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Shirley Ann Arnheim, 83

Shirley Ann Arnheim, 83

Shirley Ann Arnheim, 83, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away January 15, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Toledo, OH, to John A. and Emilia “Tillie” (Kalemba) Komsa. She has lived all over the country growing up, but her fondest memories were from the time she spent living in a farm house...
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Steven Lane Hite, 46

Steven Lane Hite, 46

Steven Lane Hite, 46, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 31, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. Born on December 14, 1973 in St. Louis, MO, he was the loving son of the late Janice L. Nimmer and Donald R. Hite. He is survived by his Step Father David C. Nimmer. Steven was the...
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Annie Sewell

Annie Sewell

Annie Sewell departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service at 10:30am at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1440 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076. Interment immediately following at Saint Rest Cemetery, Hanover, MD.
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Veronica Michele (Baker) Shingles

Veronica Michele (Baker) Shingles

Veronica Michele Shingles was born on November 25, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD to Sarah “Tina” Knott and the late James Dent. Michele or Chele, as she was affectionately known, peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Michele was...
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Lorraine Virginia Hodge

Peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 Lorraine Virginia Hodge departed this earthly life in Bethesda, MD. Family and friends will unite on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Galilee Baptist Church 2101 Shadyside Ave. Suitland, MD 20746.Interment will be private.
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Robert “Tuddy” Lang Somerville, 77

Robert “Tuddy” Lang Somerville, 77

Robert “Tuddy” Lang Somerville, age 77, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home in Park Hall, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Robert was born on August 3, 1942 in Park Hall, Maryland to David Lang and Mary Daisy Somerville. Robert was passionately known by the nickname Tuddy, given by...
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Martha Wilson

Martha Wilson

Martha Wilson departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Stephen Patrick “Steve or Rockfish” Dean, Sr., 63

Stephen Patrick “Steve or Rockfish” Dean, Sr., 63

Stephen Patrick “Steve or Rockfish” Dean, Sr., 63, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 28, 2020 at his residence. Born April 14, 1956 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Egbert Dean and Edith Virginia (Dawson) Dean. Steve served in the U.S. Army from from 1974 until 1977 and...
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Wilda Jean Beckwith, 88

Wilda Jean Beckwith, 88

Wilda Jean Beckwith, 88, of California, Maryland passed away on January 19, 2020 in her home. She was born on April 30, 1931 in Mt. Storm, West Virginia to the late Alma Ross and Helen Frances Hanlin. Wilda is preceded in death by her two husbands: William M. ”Bill” James and Roland Beckwith, and...
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Cheryl Lynn Cox, 70

Cheryl Lynn Cox, 70

Cheryl Lynn Cox, 70, passed away January 24, 2020 at her home in Huntingtown. She was born on May 23, 1949 in Calvert County to Jep Hugh and Virginia (Jones) Cox. Cheryl grew up in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Calvert High School. She was employed with the Secretary of the Navy for 40...
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Willard Arden “Bill” Hawxhurst

Willard Arden “Bill” Hawxhurst – Born October 8, 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan was the older of two sons born to Joseph William Hawxhurst and Martha Jane Sell. Bill attended the Indiana State Normal School in Indiana, Pennsylvania, graduating from Indiana High School in 1949. After enlisting in the Regular Navy in 1950 and graduating...
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Judith Kathleen Witherow, 75

Judith Kathleen Witherow, 75

Judith Kathleen Witherow, 75, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away January 27, 2020 at Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA to James Daniel and Almeda Faye (Miller) Hodges. Judith K. Witherow was a poet, essayist and storyteller. A mixed blood Native American/Irish woman raised in...
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William Leroy Proctor Sr., 84

William Leroy Proctor Sr., 84

William Leroy Proctor Sr., 84, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on January 25, 2020 at Fort Washington Hospital in Fort Washington. Born on January 26, 1935 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, he was the son of the late John and Virginia Proctor. Leroy was a self-employed carpenter who enjoyed playing cards, especially “Spades”. He...
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Billy Bob Beasley, 69

Billy Bob Beasley, 69

Billy Bob Beasley, 69, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on January 27, 2020. Billy was born in Illinois on November 11, 1950 to the late Billy Clinton Beasley and the late Ruby Ellen Hunt Beasley. Billy enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 18 and began what would be a 22-year...
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George Clarence Vause, 86

George Clarence Vause, 86

George Clarence Vause, 86, of California, MD died January 9, 2020 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 15, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Nora (Sullivan) Vause. George was a 1951 graduate of Great Mills High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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Robert L. Johnson (Bobby)

Robert L. Johnson (Bobby)

On Friday, January 24, 2020, Robert L. Johnson (Bobby), loving husband and father of 2 children and 2 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 77. Bobby was born on January 14, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was married on June 14, 1968 to his best friend Maryann Elrod and they raised two...
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Samuel Allen Leonard, 74

Samuel Allen Leonard, 74

Samuel Allen Leonard, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 24, 1945 to the late Samuel Whalen Leonard and Sarah Louise Downs. Samuel spent over 52 dedicated years in the construction industry as a skilled carpenter for Anning Johnson. On June 29, 1981,...
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Judith Kae Jones, 73

Judith Kae Jones, 73

Judith Kae Jones, 73, of Bryans Road, MD passed away on January 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1946 in Maryland to Joe Thompson of Newburg, MD and the late Madelyn Thompson. Judy was employed for over 40 years as a caring and customer...
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Robert J. Bornschein, 55

Robert J. Bornschein, 55

Robert J. Bornschein, 55, of Newburg, MD, passed away Jan. 23, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department on Feb. 1, 2020 at 11 am, Pastor Joe Blanton officiating. Bob was born in New York April 24, 1964 to Robert and Elizabeth Bornschein. He graduated from...
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Charles Benjamin Hardy, III, 78

Charles Benjamin Hardy, III, 78

Charles Benjamin Hardy, III, 78, of Faulkner, MD died on January 24, 2020 at his residence. Charles was born on August 11, 1941 in La Plata, MD to the late Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) and Charles Benjamin Hardy, Jr. Charles was on bowling leagues at both Curly’s Bowling Arena in Waldorf, MD and Suitland Bowling...
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Sylvia Dupree

On Monday, January 27, 2020, Sylvia Dupree departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, February 3, 2020 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment private.
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Richard Leon Collins, 74

Richard Leon Collins, 74

Richard Leon Collins, 74 of Temple Hills, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 31, 2020 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at First Baptist Church of North Brentwood, 4000 Wallace Road, Brentwood, MD. Interment will be on...
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Gerald L. Brown, Jr.

Gerald L. Brown, Jr.

Suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Gerald L. Brown, Jr. departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 9:00am until time of Celebration of life 10:30am at Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Baptist Church 9010 Frank Tippett Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery,...
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Willie Lloyd Ballard, Jr.

Willie Lloyd Ballard, Jr.

Peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Willie Lloyd Ballard, Jr. departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 31, 2020 form 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery Waldorf, MD.
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Laura Sansbury Trott, 84

Laura Sansbury Trott, 84

Laura Sansbury Trott, 84, a longtime resident of Dunkirk passed away at the Mandrin Care Center in Harwood. She was born March 12, 1935 in Friendship to Edward Henry and Georgia Dent (Weems) Sansbury. Laura was raised in Friendship and attended Tracey’s Elementary and graduated from Southern High School. She married Louis Edgar Trott...
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