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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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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
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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
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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.
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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