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| Wilbar, James Lenderman, Sr. Birth: 1923-06-24 | |
) James Lenderman Wilbar, Sr. 84, of California, MD died on May 14, 2008 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home, Charlotte Hall, MD.Family and friends are invited to Mr. Wilbar's Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Monday, May 19, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Life Celebration Chapel with The Reverend Mike Jones, pastor of Patuxent Presbyterian Church (USA), California, MD officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, LaPlata, Maryland 20646. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. | |
| Queen, George Aloysius "Buck" Birth: 1932-02-24 in Clements, Maryland | |
) George Aloysius Queen, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD died May 14, 2008 at his residence.Born February 24, 1932 in Clements, MD, he was the son of the late John Queen and Effie (Somerville) Queen. He was the youngest of ten children. Known to many as "Buck Queen" and affectionately known to his children and grandchildren as "The King". George attended school and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he received a Bronze Medal for his service. Buck later worked as a construction laborer for many years. His talents assisted in building the Kennedy Center, WMATA Subway System, and the Watergate Hotel. On September 26, 1959 he married Agnes Cecilia Thomas. From that union they were blessed with twelve children. Before his illness, Buck enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, umpiring baseball/softball games and fishing. Buck is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty eight years, Agnes Queen, his children; Mary "Maggie" Glenn, Melody Queen-Thompson (Harry), Caroline Mason (Allan), James "Craig" Queen, James Richard "Jim" Queen (Marlynn), Deborah Harkless (Alphonso), Pamela Queen, Gladys Briscoe (Mark), John Queen (Sharon), and Jane Queen. He is also survived by twenty seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-law; Annie Thomas, Caroline Countiss, Elizabeth Dickerson, and Rose Shade, and a host of special nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by his children, George "Punkin" Queen and Connie Queen, grandson Eric Queen, five sisters; Mary Allen, Mary Wilson, Agnes Queen, Sarah Collins, Mary Chase, four brothers; Joseph Queen, James Queen, John "Jack" Queen, and Mitchell Queen. The Lord saw that Buck's work was done and decided to call him home to join family members who have gone before him. Oh what a joyous reunion it will be! The family will receive relatives and friends for Buck's Life Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 19, 2008 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Keith Woods will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. | |
| Evans, Juanita B. Birth: 1976-10-05 | |
| Juanita B. Evans, 31, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on May 13, 2008. Beloved mother of Devin, Donovan and Kendra, daughter of Mary Evans, she is also survived by her sisters, Boo and Tyler Rainbo, and Barbi and John. Juanita also leaves behind her aunt, Dee Miller, nieces and nephews, Roy, Christy, Leigha, Aaron, and Jayna and many other loving relatives and friends. The family received friends on Saturday May 17, 2008 from 11 to 12 noon at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD where services were held at 12 noon. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens in Port Republic, MD. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home. | |
| Sipe, Sadie Mae Birth: 1926-08-15 in Prince Frederick, Maryland | |
) Sadie Mae Sipe, 81, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her home in Huntingtown.A life-long Calvert County resident, she was born on August 15, 1926 in Prince Frederick to Martin and Katie Elizabeth Fowler Brightwell. She attended public schools and was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church for many years. She loved spending time with her family, shopping for bargains at yard sales and dollar stores, gardening and canning. She especially liked tending her flower garden that included a snow ball bush, a large red-rose bush, chick & hens plants and cultivating portulaca, a Mexican rose. She enjoyed word-seek puzzles and tabloid magazines, listening to bluegrass and country music. While she was often strong willed and outspoken, she was incredibly kind hearted and would help anyone she met. Sadie oversaw a large family including her daughter Deborah Michelle (Donald) Howlin of Chantilly, VA; and her sons, William Nelson Sipe of Huntingtown; Charles Edward (Linda) Sipe, Sr. of Chantilly, VA; Roger Lee Sipe of Lothian; Donald Ray (Mary) Sipe of Pittsburgh, PA; Glenn Allen (Darla’Ray) Sipe I of Lothian; and Brian Keith (Deana) Sipe, Sr. of Dunkirk; her 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and her sisters Alma Louise Parsons of Dryden, VA and Elizabeth K. Moffett of Desota, MO. A visitation was held on Thursday, May 15 at the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings. The funeral service, officiated by the Reverend Rick Hancock of Dunkirk Baptist Church was held on Friday, May 16 at 12:00 noon. Burial followed at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Her pallbearers were Glenn Sipe I; Glenn Sipe II; Frank Sipe,; Brian Sipe, Sr.; Brian Sipe Jr.; and Joe Sipe. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home. | |
| Lacey, Shirley Estelle Birth: 1936-02-24 in Morganza, Maryland | |
) Shirley Estelle Lacey, 72, of Chaptico, MD died May 12, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born February 24, 1936 in Morganza, MD she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Anna Russell Morgan. She was the beloved wife of John Walter Lacey, Sr. whom she married on December 27, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Church, Morganza, MD. She is survived by her children: Bernadette Combs and her husband Bennie, Barbara Ann Mayor and her husband Bernie and Kenneth Lee Lacey all of Chaptico, MD and John Walter Lacey, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Mechanicsville, MD; 9 grandchildren and her sisters: Mary Ann Quade of Hughesville, MD and Irene Harrington of Long Beach, CA. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Anna Mae Isabell, Joseph Earl Morgan, William Leo Morgan, Anna Louise Hill, James Roy Morgan, Sr. and George Clayton Morgan. Mrs. Lacey was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD, where she enjoyed working the church dinners. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. If you ever came over to her house you would enjoy a good home cooked meal and there was always candy in the candy dishes. She worked at Chopticon High School as a cafeteria worker for 28 years where she served and interacted with the children as if they were her very own. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May, 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jamie Lacey, Allan Mayor, Michael Mayor, Brad Combs, Todd Lacey and Jimmy Lacey. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. | |
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