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Alice C. Bryant 92 of Newburg, MD passed away on Saturday November 11, 2023 at her home. Alice was born on November 22, 1930 in Dentsville, MD to the late Carlton and Margaret Cooksey. She is also predeceased by her husband, Enoch Bryant and her sisters Dorothy Gray, Virginia Farrell and Marjorie Hancock. Alice is survived by her daughters, Elaine "Maggie" Larrick (the late Robert), Charlotte Miller (George) and Nancy Bryant, as well as her "Grand-dog" Cody. As a 75 year member of Christ Church Wayside, she served on the Altar Guild, worked the Church dinners and was the director of the Sunday School from 1958-1978. Prior to the death of her husband both were very active in the VFW Post...

Robert "Bob" G. Eastburn, 97 of Bryans Road, MD passed away on May 12, 2023. Bob was born on February 21, 1926 in Indian Head, MD to the late Edward and Margaret Eastburn. He is predeceased by his wife, Ethel Eastburn; brother, Edward Eastburn, Jr. and sister, Lydia Warder. He is survived by his son, David Eastburn (Cheryl); daughter, Debbie Brough (John); grandchildren, Amy Eastburn-Gallo (Tom), Rob Brough (Jenn) and Jeb Brough (Kristina); great grandchildren, Nathan Brough, Jeb Brough, Kyle Brough, and Adam Brough and brother, George Eastburn (Claudine). He is also survived by numerous extended family and friends. Bob worked more than 30 years for GSA before retiring. At GSA he was a...

On May 3rd, 2023 William Bartlett "Bill" "Butch" Sloan passed away peacefully wearing his beloved Boston Red Sox baseball hat. He is survived by his wife Joan whom he doted on, his 2 daughters Jennifer Dean and Ann Haynes who doted on him, his 3 grandchildren Anthony, Thomas and Erin who lovingly called him Pop Pop, and his favorite son-in-law, Matt Dean. William was born on November 30th, 1938 in Plymouth, Massachusetts into a family of storytellers and jokesters - his two characteristics that will be missed the most. His family unit was his Father Wilfred, Mother Eva and older sister Virginia who predecease him. Williams' Bartlett name goes all the way back to Robert Bartlett, one of the...

James (Jim) Schneider of La Plata, MD. died on April 2, 2023 at the age of 78 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and John Schneider and leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Susan (Sue). Also surviving are his daughter, Christine Pimblett and husband John of Ashland, VA., and his son, Andrew Schneider and wife Krista of Eldersburg, MD. Seven grandchildren adored their grandfather including Will, Andrew, and Tyler Pimblett plus Kamryn, Konnor, Keeghan, and Kolton Schneider. Additional family survivors are Jim's brother, Philip Schneider and wife, Mary of Pawleys Island, SC., and his sister Beth Shankman of Aurora, Ohio. Many nieces, nephews, and...

Mary Katherine (Wills) Albrittain passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Faulkner, MD, at the age of 93. She was a lifelong resident of Charles County. Mary K was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Wright and Anna Ellsworth (Swann) Wills, husband William Albrittain and Sister Hanna White. She is survived by her sister Frances Williams and brother Harold Wills, children William Miles Albrittain Jr. (Chanda), grand children William Miles Albrittain III (Chrissie) along with great-grand children Calla and Cora Albrittain, Victoria Mary Jean Bowie (Jeff), along with great- grand children Tru Glotfelty and Mia Bowie, Emma Carlyn Turner (Zachary) with great-grandsons...

Mary "Peggy" Burch, 77 of King George, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2022. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know her. She was a devoted member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church for over 50 years and a member of the Ladies of Charity. Peggy is survived her husband of 55 years, Thomas "Buddy" Burch of King George, VA, her daughters Stacie Burch-Clay of King George, VA, Sandy Burch-Earnshaw (Todd Earnshaw) of Montross, VA, Sharron Burch-LeSage (Daniel LeShage) of LaPlata, MD and Jill Burch of LaPlata, MD; She is also survived by her...

CHARLES RICHARD FRERE, Sr. On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Charles R. Frere, Sr. of Bel Alton, MD, passed away after a brief illness. Born on December 10, 1925, in Tompkinsville, MD, he was the son of the late John E. Frere and the late Phyllis Mudd Frere. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife Charlotte Spalding Frere; his son-in-law William A. Toombs, DDS; his brothers John E. Frere, Jr., William J. Frere, S. Phillip Frere, Robert Frere, and James M. Frere; and his sister Marion Frere. He is survived by his children Charles R. Frere, Jr. (Diane), Mary Kaye Frere Toombs, Joseph Larry Frere, Thomas Keith Frere (Tae), and Pamela A. Frere; one granddaughter and five grandsons; seven...

David Guy Butler (Dave), 78 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dave was born on July 13, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Butler. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Butler; daughter, Diana (Tooter) Bragunier (Dan); sons, Daniel Butler and David Butler (Karen); grandchildren, Monica Butler, Patrick Butler, Devon Bragunier, Mackenzie Ralsch, Dolan Bragunier and Dessa Butler. Dave served his country for 26 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in 1988. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran completing a tour of duty in 1969. His interests and spirit of adventure led him to...

James O. Hennessy, 89 of White Plains, MD passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at his home. James was born on October 31, 1932 in The Bronx, New York to the late James Hennessy, Sr. and Anna Hennessy. He is predeceased by his brother, Robert Hennessy. James is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Edith Hennessy; daughters, Christine Welch (Bernard), Karen Meyer (Stephen), Susan Sharp (Christopher) and Ann Simmons (Curtis). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. James was in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent his career as a Teletype Manager for The United Press International. James enjoyed playing bridge,...

Dorothea L. Rees, longtime director of programs for troubled youth in Southern Maryland, died on March 14, 2022 at St. Mary's Nursing Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Rees, daughter of Rebecca V. and John C. O'Grady, was born in Washington, D.C. on December 15, 1922. After her 1942 marriage to George C. Rees, the couple built their home and resided permanently in Charles County at the Rees family farm in Pisgah. Dorothea Rees directed the Charles County Children's Aid Society from 1954 to 1960, managing foster care and adoption programs. She was appointed Southern Maryland Regional Director of the agency which evolved into the State Department of Juvenile Services with...

Walter Mills Golden, 85, of Nanjemoy, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at University of Maryland - Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata. He was born July 2, 1936 in Nanjemoy, Md., son of the late Richard M. and Mamie E. Mills Golden. He worked as a Supervisor for the Indian Head Power Plant for 30+ years. He was in the US Navy from 1955-1959 on a destroyer, former fire chief of Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Company and past county fire chief in Charles County, MD. He loved to farm, hunt, fish, fly his plane, skeet shoot, golf, ski and his John Deere tractors. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard C. Golden, his sisters, Mildred G. Marshall and Mamie Katherine Rowens. He...

Stephen (Steve) Hebb Brandt, 76, passed away on January 14th, 2022 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Steve was born in Washington D.C. on January 9th, 1946; the son of George Fred Elsworth Brandt and Elma Hebb Brandt. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where he attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. He went on to a short stint at West Point and then Gettysburg College where he played fullback on the Lambert Cup winning football team and was named honorable mention All-American. After college, he served in the Army as commissary officer at the NATO/SHAPE headquarters in Belgium. He took over his family business and ran Brandt and Chopp Lumber Company until 1984. After selling his part...

Leonard J. Clements, 81, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on January 9, 2022, at Calvert Health Medical Center. Leonard was born in La Plata, MD, on January 16, 1940. He was the son of William Noble Clements, Sr. and Christine Mudd Clements. Leonard grew up on the family farm in Newport. He attended Glasva School and La Plata High School where he graduated in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Mae Goldsmith, on his birthday in 1960. As faith was an essential part of his life, Leonard was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bryantown. He served on the Parish Finance Council and often volunteered at St. Mary's Bryantown School. Leonard's working career...

Fr. Salvador R. Jordan, S.J. Fr. Sal Jordan, S.J., pastor of St. Ignatius, Chapel Point from 1993 to 2005 died on December 11, 2021 at the age of 79 at Manresa Hall in Merion Station, PA. Fr. Sal was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Forestville, MD with his parents, Raphael and Sara and his two brothers, Ralph and David. He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) after completing his high school education at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, "Class of '61". His path in the Jesuits went from a Jesuit brother baking bread and other delights such as green cornbread on St. Patrick's Day to becoming a registered nurse. He went on to study psychology and then theology before Fr....

Barbara Jeanette Long, 80, of Lusby, Md., passed away November 30th, 2021 of cancer. Barbara was born on December 30th, 1940, in La Plata, Md., to Ruth Marie Fuchs Cooksey (deceased) and James Otto Cooksey (deceased). She grew up in Indian Head, Md. and graduated from Archbishop Neale School in 1958. Later in life, she received her bachelor's degree from University of Maryland. She is survived by three children: Lisa Parsley, Laura Long Lieberman, and Rachel Long; along with two grandchildren: Christopher Hale II and Katelynn Csanadi-Schwartz; one great grandchild: Christopher Hale III; sister: Mary Beth Sedgwick; niece: Celeste Bowie; and nephew: James "JC" Vrable. She is preceded in...

Vern Kordack of Bedford, New Hampshire died peacefully at her home on November 2, 2021, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania the daughter of Samuel Clare and Helen Smeaton Marshall. She attended public schools and was salutatorian of her high school class. Vern graduated with a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty State College in 1949. It was at West Liberty where Vern met her husband, Vincent "Vin" Kordack, a World War II veteran. Theirs was a true love story and on their first date, Vin announced he was going to marry her. In typical Vern style, she smiled and replied, "I'm not going to marry you!...

Patricia Frye age 79 died at home on Tuesday morning October 19 after a two-year fight with breast cancer. It was divine departure. Just two minutes before her last breath, the home phone rang, when answered there was no voice at the other end. When the number on caller ID was dialed a recording said it was not in service. Believe what you want, AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WE WILL SERVE THE LORD. A few months before President Kennedy was assassinated, a single mom arrived in Washington, DC on a Greyhound bus. She had no money. American chemical offered her a clerical job and advanced her money for rent. Throughout the years, Patty advanced in payroll and accounting for several companies in the...

Ronald Benedict Burch 74, passed away September 12th, 2021. He was born June 26th, 1947 in St. Mary's County and was currently residing in Elkmont, Alabama. He is survived by his two sisters, Diane Lee and Susie Thompson, three daughters Elizabeth Ann Burch, Amy Wathen, Joyce Burch. He leaves his nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother Celie Huntt and nephew Christopher Wright. He loved yard sales, buying storage bins and helping the homeless. The family will be having a memorial in his memory at a later date

Margaret Cecilia "Celie" Huntt, 93 of La Plata, MD, passed away on August 2, 2021 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Margaret was born on May 20, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late George and Catherine Burch. She is also predeceased by her husband, James Huntt; brothers, John Burch and Irving Burch; sister Elizabeth Murphy; and one grandson, Christopher Wright. She enjoyed collecting lighthouses, sewing, playing pitch, bingo and going to yard sales. She is survived by her son, Ronald Burch; daughters, Diane Lee and Susie Thompson; and sister, Mary Pennifill. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. The family will...

Francis Eugene "Luke" Lucas passed away July 17, 2021 at UMC Hospital in LaPlata, MD. He was born March 10, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Clifton and Florence Lucas. The family relocated to a farm in Charles County where they raised tobacco. In 1948, Francis graduated from LaPlata High School and enlisted in the USAF, where he served as an aircraft mechanic rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, following his Honorable Discharge in Nov. 1952, Francis took a job with Capital Airlines, later becoming US Airways. During his career spanning over 40 years, Francis was repeatedly recognized for his skills and value as a respected aircraft mechanic, frequently called upon to troubleshoot and...

Rebecca Summers Cooksey (February 3, 1933 - July 9, 2021) Rebecca Summers Cooksey, 88, of LaPlata, MD passed peacefully at Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community on the morning of July 9, 2021. She was born Rebecca Turner Summers on February 3, 1933 in Hughesville, MD to Joseph Leon Summers, Sr. and L. Caroline Summers (Turner). She was raised on her family's farm in Hughesville, MD and graduated from LaPlata High School. On August 2, 1952, Rebecca married Dutton Cooksey, the love of her life, and together they lived, worked, and raised their two boys, Tommy and Bobby, on the Cooksey family farm in LaPlata, MD. Rebecca enjoyed caring for her family, working, and preserving bounty from...