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Brenda Sue Laney, 68, from Cobb Island, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2024 after bravely battling appendiceal cancer for eight months. She was born in Leaksville (now Eden), North Carolina on February 27th, 1956 to William and Roberta (Snow) Goad. She was raised in Southwestern Virginia. Brenda graduated from J.J. Kelly High School in Wise, Virginia in 1973. She pursued a business degree at Mountain Empire College. After school, she married Donald Laney and was a Navy wife for 22 years. During this time, they were blessed with one daughter, Heather Dawn. She spent many of those years volunteering at her daughter's schools and charitable organizations; including an...

Betty Lea Thompson, 93, peacefully passed away at her home on July 17, 2024. She was surrounded by her family who cared for and comforted her in her final days. Betty was born in Brandywine, WV to Forest and Beulah Hartman on Sept. 9, 1930. On June 1, 1949, Betty was married to the love of her life, James H. Thompson, Jr. They were blessed with nine children, James H. Thompson, III of Hughesville, MD, Deborah J. Thompson (Ira Jekowsky) of Virginia, Vicki Lynn McDonagh (Brian) of Mechanicsville, MD, Terri Lee Whisman (Rick) of Waldorf, MD, Sherri Ann Waid (Gary) of Hughesville, MD, Patricia Sue Thompson of North Carolina, Christine Joy Harpold (Mike) of South Carolina, Garry Orin Thompson of...

Arthur Andrews, Jr. 3/19/45 - 5/7/2024 Born in Philadelphia, PA. Survived by wife Barbara Kilpert Andrews of 28 years and stepson Harry T. Von Oehsen and his wife Danielle Von Oehsen. Served in the Army in MASH Unit in Northern Vietnam '65 - '67. He loved his job and was honored to work for the U.S. Postal Service from 1968-2000. He started as a letter carrier in Philadelphia, PA, and became Post Master of Hawley, PA in 1980. He received many honors and commendations during his career. He was a member of the Scranton Ski Club where he traveled to many states and different countries. After retiring, he moved to New Mexico and followed his passion of downhill skiing every day there was...

Dr. Henry Alan "Bud" Virts, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away December 13, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side. Family will receive friends on December 20, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with prayers at 7:30 pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 1:30 pm at All Faith Episcopal Church, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Joseph "Harold" Huntt, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on September 18, 2023, with his son Tim and his wife Yvonne by his side. Harold was born on February 19, 1935, in Pomfret, MD to the late Joseph Anthony Huntt and Catherine Louise Langely. He was a graduate of LaPlata High School in 1953. After graduating he enlisted in the Army National Guard during the Korean War. Harold had several jobs other than a farmer's son and was a grocery clerk at A&P, an oil burner mechanic for SMO, and then his life of fire service. He enjoyed the NASCAR races with his friends when they would fly a private plane to attend them. He had his own plane and was an avid pilot. Harold also enjoyed...

Arthur Harvey Douglas, Jr., "Doug" 89, of Charlotte Hall, MD peacefully passed away on February 9, 2023, in LaPlata, MD. Doug was born on September 7, 1933, in Washington, DC, to the late Arthur Harvey Douglas and Gladys May Tawney Douglas. Doug is survived by his loving and devoted wife Carolyn and his son, David (John Fisher), brother, Richard of Temple Hills, MD, sister Linda Mills of Longs, SC and 2 great-grandchildren, Kameron and Karlie Douglas and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Brian J. Douglas, his brother, Ray Douglas, sisters Gloria Blackwood and Ina Wells and grandson, Brian J. Douglas II. The family will receive family and friends for...

Robert "Bobby" William Stasch, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 9, 2023 in Callaway, MD. Bobby was born on August 7, 1943, to the late Otto H. and Mary C. Williams Stasch in St. Mary's County. He graduated from LaPlata High School in 1961 and received his bachelor's degree from Towson University. After that Bobby began his teaching career which spanned 25 years at T.C. Martin Elementary School. In his later years he resided on the family farm. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Jaycees for many years. Bobby enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and family and was an avid Washington Redskins fan, enjoying many years at the games with his family and friends. He...

On Friday, January 13, 2023, Edmond Alfred Epp, Jr, father, husband and farmer, passed away at the age of 75. Alfred was born on November 4, 1947, in LaPlata, MD to Edmond and Frances Epp of Gallant Green, MD. Alfred served the United States Postal Service over 40 years, delivering mail in Charlotte Hall, MD. While proud of his time at the postal service, his true passion was farming his family's land in Gallant Green. He was a collector of old tractors, a creative mechanic, an avid competitor in local tractor pulls and possessed the ever-hopeful spirit of a true farmer. In his retirement, he especially enjoyed hosting his grandchildren for camping weekends at the farm and dancing in local...

Barbara Ann Cooke (Bobbie), 81, of Hughesville, MD, passed away January 1, 2023 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Bobbie was born August 31, 1941, to Charles and Catherine (Kitty) Burch in Washington, DC, and was one of six children. She had two children, Cathy and Cris. Bobbie is survived by her daughter, Cathy Gibson (Michael) of Hughesville, MD; grandchildren, Aubrey Moses (Drew), Noah Gibson, and Luke Gibson; great grandchildren, Blaire Brewer and Kade Moses; brother, Jerry Burch Sr. (Brenda) of Charlotte Hall, MD; and sisters, Lorraine Hancock of Compton, MD, Donna Jarboe (George) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Ellen Bowles (Donnie) of Charlotte Hall, MD. Bobbie is preceded in death by...

Known as the firecracker baby, Kenneth Warren Snelling was born on the Fourth of July, 1924. He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. He was the youngest of six children born to O.C. and Delia Snelling. After graduating from Tipton High School, OK, he enrolled at Oklahoma A&M in 1942 and entered the army soon afterward. After returning from WWII in 1946, Ken farmed joined the family farm, and finished his bachelor's degree at Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, TX. The farm, however, couldn't hold him. He was attending Golden Gate Baptist Seminary when he met his future bride. He completed a MS degree at Oklahoma A&M in 1957, married Erleen Gaskin on August 23, 1958,...

Maria "Mary" Elizabeth Johnson, 93, of Hughesville, MD passed away on December 1, 2022, at her home. Mary was born on May 17, 1929, to John and Eva Reisenauer in Washington state. In 1946 she met Don Johnson in Spokane, Washington. They were married in 1947 and were together for 60 years until his passing in 2007. Mary and Don had 4 children together, Donna Tawney of Hughesville, MD, Robert (Bobby) G. Johnson of Winchester, Virginia, Michael Kevin Johnson who predeceased his mother, and Brian Keith Johnson of Centreville, Maryland. Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed entertaining her In-laws, she really cared for the Johnsons as her family was out of...

Died on November 10, 2022 in Waldorf, MD at age 97. Born on December 23, 1924 in Long Beach, CA. Services are November 19, 2022 at Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD

Billie Joan Geisbert, 91 passed away on November 2, 2022, at her home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Billie was born February 5, 1931, to Elbert Inglis and Eugenia Pearson in Bonham, Texas. After high school, Billie went on to college to become a registered nurse. Billie married Stuart Geisbert Jr. on January 1, 1954. They had three children, Stuart, Sandy, and Stacey. Billie enjoyed helping others which included her church, blood drives, meals on wheels, girl scouts, and the moonlight dream club to name a few. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Billie is survived by her children Stuart Geisbert III (Shirley) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Sandy Ondrejcak (Jack) of Bryantown, MD,...

James J. "Joe" Hill, Sr., age 98, (formerly of Clinton, MD), passed away 8/20/2022 in Hendersonville, TN. Visitation: 9/12/2022 - 11am-1pm, Funeral Service: 1pm, Brinsfield Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Interment: Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD Condolences can be made to the family at www.BrinsfieldFuneral.com

Edward Brent Simpson, 71 of Charlotte Hall, MD peacefully passed away on June 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at his home. Brent was born on March 7, 1951, in La Plata to the late Joseph Brennan, Sr., and the late Sarah Louise Davis Simpson. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Brennan Simpson, Jr., James Michael Simpson, Sr., sister, Mary "Peggy" Bailey, and brother-in-law, Wayne St.Clair. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara Elaine St.Clair Simpson, daughters, Wendy Getgen (Rodne), Kristin Simpson, Jamie Brown (John, Jr.), and Jessica McEwan (Donald), all of Charlotte Hall, MD. He is also survived by 11 grandkids, Lewis, Tyler, Jax, Kaitlyn, Jarett, Jenna,...

Charles "Chuck" Paul Miller Jr. passed away early Sunday morning, June 12th, 2022. Chuck was born on July 27th, 1956 in Washington D.C. to Alice M. Miller and the late Charles P. Miller Sr. of Clinton, Maryland. Chuck was the oldest of five children and grew up on his family farm. He graduated from Surrattsville Senior High in 1974. During his early years of farming, he raised tobacco and livestock. He managed Miller Farms Produce Market where he established many special relationships with his co-workers and customers. Chuck opened the Miller Farm's concession stand and eventually fulfilled his dreams of opening Miller's Country Market in Charlotte Hall, with his wife Sue. Chuck enjoyed...

Bruce Melvin Lyons, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2022. Bruce was born on January 18, 1943, to the late James and Edna Lyons in the bustling city of Augusta, GA. Bruce served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. In 1969, he met Sandra Lyons in Augusta, GA. Bruce and Sandra went on to have one child, Christopher Lyons (Nicole) of Mechanicsville, MD. Bruce retired in 2000 after 25 years in the field. While retired, Bruce had time to pursue his love of playing golf and enjoyed listening to music. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, James and Edna Lyons. He is survived by his wife, Sandra...

John J. Linehan passed away on 3/14/22 in the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Alan Eugene Ballard, 80, passed away on 3/14/22. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Raymond B. Allen, Jr., 86, died 2/22/ 2022, with his loving wife, Clara, at his side. Born in Middlebury, VT, Ray was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Allen. Ray is survived by his wife, Clara; his stepson Ricky and his sister Patty. He was predeceased by his wife Edna; his parents and his siblings Alice, Nancy, John, Tom, Barbara, and Mike. Condolences can be made at www.BrinsfieldFuneral.com

Jean Mildred Locantore, 85, passed away on 02/19/2022. She was born on 10/24/1936 to Marvin and Mildred Fenno. Jean was a dedicated wife and mom to her husband of 65 years Ferdinand Locantore. Her daughters Peggy Wrightson (deceased), Linda Macpherson, and her son Michael Locantore Condolences can be made to the family at www.BrinsfieldFuneral.com