George Aloysius "Buck" Queen, 76

Mass of Christian Burial
Prayers Recited at 3:00 p.m.

James Lenderman Wilbar, 84

Funeral Service
Celebration of Life for Mr. Wilbar's with Masonic Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.

Shirley Estelle Lacey, 72

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

Shirley Estelle Lacey, 72, of Chaptico, MD died May 12, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born February 24, 1936 in Morganza, MD she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Anna Russell Morgan. She was the beloved wife of John Walter Lacey, Sr. whom she married on December 27, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Church, Morganza, MD. She is survived by her children: Bernadette Combs and her husband Bennie, Barbara Ann Mayor and her husband Bernie and Kenneth Lee Lacey all of Chaptico, MD and John Walter Lacey, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Mechanicsville, MD; 9 grandchildren and her sisters: Mary Ann Quade of Hughesville, MD and Irene Harrington of Long Beach, CA. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Anna Mae Isabell, Joseph Earl Morgan, William Leo Morgan, Anna Louise Hill, James Roy Morgan, Sr. and George Clayton Morgan. Mrs. Lacey was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD, where she enjoyed working the church dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. If you ever came over to her house you would enjoy a good home cooked meal and there was always candy in the candy dishes. She worked at Chopticon High School as a cafeteria worker for 28 years where she served and interacted with the children as if they were her very own. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May, 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jamie Lacey, Allan Mayor, Michael Mayor, Brad Combs, Todd Lacey and Jimmy Lacey. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Nettie Edith Murphy, 88

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Michael Catholic Church, Ridge, MD with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Michael Catholic Church, Ridge MD where church prayers will be said at 7:00 PM followed by prayers from the Ridge American Legion Auxilliary and the 8 et 40.
Nettie Edith Murphy of Ridge, MD died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at her home, surrounded by family members. Born January 6, 1920 in Ridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Raub and Rose Somers Drury. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1937. She retired in January 1980 with almost 30 years of Government service. She was the Head of the Accountant Branch of the NATC Comptrollers Office. She received the Meritorious Civil Service Award. She had been an active and a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255 for 45 years. She held all of the unit offices and chairmanships and served as the Departmental Chapeau 8 et 40 for the State of Maryland. Nettie served as the liaison for the Wednesday Senior Citizens luncheon held at the Ridge Post for 25 years. She is survived by her children Rose M. Carroll and her husband Donald of Dameron, MD, Warren G. Burke Jr. and his wife Helen of Ridge, MD and Nettie L. Hall and her husband Thomas of Bushwood, MD and her step-son Thomas M. Murphy and his wife Cathy of Glendale, MD; her grandchildren: Thomas Hall Jr., Tammy Hall, James Hall, Stacy Burke, Michael Burke and Morgan Murphy; her great-grandchildren: Megan Bowen, Brittany Bowen, Justin Bowen, Madisyn Burke, Isabella Thompson, J.T. Thompson, Crystal Hall, Lauren Hall and Paul Klear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Warren G. Burke Sr. and John J. Murphy, her grandson Warren "Burch" Burke, her step-son Jack Murphy and two siblings, James Raub Drury Jr. and Donald F. Drury Sr. She loved cooking for her family, especially holiday meals for her immediate family and many relatives. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to feed and watch the wild birds in her yard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM followed by Ridge American Legion Auxiliary prayers and 8 et 40 prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Fr. Maurice O'Connell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Hall Jr., James Hall, Michael Burke, Paul Klear, John Drury and Thomas Drury.

Ella Marie Raley, 43

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Floyd Shelton officiating.
The family will recieve friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel.

Ella Marie Raley, 43, of Dameron, MD died May 10, 2008 at her residence. Born March 29, 1965 she was the daughter of Sara Muffley of NC and the late Ronald O. Weeks. She was the loving wife of Leo S. Raley. She is survived by her children: Ashley Blankenship, Samantha Blankenship, Robbie Lawson and Kenny Lawson; step children: Kimberly Murray and Robert Raley; siblings: Margie Weeks and Bucky Weeks and 2 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Weeks. Marie graduated from Surratsville High School Class of 1983. She was not a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, however she was always in the area. She loved playing with her grandchildren, listening to Motown, reading and visiting the mountains. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM with Pastor Floyd Shelton officiating. Interment will be Private.

Samuel Joseph Summers, III, 22

Life Celebration
Visitation
Samuel Joseph Summers, III, 22 of Brandywine, MD passed away on May 12, 2008.

Born September 18, 1985 in Clinton, Maryland, he was the son of Samuel J., Jr. and Carol Summers.

Mr. Summers attended Gwynn Park High School. He was an equipment operator for Locust Lane Farms. He enjoyed farming, hunting, deer, turkey and squirrel, fresh water fishing and dirt bikes. He grew up on his family's farm which was established in the 1600's.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his Grandfather, Samuel J. Summers, Sr., brothers; Richard and Robert Summers, sisters; Misty Peed, Tara Martin and Melissa Martin.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Rose Summers.

The family will receive friends for a Life Celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10Am to 12Pm in the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, where a Service will be conducted at 12Pm, with Pastor Eric Darr officiating.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD

Clayton Lloyd Dunagan

Born: 10/27/1955, Died: 5/11/2008

Myron "Mac" Franklin McCartney, 70

Funeral Service
Visitation
Myron "Mac" Franklin McCartney, 70, of Leonardtown, MD died May 10, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born May 18, 1937 in Storden Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Delbert Eugene McCartney and Eleanor Emma (Quade) McCartney.

He graduated from Osakis High School in 1955, and two years later enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving until 1960. Following his years in the U.S. Army, Mac worked in various professions and spent the last 20 years working as a carpenter. He loved fishing and gardening, but most of all he loved his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Clara Jane (Washington) McCartney whom he married on June 27, 1960. He is also survived by his beloved children Sherry Lee Quade, Debra Ann Kalnasy, Robert Carl McCartney, and Joann McCartney Wood, all of St. Mary's County. Also survived by six grandchildren: Michael Andrew Kalnasy, Justin Tyler Kalnasy, Christopher Ryan Kalnasy, Katelyn Renee Kalnasy, Joshua David Wood, and Elizabeth Renee McCartney; Five brothers and sisters: Lois Schaefer, Norma Huwe, Rodney McCartney, Joan Merritt, and Larry McCartney, all residents of Minnesota.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Stephen D. Sigmon will officiate. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons: Michael Kalnasy, Justin Kalnasy, Christopher Kalnasy; and his close friends: Lawrence Pilkerton, Gary Callis and Lee Guy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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

Mildred Louise Norris, 83

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Church, Medley's Neck with Fr. LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens.

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.

Mildred Louise Guy Norris, 83, of Leonardtown, MD died May 8, 2008 at her residence. She was born  June 17, 1924 in Leonardtown, MD to the late George Franklin and Mary Ellen Turner Guy. She was the wife of the late Ernest Ignatius Norris, Sr., whom she married on April 19, 1944. She is survived by her children, Thomas Merle Norris, Sr. and his wife Eleanor, Francis Ellen Quade, Mildred Anne Norris, all of Leonardtown, MD and Ernest Ignatius Norris, Jr. and a daughter-in-law Dawn Marie Norris, of Lusby, MD. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Edward Guy of WV and sister, Grace Loretta Hebler of NC. Mildred has ten grandchildren: Eleanor Anne Mekus, Thomas Merle Norris Jr., Joseph Andrew Norris, James Michael Quade, Jacquelyn Michelle Greenwell, Jeanette  Marie Hammon, Jennifer Lynne Cocagne, Joshua Shane Norris, Rachel Marie Norris and Erin Rochelle Norris; nine great-grandchildren: Ashley Nicole Vaniglio, Matthew Thomas Norris, Heather Marie Norris, Kacie Lynn Quade, Ashton Michael Quade, Connor James Greenwell, Timothy Wayne Abell, Michael Thomas Hammon and Trinity Jade Norris; and one great-great-grandchild, Jaylah Coryn Stephenson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Catherine Abell and Anna Mae Ruppel and brothers Joseph Franklin Guy, Raymond Aloysius Guy, Benedict Ishmael Guy and Holland Ignatius Guy. She was primarily a homemaker, but at times worked as a seamstress, childcare provider and a nurse's aide. She was an extremely talented woman who could make just about anything. She made many wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for people in the county, reupholstered furniture, made delicious stuffed hams and was an excellent cook. She crocheted beautiful afghans and special creations for family members and friends and made many bed dolls and crafts. She made beautiful and creative cakes and always made birthdays special for everyone. She was a devoted wife and mother, committed to loving and providing for her children, always putting their needs first. She was a warm and compassionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by everyone. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medley's Neck, MD with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Thomas Merle Norris, Jr., Joseph Andrew Norris, James Michael Quade, James Todd Greenwell, Steven C. Mekus and Thomas D. Cocagne. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Richard Lee Daye, 61

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Janet Mary officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. A note to attendants of the funeral: Please feel free to wear your casual clothes, as that is the way Richie would have wanted it. Also, the Patriot Guard will be participating, so you are welcome to follow on your bikes.

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

James Roscoe Curtis, 83

Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation
James Roscoe Curtis, 83, of Chaptico, MD died May 7, 2008 in the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD.

Born April 20, 1925 in Helen, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Norman and Emily Nelson Curtis of Bushwood, Maryland.

James served two years in the Navy and during that time he served in World War II. In his early years he became a farmer, then later worked as a construction worker and in maintenance from which he later retired form Park Forrest Apartments. James loved being with family and friends. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and watching television (especially channel 5). He was just a fun and loving person. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Odessa Bush whom he married on July 4, 1948, in Chaptico, Maryland; two daughters, Mary T. Canada of Oxon Hill, Sherry R. Miles (Mark) of Lexington Park, Maryland; Four sons, James R. Talbert and James R. Curtis Jr. both of Washington, D.C., Francis X. Curtis (Victoria) of Clements, Maryland and Joseph W. Curtis (Pamela) of Chaptico, Maryland. He also raised two grandsons, Kenneth and Anthony Curtis and a sister-in-law Mary Lorraine Gray. He's also survived by 28 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary M. Young; one brother, Joseph C. Curtis; two grandchildren, James Bush and James Curtis Jr. III and one great grandchild, Tavon Thompson.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Curtis's Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD. The Reverend Francis Early will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rico Nelson, Tony Bush, Wayne Bush, David Bush, Francis Baker and John Barnes.

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

Robert James Cooney, 69

Robert James Cooney, 69, of La Plata died May 7, 2008, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by Janet, wife of 46 years, sons William, Phillip, and John; family members Esther and Robert Glogowski, Elizabeth Pater, Charkes "Ike" and Veronica Cooney, much loved granddaughter Taylor, and many nieces, nephews and cousins he held to dear to his heart. Bob grew up in Troy, New York the youngest of six and moved to Washington D.C. after high school to work for the FBI. He later became an owner of Furniture Displays Inc., a leading commercial furniture supplier in the Washington D.C. area. Bob loved history and let the family on many trips to Civil War and historical sites. Bob's pursuit of knowledge led him to the College of Southern Maryland where he received a degree in Information Services Technology, one of his proudest moments. Bob was an avid runner, chess player, and sports fanatic. He had a competive spirit and continually challenged those around him. An artistic man, Bob pursued perfection in his many and varied projects from building furniture to making the perfect dumpling. Bob loved the summers in Vermot with family and friends. He loved watcing the sun rise, running up agony hill, clearing brush, hiking and forgetting the worries of the world. For all of us, these will be forever our fondest memories. We will miss you dearly. The family will receive frineds at AREHART-ECHOLS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. in La Plata, Maryland on Tuesday, May 13, from 6pm to 8pm. A service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 am at the St. Joseph's Church in Pomfret, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Charles County 105 La Grange Avenue P.O. Box 1703 La Plata, MD 20646 or St. Joseph's Church 4590 St. Joseph Way Pomfret, MD 20675

Edna Allen, 71

Edna N. Allen, 71 of Charlotte Hall, MD died on May 6, 2008 at her residence.

Born on February 22, 1937 in Clarendon, NC, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Lula Long Norris. Mrs. Allen was a Bank Teller. She has resided in this area for 14 years. She was a member of Hughesville Baptist Church, Women's Ministry and Bible Study. Her enjoyments were gardening, landscaping, sewing, and traveling. Her husband retired from the Airforce so they traveled and lived around the world.

Survived by husband, Raymond Burton Allen, Jr., sister, Levonia Starnes of Wilmington, NC, brother, James Norris of Clarendon, NC, and numerous friends and relatives in Maryland and throughout the United States.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 10-12Noon at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville, MD where Edna's Life Celebration will be held at Noon with Reverend Keith Corrick officiating. Interment Monday, May 12, 2008 at Noon at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hughesville Baptist Church at the above address.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.

Scott Douglas Phillippi, 53

Graveside Service

Scott Douglas Phillippi, 53, of Lexington Park, MD died May 6, 2008 at his residence.

Born March 22, 1955 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Doris Proffit Phillippi and the late John W. Phillippi, Sr.

In addition to his mother, Scott is survived by his sister, Susan Beverlein of Murfreesborough, TN, and his brothers, John Phillippi, Jr. of Greensborough, NC, and Robert Phillippi, Sr. of Lexington Park, MD.

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Reverend Mel Grover will conduct the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Janet Elaine Abell, 62

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

Janet E. (Arnold) Abell, 62 of St. Leonard and formerly of Hollywood, MD and Mt. Morris, MI a retired Systems Analyst with the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts Administration, Washington DC for 15 years, died Sunday, May 4 2008 of chronic lung disease at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC. Born October 4, 1945 in Flint, MI, Janet was the daughter of the late Vivian R. and Maxine M. Arnold of Mt. Morris, MI. She was a graduate of Mt. Morris High "Class of 1963" and moved to St. Mary's County in 1976 from Suitland, MD. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Stephen I. Abell of St. Leonard, MD, whom she married on September 2, 1967 in Mt. Morris, MI; two brothers, Jack A. Arnold and his wife Kate of Mt. Morris, MI and Rolland Arnold and his wife Jane of Jacksonville, FL, son Robert Wade Abell and grandson Robert Stephen Abell, both of St. Leonard, MD. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews in MI, FL and MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Mike Abell, Jimmy Abell, Larry Arnold, Don Arnold, Randy Abell and Rick Arnold.

Demetris Lamarr Hall, 26

Funeral Service
Visitation
Demetris Lamarr Hall "Fink", 26, of Lusby, Maryland died May 5, 2008 in Lusby, MD.

Born September 29, 1981 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of Stuart Tate and Martha E. (Hall) Tate. Fink loved life and enjoyed being around his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his mom watching movies and talking "old school" with her. His greatest pleasure was teasing, joking around and talking about cars with his dad. He was very playful and always kept a big smile on his face. Fink enjoyed fishing, crabbing and playing cards. He was a very loving and kind person and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School system. He was self employed and very skilled with his hands. He had many trades which included painting, flooring, brick laying and cooking. Fink held his aunts and uncles in high esteem. His aunt Jenny was like a second mom to him. His aunt Geraldine called him Fink when he was 6 months old. Fink enjoyed the holidays at his Aunt Becky's home where he loved her soul food cooking. He would often say, "Aunt Becky, your chicken is better than KFC".

In addition to his parents,Demetris is survived by his children, Kandace Russell of Myrtle Beach, SC, Samaria Reich and Jadon Reich of Leesburg, VA, sisters, Tavia Tate of Lexington Park, MD and Tamekia Tate of Oxon Hill, MD, nieces Shayla and Trinity and nephew, Jalil, a host of aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Oscar) Tyer, Valerie Tyer, Geraldine Hall-Miles, Jennifer Thomas (Tom), Wanda Woodland, Sonora and Tavia Tate, Charles (Linda) Hall Jr., Leroy (Margaret) Hall, Willie Hall, Robert Hall, Timothy (Crystal) Hall, and Stanley Tate, and a host of great uncles, great aunts, and cousins, close cousins Ryan Tyer and James Hall, Jr. (Munchie), special friends Megan Pitcher and George Young who was like a brother to him. He was preceded in death by grandparents Charles Henry Hall, Sr., Edna Hall Johnson and Aunt Jackie Tyer.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home P.A.,Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Thomas Hall of the Whole Heart Deliverance Church will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

James Douglas Butler, 70

Funeral Service
Prayers Recited at 7:00 p.m.
James Douglas Butler, 70, of Lexington Park, MD died May 4, 2008 at his residence.

Born February 3, 1938 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James Walter Butler and Winell Miller Butler.

James is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Butler, his children, Matthew Butler of Lexington Park, MD, Steven Butler of California, MD, Scott Keller of Naples, FL, Kelly Keller of California, MD, Christine Maher of Irvine, CA and James Butler of Herndon, VA.

Family will receive friends for Mr. Butler's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, MD. Reverend Robert Stephenson and Reverend Rona Harding will be the celebrants. Interment will follow in Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, St. Mary's City, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's c/o Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or A Community That Shares (ACTS), P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Lewis "Pat" Patrick Thomas, 50

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of The Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

Barbara Knapp LeQuire, 74

Memorial Service

Barbara Lou Knapp LeQuire, 74, of Leonardtown, MD died May 2, 2008 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.

Born December 23, 1933 in Cooperstown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles Knapp and Hazel Dingman Knapp. Barbara was raised in Edson Corners, NY where she remained until she graduated college at Oneonta State Teachers College. She then moved to St. Mary's County to help begin a Christian work that started off as a "kamp for kids" on the shores of the Patuxent River and ended at S.A.Y.S.F. Bible Church. She concurrently received a position with the St. Mary's County Public Schools at what was then Margaret Brent High School, and occupied several positions within the school system over the next forty years. Barbara was a devout Christian serving at S.A.Y.S.F. Bible Church. She taught Sunday School for forty years and participated in other various church activities such as, Operation Christian Child and Missions Committee. She loved her lord, her family, her church, and community.

Barbara is survived by her daughter K LeQuire Hall of Leonardtown, MD, three grandchildren, Fredrick, Michelle, and Bethany Hall of Leonardtown, MD and sister Blanche Knapp Ringwood of Melbourne, FL. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Albert Knapp and Vera Knapp.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the S.A.Y.S.F. Bible Church, Lexington Park, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the S.A.Y.S.F. Bible Church, 46544 Rue Purchase Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Robert Lee Gandy, 76

Graveside Service

Robert Lee Gandy, 76, of Lexington Park, MD died May 1, 2008 in Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.

Born March 17, 1932 in Hazlehurst, MS, he was the son of the late James David Gandy and Jessie Mae (Armstrong) Gandy.

Robert is survived by his children, Mary Ann Coontz of Lexington Park, MD, Frances C. Willis of Boone, NC and Robert Lee Gandy, Jr. of Lanham, MD, sisters, Linnie Gandy Shirley of Jackson, MS, Minnie Gandy Meadows of Madison, MS, brothers, Wallace Gandy and Walter Gandy of Hazlehurst, MS, John Gandy of Clinton, MS, and Marion Gandy of Baton Rouge, LA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Ann (Keiflin) Gandy, his grandson, Raymond Coontz, and brothers, C.A. Gandy, James Denver Gandy, Levan Gandy, and Luther Gandy.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Monsignor Maurice O'Connell will conduct the service.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.