With profound sadness and cherished memories, we announce the passing of John William Mountjoy, Jr., age 63, who passed away on November 14, 2023. John’s final days were spent surrounded by his loving family at his Hollywood, MD home, showcasing the same courage that was an inspiration to other cancer patients whom he met...
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Janice Mae “Jay” McCleaf, 85, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away November 29, 2023 in Solomons, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 9, 1938 in Federick, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Bailey and Pearl Culler Bailey. Jay’s life work included teaching before obtaining her Registered Nursing Degree...
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Phyllis Regina Richards Grimes, 75, of White Plains, Maryland, died peacefully on November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Plata, Maryland, on September 29, 1948, to the late Philip Warren Richards and Hazel Berry (Willett) Richards. She was raised at Pleasant Fields, the family farm, in...
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George Lee Wight Sr, at 80 passed away on November 22, 2023, in Leonardtown, Maryland. George was born on September 4, 1943, to the parents of the late Judge Wright and Dobia Dominion Wright. He grew up in a loving home. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and studied pre-engineering at Norfolk...
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On November 22, 2023, Mary Agnes Jameson, of Hughesville, MD, passed away at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments. Mary was born in St. Mary’s County, MD on April 22, 1935, to Everard and Virginia Ryce. Later on in her life, she became a courtesy...
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The officers and members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary regret to announce the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Millie Cullison on November 27, 2023. Millie passed away at the Hospice House with family by her side. Please keep Life Member Leon “Dictator” Cullison and the family in your thoughts as they...
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Brian Alan Hicks, 42 of Lexington Park, MD passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1981, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Bradley Alan Hicks and Sherrianne Bice Pierson. Brian was a resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland for 32 years. Before moving to Maryland he resided in Salem, Virginia....
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Cynthia LaPat Brown, affectionately known as “Cindy” or “Pat”, 63 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 15, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. On February 21, 1960 she was born to the late Arthur Ballard and Shirley Williams in Texas. At a young age she moved to Corpus Christi, TX...
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SM1 Robert Lee Carter, Jr. USN, (Ret.), 81, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 17, 2023 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Good Springs, AL to the late Robert Lee Carter, Sr. and Ethel Louise Graves Carter. In...
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We regretfully announce the passing of Thomas Daras, who passed unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 67 at his home in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Debra Daras; his children, Thomas (Benny) Daras, Makayla (Kate) Daras, Kaitlynn Fitzgerald; his grandchildren, Jackson Daras, Brooklyn Daras and Lilly...
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William George “Bill” Gast, 93, of Scotland, MD passed away November 17, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on May 15, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William Michael Gast and Esther Bensen Gast. Bill is a 1952 graduate of Duquesne University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history....
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Anne Lorraine Wood, 80, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Anne was born in Washington, D.C., on July 17, 1943, to the late Francis Leer and Margaret Augusta McAlwee. Anne’s heart of gold led her to...
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Scott Marvin Bernich, 46, of California, Maryland passed away suddenly on November 4, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in New Jersey, he was the loving son of Ernest A. Bernich and the late Liv Torgersen Bernich. Scott was a deeply rooted family man and a devoted friend to...
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Oliver Raymond Kangas, 88 of Solomons, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 at Asbury Solomons, MD. He was born on August 14, 1935 in Wisconsin to the late Oliver Nickolai Kangas and Anna Simaitis Kangas. Oliver grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin along the banks of lake Michigan and served in the Marine Corp...
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Mary Janet “Jody” Gray, age 78, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Leonardtown, MD. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Elmer and eldest daughter Frances, and survived by her daughter Carol Bowles (Greg), two grandchildren Josephine Sinclair (Josh), and Gregory Bowles, and great granddaughter...
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Georgius Michael Demitrius Sotiropoulos (Mikey) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home with his devoted mother and stepfather by his side. Michael, or Mikey, as his mother called him, was born on December 22, 1963 in Takoma Park, Maryland, to his mother Lynn and his father, Demitrius Sotiropoulos. He was a...
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Robert B. Davis (Bob), age 87, joined his loving wife Joyce, on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family in Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his children Joni Cummins, (David) and Scott Davis, (Rhonda), four beautiful granddaughters Shannon Sappe (Levi), Sarah Davis, Jenny Davis and Miaela Thomas. Two great grandchildren Aldo and Sura...
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Gary Bruce Dicks, 79 of California, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1944 in Dunbar Township, PA to the late George Dicks and Jeanne Marshall Dicks. Upon graduation from high school Gary enlisted...
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Robert Lee “Bob” Yarber, 92 of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 19, 1930 in Banner Elk, N.C. to the late Lorse A. Yarber and Ruth Calvert Yarber. Bob married the love of his life, Betty...
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Rhea Frances Cosgrove, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Waller Air Force Base, Trinadad on April 19, 1949 to the late William Wolfendon and Rita Collins Wolfendon. On September 18, 1971...
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Todd Lee Goldsmith, 47, of California, MD, passed away on November 5, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on October 20, 1976, in La Plata, MD to Garfield and Catherine Goldsmith. After graduating from Laplata High School in 1995, he began working at Capital Hill in D.C. as a...
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John Francis Adams Jr. December 10, 1967 – November 3, 2023 John Francis Adams Jr. 55 of Waldorf, Md. passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home. John was born December 10, 1967, in LaPlata, Md. He was the son of the late John Francis Adams Sr. and Bessie Louise Adams. He...
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Kelley Cabot Letcher, of Brandywine, MD, aged 63, passed away on November 11, 2023, at his home. Born on September 6, 1960, to Bernard Letcher and the late Dorothy Ann Nibert. After graduating from high school, Kelley completed some college and then joined the United States Army. After his time in the Army, he...
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Gayle “GiGi” Rick Paust, 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 6, 2023 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Born April 20, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the loving daughter of the late Walter Henry Rick and Evelyn Land McKnight, and stepdaughter to the late William Richards McKnight. Gayle...
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William Edward Dyson departed this earthly life on November 2, 2023, in Callaway, MD. William was born to Francis Green and Mary Dyson on August 22, 1963 in Helen, MD. He was affectionately known to close relatives as “Eddie.” As a youngster William was always quiet and he remained that way in his adult...
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