Obituaries

Carlton “Carl” Richard Yowell, 71

Carlton “Carl” Richard Yowell, 71

Carlton “Carl” Richard Yowell, age 71 of La Plata, Maryland, died December 22, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Carl was the firstborn son of Carlton Traveris Yowell and Emily Ramona O’Lare Yowell Clancy. Growing up, he was a hard-working and adventurous young man who fiercely...
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Yorrick T. Toms

Suddenly on Thursday, December 20, 2018 Yorrick T. Toms went home to be with the lord. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 5, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Road, Waldorf, MD 20603. Interment is private.
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Lillian Joanne Frazier Holley Beamon “Joanne”

Lillian Joanne Frazier Holley Beamon “Joanne”

Lillian Joanne Frazier Holley Beamon (affectionately known as “Joanne”) of Scotland, Md departed this earthly life on December 25, 2018 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on March 19, 1945 in Scotland, Md. She was the daughter of the late Ida Holley and Dennis Langley. Joanne graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Cortes...
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Kevin Joseph Michael, PhD, 53

Kevin Joseph Michael, PhD, 53

Kevin Joseph Michael, PhD, 53, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 26, 2018. Kevin was born on March 9, 1965 in Lanham, MD to the late William Frederick Michael and Margaret Mary Weir Michael. Kevin worked as an Engineer for the Census Bureau. He loved seafood, was an award-winning chili chef and was...
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Theodore Robert Skrabacz, 86

Theodore Robert Skrabacz, 86

Theodore Robert Skrabacz, 86, of Lexington Park, MD passed away December 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1932 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Walter and Mary Rodak Skrabacz. In 1953 Theodore enlisted in the United States Navy then transferred to the...
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William “Gary” Robrecht, 74

William “Gary” Robrecht, 74

William “Gary” Robrecht, 74, of Piney Point, MD formerly of St. George Island, MD passed away on December 28, 2018 in LaPlata, MD. Born on June 30, 1944 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Laura Josephine Robrecht. Gary was the loving husband of Mary Jean Robrecht whom he married on...
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Barbara May “Barb” Baumgartner, 89

Barbara May “Barb” Baumgartner, 89

Barbara May “Barb” Baumgartner, 89 of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Topsham, Maine, passed away on December 28, 2018 in Lexington Park, MD. Born February 17, 1929 in Lewiston, ME, she was the daughter of the late Sara and Perly Gowell. Barb was the loving wife of the late Henry “Pete” Baumgartner whom she...
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Agnes Imogene Summers, 65

Agnes Imogene Summers, 65

Agnes Imogene Summers, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on December 24, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 6, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Victoria Quade Morgan and John Mitchell Morgan, Sr. Agnes was the loving wife of George Edward Summers. She is survived...
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Myrtle Cecelia Lyles Pinkney

Myrtle Cecelia Lyles Pinkney

On December 22, 2018, Myrtle Cecelia Lyles Pinkney grasped her heavenly father’s hand and went on home to glory. Cecelia (her preferred name) was born in Bryantown, MD to Theodore and Irene Watson Lyles on February 10, 1928. She grew up and attended school in Charles County. Cecelia married Wesley Pinkney on March 7,...
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Margaret Elizabeth Kelly, 75

Margaret Elizabeth Kelly, 75

Margaret Elizabeth Kelly, 75 of Park Hall, MD, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 5, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Park Hall True Holiness Church, 47690 Park Hall Road, Park Hall, MD 20667. Interment to...
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Phillip Leroy Nicholson

Peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018, Phillip Leroy Nicholson departed this earthly life at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 601 8th Street, Laurel, MD 20707. Interment will follow at Maryland National Memorial...
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Robert Adams Jr.

Robert Adams Jr.

Peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Robert Adams Jr. departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 4, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Gary Allan Werth, 61

Gary Allan Werth, 61

Gary Allan Werth, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. Born on March 2, 1957 in Kenmore, NY, he was the son of Allan Edward Werth and Audrey Marie Werth. Gary served his country in the US Army and worked in the home improvement business. He was a member of...
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Pamela Jean Crawford

Pamela Jean Crawford

She was born on February 7, 1956 in New Castle, PA to Betty Pander Bonanni of Estreo, FL and the late John Bonanni. Pam was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she enjoyed spending her time with them. She is survived by her mother, Betty Bonanni of...
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James Rodell Washington

Peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, James Rodell Washington departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 9:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary’s Ave. La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will follow at Church...
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Leon Miller

Leon Miller

Leon Miller departed this earthly life on Friday, December 21, 2018. Family and friends will unite Friday, December 28, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Liberty Baptist church, 527 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
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Mabel A. Lewis

Mabel A. Lewis

Mabel A. Lewis departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m., at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Heritage Cemetery,
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Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81

Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81

Joseph “Joe” Arthur Cooper, 81 of California, MD passed away on December 22, 2018 at his residence. Born March 18, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Joseph Cooper and Helen Peters King and Rupert King. Joe was the loving husband Jean Cooper of California, MD who he married on...
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Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81

Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81

Ellis Eugene “Sonny” Tolbert, 81, of Chaptico, MD passed away after a long illness on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Taylor Farms in Bushwood, MD surrounded by his loving family. A small private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Last Chance Animal Resue,...
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Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62

Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62

Richard William “Rick” Radvany, 62, of Chaptico, MD passed away suddenly on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home with his wife at his side. He was born December 31, 1955 in Richmond, VA to the late William Alfred and Aline Lee Greene Radvany. On February 5, 1975, Rick enlisted in the United States...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91

Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91

Dorothy Elizabeth Purcell, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Lexington Park, MD on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Herbert Joseph and Elizabeth Burch Higgs. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Her family...
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George Paul Raff, 68

George Paul Raff, 68

George Paul Raff, 68, of Hughesville, MD passed away peacefully Friday, December 14, 2018 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD surrounded by his loving family. George was born November 13, 1950 in Boston, MA. He was the son of the late George A. Raff and Margaret F. Carroll Raff. George graduated from...
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Joseph C. Johnson, 81

Joseph C. Johnson, 81

Joseph C. Johnson, 81 of Hughesville, MD, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, December 29, 2018 for visitation at 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Mary’s Newport Catholic Church, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. Interment to...
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William R. Mickens

William R. Mickens

William R. Mickens went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at Fort Washington Baptist Church, 11516 Fort Washington Rd. Fort Washington, MD. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900...
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Carl Theodore “CT” Resnick, 74

Carl Theodore “CT” Resnick, 74

Carl Theodore “CT” Resnick, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 14, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born April 6, 1944 in Sheboygan, WI, he was the son of the late John Resnick and Clara (Hoppa) Resnick. Carl graduated from North High School in Sheboygan, WI in 1962 and married his...
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