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The County TimesThursday, August 8, 2013 22The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come tonews@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.Benedict I. Aud, 90Benedict I. “Dickie”Aud, 90 of Leonardtown,Md., died July 29,in Leonardtown, Md.Born September24, 1922 in Valley Lee,Md., he was the son ofthe late Michael I. Audand Agatha AleeneMatthews.Dickie is a lifelong resident of St.Mary’s County. He was a member of theSecond District Volunteer Fire DepartmentBoard of Directors and helped to establishand build the Second District Volunteer FireDepartment in Valley Lee, Md. He proudlyserved in the United States Navy from November11, 1942 until his honorable dischargeon April 29, 1952. After his militaryservice had ended he turned his passionfor carpentry into a career, establishing hisown construction company. He took greatpride in the houses he built, including hisown lifelong home. In his free time he builtmany beautiful doll houses for his daughtersand granddaughters. In addition tocarpentry, his pastimes included travellingwith his wife, crabbing, and playing cards.The two things he loved most in theworld were a full belly and giving to hisfamily (which is why he loved the holidays.)Regardless of the occasion, however, heloved spending time with his daughters andgrandchildren — whether it was a dinner, atrip to the ice cream parlor, or watching TV.After the death of his wife in 2000, Dickiespent more time with his siblings BettyAnne and Reggie, making a hobby out oftrying every seafood restaurant in the Tri-County area. Occasionally, rather than goingout, Dickie would go to Betty’s hometo enjoy a home-cooked meal. Betty Anneand Dickie shared a love of sports; if therewere a late game on, he would stay over. Heenjoyed many years like this, loved and supportedby his family.Dickie moved to Cedar Lane IndependentLiving Facility in 2008. He wasable to enjoy playing cards again with hisnew friends. Due to decline in his health hemoved into Assisted Living at Cedar laneand was given wonderful care by SupportServices staff and Kathy Hayden DN fromOct. 2010 to May 2013.In March of 2013 Dickie asked to comehome. He moved into his youngest daughterSusan’s, home and was cared for by the“Angels” from Always There CompanionCare: Donna Terry, Damita Butler, VantayaBriscoe, Vickie McCarson, Shawn Curtisand Dawn Harris. These caregivers adoptedDickie and his family as one of theirown. They gave the best care they couldto him every day while helping his familywith everyday tasks: they would cook dinner,care for the pets, and even offer a shoulderto cry on. They made the last chapter ofhis life a beautiful one to be remembered.In his final days he was watched overby the caring, supportive staff from Hospiceof St Mary’s. Dr. Schmidt, Jamie Eckman,and Cindy Wolfe made his final days“Caring is Our Business”FOR OVER 50 YEARS, THE COUNTY’S MOSTTRUSTED SOURCE FOR QUALITYGranite & BronzeMonuments & EngravingPet Cemetery and MemorialsCharles Memorial Gardens, Inc.Perpetual Care Cemetery26325 Point Lookout Road • Leonardtown, MD 20650301-475-8060charlesmemorialgardens.compeaceful before joining his beloved wifeAnna Mae.Dickie is survived by his daughters,Diane Aud Carroll (Ed) of Lexington Park,MD and Susan Mattingly (Gary) of Leonardtown,Md.; his grandchildren, Ryan Carroll,Amy Carroll, Katelyn Mattingly; andhis siblings, Regina Brookbank of GlenBurnie, Md., and Betty Ann Norris of Leonardtown,Md. In addition to his parents, heis preceded in death by his wife, Anna MaeAud; his sister, Christine Stone, St Inigoes,Md., Hazel Turner of Westminister, Md.,Reggie Aud of Leonardtown, Md., and hisbrother, Donald Aud.Family recieved friends for Dickie’sLife Celebration on Monday, August 5,from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. AMass of Christian Burial was celebrated byReverend Calis on Tuesday, August 6, at 11a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church. Intermentfollowed in the church cemetery.Serving as pallbearers were SenatorRoy Dyson, J.C. Dyson, Johnny Adams,Michael Adams, Ed Carroll, Jack Cullison,and Barry Norris.Memorial contributions may be madeto Second District Volunteer Fire Department,P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692;Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad,P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692; andHospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,MD 20650.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.Bruce Kentzing Robey, 65Bruce KentzingRobey, 65, of IndianHead, Md., lost his battlewith Lung Canceron July 26. He died athis St. Mary’s Countyhome.Born September15, 1947 in Norfolk,Va., he was the son ofthe late Kentzing Carver Robey and PeggyRuth Robey of Lexington Park, Md.Bruce was a retired member of TeamsterLocal 639. He was a nature lover anddelighted in spending time outdoors watchingwildlife. He had a squirrel named“Binky” that visited him every day. He saidhe felt most peaceful when he was sitting ona waterfront enjoying nature. Bruce lovedanimals and at one time cared for elevendogs. He very much enjoyed playing Kenoat the local store and socializing with theowners and patrons. Bruce had a huge heartand always went out of his way to help thosein need.In addition to his mother, he is alsosurvived by his son, Bruce Shawn Robey ofWaldorf, Md.; his sisters, Jill Robey Connerof Lexington Park, Md., Paula RobeyEwen of Alexandria, Va., and brother BarryRobey and sister-in-law Faye Robey ofWaldorf, Md. In addition to his father, hewas preceded in death by his brother, JackRobey.All services are private.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.Linda Jean Russell, 63Linda Jean “Nana”Russell, 63 of LexingtonPark, Md., died peacefullyon July 24, at herresidence, surroundedby her family.Born August 18,1949 in Leonardtown,Md., she was the secondoldest child of thelate Erma Jean (Keefer) and Charles RufusMoore, formally of St. George Island, Md.Linda, (most affectionately known as“Nana”) loved her family, especially dotingon her daughter and her grandchildren.She loved family vacations in the SmokeyMountains, Ocean City, Florida, SkylineDrive and Virginia Beach. She loved gettingout and going places. Her favorite activitiesin life were playing bingo, shootingpool, a good game of horseshoes and sharingsome steamed crabs. Along with thelaughter of children, she loved listening tomusic, especially that of Vince Gill, ConwayTwitty, Brad Paisley and George Jones.Her favorite movie was “Dirty Dancing”,and she loved listening to the soundtrackwith one of her favorite songs, the “Time ofmy Life”. Her life was enriched by her familyand close friends. She will always be rememberedfor her generous spirit of helpingothers with caring, giving, and loving ways.She is survived by her daughter, DawnHierstetter (Brad) of Great Mills, Md.; hersisters, Charlotte Pixley of Miami, Fla., andJune Robrecht (Bruce) of Great Mills, Md.;her brothers Kelly Moore of Valley Lee,Md., and Tim Moore (Carolyn) of California,Md.; her grand children, Taylor andBrady Norris, Jarod, Abigail and Jake Hierstetter,all of Great Mills, Md.; and manynieces and nephews.Services were held at the BrinsfieldFuneral Home.For those desiring in lieu of flowers,those desiring may direct memorial contributionsto: The Hospice House of St.Mary’s, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD20650.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.Rosemary Louise Quinn Sneed, 82Rosemary LouiseQuinn Snead of GoldenBeach died Tuesday,July 30 at GeorgetownUniversity Hospital. Shewas 82.Mrs. Snead wasborn on Easter Sunday,April 12, 1931 at the oldSibley Memorial Hospitalin Washington, D.C.She was the daughter of Michael T.Quinn, an Irish immigrant, and the formerLouise E. Becker, who was of Germanancestry.Mrs. Snead grew up in the District ofColumbia and its suburbs, the eldest daughterin a family of six children.As the eldest girl, she was frequentlygiven the task of taking care of her youngerbrothers and sisters.She graduated from Anacostia HighSchool in 1949. While still a high schoolsenior, she was recruited to work as a ste-
23 Thursday, August 8, 2013The County Timesnographer for the federal government aftergraduation.Mrs. Snead began working for theCentral Intelligence Agency in 1949. As afederal employee, she also worked at thePost Office Department and the CensusBureau.In 1950 she married Charles L. Sneadand continued to work for several years, buther real passion became family, motherhoodand homemaking.The couple lived with their young childrenin Hyattsville until 1965 when theymoved to Golden Beach. Thus began morethan 45 years of country life and the enjoymentof being near the Patuxent River.She was a member of the GoldenBeach Homemakers’ Club.Mrs. Snead was known by everyonearound her as a devoted wife whose greatestdesire was to assist her husband in hismany endeavors, including home and autoimprovement projects, boating, fishing, andpiloting his small airplane. The marriagelasted 60 years until his death in 2010.She was a dedicated mother to her twochildren, and a talented cook who was modestand did not want to be in the limelight.She frequently helped others but didnot want to take credit for it.She was a sweet, private person wholoved her family deeply.Mrs. Snead is preceded in death by herparents and her brothers Louis M. Quinn,John Morris, Jr., and Frederick Morris.She is survived by a brother, DavidP. Morris and his wife Ann Morris ofEaston, Maryland, a sister, Marie E. Morrisof Pinion Hills, California, a daughter,Christina Polk and her husband RichardPolk of Greensboro, Maryland, a son, DanielR. Snead and his wife Bernadette Sneadof California, Maryland, a granddaughter,Sarah Jane Polk of Parsonsburg, Maryland,a grandson, Aaron Snead and his wife JulieSnead of Garner, North Carolina, and astep-granddaughter, Mia Carroll of California,Maryland.A memorial service will be held atCheltenham State Veteran’s Cemetery at11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, with Rev.Timothy McNutt officiating.Andre Harris Proctor, 56André Harris Proctor,56 of Mechanicsville,Md., passed awaypeacefully at his residenceon August 2. OnNovember 2, 1956, Andréwas born to the belatedBlanche Bernice”Sis”and Thomas Leo Proctorin Washington, DC. Andréwas the 10th of 12 kids. He grew up inOxon Hill and was educated in the PrinceGeorge’s County School System. In 1974,he graduated from Crossland High School.A year later he married his high schoollove, Belinda Caroline and was blessedwith twin boys, Andre Marquelle and HarrisLinnielle; seven years later, a daughter,Rhosheeda Aundreya. All three childrenheld a piece of his name and this was notjust a coincidence; his wife and childrenwere his world. In 1986, he moved his familyto St. Mary’s County, where they calledhome.André was always known as a hardworker. He performed electrical work atWashington Suburban Sanitary Commission(WSSC) and also on the side for friendsand family. He loved to work in his gardenand go fishing and crabbing with his family.André loved his coffee from 7-11 andWawa. The kids in the family and neighborhoodloved to jump on the back of histruck to tag along. When they returned, everyonewould have a slurpee and chips orcandy. This “tradition” continued with hisgrandchildren.In May 2005, after 29 years, André retiredfrom WSSC. He spent the first coupleof years of retirement gardening, fishingand taking care of his grandchildren. In2008, André became ill and even throughhis sickness, he continued to make sure thathis grandchildren were well taken care of.No matter the situation, André was alwaysthere to lend a helping hand.André is preceded in death by hismother, Blanche Bernice “Sis” Proctor; father,Thomas Leo Proctor and brother, DavidProctor.André Harris Proctor leaves to mournhis wife, Belinda; two sons, Andre andHarris; daughter, Rhosheeda; four brothers,Thomas Jr.(Corny), Michael, Avery andTimothy Proctor; six sisters, Sharon Harley,Wanona (Pat) Harley, Cynthia Newman,Felicia Proctor, Marketa (Keesie) Thompsonand Sarita Smith. He has nine grandchildrenand one on the way, Aiyonna, Tierra,Tamara, Monique, Joshua, Adrianna,Devin, Amira and Destiny. He also leavesa host of brothers and sisters -in-law, niecesand nephews.Viewing was held at Briscoe-Tonic FuneralHome on Thursday, August 8, from6 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m.On Friday, August 9, 2013, viewing will beat 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burialat 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate ConceptionChurch, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville,Md. Interment will be at ResurrectionCemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton,Md.Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic FuneralHome, Mechanicsville, Md.Raymond Hammett Stone, 85Raymond HammettStone, 85, of ParkHall, Md., died August4, at his residencesurrounded by manyloving family members.He was born August31, 1927 in Pearson(now Pax River)Md., and was the sonof the late Dorothy Elizabeth HammettStone and Ernest Leo Stone, Sr.He is survived by his wife of 66years Mary Catherine Hill Stone of ParkHall, Md.; children Mary Ann (Paul)Bean of Mechanicsville, Md.; ErnestFrancis (Kathie) Stone, Teresa Kaye (J.Wayne) Wood, Elizabeth Lynn (Thomas)Klug, all of Park Hall, Md.; John W.(Deanna) Stone of Lexington Park, Md.;and daughter-in-law, Joyce Ann StoneBean of St. Mary’s City, Md.; 18 grandchildren,Tony, Steve, and Tommy Bean;Paul, Danny, Jason and Shawn Stone;Jimmy and Keith Stone; Chuck, Christy,Kevin, Ricky, Jeanette and DeniseWood; Lynn and Peter Klug; and JohnnyStone; 12 great-grandchildren; Nicholeand Michael Bean; Katie, Kevin, Adrianaand Angelina Bean; Brandon andCorey Bean; Paul Stone, II, Jason andAmelia Stone, and Archer Ashworth;brother Robert L. Stone (Catherine) ofPark Hall, Md., and many loving niecesand nephews. In addition to his parents,Hammett was preceded in death by hisson Raymond Martin Stone; brotherErnest L. Stone, Jr., and sister MarthaPilon.Hammett and Mary Catherine metin fifth grade at St. Michael’s School inRidge, Md., and both graduated highschool in 1945. They married Oct. 12,1946 at St. Michael’s Church, begantheir family at Rosecroft farm in St.Mary’s City, and eventually moved toand owned Little Snow Hill Farm inPark Hall. Hammett worked at the familybusiness of E.L. Stone and Sons feedand grain store, farmed and gardened allhis life, was ground maintenance foremanat St. Mary’s College for 23 years,had a Master Certificate in horticulture,and was always involved in church andcommunity. He was the former presidentof St. Cecilia’s parish council, wasa church usher and Eucharistic minister,attended daily Mass, was a member ofthe Knights of Columbus, Serra Club,and Farm Bureau. He was known andloved for his sharp wit and sense of humor;loved animals and raising his ownbeef and hogs.The family received friends onThursday, August 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.,with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in St. Cecilia’sCatholic Church, St. Mary’s City,Md. A Mass of Christian Burial willbe celebrated on Friday, August 9, at 10a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, St,Mary’s City, Md., with Fr. Scott Woodsofficiating. Interment will follow in St.James Cemetery. Pallbearers are hisgrandsons Tony Bean, Paul Stone, JimmyStone, Chuck Wood, Peter Klug, andJohnny Stone. Honorary pallbearers areother grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions may be made to Hospice ofSt. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,MD 20650. Arrangements provided bythe Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,P.A., Leonardtown, Md.Ilene Elizabeth Hays, 65Ilene ElizabethHays, 65, of Waldorf,Md., passed away July29, at her residence.She was born July 19,1948 in Washington,D.C. to Dudley andMatilda (Patrak) Tatem.Ilene was raisedin Northeast D.C. andattended Holy Name School, St. Patrick’sand Chamberlain High School.She married Carlton Edward “Curly”Hays and they lived in Landover andlater Oxon Hill, Md. Mr. Hays passedaway in 1996, and Ilene has lived inWaldorf for the past eight years. She wasemployed as a dispatcher with the Washington,D.C. Fire Department and theRiverdale Police Department, retiring inthe mid 1990’s. Ilene loved going to thebeach, surfing the internet and listeningto music, especially Motown.Ilene was preceded in death by herparents, her husband, Carlton and a sisterDorothy Evans. She is survived bysons Michael E. Hays of Waldorf andBrian A. Hays and wife Terri of Owings.Also surviving are grandchildren Joey,Christopher, Michael, Jr., Kevin, Anthonyand Robert Hays, and sisters TereseT. Mullican of Annapolis, Kathy Cox ofNew Carrollton, and a brother Paul Tatemof Georgia.A memorial visitation was held,Saturday, August 3, from 12 noon until2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.Interment was private. To leave condolencesvisit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Myrta Pauline Reinhart, 87Myrta PaulineReinhart, 87, residentof Solomons NursingCenter, Solomons,Md., and formerlyof Meadow Vista,Ca., died July 28, atSpecialty HospitalWashington-Hadley.She was bornJune 3, 1926 in Norfolk, Va., to the lateGeorge and Louise (Dye) Arnold andraised in Ohio. After WWII, the familymoved to Modesto, CA. Pauline enlistedin the U.S. Navy January 3, 1949and was honorably discharged October29, 1951. Pauline considered her servicein the Navy one of the most importantand exciting periods of her life. As partof her duties as a flight orderly in AirTransport Squadron Three, Pauline flewto Honolulu, Hawaii, Kodiak, Alaska,and Wake Island in the Pacific; and becauseof the stories she would tell of heradventures, all three of her children enlistedthe Navy as well. Her picture andservice details can be found in the NavyLog on the Navy Memorial websitewww.navymemorial.org.Pauline retired from the U. S. PostOffice as a postal clerk on May 1, 1991but stayed active as a volunteer in hercommunity and church.Pauline was a “people person” andthrived when surrounded by other people.She loved to travel and had manyopportunities to see new sights and visitnew places around the country and theworld.A long-time member of Faith LutheranChurch in Meadow Vista, shetransferred her membership to TrinityLutheran Church, Lexington Park, MDwhen moved to Lusby, MD to live withher daughter and son-in-law.She is survived by, daughter andson-in-law, Victoria and Keith Sandvig,Lusby, Md.; daughter, Pamela Hill, OrangePark, Fla.; son, James Reinhart,Orange Park, Fla.; and grandchildren,Calvin Randall, Justin Hill, Kaitlyn Reinhart,and Marissa Reinhart.Memorial services will be held atTrinity Lutheran Church, LexingtonPark, 46707 Shangri La Drive, LexingtonPark, MD 20653 on August 21, at11 a.m. with Pastor Roger P. Schoolcraftofficiating.Memorial contributions may bemade in her memory to the WoundedWarrior Project, PO BOX 758517 Topeka,KS 66675. Arrangements werehandled by the Rausch Funeral Home,Lusby, MD.
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