Obituaries

Raymond (Ray) Bernard McCabe Jr., 68

Raymond (Ray) Bernard McCabe Jr., 68

Raymond (Ray) Bernard McCabe Jr., 68, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away March 24, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born July 8, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late Raymond Sr. and Barbara French McCabe. In December 1968, Ray enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Following his service...
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Donald Hearn Horner, 95

Donald Hearn Horner, 95

Donald Hearn Horner, 95, departed this life at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on March 22, 2017. He was born on December 9, 1921 at Wetiquin, MD. He was the son of the late Harry G. Horner and Bessie Hearn Horner. He graduated from Nanticoke High School and Washington College, class of 1942. After serving...
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Julia French “Julie” Bayles, 68

Julia French “Julie” Bayles, 68

Julia French “Julie” Bayles, 68, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 22, 2017. She was born July 19, 1948 in Nashville, TN to Elizabeth Wells French and the late Jefferson M. French, Jr. On July 5, 1997 Julie married her beloved husband, Steve Bayles, in California, MD. Together they celebrated 19 beautiful years...
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Maria Odete Rodrigues Abreu Nolletti, 70

Maria Odete Rodrigues Abreu Nolletti, 70

Maria Odete Rodrigues Abreu Nolletti, age 70, of Leonardtown, MD, lost her battle with leukemia on March 18, 2017. Odete is survived by her husband, Redo Nolletti of Leonardtown, MD, two children, Patrick Nolletti of Teagu, South Korea and Natasha Nolletti Burney of Tel Aviv, Israel, and three grandchildren, Nathan Nolletti, Alexandra Burney and...
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Emily Nicole Morris, 25

Emily Nicole Morris, 25

Emily Nicole Morris, 25, of Port Saint Lucie, FL passed away suddenly on March 17th 2017 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Born on July 22, 1991 in Terceira Island, Azores. She was the cherished daughter of David Morris (Kathryn) and Joanna Schwab (William). She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents John Morris...
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Mary Ellen (Gardiner) Starkey, 94

Mary Ellen (Gardiner) Starkey, 94

Mary Ellen Gardiner Mister Starkey passed away March 21, 2017 at the age of 94.  Retired teacher in Charles County after 32 years, she graduated from Sacred Heart School and Mary Washington College. Mary Ellen was a member of Sacred Heart Church Sodality, Catholic Daughters Court Neale #753 and Restorers of Mount Carmel.  She...
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Clifford Craig Blend, 88

Clifford Craig Blend, 88

Clifford Craig Blend, 88, of Manning, South Carolina passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1929 in Bellwood, PA to the late Charles Edward and the late Beatrice Ethel Blend. In 1948, Clifford married the love of his life Beverly Jean Meader. He spent 30 years in the...
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M. Jeanette Olofson, 95

M. Jeanette Olofson, 95

M. Jeanette Olofson, 95, of California, MD (formerly of Olympia, WA) passed away March 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born May 9, 1921 in Beattie, KS to the late Arthur A. Heleker and Cristine Patterson. Jeanette was employed as a dedicated, efficient and highly organized administrative assistant...
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Samuel Leon Franklin, 86

Samuel Leon Franklin, 86

Samuel Leon Franklin, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on March 17, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Samuel was born to the late Harry Alfred Franklin and the late Gussie Buck Franklin in Washington, DC on October 28, 1930. Samuel served with the U.S. Marines Corps. He retired...
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James Melvin Latham, Sr., “Snooks” 84

James Melvin Latham, Sr., “Snooks” 84

James Melvin Latham, Sr., “Snooks” 84, of Chaptico, MD, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Chaptico, MD. Born on August 30, 1932, he was the son of the late Maude Russell Latham and Leonard Latham. Snooks was the loving husband of Elizabeth Ann (Dolly) Latham whom he married on April 14, 1951, in...
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Robert “Bob” Mattei, Sr, 86

Robert “Bob” Mattei, Sr, 86

Robert “Bob” Mattei, Sr, 86, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Locust Grove, VA, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on July 23, 1930, in East Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Aurelia Clara Mattei and Pasquale Mattei. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife Rita...
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Mary Alice Wingo, 76

Mary Alice Wingo, 76

Mary Alice Wingo, 76, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on March 19, 2017. Born on February 18, 1941 in Beckley, W. VA. To the late Clarence J. Meadows and Mildred Thompson. Mary is also predeceased by a Brother, Clarence Meadows. Mary is survived by her Husband, Kenneth Wing. Sons, Noel E. Profit (Krista),...
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Patsy Lee Brummitt, 84

Patsy Lee Brummitt, 84

Patsy Lee Brummitt, 84, of La Plata, MD formerly of Fort Washington, MD passed away on Saturday March 18, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Born in Clintwood, VA she was a daughter of the late Henry S. and Dixie (Puckett) Edwards. She was the beloved wife of the late Troy A....
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Joanna Catharina Smith, 94,

Joanna Catharina Smith, 94,

Joanna Catharina Smith, 94, of Clinton, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Joanna was predeceased by her husband, Sherman Coe Smith. She is survived by her children, James S. Smith (Lilly) and Linda M. Worthington (Dan). She was a loving grandmother to: Kristine M. Thomas (Mike),...
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Teresa Adoremarie Kane, 80

Teresa Adoremarie Kane, 80

Teresa Adoremarie Kane, 80, of Leonardtown, MD died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her home unexpectedly from natural causes. Teresa Adoremarie Summers Kane was born March 7, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Charles Farren Summers and Helen Antonio Summers. She was united in marriage to James Alfred Kane, Sr. on...
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Stonewall Jackson Horsman, 67

Stonewall Jackson Horsman, 67

Stonewall Jackson Horsman, 67, of Brandywine, Maryland passed away on March 16, 2017 in Clinton, Maryland. Born on May 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Perry Leroy Horsman and the late Annie Scott Horsman. Stonewall worked as a carpenter, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially the Dallas...
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Prentice Cooper Maxwell, 77

Prentice Cooper Maxwell, 77

Prentice Cooper Maxwell, 77, of Waldorf, MD passed away on March 15, 2017. He was the son of the late Grady Model Maxwell and the late Josie Pack Maxwell. Prentice was born in Smithville, TN on May 5, 1939. Prentice worked as an Assistant Superintendent of the House Document Room for the U.S. House...
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Michelle McBride, 52

Michelle McBride, 52

Michelle McBride, 52, of Hollywood, MD passed away March 14, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., with her loving family at her side. She was born September 21, 1964 in Binghamton, NY to Mary Jacqueline Mills of Binghamton, NY and the late Richard Mills. Michelle earned her Associate of Arts degree...
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Martin Henry Russell, 87

Martin Henry Russell, 87

Martin Henry Russell, 87, of Ridge, MD, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 3, 1929 in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Rose Alice Suite Russell, and George Clayton Russell. Martin was the loving husband of Minnie Josephine Courtney Russell, whom he married on August...
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Linda Mae Pilkerton, 71

Linda Mae Pilkerton, 71

Linda Mae Pilkerton, 71 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Valley Lee, MD passed away on March 20, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 1, 1946 in Drayden, MD, she was the daughter of the late Sara Perry Adams, and George Thomas Adams. Linda was the loving wife of the late James Rudolph Pilkerton...
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Rufus “Butch” Wilson O’Hara, 89

Rufus “Butch” Wilson O’Hara, 89

Rufus “Butch” Wilson O’Hara, 89, took the hand of our Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, March 17, 2017. To his grandchildren he was known as Pop Pop. For over 30 years he was a resident of Glen Burnie, MD and lived in Hollywood, MD for the last 20 years. Butch was...
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William “Bill” Parker Cloyes, 95

William “Bill” Parker Cloyes, 95

William “Bill” Parker Cloyes passed away early on Friday, March 17, 2017, at his home in Maryland in the Asbury Solomons Island retirement community. His death was confirmed by his wife of 38 years, Dolores (Nelson) Cloyes. He was 95 years old. Bill Cloyes was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 8, 1921, in...
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Warren Alexander Statesman, Sr. 85

Warren Alexander Statesman, Sr. 85

Warren Alexander Statesman, Sr. 85, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on March 11, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 22, 1931 in Valley Lee, MD he was the son of the late Mary Cutchember Statesman and Ellis Statesman. Warren was the loving husband of Priscilla Mae Statesman, whom he married in St....
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Dolores Mae Moore, 86

Dolores Mae Moore, 86

Dolores Mae Moore, 86, of Chaptico, MD passed away on March 16, 2017 at her home. Born on February 21, 1931, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Wills and the late Anastacia Tomalavich Wills. Dolores worked at the Census Bureau and in doctor’s offices and was a homemaker. She...
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Mary Elizabeth Floyd “Betty” Bogie, 93

Mary Elizabeth Floyd “Betty” Bogie, 93

Mary Elizabeth Floyd “Betty” Bogie, 93, of Leonardtown, MD passed away March 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1923 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Erich and Eleanor Miller Floyd. On February 19, 1949, Betty married her beloved husband, James...
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