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Donald James Clayton, 70,

Donald James Clayton, 70,

Donald James Clayton, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 12, 2023, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. with his family at his side. He was born on March 13, 1953, to the late James Sidney Clayton and Marie Elizabeth Strotkamp Clayton. Donnie was a lifelong resident of Maryland. He spent...
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Thomas “Tom” Reid Rivenburgh, 60,

Thomas “Tom” Reid Rivenburgh, 60,

Thomas “Tom” Reid Rivenburgh, 60 of Jacksonville, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Sept 26, 2023 in Jacksonville, NC.  Born on May 22, 1963, in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Reid Paul Rivenburgh and Joyce “Cornell” Perri (Step-father late Santo “Bud” Perri).  Tom was...
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Doris Frances “Dolly” Shorback, 79,

Doris Frances “Dolly” Shorback, 79,

Doris Frances “Dolly” Shorback, 79 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on October 14, 2023 in LaPlata, MD. Dolly was born on June 29, 1944 in New York City, NY to the late Harold Joseph Bracken and Doris Ann Kautz Bracken. Dolly came to St. Mary’s County when her father was stationed at Patuxent...
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Edna Mae Grimaldi

Edna Mae Grimaldi

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Edna Mae Grimaldi went home to be with our Lord and Savior. She passed away peacefully at the University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, Maryland. Edna was preceded by her husband Louis Grimaldi, and her parents John Emory and Dorothy Mae Littleford. Edna is survived by...
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Christopher Joseph True, 60,

Christopher Joseph True, 60,

Christopher Joseph True, 60 of Great Mills, MD passed away on October 13, 2023 at his home with his wife at his side. He was born on July 26, 1963 in Queens, NY to the late Joseph Bunce True and Betsy Anne Waite True. Chris is a 1981 graduate of Walter Panas High School...
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Mary Katherine Dyson Bohanan, age 65,

Mary Katherine Dyson Bohanan, age 65,

Mary Katherine Dyson Bohanan, age 65, passed away on October 11th, 2023 surrounded by family at her home in St. Mary’s City, MD. She battled cancer valiantly, living a happy life despite learning she was terminally ill. That unwavering optimism was inspirational to fellow cancer patients she met along her 12 year battle. Mary...
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Arlene Elizabeth (Goldsmith) Alvey, age 65,

Arlene Elizabeth (Goldsmith) Alvey, age 65,

Arlene Elizabeth (Goldsmith) Alvey, age 65, of Hollywood, MD, gracefully departed this life on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1958, the daughter of James Townley Goldsmith and Marion (Penn) Goldsmith. Arlene married the love of her life Thomas Alvey (Tom Cat) on June 18, 1976. Arlene’s legacy...
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Captain Stuart J. Fitrell, 84,

Captain Stuart J. Fitrell, 84,

Captain Stuart J. Fitrell, 84, died on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital after a long fight with cortico basilar syndrome. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 17, 1939, to Vernon W. and Irene Petro Fitrell.  He is a graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland where he...
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Betty Lou Russell, 69,

Betty Lou Russell, 69,

Betty Lou Russell, 69 of Clements, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 25, 1953, in Severn, MD to the late John Andrew and Ruth Catherine (nee: Wade) Schillinger. Betty was born and raised on a 54-acre farm in Anne...
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Jameson Cash Miller

Jameson Cash Miller

On September 26, 2023, after battling an ultra-rare neurodegenerative brain disease, Pantothenate Kinase Associated Neurodegeneration, Jameson Cash Miller, age 6, of Hollywood, MD passed away, held and surrounded by his family. Jameson was born on August 3, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD to Ashley Lynn (Case) Miller and Christopher James Miller. Jameson was the sweetest,...
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William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83,

William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83,

William “Sonny” Lemuel Turner, Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Born on October 14, 1939, in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late William L. Turner, Sr. and Mary Agnes (Long) Turner. William graduated from Margaret Brent High School...
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Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40,

Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40,

Joseph Poole Kline also known as “Joe”, 40 of Lexington Park Maryland gained his wings on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Joe was born on August 24,1983 to Nancy Rowe Lattif and Edwin Jeffries Kline in Leonardtown, MD. He graduated from Great Mills High School then attended St Mary’s College. He met his life partner,...
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Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77,

Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77,

Philip Conner Burroughs Sr., 77, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 10, 2023. Phil was born on September 12, 1946, to the late Benjamin Stanley and Louise Alice Burroughs. As a graduate of the first graduating class of Chopticon High School, Phil spent the next 30 years working for the U.S. Government at...
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Kevin Qualters, age 63,

Kevin Qualters, age 63,

Kevin Qualters, age 63, of La Plata, MD, died surrounded by his loving family on October 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Mere words cannot express how much we loved Kevin and how much we will miss him, but we are grateful for the countless memories that we created with him. Kevin had a...
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Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease

Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease

Thelma “Geraldine” Windsor Cease of La Plata, Maryland, was born on November 30, 1935, to the late William Albert and Pansy Violet (Hutchinson) Windsor.  Thelma passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the age of 87.  Preceding Thelma in death was her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Dennis Cease, whom she married on...
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Cecelia Louise Garner, 71,

Cecelia Louise Garner, 71,

Cecelia Louise Garner, 71, of Leonardtown, MD died September 23, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C., to the late William Lawrence and Elizabeth Anne Russell. Cecelia enjoyed playing bingo, taking care of her grandkids and spending time with her family and everyone else’s kids that came...
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Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60,

Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60,

Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60, of Hollywood, MD, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On September 10, 1963, Joe was born to Joseph Cavallaro and Antonia Corrales in Elmira, NY. After he graduated from La Plata High School in 1981, he went on to join the Elevator Union Local 10...
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William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26,

William Michael McFann, 26, of Piney Point, MD passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1997 in Leonardtown, MD to James William McFann of Piney Point, MD and Marion Lavenia (Nelson) Potter of Leland, NC. Michael was born and raised on St. George’s Island. He was a 2016 graduate...
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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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