David Tye, beloved husband, artist, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in California, Maryland, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving husband, Jason Butler Tye, who was his partner in life and creativity. David was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Sue Bray, and his father, David...
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Mary Lynn Whetstine, beloved mother, devoted friend, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph and Madeline Morningstar and was their only child. A proud graduate with a bachelor’s degree, Mary Lynn built a successful career as a Certified...
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Donald Swanson, Jr, 87, of Mechanicsville, MD, suddenly passed away on May 19, 2025. On January 21, 1938, Donald was born in Upper Marlboro, MD, to Donald and Ora Swanson. For most of his life, Donald worked as an electrician. His dedication to his craft was evident in the countless homes and businesses he...
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The world became a little less bright on May 12, 2025 with the passing of George “Junior” Contee. George was born on September 3, 1938 to parents George H Contee Sr. and Alice Wallace. He attended Brooks High School. George and Bertha married on November 17, 1962. George was a man of wisdom, kindness,...
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Owain Elliott Owens, III, 86, of Lothian, MD passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Elliott, as he was known, was born July 28, 1938, in Annapolis, MD, the only child of the late Owain Elliott Owens, Jr. and Myrtle Trott Owens, and was raised on the family farm in Bristol, now known as...
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It is in a state of total devastation that we announce the sudden passing of Steven Anthony Hartling. Steve was born in the Bronx, NY on January 17, 1977, and so leaves us at barely 48 years old. He attended school in the Lakeland School District a bit further upstate in NY, and then...
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Albert Schwencer, 95, of Sunderland, passed away May 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 26, 1929, in Battle Creek, MI to Albert J. and Irene Faye (Fruin) Schwencer. Al grew up in Springfield, MI and graduated from Springfield High School and later from Michigan Tech University. He married...
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Edward Frederick Hainke, Jr., 93, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on May 10, 2025 in Solomons, MD. Born January 7, 1932 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Edward Frederick Hainke, Sr. and Ann B. Coski. Edward attended Mount St. Joseph High School and the Maryland...
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Darlene W Bowen, a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband William Bowen (married 55 years), children Ronald Bowen (Rebecca Bowen), Kelli Short (Douglas Short), grandchildren Taylor Kline (Trevor Kline), Matthew Short, Jacob Bowen, Collin Short, great grandchildren...
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Florence E. Norris, 87, of Sherwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1938, in Pennsylvania to the late Nathan and Christina Cowan. Florence dedicated 35 years of service to Verizon before retiring. She had a passion for reading, gardening, and spending time with...
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Charles (Chuck) Gerard Wright II, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family in their home. Born on December 1, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Chuck lived a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished moments with those closest to...
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Katherine Eileen Quade, 85, a lifelong resident of Calvert County passed away May 8, 2025. She was born June 7, 1939, to Walter Willis and Madeline Catherine (Walsh) Williams. Katherine worked at Abner’s Crab House for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed shooting pool, playing darts, bowling, cards, and listening to...
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James L. Brown (Jim) passed away at Calvert County Nursing Center on Thursday, May 8th , 2025. James L. Brown was born in Front Royal, VA on June 30, 1960, to James L. Brown Sr. and Barbara Elaine Rowe. James grew up in Front Royal. He has always enjoyed friends, fishing and the great outdoors. Jim...
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Brenda Darlene DeGroot, 67, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away May 5, 2025, at her home. Daughter of Joseph L. DiGiulian and Irene J. DiGiulian, Brenda was born on April 11, 1958. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with or talking to family and friends daily. Brenda loved...
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Marion Barbara Chenoweth, 94, of Heathsville, VA passed away May 2, 2025 at her home. Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband John Chenoweth, her father Herbert Lee Wicker, her mother Pearl Elizabeth Murphy, her brother Frank Wicker and brother Eddie Wicker. She is survived by her sister Bertha Hamilton, sister Donna Murphy, and...
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Brian Keith Brady, 58 of Lusby passed away at home on May 1, 2025 surrounded by those he loved. Born on February 18, 1967 in Prince Frederick, Brian was the youngest of four children born to William “Sonny” Brady and Shirley Brady. Brian is survived by his loving wife, Laurene; mother, Shirley; children Brandi...
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May 1, 2025, in Solomons, MD. Carolyn Travis Bonner, 88, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Capitol Heights, MD, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, in Solomons, MD. Born on September 12, 1936, in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Frances and Carl Travis. She graduated from Anacostia High...
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Gary Williams McCready, 69, of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025. Born in Prince Frederick, Maryland, on June 22, 1955, Gary was the beloved son of Virginia A. and Donas H. McCready. A lifelong resident of St. Leonard, Gary was a 1975 graduate of Calvert High School and...
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William Robert Beardslee, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, on May 10, 2025 from an overdose of Breezeline’s smooth jazz cable channel. He was 81 years old. Born on February 18, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Bill was the son of Flossie...
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Harold Richard Starr, 68, of Drayden, MD passed away suddenly on May 10, 2025 in Callaway, MD. Born June 2, 1956, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Paul Spencer Starr, Sr. and Revena Jane (nee: Bamberger) Starr. Harold moved to St. Mary’s County with his parents at the age of 14 and is a...
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Richard Brian Mervine, 78, of California, MD passed away May 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side.He was born on November 27, 1946, in Baltimore, MD to the late Clare Richard Mervine and Claire Louise (nee: Shipley) Mervine. Richard was raised in Baltimore County, MD and is a 1964 graduate of Woodlawn...
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David “Dave” Patrick Farrell, 56 of Hollywood, MD passed away at his home unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. David was born on June 17,1968 in Leonardtown, Maryland. He is the son of Thomas (Bosie) and Milly Farrell of Leonardtown, MD and the late Patricia Proffitt. He grew up in St. Mary’s County and graduated...
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Edward Johannes Prince of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 24, 1950, to the late Henry Albert Prince and Elizabeth Ford Prince (née Durham), Eddie was a lifelong Marylander whose strong work ethic, love for the outdoors, and dedication to his family and...
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Edith “Edie” Florence Sterling Turner, 92, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1932, in Flemington, WV. Edie was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Anna Sterling, husband Philip Turner, grandson Adam Turner, brother Jack Sterling, son-in-law JC Shade, and son Richard Turner. She is survived...
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Matthew Joseph Lamb, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away in Callaway, Maryland on May 9, 2025. Born on November 1, 1943 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Matthew Lamb and Mary Catherine (nee: Schneider) Lamb. Matthew was a graduate of Villanova University and was an Engineer for the U.S. Navy....
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