Obituaries

Mary Darlene Chapman

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mary Darlene Chapman on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, of Hughesville, Maryland. She was a

beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her generosity, strength, and sense of spontaneity.

Born on October 8, 1959, in Washington, D.C., Darlene lived a full life. She was a hard worker who found joy in the simple things in life. Darlene was the youngest daughter

of the late Thelma Kathleen Chapman (Butler) and Joseph “Francis” Chapman Sr.

She was a life-long resident of Charles County. She received her education in the

Charles County Public School System, attending T.C. Martin Elementary, John Hanson Middle, and Thomas Stone High School, where she graduated in June of 1977.

She is survived by her siblings Thelma “Beeme”, Joseph Jr. “Joe Joe”, Doris, Donna, and Edward “Manny”; her children, Michael (Lindsay) and Sheree (James); her grandsons, Bryson, Maddox, Brayden, Channing, and Blayne; and a host of nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Kenneth “Kenny”, Stephen “Gregory”, Lloyd Jerome “Junny Boy”, and Jacqueline; sister-in-law Patricia; brother-in-law Joseph Butler Sr., and niece Jacqueline.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,

13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, Maryland 20617, from 10:00 a.m.

with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

Interment St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

You may leave your condolences at: https://mary-darlene-chapman.forevermissed.com

Patricia G. Gary

of Murfreesboro, North Carolina, transitioned to her eternal rest on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, 20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland, 20608
Interment Private

Ronald Austin Saunders

of Washington, DC, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 14111 Oak Grove Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774, from 10:00 a.m. until Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment 1:00 p.m. Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.

You may leave your condolences at: https://ronald-austin-saunders.forevermissed.com

William Roger Robinson Sr.

(Skippy)

of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Visitation will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 14908
Main Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from
9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Maryland.

You may leave your condolences at: https://william-roger-robinsonsr.forevermissed.com

Wendell G. Magruder

of Capitol Heights, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025. Loving husband of Phyllis Magruder. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Union Bethel AME Church, 6810 Floral Park Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613 from 9:30 a.m. until Homegoing Service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, Maryland.

You may leave your condolences at: https://wendell-g-magruder.forevermissed.com

Thomas Goldring

departed his earthly life peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Thomas was born on February 12, 1956, in Charles County, Maryland to the late Thomas and Mary Goldring. Thomas received his education in the Charles and St. Mary's Counties Public School Systems.

He dedicated many years of his life working for Matthews & Pierce Masonry until his health no longer permitted him to continue. Thomas lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and dedication to his craft. His dedication to his work earned him the respect of his colleagues and community until his health challenges required him to step away.
Thomas was a man who carried the spirit of his family within him, and their memories lived on as a testament to the bonds he shared with them. He will forever hold a special place in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Thomas and Mary Goldring; his devoted wife Patricia; his beloved daughter Keisha; his brothers, Leroy, Francis, and Charles, and his sister Harriet.
Thomas is survived by his two sons, Thomas and Travis Goldring; five brothers, James Woodland (Wanda), Joseph Goldring, John Goldring (Viky), Michael Goldring (Monica), and Joseph Woodland; five sisters, Mary Savoy, Joyce Goldring, Barbara Cooke (Harry), Frances Mackall, and Florence Harrod (Ernest); six cherished grandchildren: Isaiah, Annmarie, Ta’Niya, Rashad, Jamiyah, Andriana, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Thomas will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his love for his family, and the strength he showed throughout his life. His memory will live
on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, Maryland 20617, from 10:00 a.m.
with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
Interment St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

You may leave your condolences at: https://thomas-austin-goldringjr.forevermissed.com

Karen Angela Toye

of Waldorf, Maryland, transitioned to her eternal rest on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, Maryland 20617, from 10:00 a.m.
with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
Interment St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

You may leave your condolences at: https://karen-angela-toye.forevermissed.com

Frances Brooks

of Brandywine, Maryland, transitioned to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772,
from 1:00 p.m. until Mass at 2:00 p.m.
Interment Private

You may leave your condolences at: https://frances-brooks-1.forevermissed.com

Steven Roderick Wade

(Termite)

was born in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 1964, to the late Clarence Albert and Sarah Dorothy Lee Turner Wade. Steven departed this life on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Steven graduated from Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1983 and worked in the food service industry. He was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed fishing and often spent time at the county lakes and fishing holes with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children: daughter Kayla (Jessie), sons Derick (Illexus) and Trevor; granddaughter Riley; sisters Millicent Mason, Janet Johnson, Kathy Washington, Katrina Washington, and Diana Johnson; brothers Stanley, Benton, Timothy, and Gary Wade; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, uncles, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Paulette.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and co-workers at IHOP.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 Charles Street, LaPlata, Maryland from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Interment will be private.

You may leave your condolences at: https://steven-roderick-wade.forevermissed.com

Arrangements Pending

William McEwen

J.C. Wall

Sonovia Gallup

Elizabeth Bostic