It was in Bradberry Heights that Mary met her husband Tommy Cook Sr., who...
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Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89

Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89

Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89, of Temple Hills, MD received her wings on October 31, 2019. She was born in Laplata, MD on October 17, 1930 and is the daughter of the late James and Catherine Jackson. Inez affectionately known as “Mink” enjoyed spending time with her family and praising the Lord no matter...
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Wesley Melvin Linn, Sr., 50

Wesley Melvin Linn, Sr., 50, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away unexpectedly in Clinton, MD on November 1, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1968 in Cheverly, MD to the late James Howard Linn and Shirlenne Jean Swick Linn. Wes graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to become an auto mechanic for...
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Tammy Louise Tippett, 47

Tammy Louise Tippett, 47

Tammy Louise Tippett, 47, of Avenue, MD passed away suddenly on November 2, 2019. She was born on January 25, 1972 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the loving daughter of John (Dike) Tippett, and the late Gloria Ann Tippett of Avenue, MD. Tammy is survived by her brother John Gregory Tippett of California, MD....
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Patricia Clarke Lynch, 84, “Trixie”

Patricia Clarke Lynch, 84, “Trixie”

Patricia Clarke Lynch, known to friends as “Trixie”, passed away on November 1, 2019, at the age of 84 years. A native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland she was born on February 1, 1935 in St. Inigoes, MD. She was the daughter of the late Thomas B. Clarke, Senior and Evelyn Sherbert Clarke. She...
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