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Agnes "Jeannette" Watkins

(Agnes) Jeannette Walter Watkins of Clarksburg, MD, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at her home.
She was born in Redland, MD, on January 2, 1930 and was the daughter of the late George C. and Ethel M. Zimmerman Walter. Jeannette married Wilbur D. Watkins, Jr. on June 23, 1948 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Gaithersburg, MD.
Surviving besides her husband are 7 children: Joan Watkins (Gil), Kenneth Watkins (Kathy), Nancy Watkins, Sue Conner (Eben), Georgia Ray (Arby), Franklin Watkins, Sr. (Marie), Gerrianne Watkins; 27 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Lorraine Sadtler (Phil), Dorothy Thompson. She is predeceased by 1grandchild: Nicholas Watkins, 1 great-grandchild: Johnathan Conway; three brothers: Norman Walter, George Walter, Franklin Walter; five sisters: Harriet Lifka, Charlotte Childs, Ethelene Ayton, Helen Offutt, Catherine Dorsey, Ethel May Walter (infant), Catherine Lavenia Walter (infant).
She graduated from Gaithersburg High School in 1948, worked as secretary for Watkins Cabinet Co., Inc. and was a member of the St. Mary's Sodality, Barnesville.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday May 14 from 5-8 pm at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday May 15 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Haiti Project at St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838.

Joanna "Joann" Marie Magaha Dorsey

Joann Marie Dorsey, 66, peacefully passed from this life on May 6, 2013 at home in Walkersville, MD with family members by her side. She was the wife of Larry W. Dorsey of 48 yrs.
Born in Martinsburg, WV on July 29, 1946, she was the eldest child of Archie T. F. Magaha and Virginia I. Braithwaite Magaha. Joann grew up in Barnesville, MD and graduated from Poolesville High School in Poolesville, MD. She started her career immediately following graduation. Worked several private businesses, ending her career at Washington Labatories, Ltd. as the office manager for 20 yrs, when she retired August 2012. She was one of the first employees of the company.
She loved gardening, shopping, reading, traveling, the beach, and antiquing. She had a talent for decorating her lovely homes and loved organizing parties and events. Most of all, she loved her family and friends and spending time with them. She was a very kind and loving person, always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a member of the Glade United Church of Christ.
She was a devoted mother to Kerina Belinda "Karri" Morningstar (Patrick) of Dickerson, MD, Kevin William Dorsey (Dawn) of Boyds, MD, Keith Edward Dorsey (Krista) of Boyds, MD, Kristopher Kyle Dorsey (Karen) of Adamstown, MD, Susan G. Francis (David) of Germantown, MD and a beloved "Nana Jo" to Kyle Charles and Kaysie Marie Morningstar, Samatha "Sammi" Jo, Cody William, and Jessica "Jessi" Anne Dorsey, Lexi Ann Dorsey, Katelyn Marie and Kristina Elizabeth Dorsey, Sydney Marie, Nick, and Toni Francis. She was a very special sister, best friend, and "partner in crime" to Connie Rough. She was a beloved Aunt to two very special nephews, Chadwick Franklin McDonald (Malinda) of Charles Town, WV and Dr. Mark Wesley McDonald of Tyler, TX. She also leaves behind a very special friend, Margaret "Peggy" Johnson of Dickerson, MD.
In addition to her husband, Larry Waters Dorsey, her children, grandchildren, and mother, she is survived by her two younger sisters, Connie Frances Rough (Ronald) of Walkersville, MD, and Donna Sue Elgin (Charles) of Adamstown, MD and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Archie T. F. Magaha and a brother, Franklin Henry Magaha.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13 at Glade United Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville, MD. Rev. Philip Curran and Rev. Randy Gilliam will officiate. The celebration of Joann's life will continue immediately after the memorial service at the Walkers Overlook, 8939 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville, MD where lunch will be served.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, MD, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick MD 21701, or to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org or to the Glade United Church of Christ, P. O. Box 236, 21 Fulton Ave., Walkersville, MD 21793.

Jane Zwemer Koeser

Jane Zwemer Koeser, 71, of Poolesville, MD on May 1, 2013.
She was the wife of Ross Koeser, mother of Kenneth Koeser of Poolesville, MD, Karen Shields of Albuquerque, NM, Douglas Koeser of Alexandria, VA, Gregory Koeser of Atlanta, GA, sister of Raymond Zwemer of CA, Suzanne Visser of AZ, Ted Zwemer of IL and grandmother of 5.
Jane loved being a mother and raised four beautiful children. She was a loving and giving person, who through her generosity made an impact on many lives.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm, on Saturday May 18, at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville, MD 20837. A reception at the church will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Poolesville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 68, Poolesville, MD 20837.

Mary F. Cubley

Mary F. Cubley of Poolesville on May 1, 2013. Service are private.

Robert "Bob" E. Yokley

Robert "Bob" E. Yokley, passed peacefully at home, on April 9, 2013. He was the husband of Patricia L. Yokley for 48 years.
Born on October 13, 1944, he was the son of the late James Yokley and Minnie Page.
Bob was a devoted husband and father to his family, of which he was most proud.
Bob spent 50 years as a landscaper, a job he loved. Bob also enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends. Throughout his life he was known as a loving, honest, hard working man that would do anything for you, if he liked you. He had a sense of humor that could not be matched.
In addition to his loving wife, Pat, he is survived by his children, Robert Yokley and wife Shelly of Harpers Ferry, WV, Laura Etchison of Frederick, April Parker and husband Tony of Frederick; his beloved yorkies, Petey and Boomer; brothers, Tom Yokley and wife Joan of Iowa, Mike Yokley of PA; sisters, Darlene Yokley of Hagerstown, Sue King, Norma Spencer, Phyllis Lewis and husband Brenden all of Mt. Airy, Shirley Yokley of Hagerstown and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by one brother, Morris.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday April 12 from 5-8 pm at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD, where funeral services will be held on Saturday April 13 at 11 am.
Interment will follow in Boyds Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Boyds, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Dorothy Mae Woods

Dorothy Mae "Miss Dottie" Woods, 85, of Hague, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was a produce manager at Hague Supermarket. She is survived by daughters, Linda Darlene Hafer (Lee) of King George, Janet Lewis (Mark) of Thurmond, MD, Delores Jean Michaels-Woods of Frederick, MD, Jo Ann Sydnor (Greg) of Kinsale; sisters Jerlean Eader of Poolesville, MD and Catherine Maus of Hagerstown, MD; two brothers, Delter Catron of Clarksburg, MD and Junior Catron of Frederick, MD; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Also surviving is a loving caregiver and friend, Alice Pierce. She was preceded in death by her great granddaughter, Samatha Wiltrout, a brother, Raymond Luther Catron, a sister, Mildred Cullop and a close friend, Ernest Samuel Weaver.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel and from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Tappahannock Hospice, 618 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560. Welch Funeral Home is handling the services. welchfuneralhomeva.com

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