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Mary Larine Russell, of California, Md., transitioned to her heavenly reward on November 22, 2023. Mary was born on April 15, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to Cornelius and Annie Vaughan. She was a native of Virginia and lived in St. Mary's County, Maryland since 1988. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Mary married the love of her life, Larry Herbert Russell, Sr., on June 23, 1964. They were married for 54 years. Mary leaves to cherish her memories five children, Lisa Williams (Glenn) of California, MD, Larry H. Russell, Jr. (Audra) of Cheltenham, MD, Towanda Russell (Harold) of Dundalk, MD, Carmen Conley (Pierre) of Great Mills, MD and Valerie Simmons (Keno) of...

Beatrice W. Ellis, departed this life and entered into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Ellis and daughter, Joyce Blair Steele. Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Sharon Ellis Jones, Angela Ellis, Chandra Ellis Ewell and Adrienne B. Ellis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7; visitation from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; service from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Alfred (Al) Richard Cochran, Sr., 87, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Al was born on June 24, 1935, in East Riverdale, MD to the late Floyd Cochran and Edna Dabney Cochran. Al was a devoted and loving husband and father. He worked as a Carpenter for Local 132. He loved to create and build furniture and keepsakes for others. In his free time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and baseball. He found joy in spending time with his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruby Marsh Cochran; four children, Alfred Cochran, Jr. (Lori), Sandra Martin (Robert), Deborah Waters, and Kelly Spillman; son-in-law, John Buckley III, twelve...

Jean Marie Cochran Buckley, 61 of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on June 12, 1961 in Cheverly, MD to the late Alfred Richard Cochran, Sr. and Ruby Jean Marsh Cochran. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked hard her entire life until she no longer could work. Jean was a very charitable woman who enjoyed doing for and giving to others. Her family was her entire world and she loved with her whole heart. She will be loved always and missed immensely. She is survived by her loving husband, John Joseph Buckley III; three devoted daughters, Cheryl Ghadaki, Shannon...

On Monday, June 21, 2021, Janet Hazel Johns Moore, affectionately known as "Gran Gran" departed this life to the open arms of her Lord and Savior. Janet was the daughter of the late Peter Johns and Carvilla (Carrie) Johns. She was born in Dorchester County, Maryland on February 11,1927. Janet attended the public schools of Dorchester County, Maryland. On a cold Christmas Day, Norman and Janet were married. They immediately started a family. In the late 50's, Norman obtained a job teaching in St. Mary's County, but he was not able to relocate his family; he taught in St. Mary's County for a few years, coming home on weekends. Janet remained in Cambridge, Maryland with their growing family,...

Theresa Charlene Young, 79 of White Plains, MD, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2021. Theresa was born on July 19, 1941 in Hughesville, MD. On Friday, June 11, 2021, visitation will begin at 10:30 am until time of service at 11:30 am at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 100 Village Street, Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Bryantown, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Marion Agnes Stewart, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021. Marion was born on October 30, 1934 to the late John and Mary Ford and was the wife of the late William Stewart. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Faye Wade, Debbie Young, William Stewart, Jr., Wanda Stewart, Miranda Hinton, Donald Stewart and Keith Stewart; siblings, Hester Stewart, Vinia Ford, Julius Ford and Emerson Ford. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, visitation will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. at All Faith Episcopal Church, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD. Afterwards, the service will be private, due to COVID restrictions. Interment to follow in...

It is with saddest regret that we announce John Robert Cutchember, affectionately known as "Kelly", of Lexington Park, MD passed away at Georgetown Hospital on Tuesday, February 16 at the age of 91. He leaves behind his wife of 70 years, Viola; daughters, Sandra Reid (James), Cheryl Brown (Mike), Gale Somerville (Douglas), Joyce Goodwine (Stuart): son, Myron; brother, Donald; sisters, Jean Lawrence, Geraldine Gabriel, Charlene Clark, and special sister, Alice Cutchember; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Services will be held on February 27, at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lexington Park, MD. Viewing 11:00 am followed by Services 12:00pm. Interment...

Viola Jenkins "Chippy" Caldwell, 83, of Waldorf, MD peacefully departed this earthly life on February 8, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving children, Angela Vanessa and Bennie Caldwell. She was a native of McClellanville, SC. Mrs. Caldwell resided in Waldorf, Maryland for the past 50 years. She was a devoted educator serving the Charles County Board of Education as a dedicated Teacher and a much-valued Guidance Counselor for many years before retiring in 2004. Mrs. Caldwell was held in the highest regard by her students, colleagues, parents and community. She was a lifelong member in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and a faithful member of Union Bethel AME Church in...

Aurielle Nicole Janeese Moten, "Rellz", aka Andre, was born on February 6, 1989 in Richmond, VA to Larry D. Moten, Sr. and Audrey E. Reed. Aurielle was educated at Chopticon High School in Morganza, MD. Aurielle was married to LaTanya D. Fenwick on September 6, 2014. Aurielle became a Certified HVAC Technician while living in the state of Colorado and later in Arizona. Rellz enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with animals, visiting nature scenes, cooking, as well as braiding and cutting hair, tattooing, hanging out with family and friends. Precious memories of Aurielle will be eternally shared by her parents, step-parents Meko S. Moten and Dewitt M. Swann; brothers, Larry D....

Ronald Tyson Brown, 78, of Waldorf, MD gained his wings on December 23, 2020. Ronnie was born on January 4, 1942 in Frederick, MD to the late Henry Brown, Jr. and Violet Duckett Brown. Ronnie graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1959. From there he attended Morgan State University until he decided to join the US Navy where he served for 4 years. During his naval service while stationed in Newport, RI, he met his loving wife, Sandra, whom he married on December 5, 1963. Ronnie leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife, Sandra Burwell Brown; son, Curtis Brown (Monica) of Laveen, AZ; daughter, Suzanne Simmons (Jeffery); grandson, Shawn Simmons (his "Main Man" and the...

John P. Young, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Lillian and 12 devoted children. Public visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, (Helen) Mechanicsville, MD. The mass and interment will be private to the immediate family by invitation only.

Sunrise September 23, 1999 and Sunset April 25, 2020 for Spc. Travion Lamont Peterson. Travion was born in Fort Bragg, NC to Elliott Peterson and Anita Gilliam. Travion married his high school sweetheart Jayda Barber after Basic Training. They lived happily together in Fort Bragg, NC where he was stationed. Travion enjoyed spending time with family and friends, eating, rapping, and listening to music. He was loved by anyone who took the time to know him and could light up any room with his infectious smile. He was bright and intelligent with so many dreams for the future and would have made those dreams come true. Travion is survived by his wife Jayda Barber, his parents Elliott...

Margaret Joyce High, of Welcome, MD, passed on March 10, 2020. Joyce was employed by the St. Mary's County Public School system; teaching Social Studies at Chopticon High School from 1978 until her retirement in July 1, 2009. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Ananias High (Blue); children, Robert (Chris) and Sherrie, and her adopted sister, Gail Hogue. Service on Tuesday, March 17, 2020; Visitation - 10 am; Service - 11 am; Zion Baptist Church, 8105 Annapolis Woods Road, Welcome, MD. Interment - Cheltenham Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Joseph Spencer Scriber, Sr., 89 of Hollywood, MD, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Somerville Scriber. He is survived by his children, Thomas Brooks (Mary) of Clinton, MD, Joseph Spencer Scriber, Jr. (Ursula) of Waldorf, MD, Gail Thomas (Randy) of St. Leonard, MD, Annette Scriber and Stephon Scriber (Sonji), both of Hollywood, MD; step-children, Charles Carter (Tanji) of Clements, MD, Robert Carter (Leslie) and Renee Price (JW Price, Sr.), both of Mechanicsville, MD; sister, Anna Adams of La Plata, MD; sisters-in-law, Diane Scriber of Hollywood, MD and Patricia Scriber of Great Mills, MD, and a host of other relatives and friends....

Sterling Edward Greene, Sr., 80 of Waldorf, MD, passed away on February 9, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Pearl Greene; devoted children, Ronald Greene (Paula), Christine King (Alan), Wilbur Greene (Nadine), Paula Mills, Paulette Young (Harold), Melissa Mills, Vernon (Al) Greene, Gary Greene, Toney Greene and Kenneth Greene (Brandy). He was predeceased by son, Sterling Greene, Jr. Visitation at 10 am; Mass at 11 am at St. George's Catholic Church, 19199 St. George's Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home

On January 11, 2020, with her loving family by her side, Winnie Joy Wright earned her heavenly wings. She is survived by her siblings, Nancy Warner (Kermit) and Marcus Wohl (late-Donna); devoted niece, Amanda Warner-Hofmann (Chris Hofmann); great-nephews, Parker and Hudson; great-niece, Allie Joy; and a host of friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wright; parents, Wanda and CDR Paul Bruneau and Clyde Cuthrell. Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 10:00 am until time of celebration of life 11:00 am at Trinity Baptist Church, 2671 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. at a...

Robert W. Schroeder, Jr. "Robbie", 77, after a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019; surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 11, 1942 to the union of Louise Irene and Robert Schroeder, Sr. He will be remembered for years of working at the once popular "Bob-Lu Dairy Mart" in Waldorf and as a longtime area sports enthusiast. He was an accomplished Duck Pin bowler and enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a special interest in coins and model trains. "Uncle" Robbie leaves to cherish his memories, his niece, Terri Grimes; great-nephews, Matthew (Roblyn) Grimes and Andrew "Ryan" (Joyce) Grimes, and a host of other relatives and...