St. Mary's County Times December 06, 2018 | Page 25

Thursday, December 6, 2018 The 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 to [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. Rose Marie Graves Rose Marie Graves, 70, of LaPlata, MD (formerly of Alex- andria, VA) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born February 28, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph A. Graves and Frances Wathen Graves. Rose was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. She was employed as a Program Assistant with the Depart- ment of Defense until her retirement. She was an avid reader, enjoyed going to the movies, and listening to Adele’s music. She loved chocolate and every- thing purple. Rose is survived by her sister, Mary Frances Abell of Leonardtown, MD; her special niece who was like a daughter to her, Lorie Joy (Paul) of Chaptico, MD and her children, who loved her like a grandmother, Kellen, Kenny, Keith, Owen, Lilly and Maddie; many nieces and nephews: Joe Graves (Cynthia), Frankie Wood (Tracey), Diana Gun- ther (Tim), Michelle Wathen (Eddie), Patty Buckler (Chris), Tommy Farrell (Aleta), Glenn Wood, Kevin Farrell (Shelby), Bernie Graves, Bill Graves (Nancy), and Tammy Daye; and her sis- ter-in-laws, Nancy Graves and Alfretta Graves. She is also survived by her spe- cial friends, Anne, Sylvia, Cindy, Ruth, Maurice, Elena, Doris, Debbie, Bill and Susan; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her siblings: Lilly Latham, Wilhelmina Wood, Joe Graves and Jimmy Graves; her nephew, James “Bubba” Graves; and niece, Judy Latham. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- neral Home, P.A. Thomas Edward Bankins Thomas Edward Bankins, 61, of Ger- mantown, MD passed away on October 20, 2018. Thomas, known to many as Tommy, was born on June 4, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Bernard Bankins Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Young Bankins. He was num- ber 11 of 12 siblings in a close-knit and loving family. Tommy graduated from Chopticon High School in 1975 where he was a star athlete. Shortly thereafter, Tommy began his extensive career in public service. He had 37 years of Federal service, 30 of which were at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment (HUD). In the latter part of Obituaries The County Times his career, he worked for the Office of Housing Counseling where he was com- mitted to guiding and helping people on their pathway to obtaining home owner- ship. Throughout his career, Tommy re- ceived numerous accolades and awards for his outstanding service in the hous- ing community. He had a lasting impact not only the people he served, but on his countless colleagues, many of whom became some of his dearest friends over the years. Tommy was a sports enthusiast, and especially loved the thrill and excite- ment of being a Dallas Cowboys fan in a Washington Redskins environment. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of being on the wa- ter, and some of his favorite pastimes in- cluded: fishing, crabbing and oystering. He also considered himself an expert in hand dancing and was truly the life of the party on any dance floor. Tommy was everyone’s favorite jokester and never left a room without putting a smile on everyone’s face. His wit, humor and comical storytelling were unrivaled. As a loyal family member, Tommy was a loving and devoted father, broth- er and uncle. He worked tirelessly to ensure the happiness and well-being of his two beautiful daughters, Danni and Sydney. He gave great guidance and support to his many nieces, neph- ews and cousins, and exhibited nothing but genuine compassion for his friends and loved ones. Tommy loved spend- ing quality time with family--laughing, playing and reminiscing about fond memories from the past. Tommy leaves to cherish his memo- ry, two daughters: Mackenzie “Danni” Bankins and Sydney A. Bankins; their mother Theresa Owens-Bankins; sis- ters and brothers: Marie (Edward) Ken- nedy; J. Bernard (Corrine) Bankins; Agnes T. Bankins; Cecilia J. Bankins; Veronica M. Bankins; Bernadette (Wil- liam-deceased) Thomas; Gloria J. (Jer- ry) Fitzgerald; and J. Monique (Mark) Spencer; nephew Joseph “Jody” (Linda) Bankins; sister-in-law Alice Bankins; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Rose B. “Honey” Holly; Mary F. Bankins; and Joseph A. Bankins. Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend – Tommy’s kind-hearted and jo- vial spirit was truly a gift; and his fam- ily and friends will forever be grateful for the love, laughter and many precious memories they were blessed to share with him. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- neral Home, P.A. John Allan Moulds John Allan Moulds, 80, of Leonard- town, MD passed away Wednesday, No- vember 14, 2018 at his home surrounded 25 In Remembrance by his loving family. Trembley Martin. He was born on In addition to his father, Brian is sur- February 6, 1938 in vived by his daughter, Stephanie Dutch Deadwood, SD to the Olekszak, of FL; sisters, Robin Riordon, late Donald Everett of Cayucos, CA and Jacquelyn Martin, and Ida Gambaiana of Collegeville, PA; and three grand- Moulds. children. He is preceded in death by his In 1962, John married his beloved mother. wife, Jean Ellen Moulds in Canton, Condolences to the family may be OH. Together they have celebrated over made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. 56 wonderful years of marriage. He Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- was employed by Fairfax County Pub- neral Home, P.A. lic Schools as a dedicated and caring teacher until his retirement in 1989. In Hilda Elizabeth Stillwell retirement he was an instructor in Math for the Community College of Southern Hilda Elizabeth Maryland for many years. His hobbies Stillwell, 95, of Leon- included woodworking, painting, and ardtown, MD formerly gardening. Every year he had large, of Stafford, VA passed beautiful rose and vegetable gardens. He away on November was an active volunteer with First Saints 24, 2018 in Leonard- Community Church Soup Kitchen for town, MD. Born on over 20 years. He and his wife loved to May 12, 1923 in Baltimore, MD she travel and took many wonderful vaca- was the daughter of the late Carrie Mae tions together, including a trip to Africa Lamp Garner and William Raymond and France. He was a long time member Garner. Hilda was the loving wife of the of First Saints Community Church and late Samuel R. Stillwell and who pre- the Elks Lodge. ceded her in death in 1984 and Samuel In addition to his beloved wife, John L. Homrighausen who proceeded her in is also survived by his sons, John An- death in 2011. She is survived by her son drew Moulds (Patti) of Encinitas, CA Edward Stillwell and Daughter-in-Law and Thomas Everett Moulds (Danielle) (Patsy) of Chaptico, MD. Three grand- of St. Inigoes, MD; his grandchildren, children, Rick Stillwell, Joe Stillwell, Everett and Alexander; and many ex- Sherri Stillwell and 13 great-grandchil- tended family and friends. In addition dren. Hilda is preceded in death by her to his parents, he is also preceded in siblings; Lillian Ahrens, Raymond Gar- death by his brother, Donald George ner, Frank Garner, Harry Garner, Rob- Moulds. ert Garner and James Garner. Memorial contributions may be made Hilda graduated from Baltimore City to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, College with a Degree in Business. She Leonardtown, MD; First Saints Com- was employed as a Budget Analyst for munity Church, Loaves & Fishes, Leon- the United States Government for over ardtown, MD 20650 and Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box he l oro ragedy 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650. d ecember 5, 1993 Condolences to the l Ives l osT - l Ives c hanged F orever family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. T e T II T Capt. Brian Richard Martin Capt. Brian Richard Ma r t i n , 72, of Miami, Flor ida passed away on Novem- ber 12, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Brian was born on September 20, 1946 in Providence, RI to Rich- ard James Martin, M.D. of Leonardtown, MD and the late Evelyn Joan Remembering Robert Bernard Shipe s epTember 4, 1948 - d ecember 5, 1993 a lways T hankFul F or y ou F orever I n o ur h earTs