Joseph Thomas Butler, 60 of Leonardtown, affectionately known as “Baby Joe”, departed this life on March 26, 2018 at Southern Maryland Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hollywood, MD to the late William Henry Butler, Sr. and the late Mary Madeline Jordan-Butler on January 17, 1954. Thomas obtained his education in...
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Jaelynn Rose Willey, 16, of Lexington Park, MD, died on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 24, 2002, in Texas to Daniel Lee and Melissa Cormier Willey. Jaelynn attended the tenth grade at Great Mills High School, where she...
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Barbara Jean Lawrence, 77, of Hollywood MD., died on March 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on December 25, 1940 to the late Hershel V. McLeod and Nell E. McLeod. In April of 1971, she married her beloved husband, Charles “Emory” Lawrence. From there, they worked hard at instilling...
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Doris Mildred Reed, age 92 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, died March 22, 2016 at her residence with Hospice. Doris was a Court Reporter for 35 years with the U.S. Air Force and was an organist at her church, the Cheltenham United Methodist Church. She was also an accomplished artist, a member of a swim...
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Peggy Lee Walton, 81, of District Heights passed away March 24, 2018. She was born May 6, 1936 in Stoakley, MD, now part of Prince Frederick, to William Stanley and Etta Sheckells (Lyons) Buckler. Peggy was raised in Prince Frederick and graduated from Calvert High School in 1954. She married Thomas Henry Walton September...
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John Francis Quade “Popeye”, 93, of Chaptico, MD passed away on March 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1924 in Chaptico, MD he was the son of the late Lucy Catherine Russell Quade and Alton Monroe Quade. Popeye was the loving husband of Dorothy Irene Quade...
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Grace Madgaline Miles, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 19, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 17, 1933 in Chaptico, MD she was the daughter of the late Lucy Neal Nelson and Harrison Nelson. Grace was the loving wife of Frederick Miles who preceded her in death in 1975 and whom...
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Suddenly on Monday, March 19, 2018 Naiheem E. Carter departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Fresh Start Church 120 N. Langley Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Interment will immediately follow.
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Anita Ree (Herrin) Procopio, age 72, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on March 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Francis Procopio. She is survived by her two sons she dearly loved, Alfonso Willard Procopio and Raymond Francis Procopio, Jr. and four grandchildren. She is the daughter of the...
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Edna Bell Gibson, 94, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Waysons Corner, MD passed away on March 18, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 27, 1923 in Lothian, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Clara and John Gibson. Edna is survived by her children: Donald (Janet) Phetteplace of Clements, MD, Ronald...
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Kip was the loving father of two daughters, Jessica (Jason) Canada and Casey Amorose, and a doting Pap Pap to his two grandsons, Noah and Chandler. Kip was born in McKeesport, PA. He grew up in Birchwood City, Oxon Hill, MD and graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1973. He attended Control Data...
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Donnie is survived by his wife: Zoe Yarbrough; children: Thomas and Christopher Yarbrough; Granddaughter: Anneliza Yarbrough; siblings: Ronnie (Sis) Yarbrough, Darrin (Michelle) Yarbrough of Selma Alabama; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Winifred Yarbrough of Selma Alabama. Donnie was born on June, 30, 1957 in...
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Ida June Jones, 79, of Ironsides, MD passed away on March 20, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Ida was born in Washington, DC on March 6, 1939 to the late Cyrus Jones and the late Pearl Jones. She is also preceded in death by her brothers,...
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Velma Marie (Wheeler) Barnes (60) was born at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, DC, on January 13, 1958 to her parents Annie G. Wheeler and William A. Wheeler. She departed this earth on March 18, 2018. Velma attended elementary school in the Charles County Public school system and graduated from Lackey High School in 1976....
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Leonard “Lenny” Elliott Johnson passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Monday, March 19, 2018, at the age of 62. Lenny was born January 28, 1956 to Betty and Joseph Johnson in Tacoma Park, MD. He grew up in Prince George’s County, MD and married Kathryne SanGiovanni in August...
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Josephine Cecelia Short Spinks, 70, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born on Sept. 20, 1947 to James Clinton and Josephine Mary Short. She is survived by her brothers: William (Jane) and Charles Short; nieces: Lavelle, Tonya, Danita, Constance, Hermaine; nephews: Keith, Kevin, Charles, Darrell; as well as...
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Mattie Wright-Dean of Washington, DC, passed on March 15, 2018 at the age of 73. Born in Washington, DC the only daughter of Mattie (Thompson) Fletcher and James Fletcher. Mattie has been a Washingtonian her entire life. Born and raised there, she educated in the district schools. In 1972 she obtained a job as...
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Mary D. Shifflette, 76, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on March 17, 2018, her favorite day of the year, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1941 in Washington, DC. Mary began her career with the US Customs Office. After becoming a stepmother, she left US Customs to drive a school...
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Wayne Butler departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5:00 pm until time of memorial service 6:00 pm at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Norma Florence (nee Ford) Boling, age 90, of District Heights-Forestville, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 16, 2018. Norma was preceded in death by her parents Robert (Roy) Gideon Ford and Loretta Alice (nee Lathrop) of Prince George’s County; and her brother, John Austin Ford also of Prince George’s. Norma...
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James “Mac” Joseph McNamara, 77, of LaPlata, MD passed away on March 9, 2018 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on May 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James J. McNamara, Sr. and the late Agnes (Joyce) McNamara, Mac is also predeceased by his brother, Patrick McNamara. He is...
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Bengt Borje Barnas, age 81 of La Plata, Maryland, died peacefully at home on March 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Bengt was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1954-1957 with a construction battalion. He went on to become a master carpenter and then made a career as a general contractor...
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William David “Dave” Grogg, 62, of Leonardtown, MD died March 14, 2018 at his residence. For 20+ years, Dave owned and operated his own landscaping company, “All About Nature”. He was a member of the Southern Knights Rod and Custom Car Club, he favored Mopar cars, especially his 1968 Charger. He enjoyed fishing and...
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Matthew James Cwalina, 40, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on March 14, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on June 24, 1977 in Pottstown, PA to James Anthony and Karen Ann (Strzelecki) Cwalina. Matthew graduated with a BS Degree in Education from Alvernia College and a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership...
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