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Clarence Ronald (Ronnie) Sampson

Clarence Ronald (Ronnie) Sampson

Ronnie passed onto his next great adventure on March 10, 2026 after a long-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years Kami Sampson, his sons Jeffery Holcomb, his wife Elizabeth, Christopher Sampson, his wife Mindy Sampson, and his daughter Ashley Holston and her husband Robbie Holston. His grandchildren who...
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Phillip Michael Lee, Sr.,

Phillip Michael Lee, Sr.,

Phillip Michael Lee, Sr., of Upper Marlboro, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, with his loving wife, Angelia Lee, by his side. He was 72 years old. Phillip was born on April 5, 1953, in Fresno, CA, to Phillip Lee and Shirley Mae Bland. From an early age, he demonstrated the strength of...
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Micheal Steven Pleger, 54,

Micheal Steven Pleger, 54,

Micheal Steven Pleger, 54, of Callaway, MD was committed into the arms of Jesus on February 3, 2026 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C., with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 31, 1971 at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Richard...
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Daniel Ray Mays, 70,

Daniel Ray Mays, 70,

Daniel Ray Mays, 70, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Waldorf, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his family. Daniel was born May 18, 1955, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Luther Douglas Mays and Verna Angeline Mays. He married the love of his life, Carmen Rodriguez Mays, and together they built...
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Brenda Lea Hamilton

Brenda Lea Hamilton

Brenda Lea Hamilton, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 5, 2026, in Callaway, Maryland. Born on November 10, 1953, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Gladys Chappalear. Brenda married the love of her life, Steve Hamilton, and together they...
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Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91,

Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91,

Elizabeth Viola “Liz” Kelly, 91, of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 27, 1935, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Liz was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Thompson and Viola Reed Thompson. She received her education through the St. Mary’s County...
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Ralph Jerome Butler

Ralph Jerome Butler

Ralph Jerome Butler of Lexington Park, Maryland departed his earthly home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at home.  Ralph affectionately known as “Jerry” was born on January 28, 1966, in Leonardtown, Maryland to Ralph Ignatus Butler, Jr. and Shirley Bennett Butler.  He met Jacqueline (Jackie) Barnes, the love of his life in 1988.  Jerry...
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James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69,

James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69,

James “Jimmy” Frederick Sheehan, 69, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, passed away on February 24, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on November 26, 1956, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jimmy was the son of the late James Carroll Sheehan and Gladys Victoria (Knott) Sheehan. A proud lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94,

YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94,

YNC Jack Erman Lenderman, USN (Ret.), age 94, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 23, 2026 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Denison, TX to the late Clem Ritchie and Effie Lou Lenderman.  His mother...
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Karen René Stevens

Karen René Stevens

We are saddened to announce that Karen René Stevens of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Karen was born in New York City on October 9, 1952, the daughter of the late Martin and Marlene Johnson. She built a career working as an administrative specialist for...
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Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83,

Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83,

Mearl Eugene “Gene” Wood, 83, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Gene was the loving husband of Karen Bishop Wood, with whom he enjoyed 60 years of marriage last August.  He was the loving father to Deborah Jones (married to Joe) of Albertville, AL,...
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Jax Alexander Janschek

Jax Alexander Janschek

Jax Alexander Janschek, beloved infant son of Jake Alexander Janschek and Cierra Michelle Bagent of Waldorf, Maryland, was born on February 21, 2026, and passed away the same day. Though his time on earth was brief, Jax was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of his family. In addition to his...
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Diane Marie (McManus) Mangel

Diane Marie (McManus) Mangel

Diane Marie (McManus) Mangel, lovingly known as “Mimi,” 76, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1949, in Buffalo, New York, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Captain Thomas McManus and...
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Samuel Henry Bogan, 75,

Samuel Henry Bogan, 75,

Samuel Henry Bogan, 75, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Samuel was born on March 22, 1950, in Washington, D.C. to the late Wilson Woodrow Bogan and Grace Mary Bogan. He married the love of his life, Sharon Bogan, and together they built a life centered...
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Diane Easter White, 77,

Diane Easter White, 77,

Diane Easter White, 77, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on February 22, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on March 28, 1948, in Scotland, Maryland, on Fresh Pond Neck Road, Diane was the daughter of the late Robert M. Gough and Reva Irene Barnes. Raised in Southern Maryland, she remained...
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Aliyah Eve Watt

Aliyah Eve Watt

Aliyah Eve Watt was born sleeping on February 19, 2026, and was welcomed into heaven the same day. She is the beloved daughter of Thomas Edward Watt III and Jamesh Emiley Williams of Maryland. Though Aliyah never opened her eyes to this world, she was deeply loved and longed for from the very beginning....
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Robert “Robby” Merrill Gass, Jr., 66,

Robert “Robby” Merrill Gass, Jr., 66,

Robert “Robby” Merrill Gass, Jr., 66, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on February 20, 2026 at Georgetown University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Robby was born April 16, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, to Robert Gass, Sr. and the late Frances Wise Gass. Robby is survived by his wife, Pamela Gass, children, Robert “Jason”...
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Raelyn Brooks Crenshaw

Raelyn Brooks Crenshaw

Raelyn Brooks Crenshaw, precious daughter of Justin and Jami Crenshaw of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was born on February 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital and unexpectedly passed away on February 21, 2026, at National Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. Though her time on earth was brief, Raelyn filled her family’s hearts with immeasurable love and joy....
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Larry Barron, 79,

Larry Barron, 79,

On February 13, 2026, Larry Barron, 79, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away. Larry was born on May 7, 1946, in Shelby, NC, to the late Julius and Lou Ivey Barron. After graduating from high school in Shelby, NC, he went on to study sociology at Livingston College in Salisbury, NC. Larry served with...
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Nancy Lee Gaither

Nancy Lee Gaither

In the early hours of February 15th, 2026, Nancy Lee Gaither passed away at the age of 97, at home in Leonardtown, MD, after a short battle with several medical complications.  She spent her final days exactly as she had always valued her time, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Nancy...
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JoAnn Krug (O’Bryhim),

JoAnn Krug (O’Bryhim),

JoAnn Krug (O’Bryhim), born on November 22, 1946, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her husband and children on February 13, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was 79 years old. JoAnn was the beloved wife of David Krug and a devoted mother to her three children: Erik Krug and his wife...
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Bessie “Christine” Dennis, 93,

Bessie “Christine” Dennis, 93,

Bessie “Christine” Dennis, 93, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s on February 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Christine was born on December 2, 1932, in Bradbury Park, MD (now Suitland, MD) to the late John Henry and Bessie Mae (Cox) Hennen. On August 31, 1950, she married...
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Chief Richard Arnold “Rick” McNeil, USN, (Ret.), 79,

Chief Richard Arnold “Rick” McNeil, USN, (Ret.), 79,

Chief Richard Arnold “Rick” McNeil, USN, (Ret.), 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at Walter Reed Medical Center on February 7, 2026. Born on March 11, 1946, in Boston, MA, Rick is the son of the late Joseph McNeil and Margaret Elsie (nee: Mulligan) McNeil. Rick is a 1963 of Weymouth High School in...
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June Louise Murray

June Louise Murray

June Louise Murray passed away at her home in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Born on June 1, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, June was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert Brady and June Marie Brady (Leutert). She graduated from Fort Hill High...
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Paul Aime Bibeau, 72,

Paul Aime Bibeau, 72,

Paul Aime Bibeau, 72, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on February 9, 2026 in Leonardtown, MD. Paul battled numerous health conditions over the years but never let them keep him down. Paul passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Born on January 11, 1954, in Springfield, Mass, to Aime and Theresa Bibeau, Paul lived a...
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