Ellyn Jane Van Gilder, 70, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on July 17, 2020 at her home. Born on May 28, 1950 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Sullivan (Coulter) and Edward F. Sullivan. On April 3, 1971, Ellyn married the love of her life, Lawrence J. Van...
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James Alvin Johnson, Jr., 69, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on July 16, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 14, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Alvin Johnson, Sr. and Anna Mae Unkle Johnson. He attended Little Flower Catholic School and graduated from Great...
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On June 22, 2020, Willie Thomas transitioned peacefully from his earthly home and began the journey to his eternal home. Born November 6, 1926, he lived through ninety-three years of challenges, triumphs and joys. Not only did he witness historical times and events, but in his own quiet, persistent, and determined spirit, he left...
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The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad sadly announce the passing of long time Auxiliary Member and Emergency Medical Services Responder Michael T. Johnson on Friday, July 10, 2020. Mike joined the SDVFDRS auxiliary in 2002 and immediately joined the famous “back kitchen grilling team”, taking over...
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Nathaniel Pace II, of Maryland, departed this earthly life Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Greensboro, NC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, July, 17, 2020 beginning at 9:00 am until time of private service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Live steam link: https://youtu.be/bV0DwRCmPYo
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Thomas “ Tommy” John Miller Jr, passed away peacefully at home on 30 April 2020.
He was born July 8, 1964 in Baltimore, MD to Thomas and Zetta Miller.
Tommy graduated from La Plata High School in 1983. He later went on to work for, and retire from, the International Union of Operating Engineers, IUOE Local...
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Margaret “Maggie” Hathaway,85, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Ireland passed away on June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Ireland and was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Woods Garland and Matthew Gartland. Maggie is survived by her daughter Beverly Ann Bean of St. Mary’s...
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Marsha passed away peacefully at her home in Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Lillian Alice Guy and James Richard Downs. She is survived by her husband, Donnie, her brother, Ricky Downs of Mechanicsville, MD and her sister, Tere Vallandingham (Joe) of Clements,...
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Patricia Carolyn Griffith Biondi, 91, of Ridge, MD, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2020. She was born April 8, 1929 in Frederick, MD to the late Clyde Griffith and Myra Landella Etchinson Griffith. Patricia was an active long-time member of First Saints Community Church of Ridge. For many years she was...
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Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 21, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan. Due to the death of his mother and father...
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William “Bill” Conrad Lederer, 83, of Baden, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Bill was born on May 4, 1937 in Washington, D.C. He was the first son of Conrad and Irma Lederer (both deceased). His only sibling, John was born fifteen (15) years later. Their home...
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Patricia “Patty” Lynn Morgan McKinney was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on November 15th, 1958 to Dorothy Morgan and the late William Morgan, Jr. Patty graduated from Chopticon High School in 1976. She married David Lee McKinney on June 15th, 1978 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She retired as a mail carrier from the United States Postal...
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On June 23rd, 2020 Richard Allen Hayes Sr., affectionally known as Dickie, was called home while surrounded by the loving comfort of his family. Dickie was born on February 2nd, 1941 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. His time in the Navy, as an electrician, brought him to Southern Maryland, where he found a place...
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Harry Bernard Wallach, Sr., 85, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away on June 27, 2020 at his residence. Born November 13, 1934 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harry Elmer Wallach and Loretta Elizabeth (Costello) Wallach. Harry served in the U.S. Army from April 22, 1957...
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Sandra “Sandy” (Teears) Black age 78, of Washburn, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at The Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO. She was born October 6, 1941 in the radio station at Zarephath, NJ. She was the daughter of Elmer Daniel and Maxine (Hibler) Smith. On August 12, 2000 in Lexington Park,...
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Stacy L. Farnese, 50, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away June 18, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home. Stacy was born on October 9, 1969 in Washington D.C. to Robert and Shirley Waddell. After graduating from High School, Stacy went on to get her Nursing Degree and went to work as a...
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Jimmy Edward Wathen, 54, of Callaway, MD, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Dameron, MD. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Angela Wathen (Carroll) and daughters Sophia Wathen and Ashley Wathen. Jimmy was a devoted father and husband, the true definition of a provider. He was employed by Carroll’s Equipment and worked as...
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Pat Long, formerly of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a courageous 20-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on February 1, 1938 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The only daughter of the late Clair Edwin Penrod and Marjorie Elizabeth.(Scottie) Hill Penrod. She is survived by her husband...
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Lacy Jean Bullard, age 33, of Hughesville, MD passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020 due to multiple health complications. She first embraced the world with her loving presence on July 19, 1986 in Washington D.C. to Paul Blake Bullard Jr of Hughesville, MD and Susan Bullard Pierce of Leonardtown, MD. Lacy enjoyed many...
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“Traveling the road of life creates many memories…memories that lives forever in the minds and hearts of those whose lives were touched during the journey and when the journey on earth is completed, we find peace in the belief that a new and better journey begins.” Mr. Emanuel Gipson and his twin brother, Nathaniel,...
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Judith ‘Judy’ Dean, 79, of Huntingtown, MD passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on May 18, 2020. Born to Harry and Floda Alt in Smoke Hole, WV on December 21, 1940, she was the youngest of 8 with 5 sisters and 2...
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