Francis Fredric Bassford Junior, 67, of Tolono, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born in LaPlata, Maryland, on March 5, 1958, the son of Francis (Frank) Fredric Bassford Senior and Lora Marie Tayman. He graduated from Thomas Stone High...
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Stanley Lee Landreth, 90, of California, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Maryland. Born in Fieldale, Virginia, on December 20, 1934, Stanley was the son of Guy Kim Landreth and Vera Whitlow Landreth. He was lovingly raised by Floyd and Vivian Phillips in Norfolk,...
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Charles “Larry” Morgan, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 8, 1948, in Mechanicsville, Maryland, Larry was the cherished son of the late Carroll Richard Morgan and Mary Madeline (Wathen) Morgan. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend....
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Mary Lee Humphreys of Brandywine, MD, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Waldorf, MD. She was 82. Born June 2, 1943, in La Plata, MD. Mary Lee was the daughter of the late Charles Marshall and Roberta Lee (Tyler) Wilkerson. Mary Lee will...
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Robert I. “Bob” Randall, 81, died August 22, 2025, at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Julie Broxson Randall; two adult daughters, Elizabeth Anne “Libby” Randall, of Savannah, Georgia and Sarah Catherine Jarboe (Mark), of Heathsville, Virginia; grandsons Alec Jarboe (Kelsey), and Brendan...
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Polly Ann Fullerton, 62, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2025. Born on December 23, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Polly was the daughter of Frederick William Grimm and Ellen Louise Andrassek. She grew up with strong values of dedication, hard work, and family—qualities that carried through...
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Jerry Mervin Anderson (Fat Daddy), age 84, passed away on August 28, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jerry was born on June 18, 1941, in Bethesda, MD, to Walter and Mildred Anderson. He was a Mason. He loved...
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Rosalyn Russell Hurry, 99, of Morganza, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on June 20, 1926, in Morganza, Maryland, Rosalyn was the beloved daughter of William Lee Russell and Catherine Estelle (Abell) Russell. She enjoyed spending her youth on the family farm and recounted helping her mother and Grandma Willy bake...
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Cynthia Lynn Wright, 65, of Great Mills, MD, passed away at her home on August 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born on August 8, 1960, in Key West, FL, she was the first child born to the late William Bruce Wright and Helen Elaine (Short) Wright. At the young age...
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Bahinder Singh Rana, 88, of California, MD, passed away on August 22, 2025. On April 23, 1937, Bahinder was born in Hayatpur, India, to Ramji Das Rana and Hukma Das Rana. After school, he joined the Electrical Mechanical Engineering core of the Indian Army. He worked as an engineer in the automotive business. His...
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With deep love and sorrow, the family of Wanda W. Russell announces her peaceful passing on August 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Known affectionately as “Nannie,” Wanda’s life was one of devotion to her family and endless warmth. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, to Eugene Ferguson and Una Lee Tayman, Wanda was...
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Judith Ann Smith, 84, of Waldorf, MD, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. On August 31, 1940, Judith (Sissy) was born in Washington, D.C. to William and Alberta Higgs. Judith was preceded in death by her brothers William Higgs, Jr. and James Higgs and her sister, Carol Hamilton. Judith worked...
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Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 16, 1963, in Leonardtown, Eddie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was the beloved son of Charles Aloysius Hall and Ellen Genevieve (Wilkinson) Hall. Eddie grew up deeply...
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Matthew Christopher Aley, 50, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 27, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Matthew was the cherished son of John Aley and Kathleen (Bainbridge) Aley. Matthew was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanette Aley, with whom...
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Robert “Bobby” Almberg, or “Stricky” to his friends, 66, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by family who admired his steady strength and generous spirit. Born in Ely, Nevada, on April 25, 1959, he spent his early years under the dry desert sun before moving first to California and, at age eleven,...
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Donald Scott Beaver, 62, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on October 15, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Donald was the beloved son of the late Robert L. Beaver and Frieda (nee:Webster) Beaver. After high school Donald went to Autobody Teach School which led...
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Linda Ann Coty, 70, of California, MD, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Asbury Solomons Nursing Center. She was born July 26, 1955 in Washington D.C. to the late David William Hill and Edith (nee: Desiderio) Hill of Solomons, MD. Linda is a 1973 graduate of Crossland High School. She attended Prince...
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Margaret Ada “Peggy” Vallandingham, 92, of Ridge, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born May 23, 1933, in St. Inigoes, MD to the late Viola and Lloyd Carroll. Peggy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and...
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Elmer “Bucky” Rankin, 72, passed away on July 15, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery and COPD. Although his later years brought physical limitations, Bucky never lost his adventurous spirit. He was always ready with a joke or a quick comeback, and all he would want now is for you to think of...
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Mary Patricia Nagle, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 87 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was blessed to have her loving daughters, Gail and Pauline, as well as her granddaughter, Elizabeth, at her bedside as she passed. Pat was born on September 10, 1937,...
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Beverly Y. Jackson, a retired public-relations professional whose career spanned four decades in Washington DC, died Aug. 9 of unexpected complications during surgery, ending an 11-year struggle with Alzheimer’s dementia. She was 82 and living in St. Mary’s County, in southern Maryland. Beverly grew up on a series of farms, some without indoor plumbing,...
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Adrianna Bethany Alicka, aged 19, from Hughesville, MD, tragically lost her life in a car accident on August 6, 2025. She was born on August 16, 2005, in O’Fallon, Missouri, to Skender and Cynthia Alicka. Adrianna was known for her warm personality and genuine kindness. As a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she...
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Joseph Richard “Dickie” Cullison, Sr., of Piney Point, MD passed away July 24, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 14, 2025 in Pearson, MD to the late Paul Edward Cullison and Mary Magdalene (nee: Wood) Cullison. Dickie was a...
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Jackie Wayne Cales, 82, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed away on August 8, 2025. On August 18, 1943, Jack was born in Crown Hill, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Cales. After graduating from East Bank High School in 1961, he went on to join the United States Army from 1961 to 1964,...
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William “Bill” Henry Meck III, 68, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on July 19, 2025. On December 11, 1956, Bill was born in New York to the late William and Gertrude Meck. After graduating from Surrattsville High School, he went on to study Technology at PG Community College and graduated with his Associate’s...
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