All Obituaries

Katherine Grace Gregory, 80, of St. Leonard, MD passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on May 24, 2020. Katherine was born in Washington, DC on February 21, 1940 to the late James Edwin and Elizabeth (Bowles) Brown. She moved to Calvert County in 1972. Katherine graduated from Bowie State University and she had been employed as an office manager for the moving companies American Way and National Way Van Lines. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles and shopping, especially when she...

Eleanor Irene Smith, 90, of Crofton, MD, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on May 22, 2020. Eleanor was born on June 19, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late Henry Louis and Eleanor Irene Webb Chaney. She married James Francis Smith in 1945. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed babysitting for family and friends, gardening and flowers. She worked on food trucks for charity events. She was best known for her beautiful and delicious cakes, which were the highlight of every gathering!...

On Sunday, May 17, 2020, Dolores Pace, 90, loving mother and grandmother, passed away in Lusby, MD. Delores was born in Torrington, Connecticut on May 24,1929 to Forest and Ann Lapotusky Brunett. She married Joseph Pace. Delores worked as a nurse until the birth of her daughter. Dolores had a passion for embroidery and for completing puzzle books. She loved spending time with her friends at the senior center, as well as playing Bingo and other card games with them. She was known...

Elaine Madeline Colbert, 61, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away in Chesapeake Beach on May 5, 2020. Elaine was born in Washington, DC on October 30, 1958 to Raymond and Virginia DiToto McDonald. She had lived in Chesapeake Beach for the past 15 years. Elaine had been employed as a merchandiser for a magazine company. She enjoyed reading the Bible and discussing politics. Elaine is survived by her mother, Virginia McDonald of Chesapeake Beach, MD; her husband of 39 years,...

Dempsey Wayne Herring Jr, 39, of Waldorf, MD passed away on April 29, 2020 in Brandywine, MD. Dempsey was born in Washington, DC on November 14, 1980 to Dempsey Herring Sr. and Tami Bowling. He was employed as a full-time mechanic in Brandywine, MD and a part-time mechanic in Waldorf, MD. Dempsey ( JR) was described by his family and friends as humble, generous, kind, hardworking, and private. He was a man who wore many hats, and if you knew him, you loved him no matter which one he was...

Michael Guy Tomassoni, 32, died tragically in Annapolis, MD on April 18, 2020. He was an amazing artist with a kind and gentle soul. He loved his large Italian family and made friends easily in any environment and culture. Above all, Michael believed art is medicine in its power to heal and connect people of every culture and religion. Michael’s art was exhibited, sold and gifted throughout Maryland, Florida and as far away as Thailand, Peru and Italy. In many instances, he left art in...

Melissa Faith Rollins,39, of Leonardtown, MD passed away in Waldorf, MD on April 6, 2020. Melissa was born in Waldorf on April 24, 1980 to the late Lawrence and Juanita Castelar Rollins. She attended Northern High School in Owings, MD. Melissa had been employed at as an office manager at a medical facility. She was a member of Grace Church at West Shore. She enjoyed travelling and listening to music. She was a fitness buff and she took great care in her appearance. Melissa is...

Jenny Lynn McDaniel, 32, of Citra, Florida, formerly of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away in Hughesville, MD on March 27, 2020. Jenny was born on June 10, 1987 in Cheverly, MD to Craig, Sr. and Tina DeToto McDaniel. Jenny had been a homemaker and her hobbies included music and participating in her church. She was described by her family as being a devoted mother and a hard worker. Jenny is survived by her father, Craig McDaniel, Sr. of Hughesville, MD; her son's father, Charles...

Due to the unfortunate circumstances created by the corona virus, services for Mr. Stokes must be private. He will be interred at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, Maryland. 

Karen Frances Barber, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, formerly of Rockville, MD, passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on March 15, 2020. Karen was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 22, 1960 to the late Orman Russell and Mary Jane Dieter Barkdoll. Karen had been employed as nurse. She was a critical care provider in the Burn Unit of the Washington Hospital Center and also worked in a physician's office and at Calvert and Solomon's Nursing Centers. Karen enjoyed spending time...