Trinity Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum

01/17/2026

Grief Art

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35.8K likes, 1774 comments. “GRIEF VI. I hope you will enjoy my new piece about the loss of a father. Losing a parent is really really hard. My deepest condolences to all of you, who are mourning a Dad.🖤”

01/16/2026

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The Angel of Grief. Story, wracked with sadness at the death of William Wetmore’s wife. It was his last major work of art dedicated to his wife who was his companion and muse. He died a year after she did, just months after finishing the memorial, which bears the full title of “The Angel of Grief Weeping Over the Dismantled Altar of Life.” It now watches over the remains of both the husband and wife — and their son Joseph, who died in Rome when he was just 6 years old.

01/15/2026

Depths of Grief

Credit to: Esther Candari

01/14/2026

ROBERT PAUL ECKSTEIN

Nov 26, 1937 - Nov 29, 2025

Robert “Bob” Paul Eckstein Sr., 88, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Born on November 26, 1937, in Washington, D.C., Bob lived a long, dedicated, and deeply family-centered life.
Bob was the son of Carroll and Elvera Eckstein. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Anthony Eckstein and his brothers Richard and Donald Eckstein. He is survived by his children, Robert Paul Eckstein Jr. and Lisa Eckstein; his grandchildren Stashia Alvarez (Edgar), Matthew Eckstein (Heather), Nicole Burger and Anthony Kenote; as well as his great-grandchildren Maricella, Yulissa, Edgar Jr., Lovely, Atlas, Kaleb, Austin, Wyatt, Cameron, Carson, Isaiah, Mariah, Iyana, Maliyah, Messiah, and Mia. Bob’s family was the center of his world, and nothing brought him more joy than supporting them in all they did.
At the age of 17, Bob began working for The Washington Post, where he spent the majority of his life devoted to his career as a mailer until his retirement. His strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication were known and respected by all who worked alongside him.
Bob had a passion for archery and enjoyed countless hours practicing and sharing his love for the sport. He never missed a chance to cheer on his children and grandchildren at their sporting events—he was always there, in the stands, the loudest supporter and the proudest fan.
Kind-hearted, generous, and always ready to lend a helping hand, Bob touched many lives with his compassion. He was also a devoted animal lover, finding joy and comfort in the companionship of animals throughout his life.
In honor of Bob’s love for animals, the family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter.
Bob will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
His interment with Army Honors was will be on January 17, 2026, 1:00pm at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
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01/14/2026

BRIAN MATTEW SNELL

Aug 14, 1984 - Jan 6, 2026

rian Matthew Snell, age 41, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on August 14, 1984, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to David and Barbara Snell of Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Brian had a deep love for sports and was a devoted fan of all local teams. His passion for athletics and loyalty to his hometown teams were a constant source of joy and connection with others.
He is survived by his parents and his sisters, Jennifer Rudolph (Daniel) of Mechanicsville, Maryland, and Shannon Snell of Charlottesville, Virginia. He will also be missed by his beloved nieces and nephews: Cameron Rudolph, Vanessa Rudolph and Brandon Rudolph.
Visitation will be held on January 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., located at 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622.
A Funeral Service will take place on January 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601.
Pallbearers: Daniel Rudolph, Cameron Rudolph, Andrew Windsor, CJ Snell, Eric Windsor, JT Watson and Honorary Pallbearer: Christopher Snell
Condolences may be made to the family at https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com .
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.
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01/14/2026

Frederick "Fred" Bruce Pumphrey

Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026

Frederick “Fred” Bruce Pumphrey, Sr., 82, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born January 2, 1943, in Alexandria, Virginia, and lived the majority of his life in the home he built in Golden Beach, Maryland, where he resided for over 40 years before moving to Myrtle Beach in 2024.
Fred was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Margaret Pumphrey; his brother, Ralph Pumphrey; and his sister, Barbara Webster. He is survived by his fiancée, Bobbi MacFarlane; his children, Fred Pumphrey, Jr. and wife Cheryl, Todd Pumphrey and wife Tammy, Bryan Pumphrey and wife Kerri, and daughter Lisa Conn, along with ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
At an early age, Fred caught the entrepreneurial spirit, purchasing his first business, Fred’s Liquor and Sporting Goods, at age 26. Over the years, he owned and operated businesses in real estate, fashion retail, restaurants, and construction. He was also a founding member of the Mechanicsville Jaycees. Fred took great pride in building not only structures, but people—mentoring others and helping them achieve their business and personal goals.
Never content with keeping his feet solely on the ground, Fred earned his private pilot’s license and proudly flew his Cherokee Six, tail number 2870 Tango. He also enjoyed boating, often heading south during the colder Maryland winters. Though he lived in a small town, Fred’s impact reached far beyond it, touching multiple communities through his work, leadership, and generosity.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Maryland.
Condolences may be offered at https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
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01/14/2026

EARCEL GENE PROCTOR

Jul 14, 1931 - Dec 27, 2025

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Earcel Gene Proctor, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at Hospice of St. Mary’s. He was 94 years old.
Gene was born in North Carolina on July 14, 1931, to Elmer and Selma Proctor. A lifelong learner, he earned a Master’s Degree and went on to dedicate his professional career to public service, working for the United States Government in Occupational Health.
On November 1, 1958, Gene married the love of his life, Loretta Ruth Proctor. Together they raised two sons and two daughters. Family was the center of Gene’s world, and he took great pride in being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Gene had many interests and talents. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, real estate, tennis, gardening, mechanics, photography, and spending time outdoors. Whether working with his hands, capturing moments through a camera lens, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, Gene approached life with curiosity, dedication, and warmth.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Loretta Proctor; his sons, Bruce Proctor and David Proctor (Deneane); his daughters, Lauren Petersen (Jim Michaels) and Jeannie Proctor; and his grandchildren, Kelly, Shannon, Ryan, Kyle, Carly, and Greg Proctor, and Jami and Westley Petersen. He is also survived by six wonderful great-grandchildren, who along with the rest of his family brought him immense joy and happiness.
Gene is further survived by his brother, Willis Proctor (Janie); his sister, Lina Ruth Morgan; and his sister-in-law, Deedie Mae Proctor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Selma Proctor; his brothers, Vance Proctor (Polly) and E. J. Proctor; his sister, Marjorie Wilkerson (William); and his brother-in-law, Preston Morgan.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gene’s life on January 7, 2026, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, located at 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place afterward at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman–Beantown Road, Waldorf.
Gene’s legacy of love, service, and devotion to family will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him.
Condolences may be made to the family at https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.
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01/14/2026

Thomas Jay Ickes

Jul 25, 1945 - Dec 26, 2025

Thomas Jay Ickes, 80, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 into the arms of Jesus. Tom was born on July 25, 1945 in Pleasantville, PA. The son of Glenn and Florence Suter Ickes. Tom was a loving husband to his surviving wife, Bonita Ickes. He was a devoted father and Pappy to his children, Matthew (Elizabeth), Phillip (Jalena)and Maria and grandchildren, Keegan, Layla, Aubrey, Annabelle, Liam ,Emilia, Caleb, and Anelie. Tom graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School and moved to Washington, DC to work. After starting a family in Texas, he returned to DC and retired from the Census Bureau. He enjoyed collecting and refurbishing antiques. Much of his time was dedicated to being a father and then an involved Pappy. He enjoyed traveling the country with his family and returning to Pennsylvania to https://visit.In lieu of flower please send donations to Hughesville Baptist Church.
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01/14/2026

DANIEL HOWARD MURPHY

Sep 10, 1939 - Dec 23, 2025

aniel Howard Murphy, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 10, 1939, in Dentsville, Maryland, to the late William and Lillian Murphy.
One of fifteen children, Daniel grew up in a large family and shared a particularly special bond with his twin brother, David. Family was always at the center of Daniel’s life, shaping the quiet strength, loyalty, and warmth for which he was known.
Daniel spent his working years as an oiler in the concrete industry, where he was respected for his strong work ethic. On January 30, 1965, he married the love of his life, Joanne Warner. Together, they built a life rooted in devotion and raised three children.
Daniel had a deep love for country music and enjoyed playing the guitar. Nothing, however, brought him more joy than time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren—they truly made him light up and were the pride of his life.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and ten of his siblings—six brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Joanne Murphy; his children, Diane Marlett (Jim) of Hughesville, Maryland, Donna Graves (Greg) of Colonial Beach, Virginia, and Delores Lacey (Brian) of Chaptico, Maryland; eight cherished grandchildren - Jessica Johnson, Jimmy Marlett (Jessica), Kayla Tyson (Justin), Lindsey Graves, Carley Hennessy (Ryan), Nicholas Graves (Ally), Ashley Lacey-Sanders (Chris), and Cassidy Lacey (Dalton); and eight beloved great-grandchildren - Kylie, Logan, Isabella, Camden, Addison, Sophia, Marah, and Riley. He is also survived by four siblings: David Murphy, Edward Murphy (Sue), Joyce Fowler (Walter), and Linda Fowler.
Daniel will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his love of music, and his unwavering dedication to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends and family are invited to a Life Celebration for Daniel on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., followed by inurnment at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, Maryland.
Condolences may be made to the family at https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com .
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.
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01/14/2026

PETER CHRISTIAN LUND

Feb 14, 1931 - Nov 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025, Peter Christian Lund, 94, of Waldorf, MD, passed away peacefully at home. Peter was born in Takoma Park, MD, on February 14, 1931, to the late Axel Peter Lund and Mary Evelyn (Marquis) Lund, and raised in Clinton, Maryland. He married the former Betty Louise Snyder of Clinton, Maryland, and raised three children there.
Peter was a Korean War Era Veteran, honorably serving in the US Navy as a “SeaBee”, an electrician in the construction battalion serving in foreign ports in Puerto Rico, Morocco, and Cuba. Later in life, he returned to federal service as a power plant electrician at the Pentagon heating plant. He is most well-known in Southern Maryland as a long-time small businessman throughout his lifetime, owning a Gulf service station in Clinton, a recreational vehicle dealership in Clinton, a truck cap business in Brandywine, and as a farmer’s market vendor selling fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Northern Virginia.
Peter was personable, kind, and generous, and always enjoyed sharing a joke and telling a story. He was devoted to his immediate and extended family and enjoyed spending time with a wide cadre of friends, especially roaming around his favorite places in Southern Maryland. He was an avid gardener, loyal baseball fan, and history buff, with his favorite topics being the Civil War, the Old West, Southern Maryland history, and genealogy. He was also very active in the American Legion most of his adult life, considering them his “second family”.
Peter is survived by his daughter (Anita) Louise Lund, grandsons Peter Arlan Kirk (Fay Reed) and Matthew Christian Lund (Julie Lund), and great-grandsons David Christian Lund and Caleb Christian Lund. Louise Lund also has a stepdaughter, Kelly Kloehn (Jason Kloehn), and grandsons Brock Cutler and Brayden Cutler. He is also survived by his niece, Susan Queen (Jeff Morrill), and nephew James Queen (Kay Budner), as well as many cherished cousins.
Peter was predeceased by his parents as well as his beloved wife Betty Louise Snyder Lund, son Mark Christian Lund, and daughter Karen Christina Lund (Matthew Barton). He was also predeceased by his sister Evelyn Hansine Lund, and two sisters who died in childhood, Mary Beryl Lund and Nell Louise Lund.
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the family will receive friends for the visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A funeral service will be held on January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s Parish-Baden, 13500 Baden Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601, with a reception to follow at American Legion Post #227 in Brandywine, Maryland.
Condolences may be made to the family at https://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #227.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.

01/14/2026

Elizabeth Ann Murphy

Jul 26, 1939 - Nov 18, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Betti” Murphy, 86, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 26, 1939, in Hughesville, Maryland, Betti was the daughter of the late William and Pauline Norris. She spent her childhood exploring the outdoors and sharing countless cherished moments with her two brothers and two sisters. After graduating from high school, Betti met and married Joseph Murphy, with whom she built a warm and lively home. Together they raised five daughters, the center of her world and the source of her greatest joy. Betti devoted many years of service to the State of Maryland as a property tax clerk, retiring in 2004. Outside of work, she embraced hobbies that reflected her creativity and patience—puzzles, ceramics, and scrapbooking were among her favorite ways to spend time. Above all, she treasured her growing family, finding immense pride in her ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Betti is survived by her beloved daughters Debra Brown (Kelly), Kimberly Darden (David), Beverly JoAnn Worman (Rob), Jennifer Hilliard (John), and Mary Jeanne Armstrong (Kevin); her sisters Mary Catherine Goode and Esther Marie Sherwell; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Murphy and her fiancé William Lightfritz, as well as her brothers William George Norris and Francis Henry Norris.A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Brinsfield Funeral Home, located at 30195 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located at 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf, Maryland.

01/14/2026

Sometimes art is a therapy, a way to express when words fail us.