Birth Date: 1970-05-30

Deceased Date: 2023-10-03

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Birth Date: 1970-06-06

Deceased Date: 2022-11-03

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Matthew Henry McClyment MORGANTOWN, WV — Matthew Henry McClyment, 52, of Morgantown, WV, and formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his residence..
Born June 6, 1970, in Baltimore, Matthew was the son of Carol Bono McClyment with whom he made his home in Morgantown, and the late Henry McClyment.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his son, Tyler Brannon of Ocean City, MD; and his granddaughter, Ollie Brannon.
Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael McClyment.
Matthew was a 1988 graduate of Queen Anne's County High School. He served as a volunteer firefighter with Queenstown Fire Department. He worked for United Shellfish first as a delivery person and then later in sales. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed baseball. He was a big fan of the Washington Redskins.
At his request, a private gathering of his family will be held at a later date to honor his life and legacy.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown, WV is providing guidance to the family.
Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures for the family may be offered at www.smithfcc.com.

Birth Date: 1969-12-17

Deceased Date: 2022-01-11

Obituary:
Bethany Jordan, born December 17, 1969 in Boothbay, Maine, died January 11, 2022. .

Bethany was a strong Christian woman who was dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and more. She was definitely one you wanted in your corner she would do anything she could for anyone in need. She was very resourceful to say the least. 

Not only is she survived by her husband, Larry Jordan, but also by her son, Christopher, daughter Lindzee, daughter Krystal, son Walter, son Cheyenne, daughter Dakota and 8 grandchildren Jaden, Madison, Tripp, Damien, Riley, Zelda, Kali, and Marley and her niece, Nicole. 

Bethany was the youngest of two, born to a teacher and all-around hard-working father, and a hardworking book keeping mother. She is survived by father Joeseph and brother Mike. She was preceded in death by her mother Rosa “Frosti” of Yarmouth, Maine. 

She enjoyed reminiscing about anything that involved her greatest love family. Anyone that knew her knew that when given the chance she would throw in a comment about one of her children or even more likely a grandchild. She was a real pushover when it came to any of her grandchildren, or anyone in need. She was always one you could call when you were having a bad day and just needed to get something off your plate. She was quick to tell you how much she hated the phone, knowing that she wasn’t going to leave you hanging. It was her sneaky way of getting you to come see her. She definitely had the answers to most any problem and knew the way to get an issue taken care of one way or another. Bethany “Mom” will be greatly missed but, this isn’t good-bye its see you later!

Birth Date: 1970-04-16

Deceased Date: 2019-06-10

Obituary:
Obituary for Gregory Scott Hagan, Sr.

Gregory Scott Hagan Sr. of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2019. He was 49. Gregory Scott was born on April 16th, 1970 in Baltimore, MD and graduated in 1988 from Queen Anne’s County High School..
 
Greg worked at Random House Publishers in Westminster, MD for many years before joining a local video production company. For the last 10 years he has enjoyed the benefits of living and working in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
 
Greg enjoyed being outdoors and walks on the beach, loved flying (and filming) model airplanes and playing with model trains. He even holds a patent for a wind-up rechargeable flashlight, no batteries ever needed! He always had a smile on his face and lived life to the fullest.
 
Greg is survived by three children: Alicia J. Smith, Gregory Scott Hagan, Jr., Lacee Ruth McWilliams; his loving life partner Trisha Lunny; four sisters and brothers: Gary Hagan Jr., of Centreville, MD, Christina Holt of Phoenixville, PA, Michael Hagan of Dover, PA, Leona Gruver of Mechanicsburg, PA; and his mother, Karen Hagan of Spring Grove, PA. His father, Gary Hagan, Sr. recently passed away in 2015.
 
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM at the Parsell Funeral Home & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may visit beginning at 2:00 PM. A reception will be held immediately afterwards.
 
Donations may be made in Gregory’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or by visiting their website, www.cancer.org.

Birth Date: 1970-03-14

Deceased Date: 1986-05-26

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Chester – Sereyvath (Tom) Chhay died suddenly Monday, May 26, 1986 in Grasonville. He was 16.Born March 14, 1970 in Cambodia, he was the son of Seang Iv Chhay and Kim Se Hong Chhay. He was a 10th grade student at Queen Anne’s County High School where he was a representative of the student government association and had recently been accepted to the National Honor Society. He also was a member of the high school track team and the jayvee soccer team.He was a member of the Kent Island United Methodist Church where he served as acolyte. He recently had started teaching karate in Stevensville at the Tiger School of Karate.In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Rattana Chhay and Sereyvuth (Top) Chhay; two sisters, Pichada Chhay and Mary Chhay..

Birth Date: 1970-12-27

Deceased Date: 2006-12-19

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Birth Date: 1970-12-22

Deceased Date: 2002-06-15

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On June 15, 2002, Scott Aaron Agee, beloved husband of Masumi Agee; devoted father of Cardin Agee; dear bother of Todd Agee. Services and interment private.

Birth Date: 1968-12-03

Deceased Date: 2004-08-14

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Carla Norris passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the University of Maryland Hospital.  Born December 3, 1968, she was 35 years old. 

Birth Date: 1970-09-28

Deceased Date: 2004-10-17

Obituary:
Dawn G. Toulson of Sudlersville, MD died on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at University of MD, Baltimore, MD. She was 34. She passed away after a long battle with leukemia.

Born in Chestertown, MD on September 28, 1970, she was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Grier of Sudlersville, MD.
She graduated in 1988 from Queen Anne’s High School. Mrs. Toulson worked for Clariant Performance Plastics as a color technician and also sold Pampered Chef.

She was a member of Calvary-Asbury United Methodist Church, Sudlersville, MD and was an assistant Girl Scout Leader with the Brownie Troop, 796. She loved to shop, go to yard sales and collect dolls. She loved taking care of her three dogs and one cat. She also enjoyed gardening and flowers. Mrs. Toulson also studied bugs.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Toulson is survived by her husband, William R. “Speedy” Toulson of Sudlersville, MD; two daughters, Ashley Katherine and Lindsay Nicole Toulson, both of Sudlersville, MD; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alvin and Elsie Toulson of Sudlersville; two brothers-in-law, Eddie Toulson of Sudlersville, MD and Alvin W. Toulson, Jr. of Delaware; two sisters-in-law, Linda S. Smith of Salisbury, MD and Barbara Faulkner of Delaware; three uncles, John Kutchman of Ebensburg, PA, Willis Grier of Wilmington, DE and Robert Grier, Newark, DE; three aunts, Beverly Green of Newark, DE, Ruth Grier of Wilmington, DE, and Jeanne Kutchman of Ebensburg, PA and her godmother, Mary Walls, of Barclay, MD.

Birth Date: 1970-08-31

Deceased Date: 1997-08-31

Obituary:
A memorial service for David Milton Crouch of Stevensville will be held at 2pm Sunday October 5, 1997 at the Kent Island United Methodist Church in Chester.  

David Crouch was last seen in the mountains of Wyoming on August 31, 1997.  Born on August 31, 1970, he was the son of William and Gloria Crouch of Chester.  He graduated from Queen Anne's County High School in 1988.  He married Donna McKenzie in 1994.

Crouch managed the Bike Doctor in Stevensville and participated in many bike races and community events.

Crouch is survived by his wife, Donna; his brothers, Glenn Grouch and Jay Crouch; his sisters, Honey Voermann and Penny Crouch of Chester; his nieces, Tara and Casey Crouch; and his nephew, Billy Voermann.

Birth Date: 1937-08-27

Deceased Date: 2011-03-12

Obituary:
Arthur Charles Coughlin, Jr. (73) of Stevensville died March 12, 2011 at his home in Stevensville, MD.



 

Art "Ozzie" Coughlin, Jr. was the son of the late Doris Lilly and Arthur Coughlin, Sr. of Baltimore MD, and the stepson of the late Arthur Huston of Parkersburg WV. He was born August 27th, 1937 in Baltimore MD and, after the death of his father in WWII, relocated to Parkersburg WV. He joined the Navy after graduating from Parkersburg High School in 1956, and received an honorable discharge in 1960. Art received a dual degree in English and Psychology from Glenville State College in May 1965 and obtained his Master's Degree from Loyola College of Maryland. When dating his future wife, Sue Ellen Garrett, he was rumored to have ripped a pay phone entirely off a building when she forgot to wave goodbye to him from her dorm window. His personality and flare for the dramatic won her over, but she spent the remainder of her life trying to keep him in line. Sadly she predeceased him on March 21, 2004.

 

Arthur Coughlin, Jr and Sue Ellen Garrett were married on May 25, 1963 in Parkersburg, WV. After graduating from college, Art taught at Edison Jr. High School in West Va., and worked odd jobs at Ford’s Jewelers and as a laborer for Ruscoe Windows, before relocating to Stevensville MD in 1979. Known as "Mr. C", Arthur was hired by the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education and taught English and History at the Kennard Annex, Queen Anne's County High School and the Queen Anne’s County Alternative school for 26 years, retiring in 2006. He was a Student Advisor for the Drama Club, Women's Basketball, and JV football, and gained a following of devoted students who enjoyed his inappropriate humor and sincere love of education. "Mr. C" was usually the first to open up the school and the last to turn in his report card grades. He never found a love for technology, but reveled in antiques and military collectibles.

 

Art's interests included traveling, reading, all things West Virginia, chatting to random strangers, and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

Teaching brought a special joy to his life, and he enjoyed the challenges that each student brought to the classroom. He could somehow find a common bond with anyone who crossed his path, and made true and loyal friends along the way. He will be greatly missed throughout the county, by both his students and fellow educators.

 

Surviving are his son, Michael (Valerie) of Federalsburg; two daughters, Stephanie (Matt) Stapleton of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Melissa (Harry) Oldfield of Bowie; five grandsons, Jonathan, Michael James and Benjamin Coughlin; Matthew and Alex Stapleton; two granddaughters, Catherine and Elizabeth Oldfield; his brother, Donald Huston; and three sisters, Virginia (Dan) Gallagher, Mary Jane (Carl) Pate of Parkersburg, and Joanie (James) Tomko of Aurora. In addition, he will be sadly missed by his beloved companion of three years, Dolores Townsend of Parkersburg WV; his best friend Jack Stewart of Parkersburg WV; two sisters-in-law, Patsy (Bill) Dawson of Celina, OH and Melba (Max) Marks of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and many loving nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held 11AM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, Chester, MD. Friends and family may call Friday March 18, 2011 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., 106 Shamrock Road Chester, MD 21619.

 

Interment will follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Queenstown, MD. the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association 501 Idlewild Ave Easton, MD 21601.

Birth Date: 1970-08-17

Deceased Date: 1995-04-28

Obituary:
Carlton Bennett, III, died Friday April 28, 1995.  He was 24.  

Born August 17, 1970 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Margaret Costen and Carlton Bennett, Jr.

A 1988 graduate of Queen Anne's County High School, he had been employed part-time at Coursey's Masonry Company.  He also worked during the summers for Anthony's Lawn Service.

He had been a member of Queenstown Volunteer Fire Company, where at age 16 he was named the 1986 Fireman of the Year.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bennett is survived by a son, Brody Ryan Bennett; four sisters, Regina Coursey of Queenstown, Vivian Bennett of Stevensville, Melissa Bennett of Grasonville and Marsha Bennett of Federalsburg; and his fiancee, Karla Pierson of Chester.

Birth Date: 1947-08-08

Deceased Date: 2008-11-17

Obituary:
Nancy S. Quimby of Cordova died Monday, November 17, 2008, at the University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center.  She was 61.

Nancy was born August 8, 1947 in Plattsburg, NY, to the late Walter James Sorrell and Thelma Bailey Sorrell.  After graduating from AuSable Forks High School in 1965, she attended Ithaca College as a math major, graduating magna cum laude in 1969.  She obtained her masters degree from Salisbury College.  Nancy dedicated 36 years to the teaching profession, 32 years of which she taught mathematics at Queen Anne's County High School.  Nancy served as department coordinator since the mid-80's, was advisor for "It's Academic" and served on numerous teams.  She had a passion for her subject and a genuine love for her students that touched many lives.

In addition to her teaching, Nancy's loves included spending time with her children and grandchildren, celebrating the holidays, playing with her dog, Bailey, eating out and cheering for her favorites in the Olympics, the Triple Crown and football.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Jackie Wilhelm and her husband Mark, of Centreville and Bevin Saul and her husband John of Henderson; two stepchildren, Jonathan Quimby and Julie Hanes; her brother, James Sorrell of AuSable Forks, NY; and seven grandchildren, Andrew Wilhelm, Alexandria Wilhelm, Jordan Saul, Nathaniel Quimby, Gabriel Quimby, Keely Hanes and Nicholas Hanes.  Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Quimby

Birth Date: 1970-07-25

Deceased Date: 2017-02-24

Obituary:
GRASONVILLE - Deondra Lachele Jones, 46, of Grasonville, Md. departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Compass Regional Hospice Center in Centreville, Md.
She was the daughter of Marlene Jones Griffin, mother of Denae Greene and Devrine Jones, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Jones and sister of Eric and Aaron Jones.
Services will be held on Sat., March 4, 1 p.m. at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church Love Point Road, Stevensville, Md., with a viewing Friday evening 5-8 p.m. at Robinson AME Church, Grasonville, and one hour prior to service at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church. Interment Robinson Cemetery Grasonville, Md.
Condolences sent to: www.henryfuneralhomepa.com.

Birth Date: 1970-07-08

Deceased Date: 2014-06-01

Obituary:
Richard "Rich" Charles Hammond, 43, a seven-year resident of Capitol Hill and previously of Annapolis, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, at Washington Hospital Center. Born July 8, 1970, in Annapolis, Rich graduated from Anne Arundel Community College and the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science in business. Known by many as “Rich the furniture man", he worked as an Account Executive at PriceModern from 2001-2014. Rich was preceded in death by his father, Richard Barry Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Lynn Hammond of Washington, DC, whom he married on June 1, 2000 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; his mother, Sharon Serio and her husband, Kenneth Lyons of Annapolis; a sister and brother-in-law, Elise and Kenny Morris of Edgewater; two nephews, Zach and Justin Morris; one niece, Marissa Morris; an aunt, Janice Huss and uncle, Jeff Atkinson of Arnold. Friends may call on Friday, June 6, 7 -9 p.m. and on Saturday, June 7, 10-11 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater.
 
Memorial donations may be made in Rich's name to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, 3200 Ivy Way, Harwood, MD 20776 or online at www.RudeRanch.org/donate (put Rich's name in the memo line).
 

Birth Date: 1970-07-08

Deceased Date: 1998-12-06

Obituary:
Stacey Lee Blunt of Queen Anne died Sunday, December 6, 1998.  She was 28.

Born on July 8, 1970 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Sandra Higdon and Louis M. Blunt, Jr.

She attended Queen Anne's County High School.  She worked in the area as a housekeeper, painter, industrial cleaner, and most recently as an attendant at 
K-9 Country Club in Queenstown.

Ms. Blunt is survived by her parents, Sandra and Lee Higdon and Louis M. and Carol Blunt Jr, a daughter, Jodie Lee Cosden, a brother, Louis M. Blunt III of El Cajon, California, a step-brother, Siegfried Ascherl of Littletown, PA, a step-sister, Darlene Wilburn of Odenton, and her grandmothers, Mary Jewell of Grasonville and Barbara Blunt of Frederick.

Birth Date: 1970-07-08

Deceased Date: 1986-12-22

Obituary:
Queenstown – Phillip Wayne Gray Jr., of Queenstown, died at home on Dec. 22, 1986. He was 16.
Best known as Wayne, he was born in Werzburg, Germany, on July 8, 1970, the son of Phillip Wayne Gray Sr., of Korea and Joan Groff Gray of Queenstown.
He was a student at Queen Anne’s County High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, the chess club, the marching band and the Concort band.
He was also a member of Christ Episcopal Church, in Stevensville.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Traci Lynn Gray of Queenstown; maternal grandmother, Adelaide Howard Groff of Cambridge; paternal grandparents, Helen Abbott Gray and Phillip Irving Gray, both of Cambridge.

Birth Date: 1970-04-23

Deceased Date: 2021-03-21

Obituary:
Obituary for James Joseph Pierzynski

On March 12, 2021, James Joseph Pierzynski passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cordova, Maryland.
Jim was born April 23, 1970 in Camden, New Jersey to Joseph Pierzynski and Barbara Dziedzicki Waterson, spending his childhood in the midst of extended family.
Moving to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1985 allowed Jim to continue his passions of hunting and fishing while attending Queen Anne’s County High School, graduating with the class of 1988. Jim went on to graduate from Rutgers University.
Jim spent his professional career in public accounting as a CPA, CFE specializing in financial statement reporting, consulting, and fraud prevention/examinations. As a Partner in Lombardo Ayers & Company, LLC in Annapolis, Maryland, Jim enjoyed working closely with his varied clients, developing close relationships and providing services beyond those of a traditional accountant.
An avid outdoorsman, Jim was happiest when fishing, hunting, and crabbing, especially if there was a fire pit at eventide. He enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his wife, daughters and their friends, nephews and nieces, and anyone else he could convince to join. Jim adored his wife, daughters, and all the family pets, going to great lengths to ensure their well-being and happiness. Vacations were spent with family, exploring the coast of Maine and enjoying all Virginia Beach had to offer. As an excellent and enthusiastic cook, all were fed at anytime of day, under any circumstance, customizing as necessary to satisfy an audience ranging from hunting buddies to elementary schoolchildren to teenage girls and their friends. All will miss his multi-day gumbo recipe and peach pie. Jim was generous with his time to his ever expanding circle of friends, co-workers, and strangers needing assistance.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Sawyer; daughters, Hayley Louise Maness and Sophie Anne Maness; father, Joseph Pierzynski (Carol) of Virginia Beach, VA; mother, Barbara Waterson (Gerald) of Chestertown, MD; brother, Christopher Pierzynski and children Ben and Ava of Galena, MD; brother Brian Smith (Kelley) and children Olivia and Nick of Hoboken, NJ; aunt, Krystyna Sanderson of Voorhees, NJ; aunt, Joan Mitchell of Somerdale, NJ; mother-in-law, Betty Lou Sawyer of W. Gouldsboro, ME; brother-in-law, Thomas Sawyer (Karena) of Gouldsboro, ME.
We will all miss his kind heart, friendship, and steady, reassuring ways.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ducks Unlimited in Jim’s name at the following link: https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/memorial-giving

Birth Date: 1970-04-03

Deceased Date: 2013-12-06

Obituary:

CAMBRIDGE — Stephanie Lynch Johnson, 43, of Cambridge, departed this life on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Survivors include in her husband, Shawkeen Johnson (Cambridge); two children, Travon Speller (Youngstown, OH) and Shirlea Speller (Cambridge); mother, Delcia Sorrell (Richard), Cambridge; father, James Lynch III (Catherine), Centreville; paternal grandmother, Josephine Lynch (Grasonville); two brothers, Alan Sorrell (Jakeisa), Easton, and David Sorrell (Cambridge) and a host of other relatives and friends.


Services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 1 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church, 608 Church Hill Rd., Centreville, MD with a viewing Friday evening 6-8 p.m. Omega Omega Services for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a viewing one hour prior to service on Saturday. Interment in Chesterfield Cemetery, Centreville, MD. Condolences sent to www.henryfuneralhomepa.com.

Birth Date: 1970-03-26

Deceased Date: 2018-08-21

Obituary:
ST. MICHAELS — Danielle Ada Meredith Collins, affectionately known as “Big Dan,” surprised her family with her arrival on March 26, 1970, to the late Sharon P. Meredith-Johnson and Robert Johnson in Chester, Md. This is how she got her other name, “Angel.” On Aug. 21, 2018, she answered God’s call and entered eternal rest.
Angel was reared in the Kingstown neighborhood of Kent Island. She was educated in Queen Anne’s County School system and graduated from Queen Anne’s County High School in 1988. She attended Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Del.
She began her Christian journey at New United Methodist, formerly known as Union Wesley United Methodist Church. She was employed by the state of Maryland and supported her family by providing bookkeeping and other odd jobs they asked her. Big Dan loved to cook and go to yard sales. She showed her love by giving people her last and cooking lavish meals for anyone in need and everyone she loved on.
 
Her love for the children she “mothered” is unending. She went to the utmost extreme for birthdays, weddings, Super Bowl parties, Sunday dinners and summer barbecues in the backyard. Her parties were a thing of legend. From petting zoos with live animals to bounce houses the size of a mansion to her annual Easter egg hunts, Angel truly loved the kids.
Danielle married her beloved husband of 11 years, Antonio William Collins, on April 21, 2007.
Over the years, Angel faced many trials and tribulations, but she never lost her faith in God or her “sunny” disposition. All who came in contact with Danielle grew to love her. Danielle attended church whenever her health allowed and always did what she could to comfort anyone in need.
Danielle was a loving wife, devoted mother, wonderful sister, generous aunt, proud godmother and fantastic friend to all.
In addition to her mother, Sharon Meredith-Johnson, and father, Robert Johnson, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lucy Roberts Meredith; grandfather, Maurice Meredith; beloved brother-cousin, Kevin Meredith; and her daughter, Heaven Makayla Antonia Collins.
 
Danielle leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Antonio Collins of St. Michaels; stepchildren, Sierra, Antonio and Tyjae Blackwell; two grandchildren; two siblings, Deanna Sebastian, Robert Johnson Jr.; four nieces and nephews; a special chosen daughter, Christina Pinkett; two great uncles, Harry Roberts Sr., Richard Meredith; her godmother, Ida Steger; her godfather, Russell Cornish; four godchildren, Janasia Camacho, Brianna Kearse, Markeem Turner, Jamaya Justice; a host of godbrothers and godsisters; her best friend, April Bordley; and her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at New United Methodist Church in Chester. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
Services entrusted to Henry Funeral Home P.A., Cambridge.

Birth Date: 1970-01-15

Deceased Date: 1997-10-29

Obituary:
Ondrea Lamont Taylor, born January 15, 1970 departed this life October 29, 1997 in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 27.

After graduating from high school in 1988, he started his work force for Sisks Mailing Company.  This employment lasted for 4 years.  Ondrea decided to move on so he moved to Delaware and began working for MBNA.  Ondrea was a happy-go-lucky person who loved music, dancing and travel.

He leaves to cherish his divine memory; his mother and step-father, Yvonne and James Turner; his father and step-mother, Ronald and Brenda Taylor; two brothers, Terrance Taylor and Aaron Taylor; one sister, Ronshaye Taylor; grandmother, Mable Wright; one niece, Jalayia Taylor, two aunts, Helen Aytch and Joyce Taylor; 6 great aunts, 3 great uncles and a host of cousins and friends.

Birth Date: 1970-01-10

Deceased Date: 2009-02-09

Obituary:
John Harry Bedford of Centreville died on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Chester River Hospital Center. He was 39 years old.Born on January 10, 1970 in Easton, MD, the son of Shirley Greenwood and the late Morte D. Bedford, Jr., John grew up in Centreville and was a graduate of Queen Anne’s County High School, Class of 1988. He worked for Bob Smith Automotive and later for Brooks Brothers in Queenstown as a sales manager. In 1996, he married Kristin Marie Holbrook and they moved to Hilton Head, SC returning to Maryland in 1999. John worked for Hecht’s and in 2003 the family moved to Sherwood, MD. He was employed with Brooks Brother and LL Bean in Queenstown. He loved his family, collected model cars, and enjoyed doing yard work.He is survived by his wife, Kristin M. Bedford of Sherwood; his mother, Shirley G. Bedford of Centreville; four children, Michael William Bedford, Brandon Ross Bedford, Bradley Ryan Bedford, and Madison Marie Bedford all of Sherwood; three sisters, Karen Sadler of Centreville, Kathy Lynn Bedford of Crapo, and Bessie Madeline Bedford of Cambridge; two brothers, Morte P. Bedford III of Harrington, DE and James Michael Bedford of Church Hill; and a grandmother, Bessie D. Bedford of Centreville.Friends and family may call on Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 408 South Liberty Street, Centreville, MD. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 13 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Chesterfield Cemetery. 

Deceased Date: 2015-02-16

Obituary:
CENTREVILLE — Please join us for a celebration of life for William “Billy” Clifford Joyce Jr. on Feb. 28, 2015. The service will start at 1 p.m. at the Centreville United Methodist Church. Billy lost his battle with cancer on Feb. 16, 2015.

 

Billy is survived by his loving parents, William and Shirley Joyce and his brother Kenny Joyce. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Stephanie Joyce and their three children Mackenzie, Macie, and Gunther Joyce.

 

Billy truly enjoyed growing up on the Eastern Shore and spending time with his children. He had a love for the Chesapeake and working as a waterman.

Online condolences may be made at www.baldwincremation.com. Baldwin Brothers, New Smyrna, FL.

Deceased Date: 2014-08-04

Obituary:
Elise Soroka, artist and illustrator, died on August 4, 2014, at age 44 in Baltimore, MD, due to complications after a liver transplant. Under the moniker of Pocketskeleton Labs, Elise produced paintings, sculpture, mixed-media artwork, and illustrations for books, magazines, and online media. A 1993 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts, Elise left a collection of work spanning the past 30 years.

Rather than organizing a traditional funeral service, we will instead be holding a memorial art gallery show for Elise, celebrating her artwork, much of which was unseen by all but a few people. Family, friends, coworkers, and all who knew Elise are invited to attend this gathering to view her art and remember her life. Please feel free to invite others to this event.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please note that Studio 1469 is an alley dwelling at 1469 Harvard St. NW REAR, which is accessed from the alleyway entrance on 15th St. NW. (Please do NOT go to 1469 Harvard St., it is NOT affiliated with the gallery!)

If you have artwork of Elise's in your collection, we would very much like to display it at this show. Please contact Kelly DeYoe for details.

It is our hope to produce a digital catalog of Elise's artwork after this show, and a printed catalog may be produced as well.

Donations to cover expenses related to producing the gallery show, catalog, and a marker for Elise's grave will be accepted at the show. Anyone unable to attend who wishes to make a donation should please contact Kelly DeYoe.

Deceased Date: 2007-08-23

Obituary:
John Flegra Andrews Sr., a Queen Anne's County high school vice principal, died Aug. 23, 2007. He was 71. 

Mr. Andrews was killed at a Centreville intersection when the car he was driving was struck by a man driving a stolen sport utility vehicle, police said.
Mr. Andrews was Queen Anne's County's 2006 Educator of the Year. He was also the recipient of the 2001 Nancy S. Grasmick Excellence for Minority Achievement Award.
Born in Pamplico, S.C., he earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Agricultural and Technical University in Greensboro, N.C. He served in the Army in Germany.
In 1961, he moved to the Eastern Shore and joined the Queen Anne's County Department of Education as an agricultural teacher at Kennard High School.
He belonged to the Charles Wesley, later the New Life, United Methodist Church, and at his death was president of the United Methodist Men and director of the men's choir.
He was also a Scoutmaster, 4-H Club leader and member of the Mid-Shore Symphony Society.
Services were held Wednesday at New Life United Methodist Church in Centreville.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Sirko of Woolwich Township, N.J.; a brother, Deleon Andrews of Pamplico; three sisters, Minda Hunter, Lizzie Grant and Evelyn Woodberry, all of Pamplico; and two granddaughters. His wife of 44 years, the former Marlene West, died in 2005. A son, John F. Andrews Jr., died in 2000.

Deceased Date: 1999-04-03

Obituary:
Linwood “SonnyBuck” Stafford of Stevensville, MD died on Saturday, April 3, 1999 in Fredericksburg, VA from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 28 years old.

Mr. Stafford was born in Chestertown, MD. He is the son of Linwood R. “Sonny” Stafford and the late Barbara S. Stafford.

Mr. Stafford was just discharged from the United States Marine Corps. The 31st of March, where he served as a Sgt. And was an instructor for amphibious landing vehicles. Mr. Stafford enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid rodeo and country music fan.

In addition to his father, Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife, Michelle Anne Stafford of Stevensville, MD, 2 daughters, Amanda Christine and Leah Cheyenne Stafford both of Stevensville, MD, 1 sister Denise Stafford of Chestertown, MD and his stepmother Sharon Stafford also of Chestertown, MD.

Deceased Date: 1989-08-16

Obituary:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1pm Saturday, at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Chester for Joseph "Joby" Vincent Bello, 18, of Stevensville, who died yesterday (August 16, 1989) at Anne Arundel Medical Center of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Tuesday on Route 8 in Stevensville.

Born in Bethesda, Mr. Bello moved in 1979 to Stevensville where he was living with his grandparents at the time of his death.

A 1988 graduate of Queen Anne's County High School, he was employed by Sisk in Stevensville and attended Anne Arundel Community College.

Surviving are his mother, Karen B. Becker of Silver Spring, his grandparents, Joseph and Doris Bello, and his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Nash, all of Stevensville.

Burial will be in Stevensville Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Tom Helfenbein Funeral Home in Chester.

Deceased Date: 2000-12-18

Obituary:
Michael Christopher Jeffrey of Claiborne, died on Monday, December 18, 2000 at the Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 31. 

He was the son of Harriet H. (Happy) Jarcynski of Claiborne and the late John Milo Jeffrey.

He was a 1988 Graduate of Queen Anne's High School in Centreville.
In addition to his mother and step-father, Walter Jarcynski, he is survived by two brothers, John Barry Jeffrey and Ronald Brent Jeffrey; one step sister Engenia Delcher of Seattle, Washington; his fiance, Regina Schmitt.