Obituaries

James Richard “Jimmy” Hunt III, 50

James Richard “Jimmy” Hunt III, 50

James Richard “Jimmy” Hunt III, 50, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on Thursday September 13, 2018 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 3, 1968 in Cheverly, MD to Joy Faye Tilton of Solomons, MD. Jimmy is a 1986 graduate of Northern High School. He...
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William “Billy” Daniel Shumaker, II, 59

William “Billy” Daniel Shumaker, II, 59

William “Billy” Daniel Shumaker, II, 59 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 13, 2018 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Billy was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Camp Springs, MD, later moving to Southern Maryland as an adult. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy where he...
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Ronald Stalnaker, 67

Ronald Stalnaker, 67

Ronald Stalnaker, 67, of Hughesville, MD passed away on September 13, 2018, at UMMC, Baltimore, MD. He was born on September 16, 1950 in Elkins, WV to the late Chester Stalnaker and Josephine Robinson Stalnaker. Ron graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1969. He completed the GSA Elevator Training program and was employed by...
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Larry Herbert Russell, Sr., 74

Larry Herbert Russell, Sr., 74

Larry Herbert Russell, Sr., 74, of California, Maryland, transitioned from earth to his heavenly reward on September 12, 2018 at his home. Larry was born on June 10, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to Alberta (Perry) and Richard Russell. He was a native of Virginia who lived in St. Mary’s County, Maryland since 1988. He...
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Walter Lee Mathis, Jr

Walter Lee Mathis, Jr

Walter Lee Mathis, Jr. born on September 24, 1943, in Griffin, Georgia and passed away peacefully at his home in Valley Lee, Maryland on Thursday, September 13, 2018, after a long illness. He was the son of Walter Lee Mathis, Sr. and Mary Buggs Mathis. Walter attended public schools in Griffin, Georgia. In 1962,...
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Agnes Ann Crafton, 77

Agnes Ann Crafton, 77

Agnes Ann Crafton, 77, of Dameron, MD departed this earthly life on September 13, 2018. After a short stay at the Hospice House, Valley Lee, MD. Surrounded by her loving family & close friends. Agnes was born in Beachville, MD, to the late Albert E. and Nellie Ann Milburn Butler on July 28, 1941....
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Gloria Blue

Gloria Blue

Peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018 , Gloria went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Tuesday, September 25, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road Waldorf, MD. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.
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Lt. Col. Charles E. Morrison, Jr. (Ret.), 86

Lt. Col. Charles E. Morrison, Jr. (Ret.), 86

Lt. Col. Charles E. Morrison, Jr. (Ret.), 86, of LaPlata, MD died on September 7, 2018 peacefully at home with loved ones. Charles “Ol’man” was born January 25, 1932 in Bronxsville, NY to Margaret (Blair) and Charles E. Morrison, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Starley (Hunsberger) Morrison; son, Charles...
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Edward L. Swann, 72

Edward L. Swann, 72

Edward L. Swann, 72, of Newburg, MD passed away at home on September 12, 2018. Born January 26, 1946 to the late Wilson E. Swann and Dorothy A. Wise, Edward Lee was a carpenter and waterman whose hobbies included woodworking, gardening and boating. He loved his dogs and cats, and his morning cup of...
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Charles Michael “Mike” Foley, Sr, 76

Charles Michael “Mike” Foley, Sr, 76

Charles Michael “Mike” Foley, Sr, 76, of Saint Leonard passed away at home on September 8, 2018. Mike was born in Washington, DC on February 12, 1942 to the late Harry A and Frances Foley. He was a union carpenter last working building Giant Food Stores. Mike was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles...
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John Edgar “Bud” Humphrey, Jr., 96

John Edgar “Bud” Humphrey, Jr., 96

John Edgar “Bud” Humphrey, Jr., 96, of Dowell, MD, passed away on September 9, 2018 at his residence. Born January 31, 1922 in Cove Point, MD, he was the son of the late John Edgar Humphreys, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Joy) Humphreys. Bud married Eunice Virginia (Dowell) Humphrey on January 11, 1941 in Baltimore,...
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Elva Theora “Little Bits” Williams, 79

Elva Theora “Little Bits” Williams, age 79 of Ft. Washington, Maryland (formerly of Cape May, New Jersey), died September 9, 2018 at Sagepoint Living Center in La Plata, Maryland. Elva was a Secretary with the Social Security Administration for 20 plus years in Chicago, Illinois. She was a Caricature Artist who loved clothes, shopping,...
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Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Womble, 98

Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Womble, age 98 of White Plains, Maryland (formerly of Cameron, North Carolina), died September 9, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. In her early years, Mildred worked at various positions in her hometown in North Carolina, including Librarian at Massey Hill High School....
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Arlene Parker Hughes, 68

Arlene Parker Hughes, 68, died, September 10, 2018 at MedStar Southern Maryland , surrounded by family and Good Samaritans. Born on February 1, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Brown Given and Anthony Parker Given. She was raised in Valencia, PA, were she was involved in 4H, Mars...
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Joseph F. “Joe” Weingarden, III, 88

Joseph F. “Joe” Weingarden, III, age 88 of Waldorf, Maryland (formerly of Lake Gaston, Virginia), died September 5, 2018 at the Charles County Hospice House. Joe, in his early years, served nine years with the Maryland National Guard and worked as a Steamfitter with the local union. For the last 30 years of his...
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Mary Agnes Bailey, 93

Mary Agnes Bailey, 93

Mary Agnes Bailey, 93, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Loveville, MD passed away on September 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1924 in Loveville, MD she was the daughter of the late Mary Alma Hancock and Joseph Morgan Hancock. Mary was the wife of the late John Robert Bailey,...
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Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr

Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr

Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr. of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 7, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Dynard, MD and was the son of the late Grace Irene Lacey Quade and James Carroll Quade. Stephen is survived by his wife Anna Marie Quade of Leonardtown, MD whom he married...
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Kenneth James Hubley, 67

Kenneth James Hubley, 67

Kenneth James Hubley, 67 of California, MD passed away on September 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1951 in Boston, MA to the late Stephen James “Jim” Hubley and Helen Marie Devery Hubley. Ken is a graduate of Parks College (Now called: University of St. Louis) where...
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Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86

Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86

Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86, of Shadyside, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Dickie was born to the late Fernando Wilson Weems and Mamie Lena (Jenkins) Weems in Shadyside, Maryland on January 14, 1932. He was born at home on Red Top Farm,...
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Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60

Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60

Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60, of Abell, MD passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Robert Lacey and Mary Ozella Thompson Lacey. On July 16, 1977 Joseph married his beloved wife, Laura...
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Chantal Marie Petett, 47

Chantal Marie Petett, 47

Chantal Marie Petett, 47, of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully on September 8, 2018 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Harwood, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1970 in New York, N.Y. to Kenny Sajous of Greenville, S.C. and the late Denise DeGraff Sajous. Chantal is a graduate of...
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Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74

Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74

Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74, of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully on September 8, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Merrill Ignatius Gough and Nellie Virginia Thompson Gough. Joan was a lifelong resident of...
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Stephen Leroy “Beanie” Bean, 80

Stephen Leroy “Beanie” Bean, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on January 22, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Leroy Bean and Mary Lillian Goddard. Beanie is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County....
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William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71

William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71

William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1947 in Rhinebeck, NY to the late William Charles Edick and Julia Marks. In 1966 Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly...
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Daniel Walter Buckner, 77

Daniel Walter Buckner, 77

Daniel Walter Buckner, 77, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 3, 2018, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Winchester, TN to the late Daniel Lafayette Buckner and June Matha Reynolds Buckner. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering...
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