Obituaries

Gladys Washington, 68

Gladys Washington, 68

Gladys Washington, 68 of Bowie, Maryland (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), passed on February 21, 2018 at Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mitchellville, Maryland. Born April 3, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Dodson (Duckett). Mrs. Washington attended Charles County Public Schools. She was employed as a dietician/head cook within...
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William “Bill” Edward Kotch, 75

William “Bill” Edward Kotch, 75

William “Bill” Edward Kotch, 75, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home in Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Anna Kotch. Bill was born November 7, 1942 in Trenton, New Jersey and grew up in Roebling, NJ. He enlisted in the US Navy...
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Bernard James McKenna, 80

Bernard James McKenna, 80

Bernard James McKenna, 80 of Waldorf, MD, passed away at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD on February 24, 2018. Bernard was born on May 20, 1937 to the late James Patrick McKenna and Clara Victoria Muzydla in Jerome, PA. Bernard “Mac” served in the United States Air Force and once home worked as...
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Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81

Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81

Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81, of Clements, MD passed away February 27, 2018, peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born January 16, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD to the late William Ford Wathen and Catherine Harden Wathen. On July 2, 1964 Susan married her beloved husband, Paul Thomas Howe, at St. Joseph’s...
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Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91

Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91

Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 25, 2018 at his home. Born on January 10, 1927 in Hermanville, MD he was the son of the late Mary Olive Cullison Clarke and James Clarence Clarke. Donald was the loving husband of Mary Evelyn Yates Clarke whom he married on...
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Gary Andrew Brunts, 59

Gary Andrew Brunts, 59

Gary Andrew Brunts,59, of Callaway, MD formerly from St. Louis, MO, passed away on February 24, 2018. Born on July 24, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Dorothy Jane Pfaff Brunts and Richard Henry Brunts. Gary was the loving husband of the late Holly Corrine Stewart Brunts, who...
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Howard Lee Jackson

Howard Lee Jackson

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Howard Lee Jackson departed this earthy life in Fairfax, VA. Family and friends will unite on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
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Jerome Willis Hall

Jerome Willis Hall

Peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2018 Jerome Willis Hall departed this earthly life in Clinton, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Victory Christian Ministries International 3911 St. Barnabas Road Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery Suitland, MD.
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Helen Louise Zinn, 91

Helen Louise Zinn, 91

Helen Louise Zinn, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born December 16, 1926 in Weston, WV she was the daughter of the late Early Forest Waldeck and Willia Jane (Lipps) Waldeck. Helen was a homemaker and moved to Calvert County from Baltimore, MD...
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Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91

Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91

Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Lusby, MD and McLean, VA, passed away on February 23, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born October 31, 1926 in Ft. Clayton Canal Zone, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Lyle Williams and Martha (Lesan) Williams. Bobbe graduated...
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Scott Randall Barrett, 44

Scott Randall Barrett, 44

Scott Randall Barrett, 44, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at his residence. Scott was born on August 27, 1973 to Elbert “Mac” and Betty (Harrell) Barrett in LaPlata, MD. Scott was raised in Waldorf, MD and graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1991. He spent his career working as...
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Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush

Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush

Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush was called home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Known as “Viola” by family and “Lillian” or “Lil” by friends and former co-workers. Viola grew up on a tobacco farm in Charles County, MD. She helped her parents farm the land and assisted with childcare of her younger brothers and sisters....
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Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68

Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68

Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68 of Deale, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home. Born on December 16, 1949 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Ann Faunce Johnson and George Thomas Johnson, Sr. Judy is survived by her children; Stacey Rocko (Jeff) of Owings,...
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William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56

William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56

William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away February 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1962 in Cyprus, located on the Mediterranean Sea to the late William John Dent and Mary Jo Johnson Dent. Andy moved to St. Mary’s County when he was two years old. He...
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Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98

Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98

Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98, of Ridge, MD died peacefully February 23, 2018, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born March 20, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to the late Aubrey Merchant and Esther Bromwell. Gertrude and her late husband, Bernard Franklin Sullivan, Sr., moved to Southern Maryland in 1975. She was...
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David Brian Mudd, 73

David Brian Mudd, 73

David Brian Mudd, 73 of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1944 in LaPlata, MD. He was the son of the late Joseph Burch Mudd and Helen Louise Simpson Mudd. He grew up on the Dr. Samuel Mudd farm in Waldorf, MD....
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Charles Henry Davis

Charles Henry Davis

Charles was born in the City of Pasay, an urban town of Manilla, Phillipines to Charles Henry Davis and Rosa Parino, a native Filipino. Charles was the second child of three children. Charles father, Charles Sr, was in the U.S. military and stationed in the Phillipine Islands assisting with making rope for U.S. Naval...
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Thomas “Tom” Harrison Smith, 71

Thomas “Tom” Harrison Smith, 71

Thomas “Tom” Harrison Smith, age 71, of Ft. Washington, MD, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 16, 2018. Born in Cumberland, MD on March 17, 1946 to Dorothy Evelyn Livengood and Thomas Lloyd Smith. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, employer, and friend to many who knew and loved...
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Marion Francis Federline Jr., 87

Marion Francis Federline Jr., 87

Marion Francis Federline Jr., 87, of Lusby, MD passed on Monday, February, 19, 2018. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of the late Dorothy E. (Riley) and Marion Francis Ferderline Sr. He was the beloved husband of Doris Marie (Miller) Federline. They celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in 2017. Prior to retirement...
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Richard Samuel Scrivener, 74

Richard Samuel Scrivener, 74

Richard Samuel Scrivener, 74, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on February 22, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Richard was born on July 6, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD to Guy and Virginia Scrivener. Richard was born and raised in Calvert County and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He was predeceased by...
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Jack Rudolph Schwallenberg, Sr., 81

Jack Rudolph Schwallenberg, Sr., 81

Jack Rudolph Schwallenberg, Sr., 81, of Prince Frederick passed away February 20, 2018. He was born September 27, 1936 in Annapolis to William Clyde “Jack” and Amelia Cathryn (Rupp) Schwallenberg. Jack was raised in Calvert County and called it home his entire life. He started his own business after he met and married Mary...
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James Christian Rasmussen, 90

James Christian Rasmussen, 90

James Christian Rasmussen, 90, of Owings, MD passed away February 22, 2018. Jim was born March 31, 1927 in Brookland, Washington, D.C. to Agnes (Christensen) and John C. Rasmussen, Sr. He attended McKinley Technical High School in the District and served in the US Army from 1945 to 1947, overseas at the close of...
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Barbara Lee Mullikin, 73

Barbara Lee Mullikin, 73

Barbara Lee Mullikin, age 73 of Waldorf, Maryland, died February 21, 2018 at her residence with Hospice. Barbara was a homemaker and was known as “Mom” to everyone. She cared for ailing family and friends. She enjoyed dancing, music, and horses and was a giver and peace-maker. She was a good grandmother. She was...
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Patricia Ann Linville, 74

Patricia Ann Linville, 74

Patricia Ann Linville, age 74 of Lancaster, Virginia, died February 20, 2018 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Patricia was a retired Secretary, having worked for her family’s business for 30 plus years. She lived a happy and fulfilling life and was hopelessly in love with her soulmate and late husband, Roger...
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Russell Warren VanLieu, 101

Russell Warren VanLieu, 101

Russell Warren VanLieu, age 101 of La Plata, Maryland, died February 20, 2018 at the Sagepoint Nursing Home in La Plata, Maryland. Russell was an Accounting Assistant for 40 years with the Department of Justice (U.S. Government) and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Mt. Carmel Monastery, both in La Plata, Maryland. He liked...
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