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DEATHNOTICE IMARA L.DELMAIGE


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On Sunday, July 4, 2010. Beloved mother of Norma Reid and Keith Reid; grandmother of Sandra, Christopher and David Chambers and Kelly Reid; great-grandmother of Kelis Reid and Alya Lugli. She is also survived by her sister, Ephil Powell; other relatives and friends. On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. friends may call at Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6303 Riggs Rd., Hyattsville, MD where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Arrangements by MCGUIRE.


ELLSWORTH GARY GEORGE ELLSWORTH


Of Arlington, Virginia, attorney and long-time Capitol Hill professional counsel, passed from this earth Friday, July 16, 2010 at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia. Born in Hartford, CT April 18, 1948, he is survived by his son Spencer Thelus Ellsworth and daughter Emma Lane Ellsworth, as well as Meredith Ellsworth, his mother Anita Ellsworth and sister Karen Ellsworth, and a host of other dear friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at Cherrydale United Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 3 p.m. His ashes will be scattered in his beloved Bayside, Maine at a later date. For further information please call the church at 703-527-2621 or Meredith Ellsworth at meredith@meredithellsworth.com


Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, either on-line at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/


(please click on Memorial Donation) or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22538, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.


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EUGENE P. GEIBIG (Age 82)


Of Ellicott City, MD passed away on July 16, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan; three children, Linda Hendricks (Michael), Gail Geibig (Ken DuPuis), and Mark Geibig (Jennifer); three brothers, Ted, Ron and Mark Geibig; six grandchildren and one great-grand- child. Memorial service will be held at the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, 2750 Rogers Ave, Ellicott City, MD on Monday, July 19, at 11 a.m. Donations may be directed to the Crossroads' Local Benevolence Fund. Arrangements by Witzke Family Funeral Home, (410) 465-2848.


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DEATHNOTICE IRELAND


until time of Memorial Service 11 a.m. at Jericho City of Praise, 8501 Jericho City Dr., Landover,MD. Services by BRISCOE TONIC.


JACOBS LEONA R. JACOBS GILMORE DOROTHY BELL GILMORE (Age 90)


Of Springfield, VA passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Gilmore was a member of First Christian Church, Falls Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, J. Milton Gilmore, Jr. Survivors include two sons, J. Milton Gilmore, III of Purcellville, VA and Rawley McLean Gilmore of Falls Church, VA; two brothers, Raleigh Bell of Waldorf, MD and Robert Bell of Carmel, Maine; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at the Church. Burial will follow at National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Falls Church.


On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Leona Rosemary Jacobs passed away at her home. She is the beloved wife, for 57 years, of Ronald M. Jacobs; loving mother of Kathleen, Ron, Jr. (Holly Thistle), Jeffrey, Michelle (Demetrius), Steven (Karen), Timothy (MaryBeth), Lauralee (Chuck), Julianna (Larry), Christopher (Sandy), Jennifer (Brett), Brigitta (Sebastian) and Jonathan (Lisie); sister of Delores Dolan, Mary Alice, Eugene and John Gagnon. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Lee Jacobs Scholarship Fund. www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com


JENKINS DOROTHY E. JENKINS HAITHCOCK FATO


MARIA ANTOINETTE FATO On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 of Columbia,MD. Beloved wife of the late Carmino John Fato; mother of Celeste Dodson, Christina (Eric) Kindbom, John (Tricia) Fato and Michael (Kelly) Fato; grandmother


of Jimmy, Brandon, Liana, Jordan, Caroline, Sara, Johnny, Julia, Joseph, Nicholas and Jacob. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 20, at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


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ROBERTTHOMAS HAITHCOCK (Age 72) On July 14, 2010 of Woodbridge, VA. Devoted husband of Mildred Johnson Haithcock; father of Thomas (Terrie), Robert, Denise and the late Roger and Jackie. Also survived by one sister; two brothers; many relatives and friends. Friends will be received 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Dr., Triangle, VA 22172 where funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Trian- gle,VA 22172.


Departed this life on July 14, 2010. Beloved wife of Thomas G. Jenkins; loving mother of Thomas G. Jenkins, Jr. and William D. (Nora) Jenkins. She is also survived by three grand- sons and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 12 noon, at Fort LIncoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Liver Foundation.


EARL LYNN McCRACKEN (Age 81) MSG,E8,USA (Ret.)


Of Gainesville, VA died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at home. Mr. McCracken was a U.S. Army veteran having retired after 21 years of dedicated service to his country. He was then employed with the Defense Intelligence Agency having retired in 1995 and was a member of VFW Post 284. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Bertha Le Jeune McCracken; one son, Wilson Stafford Gregory, Jr. of Gainesville, VA; two grandsons, Christo- pher James Gregory and wife, Mary and John Wesley Powell and wife, Annissa; and four great-grandchildren, Cindy Pow- ell, Tyler Powell, Brittany Powell and Joshua Gregory.He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert McCracken. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,VA with Mili- tary Honors. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contri- butions to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109-6434. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com


DORIS JEAN IRELAND On Sunday, July 11, 2010 of Clinton, MD. Loving mother of Tracy Wagstaff and Michael (Sherita) Jones; beloved daugh- ter of Jeannette Mitchell. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, July 20, from 10 a.m.


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MARGUERITE N. PATTERSON (Age 84)


On Tuesday, July 13, 2010 of Chambersburg, PA. Beloved wife of Randolph Patterson (CDR, USN Ret.), devoted mother of Suzy Yindra (Frank) of Herndon, VA and Betsy Brown (Ren Serey) of Silver Spring,MD Loving grandmother of Sarah, Carolyn, and Rebecca. Cherished great grandmother of Abigail. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery Colum- barium on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. Everyone attending must meet at the administration building by 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to THOMAS L. GEISEL FUNERAL HOMEAND CREMATION CEN- TER, INC., Chambersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 2325 Coun- try Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com


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ZELDA D.PLATER Officers and members of James Reese Europe Unit #5 ALA are here- by notified of the passing of our beloved Member. Service Monday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2116


Martin Luther King Jr.Ave., SE. Camille Anderson, Pres. M.M. Brooks, F.S.


PLATER


ZELDA D. PLATER Prince Hall Chapter #5 regrets the passing of P.M. Zelda Davis Plater. Viewing 9 to 10:30 a.m. OES Ser- vices 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2010 at Matthews Memorial Bap- tist Church, 2616 Martin Luther


KingAve SE,Washington,DC. Barbara D. Jackson, ActingW.M. Lawrence A. Collier,W.P. Frances S.Simms, Secy.


PLATER JONES JOANNE L. JONES HAMMOND


On Saturday, July 10 ,2010. Beloved wife of the late Emmett L. Jones, III; loving mother of Melanie A. Zabriskie, Leslie L. Senevey, Jeffrey L. Zabriskie and Emmett L. Jones IV. Also survived by nine grandchil-


dren and five great-grandchildren. She was an active member of P.G.L.T. All services private. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, P.O. Box 925, Bowie,MD 20718. Arrangements by BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME. www.borgwardtfuneralhome.com


KENNEDY


WILMA LEWISHAMMOND April 17, 1947 -- June 30, 2010


MARGARET C. FLINT (Age 93)


Of Arlington, VA died peacefully following a short illness on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Wife of the late Leslie R. Flint; mother of Carol Lee George of Carlisle, PA, Susan Flint of Arlington, VA and Kelly Flint Coles of Bar- rowden, England, UK. Also survived by her grandson, John George of Carlisle, PA. Service and interment at Columbia Gardens Cemetery were held privately. Arrangements by MURPHY FUNERAL HOME OFARLINGTON.


FOSS NICOLE AMY FOSS


Nicole Amy Foss died on July 13, 2010. She was born in Paris, France June 28, 1919. She leaves behind a sister, Karen Fonseca Newey; her deceased brother's wife, Ingrid Punt; her daughter, Beatrice N. Nimatallah, three granddaughters, four great-grandchil- dren; and son Patrick G. Talmon and wife, Aysen; plus many friends. A memorial service will be private.


FOWLER


and Michael Ross Fowler. Also survived by 11 grandchildren.


MARGARETWILLIAMSON FOWLER On July 14, 2010, Margaret Wil- liamson Fowler; beloved wife of the late James Randlett Fowler; loving mother of Pamela Leighton Fowler, Deborah Fowler Hudson


A Funeral Service will be held in St. Christopher by the Sea, Gibson Island on Tuesday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Margaret’s memory toWellesley College Office for Resources, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, Attn: Debbie Mulno (please refer- ence the 1945 Memorial Peace Scholarship Fund). Guest Registry available at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com


GABRIEL JEROMEANTHONY GABRIEL


Passed away July 15, 2010 at the age of 87 in Fairfax, VA. Raised in St. Paul, MN, where he graduated from St. Tomas College with honors. He served in the Army through WWII, after a brief tenure in the FBI he joined the CIA in 1952 and retired after 25 years service as a Security Officer. Jerry's later pride and joy, was American Legion Post #177, where he was a long time member and Past Commander. He will be sorely missed by the Legion and the community at St. Leo's Catholic Church, his spiritual home since 1956. He was the beloved husband for 49 years of the late Josephine Gabriel; and following her passing he married long time friend, Alice Fitterer, also until her death. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia; his son, William and daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddaughters, Carrie Hughes, Kelly Callis, and Kathleen Gabriel; and great-granddaugh- ters, Josephine and Haily, all of theWashington area. Visitation, Wednesday, July 21 fro 6 to 8 p.m. at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Hwy. Interment 2 p.m. at Quantico National Cemetery. Donations may be made to theWoundedWarriors Project,PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


Willie was born in East Hartford, CT and grew up in nearby Glastonbury. She earned a BA ('69) and MA ('70) from the American University, and a JD from the University of Maryland ('79). She lived abroad for many years in Africa and Europe as a foreign service spouse. During the 80's and 90's she was very active as a Home and Hospital teacher for MCPS and as a member of the Council on Teen Pregnancy, for which she received many awards. She also taught ESOL in Montgomery County and volunteered her time at Camp Friendship in Unity. She rode horses most of her life and was an active member of HCIB Hounds. She loved to walk the puppies each spring and summer. Willie was the loving wife of Robert Hammond, the devoted mother of Robin Lerner and Mary Macklin, the proud grandmother of August and Maggie, and the doting owner of Garth, Bandit, Louie and Bob.


Services will be held at 11 a.m. on July 24 at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Sunshine,MD, where she was a member. In lieu of flowers please send a gift to the ASPCA or the Salvation Army.


RICHARDV.KENNEDY Peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Kennedy; devoted father of Jason and Lynsey Kennedy; doting grandfather to Naomi; mother, Gertrude Kennedy; sister, Sylvia Kennedy


and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation on Wednesday, July 21, from 12 noon until time of service, 1 p.m., at Outreach Christian Center, 6701 Clinton Manor Dr., Clin- ton, MD. Interment Maryland Veterans Ceme- tery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME.


KNOWLDEN


and Lauren Knowlden; brother of Robert Knowlden. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boule- vard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Park- ing),Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Church of the Atonement, 10613 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD onWednes- day, July 21, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville,MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


HARRINGTON WILLIAM PAUL HARRINGTON


On Monday, July 12, 2010. Beloved father of Peggy Harrington; loving brother of Reginald, Donald and Portia. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, July 20, 9:30 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 26 Grant Circle N.W. Arrangements by JOHNSON and JENKINS.


KOMICH MICHAEL KOMICH (Age 89)


On June 28, 2010 at Collingwood Nursing Home. Born in Michigan and a long time resident of Rockville, MD. He was a WWII veteran that served at Los Alamos, where he tested explosives. While for most of his civilian professional career, he was active in the U.S. Space Program. He received his gradu- ate degree in physics from NewYork University (NYU).He is survived by loving wife of 62 years, Olga Komich of Rockville,MD. Private services planned at a later date.


HARTSON


Sylvester on November 27, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Olive Moore and Charles Sylvester. Pat is survived by her devoted hus- band, Marvin, her son and his wife Robert Hartson and Sabine Wilson, her two grandchil- dren Killian and Delaney, and by her sister Tressa Hamilton, many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, two brothers: Harold Moore and Gail Moore, two sisters: Edith Moore and Mary Ann Hews, preceded her in death. Pat touched the hearts of many and for those who had the gift of knowing Pat, she will be deeply missed. Services to be held at a later date. Please visit our Memorial for the most wonder- ful Wife and the greatest Mom that a husband and son could have ever wished for. www.patty-lou-hartson.memory-of.com www.witzkefuneralhomes.com


PATTY LOU HARTSON (Age 81) Passed away at St.Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on May 28, 2010, of complications following surgery. She was born Patty Lou


LONG


friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 21 at 1 p.m. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Rose Long American Legion Memorial Fund, Department of DC, 3408 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


MARLOW BLANEY BARGERMARLOW HERNANDEZ GERALDINET.HERNANDEZ


On Sunday, July 11, 2010. Beloved mother of Carlos (Mary Ellen) and Shelly Hernandez (Wesley Parker); sister of John Bolcer and Mary Ellen Fainelli; grandmother of Luke, Quintin and Gabrielle. Remembrance service will be held at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, 11011 Montgomery Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705 on Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to above named school.


On Saturday, July 17, 2010, BLANEY BARGER MARLOW of Silver Spring, MD. Loving mother of Marylee (Tom) Davids and Laura Robey; cherished grandmother of Angela (Lyle),Patrick (Pam), Melissa (Mike), Molly (Robert), Joanna (Matt), Melanie and James; adored great- grandmother of Laney, Katie, Gavin and Mag- gie; sister of Rodger Barger. Also survived by her former husband, Willard Marlow. Friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, July 20 from 4 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mark's Episcopal Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School, Eastern Navajo Reser- vation, PO Box 610, Thoreau, NM 87323-0610, www.stbonaventuremission.org. Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com


HORNBEAK LOUISE HORNBEAK


GARRETT DOROTHY LOUISE GARRETT


On Thursday, July 8, 2010, at The Hermitage Retirement Home in Alexandria, VA, at the age of 84. She is predeceased by her loving mother, Sarah Louis Garrett. Ms. Garrett, an Alexandria native, worked for the American Red Cross and the Alexandria City Hall Finance Department through the Alexandria Center for Employment (ACE). When she was in her 70's, Ms. Garrett did volunteer work for the United College Ministries in Northern Virginia. She lived most of her life at the Lynchburg Training School, Colony, VA, before moving to an apartment managed by Sheltered Homes of Alexandria, where she lived for 18 years and moved to The Hermitage in 1997. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, since 1975. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 20 at The Hermitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria, VA. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Columbia Gardens Memorial Park, Arlington, VA. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexandria,VA 22302. www.everly-funeralhomes.com


On Sunday, July 11, 2010, Louise Hornbeak of Wheaton, MD. Born on July 4, 1934 in Chelsea, MA. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth A. McGlynn and the late John T. McGlynn; loving mother of Cindy Griffin, Jenny Onofrio, Larry McIntyre and Andy McIntyre. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 10 to 11 am where services will be held at 11 am Interment Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038 (www.Amer- icanliverfoundation.org). Please sign family guestbook atwww.DeVolfuneralhome.com


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a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, July 21, 10 a.m., service 11 a.m. at Rendon Hale Funeral Home, 9013 Annapolis Rd., Lanham, MD. Interment Lincoln Memorial. Arrangements by PRIDGEN, 202-437-3692.


CLARENCE IRVINGHOWARD, III On Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Theresa C. Davis-Howard; dear son of Clarence I. Howard, Jr. Also survived by brother, Kevin Howard;


MARTINS


FRANK MARTINS (Age 83)


Frank Martins, of Vienna, VA died on July 14, 2010 at his Daughter's Residence. Loving husband of 52 years of the late Shirley Martins. Devoted father of Gail M. (David) Guillaudeu, Cathy M. (John) Muha, and the late Julie M. Day. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Mary Martins, Francis and Louise Curtin; six grandchildren, Brian, Gregory, Christopher, Mark, Timothy and Brendan. Mr. Martins was a WWII Veteran, member of O.L.G.C. since 1961 and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will be held at Money and King Funeral Home, 171W. MapleAve, Vienna, VA on Monday, July 19, from 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601Wolf Trap Rd, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, July 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. Contributions may be made in Frank Martins' name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please sign the online family guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com


ROSE MARIE LONG On Friday, July 16, 2010, of Kens- ington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Long; mother of Jo-Anne (William) Caisse; grand- mother of Michael, Kimberly and Kathleen Caisse. Relatives and


MOULTON ROBERT FREDERICK HEMPHILL, SR.


Col. Robert Frederick Hemphill, (USAF, Retired), passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Fairfield, California at the age of 91. Born November 18, 1918 in Blair, Nebraska, Col. Hemphill had a long and distinguished US Air Force career that featured many years spent in Japan. Col. Hemphill was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College, the Univer- sity of Nebraska, Lincoln (BA), the University of Denver (JD), the Air Command and Staff College, and American University (MA).


FRANKLIN HARDY MOULTON (Age 85) Long-time resident of Reston, 2 year resident at The Virginian, on July 4, 2010 in Fairfax, VA. Predeceased by Alfreda, wife of 59 years. Retired from Agency for International Develop- ment. Loving father of Cindie Moulton, Kandi Calzada, and F. Lee Moulton; brother of Faye Michaelsen and Jane Olson; survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service at ADAMS-GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 721 Elden St., Herndon,VA on Saturday, August 21, 2010, 2:30 p.m. Donations to Hern- don-Reston FISH, 336 Victory Dr., Herndon, VA 20170.


NEEDELS MARY LOU NEEDELS


A memorial service will be held for Mary Lou Needels on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive at MacArthur Boulevard. The service will begin at 12:30 p.m. A long time resident of American University Park, Mary Lou Needels died on Friday, May 21, 2010. She was 87. Mrs. Needels was the daughter of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Wiley B. and Annabel Rutledge. Mrs. Needels was a graduate of Sidwell Friends, 1940, and the University of Colorado, 1944. She also studied at the Phillips Gallery Art School and worked several years at the National Gallery of Art. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Theodore S. Needels, of Washington , D.C., her brother Neal P. Rutledge of Bethesda, Maryland, eight nephews and nieces , and nine grand nephews and nieces.


Col. Hemphill married his wife the late Eliza- beth Anne (“Betty”) Roach Hemphill in 1942, while an aviation cadet at Mitchell Field in Stamford, Texas. He earned his wings and was subsequently commissioned an officer in the US Army Air Corps. He saw World War II combat service in the Pacific with the decorated 507th Fighter Group, flying his beloved P-47 fighter aircraft (nicknamed “The Flying Erector Set” because it was construct- ed from damaged aircraft parts). At the end of the war Col. Hemphill elected to remain in what became the US Air Force, serving for over 26 years as a pilot, judge advocate, operations planner, and diplomat. He held the designation of senior command pilot and flew a wide range of aircraft including the P-47, P- 51, B-25, B-29, T-33, and C-47. Col. Hemphill had tours of duty in Palestine with the UN under the leadership of Dr. Ralph Bunche during the formation of the State of Israel; the Strategic Air Command (SAC) under the legendary General Curtis B. LeMay; the Fifth Air Force in Japan; the Office of the Air Force Chief of Staff in the Pentagon; and the US Army Command and General Staff College. Fluent in spoken Japanese, Col. Hemphill was proudest of his service as Air Attaché at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan from 1964 to 1967, serving under the leadership of US Ambassador Edwin O. Reischauer, the renowned Japanese historian. Upon comple- tion of his Air Attaché assignment in Tokyo, Col. Hemphill received an award seldom


EUGENE E.KNOWLDEN On Friday, July 16, 2010 of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of 46 years of Suzanne M. Knowlden; loving father of John (Roxanne) and Wil- liam Knowlden; adored grandfa- ther of Brittany, Matthew, Steven


MORSE MONICA B.MORSE (Age 91)


Of McLean,VA, beloved wife of the late Herbert W. Morse; devoted mother of Philip D. Morse and Karen M. Pecchia; grandmother of Jeffrey H. Morse, David J. Morse and Laurel Astri Pecchia, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Mrs. Morse lived a long and fulfilling life. She loved her family and was cherished by her many friends. Mrs. Morse shared her passion for golf with her late husband and excelled at bridge. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Capital Hospice. Online guestbook is available at: www.moneyandking.com


SHARON DENISE MITCHENER


On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 of Bowie, MD. Devoted mother of Lacresha Mitchener, Thomas Mitchener, III and Travis Claggett (Megan); loving daughter of Virginia Robert and James Lawrence. Also survived by four sisters, three brothers, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Reid Temple AME Church, 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD. Arrangements by STRICKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES. Please send condolences to


www.stricklandfuneralservices.com. MITCHENER


ZELDA PLATER Members of R.H. Gleaves Assem- bly #2 Order of the Golden Circle are notified of the loss of P.L.L.R. Zelda Plater. Viewing 9 a.m., ser- vice 11 a.m., Monday, July 19 at Matthews Memorial Baptist


Church, 2616 M.L. King Jr Ave., SE. No Golden Circle service.


Jane M.T. Hazel, L.L.R. Y.D. Baskerville, L.L. Secy.


PLATER ZELDA PLATER


tin L. King Jr.,Ave. S.E.No Isis Service. Mollie Q. Covington, Ill.Com.


PROPST ROD L.PROPST,COL USArmy (Ret.)


On July 15, 2010, beloved husband of Kyong Propst; father of Xel-ha Propst and Ethan Propst. Also survived by his mother, Sue Bell Propst; one brother, Ronald Propst; several nieces, nephews, friends and business asso- ciates. Friends may call at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexan- dria, VA on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel at a later date. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com


Mecca Court #2, DOI, regretfully announces the passing of our beloved Daughter. Viewing, Monday, July 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Home- going Service, 11 a.m. at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Mar-


RUFFIN BESSIE RUFFIN


On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Virginia Hos- pital Center, Bessie Ruffin, aunt of Rebecca Lincoln. Also survived by other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Ruffin will lie in state at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S. 13th Road, Arlington, VA on Tuesday, July 20 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m., Rev. James Victor officiating. Interment Pleasant Valley Memorial Park. Services by CHINN-BAKER.


SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010 DEATHNOTICE REESE


KENNETH E. REESE On Saturday, July 10, 2010. Beloved son of Jacqueline Reese Walton and the late EdwardWalton; loving father of Kenneth and Kendall Warren; brother of Michael Reese and Tammi Walton of Atlanta, GA,


Ingrid Young of Colorado Springs, CO. Also survived by devoted friend, Kimberly Warren; a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit during the family hour on Monday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at HODGES & EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME,3910 Silver Hill Rd., Suitland, MD and Tuesday, July 20 at From The Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Rd., Suitland, MD from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment private.


REPASS LINDA K. REPASS (Age 63)


Of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Gettysburg Hospital.


Born on November 25, 1946 in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Betty Edwards.


She is survived by her husband, Howard E. Repass, Jr., of Gettysburg, PA, two daughters, Kelly S. Repass of Orlando Florida and Kristy K and husband Bill Shriver of Jefferson, MD, two grandchildren, Ricky and Tara Shriver, both of Jefferson, MD, sister-in-law, Jeanne Sandifer of Ocean View, DE, and one brother-in-law, Gary Repass of Frederick, MD, several nieces, nephews and cousins.


In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by a brother, Harold Edwards, Jr.


Family will receive friends at Molesworth-Wil- liams, P.A., Funeral home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD 20872, on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church onWednesday.


A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 11901 Bethesda Church Road, Damascus, MD 20872 with the Rev. Henry G. Butler officiating.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 11901 Bethesda Church Road, Damas- cus, MD 20872.


Online condolences may be expressed at www.molesworthfh.com


RUSHIN LARRY JOE RUSHIN (Age 63)


Of Fayetteville, GA died July 7, 2010. Mr. Rushin earned a Bachelors Degree and was a Senior Analyst with Internal Revenue Service. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Julie Rushin, son Alex Rushin and wife Krystie, daughters Erika Shughart, Michelle Shughart, Michelle McCroan and Ashley Rushin all of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Madison and Alex Rushin, Jr. and brother Ron Rushin.A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. The family desires memorial contributions be made in Larry’s honor to the PKD Foundation, 4901 Main St., Ste. 200, Kansas City,MO 64112, 1-800-753-2873 orwww.pkdcure.org. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, GA, 770-487-3959. www.mowellfuneralhome.com


HEMPHILL


given to foreigners, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Degree, from the government of Japan in recognition of his distinguished service to both countries. He was also the recipient of the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Distinguished Unit Citation, and numerous other military decorations.


Col. Hemphill was an active member and leader of several church congregations, including the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (Alexandria, VA), Tokyo Union Church (Tokyo, Japan), and Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians (Kailua, HI). He authored or co-authored two church histories: A Church For All Seasons, Tokyo Union Church 1872- 1972 (1972) and The Crossroads Witness (1988). Col. Hemphill was also a clever and gifted storyteller, and published a book of humorous children’s stories entitled Harrison the Bunny and the Black Mysterious Gang (1992). He was also a prolific poet, and compiled a book of poetry entitled Hand Me Downs (1996).


Upon retirement from military service, Col. Hemphill lived in Hawaii for 20 years, serving as a legislative staff member in the Hawaii State Legislature. He subsequently moved to Olympia, WA, where he also lived for 20 years, writing poetry, gardening, listening to his beloved big band jazz, and raising a series of irrepressible beagles. Col. Hemphill moved to Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield, CA, in 2007, where he continued to live independently. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (“Betty”) Hemphill and his daughter Virginia Anne (“Gia”) Adams of Alexandria, VA. He is survived by his sons, Robert F. Hemphill, Jr. of Potomac, MD and David F. Hemphill of Kensington, CA; his sister, Janet Lydia Jenkins of Lincoln,NE;and his dear friend Mary Jane Van Buren of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, Col. Hemphill is survived by four granddaughters (Megan and Claire Adams of Alexandria, VA; Lydia Hemphill of Oakland, CA; and Elizabeth (“Bizzy”) Hemphill of Chicago, IL) and five great grandchildren, Aidan and Ainsley Simmons of Alexandria, VA; and Leo, Gus, and Daphne Confalone of Washington,DC.


A memorial service will be held for Col. Hemphill at Church of the Resurrection, 2280 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA on July 21,2010 at 3:30 p.m., followed by a reception. He will be buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 9 a.m. on July 22, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Robert and Elizabeth Hemphill Scholarship for Cultural Studies in Education at San Francisco State University. Checks may be made payable to San Francisco State University Foundation and mailed to: College of Education, Burk Hall 506, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132. Please indicate in the memo portion of the check: Robert and Elizabeth Hemphill Schol- arship.


LEADBETTER


and Oxon Hill MD. As a mother of five, she invested her spare time in supporting and encouraging her children’s education through volunteer work as a school librarian and as a major supporter of the award-winning Oxon Hill High School band.


After moving to Westerly, RI in 1984, Mrs. Leadbetter became active in the music programs at the Congregational Church in Pawcatuck CT and Dunn’s Corners Community Church in Westerly, as well as long-term volunteer work for TheWesterly Hospital.


OKERSON


service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA on Thursday, Sep- tember 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. Those wishing to attend must assemble at the Administration Building by 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring,MD20902. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com


ALLEN ROBERT OKERSON On Saturday, July 10, 2010 of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Eula J. Okerson; father of Thomas (Mary) Okerson; grandfather of Elizabeth (Kyle) Cordeiro and Wesley Oker- son; great-grandfather of Charlotte and Caroline Cordeiro. Graveside


LOIS FARQUHARSON LEADBETTER (Age 91)


Wife of Robert B. Leadbetter, formerly of Oxon Hill MD, died on March 16, 2010, in Westerly RI. She was born in Ilion NY, and grew up in Cold Spring NY. In 1941, she and her husband, a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, moved to Washington DC where he began his life- long career serving the Navy. They made their home in the Temple Hills/Oxon Hill suburbs of DC where she was instrumental in the life of church congregations in Congress Heights, Temple Hills,


Their five children include Robert B. Leadbetter, Jr. of Hollis, NH, Allen W. Leadbetter of Westerly RI, Janet L. Garrison of Rockville, MD, Alison A. Leadbetter-Hines of Silver Spring, MD, and Charles A. Leadbetter of White Plains, MD. Mrs. Leadbetter is survived by all five of her children, their spouses, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great- grandchildren, and was predeceased by her hus- band and one grandchild.


A funeral service was held in Westerly on March 20. A service will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery on July 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend the inurnment service and are requested to meet at the Adminis- tration Building at Arlington Cemetery 30 minutes before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that gifts be sent to the music ministry of Dunns Corners Community Church, 221 Post Rd., Westerly RI 02891, or to the Westerly Hospital, 25Wells St.,Westerly RI 02891.


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