Michael “Mickey” Roland Miller, son of the late Roland Francis Miller and Theresa Helen Miller, was born on Jan. 29 1952 in Washington DC. Graduating from Southern High School, Mickey completed trade school to solidify his career as an insulation mechanic. A master of his trade, he retired after serving 32 years in the Asbestos Workers Local Union 24. Spending most of his early years in Deale, Md, Mickey moved on to become a longtime resident of Lusby, Md. Known in his neighborhood as Mr. Mickey, he was well known for his booming voice, his infectious and equally booming laugh, his colorful storytelling, and his constant generosity. Mickey loved many things. Among those things were fishing (he loved spending time at the Nanjemoy Creek with friends and family), bad horror & sci-fi movies, talking over the entirety of said movies, a cold Miller High Life, mediocre whiskey, big sandwiches, sitting on the porch and acting as the neighborhood watch, being an advocate for stray cats, and outrageous storytelling. Above all, he loved his family and his many, many pets. Mickey departed this life on Aug. 8th 2018, at Calvert Memorial Hospital, at the age of 66. He was preceded in […]

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Linda Ann Robinson Horne, 70, of North Beach passed away August 13, 2018. She was born July 17, 1948 in Washington, D.C., to Clement Montrose and Anna Belle Lee (Whitt) Woodard. Linda was employed as a forklift operator at the Naval Base in Annapolis. She lived in Friendship and met Joel Horne in 1999. They were married in 2000 and settled in North Beach. Linda enjoyed riding her motorcycle, dogs, watching storms on the bay, and spending time with her grandchildren, neighbors and friends. Linda is survived by her husband Joel S. Horne of North Beach, son Michael Shane Brandes and wife Susan of Hellertown, PA, grandchildren Shane Damian and James Maddox Brandes and sister Nancy Denise Teruya and husband Paul of San Diego, CA.

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Clara J. Burdette, 85, of Huntingtown, MD passed away August 12, 2018. Clara was born October 6, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Jesse L. (Wright) and Ernest C. Penley. She was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Surrattsville High School. She married George H. Burdette in 1950 they lived and raised their family in Prince George’s County until moving to Huntingtown in 1996. Clara was employed as a bookkeeper with the State of Maryland in the Gasoline Tax Department, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church, and in her leisure time enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, and spending time with family. Clara was preceded in death by her husband George in 2013. She is survived by five children, Karen J. Hudson and husband Dave of Avenue, MD, George “Larry” Burdette and wife Karen of Piney Point, MD, Virginia L. Tucker of Shady Side, Ernest E. Burdette of Edgewater, and Julie R. Jenkins and husband Thurmond “TJ”, of Denton, MD. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and great-grand twins “on the way,” and a brother Curtis Penley of Tequesta, FL

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Mary Catherine (Adams) Edwards, 74, of Drayden, MD, passed away on August 15, 2018 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Mary was born on March 2, 1944 in Drayden, MD, to Charles and Dora Adams. She is survived by her husband, Luther “Bubby” Edwards, and two sons, Dennis Lee Edwards of St Georges Island, MD. and Brian Keith Edwards (Vilma) of Herndon, VA. She was also the proud grandmother of three granddaughters, Brianna and Madeline Edwards of Herndon, VA & Lenore Edwards of Hughsville, MD. In addition, Mary is survived by her mother, Dora Adams, and ten siblings: Nancy (James) Schmidt of Aldie, VA, Barbara (Randy) McDonnell of Herndon, VA, Robert (Sandy) Adams of Valley Lee, MD, John (Chris) Adams of Drayden, MD, Patrick (Garnette) Adams of Ridge, MD, Michael (Betty) Adams & Daniel (Chantal) Adams, both of Valley Lee, MD, Sharon (Harvey) Yee of Chicago, IL, Annette Adams of Valley Lee, MD and Lisa (Kevin) Squires of California, MD. She is remembered by many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her father, Charles Adams Sr and brother Charles Adams Jr. Mary graduated from St Michael High School in 1962. She owned and operated several school buses for 35 […]

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Dorothy Ann Moran Cullison, of Great Mills, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 10, 1935, in Hollywood, Maryland, Dorothy Ann was the daughter of the late Oliver Wellington Moran and Lillian Adams Moran. Dorothy Ann was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. She completed primary school at St. John’s and graduated from Great Mills High School. On June 5, 1954, she married the love (and dance) partner of her life, John Joseph (“Johnny”) Cullison of Ridge, Maryland. After 10 years of employment at Southern Maryland Electric Company, Dorothy Ann worked alongside Johnny to build Cullison Sheet Metal, Heating and Air and Cullison rentals. They celebrated 53 wonderful years of marriage before Johnny’s passing in 2007. Dorothy Ann was an active member of Holy Face Catholic Church for 65 years; she supported her faith community and Little Flower School through many decades of service with the Holy Face Ladies of Charity. She spent many years as a volunteer for HOPE ministries and other local charities. Dorothy Ann loved spending time with her family and her wide circle of friends. Her hobbies included bowling with her beloved […]

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Tammy Lynn Burch, “Tammy”, 54, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on August 11, 2018 at her home. Born on November 10, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD she was the loving daughter of Ellen Flood of Lexington Park, MD. Tammy is survived by her siblings; Darren Burch of San Antonio, TX, Melissa Burch of Lexington Park, MD and Stephanie Penn of Lexington Park, MD. Tammy was a lifelong St. Mary County MD resident. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Arick officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to The Center for Life Enrichment P.O. Box 610 Hollywood, MD 20636.

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Mary Frances Curtis, 94 of Washington, DC, (formerly of Chaptico, MD) passed away on August 17, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, August 25, 2018 for visitation at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 28297 Old Village Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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John Phillip Ashton, Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 14, 2018 at Sage Point Nursing Home, LaPlata, MD. Services are pending. 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 accepted.

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Mary Anglia Jones, 81, passed away on August 13, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 for visitation at 9:30 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Mark UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow at the church cemetery.

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James (Jim) Beane of Bushwood, MD passed away on August 16, 2018. Jim was born in Baton, North Carolina (Caldwell County). He was the son of the late Clara May Honeycutt Beane and Ransom Jones Beane. Jim is survived by his loving wife Rita Faye Smith Beane of fifty seven years and one son, D. Lynn Beane (Mary Ellen) of Helena, AL. As well as, his siblings; Bill Beane (Sandra) of Hudson, N.C., Laura Melvin of Granite Falls, N.C. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Margie White, Carolyn Sullivan, Helen Wesson, Judy Suddreth and Jewel Sullivan. Jim served eight and one half years in the Navy with four and one half years in Hawaii and four years in Washington, DC. (Andrews Air Force Base). While stationed in Washington, he was an Honor Guard in participation on the 25th. Day of November 1963 in the funeral procession of the late President John F. Kennedy and marched in front of the caisson from the Capital to St. Matthews Cathedral and then to Arlington National Cemetery. When General Douglas MacArthur passed away he also served as Honor Guard at his funeral. He was also Honor Guard on the 20th. Day of […]

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John Donald Bernd II, 60, of Compton, MD passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Washington, D.C. to Loretta I. Veitch Bernd of Leonardtown, MD and the late John Donald Bernd. John is a graduate of Randolph Macon Academy. He spent his career working as a Drywall Installer. He was very handy and could fix many things. He enjoyed spending time on the water, especially fishing. He was a fitness buff and went to the gym often. His hobbies included cheering on the Washington Redskins and the Nationals, and watching western movies. His family was his greatest love, especially spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, John is also survived by his son, Matthew Fletcher Bernd (Emilee) of Leonardtown, MD; his sisters, Rena S. Bernd of Leonardtown, MD and Donna J. Bernd of Arlington, VA; his grandchildren: Ella, Mellee and M. Fletcher Bernd, Jr.; and extended family and friends. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by his son, John William “Johnnie” Bernd. All services are private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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James Allen “Jim” McFadden, 83, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Levindale Specialty Hospital in Baltimore, MD, with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 25, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James Jerome McFadden and Elizabeth Allen. In August 1952 Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in April 1962. During his career he sailed extensively around the world. On November 5, 1960 he married his beloved wife, Dorothy Elizabeth McFadden in LaPlata, MD. Together they celebrated over 57 wonderful years of marriage. After leaving the military, he worked for the Navy Resales System as a J3 Complex Manager for the Naval District of Washington. After retiring he worked for many years in the Auto Industry. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed playing softball. His family was his greatest love, and he enjoyed time spent with them. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. In addition to his beloved wife, Jim is also survived by his children: Maureen McFadden of Leonardtown, MD, Colleen Ryan (Paul) of Cedar Hill, TX, and James McFadden Jr. of Leonardtown, MD; […]

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William Stanley Fraser, 70, of Hughesville, MD passed away at his residence on August 17, 2018. William was born on July 13, 1948 to the late Stanley Fletcher Fraser and Adelaide Humphrey Fraser in Washington, DC. William was an Army Veteran. He worked for Mid Atlantic Printing as a Press Operator, and later was a school bus driver for Keller Bus until he retired in 2014. William enjoyed reading books and watching deer from his deck. He loved his DC sports teams, the Redskins, the Capitals and the Nationals. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ann Fraser. William is survived by his son, Robert Duane Kreider (Erin Parker); sisters, Susan Bixby of Odenton, MD, and Mary Wright of Fenwick, DE; and his granddaughter, Alexis. Family will receive friends for William’s Life Celebration Visitation on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, and MD 20622. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Bryantown Church Cemetery, 13715 Notre Dame Place, […]

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Roger Lee Benfield, Sr., 70, of Hughesville, MD passed away at his residence on Friday, August 17, 2018. Roger was born on August 16, 1948 to the late Earnest Doyle Benfield and Ruby Lee Lackey Benfield, in Lenoir, NC. Roger was a self-employed electronics engineer in the vending and entertainment industry. He was a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge. He enjoyed music, electronics, playing guitar, watching western movies and the news, tractors, horses and other animals, church, holiday dinners at home, and his grandkids. In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his sisters, Peggy Morgan and Betty Hudson. Roger is survived by his wife, Elsie Elizabeth (Cooksey) Benfield of Hughesville, MD; sons, Roger Benfield, Jr. (Frances) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Christopher Benfield (Angie) of Hughesville, MD; daughter, Rebecca Edwards (Stan) of Waldorf, MD; brothers, Randy Benfield (Jackie) of Mechanicsville, MD, Doug Benfield (Sue) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Clay Benfield (Charlotte) of King George, VA; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends for Roger’s Life Celebration Visitation on Thursday, August 23rd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, with prayers at 7 pm, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. […]

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Joseph Lawrence (Larry) Higgs, Sr, 77, of Leonardtown, MD, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home surrounded by his children and family members. Larry was born on April 08, 1941 to the late John Leon Higgs, Sr and Victoria Helen Higgs in Compton, Maryland. Larry was a retired lifetime waterman. Although he worked other jobs in his younger days such as bricklaying and running Norris’ Tavern in Hollywood (now known as the Hole in the Wall), working the water was what he truly enjoyed. Prior to his sickness Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting pool, playing cards and having grand parties with dancing, laughing and sharing stories with family and friends. As his sickness progressed he enjoyed being surrounded by family, watching the birds on his feeders and the deer and turkeys that frequented his yard. He loved being visited by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members that often visited. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Janey Kaempfe-Higgs, son, John Walter Higgs, grandson, Kristopher Brenton Gray, and brothers, John Leon Higgs Sr., and Vincent Higgs. Larry is survived by his children, Wendy Tippett (Tom) of Leonardtown MD; Joseph […]

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Joshua Mark “Josh” Vinson, age 30 of Waldorf, Maryland, died August 17, 2018 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore City, Maryland. Josh was a truck driver for Celtic Demolition Company in Forestville, Maryland. He was a member of Southern Maryland BMX who enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, and dirt bikes. He loved time with his friends and family, especially being with his kids and wife. He was the son of Charles C. Vinson, Sr. and Kathleen M. Vinson. In addition to his father, he was also predeceased by his son, Hunter C. Vinson and his brother, Charles C. Vinson, Jr. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Holly Toder Vinson; his son, Allen P. Toder and daughter, Ryelynn M. Vinson; his brothers, Jason M. Johnson (Cynthia) and Jodie M. Johnson; and his brother-in-law, David A. Toder. Friends received on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 5-8PM and where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11AM at Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment at St. Ignatius Church Cemetery (Hilltop). Memorials in Josh’s name (to benefit his children) are asked to Southern Maryland BMX, PO […]

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Nancy Lee, age 67 of Waldorf, Maryland, died August 15, 2018 at Sagepoint Senior Living in La Plata, Maryland. Nancy was a Budget Analyst with the Department of Defense. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, crafts, baking who was known as a great cook. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of Edward Lee and Shee Ng Lee. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Ronald Wayne Tranmer. She is survived by her son, Robert Edward Tranmer (Jennifer); her daughter, Jasmin Lee Horne (Gerald); her brothers, Frank Lee (Evelyn) and Dan Lee (Sylvia); her sisters, Betty Gong (Thomas) and Linda Connelly (Jim); and her grandchildren, Jade, Tyler, Kaylee, Joseph, and Lillian. Friends received on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM and where Funeral Service will be at 12PM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment to follow at 1PM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623. Memorial contributions in Nancy’s name are asked to Humane Society of Charles County, PO Box 1015, Waldorf, Maryland 20604.

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Robert Paul “Bobby” Dautrich, 13 of Waldorf, Maryland, died suddenly on August 19, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bobby was born on September 7, 2004 to William Bernard Dautrich III and Heather Lynn (O’Neil) Dautrich. Bobby attended Theodore G. Davis Middle School. He attended South Potomac Church in La Plata. Bobby is survived by his parents, William Dautrich III of Colonial Beach, Virginia and Heather Dautrich of Waldorf, Maryland and his brother William Dautrich IV. Bobby also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeffrey O’Neil of Tarboro, North Carolina; his paternal grandparents, William and Jackie Dautrich of Waldorf, Maryland; his aunt and uncle, Holly and Steven Zegalia of Saint Leonard, Maryland; his aunt and uncle, Kristina and Steve Reynolds of Alexandria, Virginia; and his cousins, Charles and Rachael Zegalia, Emeilia Grace and Nathan James Reynolds. Bobby has a large extended family and was loved by everyone he met. Friends received on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 5-8PM with Funeral Service at 7PM, officiated by Rev. David Huffman at South Potomac Church, 4915 Crain Highway, White Plains, Maryland 20695. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Bobby’s name be sent to Parents for Window […]

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Mary Evelyn Dyson, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD, known as “Toots” to many, departed this life on August 19, 2018 at her home in Mechanicsville, MD. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Oraville, MD to the late Joseph Hilary and Mary Violet Yorkshire. She was raised, educated, and lived in Mechanicsville (Oraville) all of her life, where she provided for the family as a homemaker and wife. In addition to her own children, she helped to raise her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great nieces and great nephews. Toots loved the Lord and had a servant’s heart. Although she had her own house nearby, she continued to live with and take care of her parents for numerous years until their heavenly departures. Toots loved to sing and dance, and most of all to laugh. She also loved jewelry and to polish her nails, but always kept it modest and classy. If you ever visited, she loved to hear about the good things happening in your life. You could expect a good story or two and sharing many laughs. You could not escape without being egged towards some playful mischief. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention her second […]

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Peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Phillip Harrison departed this earthly life in Lanham, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 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.

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