All Obituaries

James Cornelius Hall, 88, of Crofton, MD, formerly of Lothian, MD, passed away in Crofton on November 21, 2021. James was born in Washington, DC on May 16, 1933 to the late Charles Richard and Martha Graves Hall. James served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and had worked as an auto mechanic. James had a variety of interests and hobbies. He raced at Dorsey Speedway in Baltimore and at Georgetown Speedway in Delaware. Not surprisingly, he was a NASCAR fan. James was raised by...

Ellis Malcolm Hensley, 81, of Port Republic, MD passed away in Prince Frederick, MD on November 17, 2021. Ellis was born in Kentucky on April 21, 1940 to the late William Tanzel and Mary Hazel Hall Hensley. Elis served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves for several years and then in the National Guard for an additional 18 years. He married Bessie Maggard and the couple made Calvert County their home 56 years ago. Ellis had been employed as a plumber and his hobbies included...

Katherine “Rusty” Cates, 91, of Montross, VA passed away in her home on November 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Rusty grew up in Washington, DC, seven blocks from Union Station, where she loved roller skating, visiting art galleries and free concerts on Friday nights, and most of all, going to her grandparent’s ice cream shop in Georgetown, which was the best treat! Most of us associate Rusty with living in North Beach, MD where she loved to fish, have crab...

Robert “Bob” William Chapple, 70, formerly of Huntingtown, Maryland and retired to Georgetown, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Washington, DC to the late Earl William, Jr. and Constance Maryella Chapple. Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sherry Chapple; three children, Kristy Smith (Justin), Carly Pumphrey (Steve) and Ben Chapple (Jess); four grandchildren, Camdyn Smith, Maycie...

Christina Margaret Kelley, 71, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away in Mt. Airy, MD on September 28, 2021. Christina was born in Washington, DC on June 29, 1950 to the late Hugh Patrick Coyle, Jr. and Louise Rocheck Coyle. She had lived in Calvert County for the past 40 years. Christina earned her associates degree in nursing, and she had been employed as an RN at Solomon’s Nursing Center. She enjoyed watching detective shows and old classic movies, reading and spending time with her...

Ruth Ellen Money, 64, of Lothian, MD passed away in Annapolis on August 30, 2021. Ruth was born on December 11, 1956 in Bethesda, MD to the late George R. and Mary E. Welch Jackson. She married Robert Money 47 years ago and the couple has made Lothian their home for the past 16 years. Ruth’s family described her a woman who “loved to work.” She was cook for over 30 years at Casa Blanca Café and Deli in Upper Marlboro and had most recently been employed at...

Alvin Earl “Jody” Crook, Jr., 55, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on August 6, 2021 in Prince Frederick. Jody was born to the late Alvin, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Goodman Crook on November 28, 1965 in Montgomery County, MD. He had lived in New Carrollton and Bowie before moving to Calvert County three years ago. Jody had been employed by Bray and Scarff as a cabinet maker. He enjoyed having a cold beer with his friends and he was also a passionate fisherman who loved catching bass and...

Clifford Clark Pumphrey, 79, of Huntingtown, MD passed away in Washington, DC on July 28, 2021. Clifford was born on December 7,1941 in Washington, DC to the late Maurice and Catherine Clark Pumphrey. Following high school, Clifford served in the United States Navy. He married Trudy King, and the couple made their home in Calvert County, MD in 1976. Clifford had been employed as a telephone installation technician with C&P Telephone Company, which later became Verizon.....

Eugene Oliver Curtin, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC. Eugene was born November 15, 1938 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Ollie E. and Mallissa Bliss Davis Curtin. Eugene was a heavy equipment operator for forty years and a member of Operating Local Union 77 in Washington, DC. During this time he helped build the subway in Washington, DC. After retiring, he along with the love of his life, Florence, traveled all over the east coast...

Ralph Eugene Pumphrey, Jr., 81, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on May 31, 2021 in Huntingtown, MD. Ralph was born on July 21, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph Eugene, Sr. and Margaret Wilson Pumphrey. Ralph married Margaret Murth and the couple had two children. Ralph had been employed as a loan officer for a mortgage company. Ralph is survived by his son, Eugene (Lisa) Pumphrey; daughter, Sherry (Billy) Hurd; brother, Fred (Bobbi) Pumphrey; grandchildren, Candice...