Obituaries

Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips passed away peacefully on 5, November 2020. A Navy wife for 33 years, “Chris” is survived by Charles “Butch” Phillips, her husband of 53 years, their sons Aaron and Heath, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as her younger sisters; Jayceene, Bernadine, Claudine, and Nanneene. Chris and Butch married at ages...
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Sandra C. White

Sandra C. White

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Sandra C. White entered into eternal life. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until time of service 3:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private. https://youtu.be/kf8N8t4fKJY
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Joan Whalen

On Tuesday, November 11, 2020 Joan Whalen departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Service is private. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Rd., Waldorf,...
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Nelson Odoms Jr.

Nelson Odoms Jr.

Peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, Nelson Odoms Jr., departed this earthly life in Ft.Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD, 20601. Interment will be held at Trinity Memorial Garden in Waldorf,...
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Thomas Wayne Mason, 60

Thomas Wayne Mason, 60

Thomas Wayne Mason, 60, of Morningside, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2020. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be held at a later date at Cheltenham Cemetery....
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D’Mazana Z. Lumukanda

D’Mazana Z. Lumukanda departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 12:00pm until time of service at 1:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75

Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75

Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75 of Waldorf, MD, slipped peacefully away to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1945, in Hollywood, Maryland to the late Leroy and Mary L. June. He was one of 12 siblings. His early years were spent in the Hollywood...
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Edward LeRoss Jones

Peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Edward LeRoss Jones departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Temple Hills Church of God 4814 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Mary Frances “Muff” Hannah, 76

Mary Frances “Muff” Hannah, 76

Mary Frances “Muff” Hannah, 76, of Waldorf, MD passed away at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 with her family by her side. Mary was born on April 12, 1944 in LaPlata, Maryland to the late James F. Cooksey and Elsie Grace (Shlagel) Cooksey. She met her best...
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Mary Lue Russell, 76

Mary Lue Russell, 76

Mary Lue Russell, 76 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 11, 2020 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital. Mary Lue Russell was born on March 9, 1944 in Whiting, Missouri to the late Amos Davenport and Nona Pearl (Brown) Davenport. Mary Lue Russell grew up in Missouri as one of twelve children until...
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Margaret Elizabeth (Spence) Guy, “Peggy”, 83

Margaret Elizabeth (Spence) Guy, “Peggy”, 83

Margaret Elizabeth (Spence) Guy, “Peggy”, 83, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 4, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 8, 1937 in Ellicott City, MD she was the daughter of the late Frances Cecelia (Lord) Spence and George W. Spence, Jr. Peggy was the loving wife of the late John C. Guy,...
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Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips passed away peacefully on 5, November 2020. A Navy wife for 33 years, “Chris” is survived by Charles “Butch” Phillips, her husband of 53 years, their sons Aaron and Heath, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as her younger sisters; Jayceene, Bernadine, Claudine, and Nanneene. Chris and Butch married at ages...
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Dorothy Jean Wathen,75

Dorothy Jean Wathen,75

Dorothy Jean Wathen,75 of Helen, MD died Friday, November 6, 2020 in Helen, MD. Born on March 24, 1945 in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wilmer Cusic and the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic. Ms. Wathen was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Graduated from Margaret Brent High School...
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Deborah Jean Forrest, “Debbie”,67

Deborah Jean Forrest, “Debbie”,67

Deborah Jean Forrest, “Debbie”,67 of Ridge, MD passed away on November 10, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 31, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Buckler) Reeder and George Reeder. Debbie was the loving wife of the late Patrick John Forrest, Sr. whom she married on October...
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Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92

Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92

Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92, of Leonardtown, MD, left this earth on November 10, 2020. Born on April 11, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the beloved daughter of Ignatius Jackson and Mary Catherine (Connelly) Jarboe. A lifelong resident of Leonardtown, she attended The Old Leonardtown Elementary School (where the rescue squad is...
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Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2020. Terry was born in San Bernardino, California January 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Owen Munsinger and Glory Patricia Diely. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Munsinger and sons Joe Munsinger and...
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Henry S. Baranoski, 90

Henry S. Baranoski, 90

Henry S. Baranoski, age 90, peacefully entered eternal life with his Lord on November 1, 2020. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, he was employed by the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 31 years. He married Marie Wicinski in May 1955 and raised two sons, Thomas and James. A Korean War Veteran, he...
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Martin James Colein, 66

Martin James Colein, 66, of Accokeek, MD passed away on November 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, DC on July 10, 1954 to the late Lee Colein and Aida Colein, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Colein; and brother, Larry Colein. Martin leaves behind his...
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Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68

Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68

Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68, of Tracy’s Landing, MD crossed over peacefully on November 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Steve was a loving father to his sons, Steve and Shawn, husband to his wife Judy, and brother to his sister Kathy and brother Donald. Steve was born on January 24, 1952...
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Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80

Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80

Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 1941 to Samuel and Elsie (Stallings) Thomas. Edgar grew up and graduated school in 1959 in Calvert County. He enjoyed going to the American Legion for dinners and dancing. With family he farmed tobacco but also worked...
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Katherine Wallace, 91

Katherine Wallace, 91

Katherine Wallace, age 91, of Prince Fredrick, Maryland, passed peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020. Katherine was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late John Hoy Brown, Jr. and Alice Blanche Anderson. She was sister to Rosemary O’Driscoll of Prescott Valley, AZ, and was preceded in death by siblings Alice Jean Perrigo,...
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Gary Gene Burton, 78

Gary Gene Burton, 78

Gary Gene Burton, 78, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020, at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Born on June 9, 1942, in Western Port, MD, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Hazel M. Burton. Gary worked for the Safeway/Collington Warehouse in Landover, MD, where he retired after...
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James “Jim” Alton Noble, 76

James “Jim” Alton Noble, 76 of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Hanover, PA passed away on October 31, 2020 in Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Jim was born on February 29, 1944 in Hanover, PA, he was the second son of the late Stanley and Ethel Lansinger Noble. Jim is survived by his brothers...
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Martha Jane Smith Greenwell

Martha Jane Smith Greenwell

Martha Jane Smith Greenwell (August 27, 1950 – October 29, 2020) died peacefully at her home Thursday evening with her loving husband at her side. Martha Jane “Janie” is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Wayne Greenwell, whom she married on December 14, 1996 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD....
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James Bernard Young, 62

James Bernard Young, 62

James Bernard Young, 62 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Monday, November 16, 2020 at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd, St. Inigoes, MD. Interment to follow in the church...
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