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Howard Chapman (Buddy) Coulby, Sr., 89, of Jesup, Ga. died August 8, 2022. The Newburg, Maryland native was a member of Screven United Methodist Church and a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, having spent most of his career in the 82nd Airborne Division. Some of his tours of duty include Korea, Vietnam (1st Calvary Division), Alaska, Dominican Republic, and Saudi Arabia where he served as Senior Enlisted Logistics Advisor to the Saudi Arabian Army. Numerous badges and medals, including the The Bronze Star, Master Parachute Badge, and Combat Infantry Badge were awarded him for his outstanding military service. After retirement, he was a rural mail carrier for 10 years before pursing his love...

Connie Frances Hamilton, 63, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Condolences for family and friends may be left at williamsfuneralhomepa.com.

Louise Ganley Czwartacki, of Reedville, VA age 74, died Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born Louise Claire Ganley on November 24, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Esther (Mone) and Charles Ganley. Louise is survived by her devoted husband of over 50 years Richard Czwartacki, loving mother to Patrick, Tracie (Dan), and Stephen (Brooke), Nana to Jackson, Ainsley, Kelsey, and Andrew. She was the sister of the late Michael Ganley, and is survived by Mary Walter, and Charley Ganley. She retired in 2011 as the Chief Operating Officer of Maryland Bank & Trust Co. where she served on numerous professional boards and committees and, having shattered glass ceilings herself, she supported women in...

George Oliver Gray, Sr., 95, of Marbury, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2022, at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, surrounded by his loving family. Oliver was born on September 19, 1926 to James R. Gray, Sr. and MaryBelle Gray, the second oldest of eleven children. He is now reunited with his parents, siblings?James, Faye, Mary V., Paul, Harryette, Kathryn Ann, Samuel, and his children Darrick and Wanda. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Ellen Gray, his children?Oliver Jr., Tara, Schirra Sr. (Dorothy), and Aimee (Jimmy); six grandchildren (George III (Bridget), Anjela, Schirra Jr. (Amy), Miki (Joe), Robert, and Justin; ten great-grandchildren...

Lisa Jo Barrett, 69, of Waldorf, MD died on August 4, 2022 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Lisa was born on February 6, 1953 in Bethesda, MD to the late Mildred J. (Richards) and Angelo Saverino. Lisa was a secretary for the United States Census Bureau. She loved her family unconditionally, and was affectionally known as "mom" by her kid's friends. She will be remembered as the most loving, kind, and caring person you will ever meet. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth J. Barrett, Sr., sons; Donald A. Barrett and his wife Carisa, William T. Barrett, and Kenneth J. Barrett, Jr. and his significant other Amy Sotelo, daughter,...

Transitioned peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The viewing will occur 11am August 16, 2022 at Thornton Funeral Home 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. The service will take place at 12pm, with Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

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...

Alfred "Ike" N. Eichelberger October 23, 1929 - July 31, 2022 Alfred "Ike" Eichelberger, 92, of Dunkirk, MD passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022 with family by his side. Ike was born October 23, 1929 at home in Washington, DC to Agnes and Linwood Eichelberger. He married his beloved wife Anita in 1958 raising their three children in Camp Springs, MD. Ike and his family attended St. Phillip's the Apostle Church. Through St. Phillip's they made many lifelong friends and remained active in the community until moving to Dunkirk in 1993. Ike retired from the Washington, D.C. Fire Department, Engine Company 3, in 1970. After several years, Ike began a second career working for the...

LAWSON EVERETTE "TEE" MAKLE age 94 departed this life on July 30, 2022. TEE is survived by his loving family and many friends. Viewing, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 , 10:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM at NEW LIFE CHURCH, 9690 Shepherds Creek Place, La Plata, Maryland. Arrangements Entrusted to Terrence L. Johnson Funeral Service, PA, White Plains.

Tonya Washington transitioned July 30, 2022. Friends may visit with the family Saturday, August 13, from 10am until time of service 11am at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640.

Patricia Jean "Patty" Hinkle Mehosky, 68 of Lusby, MD, left us to be with the angels on July 29, 2022. She was born June 14, 1954, in Montevideo, Uruguay where her father was stationed with the foreign service. In the following years she moved with her family to New York, Washington D.C., Paris, France, Stuttgart, Germany and San Diego, California. She went on to live in San Jose, California and worked as an accountant at San Jose Construction. She loved California. In 1993 Patty moved to Maryland to marry her wonderful loving husband, Edward Mehosky. They had an amazing life together in Maryland. They worked together as real estate agents at O'Brien Realty; they managed commercial...

Laura Lynn (Olesch) Meffley, November 6, 1960 - July 29, 2022 Laura Meffley was welcomed into the Lord's house on Friday July 29, passing peacefully at home at the age of 61 after battling AML Leukemia the past 18 months. Laura is remembered for her smile, caring nature, her grace, and the way she made everything just a little bit better. She was a private person that cherished spending time with her sons, grandchildren, sisters and friends. As a military spouse, she relied on her...

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, August 11 from 10am until time of service 11am at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery Glymont, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Pomonkey High School Alumni Assoc., Inc., P.O. Box 192, Bryans Road, MD 20616 or Charles County Hospice House, Waldorf, MD.

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...

Christine Lee Thir, 74, of Waldorf MD peacefully passed away on July 27, 2022 at 2:04 a.m. at home with her son and daughter at her side. Christine was born on May 14, 1948 to Joseph and Georgetta Thir. She was passionate about The Pink Ladies Group who give support to each other with Breast Cancer. Christine was diagnosed in 2005 with Breast Cancer. She was in remission for 7 years, unfortunately the Cancer came back in her bones and brain which ultimately ended her life. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Georgetta Thir and brother Joseph Jr. Christine is survived by her children Ronald Wilkinson Jr and Kristin Wilkinson, daughter-n-law Bonnie Wilkinson, grandchildren...

Transitioned, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Viewing, 9:00 a.m., Service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery.

John "Jay" W. Johnson, Jr., 69, passed away on July 25, 2022. Condolences for family and friends may be left at williamsfuneralhomepa.com.

On July 23, 2022 at the age of 91, Betty went to heaven to be with her late husband Joseph Leo Scott, Jr "Buddy" and other loved ones. With her granddaughter Tiffany beside her as, she has been throughout the last 5 years. Betty was born on September 27, 1930 to Lawrence Jenifer Langley and Irma Lucille (Sanders) Langley in Ripley, Maryland. She was the oldest of 5 children. Betty graduated in 1949 from Sacred Heart School in LaPlata, MD. She married her love of her life, Buddy shortly after graduation, on October 8, 1949, at St. Joseph's Church in Pomfret, where she had been a member since 1946 when her family moved to the family farm in Pomfret. Betty was a homemaker, an Avon lady and a...

Harry "Buddy" Gordon Groenwoldt, 82, of LaPlata, MD, died on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Condolences for family and friends may be left at williamsfuneralhomepa.com.

Michael Sheridan "Mike" Gartland, 71, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on July 22, 2022 at Inova Fairfax Hospital following a brief illness. Mike was born to the late Florence Blake Gartland and the late James Francis Gartland I. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Lou Gartland Parsons, brother-in-law Roger (Butch) Parsons, and sister-in-law Donna Gartland. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Mike moved to Maryland with his family in 1959. He started his career in public service in 1980 with the Charles County Sheriff's Office as a patrol officer, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He joined the Maryland State Police as a medevac pilot where he was to combine...

On Friday July 22, 2022, beloved mother, Shirley Hawkins, peacefully transitioned to eternal life. Viewing, 10:00am, Service, 11:00am, Saturday, July 30, 2022 Zion Baptist Church, 8105 Annapolis Woods Road, Welcome, Maryland 20693. Interment, Church Cemetery. www.thorntonfuneralhomepa.com.