Obituaries

Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72

Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72

Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72, of Huntingtown passed away June 8, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C., to Bernard Lester Sr. and Marie (Gleason) Collins. Bernie is survived by his wife Peggy Jean (Mauney) Godwin Collins of Huntingtown, daughter Deborah L. “Debbie” Godwin Grierson and husband...
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Ellen Ross Kurek, 90

Ellen Ross Kurek, 90, of St. Leonard, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017.She was a native of Calvert County born to the late James Perry and Marjorie Thomas Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Adam Kurek and her son, Gerard W. Kurek. She is survived...
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Mark Dwayne Houston, 56

Mark Dwayne Houston, 56

Mark Dwayne Houston, of Camp Springs, MD passed on June 5, 2017 at the age of 56. Born in Savanah, GA son of Bernice Eloise and Fred Nelson Houston. Mark grew up in the Camp Springs area and graduated from Crossland High School, Class of 1978. He then attended college, where he met the...
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John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61

John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61

John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, after bravely battling cancer for three years. He was born on May 17, 1956, in Newburgh, NY, to Dr. John Francis Shay and Margretta (Hamill) Shay. He grew up in Suitland, MD. He was married to Margaret “Margie”...
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Julia Thomas, 86

Julia Thomas, 86

Julia Thomas, 86, of White Plains, MD passed away on June 6, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born in Lorain, OH on June 5, 1931 to the late Theodore Yazek and Rose Yazek, she is also preceded in death by five sisters.   Julia leaves behind her...
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Robert Allen Adams, Sr., 88

Robert Allen Adams, Sr., 88

Robert Allen Adams, Sr., age 88 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 8, 2017. Robert was a Computer Programmer with the U.S. Navy Department at Naval Ordnance Station (N.O.S.) for 32 years. Son of Peter Robert Adams and Angelyn Rebecca Welch Adams. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife,...
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George Kenneth Overton (Kenny), 85

George Kenneth Overton (Kenny), 85

George Kenneth Overton (Kenny) of Pomfret, Maryland, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was 85 years old. Born on March 15, 1932 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Bettie Gay Smith Overton and the late Walter Burnell Overton. George served in...
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Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler, 87

Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler, 87

Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler, 87, passed away June 8, 2017 at Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born June 30, 1929 on the Point Farm in St. Leonard to Willis Atwood and Nettie Lorena (Elliot) Fowler. Bill lived on Point Farm, now known as Jefferson Patterson Park, before moving to Fairhaven when he was...
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Shirley Faye Hamilton, 77

Shirley Faye Hamilton, 77

Shirley Faye Hamilton, 77, of Owings, MD passed away June 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Washington, D.C. November 20, 1939 to Everett and Tamiline (Gregan) Reid. She graduated from Burdick Vocational High School in Washington, D.C., where she was the president of her class. Shirley married Fred J. Hamilton in...
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James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr., 72

James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr., 72

James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr., 72, of Friendship passed away June 7, 2017. He was born January 17, 1945 in Friendship, MD, the eldest son of James Robert Sr. and Hazel Gertrude (Johnson) Ward. Bobby attended Tracy’s Elementary School and graduated from Southern High School in 1963. He served in the United States...
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Gladys Adelaide Buckler “Nonnie”, 90

Gladys Adelaide Buckler “Nonnie”, 90

Gladys A. Buckler, 90, of La Plata, MD passed peacefully at The Charleston in Waldorf, MD on June 6, 2017. Born on December 16, 1926 in Belton Alton, MD to the late Thomas A. Garner and the late Rosebelle A. Inscoe Garner. Gladys is one of 18 children and preceded in death by her...
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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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