On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Peter Matlock, devoted husband and father of four children, passed away at the

age of 61. 

Peter was born on April 24, 1961 in New Orleans, LA to Christine Matlock.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1982-1985 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hood College in 1998. He was beyond proud of and dedicated his adult life to being a stay-at-home dad. On December 20, 1991 he married Ann Marie Zajdel. They raised three daughters, Sarai, Aja and Cayenne, and one son, Elijah. 

Peter was a history buff and lover of philosophy. His avid curiosity would always lead him to pick up the latest non-fiction book, and his eagerness in the pursuit of knowledge and truth would manifest itself in the conversations he had. He portrayed his love for music in his massive album collection. Often, the whole neighborhood would unwillingly indulge in The Beatles, Neil Young and JJ Grey & Mofro. He was known for his goofy dances, his boisterous laugh, and his uncompromising protection of his family. 

Peter was preceded in death by his father, Richard, his brother, Richard, and father-in-law, Thomas.

He is survived by his wife Ann, his four children, Sarai (Donald), Aja (Alex-Marie), Elijah, and Cayenne, his granddaughter Faye (Sarai), his mother Christine Matlock, his mother-in-law Mary Zajdel, his sisters, Tessa Hemmingway (Robert), Tiffney Martin (Austin), his brother Jarrod Matlock (Kim), and several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Matlock residence at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and register to become a bone marrow donor at bethematch.org. 

Zannie Ellen Bates, 84, of Poolesville, MD, passed away peacefully amongst family, on June 8, 2022.

She was the loving wife to the late Dale A. Bates.

Zannie was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Beatty) Emanus.

Born and raised in Louisiana, she attended Ruston Elementary and Ruston High School.  She went onto attend Louisiana Tech University, where she majored in English and Drama.  Zannie was a devoted wife, dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved children and taught Sunday school for many years at Poolesville Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD.  Zannie also worked at Poolesville High School’s cafeteria and at the local Poolesville florist shop.  She had a tremendous love of flowers and worked tirelessly to transform her yard into a living work of art.  In her later years, traveling became one of her passions and she was able to take her children and grandchildren on many adventures.

She is survived by three children; Chandra McCall of Fayetteville, PA, Dee Ann (Johnnie) Osborne, of Griffin, GA, Barry (Michele) Bates of Martinsburg, WV; six grandchildren, Erin Blakemore, Ian McCall, Sean Patrick, Katie Woodall, Mandy McCall, Bryan Patrick and three great grandchildren, Emilia McCall, Sam Blakemore and Ava McCall.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday June 11, 2022, at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd, Barnesville, MD, where funeral services will begin at 3:00 PM. 

Myrtle Lou Nestor, 86, of Beallsville, MD, was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Married for 61 years, she was the most beloved wife of E. Dale Nestor and mother to identical twin daughters Adell Lou Nestor Eckenrode of Woodsboro, MD and Agnes (Aggie) Ann Nestor of Mt. Airy, MD. 

Known as Sugar (Sug), Myrtle Lou was born February 10, 1936, in Philippi, WV.  She was the oldest of eight children born to the late Junior and Lucy Agnes (Pittman) Lantz.  Along with her husband and daughters, Myrtle Lou is survived by her son-in-law LeRoy (Bud) Eckenrode and grandson Colton Nestor Eckenrode, Woodsboro, MD, sister Judy (Bob) Arborgast, Belington, WV, two brothers Paul (Sandra) Lantz, Belington, WV, and Jerry (Jeni) Lantz, Philippi, WV, numerous cherished nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends that were her extended family. 

Myrtle Lou was preceded in death by four brothers Jobie (Tip) Lantz, Winfield (Sam) Lantz, Charles (Pug) Lantz, Michael Lantz, and several in-laws.

Myrtle Lou was a very proud Christian woman and strived to live a Christ like life.  She was an avid Bible student who delighted in listening to Christian radio.  Myrtle Lou took great pride in always including a special Bible verse when sending cards and letters.

She was a member of the Poolesville Baptist Church where she served as church secretary.  Throughout her life, Myrtle Lou was very active in the Poolesville community.  She enjoyed volunteering at the Friendly Thrift Shop and being a Sunday and Vacation Bible School teacher.       

Donations honoring Myrtle Lou can be made to the Jerusalem Prayer Team at jerusalemprayerteam.org and/or the Poolesville Baptist Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.

Richard Gene Rosser, 78, of Poolesville, passed away on June 14,2022. Richard was born on

June 4, 1944 in Baltimore, MD.

Richard is survived by his wife of 57 year, Patricia, children Tricia Grubb (Bruce), Richard S. Rosser, Charles Rosser, Becki Esposito (Dustin) and 7 grandchildren: Amy, Chrissy, Christopher, Megan, Matthew, Nicholas and Jacob. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Emily Grubb and his two brothers Ronald & Lee Rosser.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 4:00-7:00pm at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, MD.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVFD), 19801 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, MD.  20839.  UMCVFD.org or the charity of your choice.

Trannie Mae Jarrett Roberson, 96, of Wheaton, MD, died on June 15, 2022.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, Leonard Howard Roberson. Trannie Mae Jarrett was born in Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Washington, on September 26, 1925. Trannie Mae was the younger of two daughters of Milton Jarrett (1882-1954) and Ola Mae Price (1900-1991). Her older sister, Mary Evelyn Jarrett pre-deceased her at 38 years of age in 1960. 

 

Trannie Mae started working in high school as a switchboard operator beginning in 1942 at the age of 17. After their marriage in 1944, Leonard and Trannie worked at the Salvage Department at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Then, Trannie worked at Walter Reed as a secretary and lived in Southeast Washington, DC, on Naylor Road. On June 2, 1959, Trannie received a 10-year commendation from Walter Reed Army Medical Center for loyal and exemplary service.

 

Leonard and Trannie Mae bought their first and only house at 2301 Parker Avenue, Wheaton, MD in 1954, where they raised five children and where she lived until her death.

 

She is survived by her son, Milton Howard Roberson, and two daughters, Susan Elaine Smith and Judy Lynn Roberson with special mention of Karen Blank; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. We are grateful for her loving caregivers, Gwen, Rabie and Bobby. Trannie was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Howard (2018), her sons, Alan Richard (2019) and Steven Leonard (2021).

 

Trannie loved people; she had the gift of hospitality and made everyone feel welcome in her home. Her hobby was baking cakes and she became expert at making and decorating birthday, anniversary, retirement, and wedding cakes. Not only were the cakes stunning works of art but the cake was absolutely delicious. She remains unsurpassed in our family.

 

She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and served in the Women’s Ministry.

 

Viewing will be held at 10:00 AM and funeral services at 11:00 AM, Monday June 20, 2022, at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD, 20838 (hiltonfh.com), where the family will be receiving friends at 10 AM. 

 

Interment will follow at Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Montgomery Hospice, Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD  20850 (montgomeryhospice.org).

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roger Alexander Hayden, II on June 23, 2022.  He died peacefully from complications after a long-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was 66 years old. He was the son of Roger Alexander Hayden and Mary Frances Hayden (nee Hodgkin) of Poolesville, MD. 

 

Roger grew up on a farm in Poolesville, Maryland and remained in his beloved Poolesville his whole life. He attended Bullis High School in Potomac, MD, worked in the family ceramic tile business and, in 1978, graduated from Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA. He received his law degree in 1982 from The George Mason University Law School, Arlington, VA.

 

He practiced law in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for over 40 years. He served as Deputy General Counsel for a $2 billion Savings Bank and as Regional Counsel for a national title insurance company. He entered the private practice of law in 1996. After over 20 years as a partner in a 16+ attorney law firm in Bethesda, Maryland -- where he chaired the firm’s real estate, business, employment, and litigation group -- he and his wife opened their own law firm in Poolesville, MD known as Hayden Legal Services. 

 

Mr. Hayden served as President of the Poolesville High School PTSA (where he was instrumental in helping get the Magnet Program established); taught religious studies at his church for over 12 years; was a Youth Leader for the local Knights of Columbus council; and was active in the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America as a leader and counselor. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Shrine in Barnesville, MD. He enjoyed collecting, driving and working on Mustangs and muscle-cars.

 

Roger is survived in death by his wife of 34 years, Diane D. Hayden, and their three children: daughters, Caroline Hayden and Elizabeth (Ahmad) Chabkoun; and son, Roger (Alex) Alexander Hayden, III. He is also survived by his sister, Charlotte Baker, a niece, Christina and nephew, Jason as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

 

A viewing will be held in the church from 10 -11:00am on Thursday, June 30, 2022, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial (18230 Barnesville, Rd., Barnesville, MD 20838). Immediately after the Mass, interment will be in the church’s cemetery, followed by a luncheon at St. Mary's pavilion. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church and Shrine, P.O. Box 67, Barnesville, MD 20838.