Obituaries

Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70

Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70

Christine Paula “Christie” Clark, 70, of St. Mary’s City died July 18, 2018 of ovarian cancer, supported for two years by her loving family. She was born in Baltimore to Katherine Singer and Walter Ralph Clark on February 19, 1948, and raised in St. Mary’s County with her older sister, Lani Clark. Christie’s parents...
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Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76

Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76

Robert (Bob) Keith Kirkwood, 76 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Waldorf Genesis Center. He was born on November 30, 1941 in Monroe, MI to the late Robert Harry Kirkwood and Luanna Elizabeth Laprad. Robert grew up in Monroe, MI. He was enlisted in the United States Navy and...
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David Joseph Harrison, 45

David Joseph Harrison, 45

David Joseph Harrison, 45 of Brandywine, MD passed away on July 14, 2018 while in the Dominican Republic with his family. David was born on December 26, 1972 in Washington, DC. David was a member of the Steamfitters Local #602 and employed as a Foreman with Southland Industries. David was an avid Redskin and...
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Peter Grover Hall, 72

Peter Grover Hall, 72

Peter Grover Hall, 72 of Saint Leonard, MD passed away on July 13, 2018. Born on August 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Fred and Beatrice Hall of Sanford, ME. He was born and raised in Sanford, ME and graduated from Sanford High School Class of 1963. Mr. Hall moved to...
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David Lee Miles, Jr. 37

David Lee Miles, Jr. 37

David Lee Miles, Jr. 37 of Hyattsville, MD passed away on July 11, 2018. He was born on July 28, 1980 in Cheverly, MD. David was the loving son of Stephanie Lynn Tavel Reumont (David Goff) of Lusby, MD and David Lee Miles, Sr. (Monica) of Charlestown, WV. David is survived by his children...
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Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89

Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89

Stephen Edgar Wathen, 89, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 19, 2018 in Callaway, MD. He was born on December 21, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of the late Lola Wathen and Victor Elmer Wathen. Stephen was the loving husband of the late Mary T. Wathen whom he married in...
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Eliza McDowell Whitmire

Eliza McDowell Whitmire

Eliza McDowell Whitmire departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 16, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 P.M.. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Eleanor Louise Cole, 93

Eleanor Louise Cole, 93 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on July 17, 2018. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 am, funeral services will be held...
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Mattie Bredell

Mattie Bredell

Mattie Bredell entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Wife of the late Calvin Bredell, is survived by her children, Calvin Bredell, II, Joyce Bredell, Donald Bredell (Esther), Kimberly Bredell, and Ronnie Bredell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 30, 2018 from...
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Anne (Knight) Williams

Peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2017 Anne Williams departed this earthly life in Fort Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on July 26,2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Gladys Pryor

Gladys Pryor

Gladys Pryor departed this earthly life on Friday, July 13, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Historyland Memorial Park, King George, VA.
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Albert E. Butler Jr

Albert E. Butler Jr

Albert E. Butler Jr., affectionately known as “Hop Sing”, was born to the late Albert E. and Veronica Matilda Gough Butler on September 17, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA. Albert was called to eternal rest on Friday, July 13, 2018. He received his early education at Cardinal Gibbons School. He married Mary Catherine Clayton (Hickson)....
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Elsie Marshall

Elsie Marshall

Elsie Marshall went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Larry Gene Lutz

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Gene Lutz announces his passing on July 16, 2018 at the age of 80. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his surviving children, Lori Lukinovich of Covington, LA, Merry Lutz of Falls Church, VA, Gabrielle (Gaby) Lutz of San Diego, CA and Rachael Nolden...
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Gary Michael Lockhart, 74

Gary Michael Lockhart, 74

Gary Michael Lockhart, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 13, 2018 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born December 1, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida, he was the son of the late Glenn H. Lockhart and Earleen Otts Lockhart. As a child in a Navy family,...
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Joseph Anthony Horak, 84

Joseph Anthony Horak, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 14, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Born on April 3, 1934 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of the late Anton Horak and Anna Marie McKovsky. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Williams of Novato, CA; his stepson, Wayne M. Gordon...
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Lawrence Solomon Copsey, 86

Lawrence Solomon Copsey, 86

Lawrence Solomon Copsey, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Lawrence was born in Mechanicsville, MD to the late Solomon Copsey and Carrie Mae Tippett. Lawrence was a lifetime farmer and Life Insurance Salesman for over 30 years. Lawrence loved to play his...
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Ronald Linzell Scruggs, Sr

Ronald Linzell Scruggs, Sr

Ronald Linzell Scruggs, Sr. of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 10, 2018. Lynn was born on December 12, 1962 in Leonardtown, MD to Ronald Leslie Scruggs and Arlene Victoria Butler. Lynn was raised in Cleveland, OH and in Lexington Park, MD where he received his education in the St. Mary’s County Public...
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Toni Althea Dyson Berry, 48

Toni Althea Dyson Berry, 48

Toni Althea Dyson Berry, 48 of Bushwood, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Leonardtown, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 23, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD....
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Laura Jean Miller, 87

Laura Jean Miller, 87

Laura Jean Miller, age 87 of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, died July 8, 2018 at her residence. Laura was a retired baker from Walls Bakery in Waldorf, Maryland and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, word searches, and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of Donald William...
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Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell, 82

Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell, 82

Joseph “Joe” Raymond Purcell, 82, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 10, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on December 25, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of the late Maude Alberta Raley Purcell and Charles Francis Purcell. Joe is survived by his siblings; Charles Purcell of Lexington Park,...
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Jessie Chlysta, 97

Jessie Chlysta, 97

Jessie Chlysta, 97 of Waldorf, MD passed away at her residence in Waldorf, MD on July 11, 2018. Jessie was born to the late Jan Bielewicz and Marcella Kowalczk on December 25, 1920 in Bulger, PA. Jessie worked during World War II as a machinist; years later she went to nursing school and worked...
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Candice Diane Patterson, 64

Candice Diane Patterson, 64

Candice Diane Patterson, 64 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD on July 10, 2018. Candice was born to Thomas Pruter and Jeanette Kelly Astrab in Springfield, MA on February 22, 1954. Candice worked as a Clerk in the hardware industry prior to retiring and becoming a homemaker. Candice loved...
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Alice Lee Norwood, 98

Alice Lee Norwood, 98

Alice Lee Norwood, 98, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1919 on Prince Edward Island, Canada to the late William Arthur Pierce and Alice Lee Watson Pierce. Alice earned a basketball scholarship to Marjorie Webster...
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Carol “Annette” Quigg, 52

Carol “Annette” Quigg, 52

Carol “Annette” Quigg, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Alfred Orem & Mary Anne Hammett of Valley Lee, MD. Annette was a 1984 graduate of Leonardtown High School and went on to earn her teaching degree...
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