All Obituaries

Betty Inez Ellis, 77, of LaPlata, Maryland (Ripley), passed to her eternal home on January 19, 2021 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., after succumbing to her injuries from an auto accident.   Betty was born in Ripley, Maryland on November 23, 1943 to the late Jennes C. Nelson, Sr. and Mildred I. Nelson.  She grew up in Ripley on a small farm with 4 brothers whom she adored and looked up to.  She graduated from LaPlata High School in 1961, and enjoyed...

Born in Olney, Maryland, at Montgomery General Hospital on July 13, 1954 to Elinora Fay Williams Sonifrank  and Harlie Lawerence Boothe.  Roy Wayne Boothe a man whose kindness reached everyone and anyone, died suddenly of a heart attack in his home on January 13, 2021. Known as Wayne Sr., precedes in death of his mother, father, sisters; Holly Boothe/Sonifrank, Mattie Boothe/Pickle, Peggy Sue Liker, brothers; Pete Liker and Mark Bolt, his brothers in law; Terry Pickle, Jesse...

Jerry Leo Robey, Jr., 81, of Marbury, MD died January 2, 2021.  His family will receive friends on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the funeral home from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 12 noon, interment Trinity Memorial Gardens.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tenth District Volunteer Firehouse 7035 Poorhouse Road, Indian Head, MD 20640. Full obituary to follow

David Alan Kitts, 58, of LaPlata, Maryland died January 2, 2021. His family will receive friends on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Welcome, Maryland at 12 noon until time of service at 2 PM.

Bryan “Hammy” Hamilton 1/22/1978 – 1/1/2021 On Friday, January 1, 2021, Bryan "Hammy" Hamilton, a pillar of the local community and a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 42, just weeks away from his 43rd birthday. Bryan was born January 22, 1978, in LaPlata, MD.  In his career, Bryan proudly served 18 years as a professional firefighter for the U.S. Department of the Navy.  He was a devoted, lifetime...

Steven C. Hayden, 54 of Indian Head, MD died January 1, 2021 of cancer.  He was a self-employed mason and served in the Air Force National Guard.  He loved spending time with family and friends.  Steve loved sports, Nascar, and boating.  Born October 7, 1966; Steven was the son of the late Francis and Cindy Hayden.  He was also proceeded in death by his wife Tina Arbogast, his mother-in-law MaryAnn Arbogast and his girlfriend Erin Rice. He is survived by his son...

Donna R. Barker of Welcome, Maryland passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020 at Charles Regional Hospital in La Plata, Maryland.  Donna was born on April 22, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana. She was the granddaughter of William and Carolyn Richmond of South Bend, Indiana.  She was raised by her grandparents who gave her a very loving and happy childhood.  They spent summers on Lake Michigan.  Donna adored her grandparents.  She always spoke very fondly of...

John J. Graff, 72, of Indian Head, Maryland, died December 8, 2020 at LaPlata Hospital, surrounded by his children after three brave weeks in isolation fighting a certain well-known virus. Thing of it is, John — who answered to Johnny, Uncle Johnny, and “Oh, Lord, look who’s here” — thrived on human interaction, especially with his family, whom he kept entertained and embarrassed in equal doses. Nobody lit him up more than his three children: John...

Ronnie Robinson, 66, died on December 5, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born April 29, 1954 to George and Margaret (Ballengee) Robinson. Ronnie was predeceased by his parents and his nephew, Ricky Davis. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Robin Luckett Robinson, his daughter Jessica Lehrter, grandchildren Madelyn, Gabby and Adam Lehrter, sisters Carolyn Robinson, Martha Carver (Randy), Donna Orndorff, Louis Hedden (Marvin), brothers and sisters-in-law David and Catherine...

Diane Stinnett Coelho peacefully entered into heaven into our Lord’s hands on November 30, 2020 at the age of 65. She was born August 10,1955.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Stinnett and Carmen T. Stinnett.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas A. Stinnett II. She was the beloved mother of daughter Holly Stinnett Coelho.  She is survived by her brother Ernest (Peggy) Stinnett, and sister-in-law Teresa Stinnett.  She is also survived by...