Davis Michael Richardson, of Boyds, MD, passed away on July 8 after a brief but
valiant fight with melanoma. Davis was the founder and owner of Sugarplum Tent
Company, a leading special events company in the Washington, DC, metro area
since 1990.

Davis established Sugarplum Tent Company in Montgomery County, MD, with his
wife Barbi. The company quickly earned a reputation for excellence, attention to
detail, elegance, and personal service. The company has been recognized as an
industry leader by international special events organizations. Davis demonstrated
his talents combining artistic creativity, professionalism, and his business
management acumen to make each event memorable and worry-free for clients
and their families and friends.

Born in Auburn, Maine, in 1949, Davis attended Edward Little High School where
he was an outstanding athlete. He was accepted into the United States Military
Academy at West Point, where he graduated in 1973 with an engineering degree.
While at West Point, he distinguished himself as an outstanding cross-country
skier and ski jumper on the Nordic Ski Team, Biathlon and Track teams, earning
three West Point athletics letters for his NCAA competitions.

Davis started his military career in the Infantry. After Airborne and Ranger
Schools, he served with the 4 th Infantry Division in Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3 rd
Infantry (The Old Guard) in Washington, D.C., where he was assigned to the
Presidential Honor Guard. Fluent in French, Davis was posted to the Office of the
Army Attaché at the US Embassy in Paris, where he and Barbi lived for two years
and he obtained an M.A. in French through Middlebury College at the Sorbonne.
While there, he served as a personal aide to President Reagan during a state visit.
In 1982, he returned to West Point to teach French in the Department of
Languages.

In 1986, he resigned active duty to move back to Maryland and start his business
and family, but continued serving in the Army Reserves. He completed an MBA at
George Washington University and an MA in Strategic Studies at the US Army War

College. He was called up after 9/11 and completed two mobilization tours in
support of “Operation Enduring Freedom” and “Operation Iraqi Freedom” serving
staffs of the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired with
the rank of Colonel in 2005.

In addition to managing Sugarplum Tent Co, Davis was active in the community,
serving two terms as a Commissioner on the Maryland National Capitol Park and
Planning Commission (1991-1996). He also served on the board of the Mid-
Atlantic Tent Renter’s Association (MATRA).

An avid boater for the past 12 years, Davis and his wife enjoyed many trips up and
down the Inter-Coastal Waterway and then moved their boat to Venice, FL, where
they were active members of the Venice Yacht Club. Davis was also a 45-year
member of Tranquil Lodge AF & AM of Auburn, Maine.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbi; their son, Davis Oliver Richardson;
mother, Mary Richardson, of New Gloucester, Maine; brothers, Barry (Deb) of
Auburn, Maine, and Hutchinson Island FL; Brian (Kathleen) of Hopewell, NJ; sister,
Debra of New Gloucester, ME; many nieces and nephews--and countless
friends, devoted Army buddies, colleagues, and many gracious clients.

The motto of Davis’ West Point Class of 1973 is “Proud and Free, ’73.” Though we
feel a loss in our souls by his passing, friends and family are proud to have been
associated with his strong and meaningful life for his brief stay here on earth.

A private interment is planned. Contributions in Davis’ name can be made to the
New Gloucester (Maine) Public Library, 379 Intervale Rd, New Gloucester, Maine
04260.

Jack Joseph Lepine, 93, of Barnesville, MD passed away on July 13, 2020. 

Jack was the loving husband to Juanita Miller Lepine and a loving father to their four children. Born on May 30, 1927, in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Parmelia Lepine.

Along with his wife, he is survived by their three children, Mark S. Lepine of Middletown, MD,Cathy S. Lepine of Middletown, MD, Paul A. Lepine of Barnesville, MD; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by one son, Jack J. Lepine, Jr.Jack proudly served his country as a US Marine from 1945-1947.Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jack’s memory to Hospice of Frederick, 516 Trail Ave, Frederick, MD 21702.

Richard Lee Donato II, 46, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2020. 

Born on March 6, 1974 in Ohio to Richard Lee Donato, I and Bonnie R. Henry-Cohen. 

Richard loved his family and lived his life to the fullest. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed restoring muscle cars with his sons. Richard loved to ride his Harley Davidson, watch Nascar, and of course watching their favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers! Richard adored his daughter and his wife. 

Richard leaves behind a loving family, his wife Gail Donato, daughter Juliana Donato, twin sons, Richard Donato and Charles Donato. 

Richard was a big personality who never knew a stranger. He will be missed by all!

Services will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to make a donation to the American Heart Association.

Nancy Moseley Daughtry, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 79 after a lengthy and incredibly hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was the daughter of Lillian Bullard Moseley and Alvin Raffield Moseley of Laurinburg, NC.

 

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Col. (Ret.) Ben P. Daughtry; two daughters, Beth Norton (John) & Cathy Kogler (Tim); and son, Bryan Daughtry.   She is also survived by six grandchildren: Evelyn & Joanna Norton (Joseph Williams), Emily & Katie Kogler, and Brooke & Ben Daughtry, II. In addition, she is survived by an extensive family including nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her grandsons Nicholas and Christopher Kogler, as well as her parents and sister Anne Moseley Hardaway.

 

Nancy attended Peace College in Raleigh, NC graduating with an AA degree; New York State University at the Plattsburg, NY campus; and the Inter American University in San German, Puerto Rico graduating with a B.S. in Education with Summa Cum Laude honors.  In addition, she completed a Master Equivalence Program with Honors through a Montgomery County Public Schools-sponsored program.

 

She married the love of her life, Ben, in 1961 and they began their great life journey together. For 24 years they were an Air Force military family, which often involved moving and starting over and she holds claim to having set up a total of 15 homes! They settled in Maryland in 1974 where she became a vital part of the community and her church.  Nancy was truly a “people person”, someone who never met a stranger.  She was the ‘pied piper” of friendship, always meeting new people and collecting new friends along the way, including making everyone she met feel important. As an extremely extroverted person with a God-given gift of hospitality, she was known for bringing people together for spontaneous gatherings and for hosting friends and strangers who were “coming into town”. Many years ago she claimed Flag Day as “her“ holiday and would throw an elaborate party with a parade for old and young alike as well as lots of patriotic songs!

 

Nancy loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and shared this passion with her family. She enjoyed riding and watching her children develop a love for their own animals throughout their lives. She had great compassion for the elder dog population and adopted several dogs later in their lives when most people would overlook them as too old. She loved gardening, especially flowers, and her wild birds that came throughout the year brought her great joy. She loved to “porch-sit” with friends and family or just in reflection with the Lord. Her ability to “whistle” her children home at the end of a day was a famous skill long before the days of cell phones. She was adventurous and truly lived every day of her life and taught us all not to take the gift of another day for granted. She was a great motivator, encourager and supported her friends and family in the pursuit of their dreams by teaching us to never settle for less than we can be and to make the world a better place.

 

Nancy was a career educator, and everyone wanted to have her as their teacher! She had a talent for captivating and engaging children, making learning fun and exciting. She taught for 33 years, the majority of which were spent at Travilah Elementary School in North Potomac, MD. She also taught for 3 years at Poolesville Elementary School. She retired from teaching in 1999, but continued to substitute teach for an additional 10 years. In addition, Nancy spent numerous years leading and inspiring children in their faith journey at Darnestown Presbyterian Church. One of her great joys was running into her “children” as they grew into adulthood and how she had influenced their life through her gift of teaching.

 

She left us these words, “Thank you for being the BEST family and for such supportive and amazing friends. I hope you’ll be reminded of me when you see happy children, dogs and horses, gardens and porches and an iced beverage in a tall glass. I have no doubt I’ll see you all again.”

 

 

Due to COVID19 a private graveside service is planned at the Darnestown Presbyterian Church (DPC) Cemetery where she had been an active church member and leader for 46+ years.  The service will be led by the DPC Senior Pastor Rev. Neill Morgan.  When the COVID19 situation allows for safe public gatherings, a memorial and celebration of life service will be planned at the DPC newly renovated and expanded sanctuary.  To be notified of this event, please provide your contact information to the following email address: celebratingnancyd@gmail.com. 

 

The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution be made to the Darnestown Presbyterian Church for the DPC Building Fund (please note on memo line), mailed to Darnestown Presbyterian Church, P.O. 3070, Gaithersburg, MD 20885.

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All arrangements are being managed by Hilton’s Funeral Home, Barnesville, MD 20838.

Regina Clements Payne, born May 31, 1939, passed on to her eternal home on July 21, 2020. She was the devoted wife of Joseph Sanford Payne for 63 years.

She is survived by her two children; Joseph Sanford Payne Jr. and wife Doris and Patricia Payne Whitacre and husband Kenneth. She had three grandchildren, Joseph Sanford Payne III, Natosha Payne, Alexandra Lynn Whitacre and one step-grandchild Elizabeth Hawkes. Two of her five brothers remain; William H. Clements and Thomas G. Clements and wife Diane. She was known as the Matriarch of her family consisting of numerous nieces and nephews.

Known by family and friends as “Sis,” she was celebrated for her exemplary warmth and welcoming personality and with acceptance of all who were fortunate enough to be graced by her presence.  She will be greatly missed!

Helen Wynne Stuart Amick, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on
July 24, 2020, at Ingleside King Farm in Rockville, MD. She is survived by her brother, Robert
Bruce Stuart, and his wife Roberta Wilson Stuart; and her only son, William Stuart Amick, and
his family: wife Cheryl O’Connor Amick and their children Madelyn Shaw and Meredith Ellen
Amick. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick James Amick, and sister, Carolyn Jeanne
Stuart.

Wynne was born in Leonia, NJ, on October 3, 1940 and grew up in Manhasset, NY, with her
brother Bob and their parents, John William Stuart and Helen Dorothy Stuart. She had fond
memories of her childhood growing up with devoted parents who taught their children the
importance of education and hard work while enjoying an active social life. Wynne’s mom, in
particular, loved to throw a party. Upon graduating from Manhasset High School in 1959,
Wynne headed off to Dickinson College, where her parents had met while both attending the
college some 30 years earlier. Wynne took full advantage of the college experience, including
travelling through Europe during a year studying in Switzerland, and graduated with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Sociology with a French minor. While considering how to apply this particular
skill set in an employment context, Wynne took the National Security Agency (NSA) aptitude
test on somewhat of a lark. Her shrewd puzzle-solving skills and intelligence combined with her
French language acumen was a perfect match for the NSA. During her more than six years at
the agency, she loved the challenges of her work, supporting the United States’ interests
around the globe and occasionally gaining top security clearance. While she enjoyed the work,
it was her encounter with a particular US Army Intelligence Private, Pat Amick, that caught her
attention and changed the course of her life. Wynne and Pat married in January 1969 and
shortly afterward relocated to Hanover, NH, where Pat completed his MBA at the Tuck School
of Business at Dartmouth College and where her son William was born. From there Wynne, Pat,
and William had the opportunity to live in Detroit, MI, and then Chicago, IL, before setting sail
for Singapore, where they lived for a year. Upon their return to the US, they settled in Yardley,
PA, a short drive from her parents’ farm in Lumberville, PA, in the spring of 1977.

While in Yardley and later Washington Crossing, PA, Wynne made a wide array of friends and
greatly enjoyed raising her son, William. Unfortunately, tragedy struck the family in 1980 when
Pat was involved in a serious train accident while commuting home from New York City. Wynne
was by his side throughout a lengthy hospitalization and extended recovery, ensuring he
received the care he needed and providing all the support possible. She redoubled her care for
her husband as he underwent quintuple bypass surgery in 1995 and then battled pancreatic
cancer, which ultimately took his life in 2000.

Wynne continued to live in Washington Crossing, PA, for another 12 years, before moving to
Darnestown, MD, to be closer to her son and his family. Although her capacity to retain short-
term memories faded, in many ways she was still the same Wynne: quick with a laugh, capable
of answering Jeopardy questions correctly, and most importantly, sharing her steadfast love
with her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

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Wynne learned many values from her parents, including the importance of giving back to the
community. She took this responsibility to heart and over the years, worked with her brother to
establish the J. William and Helen Stuart Foundation, where she focused on organizations to
further access to the arts and education. She established many philanthropic relationships,
including those with the Kimmel Center, The Curtis Institute of Music, The Philadelphia
Museum of Art, Darnestown Presbyterian Church, the Barnesville School, and most
significantly, Dickinson College. She also maintained trustee positions at both the Kimmel
Center and Dickinson College for many years, which she enjoyed greatly. Beyond these formal
relationships, Wynne regularly extended her generosity, including supporting the education of
her extended family. Through her kindness and compassion, Wynne made a real and lasting
impact on those around her. May we all follow her example and find ways to give back to our
communities.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a small private memorial service will be held at the
Darnestown Presbyterian Church at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that contributions be made to Wynne’s beloved alma matter, Dickinson College, at
https://our.dickinson.edu/gift. 

Edward W. Maxwell, Jr., 99, of Poolesville and Brookeville, MD passed away on July 29, 2020.

Edward was the loving husband to Sonia Jakowlew Maxwell.

Born on October 8, 1920, in Comus, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward Wesley, Sr. and Lois Maxwell.

Edward served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force during World War II.  He was a member of the Rotary Club of Rockville.  He loved antiques, red roses and growing tomatoes. 

Along with his wife of 31 years, he is survived by his daughter Lynne McVeigh (Michael) of Sun City, AZ; one grandchild, Patrick McVeigh and one great grandson, Maxwell McVeigh.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 6th from 10-11 AM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD 20838, where funeral services will be celebrated at 11 AM following the visitation.

Interment to follow at Clustered Spires Cemetery, 400 Linden Ave, Frederick, MD 21703.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rockville Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 465, Rockville, MD 20848.