Obituaries

Gisela Mayer, 60

Gisela Mayer, 60

Gisela Mayer, 60, of Leonardtown, MD died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 24, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA, she is the daughter of the late Juan Bautista Mayer and Margarita Ida Siegrist Mayer. Gisela Mayer was a strong, radiant, beautiful and generous woman who...
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Nette Maria Schou, 55

Nette Maria Schou, 55

Nette Maria Schou, 55, of Leonardtown, MD died on Monday, October 9, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 1, 1962 in Rosered, Sweden, she is the daughter of Lillemor Skytting Schou of Mount Pleasant, SC and the late Thorkil Schou. Nette was born and raised in Sweden. She was...
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James Richard “Dickie” Graves

James Richard “Dickie” Graves

James Richard “Dickie” Graves of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on September 10, 1938 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Francis Wilmer Graves and Cora (Ryce) Graves. In addition to his father, he was reared by his aunt and...
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Brian “Bucket” Michael Harding, 43

Brian “Bucket” Michael Harding, 43

Brian “Bucket” Michael Harding, 43 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 8, 2017 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born March 23, 1974 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of Rita Sue and James Richard Harding, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD. In addition to his parents Brian is survived by his children: Logan Taylor Harding, Cecilia...
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Maurice Davis

Maurice Davis

Maurice Davis passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Luther Atkins, Jr

Luther Atkins, Jr

Luther Atkins, Jr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 305 E. Smallwood Dr., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at MD Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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Rachel R. Wills, 83

Rachel R. Wills, 83

Rachel R. Wills, 83, of Indian Head, MD, transitioned peacefully from her earthly life on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredricksburg, VA. She was born on May 29, 1934, in Welcome, MD, to the late Deacon Yellie Y. Warren and Deaconess Laura Ross Warren. Rachel was truly a woman of God...
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Effie Elizabeth Payne, 92

Effie Elizabeth Payne, 92

Effie Elizabeth Payne, 92, of White Plains, formerly of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on October 13, 2017 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1925 in Washington, DC to Henry Elmer and Ollie Marie (Long) Lewis. Effie was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafts, cooking...
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Calvin Spencer Cooksey, 84

Calvin Spencer Cooksey, 84

Calvin Spencer Cooksey, 84, of Dentsville, MD, passed peacefully from this life at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on October 12, 2017. He was born in February 1933 to the late Grace and William Cooksey. He is preceded in death by his first wife Verna L. Oswalt Cooksey. He is survived by his wife...
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Thomas G. Clements, Jr

Thomas G. Clements, Jr

Thomas G. Clements, Jr. died peacefully Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home in La Plata, Maryland. Tom was active and was the current president of Cheltenham Farmers Market who enjoyed farming and selling produce. He was also an avid Washington Redskins fan. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ellsworth Rye and...
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Jean Peck Hubbell, 89

Jean Peck Hubbell, 89

Jean Peck Hubbell, 89, of La Plata, MD passed away on October 11, 2017 at the Charles County Hospice House with her family by her side. Jean was born on October 4, 1928, in Washington, DC to the late Howard W. and Rea M. (Lloyd) Peck. Jean was a member of the Canasta Club....
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Antoinette E. “Toni” Creighton, 79

Antoinette E. “Toni” Creighton, 79

Antoinette E. “Toni” Creighton, 79 of Swan Point, Maryland, died October 10, 2017. Toni was a Pediatric Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland at the start of her career and then worked at PMH, now Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, as the Development Director. She founded Creighton Insurance Agency in the mid 1980’s and...
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James “Jerry” Vernon Freeman, 87

James “Jerry” Vernon Freeman, 87, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Born to the late Augusta (LaBreyer) and James Wagner in Elizabethton, TN. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Marion (Hugle) Freeman. They met through mutual friends where she said it was “love at first...
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James Edward “Jamie” Norris, Jr., 74

James Edward “Jamie” Norris, Jr., 74

James Edward “Jamie” Norris, Jr., 74, of St. Inigoes, MD died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was born March 20, 1943, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late James Edward Norris, Sr. and Burnette Agnes (Ridgell) Norris. Jamie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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Danny Stevenson

Danny Stevenson

Danny Stevenson, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born April 22, 1965 to the late Sherman and Evassel Stevenson. He spent his childhood in Washington, DC. He attended the District of Columbia Public Schools. Graduating from Cardozo High School, Danny went on to learn many trades. He was employed...
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Odelle Jones

Odelle Jones departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Capitol Heights, 6 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights, MD . Interment immediately following at Harmony Memorial Park, Hyattsville, MD.
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Bonnie Branch

Bonnie Branch

Bonnie Branch departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3150 Middletown Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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Bonnie Harvey Beckett, 74

Bonnie Harvey Beckett, 74

Bonnie Harvey Beckett, 74, of Clinton, MD passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born in Salem, VA to the late Iver Gertrude Stuart and Otis Robert Stuart. Beloved wife of the late George Leo Beckett. Formerly married to Frank Everett Harvey. She is survived by her four children, Everett Harvey of Beltsville, MD,...
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John C. “J.C.” Bumpus, 84

John C. “J.C.” Bumpus, 84

John C. “J.C.” Bumpus, 84, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on Monday October 9th, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sebree, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Sal and Doris (Fulcher) Bumpus. He was the beloved husband of Mazie (Powell) Bumpus. He was a veteran of the United...
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Nancy Darlene Gardner

Nancy Darlene Gardner

On October, 9th, 2017. The good Lord called her home to be with the Angels and the comforts of eternal peace. Born to the late Harold and Gloria Davis in Takoma Park, MD. on 10-12-1943. She is also predeceased by her husband Edward J. Gardner III and her beloved grandson Thomas D. Gardner. She...
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Phyllis J. Tyner 91

Phyllis J. Tyner 91

Phyllis J. Tyner 91, of St. Mary’s County passed on Tuesday October 10, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital, LeonardTown, Maryland. Born in Binghamton, New York, She was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Madeline (Rotzel) Wood. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. Tyner Jr. who passed in 2004....
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Ana “Waldy” Lopez, 85

Ana “Waldy” Lopez, 85

Ana “Waldy” Lopez, 85, of La Plata, Maryland, formerly of Rincón, Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on October 10, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be held at Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf, Maryland on October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 p.m. under the direction of...
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Randy Jay “Ice” Cawley, 45

Randy Jay “Ice” Cawley, 45, of Rose Haven passed away October 10, 2017. He was born September 22, 1972 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas Elmer and Barbara Regina (Boerckel) Cawley. Randy was raised in Rose Haven and graduated from Southern High School in 1990. He was employed as a barber at Skills Barber Shop...
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William Joseph “Billy” Burch, 45

William Joseph “Billy” Burch, 45

William Joseph “Billy” Burch, age 45 of La Plata, Maryland, died suddenly on October 9, 2017. Billy was a diesel mechanic with Save More Auto Parts in Accokeek, Maryland. He liked hunting, fishing, and was an avid Redskins fan. He most enjoyed being with family, especially his kids. He was the son of Helmer...
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Kathryn Yoder, 65

Kathryn Yoder, 65

Kathryn Yoder, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence in Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Traverse City, MI. Kathryn is a daughter of the late Dorothy and William Funderburk. Kathryn was full of life, brightened any room she entered, and never met a stranger. Although her time in South Carolina...
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