Alice Kay McDowell, 77, of California, Maryland, passed away, going home to her Savior, on January 10, 2023, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Maryland, after a long illness from Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Paul and Blanche Martin of Wintersville, Ohio. I Peter 3:4 states, “but let your adorning...
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Donna Marie Bonds, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away January 11, 2023, at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Donna, born on July 29, 1961, was second of four children born to Kevin “Duck” McPherson and Rose “Bootsie” Istvan. Donna married Craig Scott Bonds on August 14, 1982, and they had two...
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Cora Elva Crist (Lane) passed away on January 17, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charles Sherman Crist, her parents Jennings and Maggie Lane, her son Charles (Chuck) Richard Crist, sisters Alice Kunk and Amanda Walker, and brother-in-law, Brooke Crist. She is survived by her sister-in-law Martha Crist, nieces: Susan,...
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William “Bill” Lawrence Honeycutt, 72, of Brandywine Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2023, after a long battle with COPD, with his loving wife Kathryn by his side. Bill was born on December 2, 1950, to William and Catherine Honeycutt in Washington DC. He later moved to Forestville, MD, where he would live until...
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On Friday, January 13, 2023, Edmond Alfred Epp, Jr, father, husband and farmer, passed away at the age of 75. Alfred was born on November 4, 1947 in LaPlata, MD to Edmond and Frances Epp of Gallant Green, MD. Alfred served the United States Postal Service over 40 years, delivering mail in Charlotte Hall,...
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Marie Vallandingham Rowe, 88, of Clements MD peacefully passed away on January 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 16, 1934 in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of Stephen Lawrence Vallandingham, Sr. and Julia Marie Bowles Vallandingham. She was a loving wife to John Imirie Rowe, who...
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Boyd Allen Shoemaker, “Shoe” 82, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on January 9, 2023 at his home. Born on April 16, 1940 in Olive Hill, KY, he was the son of the late Lillie Florence Horsley and the late Lonnie Otis Shoemaker. Boyd was the loving husband of Janet Shoemaker, whom he married on...
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AKC Paul Gustave Meinecke, USN (Ret.). 84, of Lexington Park, MD died on January 5, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Gloversville, NY to the late Robert Paul Meinecke, Sr. and Paula Weber Meinecke. In 1955 at the...
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Sarah Elizabeth Ann Schulz, 44, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1978, in Essex County NY to Richard and Gail Schulz. Sarah worked for a federal contractor supporting NAS Patuxent River. She had a lifelong love for horses and riding. She is survived by her beloved son, Benjamin Moritz, Brother and...
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Betty Jo “BJ” (Thompson) Waldron, 56, of Leonardtown, Md, passed away on January 07, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Front Royal, VA on July 29, 1966, to the late Woodrow Wilson Thompson and Helen Howard (Simons) Thompson. Growing up in Front Royal, BJ was always a go-getter....
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He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the Earth. For Jehovah himself has spoken it.” -Isaiah 25:8 The sun rose on July 2, 1951, in Prince Frederick, MD and set on...
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Rudi “John” Freitag, Jr., 75, of Scotland, MD passed away January 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Escondido, CA to the late Rudi John Freitag and Catherine O. Robbins Freitag. John started a career as a professional ceramic tile setter and installer working for his father. He...
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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson, passed away at the age of ninety-six. A caregiver to many, Virginia watched after her younger brother, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter on occasion. Watching after the little ones of her family were some of her fondest memories, and Virginia left life-long...
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Sue Ann “Sue” Tuminaro, 79, of Lusby, MD and formerly of WV, passed away on January 8, 2023 at her residence. Born February 6, 1943 in DeRidder, LA, she was the daughter of the late Joe Caputo and Margaret Caputo. Sue graduated from Victory High School in 1962 and attended the College of Southern...
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Brenda Lee Cusic, 62, of Avenue, MD passed away January 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born July 12, 1960, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Lois Ann (Wood) Leicht and the late James Leon Pilkerton. She was the loving wife of Thomas Bernard Cusic. Brenda is survived by her children, Tammy...
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Carl Sargent Hubscher was born in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 1929, the son of Carl Alois and Louise Margaret Hubscher nee Western, the oldest of eight children. Carl died peacefully this morning, January 6that his home in Hollywood with his children at his side.Carl married Marie Ella Weber in Mt. Rainier, MD on...
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Charles Edward Haydon, 91, of Ridge, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on October 23, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to the late Howard Wayland Haydon and Dorothy (Boswell) Haydon. Charles married his loving wife Jeanne on September 20, 1952. They have shared...
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Franklin Alexander “Frank” Robinson of Serenity Farm, Benedict died peacefully at home on January 8, 2023, at the age of 90. Franklin was born on August 13, 1932, in Washington, DC to Frank A. and Elizabeth Bourne Robinson. He was raised on the family farm, Ferndale, near Brandywine. He graduated from Gwynn Park High...
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Bonita Kay La Quay, 57, of Southern Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Born on March 16, 1965 in Washington, D.C. to the late Ronald Spurling Sr., and Iva Spurling (Mallow), Bonita grew up in Charles County with four brothers; Ronnie, James, David, and Michael. Bonita had a long-standing...
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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson, passed away at the age of ninety-six. A caregiver to many, Virginia watched after her younger brother, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter on occasion. Watching after the little ones of her family were some of her fondest memories, and Virginia left life-long...
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William Joseph Price, 66, of Oakville, MD was called home on January 04, 2023 after losing his battle to pancreatic cancer. He was born June 20, 1956 to the late Dorothy Lucille “Ceil” Price and John Ignatius “Tim” Price. William Joe, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the St. Mary’s County Public...
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On January 1, 2023, Alice Mae Miller, otherwise affectionately known as “Maw Maw” or “Porky,” passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton, Maryland, surrounded by her children and love. Alice, born on June 18, 1936, was the 2nd of six children born to Joseph and Agnes Moffett. The family of eight resided on...
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James Leroy Hall (Leroy) was born in Chaptico, Maryland on March 12, 1954 to the late Charles Henry Hall, Sr., and Edna Cecelia Hall-Johnson. Leroy was educated by the St. Mary’s County Public School System. Leroy was employed by Penn Line and Bullock Construction until his illness. Leroy’s favorite hobbies were fishing and spending...
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Bryan Edward Tournay,59, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away at home on December 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD to Lovina Mae (Maddocks) Tournay of Lexington Park, MD and the late Ronald Edwin Clark Tournay. Bryan was employed as a skilled drywall installer for contractors...
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William Clement (Clem) Butler, Jr.74, was born to the late William Clement Butler, Sr. and Myrtle Sarah (Harris) Butler on January 23, 1948. He died suddenly at his home on December 20, 2022. Clem spent much of his adult life in Boston, Massachusetts where he was a Mason with the Carver Lodge, Dorchester, Mass. ...
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