Barbara Ann Eskins; December 11, 1938 - January 9, 2021- Age 82 Barbara passed away peacefully with her children by her side. She was born December 11, 1938 in Avella, PA. She is the daughter of Frank Shaddock and Frances Shaddock-Doman. After graduating from Avella High School in 1957 she moved to Adelphi, MD to live with her aunt. She worked at Jumbo Food Store in Adelphi as a cashier. In the early 70's she began working for the PG County Public Schools until moving with her husband and children to Mechanicsville in January, 1979. She worked at Pitts Donut Shop and later leased and operated Tasty Kwik (Bert's) with a friend until 1986. From there, she worked at Woodburns of Solomons...

Matthew Robert Eppley, 22, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on January 6, 2021. Matthew was born on November 29, 1998 in LaPlata, MD and was the beloved son of David and Alice Eppley. Matthew graduated from LaPlata High School in 2016. He is a graduate of the College of Southern Maryland with a AAS Degree in Engineering Technology. He worked for Roy Rogers for five (5) years where he met so many wonderful people and friends. He was a current employee with Smartsite, LLC in Waldorf, MD as a CADD Tech. He was an intelligent and kind man. He had a passion for creating music and beats as a backing track for songs. His creativity was inspiring and he was an artist at heart. He enjoyed...

Charlotte Marie Bond, 75, of Brandywine, MD passed away on December 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 2, 1945 in Brandywine, MD to the late, Ralph Edward Bond and Athula (Tubekis) Bond. She was one of five children. Charlotte worked as a secretary for the public school system. She loved working with the children and watching them grow each year. She was always in awe of the wonders of the world through the eyes and imaginations of kids. A beautiful soul, with a heart of gold, Charlotte's greatest joy came from her family and friends. She met a man who completed her heart in, Gene "Bobby" Walker. They felt blessed to have found each other for her...

Colby Allen Glover, 17, of LaPlata, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. Born on July 31, 2003, he is the son of Aimee Turacy, and Robert Glover, Jr. Colby was a senior at La Plata High School. He worked part-time as a server's assistant at Texas Roadhouse in La Plata. Colby was a charming young man, who loved his Mom and siblings, Brandon and Rebecca. He also loved his dogs Phoebe and Ella. He had one of the biggest hearts and always shared his happiness with everyone and everything. Colby liked hanging out with his family and friends, gaming on Playstation and watching sports on TV. He especially enjoyed family cruises, summer vacations and time at...

Teresa P. Hansen, 90, of Bowie, MD, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on December 19, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Puls and Margaret Puls (Geraghty). Teresa married the love of her life, Sven Olav Hansen, and together they spent 60 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in January of 2018. Teresa worked primarily as an executive secretary until her retirement, including working at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, with the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, as well as at a telecommunications company and a real estate developer. She was an exceptional wife and mother. Above anything else,...

MSgt Carl E. Upchurch, Jr., Ret. USAF, 89, of Morningside, MD passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home. Carl is survived by his children, Roxcie A. Kurtz, Brady C. Upchurch, Ricky A. Upchurch, Crystal E. Naumoff and Jolene R. Upchurch; one brother, Capt. Michael B. Upchurch (Pam) and several grandchildren. The family will receive friends for Carl's Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service being held at 12:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be private.

Robert "Bob" D. Simpson of Franklin Lakes passed peacefully on July 28, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland at the age of 92. He was a retired cabinetmaker. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson College and served as a Naval Officer during the Korean War era. He was active in Scouting, having been the fifth Eagle Scout in Troop 59, Allendale, where he later served as a Scoutmaster. He also served as Scoutmaster of Troop 34 in Franklin Lakes. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 year, Jeane, a son, Robert Jr. and his stepbrother, Bud Grossman. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Milenic, and her husband Alexander, of Worton, MD; granddaughter, Lauren Marie...

James Oscar Murphy, Sr., 73, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on July 27, 2020 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD. Born on February 3, 1947 in Dentsville, MD he was the son of the late William Sylvester Murphy and Lillian Murphy (Alvey). James married the love of his life, Nora June Estevez Murphy, in 1968 and they spent 47 wonderful years of marriage together until her passing on October 14, 2015. He worked for the Washington Post as a paper carrier. Before that, James grew up farming tobacco, as many in Maryland do. He learned to work hard and grew to love being outdoors. When he wasn't farming tobacco or distributing papers, James loved to relax by...

Janice Margaret Henderson Spotz, age 80, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully July 6, 2020. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Herman and Dee Dee Pettersen (Ralph), her granddaughter Brittany Burroughs, her sisters Suzanne Barnhurst (Bill) and Patrice O'Brien, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. She earned her master's degree from the University of Maryland while working full time and raising two young girls. She absolutely loved the beach and made sure her family had a beach vacation every year. She was extremely active in her church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Piney Parish in Waldorf. Her contagious laugh, beautiful smile, willingness to pitch in, her homemade...

Martha Anne Gehring, 84, of Bryantown, MD went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1935 in Hughesville, MD, and she is the daughter of the late Paul Brian Montgomery and Mary Edna (Bassford) Montgomery. Martha Anne married the love of her life, James Elwood Gehring. They were married for over 29 years before Elwood passed away and left her and their children to cherish his memory. She was devout Catholic and a long-time parishioner of St. Mary's Bryantown Church in Bryantown, Maryland. Family was everything to Martha Anne and if you spoke to her you heard all about her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Martha Anne is...

Karen Hardway Murphy, 69, of LaPlata, MD passed away peacefully at George Washington University Hospital on June 23, 2020. She was born on January 4, 1951 in West Virginia to the late Fred Lindsey Hardway and Pauline Irene (Keener) Hardway. Karen met the love of her life, Richard "Dickie" DeSales Murphy and they were married for over 49 years of wedded bliss before his passing. A beautiful, kind and loving woman, she was adored and loved by her family. She was an avid gardener with the most beautiful flowers blooming and making her yard look like a fairytale. Karen was fun-loving, and energetic lady. Always willing to lend a helping hand or give a shoulder to rest your head. She had...

James (Jim) H. Davis, of Chaptico, MD, passed away on May 23, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home due to complications from coronavirus. Born on September 28, 1924 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Flossie Smith and Willie J. Davis. Jim is survived by his children: Cassandra Davis, Olivia D. Cook, and Cedric J. Davis; his sisters: Ruth Glover, Ann Occhino, Aurelian Burton, and Dorothy Wheeler. He also leaves behind five (5) grandchildren and ten (10) great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Perry. Jim was interred on July 1, 2020 at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. All services were private due to the pandemic. A...

April 6, 1970 - April 21, 2020 Vincent was born in Washington, DC; to mother Patricia Anderson and father Joseph Bodecker, Sr. (deceased). He is survived by his mother and brother Joe, niece Jessie, step-father Gus, honorary brother Kenny and honorary aunt Joyce; along with step-siblings Bobby, Jeanne, Kathy, Kim, and Chris. Ben had many health issues and other challenges from birth. But, he was strong and "tuff enough" to overcome adversities in his life, always saying he wanted to "do it his way" ... he was a survivor. He loved driving and "people watching." He also loved the serenity of being around the water. Ben was a shy and gentle man, and was loved by anyone who took the time to...

Wayne Hotz Bennett, Jr., beloved husband of the late Dorothy Lee Bennett passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. He is survived by his son, Richard W. Bennett, his daughter Nancy L. Bennet, his sisters Shirley Hoeft and Carolyn Harding (John) as well as his sister-in-law Anne Fichera. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

Wayne Hotz Bennett Jr., 90, of Waldorf, MD., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Wayne was born March 5, 1930 in Reading PA., to the late Wayne H. Bennett Sr., and Kathryn Guldin Bennett. He was the grandson of Edwin Bennett and Lydia Hotz Bennett and Edwin Guldin and Agnes Koch Guldin. He was proceeded in death his wife of 67 years Dorothy "Dot" Lee Beall Bennett. He is survived by his son Richard Wayne "Rick" Bennett and his daughter Nancy Lee "Nanny" Bennett. He is also survived by his sisters Shirley Bennett Hoeft of Roseville MN., and Carolyn Bennett Harding and her husband John of Southern Pines NC., and Sister-in-law Anne...

Betty Sue Logan, 86 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on March 10, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1933 in High Point, NC to the late Frank Pennington and Nellie Price/Thomas. Betty married Bob Logan Sr. on May 20, 1950 and stayed at home raising their children while her husband was overseas in the Air Force. Later in life, she worked as a real estate agent supporting many real estate companies throughout Charles County, for 25 years, where she was respected and loved by her co-workers as a valued employee and beloved friend. Betty was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many who are grateful she was in their lives. She will be greatly...

Roy Brown Loverin III, 89, of Lothian, MD, passed away on January 27, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in Chicago, IL on December 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Roy Brown Loverin and Ruth Alma Dillion. Roy married Patricia Loverin, and they spent twelve (12) wonderful years of marriage together until her passing in 2010. He spent twenty-three (23) years as a dedicated member of the United States Air Force where he became a Master Sergeant and retired in 1973. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1973, Roy started a career working with Capitol Police in the 80's. Roy is survived by his sons: Michael Roy Loverin of Waldorf, MD and Roy B....

Rose Margaret Disclafani, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born on February 23, 1929 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to the late Luigi Imbrogno and Caroline (Setting) Imbrogno. She was one of seven (7) children and the last to pass through the heavenly gates. She met her best friend and forever love, Salvatore A. Disclafani while attending a local dance. They spent over 65 years dancing and laughing together before Salvatore's passing in 2013. Together their love produced two (2) beautiful daughters, and the family grew with each generation, adding four (4) grandchildren and six (6)...

Ida Mae Gannon, 82, of LaPlata, MD departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. surrounded by her loving family. Ida Mae was born January 20, 1937 in Washington, D.C. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert Kaplan and Ruby Mae (Croson) Kaplan. She was married to Allan Lee Sweeney from July 4, 1953 - May 22, 1973 and had four children. She married Henry Michael Gannon on July11, 1975. Together they celebrated over 44 1/2 years of marriage. She worked at Safeway for over twenty-seven (27) years before her retirement in 1993. Ida Mae was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great,...

Agnes McNeill Cox, 84, of LaPlata, MD passed away on December 24, 2019. Agnes was born on March 21, 1935 in Hereford, England to the late Charles McNeill and the late Nora Blake McNeill. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Cox. Agnes loved her family, friends and all the children she cared for over the years. Agnes was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She made a positive impact at Friendly High School and the PTA. Her labor of love was babysitting and she provided many families and their children a safe and nurturing environment. Agnes thought of the children as "her" kids and she was like a second mother to them. Agnes is survived by her sons, Charles...

BRUCE ALAN WILHELM, Colonel, US Army (Ret.), 64 of Swan Point, MD and Great Mills, MD, passed away on December 11, 2019 at home in Swan Point surrounded by his family after a 6 month battle against cancer. Bruce will forever be in our hearts; loved and cherished and respected for the grace, bravery and integrity he showed through this debilitating ordeal. Bruce was born on July 17, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to Anna Stoffa Wilhelm (deceased) and William James Wilhelm, of Dundalk, MD. Bruce graduated from Dundalk High School in 1973 and the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY in 1978 with a degree in aeronautical engineering and his initial helicopter qualifications. He was commissioned a...