Obituaries

Sarah “Sally” Ellen Gates, 85

Sarah “Sally” Ellen Gates, 85

Sarah “Sally” Ellen Gates, 85 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away with family at her side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, on May 15, 2019. Born March 26, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the loving daughter of the late Kinney Baxter and Sarah Allen. She grew up in Washington, D.C. along with...
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Denise Maria Giles, “Dee Dee”, 56

Denise Maria Giles, “Dee Dee”, 56

Denise Maria Giles, “Dee Dee”,56, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Philadelphia, PA passed away on May 15, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1963 and was the loving daughter of Barbara Coleman and William Coleman of McKinney, TX. Dee Dee is survived by her daughter Jazmine Bottoms (Enrique Saunders)...
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Mark D. Conley, 50

Mark D. Conley, 50

Mark D. Conley, 50, of White Plains, MD passed away on May 12, 2019 at the University of Maryland Baltimore Hospital Center. Born in Washington, DC on January 2, 1969 to the late Paul T. Conley, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Conley and Jerry Overstreet. Mark is survived by...
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Jarvis Paton Collins, 78

Jarvis Paton Collins, 78

Jarvis Paton Collins, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away May 10, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Jarvis was born on March 22, 1941 in Jolo, West Virginia to the late Morris and Ora Bell Smith Collins. Jarvis was a zoning inspector for Prince George’s County where he retired after 25 plus...
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William Douglas “Doug” Willett, 82

William Douglas “Doug” Willett, 82 of Pomfret, Maryland, died May 10, 2019. Doug was the owner of Willett Novelty Company for 40 plus years. In his earlier years, he was a plasterer. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pomfret, Maryland, the Waldorf Moose Lodge, the Maryland National Guard Company D,...
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Yolanda Marie “Judy” Clopton, 84

Yolanda Marie “Judy” Clopton, 84

Yolanda Marie “Judy” Clopton, 84 of Richmond Virginia (formerly of La Plata, Maryland) passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born to Salvatore Alfonso and Maria Concetta Alfonso on May 4, 1935 in Rutland, Vermont. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by husband, William Wesley...
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Charles Henry Scott, 90

Charles Henry Scott, 90

Charles Henry Scott, 90, of Welcome, MD passed away on May 9, 2019. Born in Nanjemoy, MD on July 4, 1928 to the late John Scott and the late Medie Scott, he is also predeceased by his brother, Colbert Scott; sister, Bessie Ryland; and sons-in-law, Charles Garner, Wayne St. Clair and James Wathen. Charles...
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James “Jimmy” Joseph Brosnan, 80

James “Jimmy” Joseph Brosnan, 80

James “Jimmy” Joseph Brosnan, 80, of White Plains, MD passed away on May 4, 2019 at the University of Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born on July 7, 1938 in Maryland Park, MD to the late James Brosnan and the late Pauline Brosnan, Jimmy is also preceded in death by his sister,...
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Amanda Diane Williams, 36

Amanda Diane Williams, 36

Amanda Diane Williams, 36, of La Plata Maryland passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1982, at Physicians Memorial Hospital in La Plata Md. to the late Donald and Brenda Skinner. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Brian Williams, brother, Danny Skinner (Anna), sister, Christine Barber (Nevin), two...
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Katherine Jean Absher

Katherine Jean Absher

Katherine Jean Absher, a vibrant woman who was full of energy and light, passed away at the age of 60 after succumbing to Pancreatic cancer on Monday May 6, 2019. Katherine courageously fought a difficult battle against the disease for two years prior to her death, becoming an inspiration to those who knew and...
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Shirley Schellin, 83

Shirley Schellin, 83

Shirley Schellin, 83, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away at her home on May 9, 2019 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Shirley was born on June 4, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late John and Violet Davis. She grew up in the DC area and attended Oxon Hill High School. She...
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Jerry Douglas Tasker, 67

Jerry Douglas Tasker, 67

Jerry Douglas Tasker, 67, of Owings passed away May 13, 2019. He was born March 9, 1952 in Madison, NC to Austin and Della (Smith) Tasker. Jerry has been a resident of Calvert County for the past 11 years, where he has owned and operated Calvert County Tree Experts. Jerry is known to his...
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Robert “Bob” Eugene Hood

Robert “Bob” Eugene Hood

Robert “Bob” Eugene Hood of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at home on May 11, 2019. He was born to Fay Sims Hood and the late Donald “Gene” Eugene Hood in Washington, DC on August 4, 1954. Bob was an adventurous spirit, a quality he instilled in his daughters. He started his career as...
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Jonathan Alan Wessels, 28

Jonathan Alan Wessels, 28

Jonathan Alan Wessels, 28, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 10, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born on June 2, 1990 in Cheverly, MD to David R. Wessels and the late Karen D. Wessels. Jonathan was an extremely devoted father to his son whom he loved dearly. He loved music and...
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David Lee Fowler, 73

David Lee Fowler, 73

David Lee Fowler, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 13, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 12, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the loving son of Martha Fowler of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Marvin Fowler. David was the loving husband of Valerie Fowler whom he married on April 25,...
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Rhudel Thelma Savoy

Rhudel Thelma Savoy

Rhudel Thelma Savoy departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. for memorial services.
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Joann Hope Carter, 56

Joann Hope Carter, 56

Joann Hope Carter, 56, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on May 11th, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17th, 1963 in Orleans France, she was the daughter of Mary Luckett and the late Ralph Luckett. Joann Carter was a homemaker, and a Mom. She loved listening to music, dancing,...
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John Berkman Norris, Jr., 75

John Berkman Norris, Jr., 75

John Berkman Norris, Jr., 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to Loretta Beaven Norris and the late John Berkman Norris, Sr. both of Leonardtown, MD. John is a lifelong resident of St....
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Louis Edward Quinlan, 80

Louis Edward Quinlan, 80

Louis Edward Quinlan, age 80, of Hollywood, MD, died on Friday, May 10th, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born to Beverly Elizabeth Souder and John Joseph Quinlan on July 17, 1938 in Savage, MD, in the middle of a fierce thunderstorm, as the...
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Beatrice F. Bottley

Beatrice F. Bottley

Beatrice F. Bottley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd St. NW Washington DC 20001.Internment at Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, Maryland.
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William Johnson

William Johnson

William Johnson departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Family and Friends will unite on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Inurnment at Cheltenham Veteran Cemetery at a later date.
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Anja Thora Sigurdsson, 47

Anja Thora Sigurdsson, 47, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away April 27, 2019. She was born June 4, 1971 to Marianne (Geiger) and Ivar Sigurdsson. She was raised in Prince Frederick and Owings, and graduated from the Calverton School in Huntingtown. She was a self-employed hairdresser, and in her leisure time enjoyed playing piano,...
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Sergio Manuel Hernandez, Jr. 37

Sergio Manuel Hernandez, Jr. 37

Sergio Manuel Hernandez, Jr. 37, of Charlotte Hall, MD departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, after succumbing to injuries from an automobile accident. He was born March 9, 1982 in Washington, D.C. He is the son of the late Sergio Manuel Hernandez Sr. and Salvadora (Fernandez) Hernandez of Capital Heights, MD. Sergio...
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Charles Brown

Charles Brown

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Charles Brown departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Tyrone Jay Frederick Jr.

Tyrone Jay Frederick Jr.

Tyrone Jay Frederick Jr. entered into eternal peace on Monday, May 6, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm at New Community COGIC, 3480 Catterton Place , Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will be at Heritage Cemetery Waldorf, MD. The family...
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