Glynnis Erin Schmidt, 37

Memorial Service
Life Celebration

Kathleen Wade Maguire, 71

Memorial Service

Kathleen Wade (Murphy) Maguire, 71 of Hollywood, MD peacefully passed on May 14, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 26, 1940 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Frances (Logan) Morgan and the late Otis Darrel Murphy.

Growing up in Washington, DC, she graduated from Anacostia High School where she met her late husband, James Nolan Maguire. During her working years, she was a personnel assistant at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. She worked for Raytheon in Landover, MD in the personnel office conducting seminars for new employees and did some traveling. She worked part-time driving a school bus for the King George County School System and worked for Wegam's Grocery Store in Fredericksburg, VA. The Maguires were antique car enthusiasts while raising their loving children. In addition to attending car shows and being active in the local car clubs, Kathy was an active church-goer. She enjoyed shopping for the best bargains, yard saleing, gardening, spending time with her family and friends and traveling. She was a very compassionate and loving person who was always thinking of others, even during her bad days. Kathy was a beloved mother to and is survived by James Nolan Maguire, Jr. of Waldorf, MD, Mark Daryl Maguire of Parksley, VA, Suzanne Marie Maguire of Hollywood, MD, and Sean Matthew Maguire of Owings, MD, and her fabulous grandchildren, Barbara Jean, Stephen Wade, Jordin Mallory, Hollin Brooke, A. Nolan, Katherine Elizabeth, and Madeline Morgan. She is also survived by her siblings, David Murphy, David Morgan, Thomas Morgan, Craig Phillip Morgan, Laura Miller, and Jean Fitzgerald.

Family and friends will be received for a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, MD. A lunch reception will follow in the multipurpose room. Interment will immediately follow lunch at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomfret, MD.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Deborah Jeanne LaQuay, 51

Private

Emanuel Greenwell "Sugar" Guy, 83

Lucille Reynolds, 90

Lucille Reynolds, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, died May 14, 2012, peacefully at her residence. Born August 4, 1921 in Culpepper, VA she was the daughter of Bessie and John Thomas Frazier.

She loved attending church at Real Life Wesleyan Church in Mechanicsville and she loved to go shopping and spending time with her family.

Lucille is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert William Reynolds; her sisters Anna Hahn, Ellis Iacone, Hazel Kerby, Ruby Iacono, Loretta Newcomb, Inez Tettsloff, Margie Arnold; and her brother Marshall Frazier.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Hill and her husband Ralph Hill of Mechanicsville, MD; a sister in law, Betty Joseph of Yucaipa, CA; her grandchildren, Teresa Guy & her husband Steve Guy, Kevin Waldow & his wife Anita Waldow, Steve Wood and his fiancé Tracy Sidney; her 10 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

All arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Services will be conducted by Pastor Todd Crofford.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Waldow, Steve Wood, Kevin Waldow, Jr., Matthew Waldow, Steve Guy, and Nick Guy.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. BOX 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Winifred Mae Gateau, 89

Mass of Christian Burial
Mrs. Gateau's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m.
Winifred Mae "Wink" Gateau, 89 of Hollywood, Maryland died peacefully, May 12, 2012, surrounded by her family.

Born August 1, 1922, in Altoona, PA; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bertie V. Hill. Wink married the love of her life, the late John A. Gateau, Sr. on September 14, 1938. John and Wink would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in 2011. John passed away two days prior to that date. They lived in Washington, DC during their earlier life together, then moved to Clinton, MD and finally retired to their home in Hollywood, MD where they resided for over 48 years. Wink was a homemaker and devoted most of her life to her husband and family. In her earlier years, she assisted her husband John with their home-based furniture business. It was evident that she was an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind person as she was loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. Her endless love and devotion to her husband, family, friends and faith was obvious and created a profound family bond and a lifetime filled with family traditions. She was an inspiration to those she touched and there will always be a special place in her family's hearts for the goodness and kindness that she brought to others; to be forever treasured. She was a long time dedicated member of St. John's Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD, where she practiced her strong faith. In addition to the love she had for her family, she also loved her pet poodle, Tammy.

Wink is survived by her six loving children, John Jr. (Linda) of Ocean Pines, MD, George Gateau (Laura Lake) of Edgewater, MD, Angel Judd (Craig) of Hollywood, MD, Robert Gateau (Beth) of Hughesville, MD; Patricia Muchow (Dan) of Leonardtown, MD, and Sandra Wathen (Robert Reece) of Mechanicsville, MD; her sister, Evelyn Hayes of Leonardtown, MD; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, and 7 step grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Claude Hill, Vernon Hill and Robert Hill; one sister, Lorraine Robertson; and two grandsons, John A. Gateau and Frederick Simeon III.

Family will receive friends for Wink's life celebration on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22945 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Dignan and Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD at 10:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at St. John's Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Robert Gateau, George Gateau Sr., George Gateau Jr., George Gateau, III, John Wathen Jr., and Joel Wathen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Winifred (Angel) Judd, Patricia Muchow, Sandra Wathen, and Beth Gateau.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20635; or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad 23469 Rescue Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Arrangements made by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Douglas Cooper

Born: 8/4/1937, Died: 5/11/2012

Mildred Louise Linster, 88

Mildred Louise Linster, 88, of Waldorf, MD, passed away at her home, with her loving family by her side, on May 10, 2012. Born March 27, 1924 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Catherine L. (Fisher) Hill and the late Wilber L. Hill.

Milred was employed with USF&G insurance for forty plus years. She resided in Parkville with her late husband Tom. Then came to live in Waldorf to be with her niece Sue Winter and family. She volunteered for American Red Cross blood drives and with UnitedWay and belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary in Parkville, MD.

Aside from her parents, Mildred is predeceased by her beloved husband, John T. Linster, Jr.; her brother, Harry Kinder; her sisters, Edna Shroy, Virginia Roxby, and Annie Dolan.

Mildred is survived by her sisters, Mary Baldwin, Betty Gentile, Joyce Bowen, and Doris Kohl.; and many nieces and nephews.

All arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD, www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com. There will be a Committal Service/Inurnment on Friday, May 18, 2012, 11:30AM at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland 21117.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Charles County, P.O. BOX 1703, La Plata, Maryland 20646.

Joseph Melvin "Mully" Graves, 85

Joseph Melvin “Mully” Graves, 85, of Avenue, MD.,passed away on May 10, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD.  Born on January 27, 1927 in Bushwood, MD., he was the son of the late Robert Parran and Agnes Gertrude Arnold Graves.  Joseph is survived by his loving wife Eleanor Marie Cheseldine Graves whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD.  Joseph is survived by his sons; Danny Graves (Faye) of Leonardtown, MD., Wayne Graves (Pat) of Hollywood, MD., Glenn Graves (Tina) of Bushwood, MD., 6 grand children and 6 great grandchildren.  Mr. Graves is also survived by his siblings; Virginia Faunce (Bobby) of Avenue, MD., Margaret Greenway (Gene) of Waldorf, MD., and William Graves (Lois) of Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his sister Gloria White.   Mr. Graves served in the United States Army as a Staff Sgt.; his duty stations included Belgium, and Germany, from 1945 to 1947.  While serving in the United States Army, he received the Good conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.   Joseph worked as a Shipwright in The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for 30 years retiring in 1998.  Mully was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County.  He enjoyed music, gardening, fishing, crabbing, oystering, clamming, spending time with family and friends.  The family will receive friends on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 Am in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD., with Fr. Michael Tietjen officiating.  Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, MD.  Pallbearers will be:  Michael Graves, Jason Graves, Roger White, Christopher Graves, Tracy Graves and Michael Lacey.  Contributions may

Joseph Melvin Graves , 85

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM  in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Fr. Michael Tiejen officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD   

Joseph Melvin Graves , 85

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM  in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Fr. Michael Tiejen officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD   

David Nelson Hayes, 60

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David Nelson Hayes, 60, of Waldorf, MD, died May 10, 2012 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. Born October 5, 1951 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of James Garland Hayes, Sr. and Gladys Mae Harris Hayes Edwards. David was a retired member of the Metropolitan Police Department where he worked as a Narcotics Detective. A member of the Fraternal Order of Police lodge #1, he was also a Model A Club member and belonged to the PADI Diving Society and loved to scuba dive with his daughter Marlea. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, spelunking and cruising the Caribbean with his wife and daughter which, were the most relaxing. He took great pleasure in helping others and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

David worked on the Metropolitan Police Department for 27 years as a narcotics detective, for twelve years he was detailed to the Drug Enforcement Administration. After retiring in 1999, he served in the United International Police, missioned in Kosovo. He supervised a multi-international investigations unit investigating war crimes. For this service he was awarded the United Nations Medal for service by the United Nations Security Council. In 2003, David was employed by Halliburton Corporation as a Security Coordinator in Kurkuk, Iraq. There he provided security for members of the DOD, U.S. Army corps of Engineers, Halliburton employees and members of the Northern Oil Company.

David was then employed by Fine Productions as security and risk management in northern Uganda during the production of the film "War Dance". In addition, he traveled to Juarez, Mexico to provide security during filming. Recently he traveled to Lilongwe, Malawi to provide security for filming for the Save the Children Organization.

Predeceased by his parents, David is survived by his wife, Debra Jane Hayes; children, David Nelson Hayes, Jr., Sandra Outt and Marlea Hayes; brother, Garland Hayes and sister, Linda Ferguson; his in-laws, John and Etta Kershaw and grandchildren, Jessica Cockrell, Scot Lucas, Jr., Cameron Outt, Kelsee Hayes and Makinah Hayes.

The family will receive friends for David's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:00 - 8:00p.m. at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:00a.m. at the Upper Room Fellowship, 9701 Dangerfield Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. (near Southern Maryland Hospital) Pastor Philip Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.

Pallbearers will be Lee Holdsworth, Bill Goodwin, David Hayes, Jr., Raymond Outt, Scot Lucas, Jr. and Sean Fine.

Jerald "Jerry" James Humenik, 56

Elizabeth Catherine Murphy, 80

Elizabeth Catherine Murphy, 80, of Faulkner, MD passed away on May 8, 2012 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. Born on November 20, 1921 in St. Mary's County. She is preceded in death by her parents; George E. Burch and Catherine C. Burch. Husband; Dolor E. Murphy, and Brother; John E. Burch. She is survived by her daughters; Catherine M. Grigsby (Orban Ralph, Jr.), and Patricia Sullivan (Russell A., Sr.). She is also survived by her Brother; Phillip I. Burch. Sisters; Margaret C. Huntt, and Mary L. Pennifill. Grandchildren; Russell A. Sullivan, Jr., John M. Sullivan, and Orban R. Grigsby, III and great grandson John R. Sullivan. Elizabeth enjoyed sewing, playing cards, Bingo, Flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. In her earlier years she worked at Metro Drug as a pharmacist associate, and then P.S. Bowling as an associate. Later on in life she worked at Judy's Hallmark. A Life Celebration will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm with prayers at 6:30 pm at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., La Plata, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, La Plata, MD. The Rev. Fr. Robert P. Buchmeier will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Russell A. Sullivan, Jr., John M. Sullivan, Orban R. Grigsby, III, Joseph Murphy, Courtney Hayes, and Irving Burch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Charles County P.O. Box 1703 La Plata, MD 20646

Lynn Janine Keates, 69

Mass of Christian Burial

Lynn Janine Keates of Hollywood, MD died on May 8, 2012 at the age of 69 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown.

Lynn was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on May 2, 1943 to the late Merle Reed and Dorothy (Rowe) Reed.

She met, fell in love with, and married Jeff 47 years ago. In 1970, they moved from Illinois to Southern Maryland. For most of her life, she worked in the library at Hollywood Elementary School. Over the course of her life, she taught many children to read both at school and in her free time. For more than 10 years, she faithfully served on the board of directors for the COSMIC Symphony, the community orchestra in Southern Maryland.

She is survived by her devoted husband Jeff, her children Scott Keates (fiancé Katie Tippett) of California and Laura (Chris) Theofilis of Callaway, and her grandchildren, Julia and Matt Keates of Callaway and Abby and Izzy Theofilis of Leonardtown. She is also survived by her brothers, John Reed (Dee) of Cahokia, Illinois and Bill Reed (Nancy) of St. Louis, Missouri; and sister, Mary Reed of Port Orange, Florida.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend David Wells at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to COSMIC Symphony, P.O. Box 1323, California, MD 20619.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Deborah Ann Crossley

Born: 5/28/1957, Died: 5/7/2012

Frances Edna Braden, 65

Memorial Service
Life Celebration
Frances Edna Braden, 65 of Lexington Park, MD, died Monday, May 7, 2012 in her home, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born on April 16, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Hartzell Jones, Sr. and Violet "Vi" (Bonk) Jones.

Frances married her beloved husband, Howard E. Braden Jr. on July 1, 1988. She retired from Eagle Systems as a technical publications librarian supervisor. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve #93. Frances enjoyed gardening, antiquing, decorating, travelling and spending time with her family. She was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She lives on in the hearts of her many loved ones. In addition to her husband, Frances is also survived by her daughters, Niki Lewis (Sonny) of Lexington Park, MD and Tiffany Trujillo (Devin) of St. Johns, Virgin Islands; her step-son, Daniel Braden of Oklahoma City, OK; and her grandsons, Steele and Dominic Lewis of Lexington Park, MD, and Aden Trujillo of St. Johns, Virgin Islands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Spike Jones.

Family will receive friends for Frances' Life Celebration on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Deacon Lloyd officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Post Office Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

William Robert Wood, 66

Life Celebration
William Robert Wood, Jr., 66, of Mechanicsville, MD died May 7, 2012 at his residence.

Born July 12, 1945 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of William Robert Wood and Katherine Louise Anderson Wood. He is predeceased in death by his sister, Brenda Thomas; brother, Chuck Wood, and niece Lisa Daugherty.

He is survived by his lovely wife, Carol Wood, and his son, Denis Hall.

By trade he was a Farm Foreman. He enjoyed building and showing Street Rods. He worked at T.E. Wood Farms in Clinton, MD for 32 years and retired as Foreman. He was a member of The Elks.

Family will receive friends to Celebrate William's Life on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5-7 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. A Service will follow at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Interment will be Private.

Please visit www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com to make condolences.

Joseph "Joe" Kendall Fryer, 49

Joseph "Joe" K. Fryer, III, 49, of Newburg, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2012. Born in Washington D.C. on September 27, 1962. He is preceded in death by his Stepfather; Denny Sapp. His father; Joseph K. Fryer, Jr. and Mother Karen L. Mellberg-Sapp survive him. He is also survived by his Stepmother; Suzanne Fryer. Life long companion Debbie Allen. Son; Joseph "Kenny" K. Fryer, IV and his wife Maria Fryer and Daughter; Kelly Fryer. Grandchildren; Camryn Fryer, Sean Fryer, and Brooklyn. Hall also survives him. As well as many other relatives. Joe was the owner of Potomac Welding, Inc. He loved to go fishing, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He could make people laugh, and was like a Father to many. A life celebration will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in La Plata. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jude House, Inc. P.O. Box 1057 La Plata, MD 20646

Katherine Sarah "Kat" Morris

Born: 3/11/1990, Died: 5/6/2012