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Douglas Lee Hallock, “Doug”, age 84, a lifelong resident of Shady Side, MD died after a 2 month battle with cancer on Thursday, April 20 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1939 in Annapolis, MD to the late Lee and Catherine Hallock, Doug was a waterman most of his life. He was a life member and past Chief of the Avalon Shores Fire Department and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and being with his family. Doug is survived by his wife of 59 years, Genie Hallock; his son, Russell (Hope) Hallock of Centreville, MD; his sister, Lois Reed of Shady Side, MD and his granddaughters, Catherine (Matthew Mathias) Hallock and Anna Hallock. Friends are invited to celebrate Doug’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, May 6 from 1 to 4 pm. Contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 (t2t.org).  Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories tab on the left. 

Richard Loren Lietzke, 84, a 25-year resident of Edgewater, Maryland and previously of DeWitt, New York, passed away on April 17, 2023. Born on April 28, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Loren and Mary Lietzke, Richard obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University. In his most recent years he was retired, but previously had careers at Raytheon and General Electric. He loved walking, cycling, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeannette G. Lietzke of Edgewater, MD; his daughters, Lynnette Stuart of Auburn, WA and Kristin (Michael) Nastuk of Arlington, MA; his brothers, David Lietzke of TN, Alan Lietzke of CA, and Stephen Lietzke of NC; his sister, Marilyn Keisel of NC, and his grandsons, Joshua Nastuk and John Stuart. Services are private. 

Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this [page.

John Lockrey Nicodemus, 74, of Edgewater, MD, and formerly of Crofton, MD, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 16, 2023, of natural causes after several years of declining health.  He was born the youngest of three children in September 1948, in New London, CT to Winifred Marguerite and Gordon Kirkland Nicodemus, Jr. (Capt. USN-Ret).

His father’s naval career afforded John the opportunity to grow up all over the world.  He had many fond memories of childhood adventures in such faraway places as Hong Kong and Naples, Italy.  

Following in his father’s footsteps to pursue a career in the military, John was extraordinarily proud to have graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1973.  Upon graduation, he married his wife of nearly 50 years, Christine, on June 16, 1973, at a ceremony in Venice, FL.  

After proudly serving his country for 5 years stationed in Fort Sill, OK, John retired from the Army in 1978 having obtained the rank of Captain.  He spent the next several years working for Proctor & Gamble, which required the entire family to move more often than when he was in the military to include Albany, GA, Memphis, TN, and Cincinnati, OH.

Tiring from the wanderlust of his earlier years, John decided to move back to the Nicodemus family’s ancestral roots in the Baltimore-Washington Metro area.  He settled in Crofton, MD, which is where he and Chris would make their home and raise their family for the next 30 years.  

He took great pride in his children.  In true John fashion, he got involved in their lives.  Swimming was an excellent example.  Instead of just showing up to root for his kids, he learned to officiate the meets and ultimately became a USA Swimming certified referee.  He never missed seeing his kids swim because he was running their swim meets and saw every race, not just those of his children.  And because he was always fair and believed that the rules should apply to everyone equally regardless of who they were, he even disqualified his own daughter on one or two occasions.  

He helped his brother found Kamar Services, which was a company dedicated to facilitating school fundraising activities.  But John’s passion had always been helping people, and he discovered his true calling at Executive Sounding Board Associates in the field of Turnaround Management.   He found great fulfillment in helping to transform organizations, often smaller family-owned enterprises in crisis or on the brink of failure, into thriving and profitable ventures.  He devoted nearly 15 years of his life to rescuing struggling companies.

John was forced into early retirement as a result of kidney failure and was the grateful recipient of a kidney transplant in 2011.  But his ill health did not lessen his enthusiasm for helping folks.  He dedicated his golden years to job coaching and mentorship of people of all ages and backgrounds.  He even wrote a book called So Do You Want a Job or What - "Dirty Secrets of Resume Writing and Job Hunting" as a means of sharing a lifetime’s worth of experience on both sides of the job market.

John was very active in many volunteer organizations dedicated to leadership development and mentorship including the West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters International.  Toastmasters recognized his contributions over the years through various awards including Advance Leadership Bronze in 2012, Advanced Communicator Gold in 2014, Distinguished Toast Master in 2017, and Advanced Leader Silver in 2017.  John was also an active member of West Point Society of Annapolis (WPSOA) and served on their Board of Directors.  He ran their High School Leadership Program for 14 years working to recognize and promote student leaders at 11 local high schools.  

Always the loudest guy in the room, will miss his booming voice, which was a steadying source of comfort and joy to his family and friends.  It was quite an appropriate trait for such a masterful storyteller.  He was keen to recount his antics and pranks from his time at West Point to anyone who would listen.  But he was an equally good listener and was always ready with a sympathetic ear and sage advice for anyone who asked it of him.  He had a real mischievous streak and delighted in wearing “Go Army Beat Navy” gear in the hometown of the Naval Academy.  He also had a knack for poker, especially when the stakes were low, and enjoyed winning all of his neighbors’ pennies, nickels, dimes, & quarters.  He was a kind, caring, patient, loyal, funny, gentle soul who will be greatly missed by all of those fortunate enough to have known him.

A beloved father and dutiful husband, John is survived by his wife, Christine Hilda Nicodemus, daughter Dana Nicodemus Hudson (Christopher Trainum), son Patrick Kirkland Nicodemus (Laura Biess), grandson Theodore Lockrey Nicodemus, sister Sibyl Hunt Nicodemus of the Netherlands, two nieces, and numerous cousins.  
John’s brother, Gordon Kirkland Nicodemus, III, of Arlington, VA died just two weeks after John.  They are both preceded in death by their parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 3-6PM at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille in Edgewater, MD (3213 Solomons Island Rd., Ste. A, Edgewater, MD 21037).  John’s cremated remains will be inurned at the West Point Cemetery in either the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024.  The family will share this information as soon as it becomes available.  Memorial contributions can be made to Donate Life Maryland (www.donatelifemaryland.org) at https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SW6D4MUZ4LZZ8, Donate Life America at 5516 Falmouth St., Ste. 302, Richmond, VA 23230 / www.DonateLife.net, and/or the American Kidney Fund at www.kidneyfund.org.  Condolences can be made by visiting the Memories link on this page.

Lieutenant Colonel James “Jim” A. Goebel, USMC (Ret.), passed away on 15 April 2023 in Annapolis, MD. He was 79 years old. 

Born in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of Bill and Connie Goebel.  The family enjoyed spending time at their cabin on Deep Creek Lake, where he developed his love of boating, fishing, and waterskiing.  He treasured his time there with family and friends throughout his life.  Jim’s noteworthy football and academic skills at Beall High School (Class of 1962) helped him obtain an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, where he lettered in football and lacrosse.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1967, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and married his high school sweetheart, Susan Sleeman. He served a tour in Vietnam as an Air Traffic Control officer, and earned his Masters degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, before spending the balance of his 23-year USMC career in data systems at many duty stations.

	After retirement from the Marine Corps, Jim and Susan relocated to the Annapolis area where he was happy to cheer on USNA athletics, attending as many sporting events as possible.  He continued his career in data systems for 15 years in various project management roles, before retiring in 2010. 

Jim’s favorite activities included enthusiastically supporting Navy football, spending time with his grandchildren, and exceling in his “waterman duties” (boating, crabbing, and fishing).  He loved to travel with Susan, and their 54-year marriage has always been an inspiration to the family.

	Predeceased by his parents, Jim is survived by his wife, Susan; their children (and spouses), Brian (Tina), and Tracy (Doug); grandchildren Will, Jake, Henry, Kate, Jack and Charlie; and his sister, Marie Alsop and her husband, Bill.

	A private service and interment ceremony will be held at the USNA Columbarium for the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.



Family and friends are invited to celebrate Edward's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Wednesday, April 19 from 5 to 7 PM and at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Thursday, April 20 from 10:30 until a Mass of Christian Burial is offered at 11:30 AM. Interment will immediately follow at St. James' Parish Cemetery, Lothian, MD. Online condolences and tributes can be made by using the memories link on the left.  

Sally Salkeld, 89, of Annapolis, MD sadly passed away on April 15, 2023 after a full life well lived. Sally was born to Culver and Eleanor Ladd on January 24, 1934 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

A kind and caring wife and mother, Sally faithfully served her husband, Raymond Salkeld, and children, Dana, Dale and David. As Ray worked hard to build the family business, Willard Packaging of Gaithersburg, MD, Sally was a dependable source of support and wisdom to him and a warm, loving and respected mother as she raised her three sons.

In the 1970’s, Sally and her family fell in love with the Chesapeake Bay and found joy in escaping to the South River where boating kept her young boys entertained, kept Ray away from the demands of the work week, and bonded their family in a special way. She passed on her love for the Chesapeake Bay, which now extends to four generations of Salkelds.

Her family will remember her sunny and optimistic attitude, her sweet, kind, patient nature and her constant, steady voice of reason. To Sally, her family was always a priority, a quiet, simple life was valued, and her warm smile and giggle welcomed all she met.

Sally is survived by her three sons, Dana (Robin), Dale, and David (Kim); 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and her brother, Culver Ladd.

Private arrangements to commemorate Sally’s life will be planned in the future.


Ruthard "Chip" Alvin Basil, passed away on April 15, 2023, after sustaining an aorta aneurysm. Born on May 15, 1951, in Annapolis, MD to the late Ruthard "Rudy" C. Basil & Dorothy (Mimi) 0. Basil. He was a longtime resident of Edgewater, MD, and a business owner of George T. Dawson Electric, Inc. for over 36 years. Chip lived a very blessed life and enjoyed spending time with his friends & family, hunting, fishing, driving his 38 Ford Hotrod, vacationing, four-wheeling, coin & stamp collecting, tinkering in his garage, and most of all his walks with his dog, Baylee. He will be remembered for his warm caring spirit, his generous gift of giving, and his devotion to his family and friends. His departure will leave an irreplaceable void and his quirky one-line quotes, jokes, and presence in our lives will be deeply missed.

Chip is survived by his wife, Wanda Basil; two sons Geoffrey "Geo" of Edgewater, MD & Trevor Basil of Harwood, MD; one grandson Owen Basil of Edgewater, MD; a sister Diane (Dee) Zahradnik & husband Ray of Steamboat Springs, CO; his mother-in-law Polly Whitaker of Peru, NC; a sister & brother-in-law Brenda & Tim Webb of Woodlawn, VA; a brother-in-law David (Buddy) Traylor of Fort Payne, AL; a brother & sister-in-law Jimmy & Traci Scott of Snead Ferry, NC; numerous nephews, Zach Horton, Austin Horton and his wife, Maddie, David Traylor, J.D. & Vincent Scott, and nieces, Lori Sears, Kacie & Danielle Traylor, and Kelly Britt; and numerous special cousins, Cindy Dawson, Tommy Clark, Jimmy & Scott Cannon, Mary McLean & Joe Basil.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Chip's life on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Holy Family Catholic Church Unity Hall, 826 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD 21035 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. 

The Family is requesting that everyone wear either camo or casual attire, No suits or ties, please!!!

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Chip's name to: St Judes Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or online at <a href="https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html?sc_icid=wtg-lz-memorials">stjude.org</a>  
or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 16900 Science Dr, Bowie, MD 20715 (301-352-9693) or online at <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=16828&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS23008AAABRXAA&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwov6hBhBsEiwAvrvN6KXUcMkENr7kcM3AfUicy_NKt0DAnrnPXRnUElGqkHLzXdgXc8ftMRoCWroQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Wounded Warrior Project</a>




Thelma Joyce Streicher of Fort Washington, MD passed away on April 14th , 2023. She was 87 years old.

She was born on May 9th, 1935 to the late Kirby and Rosa Wright. She grew up in
Sylvatus, Virginia before moving to Manheim, Pennsylvania as a teenager. That is where she would eventually meet her late beloved husband, Lloyd Streicher. It was love at first sight, and they soon married and started a family together.

Thelma was the nicest person, and those who knew her knew she would have done
anything for anyone. However, she was also a strong-willed person. She thrived on becoming a perfect wife and mother, in which she was. She worked at the Census Bureau from the late 1970s until retiring in 1994. Her hobbies included reading, Scrabble, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Along with her parents, Thelma is predeceased by her late husband Lloyd Streicher, her daughter Sharon Kay Fernando (Fred), her sister Alma Chapman (Gene), and her sister Janet Wilhelm (Gary).

She is survived by her daughter Brenda Sue Streicher-George (Greg), grandchildren
Megan Rose Fernando (Josh), Robyn Joyce Fernando Mau (Dane), and Justin Lloyd Fernando (Yaena), and great-grandchildren Kyrie Fernando and Joseph Fernando. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Monday, May 8th from 3:00-5:00 at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory: 6160 Oxon Hill road Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 9th promptly at 1:00 PM at Cheltenham Veteran’s Cemetery: 11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Lowell H. Wheeler, born on October 25th 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on April 13th 2023. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Mueller, his daughter Sharon Hall, grandchildren Justin and Avery Hall, and great-grandchildren Chase and Taylor Hall. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty McQueen, and brother, Mark Prince. Lowell was the son of Mary Washington and Brodus Whins. A graduate of Armstrong High School, he joined the Army at 18 and served honorably for four years.


A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 with a memorial gathering at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Lowell will be deeply missed by his family and friends, and his memory will live on in their hearts. 


Allen Hallock, 80, a resident of Edgewater, MD for more than fifty years, died on Monday, April 10 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Born on May 27, 1942 in Eastport to the late Samuel and Golda Busch Hallock, Allen was a graduate of Annapolis High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a fiber optic technician with Verizon for many years. Allen enjoyed leatherwork, woodworking, announcing at local horse shows and playing the bass guitar in a band. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Emily Hallock. Friends are invited to celebrate Allen’s life on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where his funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 am. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Concepcion Rosario Bravo, 97, of Ft. Washington, MD, widow of Alejandro Bravo, died Monday, April 10, 2023.

Concepcion was predeceased by her father Victoriano Rosario, Sr.; mother, Demetria Rosario; sisters, Remedios Rosario, Teresita Rosario Abacan, Milagros Rosario and Amparo Rosario; brothers, Kundong Rosario and Alejandro Rosario. She is survived by her brother, Victoriano Rosario, Jr. of Manila, Philippines; nieces, Tersalee Rosario Abacan-Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Anna Rosario and Dana Khademi of Toronto, Canada; nephews, Roel Abacan of Camarillo, CA, Ronaldo Abacan of Woodbridge, VA, Alan Rosario and Alex Rosario of Toronto, Canada; great nieces, Caitlin Gritz of Brambleton, VA, Nicole, Alanna, Rosario and Ava of Toronto, Canada; great nephews, Matthew, Sean and Kian of Toronto, Canada.

Concepcion worked for the World Bank for over thirty years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with family. She was very generous and kind-hearted.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Concepcion’s life on Monday, April 17, 2023, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 10:00am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, Maryland 20735.






James D. Hessman, Editor in Chief of Sea Power Magazine, 1972 to 2005, the official publication of the Navy League of the United States, passed away on April 10 of Alzheimer’s complications. Born January 27, 1932, in Altoona, PA, he graduated from Gonzaga High School in 1950 and Holy Cross College in 1954, doing graduate work at Tulane and George Washington University. He served in the Navy for thirteen years and was Senior Editor of the Armed Forces Journal for six years before moving to Sea Power. He interviewed everyone from the President of the United States to the King of the Zulus and numerous of his articles and editorials have been published in the Congressional Record and/or reprinted by senior service war colleges. 

He is survived by his six children—Elizabeth Ann Hessman (Duke), James D. Hessman (Maria), Norinne Browning (Robb), Kathleen P. Grimes (Dan), Mary M. Hall (Ray), and Timothy (Cindy); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Shelagh Van Saanen; sister-in-law, Eileen Hessman; and many loving nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Carroll Hessman and his second wife Elizabeth Ortleib Hessman. 

Visitation will be held at KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD, Wednesday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD on Thursday, April 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Father Michael Kelley, St. Martin of Tours Church, 1908 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20002. The family also thanks Nurturing Angels, Heartlands of Severna Park, and Hospice of the Chesapeake for their loving care.      








Relatives and friends are invited to Severino's Life Celebration on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's at Ignatius Church,  2401 Brinkley Road, Fort Washington MD. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Church of Piscataway Cemetery, 13401 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. 

May Moy Senft, 83, a resident of Annapolis, MD for more than eight years and previously of Edgewater, died on Sunday, April 9 at the Gilchrist Hospice Care of Howard County in Columbia, MD. Born on May 1, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Nai Gong and Ngoot Gee Moy, May attended McKinley Tech High School. She worked part-time at the Fabric Chest and Joann Fabric. She enjoyed sewing and being with her family. In addition to her parents, May was preceded in death by her son, Dannie (Linda) Senft, her sister, Nancy (David) Leong and her brother-in-law, John Lee. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Senft; her children, David (Doris) Senft of Springfield, VA; Michael Gonzalez of Davidsonville, MD, Nancy (Bram) Kadonoff of Englewood, CO and Elizabeth Gonzalez of Ocala, FL; her siblings, David, Jeanne and Macy Moy and Easter Lee all of Bethesda, MD and Ester Wong (Alfred) of Clarksville, MD; her grandchildren, Lindsay Gonzalez (Adrian Wigston), Kelly Corbett (Devin), Richard and Amera Ellmore, Adam, Andrew (Samantha), Dannie, Jr. (Erica), and Brandon Senft and Sarah Kadonoff; and her great-grandchildren, Adam Senft Jr., Grayson, Wyatt, and Charlotte Senft, Luca and Livia Wigston, and River Corbett. Friends are invited to celebrate May’s life on Saturday, April 29 from 2 to 4 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in May’s name to the Gilchrist Center of Howard County, 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or online at <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/ghcinc/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20024a?idb=1455653432&1400.donation=form1&df_id=1400&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=93AC33AB916CFE214A698823EDA530C4&idb=0">gilchristcares.org/giving</a>. 

Nancy Holland Beall. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Nancy, a devoted wife, sister, stepmom and dear friend. Born on September 24, 1950 in Catonsville, MD to the late Gordon and Anne Holland, Nancy grew up in Catonsville on Rolling Road and attended Samuel Ready School. She graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in liberal arts. In 1970, she met the love of her life, Roland Wayne Beall, who was managing a parachute center. Nancy fell in love with all aspects of aviation, flying and sport parachuting. She loved all animals, especially her chocolate lab, Blue. She rode horses in the Big Hole Mountains of Idaho. Nancy and Wayne owned and operated Wayne’s Signs in Annapolis for 38 years. She was an incredible artist who designed signs and beautiful stained glass masterpieces. She sailed the Chesapeake Bay and flew for 50 years all over the world-the greatest copilot ever. Nancy will be remembered for her warm and caring spirit, her infectious laughter and her devoted love for her family and friends. Her presence in our lives will be deeply missed. Nancy is survived by her husband, Roland Wayne Beall; her sister, Sally Ross of Jacksonville, FL; her brother, David Holland of Catonsville, MD; her stepson, Claude Timothy Beall of St. Michaels, MD; her grandson, Duncan Beall, USMC and her nephews, John Ross, Scott and Danny Holland. Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville, MD.  Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Martha Burnett Hussey passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Silver Spring, MD. Martha was born October 13, 1931, in Washington, DC to the late William and Bertha Stewart. Martha was the eighth of thirteen siblings. 

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers (Sterling Stewart, James Stewart, Dunbar Stewart, and William (Jimmy) Stewart), and seven sisters (Earline Gates, Annie Dickerson, Rosare Giles, Beatrice Liggins, Dorothy Ray, Shirley Clark and Mary Bass).

She is survived by her sister, Frances B. Williams, the children she loved as her own (Sultan Stewart, Aisha Stewart and Khalif Stewart), and many nieces and nephews.

Martha attended public school in Washington DC and enjoyed horseback riding as a teenager. Her interest in horses was due to her brother James who worked at the Russell Horse Stables. Martha rode many of the horse trails in Rock Creek Park. After graduating from Cardoza High School, she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she received her certification as an X-ray technician. In Chicago she would meet and marry Oran Hussey. The union did not last but she did reconnect with her older sister Earline Stewart Gates in Chicago. Martha turned her attention to other interests beyond medicine and explored the world of international trade as an entrepreneur. She and Earline would live together until the death of Earline in 1987. Martha would move to Orlando Florida and then return to her place of birth, Washington, DC in 2016. 

Martha enjoyed international travel. Her passport had many country stamps from the Caribbean Islands to Africa and places in between. She loved the Bahamas and would regale us with her “Island” accent, and tell anyone, who would listen, about her international adventures. Martha was a social butterfly who loved to host dinner parties and attend the opera. 

Martha could be stern and strict when it came to manners and appearance, it was her way of showing love, wanting all to be the absolute best. 

Martha will be remembered as someone who loved to tell stories, jokes, and had a special love for Sultan, Aisha, Khalif and her sister, Frances.

Family and friends are invited to Fellowship at 11 AM followed by a memorial service at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service at 11:30 a.m. at the KALAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1:45 p.m.

Lemuel Kennerly Taylor IV, fondly known as “Bunky” to his friends and family, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his wife, Barbara, on April 6, 2023.  Born on September 16, 1928 to the late Ruth White and Lemuel K. Taylor III, Bunky was a lifetime resident of Annapolis, MD.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1946 and served 2 years working as a mechanic and rising to the rank of corporal.  In 1950, he enlisted in the National Guard.  On August 28, 1952, Bunky married the love of his life, Barbara Judy.  They made a good life for themselves and their family, and were by each other’s side for 67 years until Barbara’s passing in December 2019.  

Bunky had an entrepreneurial spirit.  Starting in the 1970s and in between working in sales, he founded two different businesses which he subsequently sold but are still operating in Annapolis today: B&A Electric which is now known as Branch Electric; and one of the first-ever Annapolis bicycles shops, Capital Bicycle, which is now located on Chinquapin Round Road.  Throughout his career, Bunky worked on and off for the federal government at the U.S. Naval Academy where he was a purchasing agent for the Department of Defense when he retired in the late 1990s.  

He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life but was especially well-known and loved throughout the antiquing community.  Golf was also a passion of his for many years.  He was an avid golfer on the Senior Tours.  Bunky was a long-time member of the Elks Club and a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater, MD.  He loved his family and friends and enjoyed sharing his many humorous stories with them.  A practical joker at heart, Bunky’s sense of humor was always present to the very end of his journey. He will be forever missed by all that knew him, and will never be forgotten.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, Barbara, Bunky was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ellen Jones.  He is survived by his son, Lemuel K. Taylor V of Annapolis and daughter, Terry (Tom) Gunther of Upper Marlboro, MD.  He is also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 13, from 10 until 11:30 AM followed by a brief funeral service at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Burial immediately after the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery on West Street.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to <a href="https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?_gl=1*q4z1id*_ga*ODQ3OTg4NzI0LjE2ODExMzg5ODQ.*_ga_KKJBEGGEYM*MTY4MTEzODk4NC4xLjEuMTY4MTEzODk4NC42MC4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout">Tunnel to Towers</a> or <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246">Wounded Warrior’s Project</a>.  Online condolences may be offered by visiting the link on this page.

Arthur Lee Haislip, 84, a 23-year resident of Harwood, MD, and previously of Annapolis, MD, died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Born in Washington, DC on July 17, 1938, to the late Arthur Haislip and Bessie Wood, he was affectionately referred to as "Big Lee".  Lee graduated from St. Teresa's and Mackin High School and attended Strayer University.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a specialist fourth class. Much of his Army days were spent in Japan, where he realized his love of travel. Lee found his calling and worked through retirement with Goddard Space Flight Center and various defense contractors supporting NASA.  He enjoyed so much of life and was always moving. His favorites are hard to list, but some include gardening, gambling, cooking, and sports. Always a jokester, he was the first to make you laugh with a joke or funny impression. I’m sure we can all think of one.

In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Lorraine A. Haislip.

He is survived by four children, Arthur L. Haislip of Shady Side, MD, Megan (Butch) Haislip-Jarrett of Harwood, MD, Brandon (Melissa) Wheeler of Harwood, MD, and Kristin (Steve) Willsey of Harwood, MD; a sister, Barbara Bussler of Edgewater, MD; and five grandchildren, Bridget Jarrett, Layne and Kaylee Willsey, and Jordan and Logan Wheeler.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Lee's life on Thursday, April 13 from 3 pm until his funeral service begins at 5 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD.  Memorial donations may be made in Lee's name to YMCA-Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037.

Online condolences and tributes amy be made by using the memories tab on the left.

Claudia “Cie” Carnell, “Mawmaw”, passed away peacefully, at her home, on April 4, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Born on August 29, 1949 to the late Robin Hastings, Sr. and Dorothy Foster, Claudia was a longtime resident of Edgewater, MD who later moved to Lothian. She enjoyed her dog, Missy and loved shopping and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George “Jim” Carnell; her sister, Olivia Zgan and her brother, Robin Hastings, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Joe) Carter; her sister, Terri Anne Weddell; her grandchildren, Breanna (Bryan) Dempsey, Tyler and Dylan Hilgenberg and her great-grandchildren, Baylee, Aubrey, Ava, and Brayden Dempsey. She was loved by many other relatives and friends and will be missed dearly. There will be a Celebration of Life for Claudia on Tuesday, April 18 at 5 pm at the Freestate Baptist Church, 1623 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in her name, to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

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A Memorial Service for Samuel M. Patterson II, who passed away on April 4, 2023, will be held at 1PM on Saturday, June 3, at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  Inurnment will follow immediately at St. James Cemetery in Lothian, MD. 
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Linda Basil Smith, 76, a resident of Crofton, MD for four years and previously of Harwood, died on Monday, April 3, at Spring Arbor of Crofton. Born on January 28, 1947 in Annapolis to the late John Deale and Helen Jefferson Basil, Linda was a 1964 graduate of Annapolis High School. She owned and operated a horse boarding stable where she taught horseback riding. Linda was a member of St. Anne’s Church in Annapolis and enjoyed horses, dogs, having lunch with friends and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jerome Wesley Smith and her sister, Diane Basil Steele. She is survived by her daughter, Kirsten Smith (John) Hair of Harwood, MD and her grandsons, Wesley Douglas, John David and Benjamin Isaac Hair. Friends are invited to celebrate Linda's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, April 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Memorial service will be held at St. Anne's Church, Church Circle, Annapolis, MD on Monday, April 17 at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Church, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Friends are invited to celebrate Barbara’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Friday, April 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Memorial service will be held at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD on Saturday, April 15 at 12 noon. Interment Davidsonville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

Obituaries

Douglas Hallock

Richard Lietzke

Evelyn Judy

John Nicodemus

James Goebel

Edward Kroliczek

Sally Salkeld

Chip Basil

Thelma Streicher

Lowell Wheeler

Allen Hallock

Concepcion Bravo

James Hessman

Severino Gerardo

May Senft

Nancy Beall

Martha Hussey

Mary Young

Lemuel Taylor, IV

Arthur Haislip

Claudia Carnell

Samuel Patterson II

Linda Smith

Barbara Whittington