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Joyce Leona Ack (Brown), 81,

Joyce Leona Ack (Brown), 81,

Joyce Leona Ack (Brown), 81, passed away on April 10, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Charles County, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Joyce was born October 3, 1942 in Morgantown, WV to William and Ruth Brown. As a young child, she moved with her parents and brother Donald “Brownie” to...
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Deanna “Dee” Marie Stone (nee Mercure)

Deanna “Dee” Marie Stone (nee Mercure)

Deanna “Dee” Marie Stone (nee Mercure) of Park Hall, MD passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 63 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Petersburg General Hospital in Petersburg, VA on September 13, 1960 to Leo Henry and Mary Dean Mercure.  She was the loving wife...
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Malcolm Edward Talbott, 88,

Malcolm Edward Talbott, 88,

Malcolm Edward Talbott, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on April 13, 2024. Malcolm was born on December 27, 1935, to Malcolm and Elizabeth Talbott. On August 31, 1956, Malcom joined the United States Air Force where he served until August 30, 1960, when he was Honorably discharged. He later began Talbott’s Roofing and...
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Mr. David Emmanuel “Buddy” King, 71,

Mr. David Emmanuel “Buddy” King, 71,

Mr. David Emmanuel “Buddy” King, age 71, passed away on his 71st birthday, April 10, 2024, with his twin sister holding his hand along with brothers Michael and Calvin by his side.  He was so dearly loved and cared for by his mother, siblings, and daughter Kandace throughout his illness.  He was frequently visited...
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Edith Marie Lawrence, 86,

Edith Marie Lawrence, 86,

Edith Marie Lawrence, 86, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away April 3, 2024 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on November 4, 1937 in Maryland to the late William “Billy” Lawrence and Ada Mills. Edith loved to cook Sunday Dinner and opened her home to Family and Friends. She loved to spend time with...
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William Robert “Bobby” Cowger, 75,

William Robert “Bobby” Cowger, 75,

William Robert “Bobby” Cowger, 75 from Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1948, in Washington, DC, to Doye Robert Cowger and Pearl Marie Zody. He grew up in Southeast DC and attended Anacostia High School. After high school, he began working in the National Park...
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William F. Griffis

William F. Griffis

William F. Griffis of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7th at home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on August 18, 1941 in Wellston, Ohio to George Dever Griffis and Gladys Brown Griffis. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Bill proudly served in the United States Navy...
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Kathryn Marie “Katie” Williamson, 38,

Kathryn Marie “Katie” Williamson, 38,

Kathryn Marie “Katie” Williamson, 38 of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 3, 2024 at home. She was born on March 25, 1986 in Washington, DC to the late Bill Carter Williamson and Angie Marie Williamson of Hollywood, MD. Katie was a lifelong resident of Maryland living in Annapolis, Lusby, and Hollywood. She was...
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John Richard Boyd

John Richard Boyd

Our beloved father, John Richard Boyd, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at his home in Valley Lee, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. He was 85. John lived a full life. After graduating from Hoke Smith High School in 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lee Forsyth. He enlisted in...
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David Patrick Ross, 47,

David Patrick Ross, 47,

David Patrick Ross, 47, of Swan Point, MD, passed away on April 9, 2024, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Washington, D.C. to Thomas J. Ross Sr. and Linda Ruth Ross (Revo). After graduating from LaPlata High School, David attended Coastal Carolina University, where he pursued his...
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Donald LeRoy Ladd, 84,

Donald LeRoy Ladd, 84,

Donald LeRoy Ladd, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. Born October 15, 1939, in Blair, Nebraska to Renard and Ethel Ladd. In 1957, he met his future wife Rita in Washington, DC. Donald and Rita were later married on October 22, 1958, and were blessed with three children, Donald...
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Harold (Hal) Borodin, 84,

Harold (Hal) Borodin, 84,

Harold (Hal) Borodin, 84, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on April 7, 2024 at home. Born on March 16, 1940, to the late Simon Shevinsky and the late Mollie Goldberg. After graduating from high school, Hal subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Army.  Hal spent the better part of his life in sales, which was...
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James Eugene Thorne, 89,

James Eugene Thorne, 89,

James Eugene Thorne, 89 of Port Republic (formerly of Charlotte Hall), MD, passed away at home with his family by his side on April 6, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1935, in Meadows, MD to the late Richard Russell Thorne and the late Margaret (Randall) Thorne. James, fondly known as “Sid” to...
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Barbara Ann Chapman

Barbara Ann Chapman

Barbara Ann Chapman of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 14, 2024, her 76th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1948, to the late John Matthew Cooper and the Late Margaret Anita Bayne Cooper. Barbara’s career as a hairdresser began in Newport News, VA and continued upon her...
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John Kenton (Ken) Green Sr

John Kenton (Ken) Green Sr

John Kenton (Ken) Green Sr, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 7th, 2024 with his loving family nearby. Ken was born on March 8th, 1933, in Domestic, IN to the late John Leland Green and Mildred Lucille (Stookey) Green. Ken and his wife moved to Southern Maryland in...
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Joaquim “Jack” Henriques Matos

Joaquim “Jack” Henriques Matos

Joaquim “Jack” Henriques Matos of Waldorf, MD, passed away on April 11, 2024, at home. Joaquim was born on February 19, 1965 to Joaquim Gabriel Matos and Amelia Henriques Matos in Waterbury, Connecticut. He cherished endless fond memories of time spent with his many cousins growing up in Connecticut. As a young man, he...
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Michael Jeffrey Hickman, 32,

Michael Jeffrey Hickman, 32,

Michael Jeffrey Hickman, 32, passed away on April 2, 2024 in LaPlata, Maryland. Born on April 3, 1991 in Fargo, North Dakota, he was the loving son of Jeffrey and Cathy Hickman of Palm Harbor, Florida. After spending his childhood in West Fargo, North Dakota and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Michael moved with his family...
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Rebecca Lynn Avery, 48,

Rebecca Lynn Avery, 48,

Rebecca Lynn Avery, 48, passed away on April 1, 2024. Born in Marlow Heights, MD on September 22, 1975. She is the daughter of Glenn Michael Parks and Karen Lynn Parks. Rebecca worked as an assistant manager for the family automotive business. She was blessed with one daughter, Sophia who was the highlight of...
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Raymond Charles Demar

Raymond Charles Demar

Born September 27, 1951 – Passed April 1, 2024 He was the son to the late Hazel and Walter Petriw; brother to Barbra Ballew and the late Sharon Williamson; spouse to Jean DeMar; father to Mike R. DeMar, Robert W. Oyaski, Melissa L. Young (Oyaski); grandfather to William Burgess, William Oyaski, Robert Oyaski, Nicole...
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Floyd Daniel “Buddy” Owens

Floyd Daniel “Buddy” Owens

Floyd Daniel “Buddy” Owens passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at his home in Leonardtown, Maryland, at the age of 81, with his loving family and pastors at his side after an honorable and long battle with cancer.  Buddy lived a life full of adventures, a career of service to our nation, and...
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James Edward Walls, Jr.

James Edward Walls, Jr.

James Edward Walls, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2024, in the presence of loved ones. Jim was born in Frankfurt, Germany to the late James Walls, Sr. and Irmgard Walls. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Walls; son, Adam Walls, daughters, Jennifer Borror and Juliana...
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Dwight Robert Husk, aged 71,

Dwight Robert Husk, aged 71,

Dwight Robert Husk, aged 71, from Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at his home on April 1, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1952, to Oral O’Neil and Edith Pearl (Keys) Husk in Prince George’s County, MD. A 1970 graduate of Central High School in Capitol Heights, MD, he began his career in law...
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Joanne Smith Rowe, 90,

Joanne Smith Rowe, 90,

Joanne Smith Rowe, 90, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on May 24, 1933, in Forest City, NC, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur E. and Ollie Smith and was one of four children. She married her beloved husband, Walter W. “Bill” Rowe on July 15, 1956,...
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Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88,

Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88,

Mary Ellen Miller, aged 88, from Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on August 7, 1935, to Harold and Edith Hampson in Canonsburg, PA. In 1954, she met her future husband, Robert Miller. Mary Ellen and Robert fell in love...
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Linda Elaine Surette

Linda Elaine Surette

On Easter morning Linda, one of God’s children, went Home on her final journey. She passed at home after a short illness surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Donald D. and Dorothy Metcalf (Leary). Linda lost her mother at the tender age of 11 and that had...
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