Search Archived Marriage Records
Brown, Sr., Roland C.
ROLAND C. BROWN, SR. was called home to glory Saturday, February 13, 2010. Roland, the son of the late Alta Brown was born in Elkton, Maryland on March 25, 1935. He was educated in the Cecil County Public School System. On June 20, 1963, Roland was united in Holy Matrimony to Helen E. Williams. Their union was blessed with four children.
Brother Roland worked faithfully all of his life and held several key positions including working at Benny Bellos Fireworks plant to serving as a water works mechanic for the City of Newark for over 25 years, retiring in 2000. During his career, Roland received awards and commendations. After retiring, Roland continued to work for the Laundry Care Center in North East until October 2009.
As an adult, Roland made Jesus Christ his personal savior and turned his life over to The Lord. He was a member of Griffith A.U.M.P. Church in Elkton, Maryland where he was a strong prayer warrior to The Lord and an active member of the Griffith A.U.M.P. Church Male Choir. Roland had a big heart and was filled with the love of Jesus. He was always willing to help others. It was not unusual, seeing him anywhere in Elkton praying for somebody and helping out in any way that he could. He always visited the sick and shut in. He enjoyed the fellowship of many friends and was a member of The Wednesday Men's Breakfast Club. Roland loved to build things, whether it be canes to pulpits to decks, his mastery of carpentry was evident.
Roland loved his family and would sacrifice anything for them.
Roland is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Helen Brown; Sons: Jeffrey Brown (Robbin) & Roland Brown, Jr. (Susan); Daughters: Audrey Brown and Marlyn Brown; Grandchildren: Kassie Coburn, Warren Allison, Jeffrey Brown II, Sherra Allison, Amber Byrd, Robert Brown, Devin Byrd, Koby Brown, Dennis Byrd, Jr., Joseph Sanders, Jaylen Sanders.; Great-Grandchildren: Chloe Brown, Rykiea Laws and Tristan Brown; Brothers: Harry Brown and Theodore Brown (Pearl); Sisters: Signolia Clark and Jeanette Raison and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alta Brown and Stepfather John Brown; sister, Reverend Geraldine Brown; brothers, Gilbert Barnett, Andrew Barnett; Leo Barnett; John Brown, Jr.; Monroe Brown; and Donald Barnett. Roland will be dearly missed.
Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 20, 2010 at Pleasant Hill Worship Center, 32 Hilltop Road, Elkton, MD, where family and friends may call 9-11 a.m. Burial will be in Griffith A.U.M.P. Cemetery, Elkton, MD.
Boddy, Sherry Shenee
Sherry Shenee Boddy, age 25, of Aberdeen, MD departed this life Friday October 22, 2010 at Patuxent River Nursing Home, Laurel, MD.
Visitation will be Saturday October 30, 2010, 10a.m.-12p.m.with funeral starting 12 p.m. at Word of Faith International Outreach, Aberdeen, MD. Burial will be in St. James United Cemetery, Havre de Grace, MD.
Edwards, Doris Jean
DORIS JEAN "JEANNIE" EDWARDS of Edgewood, Maryland, was born April 24, 1953 to the late George Charles Wilson and the late Mary Priscilla Osborne. Her birth date was special not only because it was the date the Lord blessed us with Jeannie but it was the same date shared by her Daddy's day of birth. Jeannie also shared the love of her favorite color of green with her Daddy.
Those who knew her quickly felt the warmth and generosity of her big heart. This was a characteristic she learned from her Momma. You never did without if Jeannie knew that you didn't have something that you needed or as her children and grandchildren can attest something that you wanted. Oftentimes we saw and many times unbeknownst to us her do without, not even giving it a second thought to make sure her family had whatever they desired.
Jeannie attended Mount Calvary Church at an early age and in her latter years she attended Tabernacle Mount Zion Church. Jeannie graduated from Aberdeen Senior High School, and later attended Harford Community College for two years. She was employed by the Federal Government for over 25 years. Her tenure as a Federal employee was with the Internal Revenue Services and later the Department of Defense Contracting Agency, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jeannie enjoyed family time at cookouts, dinners, and going to theatrical plays and musical concerts. She also found pleasure in any event were her grandchildren had involvement basketball, football, ballet, tap, jazz dance, gymnastics, track and field, etc., . She loved reading books and found pleasure and would light up with excitement when discussing what she had read with others. Oftentimes she would trade books with other readers and her patience would sometimes grow thin with anticipation awaiting a slower reader to complete a book. She recently found enjoyment in traveling, especially to North Carolina. She was also an avid bowler and was a team member of several leagues along with her husband and siblings. She was a dedicated Pittsburgh STEELER fan as well as a Chicago Bulls fan. Jeannie also loved collecting watches and always would find something very unique or authentic. Her family recognized the love she had for watches and would oftentimes give her watches just because they saw the joy these small tokens brought her by the smile on her face and the appreciation in her heart.
After the passing of her parents Jeannie as a young adult took on the responsibility of rearing her two younger siblings. For this kind act they are forever grateful to her, and thank God for bestowing them with such an unselfish sister. When we would thank her for all she had done for us under the circumstances she would humbly say "we are family that's what I'm supposed to do." Those who knew her are probably shaking your heads in agreement saying to yourselves "yup that's Jeannie".
Jeannie had a very special zeal for life and loved to laugh and have a good time. If you ever had a problem you knew going to her she would always have a listening ear and would never judge. She would then offer her gentle and sometimes not so gentle advice to the young and old in a way that only Jeannie could deliver. Jeannie warmly touched everyone she met, your first encounter with her was so special it left you coming back for more.
Jeannie departed this life on February 16, 2010 to be with the Lord. We will greatly miss our sister, mother, daughter-in-law, grandmother, niece, cousin, sister-in-law and friend. God has prepared a perfect place for Jeannie. She is survived by her loving mate and husband of 34 years Bruce W. Edwards, 3 daughters Shalon Perry, Shauntella Edwards, Shalicia Edwards, 3 sons Kenneth Darryl Turner, Terrell Edwards, Tavonne Edwards, 7 Grandchildren Rani Perry, Rayvon Perry, Sanna Mack, DaQuan Keating, Maliachi Edwards, Zyshawn Brown, LaVaughn Jean Brown, 9 siblings Edna Durbin, Charles Wilson, Carolyn Hawkins, Marvin Wilson, Barbara Sheard(Stanley), Deborah Johnson(Floyd), Theresa Fulmer(Thomas), Joyce Twitty(William), Keith Wilson, father-in-law Raymond Bradley, mother-in-law Elizabeth Bradley, 3 brother-in-laws Mike Branch, Bradford(Carolyn) Edwards, Arthur (Donna) Edwards, 1 sister-in-law Deborah Edwards and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other in-laws, and friends.
Jeannie was also preceded in death by her first born baby girl, her nephew Terrance Sheard and her brother-in-law Louis Branch.
Services will be held February 20, 2010 at Mt Calvary UAME Church, viewing is from 11:00- 12:00 funeral at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are graciously being accepted for The Terrance Sheard Foundation at P.O. Box 841, Edgewood MD 21040.
Tardy, Nathanie
NATHANIEL TARDY, was born on August 18, 1951 to the late Raymond Tardy, Sr. and Gladys R. Tardy in Harve de Grace, Maryland. He departed this life on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at VA Medical Center at Perrypoint, Maryland.
Nathaniel received his education in the Harford County Public School System. He graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1969. He was united in holy matrimony to Evetta L. Tardy on November 23, 1997.
In 1987 he was baptized in the Name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Ghost at Christ Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana under leadership of the late Bishop Benjamin Moore, Sr. He rededicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1995 at Zion Temple Church under the leadership of Bishop Mark A. Moore, Sr. He also attended Faith Covenant Church in Decatur, Georgia were Bishop Mark A. Moore, Sr. is pastor. He served as Maintenance Technician at Zion Temple for many years. Under the leadership of Dr. L. LaMont Turner he served as Pastoral Assistant. He was a student of Zion Temple Seminary. In addition to studying at the Seminary, he volunteered assisting with recording classes. He also volunteered at Zion Temple, calling members and praying for them.
He was employed by Citizens Nursing Home as Maintenance Assistant. Nathaniel was a man who was sold out for God. Nathaniel had a great love for the Van Ministry. He loved to evangelize. He got great joy in sharing Christ with those he came in contact with. Every hospital visit was an opportunity for him to share Jesus Christ with his doctor's and other staff.
Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memory; a loving and devoted wife, Evetta L. Tardy; his mother, Gladys R. Tardy of Havre de Grace, Maryland; three sons, Luthan L. Dixon of New York, Nathaniel J. Tardy of Pennsylvania, and Daniel R. Tardy of Idaho; two daughters, Tarshima E. Dixon of New York and Naomi E. Tardy of Detroit; four step children, Janella (Anthony) Johnson of Maryland, Andrea Higgins of Georgia, Charles Higgins(Netra) of Maryland and Shaun Higgins of Maryland; one brother Raymond Tardy, Jr. of Indiana; three sisters Barbara J. Tardy-Zachery, Delores A. Tardy -Smith and Anna L. Tardy-Duckery of Havre de Grace, Maryland; nineteen grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Special friends, Elders Walter and Georgianna Hogue, Deacon Sebastian Scott, Minister Marva Choates, Brother Eric Goines, Jude, and Jackie Watson.
He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Tardy, Sr.
Services will be held Friday October 29, 2010, 12:00p.m. at Zion Temple Apostolic Church, 501 Legion Drive, Havre de Grace, MD where family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will be in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD.
Putney, James W.
James William Putney, 78 of Joppa, MD passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, May 2, 2010. He was born December 10, 1931 in Havre de Grace, MD, the oldest of six children born to the late Robert Eli Putney and Mary Martha Virginia Epps.
At an early age he demonstrated his God-given gift for music. He began playing at Ebenezer Baptist Church at age eight. When on September 6, 1945, Community Baptist Church was set apart as a Baptist Church under the pastorate of Elisha Scott, he became its first musician. His mother was one of the eight original members. Many years hence, he played for various churches within the Baptist Union.
In 1972 he came to Clarks (Chapel) UMC as a musician for the young adult gospel choir that came to be known as "The Voices of Faith Community Gospel Chorus". He continued to honor his Baptist roots as he played for the Celestial Gospel Chorus of Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Havre de Grace, MD while working a full time job for ConRail, now part of the CSX system. In 1976 he married Carolyn (Murray) Rumsey and became a member of Clarks UMC. He continued to play there until his retirement in March, 2003. In June of 2003 he was asked to play for John Wesley UMC, Joppa, MD, where he and his wife transferred their memberships. As his health was failing he retired again in February, 2009. Along the way he played for Chase Charge Community Male Chorus, the Brown Sisters, and other individuals and groups too numerous to mention. He unselfishly shared the gift God placed in him.
In addition to his devoted wife of 33 years he is survived by 10 children (biological and step): James W. Putney, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; James W. Putney, Jr.(Sabrina) of Savannah, GA, Suzanne Putney of
Savannah, GA, Regena Brooks, Harrisburg, PA, Carlissa Gregory (Stephen), Joppa, MD; Wendall Putney, San Diego, CA; Robert Putney, Tucson, AZ; Juanita Washington, Palm Coast, FL; Deidre Fisher (Shelton) Virginia Beach, VA and Haywood Rumsey, Jr., Jersey City, NJ; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandson; two sisters: Lura Alexander and Anna Jackson both of Joppa, MD; 6 sisters-in-law: Patricia Putney, Catherine Lawson, Jean Norris, Joan Biddle, Sara Nowell, and Jessie Murray, 2 brothers-in-law : Richard Norris and Earl Murray, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will especially be missed by: Sheila McMillan, Denzel Chismar-Oliver, DeAunta Jackson, Christine Turner and Trina B. Wiggins whom he loved as family. He was predeceased by brother Joseph Putney, and sisters: Beatrice Putney and Ella Brown.
Visitation will be held Friday May 7, 2010, 10a.m.-11:30a.m.with family time being 11:30am-12pm. Funeral will begin 12 p.m. at Clarks United Methodist Church, 2001 Kalmia Road, Bel Air, MD. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of James W. Putney to Clarks United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 308, Bel Air, MD 21014.
Maker, Shirley B.
SHIRLEY B. MAKER, of Elkton, Maryland was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Coleman and Estelle Johnson. She departed this life on Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland.
She received her education in the Philadelphia Public School System and graduated from West Philadelphia High School. She was employed and retired from the AMES Department Store in North East, Maryland. She served as a musician for several churches throughout the Chesapeake area and also volunteered at the Cecil County Detention Center for 35 years.
Shirley met and married the late James Brown of Tampa, Florida. From this union six children were born, Cheri, Daena, Enoree, Hiriam, Gary, and Shawn. She later met and married the late Reverend William Maker and from this union no children were born.
Shirley Maker was better known as "Mother Maker", "Evangelist Maker", and "Minister of Music" at the Gospel Tabernacle First Apostolic Faith Church in Havre de Grace, Maryland where she worshiped for approximately 38 years under the tutelage and the watchful eye of the late Bishop Charles H. Johnson and Bishop Harry T. Lee, Sr. In 1999, she joined her children, Pastors Julius, Sr. and Cheri Dupree at the River Rock Apostolic Faith Church in Elkton, Maryland. She served as the church mother and keyboard player for approximately ten years.
Shirley Maker loved everyone and was a mother to everyone she met. She enjoyed music, crocheting, crafts and sewing. She was also loved by all and will truly be missed.
She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Cheri Dupree and husband Julius C. Sr. of Rising Sun, Maryland, son Daena B. Brown and wife Rhonda of Washington, D.C., daughter Enoree F. Cummings of Tampa, Florida, daughter-in-law Jacqueline Brown of Elkton, Maryland, sons Gary and Shawn Brown of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren Julius C. Jr., Dior, Daena, Jr., Nyonica, Marloin, Hiram C. Jr., Nicole, Gary, Jr., Shawn Jr., Shawn de Lisa, La Shawn and Taylor; great grandson Raedon; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son, Hiram (3 weeks prior to her passing), three sisters Delores Slade, Jane Marrero and Irene Spain.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2010, 6pm-8p.m. and Saturday 9am-11am at North East United Methodist Church 308 S. Main Street, North East, MD. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11am Saturday May 8, 2010 with Pastor Julius C. Dupree, Sr. and Evang. Enoree F. Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, North East, MD.
