Senior Pastor Walter E. Lattimore, of Victory Church International, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2015. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Monday, July 13, 2015, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm at Victory Church International, 9308 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD and Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Second Baptist Church SW, 5501 Silver Hill Rd, Forestville, MD. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Walter E. Lattimore, Senior Pastor
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Jennifer Chris Conger, 36
Jennifer Chris Conger, 36 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on July 5, 2015 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born November 24, 1978 in Hialeah, FL, to Miguel and Anna Donayre. Jennifer joined the Navy in 1997. She served on the USS Nimitz where she met her future husband Tim. She has lived in San Diego and Spain. When she was discharges from the military she went into the Navy Reserves where she was still working as an Emergency Services Dispatcher. Some of Jennifer’s hobbies included working in and around her home, taking care of her chickens, sewing and shopping for her boys. She loved the color purple, unicorns, dragons and aliens. Beloved wife of Timothy Scott Conger, devoted mother of Miguel and Gabriel Conger. Daughter of Miguel and Anna Donayre, Jennifer is also survived by her brother, Miguel Donayre and her father and mother in law, Ken and Margie Conger. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2015, 2 PM at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Prince Frederick, MD. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship for her boys. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.
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Charles Ross Huseman, “Capt. Ross”, 92
Charles Ross Huseman, “Capt. Ross”, 92 of Abell, MD, passed away on July 6, 2015 at his home. Born on August 15, 1922 in Abell, MD, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Alice Bietzell Huseman. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Lacey Huseman, whom he married on August 22, 1943 and preceded him in death on August 26, 2007. He is survived by his children: Charles A. (Linda) of Bushwood, MD, Charlene A. Norris (Cecil) of Hollywood, MD, Richard B. (Diane) of Hollywood, MD, Michael R. (Millie) of Abell, MD, Francis (Vickie) of Avenue, MD and Jeff (Theresa) of Ridgeville, SC, 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great –Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Siblings: Billy Huseman of Hollywood, MD and Beth Downs of Abell, MD. He was also preceded in death by his brother Harry Huseman. Capt. Ross was employed with Gordon Ragan as a Bricklayer for 30 years. He was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church Parish in Avenue, MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian […]
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Kathleen Shannonhouse Usilton, 94
Kathleen Shannonhouse Usilton, 94 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at her residence. Born on June 14, 1921 in Durants Neck, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Gordon Shannonhouse and Mary Elizabeth Smith Shannonhouse. She moved to Washington, DC in 1938 to attend Washington School for Secretaries and was later employed by Hilbert Optical Company where she met her late husband David C. Usilton. They were married on September 27, 1941. Mr. & Mrs. Usilton moved to St. Mary’s County in 1951 when Mr. Usilton, who was an Optician, became the owner of Bowles Opticians in Leonardtown. Mrs. Usilton was a member of First Saints Community Church, St. Paul’s Campus in Leonardtown, where she sang in the choir, served on the Altar Guild, was a member of United Methodist Women and helped in the soup kitchen. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and a volunteer at their gift shop. Mrs. Usilton is survived by her loving children: Patricia A. Bowes (Bob) of Tall Timbers, MD, D. Michael Usilton (Margaret) of Worton, MD, Susan E. Gateau of Mechanicsville, MD, Nancy R. Van Der Wende (Jim) of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and […]
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Timothy “Timmy” James Barnes, 57
Timothy “Timmy” James Barnes, 57 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away July 5, 2015 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Born February 1, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late Walter and Vivian Barnes. Timothy was a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495. He enjoyed golf, billiards, fishing, crabbing, and spending time with family and friends. Timothy is survived by his loving wife, Ginger Barnes; children, Niki Barnes (Carlos Mays – Fiancée), Bushwood, MD, Michael Barnes, Christopher Barnes and Elizabeth Barnes of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings, David Barnes (Karen), Lusby, MD, Louie Barnes (Joann), Rockhill, SC, Edna Adams (Neal), Mechanicsville, MD, Ellen Holcomb (David), Callaway, MD, Susie Barnes, Upper Marlboro, MD, Ruth Wallon (Jack), Ohio, Martha Barnes, Ridge, MD, and granddaughter Madalyn Mays. The family will receive friends for Timothy’s Life Celebration Gathering on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 4-6 pm with a Memorial Service at 6 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495, P.O. BOX 107, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
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John Elmer Hancock, 84
John Elmer Hancock, 84 of Leonardtown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on January 4, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to the late Richard Elmer Hancock and Gladys Beatrice Bennett. He served from 1948 to 1954 in the federally recognized Air National Guard of Washington, DC which was activated by the US Air Force during the Korean War at which time he was stationed in England. After being Honorably Discharged from the Air Force in 1953, he resumed working for Briggs & Company where he remained for over 20 years. John was then employed for over 20 years at Spring Hill Lake in the Maintenance Department. He enjoyed building computers, working on electronics, fishing, and crabbing. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City every summer, taking his family to various attractions and museums in the Washington, D.C. area, and having backyard family picnics and ballgames. He also loved his Washington Redskins. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Robbins (Charles) of Great Mills, MD, Lynn Castleberry of Mentone, AL, Pamela Goewey (John, Sr.) of Valley Lee, MD, from his […]
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William “Bill” Richard Salter
William Richard Salter, or “Bill” as his friends called him, departed on July 5, 2015 at 1 p.m. of natural causes at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home where he had been a resident in the assisted living facility for ten years. He was surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Nelson Miranda, at the time of death, as well as the devoted and skilled nursing staff at the facility. Bill was born in Sasser, GA on July 11, 1924 and was the 13th child of 14 of Jesse and Sally Salter. Bill served his Country as a Marine during WWII, and then as an Airman during the Korean conflict where he spent over two years in Korea and Japan. He also served in the Merchant Marines where he traveled the world and was on the Benjamin Harrison Merchant Ship when it was torpedoed by the Germans. Bill was exceptional at baseball and spent time playing in the Mexican league. Afterwards, he returned to Los Angeles where he trained and worked with the Los Angeles Police Department. Bill eventually returned to college and attended Northeast Louisiana State University where he also served as President of the Veterans Association. A short […]
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Wilford Eugene “Bill” Cathey, 86
Wilford Eugene “Bill” Cathey, 86 of Great Mills, MD, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at his home, in peaceful sleep. He was born on April 22, 1929 in Wewoka, OK, to the late Edd Cathey and Martha Chandler Cathey. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy as a Radioman from August 4, 1947 to his honorable discharge on August 8, 1951. While serving in the Navy he traveled the world and earned the Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, Naval Occupation Medal and Korean Service Medal. He married his beloved wife, Leveta Edwards Cathey in Depew, OK. Together they celebrated over 60 wonderful years of marriage. He served as a Minister, spreading the Word of God, for several churches throughout the country until his retirement. He was responsible for founding the Hollywood Free Will Baptist Church in Hollywood, FL. In 1975, he was in a tragic tobogganing accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. With his strong faith and the support of his family, he continued to live his life as if he had no barriers at all. While ministering in Delaware, he taught Bible class to the inmates at the local correctional facility on a weekly basis, […]
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Robert Harold Johnson, 57
Robert Harold Johnson, 57 of Hollywood, MD, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1957 in South Charleston, WV to Robert Harold, Sr. and Donetta Harper Johnson. In addition to his beloved wife Peg Johnson, Bob is also survived by his parents Robert and Donetta Johnson of St. Albans, WV; his brothers, Steve (Tina) of Fairmont, WV and Philip (Susy) of Nitro, WV and multiple other family and friends. Bob graduated with degrees from WVU and WV Tech. He was a Counselor at Union Carbide’s Camp Camelot for several years and influenced many young people’s lives. Bobby was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. Family will receive friends on Friday July 10, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Prayer Service will be officiated by Rev. Richard Allen Clark at 6:30 p.m. On July 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. a visitation will be held at Barlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 with a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, […]
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Lawrence Julian DeHart, 83
Lawrence Julian DeHart, 83 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away July 5, 2015 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born December 6, 1931 in Leesburg, VA, he was the son of the late Lawrence William DeHart and the late Hattie Frances Burns DeHart. Lawrence enjoyed fishing, hunting, family gatherings, spending time with family and friends, playing cards and family reunions. Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was a Sheet Metal Worker with the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 100. In additions to his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Agnes Winters DeHart and his daughter, Kimberly Ann DeHart Darmstead; son in law Wayne Darmstead; grandchildren, Bryan S. Darmstead, Brett A. Darmstead and Brad L. Darmstead and sister Gladys Bell. The family will receive friends for Lawrence’s Life Celebration Visitation on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 1 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, followed with Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Memorial donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society […]
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Willie Lee Lenson
Peacefully on Thursday, July 9,2015, Willie Lee Lenson, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Sunday, July 19 from 10 am until 11:30 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private.
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James Howard Miles (Bootsie)
James Howard Miles (Bootsie) departed from this life on July 10, 2015 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital. James was born on March 15, 1941 to the late Howard and Thelma Miles. James received his education at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Morganza, MD and later in his life, attended The Center of Life Enrichment (Adult Day Care Center). He attended the Center everyday and enjoyed it as well. James loved to listen to country music, watching TV and loved to dance. James was a warm, friendly and loving person. He is much loved by his family and friends and he will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Miles; father, Howard Miles and two brothers-in-law, John Henry Jones and Anthony Owen. James is survived by four sisters; Mary Harris, of Milwaukee, WI, Mary “Mattie” Miles (Robert), Barbara Gough (Thomas) and Donna “Cissy” Owen, all of Lexington Park, MD; four brothers, Wallace Young (Agnes), John “Dink” Miles (Mary), of Mechanicsville, MD, Francis “Rome” Miles and Joseph “Tony” Miles, of Lexington Park, MD, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 20, 2015 for visitation at 10 […]
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Edwin Santiago
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Edwin Santiago passed away. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 16 from 6 -9 pm at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Other services and interment will take place in Puerto Rico.
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Mary Zeller Beavan, 84
Mary Zeller Beavan, 84 of Pomfret, MD, formerly from Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 10, 2015 at her home. Born on January 29, 1931 in Stafford, VA she was the daughter of the late Mary V. Zeller and Chester A. Zeller. Mary was the loving wife of the late George M. Beavan, whom she married on February 6, 1951 and who preceded her in death on February 28, 2009. Mary is survived by her daughter; Catherine E. Jager (Richard W.) of Pomfret, MD. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Kathleen Jackson, Josephine Borkowski both of Leonardtown, MD, and Chester A. Zeller, of Sarasota, FL. She graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in 1949, and was an office manager for Dr’s. Milford, Bowes, Ashton, and Windham OB-GYN retiring in 1995. Mary belonged to the Saint Mary’s County Historical Society, she enjoyed; genealogy, crafts, and reading. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 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 Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father […]
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Anna Virginia Stallings, 91
Anna Virginia Stallings, 91 of Brandywine, MD passed away July 7, 2015 at UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Born October 3, 1923 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Harry Claude Lohman and Magdeline Jenny Ferraro Lohman. She retired as an Administrative Assistant for the Prince George’s County Government. Anna was a member of St. Michael’s Church, Baden, the Baden Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, the Prince George’s County Credit Union, and the Greater Baden-Aquasco Civic Association. She also enjoyed reading, dancing and bowling. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Hillary Stallings; brothers, Harry Joseph Lohman and Robert Enrico Lohman, she is survived by sons, Robert Raymond Stallings (Rebecca) and Paul Hillary Stallings; daughter, Beverly Stallings Edelen (Richard) and sister, Regina Louise Lohman Riess (Albert); 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. The family will receive friend’s on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 6 pm – 8 pm and on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 9:00 – 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 17502 Aquasco Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Thomas A. Gude at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD […]
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Jack Francis “Pop Pop” Cox, 82
Jack Francis “Pop Pop” Cox, 82 of Tall Timbers, MD, formerly of St. Leonard, MD died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Washington, D.C., to the late Gordon C. Cox and Hilda Katherine Davis. He served in the United States Army as a Private from May 5, 1953 to his honorable discharge on May 5, 1955. While in the Army, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by Masonry, Inc., a company he and his brother and good friend, Paul McClanahan founded, as a Masonry Contractor until his retirement. He was very artistic and loved unique designs and architecture. He was extremely gifted and his expertise and eye for art, allowed him to build many beautiful pieces. On October 13, 1989, he married his beloved wife, Marilyn L. Cox, in Alexandria, VA and celebrated over 25 wonderful years of marriage. Together, he and his wife travelled the Intracoastal Waterway many times in their boat, the CrackerJack, to spend winters in Key Largo, FL. He also took many cruises and enjoyed going to Hawaii and the Caribbean. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom […]
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John Wesley Carter, Jr., 67
John Wesley Carter, Jr., 67 of St. Inigoes, MD, died Friday July 10, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 6, 1947 to the late John Wesley Carter, Sr. and Violet Hensley Carter. He worked as a master carpenter and builder for well over 30 years both self-employed and with Carpenters Local 1590 until his retirement in 2011. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, M. Kay Carter of St. Inigoes, MD; his children, John Carter, III (Tammy) of Callaway, MD, Jay Carter of Lexington Park, MD, and Kathleen Caywood (Sean) of Mechanicsville, MD; his brother, Wayne Carter (Vickie) of Hollywood, MD; seven grandchildren, John Carter, Cheyenne Carter, Cierra Carter, Cydnee Carter, Jason Carter, Colten Caywood, Kaitlyn Law, and Ryan Lawrence; great grandson Max Carter; and his beloved pet Pomeranian, “Bo Bo”. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Phyllis Lesure and Charles Carter. He never met a stranger and was a great storyteller. His favorite hobbies were hunting and watching NASCAR. But his greatest love was his grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held […]
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Theresa Elder Dyer, 87
Theresa Elder Dyer, 87 of Faulkner, MD died on July 13, 2015 in Charles County Hospice House, Waldorf, MD. Born in Bel Alton, MD on March 31, 1928, she was the loving daughter of the late Albert Leo Elder, Sr. and Agnes Genevieve Hayden Elder. She is the beloved wife of Julian Gardiner Dyer, whom she married in St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Chapel Point, MD on April 12, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 16, 1996. Theresa is survived by her children, Eleanor Beatrice Adams of Valrico, FL, Brenda Marie Dodson (David) of LaPlata, MD, Richard Julian Dyer (Mary Jo) of LaPlata, MD, Mary Cecelia Raba of Waldorf, MD, Susan Theresa Gardiner of North Hutchinson Island, FL, Michael George Dyer (Kim) of New York, NY, Brian Patrick Dyer of Montross, VA, and Nancy Janine Thompson (Hoover) of Bel Alton, MD; siblings, Agnes Nash, Dutton Elder, Patsy Tyler, Robert Elder, Alan Elder, Sister Nancy Elder (IHM), Diane Bowling, and Amy Doutt; grandchildren, Kathy Dodson Hancher, Brady Dodson, Lori Dodson Belfield, Theresa Gardiner Knight, M. Kevin Gardiner, Jr., Ryan Raba, Scott Raba, Brandy Raba Vitielliss, Jake Dyer, Lacy Dyer Dement, Jennifer Adams Hall, Matthew Thompson, Nicholas Thompson, Nikki […]
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Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Thompson, Sr. 63
Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Thompson, Sr. 63 of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Avenue, MD & Colton’s Point, MD, passed away on July 14, 2015 at his residence. Born on December 29, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Genevieve A. Hayden Thompson and Joseph Augustus “Gussy” Thompson, Sr. Ronnie was the loving husband of Sharon A. Thompson, whom he married on April 12, 1975 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD. Ronnie is survived by his sons: Ronnie Lee Thompson, Jr., and Joseph “Joey” Thompson both of Leonardtown, MD, and 4 grandchildren. Siblings: Buddy (Joseph, Jr.) Thompson, Robbie Thompson, both of Clements, MD, and Gene Thompson of Waldorf, MD. He was preceded in death by his brothers; William (Billy) Thompson, and Carl Thompson. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1970. Ronnie joined the United States Navy and served for 2 years, earning the National Defense Medal. He was the owner of Ronnie’s Painting and Power Washing for 42 years. Ronnie was a member of the American Legion Post 221 Avenue, MD. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM […]
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Russell Williams, 93
Russell Williams, 93 of the Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Hatboro, PA, died Sunday, July 12, 2015, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD 20650. He was born on March 1, 1922 in Lansford, PA, to the late William Williams and Margaret Brimmer Williams. Russell proudly dedicated over 20 years of service as a Chief in the United States Navy. He served during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In 1941, he married his beloved wife, Jean Gardiner in Lansford, PA. Together they celebrated over 58 wonderful years together before her passing in 1999. Russell is survived by his daughter, Karen Williams of Callaway, MD; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Maureen Williams and many extended family. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his sons, Scott Darrell Williams and Bruce Douglas Williams; and his siblings, Elizabeth Tippett, Margaret Wagner, Benjamin Williams, Daniel Williams, William Williams, and John Williams. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home, 431 North York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040. Interment will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Army […]
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