Claudia Gardine Forbes, age 72 of La Plata, Maryland, died October 8, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Claudia enjoyed Bingo, sewing, travel, music and dancing. She was always helping others – her home was a safe haven. She was the daughter of Douglas Gardine and...
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Dennis Richard Vaira, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 7, 2018. Born on August 4, 1954 in Washington, Pennsylvania, Dennis spent most of his life in Southern Maryland, growing up in Bryans Road, working for many years in Waldorf, and raising his family in La Plata. He was a proud graduate of...
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Margaret Mary Huffman, 90, of Dameron, MD (previously from Landover Hills, MD) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 14, 1928 in Greenville, NC to the late Bernard J. Sweeney and Mary Elizabeth Lynch. She was the beloved wife of the late...
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Jack Paul Bell, age 82, of Mechanicsville Maryland, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 10th, 2018. In the days leading to his passing Jack “Grandpa Jack” was surrounded by the comfort of his loved ones and took peace in knowing he was going home to be with the lord. Jack was born...
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John Delbert “Jack” Wood, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Jack was born on September 20, 1929 to the late James B. Wood and Marjorie Hamilton Wood, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Jack served as a technical sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948...
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Patricia Ann (Norris) Housley, 67, of Summerville, SC (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Berkman Norris, Sr. and Loretta Beaven Norris of Leonardtown, MD. She is a...
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Minnie Elizabeth McGinnis Necessary, “Minnie” 86, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Mechanicsville, MD (Oakville) passed away on October 12, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 9, 1932 in Aylor, VA, she was the daughter of the late Addie V. Aylor Myers and Leo Raymond Myers. Minnie was the loving wife of the late...
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Suddenly on Sunday, October 14, 2018, Destanee Lyles departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3150 Middletown Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Nathan L. Dickerson, Sr. exchanged his earthly life for eternal life. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. followed by the Celebration of Life services at 11:00 a.m. at Union Bethel AME Church, 6810 Floral Park Road, Brandywine, MD. Interment will...
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Peacefully on October 11, 2018, Anaius X. Saul went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on October 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.
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The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department continues to mourn and remember Firefighter Jesse Wade McCullough. Firefighter McCullough passed away on October 9, 2018, after his heroic battle against occupational cancer. Firefighter McCullough will be honored with a line-of-duty funeral, to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 (details below): Visitation will...
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Francis Eugene Dorsey, 38 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on October 5, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, October 11, 2018 for visitation at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, (Frances Briscoe Chapel), 38576 Brett Way Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will be private.
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James Donald Knott, Jr., 48 of Newburg, MD, passed away on October 7, 2018. Services will be private. Monetary donations to help with the funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations may be made directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home via credit card, money order, cash or certified check. No personal checks...
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Peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 Walter Luck, Jr. went home to be with the lord. Family and friends will gather for memorial service on October 10, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Francis Aloysius Quade, “Al”, 85 of Hughesville, MD passed away on October 3, 2018 in Waldorf, MD. Born on October 27, 1932 in Oakley, MD he was the son of the late Nellie Eleanor Farrell Quade and Joseph Ashby Quade. Al was the loving husband of the late Mary Ann Quade who preceded him...
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William H. Valentine, Jr, 75, of California, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2018 in California, MD. Born on January 8, 1943 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Tura Lee Valentine and William H. Valentine, Sr. William was the loving husband of Rosalie Valentine of...
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James Bruce Thomas, Jr. “Junior”, 83, of Bushwood, MD passed away at his home on October 5, 2018. He was born on July 5, 1935 in Avenue, Maryland and the son of the late Mary Ethel Ellis Thomas and James Bruce Thomas, Sr. Junior was the loving husband of Nola Mae Bennett Thomas whom...
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Gary Edward Williams, age 57 of Bowie, MD, formerly of Hughesville, MD died October 6, 2018. Gary was born May 8, 1961 in Washington, DC. He was the son of Eleanor Williams and the late James W. Williams of Hughesville, MD. He is also survived by his brother, James W. Williams, Jr. of Abell,...
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William Stanley Cusick, 79 of Waldorf, MD passed away on October 9, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. William was the son of the late Harry M. Cusick and the late Mary E. Rutter Cusick. William was born in Hughesville, MD on February 1, 1939. He worked for the Bell Atlantic...
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Joseph Douglas “Joey” Miller Jr., 54, of Hollywood, MD passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1963 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. He is the son of Mary Frances “Fran” (Sharrow) Schmalgemeyer of Hollywood, MD and late step-father, Sherman Schmalgemeyer and Joseph...
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Robert G. Borrell, Sr., 80, of Clinton, MD passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was born on March 6th, 1938 to Thelma and Edward Borrell in Washington DC. He spent 30 years working for Riggs Bank and another 25 years collecting and selling antiques with his wife Betty and their business, Betty...
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Thelma Cecil Fuller, 96 of Chaptico, MD passed away on October 8, 2018 at her residence in Chaptico, MD. Thelma was born on April 14, 1922 to the late Garland McClure and the late Etna Maney McClure in Young Harris, GA. Thelma served on the Altar Guild at Christ Church for a number of...
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Jeffrey Alan Radtke, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed into eternal life on October 5th, 2018 after a brave fifteen year standoff against kidney cancer. Born on July 11th, 1968, he was the son of the late Isabell (Williams) Radtke and the late John Radtke. Jeff spent most of his life in Charles County, graduating...
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