On January 25, 2023, Timothy William Curtis Elmer, 37, of Leonardtown, MD unexpectedly passed away. Timothy was born on November 4, 1985, to Timothy Elmer and Susan Yerdon in Watertown, NY. He worked as a Chef for Foodlion and Fitzies for seven years. Timothy married Morgan Elmer on October 18, 2015, and they went...
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Mark Lee Diedrich, 62, of Hollywood, MD passed away on January 21, 2023 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Annapolis, MD, to the late Karl Raymond Diedrich and Mary Alice (Turner) Diedrich. Mark is a 1978 graduate of Gwynn Park High School. On...
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Thelma Jean Boarman, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 19, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s Thelma was born September 16, 1936 to Judson Hammond Pulliam and Gertrude Lavania Dudley. Thelma was one of nine children. After graduating high school Thelma married Thomas Howard Boarman on January 1, 1954 and...
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On January 14, 2023, Elizabeth Susan Peed Brickman, 63, of Leonardtown, MD, peacefully passed away. Elizabeth, known to most as “Susie,” was born on January 2, 1960, to Donald and Betty Peed in Southern Maryland. She spent her youth working in her family’s tobacco fields in Southern Maryland. Later, she worked as a Service...
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Jean Elizabeth Engman, 94 of Great Mills, MD, formerly of Medley’s Neck, passed away on January 15, 2023 at home. She was born on February 19, 1928 in NY to the late Manley Leon McCullough and Hazel (Pelton) McCullough. Jean is survived by her son, Kim Engman of Great Mills, MD. She is preceded...
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Leonard Chester “Tinky” Dement, 93, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 12, 1930 in Great Mills, MD he was the oldest of eight children, born to the late George “Lenny” Dement and Doris Pilkerton Dement. Chester was the loving...
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LCDR Gregory Scott Basta (Callsign Klondike) passed away on January 11, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 38 years young living with his family in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jenn; his two boys Max and Nate; his father Ted Basta and step‑mother Olga Frias-Basta...
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Stephen Frederick Vail, 69, of Callaway, MD passed away on January 12, 2023 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on February 10, 1953 in Baltimore, MD to the late Austin Frederick Vail, Jr. and Evelyn Mary (Liebig) Vail. Steve was employed as a State Trooper by...
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Alice Kay McDowell, 77, of California, Maryland, passed away, going home to her Savior, on January 10, 2023, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Maryland, after a long illness from Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Paul and Blanche Martin of Wintersville, Ohio. I Peter 3:4 states, “but let your adorning...
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Donna Marie Bonds, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away January 11, 2023, at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Donna, born on July 29, 1961, was second of four children born to Kevin “Duck” McPherson and Rose “Bootsie” Istvan. Donna married Craig Scott Bonds on August 14, 1982, and they had two...
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Cora Elva Crist (Lane) passed away on January 17, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charles Sherman Crist, her parents Jennings and Maggie Lane, her son Charles (Chuck) Richard Crist, sisters Alice Kunk and Amanda Walker, and brother-in-law, Brooke Crist. She is survived by her sister-in-law Martha Crist, nieces: Susan,...
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William “Bill” Lawrence Honeycutt, 72, of Brandywine Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2023, after a long battle with COPD, with his loving wife Kathryn by his side. Bill was born on December 2, 1950, to William and Catherine Honeycutt in Washington DC. He later moved to Forestville, MD, where he would live until...
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On Friday, January 13, 2023, Edmond Alfred Epp, Jr, father, husband and farmer, passed away at the age of 75. Alfred was born on November 4, 1947 in LaPlata, MD to Edmond and Frances Epp of Gallant Green, MD. Alfred served the United States Postal Service over 40 years, delivering mail in Charlotte Hall,...
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AKC Paul Gustave Meinecke, USN (Ret.). 84, of Lexington Park, MD died on January 5, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Gloversville, NY to the late Robert Paul Meinecke, Sr. and Paula Weber Meinecke. In 1955 at the...
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Sarah Elizabeth Ann Schulz, 44, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1978, in Essex County NY to Richard and Gail Schulz. Sarah worked for a federal contractor supporting NAS Patuxent River. She had a lifelong love for horses and riding. She is survived by her beloved son, Benjamin Moritz, Brother and...
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Betty Jo “BJ” (Thompson) Waldron, 56, of Leonardtown, Md, passed away on January 07, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Front Royal, VA on July 29, 1966, to the late Woodrow Wilson Thompson and Helen Howard (Simons) Thompson. Growing up in Front Royal, BJ was always a go-getter....
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He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the Earth. For Jehovah himself has spoken it.” -Isaiah 25:8 The sun rose on July 2, 1951, in Prince Frederick, MD and set on...
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Rudi “John” Freitag, Jr., 75, of Scotland, MD passed away January 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Escondido, CA to the late Rudi John Freitag and Catherine O. Robbins Freitag. John started a career as a professional ceramic tile setter and installer working for his father. He...
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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson, passed away at the age of ninety-six. A caregiver to many, Virginia watched after her younger brother, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter on occasion. Watching after the little ones of her family were some of her fondest memories, and Virginia left life-long...
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Charles Edward Haydon, 91, of Ridge, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on October 23, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to the late Howard Wayland Haydon and Dorothy (Boswell) Haydon. Charles married his loving wife Jeanne on September 20, 1952. They have shared...
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Franklin Alexander “Frank” Robinson of Serenity Farm, Benedict died peacefully at home on January 8, 2023, at the age of 90. Franklin was born on August 13, 1932, in Washington, DC to Frank A. and Elizabeth Bourne Robinson. He was raised on the family farm, Ferndale, near Brandywine. He graduated from Gwynn Park High...
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Bonita Kay La Quay, 57, of Southern Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Born on March 16, 1965 in Washington, D.C. to the late Ronald Spurling Sr., and Iva Spurling (Mallow), Bonita grew up in Charles County with four brothers; Ronnie, James, David, and Michael. Bonita had a long-standing...
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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson, passed away at the age of ninety-six. A caregiver to many, Virginia watched after her younger brother, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter on occasion. Watching after the little ones of her family were some of her fondest memories, and Virginia left life-long...
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William Joseph Price, 66, of Oakville, MD was called home on January 04, 2023 after losing his battle to pancreatic cancer. He was born June 20, 1956 to the late Dorothy Lucille “Ceil” Price and John Ignatius “Tim” Price. William Joe, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the St. Mary’s County Public...
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On January 1, 2023, Alice Mae Miller, otherwise affectionately known as “Maw Maw” or “Porky,” passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton, Maryland, surrounded by her children and love. Alice, born on June 18, 1936, was the 2nd of six children born to Joseph and Agnes Moffett. The family of eight resided on...
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