MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010 DEATHNOTICE


HERSHBAUM


(Norman) Lang; devoted grandfather of Lisa, Adam, David, Tracy and Andrew; adored great- grandfather of Jamar,Jamario and Gavin; loving brother of Sylvia and the late Arnold, Cyril and Hetty.Graveside services will be held Monday,December 27, 2010 (Today), 12 noon at Mount Lebanon Cemetery,Adelphi, MD.The family will be observing Shiva Monday through Thursday with services at 8p.m. and Saturday at 7p.m. at the home of Moiraand Leon Green. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to Tikvat Israel Congregation, Hebrew Home of GreaterWashington or acharity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION,3014-217-9400. www.sagelfuneraldirection.com


HIGGINS LINDAHIGGINS


On December 21, 2010. Devoted wife of James Higgins; loving mother of Sabrina Carter and Serena Higgins.She is also survived by three grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers and many other relatives and friends.Visitation December 29 from 10 a.m. until hour of service 11 a.m. at the New Image Community Baptist Church, 1839 Alabama Ave.,SE. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.Services by BIANCHI.


JOHNSON ANNA JJOHNSON


On December 22, 2010 in Alexandria, VA. She is survived by her loving husband, Max Johnson; sister,Sue J. Loper;nieces and nephews.Friends may call at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home,1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexan- dria, VA 22302 on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 from 6to8p.m. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday,December 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


MAXHERSHBAUM On December 25, 2010, MAX HER- SHBAUM of Rockville,MDformerly of South Africa. Beloved husband of Miriam Hershbaum; loving father of Joy (Joe) Kramer,Moira (Leon) Green and the late Cheryl


DEATHNOTICE LUCILLE O.MOORE


MOORE


On December 23, 2010, Lucille O. Moore of Frederick, MD.Beloved wife of Robert A. Moore,Sr.;devoted mother of Robert A. Moore, Jr.and his wife,Betti of Middletown, MD; grandmother of Robin A. Moore and his wife, Stacey of Houston, TX and Rebecca Ashleigh Moore of Shepherdstown,WV. Also survived by special "daughter", Stacy Houser of Rockville, MD.Services to be held 2p.m., Wednesday December 29 from Donald B.Thompson Funer- al Home,31E.Main St., Middletown, MD. Interment at alater date in Arlington National Cemetery.Memorial contributions to American Red Cross or Hospice of Frederick County. Online guestbook available at: DBThompsonfuneralhome.com


MORELAND


ERNEST MORELAND The Prince George County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association will hold amemorial service for Ernest Moreland, Life Member of the Cap- tial Heights V.F.D. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 7p.m. at the


Lee Funeral Home,6633 Old Alexander Ferry Rd., Clinton,MD.


William L. Smith, Jr., President Rev.W.H.Litchfield, Chief Chaplain


POWELL


DAVIDANTHONYPOWELL "Soup" November28, 1986 -December 16, 2010 Beloved son of Brenda Bracy and cherished brother of Devon Montoute.Visitation, Tues- day,December 28, 9:30 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. at The Tabernacle Church, 11601 S. Laurel Drive,Laurel,MD.Interment Harmony Memori- al Park.


QUILL BRIANTHOMAS QUILL KAHN


On Saturday,December 25, 2010, of Lothian, MD.Beloved father of Sean and Scott (Kathy) Quill; brother of Maureen Orndorff,Joanne Bennett, Terry Quill, Kathleen Lee,John Quill and Carol Quill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD,Wednesday, December 29, from 12 to 1p.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 1p.m. Interment to follow. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


RAGONESE LOUIS FRANK RAGONESE DORIS OLSON KAHN


Of Bethesda, MD passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Dr.Robert Kahn; son, Ross and daughter,Marta. Mrs.Kahn was born in Erie, PA on April 19, 1930. She graduated from Academy High School in 1947 and received aBachelor's degree in English from Syracuse University in 1951. She attended the University of Stockholm where she studied economics through afellowship from the American Scan- dinavian Society.She worked for USIA from 1953 until the early 60's and after devoting 20 years to raising her children, managed the Trademark Search Library at the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office from 1985-1997. She was an accomplished classical pianist and played with several chamber groups in the area. She was also involved with the Levine School of Music. AMemorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1p.m. in the Little Sanctuary on the grounds of theWashington Cathedral. In lieu of flowers,donations may be sent to The Levine School of Music,Attn: Development, 2801 Upton St., N.W.,Washington,DC 20008.


KAPLAN MIRIAMT.KAPLAN


Beloved wife of Morton Kaplan, loving mother of Ricky Kaplan, Linda Pike,and Karen Zaucha; mother-in-law of Patty Kaplan, Bruce Edward Pike,Jr.,and Chris Zaucha; sister of Charlie Troshinsky; grandmother of Bruce Edward Pike, III, Casey Pike,Michelle Pike,Deanna Zaucha, Brad Zaucha, Shelby Kaplan, and Jessica Kaplan; great-grandmother of Bruce Edward Pike IV;passed away on December 25, 2010 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Services will be held graveside at 2p.m. on Monday,December 27 in the Garden of Solomon at Resthaven Memorial Gardens,9501 U.S. Route 15 N, Frederick, MD.Please omit flowers.Donations in Miriam’smemory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure,Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas,TX75265-0309 (www.komen.org).


Arrangements KRCHA RICHARDVINCENT KRCHA (Age 75)


Of Laurel,MD died Sunday,December 19, 2010 at the Laurel Regional Hospital. He was the loving husband of his wife of 51 years,the late Ayako M. Krcha who died on October 6, 2008. Family and friends will be receivedWednesday, December 29 from 10 until 10:30 a.m. at the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home,6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg.A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated Wednesday,11a.m. at St. Joseph’sCatholic Church, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, Maryland 21784. Interment will follow the mass at Springfield Cemetery in Sykesville,Maryland. Online condolences may be made towww.jnzumbrunfuneralhome.com.


LEACOCK ALICE R. LEACOCK


On Thursday,December 23, 2010 of Frederick, MD,formerly of Gainesville,FLand Rockville, MD.Beloved wife of 59 years of John D. Leacock; loving mother of Connie Leacock, Brian Leacock, Beth Alliger,Andrea Conrad, Albert Leacock, Maureen Kinsey,Annette Thompson and Leslie Coble; sister of Mary Brussell; grandmother of 21; great grandmoth- er of two.The family will receive friends at St. Mary’sCatholic Church, 520 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville,MDonWednesday,December 29, 2010 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memo- rial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’schoice.Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com.


LEONARD EDDIE LEE LEONARD


On December14, 2010 Devoted husband of the late Albirtha H. Leonard entered into eter- nal rest. He is survived by his three children. Service will be held on December28, 2010 at Stewart Funeral Home,4001 Benning Rd., NE from 11 to 12 p.m.


MATZKIN


WILLIAM L.MATZKIN On December 25, 2010, WILLIAM L. MATZKIN of Rockville,MD. Beloved companion of Mary Tibbets Ben- nett. Also survived by nephew, Richard A. Shapp and niece, Joanne E. Shapp.Services will be


private.Inlieu of flowers,memorial contribu- tions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville,MD 20850. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION,INC., Rockville, MD,301-217-9400 www.sagelfuneraldirection.com


McDOWELL LOMAS McDOWELL (Age 75)


On Sunday,December 19, 2010, of Forestville, MD.Beloved husband of Juanita V. McDowell; loving father of Ricardo McDowell; cherished grandfather of Ricardo B. McDowell; devoted employee of the Christian Brothers.Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD,onTuesday,December 28, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m., where aFuneral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment De La Salle Cemetery, Beltsville,MD. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


ROBBINS JACKB.ROBBINS (Age 87)


Jack B. Robbins,Major General, U. S. Air Force (Ret.) and co-founder of Robbins- Gioia, Inc., passed away December 16, 2010 in Loudoun County.Hegrew up in New Albany,MS, and was the devoted husband for 67 years of Constance Knott Robbins, also of New Albany.Jack enlisted in the US Army reserve in March, 1943. He was commissioned through the aviation cadet training program and held pilot, navigator, and flight engineer ratings.Jack flew the C-119 “Flying Boxcar” during the Korean War. When he retired in 1975, he was the Air Force Director of Data Automation and Commander of the Air Force Data Automation Agency.OnAugust 1, 1980, Jack and John Gioia formed Robbins-Gioia, Inc., acompany dedicated to helping man- age large projects in the public and private sectors.In1988, Jack retired from Robbins- Gioia. He served on R-G’sboard of directors and as president and member of the Air Force C4 Association. In 1997, Jack and his wife,Connie,moved from their home in Annandale,VA., to Falcons Landing, a continuing care community in Sterling, VA. There,Jack was an active member of the investment club and the chapel committee, and served the community in avariety of volunteer capacities,including dispensing prescription medicines to residents at the on-site pharmacy.Jack and Connie have four children and three grandchildren. He was agenerous supporter of the University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, and an avid fan of Crimson Tide Football. He loved his God, his country,his family,and his friends.Helived his life following the principles of integrity,hard work, caring, and true friendship.His genuine kindness touched all who knew him. Services for Jack Robbins are: Viewing -Tuesday, December 28, from 2to4p.m. and 6 to 8p.m. at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle Southeast, Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone (703) 777-6000. Memorial Service -Wednesday,December 29, at 1 p.m. at Falcons Landing Chapel, 20540 Falcons Landing Circle,Sterling, VA 20165. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled for Thursday,February 17 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,the family requests that donations be made to: The Jack and Constance Robbins Endowed Scholarship Fund, The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences,POBox 870269, Tuscaloosa,AL 35487


ROCHE MOLLYW.ROCHE


side services and interment will be held on Monday,December 27 at 1p.m. at King David Memorial Gardens,7400 Lee Highway,Falls Church, VA.The family will be observing Shiva at the residence of Laurence and Jodi Monday immediately following the service until 9p.m. Contributions may be made to Jewish Social Services Agency.Arrangements by HINES RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, INC.under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Wash- ington Contract.


On Saturday,December 25, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD.Beloved wife of the late Morris Roche; devoted mother of Laurence M.Groner (Jodi F. Lipson); cherished grandmother of Johannah Beth Groner.Grave-


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RISLEY EDWARD M. RISLEY


On December 24, 2010 in Alexandria, VA.Heis survived by his loving wife of 61 years Cynthia Risley; sons,Christopher (Erica Nol), John, and Paul Risley; and granddaughters,Carla, Suzanne and Brynna. Amemorial service will be held on Wednesday,December 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Goodwin House of Alexandria, 4800 Fillmore Ave.,Alexandria, VA 22311. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to either Goodwin House Foundation or Friends of Dyke Marsh, P.O. Box 7183, Alexandria, VA 22307-0183. Arrangements by EVERLY-WHEAT- LEY.


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Of Vienna, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Bar- baraBurlingame; father of Kevin Ragonese and Jinu Patel (Bijal); son of Frank Louis Ragonese; brother of Joe (Joan McLaughlin) Ragonese, Maria Ragonese,Joyce (Fabio) Volterraand Tommy (Cheryl) Ragonese and the late Betty Duffy; grandfather of Shailee and Shaan. Family and friends are invited to Louis' Life Celebration at MONEY AND KING FUNERAL HOME, 171 West Maple Ave.,Vienna, VA on Tuesday, December 28 from 6to8p.m. andWednesday, December 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at alater date. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS,66675. Please view and sign the guestbook at www.moneyandking.com


RICCIARDELLA ROSEANTOINETTE RICCIARDELLA


On Thursday,December 23, 2010 of Wheaton, MD.Beloved wife of Joseph Ricciardella; moth- er of Michael, Daniel (Idalina), Joseph (Geralyn), Vincent (Shane) and Christopher Ricciardella; grandmother of Justin, Jeremy,Nicholas, Michael, Joseph, Nicolette and Daniel. Also survived by her two sisters.Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home,500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday from 2to4p.m. and 7 to 9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine Laboure,11801 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD on Wednesday,December 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


EILEEN W.GEBHARDTTREICHLER


Died suddenly on December 21, 2010 in Mel- bourne,Florida. Eileen was the beloved wife of Dr.Howard Treichler;anadored mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She is survived by her husband, her seven children, Lee Treichler,Ellen Aschenbrenner,Lynn Toth, Kim Harsher,Susan Schleith, Nadine Harper, and Howard Treichler and their spouses,22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; by her sister,Maryanne Ellis and her sister-in-law, Bo Gebhardt. She graduated from Houghton College where she played varsity basketball, sang in the choir and met her future husband. After working at the Library of Congress,she devoted her life to nurturing her family and supporting her husband in his medical practice in Virginia. She cherished her golden years living with her husband in Floridana Beach. Amemorial service will be held at Brownlie- Maxwell Funeral Home,Melbourne,FL, Thurs- day,December 30 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Houghton College, Houghton,NewYork, 14744.


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CARRIE B.VERNON (Age 96)


On Saturday,December 18, 2010 peacefully passed in Rossville,GA. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry L. Vernon. She is survived by her daughters,Jean A. (Morris) De Simone and C. Janet (Thomas) Francella; seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday,December 28 from 10 to 12 noon at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Ave.,Cheverly,MD, with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 12 noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery,Clinton,MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to St.Ambrose Catholic Church. www.gaschs.com


WEISS MAEWEISS


On Friday,December 24, 2010, MAE WEISS of Rockville,MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph H.Weiss; devoted mother of David (Gail) Weiss and Fredric Weiss; cherished grandmother of Joanna


Weiss (Dan DeLeo) and Gregory Weiss; adored great-grandmother of Avaand Jesse DeLeo. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Mount Hebron Ceme- tery,Queens,NY. Family will be observing Shiva at the residence of David and Gail Weiss on Thursday,December 30 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and on Sunday 6:30 to 9p.m. In Mrs.Weiss' name contributions may be made to Bethesda Jewish Congregation or the American Jewish Committee.Arrangements by HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, INC.under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington Contract.


WESLEY


Friends received on Thursday,December 30, 2010 from 5to8p.m. with Funeral Service at 7p.m. at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Ave.,LaPlata,MD20646 (301-934- 2920). Interment at alater date at Arlington National Cemetery.Memorial contributions to Charles County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,10200 La Plata Road, La Plata, MD 20646 or to the Alzheimer’sAssociation, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata,MD20646.


January 11, 1929 -December 22, 2010 Beloved widow of Edmere; mother of Walter Whittemore,Beverly Raimondo,Linda Haletsky, Mary Alice O’Brien and Kathleen Ganley.Sur- vived by grandchildren and great grandchil- dren.


WINFIELD MARYWINFIELD


Over 25 years of volunteer service at Wolf Trap and frequent participator of Fairfax County Exchange Student Program. She loved giving back to her family and friends.She will be missed.


Funeral services will be held at Fairfax Memo- rial Funeral Home,9902 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment to immediately follow at Fairfax Memorial Park.


Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Wolf Trap Foundation for the Per- forming Arts 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182 wolftrap.org or Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave.,7th fl., New York, NY 10001 alzfdn.org


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December20, 2010, KAYFRANCIS (WILSON) WRIGHT of Accokeek,MD. Funeral service Tuesday,December 28, J. B. Jenkins Funeral Home,Viewing 12:30 p.m., Services 1p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.Repass at Chapel Oak Fire Department.


ZEIDNER


the late Monroe Lenoff; beloved friend and sister-in-law of the late Dorothy Zeidner and cherished grandmother of Josi Suslov,Simon and Kendall Zeidner.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, 16225 Batchellor's Forest Rd., Olney,MD. Interment will follow at Judean Memorial Gardens.In Mrs.Zeidner memory contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave.,NW, Suite 800.Washington, DC 20004. Arrangements by HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME INC., under Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington Contract.


SYLVIA LENOFF ZEIDNER On Saturday,December 25, 2010, SYLVIA L. ZEIDNER of Silver Spring, MD.Beloved wife of Philip M. Zei- dner;beloved mother of Nancy Suslov (IIya), Bob Zeidner (Susan) and Rita Zeidner;beloved sister of


CHRISTINE LYNNE GUTHRIE


Christine will be profoundly missed by her family, loved ones, and all whom she touched with her spirit.


Christine Lynne Guthrie, born on January 31, 1971, was abright light to her family,coworkers, friends, and students. She passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010.


After graduating from Friends School of Baltimore,


ELEANORWALTERWESLEY (Age 88) Long-timeWoodward&Lothrop Employee On December 23, 2010 of Temple Hills,MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles Anderson Wesley; sister- in-law of Millie Walter;aunt of Stephen (Julie) Walter;and great- aunt of Craig and Michael Walter.


WILLIAM DUBOIS CHEEK, SR.


Of District Heights,MDdeparted this life Wednesday,December 22, 2010. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife,Barbara; daughters, Kimberly C. Farrow and Phyllis N. Cheek- Walker;sons,William II and John Jay(Krisy); grandsons,Marc and Miles Walker;one broth- er,Garland (Bessie);two sisters,Marjorie Casey and Agnes Foushee; goddaughter Taren Spear- man; ahost of other relatives,friends and church members.Viewing from 9a.m. until time of service,11a.m., Wednesday,Decem- ber 29, 2010 at Mt. Jezreel Baptist Church, 420 University Boulevard, East, Silver Spring, MD.Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.Send condolences to:www.marshallmarchfh.com.


DENISE R. LEFEBVRE


On Thursday,December 23, 2010 of Falls Church,VA.Beloved mother of Daniel C. Lefeb- vre,Jr.and Jacqueline Lefebvre (Douglas) Lamb; grandmother of Daniel C. Lefebvre,III. and Mitchell and Marshall Lamb.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday,December 28 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 103 N. Spring St., Falls Church,VA.Interment National Memorial Park. Family requests contributions may be to Friends of Homeless Animals,P.O. Box 2575, Merrifield,VA 22116-2575.


WALTER RALPH TOLSON, SR. FORD PAYNE


Of Southeast, DC died on Friday,December 17, 2010 at Meritus Health Center at age 79. His beloved wife,Elsie preceded him in death. Walter is survived by his two children, daughter Fonda R. Smyers and son, Larry D. Tolson, Sr.Brother of Florence Pogue,Sylvia Jeter,Fred Tolson and John Tolson; loving grandfather of Duane,Lawrence,Perry,Larry Jr., Lance,Lenard, LaTise,Lisa, LaShawn, Lyric and Leah Tolson and Corina, Michael, Andre Smyers,Jr. and great-grandfather of Zakiyah, Michae,Khamari, Lemar,Bria, LaRon, Logan, London, Lauren, ArMarionna, Zyair,Michael, Jr, Maniyah, Chayce,Crystal, Caden and Davon. He was also preceded in death by his mother Helen Tolson; ason Walter R. Tolson, Jr., a brother Robert Tolson; granddaughter LaKita Tolson and great-grandson Mario,Jr. He will be missed by numerous in-laws; other relatives and friends.Walter Tolson, Sr.will rest at STEW- ART FUNERAL HOME, 4001 Benning Rd. NE on Monday,December 27 from 6to8p.m. Services will be held at New Life Seven Day Adventist Church, 7401 Muncaster Mills Rd., Gaithersburg, MD on Tuesday,December 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. Services by STEWART.


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RYDEL


On December 21, 2010 of Falls Church VA., beloved husband of Suzanne Hughes Rydel. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Pennsylva- nia. He attended the Univ.ofPittsburgh prior to joining the US Air Force.Hewas agraduate of the American University where he also took post-graduate classes.For more than 40 yrs. he was employed by the MITRE Corporation as asystems engineer. He was aloving father to his son Robert and daughter-in-law Christine,his stepchildren Mark (Jennifer); Sarah Walpole Gray (Ross) and EthanWalpole as well his grandchildren Lauren and Sean Rydel; Callum and Thomas Gray and Matthew Walpole.Heisalso survived by his brother Albert (Charlsie) along with many nieces and nephews. He had alove of photography,astronomy and boating.Hewas avery kind, caring and generous man who spread his goodwill on many people but especially on children. After aprivate burial, AMemorial Visitation with family and friends will be held on Decem- ber 29, from 5to8p.m. at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home,9900 Braddock Road in Fairfax VA.More info atwww.fmfh.com.


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JOHNNIE E.CARTER (Age 56)


Of Duluth, GA, formerly of Washington, DC died December 15, 2010. Memorial services for Johnnie will be held Tuesday,December 28, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4300 16th Street NW,Washington, DC 20011. Fellowship will begin at 6p.m. and services will com- mence at 7p.m. In lieu of flowers,the family would appreciate donations to Grace Lutheran Church in Johnnie's name.Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory,Duluth Chapel 770-476- 2535.


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ALTHEA M. KELLEY


On December 15, 2010. Wife of the late Lawrence A. Kelley; devoted mother of Evelyn Minor and Edward Minor-Bey; stepmother of Larry M. Kelley,Pamela S. Kucerak, (Chester) and Patricia M. Plaugher (Preston Scott). Also survived by four grandchildren, Carland, Asia, Amber and T.J.;three godchildren, Tonya, Rhoda and Michael; ahost of cousins,nieces, nephews and very dear family friends.Family will receive friends on Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 1600 Morris Road, SE, Wash- ington, DC 20020, visitation, 9a.m.; Mass, 10 a.m. Arrangement by Lee Funeral Home, Clinton,MD.


KATHEDRA SMITH


On Tuesday,December 21, 2010. Beloved wife of Otha Smith, Sr.; devoted mother of Otha Smith, Jr (Johnetta). She is also survived by three grandchildren, Otha, III, Brian and Nicole Smith; three great-grandchildren, Alana Green- wall, Bria and Julian Smith; other relatives and friends.Mrs.Smith will lie in state at Purity Baptist Church, 1325 Maryland Ave.,NE, Tues- day,December 28, 9a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. Services by STEWART.


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BEULAH FORD


Peacefully departed this life on December 15, 2010. She leaves to mourn six grandchildren, and ahost of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband and two daughters,Joshua Ford, II and BarbaraE.Scott; and one son James Pryor.Visitation onTuesday, December 28 from 9a.m. until hour of service at 11 a.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2600 PSt. N.W.,Washington, DC.Interment Pleasant Valley Memorial Park,Annandale,VA.


BENITALYNN PAYNE On Tuesday,December 21, 2010, BENITALYNN PAYNE went home to be with the Lord. She is the beloved wife of Ronald Payne,Sr., loving mother of Ronald Payne, Jr.Also survived by her parents


Wilbert and Catherine Fletcher;grandmoth- er Veronica Fletcher;siblings,Dana Fletcher, Pamela Hamilton and Tonya Jackson. She was preceded in death by her brother Wilbert "Billy" Fletcher.Visitation on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 from 10 a.m. until homegoing celebration at 11 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Rd., Suitland, MD.Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.Arrangements by HODGES &EDWARDS.


GILBERT


She is remembered as an interesting, caring, and giving person. Extremely private in her personal life,her wit and modesty were hallmarks of aremarkable woman who remained faithful to her fiancé, who died ahero in WWII. Her natural inclination and ability to offer hospitality provided atouch of elegance and great joy to multitudes in her public life.


She is survived by nephews,Doug Sanders, of Potomac,MDand Frank Sanders of Devils Tower,WY; and niece,SaraGilbert of Colorado Springs,CO.


BETTY LOUISE GILBERT


Born September 29, was returned to God on December 23, 2010. In life,she served as Administrative Assistance to the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board, retiring in 1978. During her employment,she was twice awarded the Department of Army’sDecora- tion for Meritorious Civilian Service.Early in her career,she served overseas with the American Red Cross from 1946 to 1949 in based in Germany.


She was an Elder at the National Presbyter- ian Church. She served as President of the Business and Professional Woman’sGuild at NPC and past president of the Women’s Board of the Presbyterian Home.She also served for several years on the Board of Directors at the Presbyterian Home.


Funeral Services are on Tuesday,December 28, 2010 at 2p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue,NW, Wash- ington, DC.Viewing is from 12 to 1:30 p.m., preceding the funeral and reception follows.


The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ingleside Presby- terian Home,3050 Military Rd.,NW,Washing- ton, DC 20015-1344; National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave.,NW, Washing- ton, DC 20016; Washington Animal Rescue League,71Oglethorpe St., NW,Washington, DC 2001; Washington Humane Society,1201 New York Ave.,NE, Washington, DC 20005; American Red Cross,P.O.Box 4002018, Des Moines,IA50340-2018; Salvation Army, www.salvationarmy.org or Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda,MD20814 in Betty Gilbert’sname.


Arrangements by PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA- CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME.


GUTHRIE


she attended the University of Rochester where she majored in Psychology and Spanish. Christine earned aMasters Degree in Public Health at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and dedicated her professional life to helping those with behavioral and mental health issues.


Choosing aprofessional path of service that reflect- ed her deep love and concern for humanity,she counseled low income women in Salinas, California. Later,joining the U.S. Federal Government, Health and Human Services, she coordinated public health centers geographically and worked to improve health carepolicies. Her compassionate insight into the understanding of personal challenges guided her approaches to innovative therapies and policies.


Christine had an abiding desiretoconnect to the goodness in others through her spiritual practice. She completed Willow Street Yoga Center’sYoga Teacher Training in 2006. Her spiritual journey took her to India and many States as she explored religious, psychological and interpersonal path- ways. She was renowned for her masterful yoga teaching and powerful healing relationships. The yoga community honors her with deep fondness and respect.


Christine is remembered by her spouse, Rita Etter,her parents, Janet Guthrie, John and Stacey Guthrie, her brothers Mark Guthrie &Jeff Ward, and her sister Laura (Jim) Ragonese.


AMemorial Service in celebration of Christine will be held on Saturday,January 1at2p.m. at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave., Takoma Park, MD.


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2" -$315 3" -$455 4" -$480 5" -$620


MONDAY-SATURDAY Color


6"+-$125 for each additional inch ------


4" -$485 5" -$610


SUNDAY Color


6"+-$125 for each additional inch All prices include cost of photo. ALL NOTICES MUST BE PREPAID MEMORIAL PLAQUES:


4" -$555 5" -$695


All notices over 3" include complimentary memorial plaque.


Additional plaques start at $25 each and may be ordered.


appear on our website through www.legacy.com


All Paid Death Notices


Included in all death notices Optional for In Memoriams


LEGACY.COM PLEASE NOTE:


Notice must be placed before you come to The Washington Post to drop off photos.Wenolonger can accept notices in person.


NEWYEAR'S EVE Friday,December 31 NEWYEAR's DAY Saturday,January1


11 a.m.-3p.m.


Photo Deadline 12 noon


Fri., December 31 for


Sat., January 1 Sun., January 2


NO EXCEPTIONS POST YOUR CONDOLENCES


Now death notices on washingtonpost.com/obituaries allow you to express your sympathy with greater ease. Visit today.


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800-627-1150 ext 44122


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