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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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Madeline “Pam” Boyle Oravecz,

Madeline “Pam” Boyle Oravecz,

Madeline “Pam” Boyle Oravecz, of California, MD passed away in Solomons, MD on August 22, 2024.  Pam was born on January 25,1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to her loving parents, Julius and Madeline Hadarich. In December of 1967 she married John Joseph Oravecz, who she met at Bowling Green State University. Pam and John settled...
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Kimberly Allen Phillips, 60,

Kimberly Allen Phillips, 60,

Kimberly Allen Phillips, 60, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at Complete Care at La Plata in La Plata, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born December 7, 1963 in Washington, DC and was later adopted to the late James Rudolph “Rudy” Pilkerton and Linda...
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Delores Jean Stepp Pyles, 91,

Delores Jean Stepp Pyles, 91,

Delores Jean Stepp Pyles, 91, of Lexington Park, Maryland, formerly of Cross Lanes, WV and Seebert, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from a long illness in Lexington Park surrounded by her daughter, Kara Russell, her grandson, Casey Russell and his family. Delores was born July 18, 1933 in Delbarton, WV. She...
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Anne Patricia Quinn

Anne Patricia Quinn

Anne Patricia Quinn of Lexington Park, MD peacefully passed away on Wednesday August 14th, 2024, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Anne was born on June 20th, 1949, in Derry, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose McConnell and Philomena Deehan McConnell. Anne is survived by her husband...
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Catina Barbour, 78,

Catina Barbour, 78,

Catina Barbour, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On November 22, 1945, Catina was born to Giuseppe and Antonina Smiroldo in Sicily, Italy. She worked at her daycare for over 35 years. She loved being able to spend time with the children. Each day, she...
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Leann Marie Warner, 60,

Leann Marie Warner, 60,

Leann Marie Warner, 60, of Great Mills, Maryland passed away August 14, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born October 20, 1963 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Lucille Krick. Leann served in the U.S. Army 1984-1988. She then began her federal service career as a mail clerk in...
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Christine Margaret Hendrick (Chrissy), 64,

Christine Margaret Hendrick (Chrissy), 64,

Christine Margaret Hendrick (Chrissy), 64, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 16, 2024. Born on September 15, 1959, in Washington, D. C. She was the daughter of Raymond Martin Eagan, Jr. and Ethel (Sissy) Marie Eagan. She grew up in New Carrollton, MD. Chrissy married her beloved husband, James W. Hendrick (Bill), on...
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Jenny Camille Hanson, 56,

Jenny Camille Hanson, 56,

Jenny Camille Hanson, 56, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 at her home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on July 13th, 1968 in Baltimore City, MD to the late James C. Griffin and Mary M. (Cooper) Langley. In 1986, she met the love of her life,...
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Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67,

Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67,

Thomas Eugene Sutliff, 67, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Norman Sutliff and Charlotte Mae (Thomas) Sutliff. Tommy was born and raised in St. Mary’s County and a member of the...
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James “Jimmy” Richards

James “Jimmy” Richards

James “Jimmy” Richards passed peacefully at his home on August 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eileen, and his three wonderful children: Jennifer Bennett (Justin), David Richards (Sarah), Casey Wilson (Robert), and nine grandchildren (Benjamin, Francesca, Brooklynn,...
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Brenda Sue Laney, 68,

Brenda Sue Laney, 68,

Brenda Sue Laney, 68, from Cobb Island, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2024 after bravely battling appendiceal cancer for eight months.  She was born in Leaksville (now Eden), North Carolina on February 27th, 1956 to William and Roberta (Snow) Goad. She was raised in Southwestern Virginia. Brenda graduated from J.J. Kelly High...
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