Obituaries

Roger Lee Sipe, 72

Roger Lee Sipe, 72

Roger Lee Sipe, 72, of Middletown, DE and a longtime resident of Calvert County, passed away September 5, 2019. Roger was born December 2, 1946 in Prince Frederick to William Cecil and Sadie Mae (Brightwell) Sipe and was raised in Owings. He was a lifelong tobacco farmer working with Wilson Dowell for over twenty...
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Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Ferguson, 85

Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Ferguson, 85

Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Ferguson, 85, of Salisbury and formerly of Friendship passed away September 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1933 in Camp Creek, WV to Clarkson Lacy and Essie Grey (Reed) Ferguson. Kenny was raised in Camp Creek, WV and graduated from Spanishburg High School in 1951. He married...
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Robert Burton “Bob” Brown, 83

Robert Burton “Bob” Brown, 83

Robert Burton “Bob” Brown, 83, of Huntingtown passed away September 9, 2019 in Annapolis. He was born November 26, 1935 in Syracuse, NY to Allen W. and Ruth Elizabeth (Hyatt) Brown. He was raised in Marcellus, NY and graduated from Marcellus High School. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and...
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Lillian Deloris Moore, 85

Lillian Deloris Moore, 85

Lillian Deloris Moore, 85, of Huntingtown passed away August 23, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to George Henry and Gladys Beatrice (Beall) Pixton. Lillian was raised in Washington, D.C. and married William Lynn Moore, Jr. on August 8, 1949. She lived in...
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Charles Ray “Butch” Kissinger, Jr., 75

Charles Ray “Butch” Kissinger, Jr., 75

Charles Ray “Butch” Kissinger, Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville passed away September 4, 2019. He was born October 23, 1943 in Washington, D.C., to Charles Ray Sr. and Agnes Maria (Johnson) Kissinger. Butch was raised in Clinton and graduated from Surrattsville High School. He joined the United States Army on April 1, 1965 and was...
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Shirley Dolores Harper-Bellamy

Shirley Dolores Harper-Bellamy

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Shirley Dolores Harper-Bellamy departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Macedonia Baptist Church 3412 South 22nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204 . Interment immediately following at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park 8420 Little River Tpke, Annandale, VA 22003.
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Ruby Hewitt Cheseldine, 97

Ruby Hewitt Cheseldine, 97

Ruby Hewitt Cheseldine, 97, of Bushwood, MD died September 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on March 4, 1922 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Hiram Hewitt and Madeline Long Hewitt. Ruby was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. On November 6, 1962 she married her...
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Rita “Alyce” Jarboe, 101

Rita “Alyce” Jarboe, 101

Rita “Alyce” Jarboe, 101, of California, MD passed away September 7, 2019 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. She was born on September 17, 1917 in Scotland, MD to the late James Parran Tennyson and Susan Maria Ridgell Tennyson. Alyce is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She was born...
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Connie Lynn Shepherd, 70

Connie Lynn Shepherd, 70

Connie Lynn Shepherd, 70, of Lexington Park, MD died September 7, 2019 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 9, 1949 in Muskogee, OK to the late Louis Moore and Clarice Neff Moore. Connie worked in the retail industry for over 50 dedicated years. She spent...
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The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department Sadly Announces Passing of Life Member Charles “Mike” Wills

The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department Sadly Announces Passing of Life Member Charles “Mike” Wills

The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Active Life Member Charles “Mike” Wills. Mike passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Mike joined our station on February 14th, 1980 at the age of 15. Including this year, Mike has had 39...
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Robert Randall Smith “Randy”, 60

Robert Randall Smith “Randy”, 60

Robert Randall Smith “Randy”, 60, of North Beach, MD, passed away on September 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1959 in Charleroi, PA to Robert “Rusty” and Norma Jean Smith. Randy was raised in Arlington, VA and graduated from Yorktown High School. He was married to his beloved Adrienne who...
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Angela Denise O’Dell Seward, 32

Angela Denise O’Dell Seward, 32

Angela Denise O’Dell Seward, 32, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 in West Virginia. Born on August 7, 1987, in Clovis, New Mexico, she is the daughter of David Ray O’Dell and Vickie Luvonne Spencer. Angela graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to receive her License in Cosmetology. She...
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Willie Matthew Taylor, 83

Willie Matthew Taylor, 83

Willie Matthew Taylor, 83, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, (formerly of Park Hall, MD) peacefully passed away on 3 September, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. Willie was born on April 07, 1936 in Park Hall, MD., to the late Samuel C. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Luvenia Matthews Taylor. Willie graduated from Jarboesville...
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Sheila Bernice Powell

On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Sheila Bernice Powell departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, September 12, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at From the Heart Ministries,4949 Allentown Rd, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment to follow at National Harmony Memorial Park, Hyattsville,...
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David Bush

On Friday, August 30, 2019, David Bush departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service 12:30 pm at Camp Springs Community Baptist Church, 8040 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The interment is private. David Bush was born on March 3, 1963,...
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Kelvin Douglas

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Kelvin Douglas entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 7, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Rd, Waldorf,...
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Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello

Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello

Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello passed into the arms of our Lord on September 1, 2019. She was born on February 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the only child of Joseph P. and Jane Forrest Barber Russell, who preceded her in death. Bobbi is survived by three children, Thomas J. Longobardi, Cathy...
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Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45

Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45

Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45, of Waldorf, MD, died peacefully at home on August 27, 2019 at 11:03pm. She was born on September 14, 1973 in Melbourne, FL to Marla Demps and the late Wallace Ross. She attended public schools in Brevard County, FL. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, an excellent...
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Colleen Janet Campbell, 82

Colleen Janet Campbell, 82

Colleen Janet Campbell, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 27, 2019 at Charles Regional Medical Center. Colleen was born on February 8, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to the late Roy Carroll and Carla (Peterson) Carroll. Colleen married the love of her life, Dean H. Campbell on June 8th, 1976 in St....
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Anna Groner, 98

Anna Groner, 98

Anna Groner, 98, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 at Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD. She was born on February 2, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Michael Elinski and Pauline Chichersky Elinski. On April 26, 1952 Anna married her beloved husband, James A. Groner at St. Therese...
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Nancy Harriet Rice, 76

Nancy Harriet Rice, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 31, 2019 at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, MD. She was born on November 30, 1942 in St. Johnsbury, VT to the late William A. Ross and Doris V. Rich Ross. Nancy is a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy. On June 26, 1960...
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Daisy McDougal

Daisy McDougal

On Monday, August 26, 2019, Daisy McDougal entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 6th 10:00 am until time of Service at New Southern Rock Baptist Church 750 Buchanan St, NW, Washington, D.C. Interment Private.
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Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86

Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86

Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2019. Mr. Nagel had suffered with Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Willard S. Nagel and Mary (Sartin) Nagel. He is survived by his...
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Florence Elizabeth Ellis, 93

Florence Elizabeth Ellis, 93

On Monday, August 26, 2019, “Heaven Gained a New Angel!” Florence Elizabeth Ellis, Age 93, passed gently into God’s Hands after her perseverance to live life to the fullest, while struggling with many health issues. Florence was a long-time resident of Waldorf, Maryland. She was residing at Restore Health Rehabilitation Center in White Plains,...
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Douglas Montgomery Kopp “Dougie”

Douglas Montgomery Kopp “Dougie”

Douglas Montgomery Kopp, October 20, 1938 – August 25, 2019 Our dearly beloved Douglas Montgomery Kopp – endeared as “Dougie”, Dad and Daddy, Beach Comber, Kopp, Kopper, electronics genius, master mechanic, gardener, poet, WB3HLC, et al. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Charles Larry and Ruth Jones Kopp, and his brothers Richard...
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