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Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88,

Joseph “Harold” Huntt, 88, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on September 18, 2023, with his son Tim and his wife Yvonne by his side. Harold was born on February 19, 1935, in Pomfret, MD to the late Joseph Anthony Huntt and Catherine Louise Langely. He was a graduate of LaPlata High School in...
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Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86,

Norma Jeanne Wheatley, 86, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on September 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. On August 24, 1937, Jeanne was born to William “Sandy” and Ethel Ferrall in Washington, DC. She was raised in Waldorf and as a girl, enjoyed walking from her apartment to the movie theater to enjoy...
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Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts

Thomas Bowman Watts of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on August 5, 1947 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania to Donald Albert Watts and Gladys Elizabeth (Bowman) Watts. He spent his pivotal young years in Pennsylvania, spending much of his time in...
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Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83,

Judith Ann Burns, 83, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the Maples of Stoneleigh in Towson, MD. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Roland and Frances Burns. Judith made a career as a computer systems analyst. She worked for numerous contractors that provided...
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Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60,

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Harbold, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on June 17, 1963, to the late Curvin and Patricia Harbold (Dwyer) in Harrisburg, PA, but spent his entire life in Southern Maryland....
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James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92,

James “Wilbur” Greene, 92, of Dameron, MD departed this earthly life on August 21, 2023, at home with  his family at his bedside. “Wilbur” affectionately known to family and friends was born on October 6, 1930 to the late Charles and Irene Marie Hawkins Greene. Upon graduating from Jarboesville High School, June 14, 1947,...
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Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton

Kevin Raley Norton, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Country Lakes. Mr. Norton was 59 years old. He was born to George Edward and Audrey Marie Raley Norton on October 21, 1963, in Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Norton grew up in Ridge and attended St. Michael’s School and...
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Milton George Dartouzos, 82,

Milton George Dartouzos, 82,

Milton George Dartouzos, 82 of La Plata, MD passed away on August 26, 2023 at St. Charles University of MD Regional Medical Center Hospital in La Plata, MD. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late George Milton Dartouzos and Anna Economopoulos Dartouzos. Milton was a 1959 graduate of...
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George Lee Franklin, 84,

George Lee Franklin, 84,

George Lee Franklin, 84, of St. Inigoes MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 22, 1939 at the National Homepathic Hospital in Washington D.C. to the late George Harold Franklin Jr. and Gladys Levina Hayden. George was a lifelong resident...
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Eleanor Keen Belknap

Eleanor Keen Belknap

Heaven gained a precious angel on August 3, 2023 when Eleanor Keen Belknap of Lexington Park, MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior at age 94. Her children were at her side when she passed. Eleanor was born on February 12, 1929 in Newton, WV to Harry Bert Keen and Willa...
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James Wesley Locklear, 95,

James Wesley Locklear, 95,

James Wesley Locklear, 95, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 25, 2023. James was born August 14, 1928, in Pembroke, North Carolina to Fowler and Lizzy Locklear. He was a veteran of the Korean War and once returning home he worked as an auto mechanic until...
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Philip Brandon Needham, 38,

Philip Brandon Needham, 38,

Philip Brandon Needham, 38, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023. Brandon was born June 18, 1985, in Virginia Beach, VA, to Paul Brinkley Needham and Cathleen Marie Carpenter (Maine). Brandon graduated from LaPlata High School in 2003 and then received his Associate’s Degree. He was steadily building his career in...
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Gloria Ann McGee

Gloria Ann McGee

Gloria Ann Abell, born Gloria Ann Mossberg on January 25, 1958, in North Carolina, passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 65 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was a beloved member of her community and will be deeply missed. Gloria was the proud owner of Gloria’s Pawn Shop in Lexington Park for...
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Martin Charles “Marty” Abell, 70,

Martin Charles “Marty” Abell, 70,

Martin Charles “Marty” Abell, 70, of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 27, 2023. Born on November 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Mary Helen Abell and the late Martin Vernon Abell of Hollywood, MD. Marty is survived by his children Sherri Biscoe (John) of Drayden, MD, Ronnie Abell of Leonardtown,...
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Shirley Janette Morgan, 86,

Shirley Janette Morgan, 86,

Shirley Janette Morgan, 86, of Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 28, 1937, to Manuel and Belmira Mello in Providence, RI. She later worked on the board of education for Charles County. In her late 20’s, she met her future husband, Robert...
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Charles Edward Knott, 74,

Charles Edward Knott, 74,

Charles Edward Knott, 74, of Charlotte Hall, MD, formally of Indian Head, MD, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023. Charlie was born February 26, 1949, in Indian Head, MD, to Albert Tayman Knott and Mary Lucy Baden Knott. He worked as an automotive mechanic for the federal government until 2002 after he suffered...
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Virginia Lee Sanger Sims

Virginia Lee Sanger Sims

Ginny gained her wings surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of Charles County on a beautiful Sunday morning.  She was born in Brunswick, MD to the late George F. Sanger and Marie Forsyth and spent some childhood years there before moving to Leonardtown, MD. She is survived by her children Butch Gatton (Barbara)...
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Donald Wayne McLaughlin, Jr., 57,

Donald Wayne McLaughlin, Jr., 57,

Donald Wayne McLaughlin, Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his home on August 23, 2023. Don was born on June 12, 1966, to Kathleen Ann (Melvin) Kaler and the late Donald Wayne McLaughlin, Sr. After graduating from high school, while working at Giant Food as an Architectural Draftsman, Don met and married...
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Jacqueline Marie Bailey, 76,

Jacqueline Marie Bailey, 76,

Jacqueline Marie Bailey, 76 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 27, 2023 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She was born on September 8, 1946 in Maryland to the late Edward Devincent and Catherine Bulgen Devincent. Jackie was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending quality time with her family.  She always had...
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Judy Wentz

Judy Wentz

Judy Wentz of Leonardtown, MD went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:41 PM, August 19, 2023, with family and friends at her side, following a five-year battle with lung cancer. Judy was born on Jan 30, 1948 in Lewistown, PA to Homer and Dorothy (Niman) May. who preceded her in death....
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Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73,

Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73,

Margaret Anita “Peggy” Barickman, 73, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully August 19, 2023 at her residence with her family at her bedside. She was born on March 8, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Matthew Cooper and Margaret Anita Bayne Cooper. She was a graduate of St. Michael’s Elementary School...
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Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72,

Christine Margarete Echino, 72, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, with her family at her side. Chris was born on December 23, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to John Chayka and Margarete Gebhardt Chayka. After graduating from Suitland High School in 1969, Chris worked as a secretary for the Department...
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Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75,

Wilhelmina Tana Franck, 75, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1948, to the late Ferdinand Joseph Tana and Lucia Dolores Rinaldi in Washington, DC. After graduating from Elizabeth Seton High School, Willie married Steven Franck on August 1, 1970, and together, they had 5...
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Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90,

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Mori, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones On January 19, 1933, Gene was born to Alfred and Florence Mori in Washington DC. After graduating high school, he married his sweetheart and soon after joined the United States Airforce where he served in the...
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Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90,

Betty Jo Lesko, 90, of California, MD passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 29, 1933, in Paducah, KY to the late Jasper Marvin Cook and Cora Mayhue Long Cook. She grew up in Granite City, IL, and graduated from...
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