Thomas “Tom” Harrison Smith, age 71, of Ft. Washington, MD, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 16, 2018. Born in Cumberland, MD on March 17, 1946 to Dorothy Evelyn Livengood and Thomas Lloyd Smith. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, employer, and friend to many who knew and loved him. He had a love of spending time with family, accounting, maps, music (he said music was the best medicine and listening to ‘Cousin Brucie’ was a highlight for him). He also enjoyed his various vintage vehicles, both personally and in his business dealings. Anyone who knew him, knew of his love for food. He relished a good meal surrounded by family and friends and would be known to tell waiters to slow down and not rush the experience. He loved a good breakfast with all the fixings, but as of late, was very fond of oysters and lobster tails. Tom had a most charismatic and optimistic attitude not found by many. He very rarely complained and always looked on the ‘sunny side of life’. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School and Strayer University and was the owner of Prime Transportation, a District of […]

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Charles was born in the City of Pasay, an urban town of Manilla, Phillipines to Charles Henry Davis and Rosa Parino, a native Filipino. Charles was the second child of three children. Charles father, Charles Sr, was in the U.S. military and stationed in the Phillipine Islands assisting with making rope for U.S. Naval Ships. Both of Charles’ parents passed while in the Phillipines so the U.S. Military contacted his paternal grandmother, Sophia Davis in 1931, who was 82 years old, to ask her if she wanted them to ship her son’s body or send his three minor children. Grandmother Sophia requested her three grandchildren. In 1933, the U.S. Military authorized a military spouse in Manilla to accompany the children back to the U.S., Washington, D.C., on the USS Grant. Charles and his two sisters were raised by his grandmother and aunt, Jennie Fannie Willis. Charles attended Giddings Elementary School and Randal Jr. High School in the District of Columbia. However, to help support the family financially, Charles was unable to further his formal education after the 8th grade. Charles was very unique, adaptable and determined. He worked in multiple jobs and hustled on the side to provide income to […]

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David Brian Mudd, 73 of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1944 in LaPlata, MD. He was the son of the late Joseph Burch Mudd and Helen Louise Simpson Mudd. He grew up on the Dr. Samuel Mudd farm in Waldorf, MD. David was the great grandson of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd. He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. David loved hunting, crabbing and fishing. He was a bartender for many years at Gallant Green Bar. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph A. Mudd (Barbara); sister Nancy Hayden (Alan) and granddaughter Amanda Duer. He is survived by his wife, Lois E. Mudd, sons, David Brian Mudd, Jr.(Alison), James Posey (Michele), Kevin Posey (Jen), daughter, Bonnie Summers, sister’s Ann Wills, Betty Keller (Ernest), brother, Samuel Mudd (Wanda), five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Family will receive friends for David’s Life Celebration Viewing on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with prayers at 7pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 12pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow […]

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Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98, of Ridge, MD died peacefully February 23, 2018, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born March 20, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to the late Aubrey Merchant and Esther Bromwell. Gertrude and her late husband, Bernard Franklin Sullivan, Sr., moved to Southern Maryland in 1975. She was a long time member of Callaway Baptist Church. She read from the Bible daily. She enjoyed dancing and making ceramics. She was an excellent cook, and made many delicious family meals. She loved having her family come to visit, especially the grandchildren, and enjoyed preparing meals for them. She was known for her rockfish cakes, which everyone enjoyed. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 255 for 47 years. She held many positions, including Unit President 10 times. She was also a 35 year member of Salon 795. Gertrude is survived by her children, Betty Jean Megee of Herndon, VA and Paul A. Sullivan (Sandy) of Ridge, MD; her siblings, Jane Edelen of Vienna, VA and Junior Aubrey Merchant (Polly) of Moneta, VA; 21 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her […]

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William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away February 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1962 in Cyprus, located on the Mediterranean Sea to the late William John Dent and Mary Jo Johnson Dent. Andy moved to St. Mary’s County when he was two years old. He grew up in the restaurant business helping his father, “Chief.” He eventually he took over his father’s business, WJ Dent & Sons/Chiefs Bar, with his brother, David. His love of cooking and spending time with people was obvious to all who knew him. He was known for his delicious food, especially his stuffed ham and chicken salad (lovingly called Chicken Crack). He was dedicated to serving his customers, many became like family, and could always be found at work. He had many articles written about him and the food he prepared. Andy also had a green thumb and loved to care for his houseplants. When he did take time off, he enjoyed listening to Blue’s music and going to the annual Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival in Annapolis, MD, only missing one year. He was an avid Baltimore Raven and Oriole fan. He also enjoyed hot and […]

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Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68 of Deale, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home. Born on December 16, 1949 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Ann Faunce Johnson and George Thomas Johnson, Sr. Judy is survived by her children; Stacey Rocko (Jeff) of Owings, MD, Pamela Earp of Deale, MD, James Earp of Prince Frederick, MD, 5 grandchildren; Jeffrey Michael Rocko, Jr, Ryan Cole Earp, Jaclynn Nicole Rocko, Jocelyn Elise Earp, Abigail Layla Earp, and 1 great-grandchild Olivia Grace Rocko. As well as siblings; Bertram Johnson, James Johnson, Wayne Johnson, William Johnson, Shirley Dean, Ellen Curry, Tina Lyghtle, Marie Gonzalez, Joan Norris, Faye McDonald, Patsy Payne, Dianne Brooks, and Brenda Yates. She was preceded in death by her siblings; George Thomas Johnson, Jr, Betty Hayghe, Delores Lawrence, Jeannie Wheatley, Joyce Ann Johnson, Peggy Sue Johnson, and Vicky Lynn Johnson. She was a St. Mary’s County, MD resident from 1949 to 1969, and was a graduate of Chopticon High School. Judy was a seafood manager for Giant Food for 40 years, retiring in 2009. Judy loved faith, family, music, and her dog Jake. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February […]

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Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush was called home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Known as “Viola” by family and “Lillian” or “Lil” by friends and former co-workers. Viola grew up on a tobacco farm in Charles County, MD. She helped her parents farm the land and assisted with childcare of her younger brothers and sisters. It was challenging work. However, some of her fondest memories were of growing up on the farm and telling funny stories about her experiences. Lillian (Viola) was employed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office from which she retired in 1995. During her tenure as a patent researcher, she received several awards for outstanding service. During the early chapters of her life, Lillian loved to sew and decorate her home. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than to take a few yards of fabric and create a beautiful garment to wear. She created clothes for both herself and children to wear. She also loved making a beautiful and comfortable home for her children. It wasn’t unusual for her to work long hours (including overtime) at her job, come home and cook for her two daughters, help her daughter with homework, sew a new garment and/or take […]

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Scott Randall Barrett, 44, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at his residence. Scott was born on August 27, 1973 to Elbert “Mac” and Betty (Harrell) Barrett in LaPlata, MD. Scott was raised in Waldorf, MD and graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1991. He spent his career working as a salesman and was most recently employed with Belair Road Supply, Inc. Scott loved his family and to make people laugh. He loved playing music with family and friends and was known to come up with parodies to many songs on the fly and then promptly forgetting before the words could be written. Scott was preceded in death by his father Mac. He is survived by his wife, Staci whom he married on June 25, 1994; daughter, Kate Elizabeth of Myrtle Beach, SC and son, David Sean of Lusby, MD; mother, Betty Barrett and her husband John McClain of Waldorf, MD; sister, Susan Gaylor and husband Perry of White Plains, MD and her children Bradley and Lindsay Turner; in-laws, Claudia and Greg Hambacker of Boise, ID and Richard and Donna Triplett of Greenville, SC; brother-in-law, Sean Triplett of Boise, ID and his sons, Wylie and Parker; […]

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Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Lusby, MD and McLean, VA, passed away on February 23, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born October 31, 1926 in Ft. Clayton Canal Zone, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Lyle Williams and Martha (Lesan) Williams. Bobbe graduated from Ashley Hall High School in Charleston, SC in 1944 and from Hollins College in Roanoke, VA in 1948. She married her husband, Kermit Robert Dyke on March 17, 1951 in Ft. Myers, VA. They moved to Calvert County from McLean, VA in 1979. Bobbe was a docent volunteer for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for forty years, retiring in 2016. She began her training at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum before the museum opened in 1976, and she continued as a docent and trainer twice a week for forty years. She conducted more than 3,800 tours for VIPs including kings, presidents, celebrities and foreign dignitaries as well as school children from all over America. She was a trainer of docents and a lifetime educator of the public on the history of air travel and space exploration. She had many award winning […]

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Helen Louise Zinn, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born December 16, 1926 in Weston, WV she was the daughter of the late Early Forest Waldeck and Willia Jane (Lipps) Waldeck. Helen was a homemaker and moved to Calvert County from Baltimore, MD in 1978. She is survived by her children, Deborah Robinson of Solomons, MD, Patricia Miller of St. Leonard, MD and Karen Zinn of Lexington Park, MD; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and five on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Frederick Zinn on February 3, 2006 whom she married on November 17, 1951; and four brothers and four sisters. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Steve Fehrman to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be John Robinson, Lucas Robinson, Robert Robinson, George Giddings, Tommy Sariego and Kenny Cratty. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD […]

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Peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2018 Jerome Willis Hall departed this earthly life in Clinton, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Victory Christian Ministries International 3911 St. Barnabas Road Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery Suitland, MD.

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Peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Howard Lee Jackson departed this earthy life in Fairfax, VA. Family and friends will unite on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Ford (Jones), 60, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Bushwood, MD passed away on February 21, 2018 at her home. Born on November 25, 1957 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marion Patricia Woolley Jones and Harold Edward Jones. Kathy was the loving wife of Dennis Edward Ford of Lexington Park, MD. She is survived by her children; James G. Lacey, III. of Alexandria, VA, Alicia Briscoe of Lexington Park, MD, Latisha Connoly of Lexington Park, MD, LaShana Scriber of Lexington Park, MD, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Melvin Jones, Harold Jones, and Linda Jones all of Columbia, SC. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Kathy was self-employed with Kathy’s Maid Service for 19 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 4th, at 2:00 PM at the Bay District Vol. Station 3 Fire House Lexington Park, MD.

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Gary Andrew Brunts,59, of Callaway, MD formerly from St. Louis, MO, passed away on February 24, 2018. Born on July 24, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Dorothy Jane Pfaff Brunts and Richard Henry Brunts. Gary was the loving husband of the late Holly Corrine Stewart Brunts, who he married on September 10, 1983 in Virginia Beach, VA and whom preceded him in death on August 21, 2009. Gary is survived by his children; Brian Andrew Brunts of Mechanicsville, MD, Richard Martin Brunts (Rachale Schneider Brunts) of Callaway, MD, and one grandchild. He is survived by his siblings; Linda Horodenski of St. Louis, MO, Wayne Brunts of St. Louis, MO, Mark Brunts of Kansas City, MO, Shanon Brunts of St. Louis, MO, and Bruce Brunts of St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his brother Glen Brunts. He graduated from Oakville Senior High School in 1976. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in the summer of 1996. Gary was a Senior Chief Petty Officer for the United States Navy from November 10, 1976 till his retirement after 20 years of service on November 30, 1996. While serving in the Navy, he […]

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Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 25, 2018 at his home. Born on January 10, 1927 in Hermanville, MD he was the son of the late Mary Olive Cullison Clarke and James Clarence Clarke. Donald was the loving husband of Mary Evelyn Yates Clarke whom he married on January 22, 1951 in Morganza, MD and who preceded him in death on January 18, 2003. Donald is survived by his children: Sue Wood (Zack) of Mechanicsville, MD, JD Clarke (Pam) of Clements, MD, Laura Clarke (Jeff) of Leonardtown, MD, April Rollins (Randy) of Mechanicsville, MD and Tommy Lee Clarke (Shelly) of Mechanicsville, MD, and his brother Glenwood Clarke. He is preceded in death by his children: Patricia Ann Long and Mike Clarke. Siblings: James Clarke, Sr., Evelyn Corso, Richard Clarke, Wilhemina Ford, Loretta Morgan, Maurice Clarke, Benedict Clarke and Alvin Clarke. Donald graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1944 and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. He served in the United States Army from February 24, 1944 to March 14, 1946 where he earned the World War II Victory Medal. Donald was an Electrical Mechanic for Patuxent Naval Air Station for 36 […]

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Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81, of Clements, MD passed away February 27, 2018, peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born January 16, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD to the late William Ford Wathen and Catherine Harden Wathen. On July 2, 1964 Susan married her beloved husband, Paul Thomas Howe, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. Together they celebrated over 53 wonderful years of marriage. She loved being surrounded by children and was the loving babysitter for many. She was known for her love of baking, especially her delicious lemon meringue pies and scrumptious chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, sewing, playing BINGO, and a good game of Pitch with friends and family. She and her husband enjoyed visiting with family near and far. She was devoted to her husband, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed keeping a loving and wonderful home for her husband and her sons, whom she was very proud of. She was a long time active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and spent many happy moments volunteering behind the scenes. In addition to her beloved husband, Susan is also survived by her sons, […]

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Bernard James McKenna, 80 of Waldorf, MD, passed away at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD on February 24, 2018. Bernard was born on May 20, 1937 to the late James Patrick McKenna and Clara Victoria Muzydla in Jerome, PA. Bernard “Mac” served in the United States Air Force and once home worked as a roofer and auto body tech mechanic until the mid 1960’s when he and his wife Fran started McKenna’s Auto Body in Brandywine MD. In 1994 he and Fran sold the shop and retired. Mac was a member of the American Legion Post 227 in Brandywine MD and while there he would visit the Veterans homes in the DC area and talk with the local Vets and their families. Mac always gave back to his fellow veterans and community. He was a hardworking man who loved his wife of 61 years, his 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Bernard is survived by his loving wife, Frances Mae Harrison McKenna; sons, James Patrick McKenna, Michael Edward McKenna; daughters, Pamala McKenna Kane (Joseph Kane), Karen Lynn Benfield; and four grandchildren, James Kane (Kayla Kane), Elizabeth Kane, Michaela and Samantha Benfield along with several nieces and nephews. Family will recieve […]

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William “Bill” Edward Kotch, 75, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home in Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Anna Kotch. Bill was born November 7, 1942 in Trenton, New Jersey and grew up in Roebling, NJ. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and was stationed at Anacostia Naval Base and Andrews Air Force Base. While serving as an electronics technician in the Navy, he met his future wife Carol Sue Kappa. Together they had almost 56 years of wedded bliss! During his time in the Navy, he was in the ceremonial guard and marched in parades during President Kennedy’s years in office. After serving in the Navy, he went to work for Washington Gas where he worked for 30 years. In 1968 they moved from Washington, DC to Waldorf, MD where they lived for 30 years before retiring to Myrtle Beach, SC. During this time, he received an Associates in Arts degree in Business and began a company called K & L contractors. Bill was a great husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend to many. He was an avid golfer and especially fond of […]

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Gladys Washington, 68 of Bowie, Maryland (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), passed on February 21, 2018 at Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mitchellville, Maryland. Born April 3, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Dodson (Duckett). Mrs. Washington attended Charles County Public Schools. She was employed as a dietician/head cook within Charles County and PG County for more than 40 years. From an early age, Gladys was known for great sense of style, and always looked good. In her early twenties, she caught the eye of/met the love of her life – James A. Washington. They were united in holy matrimony at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in La Plata, MD in 1965. Gladys was a very gentle and quiet spirit. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family! She cherished her special time with her grand and great grandchildren, playing games and teaching them to cook. Gladys truly loved her immediate family as well as her extended family. Every year, she looked forward to hosting the annual family breakfast in celebration of her mother’s birthday. She also loved to dance and take trips with her family. Gladys was blessed to have a career doing […]

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William L. Wedding, Sr. “Chunk” passed on February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elaine; as well as his parents, Carroll Berklon Sr. and Lucille (Wenk) Wedding; brothers Carroll, John and sisters Kossie, Mabel, Mary “Eloise”, Lillian Eleanor, Thelma, Viola, and Irene. He is survived by his sons, William “Pete” Wedding and George Wedding and Janice; and step children, Ed Whitley and Dale; Danny Whitley and Teresa; Janyce Van De Weert and Kenny; Robyn Bynaker; and Mike Whitley. He is also survived by siblings, Carroll Berklon Jr., Eleanor, David, George, and Ronnie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was especially proud of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and special friends. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Charles County, Maryland, where he remained as a resident his entire life, except during the time he served in the United States Army. Mr. Wedding was then employed by the government until his retirement after 31 years of service. Bill loved serving his community as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B). He was a life member at both the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad (IVRS) and the Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit (CCMICU). During this time, […]

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