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Michael "Mike" Avery of Edgewater and previously of Mount Airy passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Mike was born on September 1, 1959 to the late William and Margaret Avery in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a graduate of St. Johns College High School in Washington, DC and owner of Avery Contracting. Mike enjoyed watching college sports, playing golf and taking vacations on cruise ships. He enjoyed all his trips with family and friends but enjoyed his excursions to the Azores most of all. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Avery. He is survived by his Fiancée, Heather Martin; two children, Daniel (Jia) Avery of Rockville, and Stephanie Avery of Tampa, FL; a brother David (Ana) Avery of Rockville. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 11 to 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Interment will be private. 

George Edward Hall, “Bubby”, 82, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Bubby was born on February 28, 1937, in Davidsonville to the late George & Jess Hall. He retired from Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, County Roads Division. In addition to his parents, Bubby was preceded in death by his siblings; Gilbert, Clyde, and Lucille. He is survived by his son Dewayne Hall, Sr. and his wife Brenda,  his daughter Donna Hall, his siblings; Roland, Joseph, Ernest, Robert, Earl, Linda and Eleanor, his grandchildren; Joseph and Michael Hall, Dewayne Hall Jr. and Jennifer Hendershot. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 10 am at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship, 377 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21013.. Online condolences may be made by visiting the link on this page.

On Saturday, November 16, 2019 of Oxon Hill, MD; Brother of Helen Trefry. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends and his furry companions, Cyndi and Brodi. John enjoyed music, gardening, reading, and painting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County, P.O. Box 925, Bowie MD 20718. 

On Saturday, November 16, 2019; the beloved Wife of the late Hodford Reynald Brown III; Mother of Tania M. (Kendrick) Cooks and Hodd R. (Candice) Brown IV, Grandmother of Rand Brown and Collette M. Brown; Sister of Glicerio Maguigad and Romeo (Celia) Maguigad was called home to be with the Lord. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and many other loving family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Wilma's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 and another viewing with open casket will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist, 8910 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD 20735. 

Jeffrey Brian Milstead, "Jeff", a lifelong resident of Edgewater, MD died on November 15, 2019, at his home.

Born on April 4, 1974, in Silver Spring, MD, he graduated from Atholton High School in Columbia, MD. Jeff was employed as a truck driver and enjoyed drawing and music.

He is survived by two children, Nicholas Anthony Cullison of Dundalk, MD and Taylor Madison Cullison of Glen Burnie, MD; his mother, Donna L. Milstead; his father, Charles W. Milstead; and two siblings, John Wesley Milstead of Edgewater, MD and Barbie (Delbert) Stallings of Glen Burnie, MD.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Jeff's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Thursday, November 21 from 3 to 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's name to NAMI of Anne Arundel County, PO Box 309, Arnold, MD 21012.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 10 am on Monday, November 18 at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Donald Phillips “Don” Covington, 79, a 40-year resident of Davidsonville and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on November 14, 2019.  Born on January 17, 1940 in Annapolis to the late Frances and Donald Covington, Sr., Don was the founder of Covington Machine and Welding in Annapolis.  His expertise was primarily in drawbridge and fixed bridge repairs, he worked on most of the bridges in Maryland as well as surrounding states.  Don was a machinist at heart but proficient in many areas.  The outdoors was his true home and he was a member of several hunting clubs.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Forsythe Covington; three sons, Guy Covington of Centreville, MD, Brian Covington of Davidsonville and Donnie (Tiffany) Covington of Lothian, MD; one daughter, Jill (John) Frick of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his 12 lb. rescue dog and protector, Scooter.

The Covington family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Anne Arundel Medical Center for the compassionate care given to Don in his final days.  We are deeply grateful.

All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the Salvation Army. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

MARGIE MARIE MUELLER TROUT
Foreign Service Wife

Margie M. Trout, 96, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Annapolis, MD, where she had been living since December, 2014.

Mrs. Trout was born on April 27, 1923 in Wellston, MO. She grew up in Overland, MO and graduated from Ritenour High School in 1942.  After graduation from high school, Mrs. Trout worked as a secretary for a brief time at Robertson Aircraft Corporation, St. Louis, and later as a speed lathe and drill press operator at Busch-Selzer Diesel Engine Co., St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Trout met her husband, Maurice Elmore Trout, in September, 1942 at Tune Town in St. Louis while he was in the Coast Guard. They were married 11 months later on August 24, 1943 at Overland Christian Church. She attended Webster College for 1 year (1944/1945) while they lived in Webster Groves, MO.  In July, 1950, her husband joined the Foreign Service as a Diplomat and she accompanied him on assignments to Paris, France (1950-1952); Vienna, Austria (1952-1955); London, England (1956-1959); Vientiane, Laos (1959-1961); Munich, Germany (1965-1969); Bangkok, Thailand (1969-1972); Washington, DC (1961-1965, 1972-1975); and Norfolk, VA (1975-1977).

While living abroad, Mrs. Trout was a member of American Women’s Clubs, Embassy Clubs, International Women’s Clubs, a Cub Scout den mother, and while living in Bethesda, MD she was a Girl Scout leader. She loved working with her hands and some of her beautiful crochet articles were displayed in the Exhibition of Works of Art by the Corps Diplomatique in London.

After retirement from the Foreign Service (1977), Dr. and Mrs. Trout lived in McLean, Virginia and continued traveling abroad.  She was a Certified Genealogist and a member of the National Genealogical Society.  Her hobbies were genealogy, knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, and oil painting.

Mrs. Trout was preceded in death by her parents, Albert S. Mueller and Pearl (Jose) Mueller, her sister, Anita M. Mueller, and her husband, Maurice E. Trout. Survivors include her son, Richard W. Trout of North Myrtle Beach, SC, her daughter, Babette Y. Dammon of Annapolis, MD,  grandchildren  Jamie Schmidt (Sean), Lee Dammon (Nicole), and Samantha Miseta (Greg), as well as 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, November 22 at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon’s Island Rd, Edgewater, MD at 11am, with funeral services beginning at 12pm.  Interment will be at 2pm, Friday, Nov 22 at Rock Creek Cemetery, DACOR Memorial Section, Washington, D.C.

On Monday. November 11, 2019; the beloved wife of Gary Smith; mother of Erica Wilson and Melanie Weishar; grandmother of Natalie Weishar; daughter of Theodore Wilson and Ardell Perry; sister of Kevin Wilson and Theodora "Cookie" Sinkfield; godmother and aunt of Ebony Jackson and aunt of Keena Smith; mother-in-law of Jason Weishar. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Tami's Life Celebration on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment private at a later date.

Harry William (Bill) Ivey


Preceded in death by his wife of over 60+ years, Josephine J. Ivey (deceased December 2014) and pets Angel and Rockie.

He enjoyed watching Nationals Baseball, following current events, listening to old music, his beloved dogs, and eating good food, especially sweets.

Bill served proudly in the U.S. Navy.

His is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, long time close friend Doug, and his dedicated caregiver Portia and the staff at Angels Heart.

On Sunday, November 10, Bowen (Bo) Joseph Levy passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Bo was eight days shy of his 18th birthday and he exited this world exactly as he entered it; surrounded by love and with dignity and grace. 

Bowen was the beloved son of Bryan and Tanya Levy, and attended Central Special since he was a preschooler. Bowen lived with autism; however, his condition did not affect his spirit. Blessed with an infectious laugh and boundless energy, Bo made every single person he encountered smile. He possessed a heart of gold and loved his family, eating great food, and everything Elmo. Even Bowen’s last act on earth was one of generosity, as his organs were donated to help save the lives of others. His family takes great comfort knowing that the beating of his heart, the breath in his lungs, and the twinkle of his eyes will live on in others. 
Bo is survived by his parents who devoted every single day to ensuring he lived the most wonderful life possible. His two sisters, Addison Levy and Destyn Hughes, loved him deeply and will miss him every day. Bo is also survived by his doting grandparents, Marsha Alton, Alan Levy, Anita Snyder and Dean Moore, as well as countless aunts, uncles and cousins who are blessed for every day they loved, and were loved, by Bo. The world is simply a better place because he was in it.

A private celebration honoring the life of Bowen will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Bowen Foundation for Autism, C/O The Arc of the Central Chesapeake, 1332 Donald Avenue, Severn, MD 21144. The Bowen Foundation was launched in 2007 to improve the lives of children living with Autism in Anne Arundel County and to date has donated more than $400,000 to local families in need. Online condolences can be made through www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.


Stephen Michael Kurak, Michael to his family, was born in Washington, DC on March 18, 1956, and died on November 10, 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1998 following a 23-year career with the submarine force.


He is loved and remembered by his daughter, Victoria Kurak Sievers (Todd Sievers), his three grandchildren, Collin, Witten, and Virginia; his siblings John Kurak, Andrea M. Kurak, and Tracy Rice; and step-mother, Patricia Kurak; former spouses Judith Ann Kurak, with whom he shared his military career years, and Janice M. Rowe, with whom he shared many of his retirement years; and and by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Steve Kurak, mother Margaret Sweeney Kurak, and brother William “Teddy” Kurak.

 

Family and Friends may come together to remember Steve on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, Maryland. A brief service of remembrance will be held at Kalas on Tuesday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m., followed by Military Honors at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to National Public Radio (https://www.npr.org/donations/support), Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (https://lostdogrescue.org/), and vote Democrat in the next election. 

Richard C. Dickenson, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Annapolis after suffering with Parkinson’s disease for 22 years.  He was born on May 9, 1937 in Iowa Falls, IA to the late David and Bessie Dickenson.  He graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1955.  In January 1956, Dick enlisted in the US Navy.  After boot camp he attended Electronic Technician School in Treasure Island, CA, finishing in October 1956.
He then married high school sweetheart, Janeice Swart, on October 20, 1956 and set off for his first duty assignment in Adak, Alaska.  His next assignment was at the Naval Security Station at Ft. Meade from 1958-59.  Upon completion of his military obligation, Dick transitioned to civilian employment where he worked at the National Security Agency.  He received many awards including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1979 and the Senior Technical Award in 1985.  Dick retired from NSA in 1994.
At the time of his death, he and his wife Janeice were members of Calvary United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed mission trips with his Calvary friends to Guatemala and Appalachia.  His most memorial trip was to the Holy Land in January 2014.  Dick’s interests included fishing, golfing, bowling and computers.  In his younger years he enjoyed dirt biking.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janeice, his daughters Katherine (Kevin) Andrews of Fulton, MD and Kimberly (Louis) Papuchis of Olney, MD; two sisters, Bernella (Loren) Meyers and Judy (Randy) Duffy and four grandchildren Elysse and George Papuchis and Alexandra and Cameron Andrews.  
A memorial service will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church on Rowe Blvd in Annapolis on Friday, 15 November beginning at 11:00 am.  A visitation will preceed the service at the church from 10:00-11:00.  Refreshments will follow in the church fellowship hall.  Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Calvary UM Church or to the Parkinson’s Foundation. 

Please take a moment and leave a condolence for Dick's family by using the tab on this page.

A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Chapel Services, 2301 Wilson Way, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Interment with Military Honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to: Santa Rosa Children's Hospital, N. Santa Rosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Augusta M. Oldfield, age 87, of Annapolis, Maryland (formerly of Nebraska City and Papillion, Nebraska) passed away on November 8, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. 

Augusta Byrom Oldfield was born in Auburn, Nebraska on May 29, 1932.  She grew up and attended school in Auburn where she graduated from Auburn High School.  Augusta married George L. Oldfield on September 12, 1949.  She was a devoted Air Force wife to George for 63 years, and a loving mother of 4 children. 

Augusta was preceded in death by her loving husband, George, in 2013, her great granddaughter, Hope, in 2017, and all her siblings.  She is survived by children Don (Sharon) Oldfield of Graham, Texas; Michelle Oldfield of Annapolis, Maryland; Tom (Sharon) Oldfield of Frisco, Texas and Cheri (Jim) Schmitz of Boerne, Texas. 

Augusta’s greatest joy was to be a grandmother to Joshua (Joy) Tidwell, Meghan Tidwell, Aaron Koch, Lauren (Kris) Mahan, Lindsey (Jake) Fox and Tyler (Macy) Straw.  Her great grandchildren include Justin, Annie, Mary Mae, Nicholas, Matthew, Cassidy, Noah and Micah.  She is also remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Augusta and George enjoyed traveling together and sharing time with their family.  Augusta also loved playing the piano, sewing, crafting, reading, collecting antiques and shopping.  She volunteered in her church over the years with children and senior adults.  She enjoyed being a homemaker, creating a warm and welcoming home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 at Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City, where a funeral services will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Wyuka Cemetery.  

Dora Jean “Dodie” Mitchell, 78, a resident of Stevensville and previously of Annapolis, MD, passed away on November 7, 2019.  Born in Annapolis on November 30, 1940 to the late Frank and Mary Dulaney, Dodie attended Annapolis High School.  She was a caretaker at Quiet Waters Farm.  Dodie enjoyed playing bingo and watching a good television show.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  Dodie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Charles Mitchell who died in 2004.  She is survived by her son, Douglas Mitchell of Stevensville and Karen Mitchell of Dunkirk, MD; two brothers, Frank Dulaney of Annapolis and Mike Dulaney of Severna Park, MD; three sisters, Cecelia Tyler of Crownsville, MD, Juanita Treffer of Pawleys Island, SC and Mary Jane Meredith of Odenton, MD; and two granddaughters, Megan and Peyton Mitchell.
Friends are invited to celebrate Dodie’s life with her family from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD where Dodie’s funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 11.  Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Emphysema Foundation, 128 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Please take a moment to sign the family's online guestbook by visiting the link on this page.

Virginia Smith Gill, 96, of Annapolis passed away on November 7, 2019 due to complications of a fall. Virginia was born in Chestertown, MD on March 18, 1923 to the late J. Earl and Lola Smith. Virginia was a graduate of Church Hill High School. She worked for the Sears Catalog company for 25 years before she retired. Virginia was a member of the Eastport United Methodist Church as well as the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing card games, especially duplicate bridge, knitting and crocheting. Virginia also played softball on the 1938 State Championship team. In addition to her parents Virginia was predeceased in death by her husband, J. Allen Gill whom she married in 1942; and her daughter, Joan Palmer. Virginia is survived by her son, James A. (Barbara) Gill, Jr. of Edgewater, son-in-law, Doug Palmer of Bethany Beach, DE; siblings, Charles Smith of Chestertown, Pearl Plummer of Fairlee and Sue Hadaway of Annapolis; Grandchildren, Jamie (Renee) Gill, Laura (Richie) Ward and Allison (Tom) Barnhill; and six great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to celebrate Virginia's life with her family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11 am until a memorial service begins at 1 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. Entombment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: JDRF.org or the Alzheimer's Association: ACT.ALZ.org/donate.

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Family and friends are invited to celebrate Christiane's life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1 pm until 3 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md 21037. Interment will be private. Please take a moment and leave a condolence by using the tab on this page.

Catherine Cammer, age 61, passed away on November 7, 2019 after a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Rita V. and Edward L. Cammer, Sr. Cathie  graduated from Andover High School in 1976 and resided in Linthicum Heights, MD. She was employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the past 41 years. She was a faithful follower in the Catholic church. A cheerleader for the Baltimore Colts for a season, Cathie enjoyed dancing throughout her youth. She is survived by her sister, Arlene Kolb (Joseph) and her brother, Edward L. Cammer, Jr. She was the loving aunt to Karen Kulp (Carl), Heather Adamson (J.D.). Brittany Mills (Jayson), Alexis Kolb, Kaitlyn Cammer, Lauren Cammer, Claire Cammer and great aunt to Carl Kulp, Garrett Kulp, Hailey Adamson, Chelsea Adamson, Madyson Cox, Jonathan Mills and Aiden Mills. Friends and invited to celebrate Cathie's life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 7 to 9 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November  13, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. 

Cheverly MD - Vashti Barbara Blanchard, 71, (divorced) died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Prince George's Hospital following an illness.

She leaves her daughter, LaTisha Blanchard Floyd; her daughter Norritta Barbara Blanchard; her son, Norman Reed Blanchard, Jr.; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three living brothers, three sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

After graduating from Eastern High School, 1967, she attended Strayer University and began her career in the government as a Computer Specialist. 

She was retired grandmother who took an active role in providing guidance and love to her own family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended her love and fostered numerous children through the Prince Georges County Department of Social Services.

Born and raised in Washington DC, the daughter of Harden Evans and Dorothy Armstrong.

She is preceded in death by her father Harden Evans; mother Dorothy Armstrong; sister Alta Evans; sister Delores Johnson.

Relatives and friends are invited to Vashti's Life Celebration on Monday, November 18, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Services and interment private at a later date.

Mrs. Irene Wright Fields was born on December 27, 1933 to the late William Wright and Ida Horton Wright.  She departed this life on November 6, 2019 in Fort Washington, Maryland. 

Born the second of seven children and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Irene attended the historic Burke High School. Soon after, she married her husband of 64 years, Charles E. Fields.  As a dedicated wife and mother, Irene was known as an independent and outspoken woman devoted to supporting her children and husband’s military career.  Irene loved domestic as well as international travel and especially enjoyed frequent trips to her home in South Carolina, and the Caribbean including the Bahamas.  Her hobbies included playing Bridge, making ceramics and stained glass, drawing, and whale-watching. 

Irene worked as an H&R Block Instructor, Supervisor, and Tax Preparer.  She was an accomplished accountant and financial consultant.  Irene was also a supervisor in the Future Farmers of America Circulation Department and worked for the University of Maryland Extension Program as a Financial Advisor. 

Early in her life, Irene volunteered her time and talents to serve as a “Gray Lady” of the American Red Cross.  She served as a room mother at her children’s school as well as in the school’s Nursing office.  Additionally, Mrs. Fields proudly served as the Maryland Prince George’s County Representative to the Kennedy Center Decorator’s Show House for the National Symphony Orchestra.  But most of all, she was proud to be a homemaker.  She absolutely loved to cook and bake, and everyone, especially her husband, loved to EAT her cooking and baking.  True to her South Carolina heritage, there was always sweet tea, Pepsi, pie, cake, or a pot of rice ready for anybody that came.  Irene, the consummate hostess, was famous for her ability to put together and serve an entire meal in 15 minutes.  All were welcomed to her kitchen table to eat, drink, and chat.  Charlie grew fig trees and Irene made preserves to share with her friends and neighbors.  It was always a treat to have Mrs. Fields’ buttered biscuits and Fig preserves. 

Irene was an excellent listener and confidant; full of wise advice and a spicy word or two.  She spoke, loved, and gave from her heart; a true Renaissance woman ahead of her time who lived her life by the creed of “Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.”

Irene is predeceased by her parents.  Siblings, Annabelle Miller, William Wright, Joe Leon Wright, and Robert Wright.  And beloved husband COL Charles E. Fields. 

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Charles E. Fields II, Zulkifl III, Karen E. Fields, Alan E. Fields, and Kirk E. Fields.  Siblings, Rosalin Thompson and Ivy Coleman.  Brother-in-law Julius C. Fields, sisters-in-law Myrna Fields Youmans and Henrietta Fields.  Grandchildren, Lateef Brier, Antilla Zulkifl, April Fields, Janice Fields, Angelique Defilipo, Charles Fields III, Rad Peña, Uriel Peña, Kalyn Zulkifl, and Elena Zulkifl. Great-Grandchildren, Ava Mitchell and Alaina Manning.  A host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  And countless devoted friends.

Mrs. Irene W. Fields will be interred alongside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 14, 2019 at 2 pm. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy can be made as a contribution to the American Red Cross.

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On Tuesday, November 6, 2019; the beloved husband of Peggy Lynn Jackson; father of Robin Ward, Kimberly Simmons and the late Andrea Jackson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1 p.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment at a later date.

Erika Erdogan, 60, a resident of Riva, MD for thirty-one years and previously of Baltimore, MD, died on Monday, November 4 at her home due to cancer. Born on December 9, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Mildred Rohe, Erika was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Edgewater, MD and enjoyed reading, gardening and loved animals. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Simon Erdogan; her daughters, Eugenia Pessagno and her husband, Teddy of Riva and Melissa Erdogan of Silver Spring, MD; her brothers, William, Ludwig and Albert Rohe all of Baltimore and her grandchildren, Simon, Isabelle, Sophia, Gina and Theodore, Pessagno, Jr. 

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 11 am at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Lighthouse Inc., 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Obituaries

Michael Avery

George Hall

John McDaniel

Wilma Brown

Jeffrey Milstead

George Fulton

Donald Covington

Margie Trout

Tami Smith

Harry Ivey

Bowen Levy

Stephen Kurak

Richard Dickenson

Cecilia Thomas

Mark Hovland

Augusta Oldfield

Dora Mitchell

Virginia Gill

Christiane Disque

Catherine Cammer

Vashti Blanchard

Irene Fields

Anthony Jackson

Erika Erdogan