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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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Donald Edward Cantrell

Donald Edward Cantrell

Donald Edward “Donnie” Cantrell was born on October 4, 1965, and passed away on February 22, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Donnie, 60, of Sarasota, FL. He passed away on February 22, 2026, with his wife, Peggy, by his side. Donnie was born on...
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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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Jack Northedge

Jack Northedge

Jack Northedge August 11, 1931 – February 16, 2026 ——————————————— It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Jack Northedge, 94, of Dunkirk, MD, on February 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 11, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to the late...
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Phyllis Dale Huseman

Phyllis Dale Huseman

Phyllis Dale Huseman of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, formerly of Sebastian, Florida, Hollywood, Maryland and Clinton, Maryland, passed away February 16, 2026, at the age of 87. Phyllis was born in Newark, New Jersey to Charles H. Pratt, Sr. and Elsie M. Pratt.  She graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington DC and married John...
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Megan Brier (Margaret Ann Hoffman)

Megan Brier (Margaret Ann Hoffman)

Megan Brier (Margaret Ann Hoffman) was born November 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin A. Hoffman and Ann Rita (Murphy) Hoffman and was the second oldest of eight children. She passed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Marshall William Brier,...
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Brenda Ann Thomas, 67,

Brenda Ann Thomas, 67,

Brenda Ann Thomas, 67, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born on August 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Melvin Richard Usmiller and Elizabeth Ann Crampton. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched...
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Jerome (Jerry) Gainey Sr.

Jerome (Jerry) Gainey Sr.

Jerome (Jerry) Gainey Sr. passed away Sunday February 8,2026 of natural causes surrounded by his family. Jerry was born June 9, 1939 in Washington D.C. Besides his family, Jerry’s legacy is his success in the restaurant business. He, with his wife Peggy and 3 kids, opened two of the finest seafood restaurants in Maryland. ...
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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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Charlotte Jean Sampson

Charlotte Jean Sampson

Charlotte Jean Sampson passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 6, 1948, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Charlotte was the daughter of Leroy Harrison McCauley, Sr., and Ellen Marie (Newkirk) McCauley. She dedicated many years of service as an administrative secretary with the Charles...
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James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr.,

James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr.,

James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr., of Aquasco, MD, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on December 13, 1966, Rusty was the beloved son of the late Robert Allan Cooper and Helena “Helen” Rae Tayman of Upper Marlboro, MD, who survives him. He was preceded in death by his...
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Karl Anthony Scherer, 85,

Karl Anthony Scherer, 85,

Karl Anthony Scherer, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by his children on February 7, 2026. Karl was born in Washington, DC, on April 7, 1940, to the late Karl Augustus Scherer and Doris Rita Scherer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Weathers) Scherer. Karl is survived by his three...
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Craig Ives Judd

Craig Ives Judd

Craig Ives Judd passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 80 years old. Born on July 3, 1945, in North Hampton, Massachusetts, Craig was the son of the late Frederick W. Judd and Barbara Ives Judd. He built a life defined by...
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Thomas “Tommy” Wilson Smack, 88,

Thomas “Tommy” Wilson Smack, 88,

Thomas “Tommy” Wilson Smack, 88, of Huntingtown, MD, transferred from his earthly life to his eternal life on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from a broken hip. He fell on the ice on January 27 while going to the barn to feed his horses. Tommy lived most of...
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Carol Eileen Phillips, 75,

Carol Eileen Phillips, 75,

Carol Eileen Phillips, 75, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on February 6. 2026, at her home. She was a life-long Calvert County resident, born on October 13, 1950, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to Edna “Viola” (Norfolk) and Carl Ireland Denton. Carol attended Calvert High School, graduating class of 1968. She married Charles D. Phillips...
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Jimmie Jack Nelson, 98,

Jimmie Jack Nelson, 98,

Jimmie Jack Nelson, 98, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 3, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1928, in McLoud, Oklahoma, to the late Thyra Miller Nelson and the late Clifton Edward Nelson. Jimmie married the love of his life, Beth Christina Nelson, on July 14, 1956. She...
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Dennis Wayne Morris, 64,

Dennis Wayne Morris, 64,

Dennis Wayne Morris, 64, passed away February 3, 2026. He was born November 19, 1961, in Fredericksburg, VA to Linwood Ray and Catherine Lee (Burton) Morris. Dennis grew up in Hartwood, VA and moved to Edgewater, MD in 1978 where he attended South River High School, graduating in 1980. He worked for Giant Food...
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Joyce Anita Lanier, 87,

Joyce Anita Lanier, 87,

Joyce Anita Lanier, 87, of Dunkirk Maryland passed away February 3, 2026. She was born October 26, 1938 in Coalwood, WV to Joe and Fonnie (Lawson) Farris. Joyce graduated from Big Creek High School and was recruited shortly after to work for C & P Telephone Company. They put her on a train to...
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Gloria Ann Sutphin

Gloria Ann Sutphin

Gloria Ann Sutphin, affectionately known as “MeeMaw”, passed away February 2, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born July 2, 1941. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Billy Lee Sutphin, her son Danny Ray Sutphin, and her mother Anna Sipe. She is survived by her grandchildren Felicia Sutphin, Jessica Huskey,...
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Carolyn Masek Del Monte, 84,

Carolyn Masek Del Monte, 84,

Carolyn Masek Del Monte, 84, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She died peacefully on Feb 1, 2026, in hospice care in Solomons, Maryland. Carolyn was born in the Bronx, NY, in 1941, to Walter and Adelaide Masek.  She grew up in Kansas and Indiana before settling in New Rochelle, NY, where she attended...
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