Obituaries

Laura Cecilia Hayden Cusick

Laura Cecilia Hayden Cusick

Laura Cecilia Hayden Cusick of Avenue, Maryland passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home on September 3, 2018. Born on August 25, 1936 in Abell, Maryland, Laura was the daughter of the late James Elton Hayden, Sr. and Daisy Harden Hayden. She grew up in St. Mary’s County, graduated from Margaret Brent High...
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Agnes Cecelia Holley

Agnes Cecelia Holley entered eternal rest on September 2, 2018 at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Md. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 11, 1921 to the late Lee Herbert and Mary Thomas. Agnes was affectionately known to her family and friends as “Grandma”. She enjoyed...
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Robert Wayne Carpenter, “Bob, Pops, & Pop Pop”, 70

Robert Wayne Carpenter, “Bob, Pops, & Pop Pop”, 70

Robert Wayne Carpenter, “Bob, Pops, & Pop Pop”, 70, passed away on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Born on October 16, 1947 in Portland, Maine, he was the son the late Evelyn Enman Carpenter and Ralph Stanley Carpenter. Bob was the loving husband of Shirley Carpenter, whom he married on May 31, 1970...
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Sharon Thompson

Sharon Thompson

Peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018, Sharon went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln...
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Francis Aubrey Dickerson, Jr., 55

Francis Aubrey Dickerson, Jr., 55

Francis Aubrey Dickerson, Jr., 55 of Hollywood, MD, departed this life peacefully, being called to eternal rest on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Moochie, as he was affectionately known, was born to the late Francis Aubrey and Agnes Loretta Dickerson on August 11, 1963. Moochie was educated in the St. Mary’s County public school system,...
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Bradley Allen Shefka, 64

Bradley Allen Shefka, 64

Bradley Allen Shefka, 64, of Owings passed away at his residence on August 18, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 8, 1953 to Skinder and Janet (Hanson) Shefka. Brad was raised in Detroit where he attended Frank Cody High School. He attended the Ohio Institute of Technology and married Catherine Houston...
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Richard Pirkner “Dickie” Childs, 74

Richard Pirkner “Dickie” Childs, 74

Richard Pirkner “Dickie” Childs, 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to James Bennett and Eleanor Atala (Pirkner) Childs. Dickie was raised in D.C. and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He married Reba Wheeler in 1967 and they lived in...
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Charlotte Louise Alderson, 83

Charlotte Louise Alderson, 83

Charlotte Louise Alderson, 83, of Shady Side passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1935 in Washington, D.C., to William P. and Ruth (Sherry) Frank. Charlotte was primarily a homemaker and babysitter, watching over 100 kids. She was a member of the Annapolis Moose Lodge Chapter 661, St....
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Raymond S. Smith, Sr., 76

Raymond S. Smith, Sr., 76

Raymond S. Smith, Sr., 76, of Owings, MD passed away August 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Guy T. and Hazel J. (Herndon) Smith. He was raised in Camp Springs and attended Surrattsville High School. He worked as a laborer with John R. Whitman Construction,...
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Charles William “Dickie” Pitcher, Sr. 87

Charles William “Dickie” Pitcher, Sr. 87

Charles William “Dickie” Pitcher, Sr. 87 of Port Republic, MD and formerly of Island Creek, MD, passed away on August 29, 2018 at his residence. Born December 8, 1930 in Island Creek, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer J. Pitcher and Isabel Emma (Wagner) Pitcher. Dickie served as a Sergeant in...
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Joseph Robert “Joe” Ullman, 79

Joseph Robert “Joe” Ullman, age 79 of La Plata, Maryland, died August 29, 2018 at La Plata Genesis Center. Joe was a Grocery Clerk and Meat Cutter for 30 years, having worked for Giant and A&P food stores. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved the outdoors, leather working, antiquing,...
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Terence Reynolds “Terry” Brown, Sr., 80

Terence Reynolds “Terry” Brown, Sr., age 80, of Port Tobacco, MD, died August 28, 2018. Terry grew up in Washington, D.C. but spent his summers in Long Branch, NJ with his lifelong friends, Pat and Raymond Sullivan. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in 1955. Terry then attended and graduated from the University...
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Martin “Glenn” Sosbe, 74

Martin “Glenn” Sosbe, 74, of La Plata, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2018. He was the son of the late Brown Sosbe and Gladys Tolliver Willett. He was born in Kentucky on November 22, 1943, later moving to La Plata. Glenn was employed in 1968 with the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative where he...
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Alice Mae Landreth, 82

Alice Mae Landreth, 82

Alice Mae Landreth, 82, of California, MD (formerly of South Norfolk, VA and Herndon, VA) passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 13, 1935 in Norfolk, VA to the late William Oscar Hundley and Elizabeth Rich Hundley. On March 30, 1957, Alice...
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Robert Lawrence Pride, 84

Robert Lawrence Pride, 84

Robert Lawrence Pride, 84, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 25, 2018 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born in Frankfort, IN on February 17, 1934 to the late Howard Pride and the late Ivory (Susie) Randolph. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. Robert joined the U.S. Navy in Washington, D. C.,...
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Helen Cecile Clarke, 85

Helen Cecile Clarke, 85

Helen Cecile Clarke, 85, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on August 30, 2018. Born on August 5, 1933 in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of the late Regina Dorr Mueller and Mathias Mueller. Helen was the loving wife of Harry W. Clarke, whom she married on March 28, 1953 in St. Michael’s...
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Joseph “Joe” James Reigle, Sr., 73

Joseph “Joe” James Reigle, Sr., 73

Joseph “Joe” James Reigle, Sr., 73 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Washington, DC passed away on August 28, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born October 14, 1944 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Frances Virginia Johnson of Emmittsburg, MD and the late Vincent Reigle. Joe is survived by his children: Alyssa (Michael) Sullivan...
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Harry Dale Stone, 61

Harry Dale Stone, 61

On Monday, August 27, 2018, Harry Dale Stone, loving father, passed away at age 61. Harry was born June 2, 1957 to Dwight and Zelda Stone. Harry took over Stone’s General Insurance after his father’s death and owned the business over 42 years. Harry would often lament that he did not have the charisma...
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Charles Eugene “Gene” Potts, 68

Charles Eugene “Gene” Potts, 68

Charles Eugene “Gene” Potts, 68, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 26, 2018 in Callaway, MD. He was born on June 1, 1950 in Prince George’s County, MD and was the son of the late Margaret Elizabeth Mattingly Potts, and Francis Marion Potts. Gene is survived by his siblings; Fran Conway (Pat) of...
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Darlene Mack

Darlene Mack

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Darlene Mack departed this earthly life. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 30, from 11 am until time of service 12 noon at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, Md. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Landover, MD.
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Angela Yvonne (Brooks) Brown, 62

Angela Yvonne (Brooks) Brown, 62

Angela Yvonne (Brooks) Brown, 62 of Owings, MD, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Angela was born on April 24, 1956 in Petersburg, VA to Richard and Rosa Brooks. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1976. Angela enlisted...
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Jadyn Elise Barnes, 16

Jadyn Elise Barnes, 16

Jadyn Elise Barnes, 16 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 20, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 1, 2018 for visitation at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624. Interment will be private. Pastor Margo...
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Lacy Maresa Jenkins

Lacy Maresa Jenkins

Lacy Maresa Jenkins was called to eternal life on August 21, 2018. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family while in the care of Hospice. Lacy was born in Newport News, Virginia on 12/4/1968. She was the fifth of six children born to Benjamin Larry and Catherine Jenkins. She was raised...
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Goldie Christine “Susie” Woodburn, 69

Goldie Christine “Susie” Woodburn, 69

Goldie Christine “Susie” Woodburn, 69, of Hollywood, MD passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 19, 1949 in Kitzmiller, MD to the late Alvin Tasker and Ann Hope Clark Abell. Susie is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She was employed...
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Norma Estelle Greenwell, 97

Norma Estelle Greenwell, 97

Norma Estelle Greenwell, 97, of Brandywine, MD, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD. Norma was born to Henry F. Schualbach and Estelle Adams Schualbach in Washington, DC, on July 13, 1921. Norma worked for Virginia Life & Casualty Insurance Company, John Randolph Patent...
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