Lydia Delores Monte, of La Plata, MD passed away on October 5, 2018 at BridgePoint National Harbor, at 80 years of age. Lydia was born on April 9, 1938, in Washington, DC to the late Domnic and Ann Appuglies. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children William Dabney Carr and her second husband John Monte; son, Jimmy Carr; Brother, Tony Appuglies and sister, MaryAnn Knowles. Lydia is survived by her children; Cindy Reed (Mark), Gary Carr (Tammy) and Lorie Berkut (Wayne), nine grandchildren; brother, Sammy Appuglies and sister, Gloria Savage. Lydia was a proud bus driver for Prince George’s County Public Schools from which she retired in 2000. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and dancing to the oldies but goodies, but mostly being with family and friends. Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 5:00–8:00PM at Raymond Funeral Serivce, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Doors will open at 10AM, services to begin promptly at 11AM on Thursday, October 11. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

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Barbara Ellen Burch, age 81, of La Plata, MD died October 5, 2018 at Genesis La Plata Center. Barbara was a Homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, cooking, playing cards and taking care of her garden. Her favorite times were cookouts and family gatherings at her Wicomico River home. She was daughter of the late Samuel Pickeral and the late Annie Irene Pickeral. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Theodore Burch, Sr.; two sons, Sammy Burch and Johnny Burch, Jr.; five brothers, Leroy, Leo, Eugene, Joseph and Purcell Pickeral; and two sisters, Hester Taylor and Alma Shaffer. She is survived by her twin sister, Betty Ann Burch; and one granddaughter, Selena Faith Burch. Friends received on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with Funeral Service at 7:00pm at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be private. Memorials in Barbara’s name are asked to the Humane Society of Charles County, P.O. Box 1015, Waldorf, MD 20604.

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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 from La Plata High School in 1986. He served his country proudly in the Navy from 1986-1990 as a Radioman. He was employed as a Service Technician for Washington Gas. He was a member and steward of the Teamsters Union Local No. 96 Jeff loved sports and played football for the St. Charles Bears as a youth and for the La Plata Warriors in High School. He played softball in the SMAFL and two of his teams won championships in the 2000 and 2003 seasons. He was an ASA Umpire for five years, officiating games and tournaments. He enjoyed playing cards, particularly poker. He loved a ride on his Harley. Jeff cared about his community and gladly gave his time and talents to many organizations. He volunteered as a coach for the St. Charles Bears and the La Plata Blue Knights. He had served as President […]

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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 years. She always helped out at the Church Festivals. She loved to work out in her flower beds, crochet, cooking, especially yeast rolls and stuffed ham. Thelma worked in the Margret Brent School cafeteria prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, Thelma was predeceased by her loving husband, (Please list), who died in July of 1963; her children, Wayne Lee Fuller, Frances Y. Gass, Jonathan L. Fuller “Lee”; Bonnie Lou Woodrum and Carl Fuller, Jr. “Buddy”; her siblings, Eugene McClure, Blanch Elrod, Mary Jo Pope and Fannie Bell Dills. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Purvis and Linda J. Barber; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends for Thelma’s visitation on Monday, October 15th from 9am to 10am with a Funeral Service at 10am at Christ Episcopal Church, 25390 Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621. Interment […]

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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 and Bob Antiques. He was an avid collector of military paraphernalia, especially artifacts from the Civil War and World War II. In recent years, he spent a lot of his spare time volunteering at the Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum in Newburg, MD, as well as serving on their board of directors. His other collections were quite eclectic, running from Black Widow Planes to antique toys, some of which his surviving grandchildren were allowed to play with, some too fragile for careless fingers. At his home, you could always find old westerns and military dramas on the television. In addition to television, he loved watching the birds and deer from his porch. He also enjoyed taking pictures of his favorite subjects, including his family and planes. He is survived by his son, Robert Borrell, Jr. (Louise), and daughter, Barbara Dobbins (Charles Hurry), as well as four grandchildren: […]

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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 Douglas Miller Cabazola and step-mother, Sharon Cabazola of Latrobe, PA. Joey is a graduate of Leonardtown High School. He was employed by Bill Cannons Awesome Engines in Delaware, where he built race car engines, before returning home to Maryland. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers. When he was 14 years old he received his first guitar from his step-father. He practiced all the time and would fall asleep at night with it across his chest. He learned quickly and soon was playing gigs with local bands until he moved to Delaware. He also used to say, “I wrote the book on useless knowledge,” whenever he would tell people simple unknown facts on things. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brothers: Eric Schmalgemeyer of Hollywood, MD, Chuck Schmalgemeyer (Patricia) of Hollywood, MD, Scott Cabazola (Amanda) […]

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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 Company for 31 years. He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his son, Daniel M. Cusick; his sister, Mary E. Oliver and brother, Francis M. Cusick. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen F. McCartney Cusick for over 58 years; his daughter, Vicki L. Hendrix (Carl) of Waldorf, MD; brother, Charles M. Cusick of Reno, NV; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Family will receive friends for William’s Life Celebration Memorial Gathering on Sunday, October 14th from 1pm to 3pm with a Memorial Service at 3pm officiated by Rev. James Chance at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646 Condolences to the family may be made at: www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangement by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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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, MD and his wife Christine. He leaves behind many other relatives and friends. After graduation from Thomas Stone High School in 1979, Gary was disabled after being struck by an automobile. In his remaining years he participated in numerous work related programs. Gary enjoyed spending time with his mother eating out on Sundays, visiting the park, playing cards, golfing, solving algebra problems and spending time with his mother at her home on holidays. Gary also enjoyed visiting with family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Samuel Plummer officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650. To […]

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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 he married on December 27, 1977 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Junior is survived by his children James Bruce Thomas, III. of Bushwood, MD, Margaret “Peggy Stauffer of Colton’s Point, MD, and 1 grandchild. As well as siblings Robert “Bob” Thomas, and Dale Thomas. He was preceded in death by his son William Thomas and his sister Jean “Jeanie” Thomas. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated of Margaret Brent High School. Junior worked at the United States Navy Yard Washington, DC and PAE System as a Steam Engineer, retiring in July, 2005. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church […]

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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 California, MD. He is survived by his daughter AnneMarie Valentine of Lovettsville, VA. As well as, his brother Francis Valentine of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Lynn Valentine of Chester, VA. William was the owner of Valentine Motor Company for 50 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in the memory of William H. Valentine, Jr. to Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area 8830 Cameron Street, #201 Silver Spring, MD 20910. To send flowers to the family of William Valentine, Jr. , please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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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 in death on September 13, 2010. Al is survived by his children; Donald Quade (Elaine) of Mechanicsville, MD, Dale Quade (Mary Jo) of Hughesville, MD and Dean (Stacey) of Summerville, SC. 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Siblings; Lawrence Quade of Hughesville, MD, Bobby Quade and Sonny Quade both of Calvert County, MD. He is preceded in death by his daughter Linda Quade and his siblings; Jimmy Quade, Alberta Farrell, Mary Helen Morgan, Theresa Gardiner, Nora Quade and Margaret Morgan. Al was a Farmer and was employed as a Forman for the Joy Company. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, building wishing wells, farming and playing cards with family and friends. He loved life itself with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had many brothers and sisters in which he loved dearly. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in […]

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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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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 accepted.

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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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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 be held on Saturday, October 13th, 09:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, at 600 Watkins Park Drive, in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Funeral service will follow the viewing at 1100 a.m. Repast will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 1400 at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad on 125 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Department personnel should report for line up at 0730 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. In January of 2017, Jesse fell ill and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of occupational cancer. Brother McCullough fought valiantly against this disease and his fight was a testament to his strength as a person. Jesse has more than ten years of combined service as a Fire Fighter in both Prince George’s County and Baltimore City served and was a member of Career Recruit School 47. Brother McCullough was a friend and […]

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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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Norman Russell Ford, 44 of Great Mills, MD, passed away on October 9, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 20, 2018 for visitation at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Matthews Pentecostal Church, 23755 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

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Peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018, Harvey Bernard Couser departed this earthly life in Colonial Beach, VA. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 9:30 a.m until time of service 11:30am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

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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 be private.

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Peacefully on October 12, 2018, Milton Vincent Collins departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Trinidad Baptist Church 6611 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery Suitland, MD.

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