Obituaries

Herbert Joseph Petty, 77

Herbert Joseph Petty, 77

Herbert Joseph Petty, 77 of Accokeek, MD passed away on April 28, 2017 at United Medical Center in Washington, DC. He was born on October 11, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late George W. and Ethel H. (Suthard) Petty. Herbert was a building supervisor for the Prince George’s County Public School System for...
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Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr., 85

Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr., 85

Thomas Dona “Don” Proctor, Sr. passed at the age of 85 at his residence in Pomfret, Maryland on April 27, 2017. Thomas was born on Sunday, October 25, 1931 in Bel Alton, MD to the late Clements and Mary Alberta (Harley) Proctor. On May 17, 1958, he married his sweetheart, Anna Theresa Proctor and...
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Marvin Lee Gilroy, 68

Marvin Lee Gilroy, 68

Marvin Lee Gilroy of Nanjemoy, Maryland, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Charles County Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. Born on April 23, 1949 in Nanjemoy, he was the son of the late Ida Florine Rodgers Gilroy and John Louis Gilroy. Affectionately known as “Bubba”,...
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George Richard Buck, 78

George Richard Buck, 78

George Richard Buck, 78, of Brandywine, Maryland, died on April 29, 2017 at his home. Born in Annapolis, Maryland on April 21, 1939, he was the son of the late George Sanford Buck and the late Catherine May Sansbury Buck. George worked at Pence’s Barbershop in Clarendon, Virginia for 20 years. He also was...
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George Lawrence Wagner, 73

George Lawrence Wagner, 73

George Lawrence Wagner, born December 31, 1944, in Washington, DC, died April 28, 2017, in Wilson, NC. He was a devoted husband for more than 50 years to Claudia Jean (Jeannie) Wynne Wagner of New Bern, NC. George attended high school in Lothian, MD, after which, he proudly served 4 years in the US...
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Christopher Paul “Chris” Navarra, 58

Christopher Paul “Chris” Navarra, 58

Christopher Paul “Chris” Navarra, 58, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on April 27, 2017 at Hospice House of Charles County. Born in Washington, DC, on March 26, 1959, he was the son of Anne Byrd (Simpkins) Navarra and the late Frank Andrew Navarra. Chris recently retired from Charles County Public Schools as a Building Service...
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Daniel McCarthy, 70

Daniel McCarthy, 70

Daniel McCarthy, 70, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on April 26, 2017 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Born in Washington, DC on July 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Mary Ann McCarthy. Daniel was the former Chief of the Hillside Volunteer Fire Department. He loved playing softball, coaching, play poker, taking kids...
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Michael Joseph Reese, 70

Michael Joseph Reese, 70

Michael Joseph Reese, 70, of Hollywood, MD passed away April 22, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C. He was born August 5, 1946 in Washington, DC,  to Carrollton E. Reese, Sr. and Marion G. Wright Reese. Michael was in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
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Georgiana K. Tolson (Georgie),80

Georgiana K. Tolson (Georgie),80

Georgiana K. Tolson (Georgie),80, of Piney Point, MD formerly from College Park, MD passed away on April 25, 2017 in Mt. Airy, MD. Born on November 21, 1936 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Lee (Kirtley) Parks and St. Clair David Kirtley. Georgie was the loving wife of the...
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Joseph Leroy Bush, Sr

Joseph Leroy Bush, Sr

Joseph Leroy Bush, Sr., passed away on April 26, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, May 4, 2017 for visitation at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD 20653. On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 10:15 am, interment at...
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Lynn Irene (Peaire) Brinkley, 66

Lynn Irene (Peaire) Brinkley, 66

Lynn Irene (Peaire) Brinkley, 66, of Port Republic, MD suddenly passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born September 10, 1950 in Washington, DC. She was raised in Hillside, MD and graduated from Central High School in 1968. In her younger years, Lynn was active in the Hillside Fire Department and Majorettes. She...
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David “Dave” Bradley Mariner, 58

David “Dave” Bradley Mariner, 58

David “Dave” Bradley Mariner, 58 of Cobb Island, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born March 19, 1959 in Sioux City, IA. Dave graduated in 1978 from Homestead High in Cupertino, CA. He moved from California to Maryland in 1998. Dave had a long and successful sales career retiring in...
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Sandra Kay Graves, 57

Sandra Kay Graves, 57

Sandra Kay Graves, age 57 of Brandywine, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer,on April 25, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Sandra was a Financial Specialist for 31 years with the EPA (U.S. Government). She loved trips to Myrtle Beach and Disney World. She also enjoyed...
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Carroll “Chuck” Edwin Rawlings, 75

Carroll “Chuck” Edwin Rawlings, 75

Carroll “Chuck” Edwin Rawlings, 75 of Waldorf, MD passed away on April 22, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on May 10, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Edwin and Louise Fannie (Everhart) Rawlings. He was the CEO/Co-Owner of TBN Associates, Inc. a mechanical insulation and...
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Douglas Lane Case, 57

Douglas Lane Case, 57

Douglas Lane Case of La Plata, Maryland, surrounded by his family, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 morning due to complications from a stroke. He was 57 years old. Doug was born on December 23, 1959 in Gassaway, West Virginia to the late Jenna Lee Case and Donald Lee Case. As a boy,...
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Melvie Brown, 87

Melvie Brown, 87

Melvie Brown, 87, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 26, 2017 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born May 8, 1929 in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, to the late Hubert Green Sr. and Ethel Bailey. Melvie was employed as a friendly waitress who prided herself in excellent customer service before her retirement. She...
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Hazel Marie Everard Martin, 90

Hazel Marie Everard Martin, 90

Hazel Marie Everard Martin, 90, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph Noel Everard and Mildred Alexis Nelson Everard. Hazel was employed as a Home Healthcare Social Worker by San...
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Wayne Edward Willett, Jr., 50

Wayne Edward Willett, Jr., 50

Wayne Edward Willett, Jr., 50, of White Plains, Maryland, died on April 23, 2017 in LaPlata, Maryland. Born on May 30, 1966 at Andrews Air Force Base, he was the son of Carol (Rohme) Willett and the late Wayne E. Willett, Sr. Wayne’s greatest accomplishment was his family. Wayne was so proud of his...
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Colleen Marie Cord, 58

Colleen Marie Cord, 58

Colleen Marie Cord, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 20, 2017. She was born December 8, 1958 in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Robert John Cord and Mary Evangeline Cord. Colleen earned her Associate of Arts degree from the Community College of Southern Maryland. She was employed as an administrative...
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Donald “Buddy” Buckler Burch, 81

Donald “Buddy” Buckler Burch, 81

Donald “Buddy” Buckler Burch, 81 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on April 25, 2017 at his residence. Born September 25, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late F. Elliott Burch, Sr. and Elizabeth. Buddy was the loving husband of Jean Guy Burch, whom he married in St. Joseph’s Catholic...
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James Maximo “Wade” Mayonado, Jr., 54

James Maximo “Wade” Mayonado, Jr., 54

James Maximo “Wade” Mayonado, Jr., 54 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 24, 2017 in Hollywood, MD. Born November 11, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Elizabeth Mayonado of Hollywood, MD and the late James M. Mayonado, Sr. Wade is survived by his loving wife Mary Oesterling Mayonado, whom he...
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Paul Stephen Damron, 57

Paul Stephen Damron, 57

Paul Stephen Damron, 57, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Wyandotte, MI passed away on April 20, 2017 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on April 6, 2017 in Wayne, MI, he was the son of the late Frank and Mirrian Damron. Paul was the loving husband of Erlinda Lauderes Damron, whom he married on...
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Matthew “Wayne” Lyvers, 64

Matthew “Wayne” Lyvers, 64

Matthew “Wayne” Lyvers, 64, of St. Leonard, MD passed away suddenly on April 26, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born July 13, 1952 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late John Samuel Lyvers, Jr. and Betty Mae (Hallock) Lyvers.  Wayne graduated from Annapolis High School in 1969. He served in the...
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Elizabeth Catherine “Betty” Denisar, 86

Elizabeth Catherine “Betty” Denisar, 86

Elizabeth Catherine “Betty” Denisar, 86, of Lusby, MD passed away on April 25, 2017 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Born July 16, 1930 in Waterbury, CN, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Kaiser and Alice (Cabana) Kaiser. Betty married Don Edward Denisar on April 24, 1975 in Fairfax, VA. Betty is...
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Lennie Phillip “Hot Rod” “Pooh” “Uncle Pooh” Rose, 59

Lennie Phillip “Hot Rod” “Pooh” “Uncle Pooh” Rose, 59

Lennie Phillip “Hot Rod” “Pooh” “Uncle Pooh” Rose, 59, passed away at home unexpectedly on April 20, 2017 in Lexington Park, MD. He was the son of the late Barbara Ann “Ludwig” Browning and Jack Luther Rose Jr. Lennie was born on June 11, 1957 in Rocky Mount, NC.  He played on the Varsity Football team at Calvert Sr....
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