Obituaries

Mary Edith (Boots) Brandes, 93

Mary Edith (Boots) Brandes, 93

Mary Edith (Boots) Brandes, 93, of California, MD passed away on February 26, 2020 at Taylor Farm Assisted Living Facility in Bushwood, MD. She was born on June 12, 1926 in Washington,DC to the late John Francis Hardie and the late Marian Frances (Lohr) Hardie. She graduated from Washington & Lee High School in...
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Charles Edward Greenwell, Sr. “Charlie”,82

Charles Edward Greenwell, Sr. “Charlie”,82

Charles Edward Greenwell, Sr. “Charlie”,82 of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1937 in Solomon’s, MD and was the son of the late Emily Kate McGee Greenwell and Joseph Frederick Greenwell. Charlie was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. Greenwell, whom he married...
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Benjamin “Ben” Zacharias Benson, 78

Benjamin “Ben” Zacharias Benson, 78

After battling cancer for more than a decade, Benjamin “Ben” Zacharias Benson, age 78, passed away peacefully while in hospice care at Georgia War Veteran’s Home in Milledgeville, Georgia. He was born on February 22, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, to Willie Isaac Benson and Hazel Turberville Benson. During childhood, he developed his love for...
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Yvonne Palmans Coykendall, 98

Yvonne Palmans Coykendall, 98

Yvonne Palmans Coykendall, 98, of California, MD passed away on March 4, 2020 at Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD. She was born on June 23, 1921 in Antwerp, Belgium to the late Jacques Marie Louise Palmans and Josephine Eugene Potier. Yvonne was married to the love of her life, Lt. Colonel Frederick...
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Constance “Connie” Jo May

Constance “Connie” Jo May, passed away on 5th March 2020 at her home in Hurlock MD after a long battle with small cell lung cancer. Connie was born in Baltimore August 28th 1940. Connie is survived by her husband of 60 Years Duncan (Duke) May III of Hurlock, MD Four Children and their spouses;...
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James Franklin Brooks, Sr. “Frankie”, 74

James Franklin Brooks, Sr. “Frankie”, 74

James Franklin Brooks, Sr. “Frankie”, 74 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 3, 2020 in Hollywood, MD. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, and he is the loving son of the late Mary Blanche Heard . Frankie is survived by his wife Cynthia Brooks, his children James Brooks, Jr....
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Carroll Michael Milburn, Sr. “Big Mike”, 73

Carroll Michael Milburn, Sr. “Big Mike”, 73

Carroll Michael Milburn, Sr. “Big Mike”, 73 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Valley Lee, MD passed away on March 2, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, and he was the loving son of the late Georgia Marie Barnes Milburn and John Raymond Milburn. Carroll is survived...
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Francis Eugene “Gene” Abell, 76

Francis Eugene “Gene” Abell, 76

Francis Eugene “Gene” Abell, 76, of California, MD suddenly returned to his heavenly home on March 4, 2020. Gene was born on May 7, 1943 to Harry Benedict Abell, Sr. and Mary Catherine Guy Abell. He lived his entire life on his family’s farm, close to his parents, sister, and brothers. Gene was a...
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Mary Frances Noone Latona, 84

Mary Frances Noone Latona, 84

Mary Frances Noone Latona, 84, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side, Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown Maryland. She was born March 26, 1935 in Pittston, Pa., daughter of Patrick Noone (d. 1976 and Winnifred Walsh Noone (d. 1984) and sister of Gerald Noone (d. 1984)...
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James “Jay Jay” Lesley Saunders, III, 41

James “Jay Jay” Lesley Saunders, III, 41, of Newburg, MD passed away on February 29, 2020. Jay Jay was born in Washington, DC on February 12, 1979 to Spider Saunders and Brenda McDonnell.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Marie Saunders and Al and Doris Shives; brother, Kermit Otis Saunders. ...
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Eric Scott Woomer, 35

Eric Scott Woomer, 35

Eric Scott Woomer, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at home in Chesapeake Beach, MD, on February 28, 2020. Eric grew up in Shady Side, MD. Eric is predeceased by his parents, Kent and Sharon Woomer. He is survived by his daughter, Leilani; his sisters, Deanna and Jenny; brother, Demian; nieces and nephews Natalie, Nathan,...
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Danny Brent Buckmaster, 73

Danny Brent Buckmaster, 73

Danny Brent Buckmaster, 73, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away March 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 1, 1946 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Samuel H. and Thelma Buck Buckmaster. Danny was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Holland, Ellen Wood, Sylvia Gilbert, Keith Buckmaster and Mark...
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Deborah Ann Catterton, 68

Deborah Ann Catterton, 68

Deborah Ann Catterton, 68, of Owings passed away March 2, 2020. She was born January 11, 1952 in Annapolis to Edward Talbot and Beverly Jane (Whittington) Grierson. She was raised in Deale until her family moved to Calvert County, where she attended Calvert High School. She married Joseph Samuel Catterton, Jr. on October 6,...
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Alvin Leopold “Big Mac” McLean, 90

Alvin Leopold “Big Mac” McLean, 90

Alvin Leopold “Big Mac” McLean, 90, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Jamaica and England, passed away on February 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 21, 1929 in Sunbury Clarendon, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Joseph Fuller and Norissa McLean. Alvin graduated from Smithville High School in...
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Bette Jane Seaman, 63

Bette Jane Seaman, 63

Bette Jane Seaman, 63, of Waldorf, MD passed away on February 25, 2020 at her residence. Born February 18, 1957 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Major Clifton Elwood Seaman and Marion Irene (Kenyon) Seaman. Bette was an esthetician and makeup artist for over thirty years and she loved animals. Bette...
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Robert E. Berry (Bob), 101

Robert E. Berry (Bob), 101

Robert E. Berry (Bob) of Lusby, Maryland, 101, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Edward P. Berry and his mother Mary S. Sasse and brother Donald Berry and by his beloved wife Mildred in 1989. He is survived by Linda P. Matthew (Richard), cousin, of...
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Dianne Elizabeth Hickman, 68

Dianne Elizabeth Hickman, 68

Dianne Elizabeth Hickman, 68, passed away February 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born July 11, 1951 in Winthrop, MA. In the late 70’s she headed to southern Maryland and loved it so much she never left. Dianne was an accountant by day, and during tax season she was an...
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Jeffrey Alan Klapper, 76

Jeffrey Alan Klapper, 76

Jeffrey Alan Klapper, age 76, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away in his home due to complications of cancer on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Lower Merion Township, PA, on September 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Gerhardt Elmer and Dorothy Patricia (Cowie) Klapper. Jeff was the owner of L.J....
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Dennis Jerome “Jerry” Clark

Dennis Jerome “Jerry” Clark

Dennis Jerome “Jerry” Clark of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on February 13, 2020. Born July 18, 1953 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of Raymond Lee and Anne Kathleen (Overton) Clark who preceded him in death. Jerry was known as a talented mechanic and worked on anything with a motor. He owned...
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Dennis Marvin Erich, Sr., “Pee-Wee” 71

Dennis Marvin Erich, Sr., “Pee-Wee” 71

Dennis Marvin Erich, Sr., “Pee-Wee” 71, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on March 3, 2020 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on October 31, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Carlyle Richard and Edna Wood Erich. Pee Wee is also proceeded in death by his brother, Carlyle Richard Erich, Jr. and...
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Andy Thompson

Andy Thompson

With a sad heart Friends and Family of Andy Thompson announce his passing. Andy was successful in achieving 24 years of sobriety in his recovery and even the big “C” didn’t shatter his commitment. Andy was a man of integrity with a heart of gold. He always had our backs. He had an encouraging...
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Emory “Dutchie” J. Baldwin, IV, 24

Emory “Dutchie” J. Baldwin, IV, 24

Emory “Dutchie” J. Baldwin, IV, 24, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away in an automobile accident on February 23, 2020. Dutchie was born in Clinton, MD on May 2, 1995 to Emory “Dutch” Baldwin, III (Christina) and Christine Grimes-Nolan. He is preceded in death by his sister, Veronica Gabrielle Canter; uncle, Robert “Bobby” Baldwin; grandfather,...
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Oscar Bobby Horton, 82

Oscar Bobby Horton, 82

Oscar Bobby Horton, 82, of California, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2020. He was born December 16, 1937 in Roxboro, N.C. to the late Elijah G. Horton and Lorena O. Tingen. On December 23, 1962, Oscar married the true love of his life, his beloved wife, Mary Ruth McCollum,...
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Norman Frank Dorn, 95

Norman Frank Dorn, 95

Norman Frank Dorn, 95, of Catonsville, MD departed this life on February 14, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Norman was born on September 5, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late Max H. Dorn, and Frieda (Haas) Dorn. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1943. A...
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Kenneth C. Cater, 73

Kenneth C. Cater, 73

Kenneth C. Cater, 73 years old passed away on February 19, 2020 at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland due to complications from congestive heart failure. Born February 9, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Walter Leroy Cater and Fannie Pauline (Staples) Cater. He was a hard worker and excellent provider...
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