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The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm

The Honorable Michael John Stamm, County Administrative Judge, St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, 68 of Hollywood, MD passed away on October 2, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Cornwall, NY to the late...
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Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91,

Juanita Crewey Dooley, 91, of California, MD (formerly of Bartow, FL) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1933 in West Virginia to the late Thomas King Crewey and Gertrude Emma (nee: Pendleton) Crewey. Growing up in Charlton Heights, West Virginia, she was a...
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Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70,

Francis Xavier “Frank” Bowles, 70, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Douglas Bowles and Catherine Merle (Oliver) Bowles. Frank is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, where he was raised on...
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Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69,

Michael Warren Laney, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Edward Veloras Laney, Jr. of Hollywood, MD and the late Margaret Ann “Marge” (nee:...
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Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84,

Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84,

Joseph Rudolph Thompson, Sr., 84 of Great Mills, MD passed away on September 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1940, near Hermanville, MD to the late Rudolph Aloysius Thompson and Edith (nee: Dyson) Thompson. Joe was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He...
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AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74,

AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74,

AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74, passed away on September 27, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Peoria, IL to the late Dolan Curless Lancaster and Loubisa Ellen (nee: Voney) Lancaster. After graduating high school, Del enlisted...
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Timothy “Timmy” Ricky Proctor, Sr., 64,

Timothy “Timmy” Ricky Proctor, Sr., 64,

Timothy “Timmy” Ricky Proctor, Sr., 64, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born on October 10, 1959, in Washington, D.C., Timmy was the son of the late James Alton Proctor, Sr. and Sylvia Catherine Proctor (Robinson). Timmy was employed for over 34 years with Prince George’s County Public Works Department as...
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Eleanor Russo (Nana),

Eleanor Russo (Nana),

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanor Russo (Nana), died on September 24, 2024, after an illness surrounded by her family. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Frederick John Fox and Mary Ruth (Schmidt) Fox. Ellie/Nana was the heart of our home and family. She worked as Nurse/Nurse Practitioner for 40...
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James Austin Stewart

James Austin Stewart

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Austin Stewart, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 46, on the evening of September 25, 2024 with his family by his side. Jimmy was a family man and patriot, with a profound love and respect for his family and country....
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Vaughn Irvin McCall, 87,

Vaughn Irvin McCall, 87,

Vaughn Irvin McCall, 87, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was the loving husband of Nettie MaDora McCall, cherished father to four children, five step children, and grandfather to numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Born on October 16, 1936 in...
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Robert Francis “Bubba” Delawder

Robert Francis “Bubba” Delawder

Robert Francis “Bubba” Delawder of LaPlata, MD passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Amos and Mary Delawder. Robert was a sheet metal worker for Smart Local 100 until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the Washington Nationals play ball....
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Richard Lee Berry, 82,

Richard Lee Berry, 82,

Richard Lee Berry, 82, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on September 27, 2024. Richard, also known as Dickie, was born on June 14, 1942, to George and Alta Berry in Washington, DC. He began a career in ironworking and fabrication. Many of the buildings in DC and Maryland still have the beautiful structures he...
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Jovan William Medley, 18,

Jovan William Medley, 18,

On September 13, 2024, Jovan William Medley, at the tender age of 18, was called home, leaving behind a legacy of joy, warmth, and love that touched everyone who knew him. Born on September 30, 2005, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jovan was the beloved son of Joseph W. Medley III and Taneea Scriber. Though his...
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James Norman Gunnell, III

James Norman Gunnell, III

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved James Norman Gunnell, III, also known to many as Bubby, Jimmy, or J Gunz of Huntingtown, MD as he was suddenly taken from us too soon on September 13, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1986, to James Norman Gunnell, Jr., and Bonnie...
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Rose Lorraine Spalding, 94,

Rose Lorraine Spalding, 94,

Rose Lorraine Spalding, 94, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the home she and her husband, built over 75 years ago. Their home was a source of constant love and laughter, extending beyond the family to embrace many within the community. In her final days, she was tenderly cared for...
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Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83,

Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83,

Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83, died September 29, 2024, in Hughesville, MD surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1940, in Leonardtown, MD.  He was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Bailey Lawrence and Francis DeSales Lawrence of Coltons Point, MD. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean...
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Michael Otis Whitaker

Michael Otis Whitaker

Michael Otis Whitaker was born on July 23, 1961, He was raised in Washington, D.C. As a young boy he realized that he was adopted. He never knew his actual parents or any members of his biological family. He was raised as a single child by a couple who had no children, so he...
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Carl Henry Griffitts,63,

Carl Henry Griffitts,63,

Carl was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. A musician, mechanic, dreamer, inventor, lifelong ham operator, he had an affinity with all things aircraft and electrical. He was especially thoughtful, generous, and respected by the local community. He is survived by his wife, four kids, five grandkids, and six siblings. Services are private....
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Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72,

Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72,

Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72, of Chaptico, MD passed away on September 14, 2024. Roger was born on April 2, 1952, in Maryland. He is the son of the late Dolph Hamilton Sexton and Nervie Ellen Anderson Sexton. Roger is survived by his children, Paula Marie Van Keulen (Soerd Vankeulen) of McDonough GA, April...
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Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68,

Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68,

Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2024. On March 17, 1956, Raymond was born to Robert O. and Gertrude T Severin in Long Island, NY. He attended Holy Comforter Catholic School, Charlottesville, VA, and Lane High School, Charlottesville, VA graduating in 1974 He proudly served in...
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LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61,

LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61,

LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at his home with his wife and three daughters surrounding him with love. He was born on May 1, 1963 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Raymond Johnson and Sharron Brown Johnson of Sauk Centre, MN....
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Gaye Frances Dugan, 72,

Gaye Frances Dugan, 72,

Gaye Frances Dugan, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully at home August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born February 14, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to the late E. Tracy Smith and Charles Robert Lee.  She grew up in a military household and lived throughout the US.  She cherished spending...
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Barbara Ann Quade, 78,

Barbara Ann Quade, 78,

Barbara Ann Quade, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at her home with her loving family at his side. She was born on November 21, 1945 in Maddox, MD to the late Lewis Benjamin Quade and May Kathleen Unkle Quade. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family. Her love...
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Robert “Bob” Allen Padgett, Sr., 79,

Robert “Bob” Allen Padgett, Sr., 79,

Robert “Bob” Allen Padgett, Sr., 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on June 8, 1945, to Lawrence and Margaret Padgett in Maryland. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years, he was honorably discharged in 1967. He later worked...
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Thomas Michael “Mickey” O’Donnell, 81,

Thomas Michael “Mickey” O’Donnell, 81,

Thomas Michael “Mickey” O’Donnell, 81, of Valley Lee, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late William and Janice O’Donnell. Mickey grew up a couple of blocks from the Capitol. He attended St. Francis...
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