Obituaries

William Kory Seman, 27

William Kory Seman, 27

William Kory Seman, 27, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. William was born July 25, 1989 in LaPlata, MD. He attended Maurice McDonough High, where he competed on the Weight Lifting Team. William was an Iron Worker, Heavy Machine Operator, Mechanic and Tattoo Artist. He loved...
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Jonathan David Elkins, 29

Jonathan David Elkins, 29

Jonathan David Elkins, 29, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 5, 2017 at his home. Jon is a 2005 graduate of Leonardtown High School.  He was previously employed as a car dealer at Lexington Park Ford Lincoln.  For the past year he has been employed as a Union Laborer at Kiewit Corporation...
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Barbara Geraldine Curtis, 56

Barbara Geraldine Curtis, 56

Barbara Geraldine Curtis, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017 at her home. Barbara was born on January 4, 1961 to Ms. Mary Macy Briscoe and Mr. William Cornelius Briscoe in Valley Lee, MD. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1978. Barbara went on to be employed...
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Melvin Herbert Ruth, Jr., 69

Melvin Herbert Ruth, Jr., 69

Melvin Herbert Ruth, Jr., 69, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his residence in Charlotte Hall, MD on June 5, 2017. Melvin was born on January 24, 1948 to the late Melvin Herbert Ruth, Sr. and the late Alma Virginia Reid Ruth in Upper Marlboro, MD. Melvin worked for the Prince George’s County...
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Julian Osyai Odigie

On Friday, June 2, 2017 Julian Osyai Odigie departed this earthly life in Suitland, MD. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Kingdom Hall 4700 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private.
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Martha Ann Smith

Martha Ann Smith

Peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, Martha Ann Smith departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Community of Hope AME Church 3701 Branch Ave. Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment will be private.
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Michael William Ball, Jr., 81

Michael William Ball, Jr., 81

Michael William Ball, Jr., 81, of Clinton, MD passed away on June 4, 2017. Michael was born on February 27, 1936 in Scotland, Maryland to the late William Michael Ball and Gladys Johnson. Michael enjoyed being with his Family. Being outdoors, Crabbing and Fishing. Gardening, and working on Cars. Michael is predeceased by his...
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Mary Ellen Eusebio, 88

Mary Ellen Eusebio, 88

Mary Ellen Eusebio, age 88, died on June 1, 2017 in High Point, NC. She is survived by her sons, Michael J. Eusebio (Sally), Daniel J. Eusebio (Mary Ann) and Thomas C. Eusebio (Karen) and 5 grandchildren. She was born in Washington, DC and graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1946. She was...
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Gladys Adelaide Buckler “Nonnie”, 90

Gladys Adelaide Buckler, 90, of La Plata, MD and formerly of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. A Funeral Mass will be...
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Dolores “Joan” Danielson, 74

Dolores “Joan” Danielson, 74

Dolores “Joan” Danielson, 74, longtime resident of Indian Head, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2017. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on September 4, 1942, to the late Joseph and Mary “Mae” Thompson. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by...
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Mary Angeline “Angie” P. Thomas, 52

Mary Angeline “Angie” P. Thomas, 52

Mary Angeline “Angie” P. Thomas, age 52 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 5, 2017 at her residence with Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of 30 years to Douglas D. Thomas and was the mother of Matthew (26), Justin (15), Michael (13), and the late Jessica (+)....
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Clement Helfrich Brooke, 64

Clement Helfrich Brooke, 64

Clement Helfrich Brooke, 64, of Hughesville, MD passed away on June 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1953 in Washington, DC to the late George Ramby and Louise Marie (Helfrich) Brooke. Clement was a builder for his company, Party Walls Inc., however his love and passion was farming. He...
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Pauline Frances “Fran” Lingenfelter, 73

Pauline Frances “Fran” Lingenfelter, 73

Pauline Frances “Fran” Lingenfelter, 73, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on June 4, 2017 at Hospice House in St. Mary‘s County. Born on June 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William Smith and the late Pauline Thomas Smith. Fran worked for the Evening Star in Accounting. She enjoyed cross stitch, flower gardening...
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Howard “Coop” Fenby Cooper, 96

Howard “Coop” Fenby Cooper, 96, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on June 2, 2017 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Howard was born on April 9, 1921 to the late Fenby Albert Cooper and the late Helen Geisendaffer in Catonsville, MD. Howard served in WWII in the US Navy....
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Pauline “Paula” Vivian Canter, 60

Pauline “Paula” Vivian Canter, 60

Pauline “Paula” Vivian Canter, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD was called home peacefully, in the early morning hours of Friday, May 26, 2017, with her loving husband of 40 years, Wally by her side, holding her hand. Paula is survived by her loving husband Homer Wallace “Wally” Canter, and their son, Wallace Michael Canter. She...
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Patricia Mae Gardiner, 69

Patricia Mae Gardiner, 69

Patricia Mae Gardiner, 69, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Charlotte Hall, MD, died on May 23, 2017 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. Patricia was born to the late Bernard and Lucy Buckler on January 15, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD. Patricia worked as a Nursing Aide at Physician Memorial Hospital...
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Justin Marshall Tennyson, “JT”, 27

Justin Marshall Tennyson, “JT”, 27

Justin Marshall Tennyson, “JT”, 27, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 3, 2017 on Lexington Park, MD. Born on December 21, 1989 in La Plata, MD, he was the son of Carol Ann Wood (Step Father Patrick Wood) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Steven Marshall Bledsoe of Spotsylvania, VA. Justin is survived by his...
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Alice Virginia Mattingly, 93

Alice Virginia Mattingly, 93

Alice Virginia Mattingly,93, of Lutherville, MD formerly from Leonardtown, MD; passed away on June 4, 2017 in Lutherville, MD. Born on August 3, 1923 in Leonardtown, MD; She was the daughter of the late Mary Madeline Williams, and Marshall P. Mattingly. Virginia was married to Wallace Mattingly until the marriage ended in divorce. Virginia...
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Barbara Brown Lee

Barbara Brown Lee

Peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017, Barbara Brown Lee, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving children, LaTarsha Lewis and Anita Hawkins; a devoted aunt, Patricia Cephas; siblings, Michael and Marvin Cephas, Beverly Humble and Carmencita (James)Stewart; 6 grandchildren, Danaryae, Tyler, Zaire, Deron, Ravon...
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Joyce Love El

Joyce Love El

Joyce Love El departed this earthly life on Friday, June 2, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 9:30 am until time of service 11:00 am at Johnson Memorial Baptist Church, 800 Ridge Rd SE, Washington, DC. Interment immediately following at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
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Matthew Louis Suite, Sr

Matthew Louis Suite, Sr

Matthew Louis Suite, Sr. was born in Charlotte Hall, Maryland on January 27, 1929. He graduated from Margaret Brent High School and shortly thereafter went to work at Borghese in Washington, DC where he learned the skill of guilding. This skill made it possible for him and his wife of 62 years, Ruth B....
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Patrick “Pat” James Cave, 32

Patrick “Pat” James Cave, 32

Patrick “Pat” James Cave, age 32, born September 7, 1984 in La Plata, Maryland, passed away on May 27, 2017 in Crofton, Maryland. He was predeceased by his younger sister, Stephanie Cave. He is survived by his wife, Tarynn M.; his children, Gracie M. Avalyn E. and Patrick James (PJ) Jr.; his father, Daniel...
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Marjorie Louise (Downs) Hughes, 92

Marjorie Louise (Downs) Hughes, 92

Marjorie Louise (Downs) Hughes, 92 of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on May, 26, 2017 at Fenwick Landing Assisted Living. She was born on September 20, 1924 in Washington, DC to the late Henry Clay and Sadie Elizabeth (Lewis) Downs. Marjorie was an administrative assistant at St. Elizabeths Hospital. She was a member of...
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Tonia Marie Garvie, 38

Tonia Marie Garvie, 38

Tonia Marie Garvie, age 38, of Colonial Beach, VA, died on May 26, 2017 in Colonial Beach, VA. Born on October 24, 1978 in Washington, D.C., Tonia was the daughter of Carl Edward Garvie and Rebecca Jane (Richards) Brown. Tonia was a Waitress at the Four Seasons Restaurant and she attended the Oak Grove...
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Rose Tiller

Rose Tiller

Rose Tiller, beloved mother of Roger Tiller of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Cromwell of Catonsville, MD. David Tiller of Hollywood, MD. and Barry Tiller of Edgewater, MD. passed away on June 1st 2017. Born on April 26th 1926 in Saskatchewan Canada, Rose came to the United States with The British Air Commission during WW...
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