All Obituaries

Barbara Frances Gibson, 63, of Brandywine, MD, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. Barbara was born on October 27, 1956 in Washington, DC to the late Robert William and Edith Joan Collins Burke. Barbara had been a resident of Prince George’s County her entire life. She had been employed as a switchboard operator for several automobile dealerships. Her family described her as “a social butterfly” and a woman who was tidy, organized and very meticulous about...

Jean Ione Morris, 83, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on August 5, 2020 in Lexington Park, MD. Jean was born on October 14, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late William E. and Catherine L. Custer Harbin. She married William Carroll Morris, Jr. on September 2, 1955; they were married for 58 years until his death in 2014.  Jean moved to Southern Maryland in 1991. She had worked as a receptionist at an emblem Company. Her hobbies included baking, sewing, collecting dolls,...

Danny Lyn Simpson, 65, of Dunkirk, MD passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on July 31, 2020. Danny was born in Cheverly, MD on May 15, 1955 to the late Thomas Rawley and Reba Bell Caldwell Simpson. He had lived in Calvert County for the past 20 years. Danny was a mason and he had worked in his trade for over 30 years. When not hard at work, he could be found enjoying a Coors Light and cheering on The Washington Redskins, The Baltimore Orioles or his favorite driver during...

Terrence John Cox, Sr., 82, of Lanham, MD passed away Cheverly, MD on July 5, 2020. Terrence was born on December 17, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Bernard and Marie Cunningham Cox. He had lived in Lanham for 55 years. He completed high school and an apprenticeship before becoming a crane operator. Terrence's hobbies included watching TV-especially the Washington Redskins and Nationals, wrestling matches, and NASCAR where he could cheer on his driver, Rusty...

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...