La Plata

On April 20, 2005, MARY DOZIER BOWLING, at Fairhaven Retirement Community, Sykesville, MD., predeceased by her parents John Marshall and Anna Rebecca Dozier, husband Philip B. "Fish" Bowling, four brothers, one sister, daughter Mary Lou B. Mc Kay and four grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Rebecca B. Coakley (Gene) and Rose B. Smith, sister Ruth R. Dozier, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and eight nieces and nephews Family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD 20646 where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, La Plata, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice

On April 11, 2005, CORPORAL PAUL G. MORGAN, JR., of Charles County Sherriffs Department. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Lynn Morgan; children, Paul G. Morgan, III (Trae), Gabrielle Rene Morgan and Adam Wood; son of Paul G. (Jane) Morgan Sr. and Patricia Martin; brother of Brian (Theresa) Morgan, Dana (Tracy) Morgan and Shawn Morgan; son-in-law of John (Shelley) Sansbury; brother-in-law of Christina and Sherri Sansbury, Greg and John Sansbury; predeceased by his mother-in-law Retha Sansbury.

LA PLATA - Both the Old Mill and River Hill wrestling teams took the long trek to Charles County yesterday fully expecting to stick around for a while at the Class 4A-3A state dual meet championships hosted by La Plata High. It didn't work out that way. The No. 4 Patriots were hit hard early against Montgomery County's Walt Whitman, never recovering in a 45-33 setback in one semifinal. As for the No. 7 Hawks, their 37-30 loss to Northern of Calvert in the other semifinal was a case of being right there, but not finishing the task.

On October 21, 2004, HENRY EDWARD POTTS, aged 70, beloved husband for 51 years to Annie G. Potts, loving father of Carole L. Faircloth, Rita C. Winiecki, Edward A. Potts, and Jacqueline R. Langeluttig. Brother of Nancy L. and Robert E. Potts. Also survived by five grandsons, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Family will receive friends on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Brinsfield Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 10 A.M. Interment Dentsville Methodist Cemetery, La Plata, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Port Tobacco Players Encore, P.O. Box 2030, La Plata, MD. 20646 or to Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 759, Hollywood, MD. 20636.

On September 6, 2004, DORIS SEYMOUR, beloved wife of the late Dalton Hugh Seymour; devoted mother of Thomas and Robert Seymour and Kathleen Frain and spouses; grandmother of Daniel, James, Michael, Robert, William, Karen, Bethany and Joshua Seymour, Grayson and Jonathan Frain; great-grandmother of Erica and Braedon Seymour. Doris was a retired seamstress and tailor for Hutzlers, Hoschild Kohns and JC Penny and a resident of Ocean City, MD. Doris died of Heart Failure at Genesis Home in La Plata, MDFamily will receive friends on Saturday at the HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue at 10 A.M. followed by a Memorial Service at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, The La Plata Center, One Magnolia Dr, La Plata, MD 20646.

On Friday, July 30, 2004, TIMOTHY J. HOOPER, III, of La Plata, MD; survived by his son Timothy J. Hooper, IV; brothers James B. and Francis B. Hooper; aunt Mariam Matthews. Friends may call at the Arehart Echols Funeral Home, La Plata, MD, today from 5 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday 11 A.M. at the St. Ignatius Church, Chapel Pt., MD. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles Co. or the American Cancer Society.

A 16-year-old burglary suspect driving a stolen van crashed head-on into a sport utility vehicle while fleeing police yesterday morning in Charles County, killing his teenage passenger and the other driver, authorities reported. The young suspect was treated at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly for injuries that were not life-threatening, and detained by police with charges pending, said Maj. Greg Shipley, a state police spokesman. The pursuit began about 9:30 a.m. when a resident of a housing development in the community of Pomfret saw a group of people trying to break into a home and called police, Shipley said.

RICHARD (RICK) ANTHONY MURPHY, 33, of Cobb Island, MD died June 5, 2004 in Baltimore, MD. He worked as a surveyor for Bolton Latham Surveying Co., LLC. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Murphy; three brothers and three sisters-in law; one sister and one brother-in-law. Gathering Friday, June 11, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Issue, MD and Catholic Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Burial is private. Memorial contributions to The Jude House at P.O. Box 1057, La Plata, MD 20646.

Over the past two days, Severna Park All-Metro pitcher Kaila Jenkins has been good at making messes and even better at cleaning up. In yesterday's Class 3A South region title game, visiting La Plata had plenty of batters reach base, but Jenkins would have no part in letting any come home. The sophomore standout walked six batters, hit another and gave up three hits, but also struck out 13 and was able to bear down when called upon as the No. 4 Falcons earned a 2-0 win that sends them back to the state tournament to defend last year's crown.

On March 4, 2004, RUBY JOANHARRISON, 81, of La Plata, MD at her residence. Predeceased by her parents Jesse and Carrie Belle Strickland. Survived by her husband Joseph Harrison; sons, Michael (Carolyn), Robert, Kevin (Sherrie), Harrison; daughter Janice Sapp; sister Opal Murray; brother John Strickland; grandsons, Craig and Paul Harrison. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 7th at 2 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of La Plata, 9070 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of La Plata.