Louis "Lou" Arthur Moyer, 69

Passed On: 06/19/2013

PENDING

David A Smyth, 64

Passed On: 06/19/2013

Pending Services at a later date.

Beverly Sue Parlett, 70

Passed On: 06/19/2013

Prayer Service

Vickie Lynn Crews Anderson, 43, Prince Frederick, Maryland

43, Prince Frederick, Maryland

Born: 01/30/1970, Passed On: 06/17/2013

Vickie Lynn Crews-Anderson, 43, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on June 17, 2013 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on January 30, 1970 in Takoma Park, Maryland to the late Robert H. Crews, Jr. and Sandra E. Crews. She is also predeceased by her two grandmothers, Grace Ketner and Christine Creech.
Vickie graduated from Laurel High School in 1988. She had a special talent with photography and enjoyed taking pictures. Vickie's greatest love however was her two girls. She lived everyday for them, and was the most devoted "softball" Mom. She made every game and practice cheering them both on.
Vickie is survived by her husband, David E. Anderson, Lt. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, of Prince Frederick, MD. and mother of Ashley G. and Amanda M. Anderson, both of Prince Frederick, MD. Daughter of Sandra E. Crews-Davis of Laurel, MD, sister of Robert S. Crews of Laurel, MD., Granddaughter of, Robert T. Ketner of Lusby, MD. She is also survived by numerous other relatives.
The family will receive friends on Friday June 21, 2013 from 9:30-11 AM at the First Baptist Church of Calvert County, German Chapel Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland where services will follow at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Maryland.
Vickie's bout with cancer began 7 years ago and during the last 7 years she has been an advocate for "Relay for Life" so in her honor her family has requested memorial contributions should be made to Relay for Life.

Henry Anthony "Harry" Shorter, 83

Passed On: 06/16/2013

Mass of Christian BurialLife Celebration with Prayers Recited at 7:00 PMHenry "Harry" Anthony Shorter, Jr., 83, of Benedict, MD passed peacefully June 16, 2013 at his son and daughter in law's home in Annapolis, MD. Born June 14, 1930 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Henry A. Shorter and Pearl Hitch Shorter. Harry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in the early 1950's. He later took over as the owner and operator of Shorter's Restaurant in Benedict, MD which was started by his grandfather "Captain Tobe" Shorter in the early 1900's. Harry served on the Board of Directors of Community Bank of Tri-County in Waldorf, MD for nearly 30 years and was also a member of the Board of Directors for Civista Hospital (formerly Physicians Memorial Hospital). Harry was known for his generosity to community organizations, including the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department.
Harry enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends, travelling and dining in fine restaurants, but his true passion was the life of a waterman. He loved tonging oysters, crabbing, fishing and everything related to boats and the Patuxent River. He enjoyed life to the fullest.

Predeceased by his wife, Mary Anna Shorter, Harry is survived by his children Roy A. Shorter (Pamela) of Annapolis, MD, Melissa A. Tyner of Mechanicsville, MD, Stevie P. Shorter (Diana) of Mechanicsville, MD and Linda M. Keyton (Greg) of Dentsville, MD; also survived by one sister, Patricia Ann Graves, and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends for Harry's Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00p.m. and 6:00- 8:00p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10:00a.m. at St. Francis DeSales Church, 7185 Benedict Ave., Benedict, MD 20612. Rev. Kevin Cusick will officiate. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3231 Mattawoman-Beantown Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601.

Pallbearers will be Steven A. Shorter, Larry Graves, Kenny Graves, Josh Graves, Irving Chappelear, and Nick Genevie

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 N, Gambrills, MD 21054 or the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 303 Benedict, MD 20612.

William Henry Dale, 63

Passed On: 06/16/2013

Darrell Dee Stubbs, 55, Lexington Park, MD

55, Lexington Park, MD

Born: 04/05/1958, Passed On: 06/15/2013

Darrell Dee Stubbs, 55 of Lexington Park, MD, was greeted at the Gates of Heaven on June 15, 2013. He was the son of the late John and Irene Stubbs, born on April 5, 1958 in Fairmont, West Virginia.
At nineteen years old, Darrell joined the U.S. Navy where he served his country for twenty years and at retirement was ranked a 1st Class Aviation Store Keeper. During his Naval career, he was awarded the following medals: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement, Good Conduct, National Defense, Southwest Asia and two Expeditionary.
While stationed in Lexington Park, MD, Darrell met the love of his life, Cecelia (Darlene) Woodland and the two married on Christmas Eve in 1986.
In his spare time, Darrell enjoyed playing bid whist and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved listening to the oldies but goodies and sharing his favorite meal of spaghetti with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a long-time friend, Vernon Coates.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Cecelia; his daughter, Tesha Stubbs; two sons, Darrell Stubbs II and Dominic Pendleton, seven grandchildren, three sisters, Margaret Holman, Genevieve (Gary) Freed and Carolyn Stubbs; four brothers, John (Martha) Stubbs, Robert (Beverly) Stubbs, Videll (Sandra) Stubbs and Julian (Mildred) Stubbs; in laws, Joseph and Thelma Woodland; brothers-in-law, Joseph "Al" Woodland and David Woodland; one sister-in-law, Ellen (Daryl Bogier; a special friend, Jackie Butler and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family will unite with friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 for visitation from 3:30 p.m. until time of service at 5:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will be private.

The Honorable Thomas Penfield Jackson, 76

Passed On: 06/15/2013

Pending

Joan Patricia Wise, 82

Passed On: 06/14/2013

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 12:00 Noon in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.Joan Patricia "Patsy' Russell Wise, 82 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 14, 2013 at her residence. Born March 1, 1931 in Clare, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Robert and Marie Rebecca Heller Russell. Pat was the loving wife of Walter Wise, whom she married on May 1, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD.Pat is survived by her children; Joan M. Wise of Leonardtown, MD, Jeannette E. (John) Loving of Mechanicsville, MD, Kathi Russell (Randy Hoffman) Wise of Leonardtown, MD, Judith A. Wise of Easton, MD, Walter "Bobby" R. (Cynthia) Wise of Chaptico, MD, Beverly Jean Wise of Fairfax, VA, and special niece Judy Sanger Balta, siblings; Mary Lou Mickelson of Duncombe, IA, Jerome T. Russell of Kerrville, TX, Johanna Fawcett of Fort Dodge, IA, Judith Combs of Leonardtown, MD, and Daniel Russell of Fort Dodge, IA., also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents Pat was preceded in death by a grandson; Tyler S. Collins, and siblings; Robert Russell, Elaine Sanger, Barbara Maier, Kathleen Hanson, twin brother James Russell, William Russell, and John Russell.Pat graduated from Barnum High School, she then went on to graduate from St. Joseph's School of Nursing earning her RN degree. She moved to St. Mary's County in 1954 from Clare, IA. During most of her career Pat worked at St. Mary's Nursing Center, where she was the Director of Nursing, she also worked at the Jude House in Bel Alton, MD , and was a transport Nurse for the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad. Pat enjoyed shopping, enjoying good food, socializing with friends, family, gardening, watching the stock market, dancing, gambling, playing cards, and watching the Redskins, Nationals, and the Orioles.The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 12:00PM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Mike Klear, David James Downs, Francis Balta, Matthew Loving, Tem Weiland, and Cole Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be; Bernie Beavans, and Robert Combs. Friends may gather at Olde Breton Inn following interment.Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Mildred Anita Keese, 84

Passed On: 06/14/2013

Life CelebrationMildred Anita (Turner) Keese, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD died June 14, 2013 at home in Mechanicsville, MD with Hospice.

She was born on December 4, 1928 in Mechanicsville (Ryceville), MD, daughter of the late George Dudley Turner and the late Sarah Ann Swann Turner.

Mrs. Keese was a farmer on the Turner farm and a housewife. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Newport and also a member of the Ladies Guild. She also volunteered for church events. Mrs. Keese enjoyed going to dances with her husband and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William E. Keese, Jr., and her sisters, Catherine Turner and Irma Virginia Turner.

Mrs. Keese is survived by her son, William Earl Keese, III. And his wife, Pamela Ann; grandson, Joseph William Keese; godchild, Cindy Apperson; nieces, Barbara Essig and Nancy Burton; caregivers, Sharon Humphrey, Karen Lyons, and Antoinette Lyons; and many other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will be received for Mrs. Keese's Life Celebration on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church of Newport, 9560 Trinity Church Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will follow to the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Donnie Apperson, Pat Turner, Calvin Bowling, Sammy Swann, Samuel Graves, and Tommy Swann.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 (or) Trinity Episcopal Church of Newport, P.O. BOX 178, Hughesville, MD 20637, ATTN: Liz Swann.

Dr. William James Marek, M.D., M.P.H., 76

Passed On: 06/14/2013

Life Celebration Service at 7 p.m.Dr. William (Bill) James Marek, M.D., M.P.H., 76 of California, MD passed away peacefully on June 13, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD.

He was born on May 27, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late William Paul and Christine Elizabeth Marek. He is also predeceased by his daughter Katherine (Katie) Lynn Marek.

He is survived by his wife JoEllen Ann Marek, whom he was married to for more than 47 years, his son David Michael Marek and his wife Rebecca (Becky) L. Marek, grandchildren Autumn L. Marek, Colton T. Marek, Logan M. Marek, Megan A. Williams and her husband Carl E. Williams III, and Charles (Chas) J. Haynes, III.

After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1960 with a B.S. in Microbiology, Bill worked as a Federal Agent for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for two years. In 1966, he graduated from the University Of Maryland - School of Medicine. After a medical residency at South Baltimore General Hospital he then became Director of the Nursing Home Administration Medicaid Program for the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 1968-1972. After graduating in 1972, from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters in Public Health, Dr. Marek then served as Health Officer for St. Mary's County, Maryland, a position he held for 24 years until his retirement in 1996.

Throughout his career, Bill found time to serve on numerous Boards and Commissions, including the Med Chi Public Health Committee and the Nursing Home Physician Training Committee. He was also a founding member of the Walden Sierra Board as well as the Three Oaks Homeless Shelter Board and a founding member and the first president of the Wildwood Village Condo Association.

He was a passionate Civil War buff and enjoyed researching Civil War Medical history and Family Genealogy.

The family will receive friends for Dr. Marek's Life Celebration on Monday, June 17, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Mass will be said on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady's Church, 41348 Medley's Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD with interment to follow on Wednesday, June 19, 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Baltimore, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make memorial contributions to any of the following: Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, 426 "C" Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Health Share of St. Mary's, Box 1208, Leonardtown, MD 20650; and Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

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

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

Grace Fox Stauffer, 74

Passed On: 06/14/2013

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:00AM in the Loveville Mennonite Church.The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the family home located at 25725 Loveville Road, Mechanicsville, MD.Grace Fox Stauffer, 74 of Mechanicsville, MD died June 14, 2013 at her residence. Born February 21, 1939 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Heckendorn and Catherine Fox Brubaker.Mrs. Stauffer was preceded in death by her husband, David Z. Stauffer on April 5, 2013.She is survived by her children; Edwin L. (Dora) Stauffer, Steven W. (Pauline) Stauffer, Bryan S. (Gladys) Stauffer, Tony W. (Elaine) Stauffer, Connie L. (Michael) Stauffer, Joel D. (Anna Mary) Stauffer, Melinda F. (Lester) Martin, Glenn A. (Karen) Stauffer all of Mechanicsville, MD, Richard E. (Emily) Stauffer, Brenda E. (Wayne) Martin of Leonardtown, MD, Lori A. (Weaver) Martin of Selinsgrove, PA, and Diane V. (Clifford) Martin of Port Trevorton, PA, siblings; Paul F. Brubaker of Scottsville, KY, Arlene Stauffer of Port Trevorton, PA, Anna Mae Aucker of Elk Horn, KY, Elsie F. Stauffer of Port Trevorton, PA, Irma F. Zimmerman of Bainbridge, OH, Marvin F. Brubaker of Commodore, PA, Nancy F. Zimmerman of Mechanicsville, MD, Eleanore F. Brubaker of Atlas, PA, and Alvin Lee F. Brubaker of MO, also survived by 74 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Stauffer was preceded in death by her grandson, Kevin Stauffer, and siblings; John F. Brubaker, and Irvin F. Brubaker. Mrs. Stauffer was a homemaker. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the family home located at 25725 Loveville Rd., Mechanicsville, MD.A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:00AM in the Loveville Mennonite Church.Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Steven B. Wyant, 49

Passed On: 06/14/2013

Steven B. Wyant 49 of LaPlata, MD died on June 14, 2013 at the Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.

He was born on August 7, 1963 in Camp Springs, MD to Fred and Patricia Wyant.

He is also survived by his daughters Britany Wood, Lindsey Wyant, and Stephanie Wyant, brothers Michael Wyant (Debbie), Kirk Wyant (Chelley), sisters Patti D'Ambrosio (John), and Lisa Valley, grandchildren Allston Wood, Jaylynn Copsey, and Camden Wood.

Steve loved the water, golfing, playing baseball, hunting, dancing and just having a good time. He was also a huge Redskins fan.

Family and friends will be celebrating Steve's life on Thursday June 20, 2013 from 5 to 7 PM with a service at 7 PM at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home LaPlata, MD. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Civista Health Foundation P.O. Box 1701 LaPlata, MD 20646.

Johnny James White , 59, Mechanicsville, MD

59, Mechanicsville, MD

Born: 07/28/1953, Passed On: 06/13/2013

Johnny James White, 59, Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 13, 2013 at his residence , surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on July 28, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Arthur Jesse White and Bernadine Rose Thompson. Johnny was a member of the Blessed Redeemer Baptist Church, Charlotte Hall, MD. He was employed as an electrician and did security surveillance, as well. Johnny leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife, Joanne Green White; four children, Crystal Rose Warren, of Rutherfordton, NC, Jesse Albert Green, of Mechanicsville, MD, Dawn Loretta Cooper, of Mechanicsville, MD, and Patricia Sheleen Graham, of Prince Frederick, MD, two brothers, Arthur J. White, Jr., of Hartville, OH and Bobby J. White, of Canton, OH; two sisters, Lorain D. Cliffton, of Louisville, OH and Sandra D. Yomans, of Reva, VA and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service will be private. For more details, you may call 1-828-429-2850.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD

William James Marek, MD, MPh, 76

Passed On: 06/13/2013

Mass of Christian BurialDr. Marek's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m.

William James Marek, MD, MPh, 76

Passed On: 06/13/2013

Mass of Christian BurialDr. Marek's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m.

William James Marek, MD, MPh, 76

Passed On: 06/13/2013

Mass of Christian BurialDr. Marek's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m.

William James Marek MD MPh, 76

Passed On: 06/13/2013

Mass of Christian BurialDr Marek's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m.

Theodore "Teddy" Richard Wathen , 77

Passed On: 06/12/2013

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon George L'Heureux officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Theodore "Teddy" Richard Wathen, 77, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at his home on June 12, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Teddy was the son of the late John Richard and Mary Thelma Tippett Wathen. He is survived by his longtime companion Carlene Insley, siblings; Kenneth L. Wathen of Leonardtown, MD, Judith W. DiGiovanni of Port Tobacco, MD., and his devoted nieces and nephews. Teddy graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1953 and was a farmer, retiring in 1995. Teddy was a lifetime member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and a longtime Country and Bluegrass Musician. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon George L'Heureux officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Louis Edward Holley, 82

Passed On: 06/12/2013

Funeral ServiceLouis Edward Holley, 82 of Hollywood, MD died June 12, 2013 at his residence.

A native of Perquimans County, North Carolina, Louis was born on March 21, 1931. He was the son of the late George Holley and Mary (Sutton) Holley.

Louis married Mary H. (Curtis) Holley on March 15, 1953; there were no children from this union. Louis worked for many years as a driver for the Evening Star newspaper in Washington, DC. After many years working for several companies, Louis decided to be an independent dump truck driver. Later they moved to St. Mary's County. In 1975, he started a refuse business. Louis and Mary worked together for nineteen years until Louis became ill and they retired.

Louis enjoyed car racing, motorcycle races and gardening. Louis and Mary joined the Bethesda United Methodist Church in 1994 and were faithful members under the direction of Pastor Irvin Beverly.

Louis is survived by his wife and companion, Mary Holley as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie M. Holley Roundtree and Erma L. Holley.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, Valley Lee, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted by Pastor Irvin Beverly at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.

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

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