Obituaries

Malcolm Luther Butler, 19

Malcolm Luther Butler, 19

Malcolm Luther Butler, 19, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1998 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Gloria and Stephen Butler Sr. of Lexington Park, MD. Malcolm was the youngest of four children. Those who loved him called him a “Gentle Giant”....
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Helen Louise Robinson, 87

Helen Louise Robinson, 87

Helen Louise Robinson, 87, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on Friday, December 22, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Helen was the oldest of three children born to Arthur Bryan Cutright and Elene Marjorie (McLean) Cutright. She grew up in Grafton, West Virginia and was a graduate of Grafton High School (1948) and Davis and...
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Allen M. Armstrong

Allen M. Armstrong

Allen Armstrong entered eternal life on Monday, December 25, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, January 4, 2017 from 1:30 pm until time of service 2:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 3600 Brightseat Rd, Landover, MD. Interment private.
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Norman Reed Blanchard Sr.

Norman Reed Blanchard Sr.

On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, Norman passed away peacefully at the Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 am until time of service 11 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, Md. Interment will follow at...
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Samuel Henry Cradle, 94

Samuel Henry Cradle, 94 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on December 23, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 29, 2017 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Galilee United Methodist Cemetery, Rt...
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Shirley A. Sherman, 81

Shirley A. Sherman, 81

Shirley A. Sherman, 81, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Camp Springs, MD passed away on December 22, 2017 at her home. Born on November 23, 1936 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Julia Virginia Martin and George Robert Martin. Shirley was the loving wife of the late Stanley M. Sherman,...
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Cynthia M. Holton

Cynthia M. Holton

Cynthia M. Holton. April 29, 1967 ~ December 26, 2017 Proceeded in death with Brothers; James Beall and Albert Beall and brother Randall Beall mother Virginia Burgess and father Nolan Burgess. Surviving is her husband Charles Holton, Sr. of Great Mills, MD brothers and sister Virginia Kreamer of White Plains, MD. and Robert Beall...
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Frances Mae Clark, 87

Frances Mae Clark, 87

Frances Mae Clark, 87, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away December 17, 2017. Born May 14, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin Woodley Newton and Elsie Mae (Hill) Newton. Frances is survived by her children, Katrina Owens (John) of Lusby, MD, Marcus Clark of Lexington Park, MD, Norman...
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Anna Mae Austin, 91

Anna Mae Austin, 91

Anna Mae Austin, 91, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Anna Mae was the oldest of five children born to Charles F. Bartz, Sr. and Marian Rollins Bartz. After high school, Anna Mae began her career at the Census Bureau in Washington, D.C. Later, she was employed...
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Thomas Jarrott “Jerry” Clements, 73

Thomas Jarrott “Jerry” Clements, 73

Thomas Jarrott “Jerry” Clements, 73, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2017. Born on November 9, 1944 in California, MD, he was the son of the late Evelyn Ruth Clements and Martin Louis Clements. Jerry was the loving husband of Mary Lillian Clements, whom...
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William A. “Billy” Guy, 86

William A. “Billy” Guy, 86

William A. “Billy” Guy, 86, a lifetime resident of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 20, 2017. Born on June 27, 1931 in Clements, MD, he was the son of the late Genevieve Johnson Guy and Norman Aloysius Guy, Sr. Billy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roberta Eleanor Pilkerton Guy whom...
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Darien Jon Cotton

Darien Jon Cotton born February 7, 2000 in Muskegon, Michigan passed unexpectedly on December 14, 2017 in Washington DC. Darien was a sweet and funny young man who loved electronics especially his Kindle. Darien dreamed to work in the Information and Technology field. Darien will be missed by all who knew him. Friends can...
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Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87

Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87

(In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, National Office, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305) Thomas Kenneth Beveridge, 87, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Rayland, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1930 in...
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William Eric Chin

William Eric Chin

William Eric Chin, loving son of Willie and Betty Chin, passed away on December 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kara and daughter, Aspyn; his sons, Eric Chin (Michelle) and Ryan Chin; two beautiful grandchildren, Cooper and Allison; his sisters, Wanda Reuille (Mike) and Nadine Aubel (Rick). William graduated from Southern Bible...
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Sandra M. Hill

Sandra M. Hill

Sandra M. Hill, affectionately known as “Sandy”, was born on November 5, 1947 in Alexandria, VA, to the late Cloyd J. Hilliard and Atha L. Blackwell. She entered into eternal peace December 19, 2017. Sandra was educated in the St. Mary’s County School system and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. May 10,...
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Luther Paul Stocks

Luther Paul Stocks, of Forestville, MD, formerly of North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Friends may unite with the family on Friday, December 29, from 10:00 am until time of Homegoing Celebration at 11:00 am at Scripture Cathedral Church located at 7610 Central Avenue in Hyattsville, MD 20785. Interment will...
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Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr.

Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr.

In his majestic wisdom, our Heavenly Father, who is perfect in all actions, called our beloved Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr., to his eternal home. Joseph Leroy Wilson, Sr. was born on September 8, 1949 to the late Mary Margaret Wilson-Feazell and Joseph Leroy Bush. Known to his family as Roy, Leroy or Hicks, he...
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Kevin B. York

Peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 Kevin B. York departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 5, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 4:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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Yelanda Bush-Coles

Yelanda Bush-Coles

Yelanda Bush-Coles departed this earthly life on Friday, December 15, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Angela E. Sunstone, 41

Angela E. Sunstone, 41

Angela E. Sunstone,41, of North Beach, MD passed on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Born in Washington, DC she was a daughter of Terry and Carolyn (Jones) Sunstone. She was the beloved wife of James P. Roa. She was employed as a statistician at the Census Bureau. She loved acting for the Twin Beach Players,...
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Bernard Hampton Cox, Jr

Bernard Hampton Cox, Jr. beloved husband of Suzanne Walker Cox, died December 12, 2017 at Hospice House of Charles County after prolonged illnesses. He is survived by sons, Thomas Hampton Cox (Jennifer Flanagan Cox), Robert Holland Cox and Jay Carlisle Cox; grandchildren, Trevor Hampton Cox, Caitlin Eileen Cox and Robert Holland Cox, Jr.; sisters,...
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Gertrude “Trudy” Horne, 88

Gertrude “Trudy” Horne, of Ft. Washington, MD passed on December 14, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Eddie Horne; Devoted mother of Sharon R. Jacob (Stephen Jacob) of Brandywine, MD, Brenda Casabona (Charlie Casabona) of Martinsburg, WVA, and Dorothea Horne (Tom Harmon) of Fredicksburg, VA; Dear grandmother of Sarah Jacob of...
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Charles Wade Simpson, 75

Charles Wade Simpson, 75

Charles Wade Simpson,75, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on Sunday December 17, 2017 in his home. Born in Washington, DC he was a son of the late Charles A. and Teresa M.(Frese) Simpson. He was the beloved husband of Christina Lee (Woolwine) Simpson. They celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on August 10, 2017. He...
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Horace Ellwood Willett

Horace Ellwood Willett

Horace Ellwood Willett, of Charles County, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017. Horace was born in Maryland. He served his country in World War II with the 29th Artillery Division; and was one part of the offensive at Normandy Beach. Horace worked for the U.S Government as a Master Plumber,...
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James S. Parisi, 86

James S. Parisi, 86

James S. Parisi, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on December 17, 2017 at his home. Born in Rochester, NY on July 23, 1931 to the late Antonio and Benedetto Parisi, James is also predeceased by eight siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis Parisi; daughter, Jean Smathers (Tony);...
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