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Obituaries
The County Times
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Mary Ozella Lacey Mary Ozella Lacey, 90, of Abell, MD, died February 10, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born April 17, 1926 in Dynard, MD to the late Catherine E. Harris Thompson and Louis Marshall Thompson. Mary (Dickie) married Joseph Robert Lacey on May 3, 1943 in Bushwood, MD. Together they spent 70 wonderful years of marriage before his death in December, 2013. Mary was a housewife, farmer and restored antique furniture for a living. She enjoyed to crab and yard sale for antiques. She loved to dance and was a former member of the Country Music Club. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her children: Bernard Aloysius Lacey (Tina) of Abell, MD, Robert Thomas Lacey of Columbia, MD, Sharon Ann Choate of District Heights, MD, Joseph Leroy Lacey (Laura) of Abell, MD, and Sandra Lee Massari (John) of Lincoln University, PA; sisters: Gertrude Osborne of King George, VA and Susan Vallandingham (Joe) of Bushwood, MD; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and
5 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by her siblings: Catherine Hall, Louis Thompson and Louise Bryant. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Regina Lynch Mary Regina Lynch, 89 passed away February 20, 2017 at her home in Valley Lee, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 8, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late George J. Jones and Mary Regina (Selway) Jones. Mary was a full time home maker, where she dedicated her life to raising her children as well as a number of her Grand-children. Family was always her number one priority. She also enjoyed cooking, camping, crabbing and fishing. Mary is survived by her children,
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Charles F. Lynch (Laney) of Hollywood, MD, Thomas J. Lynch (Mary) of Tehachapi, CA, Nancy M. Coxon (David) of Valley Lee, MD, Donald E. Lynch (Robin) of Hollywood, MD, and Kimberly A. Bostwick (Isaac Oakley) of North Port, FL; her Sister-in-Law, Patricia A. Allen (John) of Finksburg, MD; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Charles L. Lynch and her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Kathleen Lynch; and her siblings, Evelyn M. Jones Norton, Marie R. Jones Kenney, George L. Jones, John E. Jones, William J. Jones, Helen L. Jones Matusky, James R. Jones, and Elmer T. Jones. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
John “Buddy” Huriah Ridgell John “Buddy” Huriah Ridgell, 73, of Scotland, MD, died February 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to the late D. Theodore Sr. and Alice Lilburn
Wheatley Ridgell. Buddy was employed for over 32 dedicated years for the federal government as a mechanic until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed spending his summers on the water fishing and crabbing. He had family crab feasts on Friday’s and oyster scalds in the winter. He enjoyed gardening and giving his harvest away to family and friends. He was an avid traveler especially to Chiwncoteague and Sky Line Drive. If he wasn’t on the water or in his garden he could be found in his shed tinkering with something. His family was his greatest love and he enjoyed spending time with them. Buddy is survived by his children: Robin Earnshaw of Ridge, MD, Barbara Dunbar (William) of Lexington Park, MD, and John “BJ” Ridgell, Jr. (Tonya) of Ridge, MD; his grandchildren: Caitlyn Earnshaw Rasel (Brian), Ashlyn Earnshaw, Josephine Earnshaw, Zachary Ridgell and Quinton Ridgell; his sister, Selina Unkle; and many nieces, nephews extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Annette (Ann) Ward Ridgell; his brothers, Carl Ridgell and Dominic “Junior” Ridgell; and a granddog, Scruffy Dunbar. Memorial contributions may be made to: Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 520, Ridge, MD 20680 or Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680, or St. Mary’s County Emergency Friendly Fund, 20937 Black Duck Court, Callaway, MD 20620. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Merrill Lee Dement, Sr. Merrill Lee Dement, Sr. 81, of California, MD passed away on February 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on November 5, 1935 in Great Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Doris Louise Pilkerton Dement and George L. Dement. Merrill was the loving husband of Lois Ann (Potsie) Bell Dement, whom he married on August 19, 1966 in Our Lady’s Church Medleys Neck. Merrill is survived by his son Merrill Lee, Jr. of California, MD, 2 grandchildren: Ellie Dement, and Lenny Dement. Siblings: Leonard “Tinky” Chester Dement, Mary Broadhurst, and Melva Abell. He was preceded in death by his daughter Doris Marie Dement, siblings: James Lynwood Dement, Leon Russell Dement, Mildred Juanita Hampton, and Delores Vernell Zucharo. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Merrill worked at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as a security officer, retiring after 22 years in 2005.
Clifford McFarland Hateley Clifford McFarland Hateley, 78, of Leonardtown, MD, died January 31, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born January 13, 2017 in Mississippi. Clifford served four years in the United States Marine Corp until he was Honorably Discharged. He was employed for many years as a maintenance repairman until his retirement. He enjoyed drawing, collecting coins and arrowheads, and woodworking, including building bird houses. He loved to sing country music at karaoke. He spent over 28 wonderful years with his loving companion, Mary Philyaw. In addition to his loving companion, Mary, he is also survived by his children, Vicki L. Sibley and Mark T. Hately; his step-children, Pamela Lynn Wood and Jeannie Mae Wathen; his sisters, Betty Black and Geraldine Hateley; and four grandchildren: Toby Wood, Travis Wood, Jacob, Wathen, and Jenna Herbert. He is preceded in death by his parents. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.