WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010

DEATHNOTICE

KEVIN R. GILLESPIE

GILLESPIE

On April 3, 2010, Kevin Rand Gillespie of Columbia, MD. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Marshall) Gillespie.Mr. Gillespie is preced- ed in death by his parents, Robert and Helen (Shoemacher) Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike (Rt. 108), Clarksville,MD 21029. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore, Past President's Heritage Scholarship, PO Box 4114, Timonium, MD 21094-4114 or to the Knights of Columbus Charity Corporation, St. Louis Council 11898, c/o Paul Blanchard, 5175 Green Bridge Rd., Dayton, MD 21036. Please see www.slackfuneralhome.com for online condolences and directions.

GRIFFITH

WILEY GAITHER GRIFFITH (Age 95)

General Farmer (livestock and crops) in the Derwood Laytsonville area of Upper Mont- gomery County and Pennsylvania for over 75 years, died at Montgomery General Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. Husband of 70 years of Carrie Allnutt Griffith. Survived by his wife and two daughters, Marilyn Griffith Newman and Barbara Jean Griffith. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m.Thursday, April 8 and funeral at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9 at the Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville, MD. Interment following services at Goshen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Laytonsville Lions Club Foundation (for com- munity service projects), P.O. Box 5111 Lay- tonsville,MD 20882 or Goshen Cemetery Asso- ciation, 10519 Bethesda Church Rd., Damas- cus,MD 20872.

GROO

DAVID KENNETH GROO (Age 68)

Of Sterling,VApassed away suddenly on March 29, 2010 in St. Croix, VI. Beloved husband of Linda for 43 years;devoted father of Laura Groo (predeceased), Diana Thornburgh, and Joanna Smith; loving grandfather of Luke, Mason, Jil- lian, Sadie, Zachary, Aldin, and Lauren. Survived by a brother Robert Groo and sisterVerna Groo. The family will receive friends on Friday April 9 at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service at Adams- Green Funeral Home in Herndon,VA.

HARRIS

ROBERT C. HARRIS

On April 4, 2010. Beloved father of eight. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family will received friends on Friday, April 9 from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at POPE FUNERAL

HOMES, Forestville Chapel, 5538 Marlboro Pk.

HASKELL

JOHN M. HASKELL, Retired Air Force

Of Ashburn, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was the husband of Jan Haskell. A service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Express condolences:

www.colonialfuneralhome.com

HATHAWAY

CAROLYNA.HATHAWAY "Connie" (Age 86)

Of Silver Spring, Maryland, died March 6, 2010, at Brandermill Woods Health Care Center, Midlothian, Virginia. She was born on January 5, 1924, of the late Francis and Lorena Allen in Beatrice, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Col. William H. Hathaway, Jr. (USAF Ret.). Also survived by her sons, Stephen A. Hathaway and Mark H. Hath- away; her daughters-in-law, Denise and Terry; and her grandchildren, Meryl, Alli- son, Ryan, Sean, and Cory. A lifelong student of the spoken word, and an inte- rior designer by profession, her passion for golf was exceeded only by her love of her family. An Inurnment service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010, at 10 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery, Columbar- ium, Court 6, Section I.

MAE GENEVA McCOY

Born February 8, 1959. Died March 25, 2010. She is the daughter of Bernard J. McCoy, Sr. and the late Mae L. McCoy. She is survived by two daughters, Laketta and Geneva; three brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren. Pre- ceded in death by brother, John McCoy. Service will be heldWednesday, April 7,Wake 10 to 11 a.m. Service will follow at 11 a.m. at Nazareth Baptist Church, 3935 7th St., NW,Washington, DC. Interment at Washington National Ceme- tery immediately following.

McPHERSON

ROBERTA.McPHERSON,III (Age 49)

Of Mt. Airy died on March 28, 2010, at his home. Born on August 24, 1960 in Alexandria, VA., he was the son of the late Robert A. Jr., and Caroline Carr McPherson. Surviving is one sister Caroline Lee McPherson of Mt. Airy. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at

www.staufferfuneralhome.com

MILLER

JOHN D. MILLER "Jack"

On Monday, April 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Gina Radl Miller and the late Sharon Davis Miller; father of Gregory Miller and Shelly Miller Baird; father-in-law of Kevin Baird; brother of William Miller. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to Jack's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, 1070 Cecil Ave., Millersville, MD on Friday, Apil 9 at 11 a.m. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Foundation, 6 Park Center Ct., Suite 201, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Attn: Mem- bership Dept., 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403. Online guestbook is available for your convenience at:

www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

PADGETT

PAULINE FLOURNOY PADGETT

HINTON-BOWMAN

EVELYN M. HINTON-BOWMAN

On Sunday, April 4, 2010 in Washington, DC. Wife of Caesar Bowman, Jr., mother of Jermyn Hinton and Ikeam Bowman. She is also sur- vived by sisters, Pat Jones and Norma Hinton, brother, Daniel Hinton and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14 M St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Interment in Resurrec- tion Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Inc., Alexandria,VA.

November 9, 1932 – March 26, 2010

LAURENÇOT

JUDY LAURENÇOT

Judith (née O’Brien) Laurençot passed away at home on March 26,2010 after a multi-year fight with Parkinson’s disease. Judy was born in New Rochelle, New York in 1932 and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She was an alumna of George- town Visitation Convent High School. She also attended Catholic University and graduated from Trinity College, Washing- ton, DC. After college, she worked as a reporter for The Washington Post. In 1955, Judy married René Laurençot and they moved to California and settled in La Cañada in 1964. She was a volunteer teacher and librarian at St. Bede The Venerable School and later became a volunteer librarian at the La Cañada Flintridge Library. She was also a Cub Scout Den Mother. Judy was known for her love of literature and music, as well as her great wit and kindness. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Nadine, Michelle, Colette and Denise, two sons, André and René, Jr.; and three grandchil- dren, Hana, Delavan and René. Funeral Mass isWednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bede Catholic Church, La Cana- da, CA. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena, CA Direc- tors.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband James Padgett. Left to cherished her memory are her children, James A., Michelle A., and Paulette D. Padgett; one grandson, Anthony Padgett (Tori); one loving sister, Aretha Flournoy; a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. On Friday, April 9, 2010, viewing will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, 16th and Newton Sts., NW from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 am.Interment GeorgeWashington Cemetery, Adelphi,MD. Services by McGUIRE.

RANDLE

MARIO LANZA RANDLE

On Monday, March 29, 2010 of Fort Wash- ington, MD. Devoted father Ashley Randle; loving son of Marylyn and Gilbert Randle. Also survived by one granddaughter; a host of other relatives and friends. He will be missed by K-9 Smokey. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD from 8 a.m. until time of funeral service at 9 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by STRICK- LAND FUNERAL SERVICES.

www.stricklandfuneralservices.com

SEWARD

MORTONWILLIAM SEWARD (Age 89)

On Monday April 5, 2010, peacefully entered into eternal rest.He is survived by beloved wife and high school sweetheart of 71 years, Evelyn Seward; devoted father of sons, Ronald (Paula) and Jeffrey (Rita). Predeceased by cherished daughter, Annette Porter (Joseph). He is also survived by grandchildren, Joseph (Lisa) and John Porter, Ronald Jr. and Andrea Seward; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Christo- pher Porter. A graduate of GeorgeWashington University, Morton was a career civil servant from 1945-1978. Upon retirement from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, he was awarded the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. He was a man who spoke through his deeds with great integrity and generosity of spirit. The family will receive friends at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St. Alexandria Va. 22314,Wednes- day April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations can be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Capital Hospice. Inter- ment will be private.

LEWIS

DORIS VIRGINIA LEWIS (Age 68)

Of Nokesville, VA, formerly of Washington, DC died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her home. Sur- vivors include two children, Michael Lewis and wife Carrie and Tammy Spinks and husband Chris; and four grandchildren, Kimberley and Christopher Spinks and Bobby and John Lewis. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St. Manassas, VA where a rosary will be said 3:30 p.m. Friday and where a prayer service will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. Condolences may be sent to

www.piercefh.com

CHRISTOPHER TERENCE SHEA (Age 54)

Of Denver, CO; formerly of Washington, DC died on March 31, 2010. He was a page in the House of Representatives for three years and graduated from the Capitol Page School in Washington, DC. He attended Bel- mont Abbey College and concluded his educa- tion at Loyola University in New Orleans. He is survived by his parents, Maureen and Terence Shea of Annandale, VA; brother Andrew Shea (Bellina) of Tustin, CA; sisters Hayes Shea (Joseph Dwyer) of Hingham,MA and Stephanie Shea-O'Connor (Michael) of Arlington, VA; his devoted partner of 17 years, Jill Hayes, of Denver and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him. A Mass at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown and inter- ment at Oak Hill Cemetery will be private.

Constantine and Kathryn King and Jacklyn (Anastasios) Zisos. Also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:30 p.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, Olney, MD, with interment following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Ln., Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. Arrange- ments entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.

JOSEPH FREDERICKWACKERMAN

On Monday, April 5, 2010, JOSEPH FREDERICKWACKERMAN ofWash- ington, DC. Beloved husband of Ann Constantine; brother-in-law of Joe (Barbara) and Paul (Dawn) Constantine; uncle of Kelly (Billy) Wenzel, Lisa, Mara, Gina and Cara

SHEA

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WILLIAM LEWIS

LEWIS

On March 30, 2010 ofWashington,DC. Survived by wife, Josephine Lewis; two sons, Gregory and William Lewis; other relatives and friends. Visitation, 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m., Thursday, April 8 at Mt. CalvaryWay of the Cross Church, 306 Hill Rd., Landover, MD. Services by JB JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.

MARION

JOSEPHANDERSON MARION,JR.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 of Arlington, VA. Beloved husband of Mary Frances; father of Molly Marion and her husband Thomas, Elizabeth Smith and her husband Joseph, Matthew A. Marion and his wife Julie; grand- father of Jay Smith and his wife Melinda, Matthew Smith, Dolphine D'Amora, Connor Marion and Celia Marion; great-grandfather of Rowan Smith. Friends may call at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd. from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 9. Memorial Mass will be held 12 Noon Saturday, April 10 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 2002 N. Randolph St., Arlington, VA. Interment at a later date Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edward Douglas White Council of the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Rd., ArlingtonVA 22207.

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FALK E. SHERMAN

SHERMAN

Falk Elliott Sherman, 90, died April 3, 2010 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. A native born Washingtonian, he graduated from Eastern High School (Class of 1936), served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II, and was employed by the Washington Post Company for forty-two years. Beloved husband of Jean E. Sherman for sixty years, he is also survived by four children, Charles, David, Judith, and Robert, six grand- children and five great-grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association.

SHIMEK

JOSEPH F. SHIMEK, JR.

OnApril 4, 2010, JOSEPH F. SHIMEK, JR. Beloved husband of Elizabeth M.(nee Kirschke) Shimek; devoted father of Mary T. (Mark) Del Bianco, Joseph F. (Ann) Shimek, III and Michele Shimek (Bonnie). Also survived by six grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD and on Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Rd., Suite 350, Hunt ValleyMD21031 or the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, 4813 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda,MD20814.

www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

STEVENS

JAMES BRENAN STEVENS "Frinky/Steve"

Peacefully, on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Beloved adoptive brother of William B. Clark and Sarah R. Swales.He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation, Thursday, April 8, 9 a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. at Stewart Funeral Home, 4001 Benning Rd., N.E. Inter- ment Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. Ser- vices by JORDAN FUNERAL SERVICE.

SWAN

ROBERT SHERIDANSWAN (Age 77) Captain USN (Retired)

Retired career Naval Officer died Saturday, April 3, 2010, following a short illness. Robert was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on July 15, 1932. He was a 34 year resident of the Washington, DC area. After joining the U.S. Navy, Robert commanded the following ships: the USS Navajo, USS Salinan, USS Vance, and the USS Steinaker. He retired from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C. in 1982. In retirement, he served in the rank of Grandpa to his three grandchildren, where he brought them joy and laughter on a daily basis. Beloved husband of Carolyn L. Swan, he is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth, son-in law Neil, and three grandchildren: Cameron, Ryan and Meaghan, all of Fairfax, Virginia. Robert was predeceased by his son, Robert. Services and interment private.

www.fmfh.com

TOUHEY

BRENDA J.TOUHEY

On Thursday, April 1, 2010 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Touhey, III; loving mother of David, Bridget, Marya,Matthew and Michael; sister of Charles and Karen Kuhn; grandmother of Aleana and Richard Kuhn and Quinn and Caroline Touhey. Memorial Mass will be offered at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St., N.W.Washington, DC Thursday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., N.E.Washington, DC 20017.Arrangements by DeVOL.

UNDERWOOD

ROBERT MASON UNDERWOOD, JR. "Robby"

On April 3, 2010. The beloved son of Robert M. Underwood, Sr. and Deborah J. Underwood; brother of Bobbie Jean Farrell (Patrick) and Matthew B. Underwood; uncle to Brianna, Mikayla and Mason Farrell; grandson of Kather- ine Underwood. Family and friends will be received at LEE FUNERAL HOME, CoventryWay and Branch Ave., Clinton, MD on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton,MD.

USILTON

JEAN TINSLEY USILTON

On April 5, 2010, Jean Tinsley Usilton, of Columbia, MD, beloved wife of 52 years of Joseph Leo Usilton; mother of Michael J. Usilton and his wife Loretta, of Mt. Airy, MD and Leslie Jean Camarano and her husband John of Beltsville, MD; sister of J. Roger TInsly and his wife Sharon of Prattville, AL. Ms. Usilton is also survived by her grandchildren, Craig Usilton, Bonnie Hines, Steven and Julia Camarano. The family will receive friends at a Memorial Gathering on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, (Wilde Lake Interfaith Center), Columbia, MD 21044. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the above church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, (www.nationalmssoci- ety.org/chapters/MDM/index.aspx) Interment will be held at a later date. Please see www.slackfuneralhome.com for online condo- lences and directions.

VARONE

VERAVARONE "Skippy"

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 of Gaithers- burg,MD. Beloved wife of the late RalphVarone and the late Vincent L. Combs; mother of Jerry Combs; grandmother of Nicholas V. Combs, Patrick L. Combs and his wife, Kait; great- grandmother of Chloe Skye Combs; sister-in- law of Betty Jean Mahood and Margie Skean. Mrs. Varone is also survived by her step- children, Linda Varone and Larry Varone and his wife, Karen; and by her nephew, Larry Rose. Memorial service will be held at Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Chevy Chase United Methodist Church at the above address. Please view and sign family guest- book at:

www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

WACKERMAN

ALEXZENIA CALHOUN " Ella"

Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother

Tom, Carolyn and Kim Kelly

12/26/1915 - 5/7/1982

In Loving Memory of Our

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WETHERALL

HAZEL KIRKWETHERALL (Age 95)

Of Manassas, Virginia died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her home.

She was born September 29, 1914 in Flo- rence, Virginia, daughter of the late Allen and Katherine (Lucas) Kirk. She was a graduate of Herndon High School, Hern- don, Virginia and worked for the DC government. She also worked at Yorkshire Supply until retiring in 1979.

Survivors include three nieces, Jane Albrite, June Albrite and Diana Hancock; brother-in-law, Buck Albrite and Cathy Fontana, loving caregiver and friend.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Man- assas, VA. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday at Manassas City Ceme- tery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Man- assas, Virginia 20109-6434.

Condolences may be sent to

www.piercefh.com

WHITE

EDWARD L.WHITE, SR.

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Husband of the late Jean C. White; father of Sharon E. and Edward L. White, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME, 4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville,

MD, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice.

www.borgwartfuneralhome.com

WHITTIER

BONNIE GLORIA SLOTKIN 4/7/1945 - 3/8/2000

It has been 10 years and we miss you more today than ever.You're in our hearts and minds on your birthday, as with every day.

Love, David, Sharon, Jayme, Ben, Jon, Ellie, Melanie and Marc

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FAIRCLOTH

CAROLYN E.MARX (Age 79) SUMNER GAGE WHITTIER

Honorable Sumner Gage Whittier of Ellicott City, MD, formerly of Everett, MA, after a distinguished career as a public servant, died January 8, 2010, at 98. Interment was in Everett, MA. A graduate of Boston Uni- versity, he served as Administrator of Vet- erans' Affairs under President Eisenhower. He headed SSI at the Social Security Admin- istration in Baltimore. He was Lt. Governor in Massachusetts, as well as Senator and State Rep and was a Lt. in WWII in the US Navy. Beloved husband of 38 years to the late Jessie (Johnston) Whittier. He leaves his children, Jaye Whittier and her husband, Alexander H. Sands III of Gloucester, MA, Janis Whittier of Ellicott City, MD and Jill Kelly of Vancouver, WA, his sister,Mona Jeane Somerville of Everett, his grandchil- dren, Alex and his wife, Lidiane Sands, Ashley Sands, Jennifer, Heather and Eliz- abeth Mackenzie and a great grandson, Alexander Sands. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Whittier.

Memorial Service in First Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd., Ellicott City, MD on Saturday, April 10 at 10 A.M. Friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to First United Parish, 460 Broadway, Everett,MA02149.

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TERENCE E.WILKINSON "Gene"

Departed this life on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Son of Teresa D. and the late Joseph N. Wilkin- son, Sr.; husband of Tonya M.; devoted father of three children and two stepchildren. Wake service 10 a.m., funeral service 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 3600 Brightseat Rd., Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

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and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 9 from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at POPE FUNERAL HOMES, Forestville Chapel, 5538 Marlboro Pike. Interment delayed to April 19 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, at 1 p.m.

WILSON

THOMAS L.WILSON (Age 94)

Passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living of Columbia, MD on Sunday April 4, 2010. Tom Wilson was born in Mansfield, Ohio and served honorably during WWII in the Pacific as a flight engineer in the Army Air Corps. After leaving the service he worked as an aeronautical engineer for the Office of Naval Research in Washington,DC. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lillian G. Wilson. He is survived by a sister, Anne Dietzel of Baton Rouge, LA; two daughters, Barbara Daire Woodward of Brookeville, MD and Susan B. Wilson of Alexandria, VA; and two grandchildren, Christa L. and Justin D. LeGrande, of Brookeville, MD. A memorial service honoring Tom will be held at Unity of Fairfax on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name to Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton,VA 22124 will be gratefully accepted.

INMEMORIAM

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MAUDE M. GIBSON August 28, 1919 April 3, 2010

After a brief illness. She is survived by a daughter, a great-granddaughter; a great- great-grandson; other relatives and friends. On Thursday, April 8, friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at Church of the Nativity, 6001 13th Street NW. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Send condolences towww.marshallsfuneralhome.com

HAMPTON

ELIZABETH J.WILLIAMS

On Friday, April 2, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. Beloved wife of Jesse J. Williams for 55 years; devoted mother of Deborah, Jackie and Ber- nadette; grandmother of Melanie, Brittney and Brandie. She is also survived by one son-in- law, Frank; other relatives and many friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 9 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave., SE. Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry, Pastor. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Scholarship Fund of the DC Chapter of the North Carolina A & T State University Alumni Association, Inc., 1810 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Arrangements by PINCKNEY-SPANGLER.

PAULINE WILLIAMS

On April 5, 2010. Beloved wife of Seeman J. Williams. She is also survived by three children, See- man J. Williams, Jr., Paula R. Wilkins and Sean J. Williams; 10 grandchil- dren, four sisters, two brothers

On April 4, 2010 of College Park, MD. Wife of George L. Marx, mother of William Todd (Marie) Marx, Kitty (Scott) Marx, Mary (Robert) Cancilla and John (Cathy) Marx. Grandmother of Gregg Marx; Caitlin, Shane and Kylie Cancilla; Christo- pher, Evan and Alex Marx. Family will receive visitors on Friday, April 9 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,MD. A memorial Mass will be held at the Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Road, College Park, MD on Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Interment at a later date. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Cottey College, 1000W. Austin Blvd., Nevada,MO 64772.

www.gaschs.com

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ARTHUR FAIRCLOTH "Art" (Age 88)

Of Fredericksburg passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at MaryWashington Hospital Emergency Center. Art enjoyed many sports including; golf, which he mostly played in Fairfax and Fredericksburg; bird hunting, he wouldn’t shoot an animal with four legs, and foot- ball. He attended and played football for Anacostia High School inWashington,D.C., where he earned a full athletic scholarship with North Carolina State University. After college, Art went on to play football for the NewYork Giants during the 1947 season in the triple threat position. Art worked for NBC Television inWashing- ton, D.C. for 25 years retiring in the late 1970’s. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by a daughter, Anne Fair- cloth of Spotsylvania County; a son, Arthur M. Faircloth and his wife, Sharon of War- renton; a granddaughter, Laura M. Fair- cloth-Vandegrift of South Carolina; and a great grandson, Garrett B. Vandegrift of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie M. Faircloth. In lieu of flowers Art’s family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 101, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Online condolences may be expressed to Art’s family at foundandsons.com.

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LELIA MYERS HURD 8/29/43 - 4/7/07

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved

we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller"

The Myers and Ferreira Families

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feries "nana"; six sisters, two brothers, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held on April 8, 2010, viewing 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, 1607 Monroe St.N.W.Washington,DC 20010. Sign guestbook at

www.marshallsfuneralhome.com

MARX

BRISHELL TASHE' JONES (Age 16)

Was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Nardyne Jefferies and Lennox Jones; grand- parents, James Harold Jefferies, Linda Jefferies and Patricia Jef-

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DALE THOMAS SPHAR (Age 71)

Died peacefully on April 4, 2010 of complica- tions from acute leukemia. Born March 10, 1939 in Pittsburgh PA.He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Christine; his three sons, David, Michael, and Steven; his three grandchildren, Jackson, Logan and Leah.He is also survived by his sister JoAnn Montgomery, and her children. Friends rceived 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.,Thursday, April 8 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152, where funeral service will be held Friday,April 9 at 10 a.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, P.O. Box 3968, Gaithersburg,MD20885

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JOHN A.HAMPTON, JR. (Age 61)

John A Hampton, Jr, born in Sylva, NC on June 26, 1948 to John A. and Gladys McDaniel of Hampton. He grew up in Hampton and graduated from Hampton High School in 1968. He worked many years for the Daily Press until 1984. Had a wonderful career as the Washington Post Distributor for the Williams- burg area, earning the honor of “ Year”.He retired in 2000.

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He is survived by his wife of 41 years Katherine “Kay” Hampton; one daughter Katherine “Beth” Rock and husband K.C.; grandchildren: Carrie, Kelly and Aaron; one sister Judy Jenkins; brother-n-Law Burtis Hampton and wife Vivian; nieces and nephews, Becky Nay, Jimmy New- man, Tammy Hall, Seth Hampton and Rebekah Barton.

A graveside service will be held onWednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to James City County Rescue Squad, 5077 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Online condolences maybe registered atwww.bucktroutfuneralhome.net

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