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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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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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