Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (929 Mt Airy)

 A 1 1/2 story home on 2.04 acres at 929 Mt. Airy Road was sold by Carl and Jacqueline Abend, Jr. to Robert and Kathleen James for $900,000.

Johnanna Fenton Has Passed Away

 

Visitation will be Feb. 3, 10:30 to 11:00 at All Hallows Church

Services will follow at 11:00.

A complete obituary can be read at:

https://www.hardestyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Johnanna-Fenton?obId=30215034

Ann Butler Has Passed Away

No obituary provided .  Visitation will be at Holy Family Church Jan. 5 at 11:00 - 11:30am with funeral service to follow at ll:30. Burial will be in Clinton, MD in the Resurrection Cemetery.  

Check back later for more info.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (1072 Red Maple)

 A split level home on 1.13 acre at 1072 Red Maple was sold by Lynn Leyden, Kerry Smith and Tracy Doyle to Mona Reese and Brooke Robbins tor $630,000.

Plastic Bags Banned In AA Co

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, businesses in Anne Arundel County will no longer provide plastic bags to customers, as the Bring Your Own Bag Plastic Reduction Act (Bill 19-23) takes effect. Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman encouraged residents to bring reusable bags with them to shop, in an effort to help protect the environment.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (636 Santa Maria)

 

A two story home on 2.24 acres at 636 Santa Maria Lane was sold by Howard and Jean Seeger to David and Deborah Harshbarger for $2,800,000.

Peter Moore Receives Special Honor For Military Bowl

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football's Peter Moore will wear the No. 25 jersey on Wednesday versus Tulane. The Military Bowl will be Moore's third time being selected to carry on Frank Beamer's iconic legacy.
 
A native of Davidsonville, Maryland the redshirt junior is just the fifth student-athlete to be a three-time recipient.
 
The special teams captain wore No. 25 earlier this season against Pitt. In the 38-21 victory at Lane Stadium

The remainder of the article can be read at:  hokiesports.com/news/2023/12/26/

From  the "Fighting Gobbler"

Moore is a junior for the Hokies and he is a local boy to the Annapolis area, from Davidsonville, Maryland. This season for Virginia Tech, Moore is having a very good season. He has 58 punts in 2023 for 2,508 yards and is averaging 43.2 yards a boot with a longest kick of 62 yards in a loss at Rutgers in September.

You can read the rest of the article at:  

https://fightinggobbler.com/posts/virginia-tech-football-peter-moore-gets-military-bowl-honor-against-tulane-01hjhty75m25

Patricia Smith Passes Away

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia Anne Smith of Davidsonville, Maryland, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 78.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charles Ward and Edna Ward; her husband Jim Smith; and her sister Frances Jones. She is survived by : her nephews, Kevin Foote and Robert Jones; her sister Irene Turnage; her children, James Smith (Deanna), Kenny Smith (Paige), Kimberly Smith and Hollie Laird; and her grandchildren, Jacob, Bradlee, Colby, Luke, Dominic, Tyler and CJ. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 6th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Grace Lutheran Church (2503 Belair Dr, Bowie, MD 20715).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.

A much more complete obituary can be read at:    https://www.beallfuneral.com/obituaries/patricia-smith

V-Tech Punter Peter Moore At Military Bowl

Virginia Tech punter Peter Moore of Davidsonville is featured in the below article as he visits his home area around Davidsonville and Annapolis, the location of the Military Bowl.

 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/subscription/2023/12/23/military-bowl-home-game-for-hokies-moore-strong/

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (609 Churchill)

A two story home on 5.61 acres at 609 Churchill Circle was sold by Christopher and Teresa Shaw to Mitchell and Tracie Cahan for $1,730,000.

Cam Spencer Video

 Cam Spencer Video

The video above shows Davidsonville's Cam Spencer (#12) making a pair of 3 point shots a coouple days ago.

Robert Lawrence Passes Away

Robert Lee Lawrence Sr. (Davidsonville, Maryland),  passed away at the age of 91, on December 15, 2023.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 20th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Lakemont Memorial Gardens (900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035).

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3362 Pat. Rvr)

A two story home on 2.01 acres at 3362 patuxent river rd was sold by daniel and ladona morrison to jeremiah and nicole ewing for 835,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2702 Bradbury)

 A two story home on 1..1 acre at 2702 Bradbury Ct. was sold by the Thomas Hattar  Trust to Brian and Johnna Connolly for 1,115,000.   

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3702 Birkdale)

 

A two story home on 2.08 acres at 3702 Birkdale Ct. was sold by Joshua and Erin Siegel to Erik Wiklund and Nicole Toscano for $1,550,000

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3516 Russell Thms)

A two story home on .92 acre at 3516 Russell Thomas Lane was sold by Martin and Mary Hammond to Cindy Lam for $999,999

Recent Davidsonvile Home Sale (860 Bridle)

 

A two story home on 2.00 acres at 860 Bridle Way was sold by Richard and Kelly Hughes to Eric Edwards and Ashley Loveys for $880,000

Cam Spencer and UConn Defeat NC

 The No. 5 UConn Huskies beat up on the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels in the Jimmy V. Men's Classic at Madison Square Garden, 87-76, behind Cam Spencer's 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Cam Spencer Nursing Injuries Ahead Of Big Game

 NEW YORK – There are few feelings more frustrating for a coach than heading into a game against a top-level opponent with a team that's less than 100 percent healthy. All the smart game-planning in the world can't make up for a team that is sub-par physically.

That's the situation in which UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley finds himself as his No. 5 Huskies (7-1) challenge No. 9 North Carolina (7-1) in the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden (9 p.m., ESPN). Not one, not two, not three, but four of his five starters head into the game uncertain of their health status.

The most healthy of the four might actually be freshman Stephon Castle (Covington, Ga.), who played in UConn's first two games, but has missed the last six after having a minor medical procedure performed on his left knee.

"As long as he comes out of today and into tomorrow feeling good after finally getting a couple of practices under his belt, he'll be available, but with a minutes restriction," Hurley said. "It's a tough one to come back for, but I know he'd like to be out there."

As for the remainder of UConn's walking wounded, graduate guard Cam Spencer (Davidsonville, Md.) is nursing injuries to the big toe on each foot, one which he had heading into UConn's last game at Kansas, the other hurt during that game

Antonioetta DiNapoli Passes Away

 

   Antoniette DiNapoli passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was the  beloved wife of the late Angelo DiNapoli and devoted mother of Marco (Susan
     A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, December 6 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Entombment will follow at 1 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be offered at

KalasFuneralHomes.com

A  much more complete obituary can be read at:  

https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Antonietta-DiNapoli-9972

New Davidsonville Home Sale (715 Intrepid)

A one story home on 2.02 acres at 715 Intrepid Way was sold by Mitchell Davis to Patrick and Helen Kahl for $900,000. 

New Davidsonville Home Sale (3897 Grnmdw)

 A two story home with no basement on 2.75 acres at 3897 Greenmeadow Lane was sold by George and Cynthia Pavlides to Janice Harris and Virginia Fletcher for $1,350,000.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (1062 Gov. Br.)

 A split level home on 2.05 acres at 1062 Governors Bridge Road was sold by Patrick and Cynthia Edwards to Brian and Susan Hopper for  $1,075,000

Spencer Leads UConn Scoring

     UConn has stormed out to a 6-0 start behind an efficient, high-powered offense and a stingy defense. The Huskies currently rank first in the BIG EAST and top-20 nationally in both scoring offense and scoring defense and are third in the country in scoring margin. Five players average at least 12.7 points per game, led by Cam Spencer (Davidsonville, Md.) at 16.2 per game and Alex Karaban (Southborough, Mass.) at 16.0 per game. 

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3709 Nile)

A one story home on .75 acre at 3709 Nile Road was sold by Dorothy Johnson to Jese Guzman and Leticia Callen for $519,500.

Bobbie King Passes Away

    Bobbie Ann King, 82, a 32-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on November 10, 2023.     Born September 4, 1941 to the late George Robert and Ruth Maloney Tilden, she worked as a bookkeeper for a local excavation company. Bobbie loved life, and outside of her family and friends, her love of tennis came next, she loved playing tennis, watching tennis, talking about tennis, and keeping up her health in order to play more tennis.     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Sonny" King; and her daughter, Shari Terpening. Bobbie is survived by her two sons, Wade and David Steeley; her sister, Jeanne Coughlin of Franklin, MA; her four grandchildren, Pattrick Thomasen, Jenna and Jessica Steeley, and Krystal Painter; and her great-grandchildren, Seth Brown, Syvannah Taylor, Jordan Steeley and Jaelynn Bunnell.     Friends were invited to celebrate Bobbie's life on Tuesday, November 14 from 3 to 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 15 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JDRF Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2542 Lavall)

 A one story home with no basement on 1.02 acre at 2542 Lavall Court was sold by Kenneth Wertz, trustee, to Dilara Zabeen Khandaker for $740,000.

South River Wins State Soccer Title

      South River High School won the Class 3A state championship in boys soccer on Saturday. The Capital reported that the Seahawks, ranked No. 3 in Maryland, defeated 9th-ranked Towson 5-1 at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2546 Lavall)

A  one story home on 1.03 acre at 2546 Lavall Court was sold by Nancy Spiesman, Trustee, to Elizabeth Adams for $629,900.

Edward Tutko Passes Away

 Edward Paul “Ed” Tutko, 81, of Bowie passed away November 8, 2023. He was born December 9, 1941, in Gallitzin, PA to John R. Sr. and Anna (Robatin) Tutko. Ed grew up in Gallitzin and moved to Maryland when he was 18. He married his wife Phyllis on June 10, 1977 and they lived in Laurel before moving to Bowie. Ed worked in the produce department for Giant Food for many years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. Ed loved sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and listening to music.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Phyllis Tutko, children Sondra Knox and her husband Mark of Highland, MD, Greg Simpson and his wife Nicole of Perdido Key, FL, and Kim O’Drain and her husband Jack of Arnold, MD, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Dorothy Zajdel, Pauline Tutko, Theresa Tutko, and George Tutko and his wife Linda, all of Gallitzin, PA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings John Tutko, Jr., Helen Tutko, and Louise Swauger.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church HVAC Fund.

Visitation:  Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:30 AM – 12 Noon, Holy Family Catholic Church
826 Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035

Servicees:  Mass of Christian Burial,  Friday, November 17, 2023, 12 Noon,
Holy Family Catholic Church

Interment: Private

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2510 Hobbits)

 A two story home on .96 acre at 2510 Hobbits Lane was sold by Daniela Winsky to Manuel and Juia Santos for $1,073,000.

Christine Hubbard Receives Award

      The Board of Regents of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) convened during the College's 2023 Fall Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, to consider nominations for a new class of ACTEC Fellows. The College is pleased to announce that 35 individuals were elected including Christine W. Hubbad of Davidsonville, MD.  You can read the completee article at the below link.

 Finance.yahoo.com/news/american-college-trust-

You can read Christine's personal profile at:  

https://christinehubbardlaw.com/lawyer/About-Christine-W.-Hubbard,-Esq._cp10942.htm

Krista DiPalma At King's College

 Krista DiPalma of Davidsonville is a Freshman at Kings College and is on their soccer team. 

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (3620 Birdsville)

 A 1 1/2 story home on 2.00 acres at 3620 Birdsville Road was sold  by Big Bucks LLC to Reyes Guzman and Mario Maravilla for $660,000)

Will Spencer Helps Hood College Win

 FREDERICK, Md. - Hood College's Will Spencer (Davidsonville, Md./Boys' Latin School) tipped away a lob on an inbounds play with 2.1 seconds left and Messiah was unable to get off a clean shot as the Blazers held on for a 71-69 win in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth men's basketball. 

You can read about the closing minutes of the game at:    Hood College game conclussion022-23/contrib/202302045q048p

Cam Spencer Sets New Scoring High

Cam Spencer of Davidsonville had a record setting night hitting seven three point baskets and 25 points total in UConn's  win Tue night over MSV.   For vido highlights of Cam, go to:  . https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-epj165rdf4wyktaj

Cameras On Stopped School Buses

 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD - Thousands of Anne Arundel County drivers have been ticketed for illegally passing stopped school buses, police announced this week.

WMAR reported that the 2022-2023 school year was the first where buses were equipped with cameras to ticket violators.

More than 18,000 offenders were ticketed in the first year of this program, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said.

Roy Eades Passes Away

 

Roy Eades, age 77, of Davidsonville, MD passed away on November 9, 2023. Roy was born in Washington DC on August 14, 1946.

He grew up in Riverdale, MD playing neighborhood baseball with his friends and riding his bike to the sound of baseball cards flickering in the spokes of the wheels. He regularly took the streetcar into Griffith Stadium to watch his beloved Washington Senators. Roy earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland.

He enjoyed a long and dedicated career of 42 years working for Safeway. Working his way up from a night stocker to store manager, he also trained checkout clerks, taught sanitation, and lastly spent more than a decade as the Director of Risk Management for Safeway's Eastern Division. He was a beloved colleague who could bring levity and humor to any situation and was known for treating everyone with respect.

In 1974 he married Diane Havas and they were happily married for 49 years. They built a life together in Maryland where they raised two boys and reveled in the joy of their two granddaughters.

Roy will be remembered most for his love of family, baseball, and his capacity for always being there to help friends and neighbors. He was curious, meticulous, and efficient in everything he did. He took great pride in caring for his home, his cars, his yard, and when something needed to be done, it was certain Roy was going to do it the right way.

His greatest pride was found in being a devoted husband, dad, and Papa. Raised by a single mother, he inspired many in how he provided guidance, love, and compassion in raising his boys. He loved coaching many of their teams when they were young. Later on, as a fan in the stands at their games, many an umpire still remembers his enthusiastic vocal support.

Roy was a gifted storyteller with a booming laugh, loquacious by nature, and the best dry-witted dad-joke teller. These skills served him well in his second career working his dream job as an usher and tour guide for the Washington Nationals from 2010 until his passing.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Camille in 1991. He is survived by his wife Diane; mother-in-law Irene; children Ryan (Melissa) and Kevin (Brina); and granddaughters, Payten and Brooklyn.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Roy's life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, and on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The United Parish of Bowie, 2515 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716, from 10 to 11 a.m. until a funeral service begins at 11:15 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. 

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2588 Tarnan's Br)

A two story home with no basement   on 3.41 acres at 2588 Tarnan's Branch Crossing was sold by Howard Fleck to Wesley Perez for $820,000. 

Will Spencer At Hood College

Will Spencer from Davidsonville is a junior at Hood College and is on their basketball team.  His bio can be read at:

 hoodathletics.com/will-spencer

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2914 Conne Mara)

A two story home on 2.00 acres at 2914 Conne Mra Drive was sold by Steven Novak to Zachary and Tiffany Turner for $1,295,000.

Riley James At Belmont Abbey

 Riley James from Davidsonville is a sophomore at Belmont Abbey and is on their basketball team.  Her bio can be read at: 

womens-basketball/roster/riley-james

Recent Davidsonvile Home Sale (2506 Coxshire)

 A two story home on 2.19 acres at 2506 Coxshire Lane was sold by Robert H. Cox to Hibbat Wahla and Asifa Tariq for $$887,000. 

October Was Md. Horse Month

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Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (2530 Overlook)

 A Split Level home on 2.01 acres at 2530 Overlook Glen was sold by the Betty Robbins Trust to Paul Seen and Jessica Giles for $795,000.

Anna Carl (98) Passes Away

      Anna R. Carl, 98, of Westminster and resident of Carroll Lutheran Village, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home.   
      Anna was born and raised in Muir, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Ralph Raymond and Ida Mariah (Bressler) Reiner. She was employed right after graduation from high school, by the Motor Vehicle Department of the State of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, PA. After her marriage to John K. Carl, she came to Maryland for the first time in 1951 and worked as secretary to the Professor of Education at Western Maryland College in Westminster, MD. Later, she performed secretarial duties at the Air Arm Division of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Baltimore, MD. In 1986, after raising two daughters, she moved from Davidsonville, MD to Heritage Harbour (HH), a retirement community in Annapolis, Maryland, and helped to establish the Caring Network of HH, as well as the HH Health Group, a health referral system which became a model for other retirement communities in the state of Maryland. She was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Annapolis, serving as the Financial Officer of the various United Methodist Women's Circles, and as a member of the Altar Guild. Her interests included reading, antiques, crocheting, and collecting. She moved from Annapolis to Carroll Lutheran Village in 2002 with John, her husband of 62 years, and became very active getting involved with crafts, and with various committees of the Residents Association Council. She received the President's Volunteer Service award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. This bronze award recognizes one's dedication and commitment to volunteer service and signifies that they have served their community with distinction. She was a member of the Westminster United Methodist Church.            Anna is survived by daughters Deborah Williams of Davidsonville, and Diane Tucker of Rising Sun; grandchildren Kristen Paladino, John Williams, Amy Scott and Evan Tucker; 7 great-grandchildren.
      The family will welcome friends on Tuesday, November 14th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. Her funeral service will begin at 12:30 pm, with Chaplain Charlie Marshall officiating. Interment will be in the Maryland Veteran Cemetery at Garrison Forest. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to either the Westminster United Methodist Church, 165 E. Main St., Westminster MD 21157, or the Carroll Lutheran Village Resident's Fund, 300 St. Luke Cir., Westminster MD 21158. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

Richard Forrester Passes Away

 Richard Edward Forrester, affectionately known as Ricky, entered into eternal rest at the MedStar Washington Heart Center in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2023, at 8:08am, after a lengthy illness. Richard was 70 years old.

Richard was born in Baltimore, MD on December 24, 1952. The son of the late Gertrude Watkins Forrester and Haley Forrester, Sr. Being one of 10 children, Richard was raised in Lothian, MD. Richard attended southern Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Richard was a hard worker and had a passion for
operating heavy equipment, where he put in over 50 years in that field. He worked for Sams Meyers (Lothian, MD) for 15 years, BFI for 15 years, CWL for over 20 years and held other various part time positions until he was unable to work due to his illness.

Richard married the love of his life, Constance E. Forrester on August 27, 1977. They were joined together in holy matrimony, being blessed together for 46 years. Richard and Constance had 4 beautiful children together and 8 grandchildren. Family was important to him, and he was a great father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren.

Richard was musically inclined and loved music. He loved to play the guitar and the keyboard. As a young adult he also enjoyed playing baseball and other various sports. He also loved watching football and baseball and was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan. He also enjoyed going to car shows, beaches, amusement parks, family outings and cookouts. Richard loved to talk and was an exceptional storyteller. The stories he told would have you falling over with laughter.

Richard accepted Christ on July 30, 2023, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship. He attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship regularly, until his health prevented him from attending,

Richard leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Constance E. Forrester; 4 children, Michael (Sheresha), Brian (Shelly), Shawntée, and Shannon; 8 grandchildren, Mykell, Chanel, Ryan, Briana, Kamesa, Michael Jay, Norah and Aaliyah; 3 sisters, Mary Galloway, Shirley Wright, and Irene Lamb; 2 brothers, George Forrester and Tuwa Abdulla (Donya); 3 sisters-in-law, Marsha Thomas, Theresa Thomas, and Terry Watkins (Louis); brother-in-law and very special friend, Gerald Wilson, Jr.; 2 aunts, Paulette Proctor (James) and Alice Reynolds; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Watkins Forrester and Haley Forrester, Sr.; 3 brothers, Haley, Jr., Douglas and Larry; and 1 sister, Janice M. Forrester.

Allen Manges Passes Away (Updated 11/7/23)

From the Internet"

      Allen L. Manges (Davidsonville, Maryland)  passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 82.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 13th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Lakemont Memorial Gardens (900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035).

There is now an obituary for Mr. Menges, who may not be from Davidsonville.  It is at:     allen-l-manges/ obitt

Michael Mautino Passes Away

     Michael L. Mautino (Davidsonville, Maryland), passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 69, 

     Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10th 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (826 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10th 2023 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

Davidsonville Elem Chess Academy

 https://chessacademy.com/products/davidsonville-elementary-chess-club

Herbert Catterton Passes Away

    HERBERT W. CATTERTON, 93, died on Sunday, October 22 at his home, Progressive Farm, in Harwood, MD surrounded by his beloved family and friends.
    Born on June 22, 1930 in Harwood to the late Herbert T. and Alverta Catterton, Herbert was a sixth generation tobacco farmer and was president of the Future Farmers of America while in high school. He worked side by side with his parents whom he loved and adored. Helping to keep the farm running smoothly was Herbert's wife of 72 years, Agnes Hartge Catterton. Herbert was a member of the Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, the Elks Club, the Prince George's County Sportsman's Club and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and pulling tractors at local county fairs, where he won multiple honors and awards. Herbert was known as a kind, hard working farmer who leaves a legacy of being devoted to his wife, his parents and his children and their families who all live on the family farm.
    He is survived by his wife, Agnes; his children, Betty (Bill) Bergstrom, Diane (Fred) Klinken, Kathy (Tom) Britschge and Richard (Terrie) Catterton; his sister, Nancy Parlett and 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
    Friends are invited to celebrate Herbert's life on Friday, October 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Herbert's memory to Southern High FFA Alumni, Margaret Chase, 2857 Davidsonville Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035 or to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

Robert Proctor Passes Away

It is with sadness that we announce Robert Norris Proctor, 86, a 55-year resident of Davidsonville, MD, passed away at his home on September 29, 2023. Known affectionately as “Pookie”, Robert was born on August 19, 1937 in Melwood, MD to the late William “Kenneth” and Mary “Maggie” Proctor. He was educated in Prince George’s County and started a 39-year career in 1960 at Whitehall Shell in Bowie as an automobile mechanic. After his retirement, Robert went to work in 2000 for Giant Food in Edgewater where he worked for 14 years.

Robert had a passion for working on cars, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, neighborhood watch and car counting from his patio, traveling and, most of all, spending time with his family, particularly at his kids’ and grandkids’ events. He was also a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his five brothers, William “Sonny”, Joseph “Sonny Boy”, Vincent “Sammy”, and Warren Proctor and his sister, Mary “Sis” Newman. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley Elaine (née Neal) Proctor; two sons, Patrick Proctor (Tina) of Severn, MD and Kevin Proctor (Gina) of Pasadena, MD; four daughters, Denise Sanders (Anthony) of Davidsonville, Cindy Jackson of Pasadena, MD, Kathy Freeman (Jacques) of Crownsville, MD and Letisha Lee of Odenton, MD; one sister, Shirley Neal (Jimmy), one brother, Calvin “Billy” Proctor, and two sisters-in-law, Jean and Viola Proctor. Robert is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Ketia Kelly (Gary), Keyonna Silva (Errol), Jasmine Jackson, Avery Freeman (Monica), Maurice Jackson, Jordan Williams (David), Kevin Proctor Jr. (Kim), Patrick Proctor Jr., Julian Freeman, Megan Proctor, A.J. Lee, Toni Lee; and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to visit with Robert’s family on Monday, October 9, from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton.

Travis Holiday At Millersville U.

Travis Holiday of Davidsonville is a sophomore at Millersville U. and is goal keeper on their men's soccer team.

 https://millersvilleathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/travis-holiday/10220

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale (1103 Thos. Swann)

 A 1 1/2 story home on 7.85 acres at 1103 Thomas Swan Lane was sold by the Therese Turner Trust to Evangel Cathedral  Inc. for $1,400,000.

Linda Hunt Watkins Passes Away

    On October 26, 2023, Linda Hunt Watkins (73) of Davidsonville, Maryland, passed away due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Her husband Lee; daughter, Kelly; son, James; daughter-in-law, Kelly; and sister, Marsha, were at her side.
    Born May 15, 1950, to James and Maude Hunt, Linda grew up in Annapolis. She attended St. Mary's School in Annapolis through high school, then went on to St. Mary's College of Maryland, studying education. Linda met her husband, Lee, while they were teaching English together at Southern High School. They were married in 1974, and through this union she gained a daughter, Kelly. They welcomed their son, James, several years later. Linda was a devoted mother and never missed any of her children's activities. She spent much of her free time attending softball, lacrosse, and soccer games, horse shows, piano recitals, and band concerts. Lee and Linda were married for 49 years. When they first married, they relocated to Tucson, Arizona, for a year while Lee completed graduate school, after which they returned to settle in Davidsonville, Maryland. Linda was a well-loved English teacher at Bates Junior High in Annapolis for many years. She was very involved in school activities and was the staff sponsor of the student government for most of her tenure. Later in her career she transitioned to teaching at Annapolis High School for an additional several years. When out in public, she was often approached by current and past students that loved having her as a teacher. She had an amazing memory and would usually remember the student's name and details about their life, even for students she had taught decades prior. After retiring from teaching in 2004, Linda enjoyed spending time with friends and family, whether just getting a cup of coffee or lunch together, traveling with Lee to Williamsburg, Virginia, or having family over for dinner. She loved to shop, and her daughter, Kelly, fondly remembers annual birthday shopping trips. Her son, James, warmly recalls her passion for food and the many family meals they enjoyed together at local restaurants over the years.
    Linda is preceded in death by her father, James Hunt, and her mother, Maude Hunt. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Lee Watkins, her daughter, Kelly (Watkins) Kanaras, her son, James Watkins (Kelly Zuknick Watkins), her sister Marsha McNabb, and four grandchildren: Alexander, Benjamin, Madeleine, and Mackenzie.
     Visitations will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at John M. Taylor Funeral Home in Annapolis, Maryland from 2-4 pm and from 6-8 pm. A celebration of life will be held at the same location Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10 am. Immediately following, a committal service will be held at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. An online guest book is available at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com.

The AnneArundel School Is 300 Years Old

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John Corso Passes Away

     John D. Corso passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023. John was preceded in death by his parents,  Dominick and Opal Corso, brother Richard and Janet, his loving wife of 32 years.
      He was a long time resident of Mt. Rainier, Bladensburg and Davidsonville, Maryland. John retired as an oil mechanic from Petro Oil company in 2003.
     John leaves behind three sisters, Christina Stepp, Ida Romano and Theresa Hosinski. He had no children of his own but was a loving uncle to 16 nieces and nephews. John will be remembered as a kind, loving and giving person and will be greatly missed by his family forever.   John was a loving husband, an extremely generous man, had a wonderful sense of humor, and was truly a kind and gentle soul. An animal lover, John gave generously to the Humane Society and the ASPCA.
      John was a family man and truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. John was always willing to pitch in and help anyone in need.
      John enjoyed being outside and taking long walks at the local parks. He was a talented bowler and an avid game player, especially poker, billiards and dominoes. John also loved to play practical jokes on family and friends. Anything to get a little laugh.  John enjoyed listening to opera and was a dedicated fan of Elvis. He had an extensive collection of all things Elvis. No doubt, the king himself will be there to welcome him to heaven.
     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Society, the ASPCA, or Hospice of the Chesapeake
      Visitation and service to be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Interment at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.