Obituaries

Richard Dement Padgett

Richard Dement Padgett

Richard Dement Padgett, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born on November 19, 1940. He and his older brothers, William and Dent, were raised “farm boys” by their parents, Wilbur and Minnie Padgett. Rick and Billy were extremely close all their lives until Billy passed away. Rick married the love of his life, Ernestine...
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Albert “Al” William Barber, Jr., 72

Albert “Al” William Barber, Jr., 72

Albert “Al” William Barber, Jr., age 72 of La Plata, Maryland, died January 23, 2019 at his residence. Al was a Deli Worker for seven years for Food Lion grocery stores and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Clinton, Maryland. He also drove heavy equipment and loved to have heated talks with...
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Karan Angela East, 53

Karan Angela East, 53

Karan Angela East, 53, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 20, 2019 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Karan was born on November 16, 1965 in Washington, DC to Lawrence Lewis East and Grace King. Karan worked at Captain Billy’s and as a plant operator at the Morgantown Generating Station. Karan was an avid lover...
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McKenzie “Cierra” Nguyen, 19

McKenzie “Cierra” Nguyen, 19

McKenzie “Cierra” Nguyen, 19 of Lusby, MD passed away on January 21, 2019 at Prince George’s Hospital Center surrounded by her family. She was born on December 7, 1999 in Washington, DC to Pamela Lynn Nguyen and the late Joseph Kirk Nguyen. Cierra graduated from Patuxent High School, Lusby, MD and went on to...
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Clydena Stevenson Ayers

Clydena Stevenson Ayers

Peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019, Clydena Stevenson Ayers, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service 2:00 pm at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD.
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Roger Dean Fallin, 71

Roger Dean Fallin, 71

Roger Dean Fallin, age 71 of Port Tobacco, Maryland, died January 22, 2019 at his residence with Hospice. Roger was a retired Correctional Officer with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years of service and a member of First Baptist Church of La Plata. He was the drummer in a few successful bands...
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Jeffrey William “Jeff” Arnheim, 53

Jeffrey William “Jeff” Arnheim, 53

Jeffrey William “Jeff” Arnheim, 53, of Huntingtown passed away January 22, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born November 6, 1965 in Maryland to Donald and Shirley (Komsa) Arnheim. Jeff was raised in Lanham and graduated from DeMatha High School. He was the owner and operator of Custom Tile & Marble Works in Huntingtown....
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John William Langley, Jr., 86

John William Langley, Jr., age 86 of Bryantown, Maryland, died January 24, 2019 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland. John was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1953-1961. In his early years, he worked on slot machines and enjoyed working on cars. He was also a member of St....
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Huntley G. Forbes

On Friday, January 25, 2019, Huntley passed away at his residence in Waldorf, Md. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 38576 Brett Way in Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will follow at Heritage Cemetery in...
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Donald C. Parthree

Donald C. Parthree went home to heaven on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland and was the son of Lt. Col. Clyde N. and Mary E. Parthree. Don grew up in Baltimore and Northern Virginia and married his high school sweetheart. They settled their young family...
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Scenia “Brandy” Wakita Cook, 57,

Scenia “Brandy” Wakita Cook, 57,

Scenia “Brandy” Wakita Cook, age 57, of Lothian Maryland, went to the Lord on Wednesday January 23, 2019 after her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born Scenia Wakita Davis on February 08, 1961 in Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry Young Davis Sr. and Melba Jean Welborn; her daughter Bobbi Jean...
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James Sidney “Sid” Coombs, 80

James Sidney “Sid” Coombs, 80, of Suffolk, Virginia, and formally of Indian Head, Maryland, passed away on January 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 9, 1938 in Pomfret, Maryland, he was the son of the late Dorothy M. Welch Coombs and Walter E. Coombs. Sid served in the...
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Norma Joyce “Sarge” Carey, 69

Norma Joyce “Sarge” Carey, 69

Norma Joyce “Sarge” Carey, 69 of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at her residence in Lusby, MD. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Washington, DC to the late Edith (Ingle) Belcher and Robert Lee Belcher. She was the loving wife to Norman Lee Carey whom she married on...
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Goyena Macaranas Boucher (Lola)

Goyena Macaranas Boucher (Lola) Born to Benito and Virginia Macaranas on October 7, 1958. Lola passed peacefully at home on January 20, 2019 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Lola was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister and cherished friend. Lola is survived by her husband Vincent Boucher; daughters Renee Basile (Joe)...
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Helen Louise Burroughs Buckler, 86

Helen Louise Burroughs Buckler, 86

Helen Louise Burroughs Buckler, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 23, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of the late James Wilson Burroughs Sr. and the late Grace Mae Cusic. Helen was born in Oraville, MD on June 20, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and...
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Joseph Jackson Holly, 100

Joseph Jackson Holly, 100 years old of Leonardtown, MD, known to many as Daddy, Pop, Pop Pop, Mr. Jack and Mr. Holly to his family and friends, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Jack was born on June 29, 1918 to the late William Jackson...
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Mildred Theodora Mason, 87

Mildred Theodora Mason, 87

Mildred Theodora Mason, 87 of Leonardtown, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 23,, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, February 1, 2019 for visitation at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624. Interment to follow at...
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Mary Agnes Curtis, 92

Mary Agnes Curtis, 92

Mary Agnes Curtis, 92 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, February 1, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Our Lady’s Church at Medley’s Neck, 41410 Medleys Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD. Interment will...
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Winnie Frank Sales

Winnie Frank Sales

Peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Winnie Frank Sales, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 10 am until time of service 11 am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church located at 1615 3rd Street NW. Washington, D.C. Interment will follow at Heritage...
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Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Heritage Cemetery.
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Shaheem Massai Barber

Shaheem Massai Barber

“Deeply Missed, Forever Loved” Our Dearest Baby Boy Shaheem Massai Barber was called home into the arms of Our Lord on January 18, 2019. How very softly you tiptoed into the world, almost silently. Only a moment you stayed but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts. Baby Shaheem was born...
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Ernest Webster Dyson

Ernest Webster Dyson

Ernest Webster Dyson died on January 20, 2019. He was born on Oct 4, 1920 to Thomas and Lucy Dyson of Pearson, Maryland. Ernest was married to his lovely wife Amanda Barnes on April 9, 1942. After serving in the US Army during World War II he returned to Maryland and became employed at...
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George French Baker Jr

George French Baker Jr

George French Baker Jr. departed this life peacefully and was called to eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2019. George was born to the late George and Louise Baker on January 19, 1952. George was educated in St. Mary’s County at White Marsh Elementary and Banneker High School. He served six months in basic...
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Betty Lou Oliver, 83

Betty Lou Oliver, 83

Betty Lou Oliver, age 83 of La Plata, Maryland, died January 12, 2019 at her residence with Hospice. Betty was a private self-employed Health Care Provider. She loved her family and taking care of others. She enjoyed dancing and music. She will be fondly remembered by all her nieces and nephews. She was the...
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Eleanore Ann Thompson Gardner, 106

Eleanore Ann Thompson Gardner, 106

Eleanore Ann Thompson Gardner, 106 of Newburg, Maryland, died January 12, 2019 at her residence. A long-time resident of Washington, DC, Eleanore was a dedicated employee of Phi Gamma Delta for 45 years. In 2014, she moved to Southern Maryland to her beloved “Banks O’Dee” with her caretakers, Rugiatu Kamura and Maxine Dixon. She...
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