Terry N Turner, 81 of Clarksburg, formerly of Waldorf and La Plata, MD passed away on peacefully at home on Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born September 21, 1942, in Washington, DC, the son of the late Lloyd Edward Turner and Elizbeth “Bess” Dooley Turner Hall. He was educated in Prince George’s County, MD schools and proudly served in the DC Air National Guard at Joint Base Andrews, MD. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 31, Shinnston. Before his retirement in 2010, Te...

Birdie Jean Robinson, 81, daughter of George and Catherine (Boothe) Doss was born in McAlpin, WV, grew up in Mac Arthur, WV, met James H. Robinson at the local skating rink. They were married in 1962 in Beckley and raised two boys in Clinton, MD, James II and Jeffrey (wife Frida Elsahih of Waldorf, MD, grandson Troy) of Baltimore, MD. Jim and Birdie then moved back to Mac Arthur to assist with their mothers. Birdie enjoyed drawing and painting and did lately in writing several small bookle...

Timothy Edward Beard, 61, of Cumberland, formerly of Waldorf, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home. Born November 19, 1961 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Bernard E. Beard, Jr. and Mary C. (Stegmaier) Beard. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeffrey Beard and Joseph Beard. Mr. Beard was a graduate of Bladensburg High School. He had worked for Raff Embossing and Foilcraft in Hyattsville. He had also been a bartender at the Friendly...

WALDORF, MD - Jesus Edmundo Valencia, 82 of Swan Point, MD passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Charleston Senior Community, Waldorf, MD. Born August 27, 1941, in Jalapa, Guatemala, he was the son of the late Jesus Valencia and Sara Fugueroa Valencia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving companion, Sharon Hilman. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Verga (Greg), brothers, Roberto Valencia (Sylvia), Gustavo Valencia (Esperanza) sisters, Flor Vale...

Lewis Keith Smith, 84, passed away on the morning of September 30, 2023, at his home, in Red Creek, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1939, in Red Creek, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison and Loutie (Hedrick) Smith. Mr. Smith spent his life living on and working the family farm in Red Creek, where he was raised with his siblings. He attended the Flanagan Hill School and was a graduate of Mountaineer High School Class of 1957. Lewis was a member and long...

WALDORF, MD --- Frank “Eugene” Taylor, age 89, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his residence. Born July 28, 1933 in Salt Sulphur Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Frank Lewis and Nora Ellen Weikle Taylor. Following graduation from Union High School (class of "52") Eugene went on to serve his country in the U.S. Airforce for 40 years until his retirement. He took great pride in supporting the Air Force's worldwide missions. He was a proud memb...

Oris Maynard Gaskins, 81, of Waldorf, MD departed this life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born on December 6, 1940 at Morgansville a son of the late Gerald and Ellen Ford Gaskins. He is survived by his wife, Mary Maxwell Gaskins. Also surviving are two daughters, Marla Bell and husband Scott, Culpeper, VA, Shelley Gaskins, Washington, D.C. two granddaughters, Marilyn and Caroline Bell, two sisters, Creola Nicholson and husband Roy, New Milton, Anna Belle Richards and husband, Jim, Salem...

Harl “Eugene” Carr, 62 of Flemington passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at United Hospital Center. He was born August 22, 1959 in Clarksburg, son of the late Harl Edward Carr and Delores Ann Brown Barker and husband Joseph Samuel Barker who survives of West Milford. Eugene graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1978. He delivered newspapers for the Exponent-Telegram for many years. He enjoyed working on cars, mowing grass, and was a car enthusiast. Eugene is survived by ...

James Michael “Mike” Ernst, 56, of Waldorf, MD, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the UM Laurel Medical Center. Mike was born on May 17, 1965, in Washington, DC, the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel Crouse Boone. He previously worked for Southern Maryland Heating and Air as an installer. Mike like to visit with people, enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, country music and spending time with his children. Surviving are a son: Joey Brady of Waldorf, MD; two daughters: Taylor Brady of Lill...

William “Bill” Francis Caton, 74, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at United Hospital Center with family by his side. Bill was born July 7, 1947 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Lester Gilbert and Betty Lou Leimbach Caton. Bill worked for City Window Construction as an electrician, plumber and a contractor and whatever was needed for thirty-nine years. He was also a firefighter in Maryland for a few years before moving to WV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, col...