Catherine Viola Roland, 82

Funeral Service
Catherine's Life Celebration with prayers recited at 4 p.m.

Gloria Jean "Jeanne" Schmidt, 49

Memorial Mass
Visitation

Alice Rebecca Bonds, 68

 A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM at St. Mark U.A.M.E. Church, Valley Lee, MD with Dr. Rev. Rudy Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Alice Rebecca Bonds, 68, was born April 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the oldest of four children born to George Washington Biscoe and Maggie Genieve Lawrence Biscoe. She was raised in Valley Lee, MD and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. She went on to attend Nursing School at St. Mary's Tech Center in Leonardtown, MD.

On October 19, 1961, Alice married Joseph David Bonds. She was a wonderful mother of five children, Kevin Wayne, Novella Marvette, Regina Carlette, David Ignatius, and Alicia Tyrene. Mrs. Bonds made her living as a switchboard operator at Harry Lundeberg Seamanship School in Piney Point, MD. Later she held various other positions. When her health would no longer allow her to work, she spent her time taking care of her husband, her mother, and grandchildren.

Alice accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was an active member of St. Marks UAME Church in Valley Lee, MD. She held various offices in the church such as Choir member, Assistant Church Secretary, Church Steward, and Sunday School Superintendent to name a few. Most recently, she was named as the Mother of the Church. She was also the Secretary of the Local Sisterhood of St. Marks. Sister Bonds loved the Lord with all of her heart and truly desired to be an example of God's love in all that she did and especially in how she treated others.

Alice, lovingly known as "Bootsie", loved and adored every one of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved being around children and quickly became mom or grandma to any child who walked into her life. She enjoyed cooking and hosting get-togethers and looked forward to any opportunity to spend time with family. Alice loved spending time on the computer and forwarding emails that she found inspiring, uplifting, or helpful. She loved computer games, and especially Wheel of Fortune and her Connect Four handheld game. She collected figurines and any picture of her children or grandchildren was a welcomed gift and a household decoration.

Alice departed this life peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. In addition to Joseph Bonds, her husband of 48 years, she leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, five children, Kevin (& Charmissa) Biscoe of Stephens City, VA, Novella (& Mark) Anderson of Clinton, MD, Regina (& Bernard) Bonds, David Bonds, and Alicia (& Francis) Bonds all of Lexington Park, MD; 13 grandchildren, Robert, Tasha, Tyrell, Bernard, Jr. (Al-B), Ayesha, Idris, Javonté, Thaddeus, Tynichia, Shanté, Delanté, Nia, and Antonio; 2 great-grandchildren, Amani and Amaya; one sister, the Rev. Phyllis Biscoe and one brother, George (& Rose) Biscoe of Lexington Park, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, God-children, relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Anita Carlette Biscoe.

Alice will truly be missed by all who knew her. She showed the love of Christ by example and taught us how to put others before ourselves and how to love others unconditionally. Although life will not be the same without her, we know that God is faithful and we will continue to lift up our eyes unto the hills from whence cometh our help. Psalm 121:1

James Edward Tilton, 59

Mass of Christian Burial
Jim's Life Celebration
James Edward Tilton, 59 of Lexington Park, MD died November 18, 2009 at his residence.

Born August 30, 1950 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Frank B. and Regina A. Tilton.

James served in the U.S. States Navy from 1976 until 2000 during his enlistment he earned the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NATO Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He was an Information Technology Specialist with Don Crash Recorders and Data Recorders. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 2393, Fleet Reserve Association 93, American Legion 255 and the VFW Post 2632.

In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his wife after 30 years of marriage the late Barbara Jane Buckler Tilton.

Mr. Tilton is survived by his children; Yvonne A. Kowles of Grand Forks, MN and Michael P. Tilton of Lexington Park, MD, siblings; Frank Tilton, III of Cocoanut Creek, FL, Kay Fenhagen of St. Inigoes, MD and Vernon Tilton of Millville, NJ, also survived by 3 grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for James Life Celebration on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD, with Father Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O., Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Alma Lee Hamilton, 80

Alma Lee (Rawlinson) Hamilton, 80, of Hughesville, MD died on November 18, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Also known as "Nana", Ms. Hamilton enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and crossword puzzles. She worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement in 1992. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and took great pride in her family.

Born July 2, 1929 in Sylacauga, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Rawlinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Rawlinson; her granddaughter, Mitzie Johnson; and her great-grandchildren, James Arthur Morton and Wayne Daniel Johnson.

She grew up in a community of many relatives who all lived very close to each other. One of her favorite things to do as a child was go to the homes of her various relatives, see what each was having for dinner, and join the most appealing one. During her life, Ms. Hamilton visited many parts of the United States. One of her most memorable trips was to Niagara Falls, New York on her honeymoon with her husband over 46 years ago. Over time, her favorite place to be was her home in Hughesville.

Ms. Hamilton is survived by her husband, Jack, Sr., of Hughesville; her children, Belinda Pierce of Mechanicsville, Sharon Garner and her husband Jeff of La Plata, and Jack, Jr. of White Plains; her grandchildren, Sherri Morton of Clements, James Hamilton of Waldorf, Andrew Spalding and his wife Katie of Indian Head, and Brandon Garner of La Plata; and her great-grandchildren, Billy Johnson of Mechanicsville and Amber Morton of Clements.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Garner, Joe Garner, James Hamilton, Billy Johnson, Wayne Johnson and Andrew Spalding.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9-11 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD where a Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ron Potts. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Charles County, PO Box 1703 La Plata, MD 20646.

Mamie S. Turlington, 90

Mamie S. Turlington, 90, of La Plata, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD, died November 17, 2009 in Charles County Nursing Center. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Waldorf, MD. Born July 17, 1919 in Mammoth, WV, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Marshall and Louisa Bradshaw Spurlock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Turlington, Sr., sisters, Mable Snezek, Willena Wade, and brothers, Charles, William and Homer Spurlock. She is survived by her sons, James Douglas and his wife Judy of Stafford, VA, Andrew Alden and his wife Shirley of Annapolis, MD, Arthur Edward and his wife Linda of Colonial Beach, VA, daughter Janet Lynn and her husband Lemuel P. Carpenter, Jr. of Bryantown, MD, grandchildren, Andrew Douglas and his wife Christina, Amberly and her husband Brian, Melissa and Lemuel Douglas, Scott Ward and his wife Rachel, Traci and her husband Jay Johnson and Erin Ward and Rebecca De Vanney, great-grandchilden Aiyanna, Meagan, Briella, Julia, Skylar, Justin, Taylor and Cassidy. The family will receive friends of Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD at 11:30 AM with Fr. Eamon Dignan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Maryland Chapter, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Richard Brent Shepherd, 60

Funeral Service
Life Celebration

Norman Guinn Green

Born: 4/28/1929, Died: 11/17/2009

Connie Margaret Kite, 48

Lifestream Church of the Nazarene

Connie Margaret Kite, 48, of La Plata, MD passed away on November 16, 2009 at Southern Maryland Hospital. She is survived by here parents; Jack Kite and Jeannette Wilson Kite. Sisters; Jackie Martin (Eddie), Vickie Kite Milburn (Scott), Brother; John Kite. Niece; Morgan Martin, Nephew; Casey Martin. Also survived by many numerous Aunts & Uncles, and other family members. Connie loved to scrapbook, travel, and spend time with her friends. Viewing will be on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. Service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1 pm at the Lifestream Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Charles County.

Cecelia Hope Morgan, 75

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

Cecelia Hope Morgan , 75, was called home to God on Sunday, November 15th, 2009. She was born to the late Thomas Earl Jones and Annie Louise Ferguson Jones on September 6th, 1934 in Leonardtown, MD. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved playing cards and keno whenever she had the chance. Cecelia was an exceptional daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her. She had a kind heart and would help anyone in need. Cecelia worked for the Board of Education as a cafeteria worker. After retirement from the Board of Education she worked as a delivery driver for Hayden’s Auto Supply. Once leaving Hayden’s, Cecelia worked for Napa Auto Parts where she stayed up until the time of her illness. Cecelia leaves cherished memories to her children; Lewis M. (Scooter) Morgan Jr. and his wife Rose, James W. (Billy) Morgan and his wife Debbie, Calvin L. Morgan and his wife Pat, Charles D. (Duck) Morgan and his wife Fran, Robert E. (Bobby) Morgan, Joseph F. (Tiny) Morgan, David A. (Andy) Morgan and his wife Beverly and Donna R. Abell and her husband J.B. , her siblings; Connie Copsey, Hoover Jones, Samuel Jones, Leona Stone and Leroy Jones  as well as 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband Lewis M. (Diddley) Morgan, Sr., her grandson Lewis M. Morgan III, her sisters Ruby Jones, Evelyn Clements, Amanda Dean, Hilda Morgan and her brothers Mckinley Jones , Thomas Jones and Lindi Jones. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Allie Raley, Calvin (Duane) Morgan, Adam Alls, Robert Morgan, Jr., Jeffrey Raley, Jr. and Bill Knott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Morgan, Jesse Morgan (Tiny), Joseph (Joey) Morgan and David Morgan Jr.  Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

James "Milfred" Hayden, 83

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD, with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.  

Francis John McDaniel, 46

A full obituary will appear at a later date.

Francis John McDaniel, Sr., 46

Memorial Gathering
Francis John "Frankie" "Kazoo" McDaniel, Sr., 46 of Mechanicsville, MD died November 15, 2009 from injuries received in an accident. Born March 3, 1963 in Cheverly, Maryland, he was the oldest son of Clinton Ivan McDaniel and Judy Ann Werner McDaniel and grew up in Cheltenham, MD. He was employed as a diesel mechanic for the Prince Georges County School Board. A devoted husband and father, he enjoyed life. He was previously a fireman and EMT for the Upper Marlboro Fire Department and the Baden Volunteer Fire Department. He was a proud member of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club and loved his 2002 Full Dresser Fireman's Edition Harley Davidson Classic. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and hunting, and oldies and country music were his favorites.

In addition to his mother, "Frankie" is survived by his wife, Cindy Leigh Owens McDaniel and children, Sarah M. Wieman, Shannon E. McDaniel and Francis John McDaniel, Jr. ("Jr."); brothers, Randy McDaniel and Clinton "Mac" McDaniel; sisters,Tammy Richards, Tina Rice, Judy McDaniel and Pam Warner.

A Memorial Gathering to celebrate "Frankie's" life will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Gene Yakey and Gordon "Preacher". Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McDaniels Memorial Fund, PNC Bank; 37650 Oak Station Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Ellen Doornekamp

Born: 3/11/1922, Died: 11/15/2009

Marion Patricia "Patsy" Spalding, 74

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

James Henry Neugent, 65

Funeral Service
Visitation
James (Jim) Henry Neugent, III, 65, of Lexington Park, MD, died Novmber 14, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born October 22, 1944 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James H. Neugent, Jr. and Josephine T. Neugent.

Jim served in the United States Navy from September 1962 to February 1985, retiring at the highly distinguished level of Master Chief. After retiring from active duty, he went on to work for the Department of Defense as Reliability and Maintainability Engineer. In his spare time, Jim loved to fish and was a former Optimist.

He is survived by his loving wife Lucia A. Neugent of Lexington Park, MD; three children, James H. Neugent IV and his wife Julie of Leonardtown, MD, Lucy A. Wise and her husband Brett of Fayetteville, NC, and Michael F. Neugent of Lexington Park, MD; four grandchildren, Rachel Neugent, Steven Neugent, Erika Wise and Nicole Wise; and one brother Wayne Neugent of PA.

Preceded in death by his brother Bill Neugent.

Family will receive friends for Jim's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Dobson presiding. Interment will be private.

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

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

Robert Carleton Burns

Born: 2/10/1926, Died: 11/14/2009

Francis Allan "Al" Swann, 52

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating and Fr. William Gurnee co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Francis Allan “Al” Swann, 52 of Chaptico, MD died November 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born March 19, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Catherine Bailey Swann of Bushwood, MD and the late Francis Gwynn Swann, Jr. He is also survived by his sister Nancy L. Hall of Chaptico, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Al graduated from St. Mary’s Ryken High School “Class of 1975”. He was an instrument technician for Pepco for thirty years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed cutting grass, watching ball games and NASCAR racing. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating and Fr. William Gurnee co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robbie Brown, Jason Brown, Kyle Hall, Petie Griffin, Jimmy Downs and John Hammett. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 or ACTS (A Community That Shares), P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.

George Leroy "Roy" Spalding, Sr., 87

 A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Keith Woods officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Morganza, MD.  Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Carol Elizabeth Corcoran, 75

Memorial Service

Carol Corcoran, 75, of Lexington Park, died on November 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on December 24, 1933 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Everett Shurr and Helen (Sparrow) Shurr.

Carol graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort, IN in 1952. She was married to Robert Corcoran from 1953 until 1969. Together they had six children. She resided in Washington DC, California, Florida, South Carolina and Maryland. Carol enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening and photography. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, always with a camera in hand. Carol knew no stranger and could often be found playing her favorite lottery numbers and scratch off tickets. She is survived by her very special friend and partner of many years Paul Monahan, a son Rick Corcoran (Kim) of Valley Lee, and three daughters Patty Corcoran of Lexington Park, Barbara Kenney (Lonnie) of Summerville, SC and Vicky Carroll (David) of Lexington Park, a bother Robert Shurr (Janie) of Kokomo, IN, sister Sally Easley of Olive Branch, MS, two sisters-in-law Sharon Shurr, Frankfort, IN, and Betty Piersanti, Davidsonville, MD and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by 11 grandchildren: Kris Perry and Kelly Lawson of Jacksonville, FL, David Corcoran of Valley Lee, John Corcoran and Jeff Corcoran of Las Vegas, NV, Keri Phillips and Ryan Phillips of Summerville, SC, Josh Carroll of Lexington Park, MD, Kevin Carroll of Oahu, HI, Stephen Corcoran and Andrew Corcoran of Bettendorf, IA. Carol also has 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Mike Corcoran (2004), and a daughter Gail Corcoran Garley (1995), and brother Allen Shurr (2000).

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Bay District Fire House Social Hall in Lexington Park, MD for a celebration of Carol's life starting at 6:00 p.m. The dress is casual. You are invited to come and share your stories/memories of Carol. Food and beverages will be served while we enjoy some of her favorite music and view a picture slide show of some of Carol's most unforgettable moments. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

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

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