Obituaries

Marian Theresa (Jones) Edwards, 78

Marian Theresa (Jones) Edwards, 78

Marian Theresa (Jones) Edwards, 78, of Fort Washington, Maryland lost her battle with life on March 4, 2021. Affectionately known as Theresa to family and friends, she was the eldest daughter of the late Edgar and Marie Jones. Theresa came into this life on December 30, 1942. She was baptized into the Catholic faith...
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Rachel Taylor Christy’s Sunrise

Rachel Taylor Christy’s Sunrise

Rachel Taylor Christy’s Sunrise was on January 10, 1941 and her Sunset was on March 8, 2021. Rachel spent her formative years in Park Hall, MD. She was born to the late Samuel C. Taylor Sr. and Mary Luvenia Matthews, and was the eleventh child out of eleven children. She accepted Christ at an...
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Kelly Rae Richardson, 37

Kelly Rae Richardson, 37

Kelly Rae Richardson, 37, of Tracy’s Landing passed away March 5, 2021. She was born April 28, 1983 in Takoma Park, MD to Raymond N. and Patricia Michelle Richardson. Kelly grew up in the Burtonsville and Silver Spring area and graduated from Paint Branch High School. She moved with her family to Tracy’s Landing...
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John Sherman Powelson, Sr., 79

John Sherman Powelson, Sr., 79

John Sherman Powelson, Sr., 79, of North Beach passed away February 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1941 in Washington, DC to Leslie E. and Emma Rhea (Giles) Powelson. Sherman grew up in Greenway in Southeast DC and graduated from Chamberlain High School. He then attended the...
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Thomas George Smith, 73

Thomas George Smith, 73

Thomas George Smith, 73 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in La Plata, Maryland. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1947 and was the son of Marie (Graml) Smith and John P. Smith. Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie, Pennsylvania as a member of...
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Philip A. Rieman

Philip A. Rieman

Phil was called home on March 6, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha M. Rieman; his father, Carl J. Rieman, and his brother, Carl Rieman. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Rieman; his son, P. J. Rieman (Sarah); his...
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Carolyn Valerie Buell, 50

Carolyn Valerie Buell, 50

Carolyn Valerie Buell, 50 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on February 23, 2021 at her home. Carolyn was born on July 3, 1970 in Leonardtown, MD to Charles Larry Morgan and Joyce Marie Morgan. Carolyn was a native of St. Mary’s County, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School in 1988. She was...
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Michael “Mike” Rathfon Layton, 68

Michael “Mike” Rathfon Layton, 68

Michael “Mike” Rathfon Layton, 68, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mike was born June 8, 1953 to the late Joel and Nadene Layton Mike was a marksman who enjoyed competitive trap-shooting. He entered many tournaments and was proud of his accomplishments. Mike was also a talented...
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Sulpicio Vito Engles, 66

Sulpicio Vito Engles, 66

Sulpicio Vito Engles, 66, of Lexington Park, MD passed away March 3, 2021, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 19, 1954 in the Philippines to the late Fausto Engles and Teodora Vito Engles. On January 26, 1980, Sulpicio...
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Joseph James Latona

Joseph James Latona

To everyone who knew, cared for, loved Joe. He was taking care of us, teaching us compassion and patience, showing us how to be happy and how to love another person and how to enjoy living. He was joy. He died peacefully February 26 with his sister and brother-in-law holding his hand. Joseph James...
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Brian Charles Jackson, 26

Brian Charles Jackson, 26

Brian Charles Jackson passed away at the age of 26 on Friday, February 26th 2021. Brian was born on June 21st, 1994 in Clinton, MD to Robert and Annette Jackson, that love him more than words can express. What Brian loved most was spending time with his Son, Elijah and his fiancé, Kayla Borza....
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Mary Mechelle Randall, 38

Mary Mechelle Randall, 38

Mary Mechelle Randall of Lexington Park, Maryland, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and niece, passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 38. She bore a heavy load all her life but you could seldom tell. Mary was such an inspiration to all she encountered. A St. Mary’s County treasure, everyone Mary met...
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Robert “Bobby” Harmon Myers, Jr., 51

Robert “Bobby” Harmon Myers, Jr., 51

Robert “Bobby” Harmon Myers, Jr., 51, from Huntingtown, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Cancun, Mexico while vacationing with close friends. Bobby was born in Washington, DC on August 31, 1969 to Robert H. Myers Sr and Sherry L. Myers. He went to Northern High School in Calvert County, MD....
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Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67

Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67

Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away at his home on February 27, 2021. Mike was born on November 5, 1953 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard and Virginia Bowie. He was also predeceased by his wife Brenda Bowie. He is survived by his son, Travis Bowie; brothers, Cliff Bowie, Randy...
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Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born on September 24, 1961 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. Sheila was the loving wife of Tom Guy. She is survived by her sons Trevor (Sabrina) Guy and...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William...
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Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86

Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86

Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly from Washington, D.C., passed away March 2, 2021 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 11, 1934, Nina was the daughter of the late Maria Celia Walker and William R. Walker. Nina is survived by her children; Daniel Fitzpatrick II, (Tammy) of Mechanicsville, MD, Deborah Grill (Gary)...
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Bill Cook, 83

Bill Cook, 83

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Bill Cook, loving husband and father passed away at age 83. Bill was born on June 13, 1937 in Newburg, NY to Arthur and Harriette (Dixon) Cook. He received his BA in Mathematics from Syracuse University in 1963 and his MS in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood,90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William M....
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Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born on September 24, 1961 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. Sheila was the loving wife of Tom Guy. She is survived by her sons Trevor (Sabrina) Guy and...
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Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny)

Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny)

Peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny) departed his earthly body to take on his spiritual body with the Lord. Kenny was born on April 11, 1957 to James Henry and Virginia Alexander Smith in Lexington, Virginia. He attended Rockbridge County Public Schools. Upon graduation he attended North Carolina Agricultural &...
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Ransom Jordan Jr.

Ransom Jordan Jr. departed this earthly life in Lanham, MD on February 25, 2021. Family and friends will unite on Monday, March 15, 2021, from 9:00am until time of service 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD following...
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Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2021. On Friday, March 12, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD. Entombment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania...
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Darius Lavon Goodman, Sr.

Peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021, Darius Lavon Goodman, Sr. departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.
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Lucille Fontanelle

Lucille Fontanelle

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Lucille Fontanelle departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, March 12, 2021, from 9:00am until time of service at 9:30am at the Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD, 20601. Interment is scheduled for a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham,...
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