Willard Toney Passes Away

     Willard Dean Toney, 83, a resident of Davidsonville, MD for 50 years and previously of North Carolina, died on February 19, 2021 at her home after battling dementia, congestive heart failure and COPD for three years. 
    Born on February 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Joseph Cleatus and Minnie Geanette Davis Walker, Dean was an Anne Arundel County school bus driver. Dean was a former member of the Davidsonville Dance Club and helped organize the Davidsonville Bluegrass Festival. She enjoyed dancing, hallmark/ romance movies, chocolate shakes, chicken n dumplings, Frank Sinatra and thrift store bargains.
    Dean was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Charles Andrew Toney and her son, Charles Barry Toney. She is survived by her son, Chuck Toney of Davidsonville, MD; her siblings, Wayne and JC Walker both of Casar, NC, Katherine Sansing of Shelby, NC and Edith Brackett of Polkville, NC and her grandchildren, Emily, Katlyn, Dakota and Melissa Toney.
    Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contact the Kalas Funeral Home at 410-956-4488 for contribution instructions. 

Recent D'ville Home Sale 3459 Constellation

 A two story home on 1.94 acres at 3459 Constellation Dr. sold by Robert Jobes to Mark and Kristen Zak for $1,200,000.

DES Sportswear For Sale

The Davidsonvile PTO is selling all varieties of sportswear.

Go to the link below the picture to shop.

 https://davidsonville-elementary-spiritwear-2021.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR35D3rQSzfz3N0jQzZPQYY10cr_Xe7dgHBQN8je7lcXgsLBXefQOp7kFVw

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A one story home on 1.12 acre at 716 Petersburg Rd sold by David Boggs, Trustee, to Adam and Ashley Keres for $650,000.

Barbara Roberts Passes Away

 We are sad to announce that on February 5, 2021, at the age of 73, Barbara Roberts of Davidsonville, Maryland passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Roberts to pay them a last tribute. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Roberts at   https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/md/davidsonville/barbara-roberts-12270596

She was predeceased by : her parents, Eino Fagerlund and Rakkel Hamalainen Fagerlund. She is survived by : her husband Melvin Roberts; her children, Allison Fix of Columbia, MD and Andy Roberts (Lauren) of Odenton, MD; and her grandchildren, Colin, Emily and David. She is also survived by four siblings.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A Split foyer home on .39 acre at 1541 Patuxent Manor Rd sold by Gregory Reshetiloff to Frank Campbell, Trustee,

 

Ford West Passes Away

    Ford B. West, age 73 of Davidsonville, Maryland died surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 14 after a 15-year medical adventure with metastatic, castrate resistant, prostate cancer. 
    Ford was born on December 11, 1947 in Murphy, North Carolina to Venson and Evelyn Ford West. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1966 and Mars Hill College in 1970. He was a member of the Mars Hill football team, tri-captain of the 1969 team, active in student government, and listed in the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. During the first Vietnam draft lottery in 1969, his draft number was 39. He joined the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge in May 1974 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then attended North Carolina State University where he met the love of his life, Mary Lucas ("Cathy"). He earned a Master of Science in Food Science and would be proud to tell you that after graduation Cathy beat him out for a job they both pursued. After four years together and a proposal by mailing a ring cross-country, the two married and built a life in Maryland grounded in faith and family.
    Ford began his professional career with the National Canners Association, located in Washington, D.C. In 1979, he joined The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) where he was named President in 2005. He was passionate about the industry and his legacy of 34 years with TFI lives on through the Ford B. West Center for Responsible Agriculture, a training center in Owensboro, Kentucky named in recognition of his efforts with ResponsibleAg. In 2013, he was recognized by the Agricultural Retailers Association with the Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2018 Ford was inducted into the Fertilizer Hall of Fame. Ford traveled the world with Cathy, but was happiest in his own yard tending to his garden, spending time by the pool with his children, and giving his four grandchildren endless rides on the gator. He was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Md. where he and Cathy facilitated Sunday School classes for over 30 years.
    He is survived by his wife, Cathy, who he married June 16, 1979 in New Providence, N.J, three children: Ashley Hurst (husband Brad) of Davidsonville, Md; Lindsey Lutz (husband Jason) of Stephens City, Va. and Lucas West (fiancée Kirsten Hartman) of Washington D.C.; four grandchildren: Ford and Brooke Hurst and Elyse and Owen Lutz; three sisters: Carolyn White (husband John) of Huntsville Al; Melva Benham of Clearwater Fl; Clarice West of Southern Pines N.C.; and one brother Rick West (wife Jan) of Heavener, Ok.
    A service celebrating his life will be held at a future date. The family wishes any memorial contributions to be made to The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins or Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis, Md. Online guestbook available at KalasFuneralHomes.com

Homestead Gardens Is Expanding

 Homestead Gardens, a nationally-recognized independent garden company with operations in Davidsonville, Maryland and Severna Park, Maryland, has purchased Ronny’s Garden World, a fixture since 1970 on the Dupont Parkway in Smyrna, Delaware. The move expands Homestead’s ability to offer consumers the best selection of plants available through their award winning brand. 

To read the complete article from Eye On Annapolis,  go to:   https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2021/02/homestead-gardens-expands-into-delaware-with-purchase-of-ronnys-garden-world/

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A two story home on 2.89 acres at 1700 Beards Creek Ct. sold by Thomas Stevens to evin and Valerie Greider for $727,100

Crofton High Starts Athletics

 The new Crofton High, which pulled students from South River and Arundel high schools, was ready to welcome its first class of ninth and 10th graders in August, but the pandemic has kept Anne Arundel County Public Schools students learning in a virtual setting since March.

Athletic teams are hitting the practice fields to get ready for upcoming seasons.

 https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/high-school/ac-cs-crofton-high-athletics-first-day-20210218-vgarnc5mzzft3anejjfucuyiam-story.html

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A one story home on 1.25 acre at 1091 Galway Rd. sold by Stephen Watkins, Trustee, to Elron Wallace and Theresa Liberatori for $850,000.

Elder Mary Meares Passes Away

     It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elder Mary Meares (Davidsonville, Maryland), who passed away at the age of 97, on January 23, 2021. 

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 6th 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Evangel Cathedral (13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 6th 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 6th 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Lakemont Memorial Gardens (900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035).

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A two story home on 2.10 ares at 3530 Huntley Dr. was sold by Gregory Scruggs to Matthew and Leah Scanlon for $1,275,000.

Rt. 50 Closed Sunday Morning

 A tractor-trailer heading westbound on Route 50 near Patuxent River Road in Davidsonville caught fire and shut down lanes for over an hour on Sunday morning.The Anne Arundel County Fire Department received a call around 4:26 a.m. No injuries were reported but one person was evaluated on the scene.The fire was out at 5:57 a.m. and the fire department cleared the scene just after 6 a.m.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

A split level home on 1.48 acre at 678 Discovery Ct. sold by John Boller to David and Kelly Gebhardt for $605,000.

New Davidsonville Post Office Building

     Davidsonville’s new post office is scheduled to open in March in the Davidsonville Station mall at the corner of Central Avenue (#214) and Patuxent River Road. Necessary construction may be complete in time for a late February relocation.  The new post office will be bigger and better than its current building, with three times as many post office boxes available to rent in three different sizes. Most of the boxes will be renumbered, so if you get your mail in a post office box, be prepared to notify your correspondents of your new mailing address.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

     A two story home on .92 acre at 1015 Howard Grove Ct. sold by Thomas Casey to Truman Wolf and Victoria Moore-Wolf for $885,000.

Lothian Elevator To Close In Two Years

The grain elevator in Lothian will remain open for two more years while Perdue attempts to find a buyer for the facility which is very important for southern MD farmers.   They need a place to sell harvested grain and other alternatives are very limited and distant. 

 https://digitaledition.capitalgazette Lothian Elevator

Barbara Roberts Passes Away

     Barbara Irene Roberts, 73, of Davidsonville, MD, died of Covid-19 related pneumonia Feb 5, 2021. 
    Born June 6, 1947 in Baltmore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eino Fagerlund and the late Rakkel Hamalainen Fagerlund. Mrs. Roberts grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Maine in 1969. She taught elementary school in Millinocket, Maine, for one year, Montgomery County, MD for seven years and in Anne Arundel County at Davidsonville Elementary and Central Middle School. She retired from teaching in 2010. She enjoyed knitting, baking, baseball, spending time with her grandchildren and golden retrievers, and keeping up with her baseball family. She was a Bowie Baysox season ticket holder and enjoyed being a housing family for Baysox players and staff.
    She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Melvin Roberts, two children, daughter Allison Fix of Columbia, MD, son Andy Roberts and his spouse Lauren of Odenton, MD, three grandchildren: Colin, Emily, and David, and four siblings. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at: https://www.alz.org/ 

Carry Out Drinks At Restaurants

Md  restaurants have been selling drinks to go along with carry out food.  Typical is the Killarney House in Davidsonville, along with three others also owned by Anthony Clarke.  Read more at:

 https://www.baltimoresun.cmd-restaurants-want-alcohol-carryout-

Recent davidsonville Home Sale

 A two story home on 4.10 acres at 610 Churchill Cir sold by Michael Donnelly to Gregory and Broke Zingler for $995,000.

A recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A  1  1/2 story home on 3.444 acres at 315 Dodon Rd  sold by Jeffrey Ring to Brandon and Megan Rose for $925,000.

 

Delores Reeves Passes Away

     On Saturday, January 30, 2021, Dolores Kidwell Reeves of Davidsonville, MD.
    Born February 13, 1930, to the late Ada Ruth and Orlando Miller. Beloved widow of Arthur R. Reeves, Jr.; mother of Ruth Reeves, Arthur R. Reeves III (Becky), Susan McConaghy (Bryan), Kathy Whitlock (Kenny); and loving grandmother to seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; devoted sister to identical twin, Doris Federline, and the late Raymond Miller.Private
    Graveside Service on February 8, 2021, at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a local charity of your choice.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

A two story home with no basement on 1.00 acre at 2548 Lavall Ct. sold by Barry Sullivan to Timothy and Christine Crawford for $785,000.

 

Virginia Smith Passes Away

 Virginia Catherine Sanford Smith  "Ginger" (Age 82)  z

    Ginger passed away peacefully at her home in Davidsonville, MD on January 22, 2021.          Ginger was born on April 20, 1938 in Washington, DC and was immensely proud to be a third generation Washingtonian. She was a 1956 graduate of Anacostia High School in Washington, DC and enjoyed long lasting friendships with her Anacostia High School alum and her Broadview Baptist Church family. Ginger was an avid Scrabble enthusiast and she loved to go "2ABEACH".

    She was the beloved wife of the late Homer Wiley Smith, Jr.; mother of Deborah L. (Dave) Whitaker of White Plains, MD, Dale K. Smith of Annapolis, MD and Douglas W. (Sharon) Smith of Huntingtown, MD; sister of Shirley Milloy of Bethany Beach, DE; grandmother of Danny, Lauren, Jason, Dustin, April, Troy and Corey; great-grandmother of Nolan, Charlotte, Everly, Cash, Wiley, Liana and Colt, also survived by many nieces and nephews.
    Per her wishes, there will be no services. Online condolences at: KalasFuneralHomes.com  

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

 A twp story home on .93 acre at 2404 Pebblebrook was sold by Steven Bonacci to James and Tolulope  for $1,325,000.    

Bernie Avon Floyd Passes Away

    Bernie Avon Floyd "Avon", 82, a 45-year resident of Harwood, and previously from Louisville, KY, and Brownfield, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2021, in Davidsonville, MD.
    Avon was born on December 24, 1938, in Brownfield, TX, to the late Bern and Christine Floyd. He was a graduate of Texas Tech University and retired from the Dept. of Commerce Agriculture Census, livestock branch. He also served proudly in the US Army reserves. Avon was a West Texas Cowboy at heart and loved all things agricultural. Most of his early life was spent farming cotton and raising cattle and horses. In fact, his farming paid for his Texas Tech. education. After moving to Maryland he worked for the census bureau and managed livestock statistics with the agriculture census. During this time he continued to raise cattle and horses. He also enjoyed playing pool and poker.
    I n addition to his parents, Avon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Norma Floyd. He is survived by his children, Diane Balsley (Manny ) of Harwood, MD, and Chris Floyd ( Heather Buhaj) of Churchton, MD, his siblings; John Floyd of Brownfield, TX, and Janna Griffin (Mike) of Chesapeake Beach, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Paul Balsley, IV, Allison Balsley, CJ Floyd, and Madison Cornwell, and many nieces and nephews.
    Family and friends are invited to celebrate Avon's life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 10 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lothian, MD. The visitation and service will also be available on Zoom, please contact the family for the link. Online condolences at KalasFuneralHomes.com