Obituaries

David Terance “Terry” Norris

David Terance “Terry” Norris

David Terance “Terry” Norris (born June 21, 1947) died in his home on October 24, 2020. Terry was the son of Stephen N. Norris, Sr. and Margaret A. Jenkins Norris. He lived on Cobb Island, Maryland all his life, except for his military service in the Army from August 1966 – July 1968. He...
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Genevieve Godish Minni, 80

Genevieve Godish Minni, 80

It is with profound sadness the Minni Family announces the sudden passing of Genevieve Godish Minni due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Francis C. Minni. Known to most as Jeanne or Mimi, she will be...
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James Henry Les Callett, “Jimmy” 71

James Henry Les Callett, “Jimmy” 71

James Henry Les Callett, “Jimmy” 71, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on October 24, 2020 at Calvert Medical Health Care. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Washington. DC to the late Alfred George and Dorothy Anderson Les Callett. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Beloved husband...
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Frank Linwood Edwards

Frank Linwood Edwards

Frank Linwood Edwards born on October 25, 1950, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of Kenneth Bruce and Evelyn Oneida (Badger) Edwards. Frank is survived by his significant other Sharon Koontz, her children that he loved as his own, Anita Nalls (Jeff), Missy Koontz,...
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Harold Robinson

Harold Robinson

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Harold Robinson departed this earthly life in Fort Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD.
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Diamond Latiera Proctor

Diamond Latiera Proctor

Diamond Latiera Proctor departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 9:00AM until time of service, 11:00AM at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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Edith Hines

Edith Hines

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Edith Hines departed this earthly life. Family and friends will come together on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Central Baptist Church, 5600 Old Branch Ave, Camp Springs, MD 20748. Interment will take place on at Cheltenham Cemetery. Service time will be updated at a later date.
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James Westray

James Westray

James Westray departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 2pm until 4pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home. Interment will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11am at Heritage Cemetery, in Waldorf, MD.
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Leary Jay Gatton, 55

Leary Jay Gatton, 55

Leary Jay Gatton, 55, of Hollywood, MD died peacefully at home on October 23, 2020. He was born on April 12, 1965 in Washington, DC. The son of Virginia Montgomery Gatton of Hollywood, MD and the late Jesse Gatton of Hollywood, MD. Jay was the loving husband of Teri Gatton, whom he married on...
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Longtime St. Mary’s County 911 Dispatcher Norman Pilkerton Passes Away

Longtime St. Mary’s County 911 Dispatcher Norman Pilkerton Passes Away

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office regrets to share the news that Norman Alexander Pilkerton Jr. passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the age of 81. Pilkerton worked for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as a 911 emergency dispatcher for 34 years when he retired in 2001. During his tenure, Sheriff...
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William Leonard Burch, 86

William Leonard Burch, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on October 22, 2020 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Center. Born in Leonardtown, MD on June 24, 1934 to the late Joseph M. Burch and the late Bertha M. Burch, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Burch; brothers, Joseph...
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Joy Fia Greaff, 82

Joy Fia Greaff, 82

Joy Fia Greaff, 82, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home. She was born in Benton, Michigan on November 23, 1937 to the late Edward and Helen Fia. Joy is also preceded in death by her two husbands, Edward Welch and Robert Greaff, and her...
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Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86

Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86

Mary Ann Theresa Gilmer, 86, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on October 21, 2020 at South River Healthcare Center. Born April 23, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. Worthy and Gertrude (O’Toole) Worthy. Mary Ann moved to Calvert County in 1985. She was a Licensed...
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AOC Barry Eugene “Hank” Evitts, USN (Ret.), 60

AOC Barry Eugene “Hank” Evitts, USN (Ret.), 60

Barry “Hank” Eugene Evitts was born July 5, 1960 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Dewight Evitts and Daisy O’Donnel Evitts. passed away on October 14, 2020 at his home beside his loving family. Hank enlisted in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) in 2003. On May 26,...
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William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., 92

William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., 92

William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., a soldier, firefighter, and family man passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12,2020 in Faulkner, MD, at the age of 92. He was a lifelong resident of Charles County. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, James Washington Albrittain and Mary Ellen Miles Albrittain,...
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Jane Nina Clarke (nee Alfano)

Jane Nina Clarke (nee Alfano) of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on October 9th, 2020. She was born in York, Pennsylvania to Nina and Nicolas Alfano on June 10th, 1929. Jane graduated from York County High School in York, Pennsylvania. Jane loved to sing and earned a college degree in Music from the Peabody Institute...
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Rex Eagan, 77

Rex Eagan, 77

It is with great sadness that the family of Rex Eagan announces his passing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 77. Rex will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Frances (Francy) Eagan; children, Patrick Eagan and Jeffrey Eagan; grandchildren, Breanne Harris, 1 LT Kevin Harris, US Army, Nicholas...
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Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81

Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81

Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81, of Charlotte Hall, MD (formerly of Fort Washington, MD) passed away on October 10, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD.  She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Roy Bankert. Rosie was born on December 6, 1938 in Piscataway, MD to the late...
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John Joseph Noel, 31

John Joseph Noel, 31

John Joseph Noel, 31 of White Plains, MD, died October 7, 2020, from injuries sustained by an accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Joseph Noel, his maternal grandparents, Claude and Betty Burns and his aunt, Mary Noel. John leaves behind his sweet daughter, Destiny Noel (5). He is also...
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Edith Coon Ralon, 91

Edith Coon Ralon, 91

Edith Coon Ralon, age 91, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1928 in Cambridge, Ohio, to Stuart Reed Coon and Lillie Leeds Coon. She grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia and Riverdale, Maryland and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1947. She married Carlos Kreider Ralon...
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Shirley Mae Graham, 85

Shirley Mae Graham, 85

Shirley Mae Graham, 85, of Sunderland, Maryland, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1935, in Washington , DC, to the late Lester and Edna Colvin Erhardt Sr. Shirley was employed by the United States Postal Service and was promoted to Postmaster. She served the communities of Benedict and...
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Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65

Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65

Mark Floyd Eversberg, 65, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 8, 2020 at his home in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 2, 1955 in Washington, DC. Mark was the loving son of the late Doris Elsie Dawson Eversberg and Frederick Alfred Eversberg. Mark was the loving husband of Rita Mary Eversberg, whom he...
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Kimberlee Faye Ledsome, 62

Kimberlee Faye Ledsome, 62, of Newburg, Maryland passed away at her home (with the love of her life) Thomas Jones by her side on October 12. 2020. She was born on October 15, 1957 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Preceded in death by her father, Luther Whitney Nash and her sister Roneva Nash. Kimberlee is...
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Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

Bel Alton and La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments Announce Passing of William Albrittain

With great sadness, the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member William Albrittain. William Miles Albrittain, Sr., was born July 8, 1928, and passed on Monday, October 12, 2020, Willie started his Fire Service in the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in 1943 at age 15 during World War II....
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Mary E. Franklin (Ramos), 69

Mary E. Franklin (Ramos), 69

Mary E. Franklin (Ramos) age 69 of Scottdale, GA and formerly of Indian Head & Bryans Road, MD, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Mother & Step Father, Mary Ellen & Alfred C. Masiello; Father, Charles Ramos, Sr.; Brothers,...
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