Dorothy “Dot” Underwood, of Brandywine, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 28, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Albert Washington Perrie and Dorothy Emma Perrie (Grimes). Dot dedicated her career to banking, working first as a respected teller and subsequently as...
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Linda Ann Guy, 74, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. Born in Dameron, Maryland on May 29, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Mignionette Margaret (Robinson) Gatton. Raised in Southern Maryland, Linda met the love of her life, Bernard Reed Guy, and the...
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A force of nature, but not at first! Norma Lucille Culver was the second child born in 1935 to Choice and Hester Culver. As a toddler, she would happily follow her adventurous sister Velma anywhere, but that all changed when Velma started school. Norma wouldn’t budge off the porch! Growing up in District Heights...
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“The poor girl’s Jimmy Stewart” was how Edsel’s high school yearbook described him, but no single label could capture Edsel’s quiet depth, determination, and kindness. The first of five children born in 1932 to Dewitt and Lucille Bradbury, Edsel grew up in Southeast and Forestville, graduating in 1950 from Frederick Douglas High School in...
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Rita Christine Paolillo, 78, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away April 21, 2025. Born May 24, 1946, in England, she moved to the United States after marrying her late husband, who served in the Air Force. Ms. Paolillo worked for the Census Bureau. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and drinking coffee with friends and...
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Dennis Bernard Loyd of Greenbelt, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 24, 1945, in Portland, OR to F. Glennon and E. Jean Loyd, Dennis lived a life marked by quiet strength, curiosity, and creativity. He approached all jobs and tasks with organization, knowledge, dedication,...
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Anthony “Tony” James Cookson, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on March 25, 2025 at his home in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on March 25, 1969 in Bennington, VT, the son of the late Floyd Frederick Cookson and Sandra Ann (Patten) Young. He joined the United States Navy in 1987 and...
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Stephen Edward Aud, 64, of Warrenton, VA passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1960, to Jack and Margaret Aud of California, MD. Steve graduated from Ryken High School in 1978 and then attended the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, OK. After returning from Oklahoma,...
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James Baron Cryer, 84, of Leonardtown, MD, died on Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Jim Cryer was born on May 8,1940 in Leonardtown, MD. Except for a brief Army deployment to New Orleans, LA where he met and married Betty Jane Brou, he lived the entirety of...
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Jong “JohnT” Tae Hyon, 70, of Newburg, MD, passed away on April 28, 2025. On September 22, 1954, JohnT was born in Seoul, Korea to Hoo and Young Hyon. JohnT proudly served in the United States Army, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Expert with Rifle M-16. During his service,...
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James Alexander “Alex” Combs, 50 of Colonial Beach, VA, formerly of Callaway, MD passed away on April 30, 2025 at home. Alex was born on July 31, 1974, in Leonardtown, MD, as the son of Beth Jarboe (Craig, Stepfather) and John Combs (Susan, Stepmother). In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
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Guy Joseph Leonard, Jr., 49, of Great Mills, MD died suddenly April 24, 2025. He was known affectionately by his family as Joey, and Guy to his friends and community. He was born January 10, 1976, at Patuxent River Naval Hospital, MD, to Jane (nee: Bridges) Leonard of North Little Rock, AR and the...
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Betty Lou Crooks, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 95. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Born on August 15, 1929 to Peter and Emma Korstange in Muskegon, Michigan, Betty cherished her childhood years...
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It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the death of Geoffrey William Hamilton, 41 of Waldorf, MD. He was a beloved brother, father and friend who unexpectedly passed away in the early hours of April 8th, 2025. Born on June 27th, 1983 to the late James and Sherri Hamilton, he was...
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John Carroll Reed, also lovingly known as “Bump”, son of Agnes “Irene” Saxon-Fenwick was born on November 11, 1942, in Hermanville, Maryland. He peacefully departed this life surrounded by his children at home in Hollywood, Maryland on April 1, 2025, after a lengthy battle with serious illnesses. John (Bump) was the oldest of six...
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Mary Alwilda Wathen, 89, of Compton, MD, formerly of Hollywood, MD, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 9, 1936, in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Helen Marie Clarke and the late Joseph George Clarke. Mary was the loving wife of the late John Plowden...
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Surrounded by her loving family, Catherine “Cathy” Delores Fenwick Bush, 59 of Lexington Park, Maryland transitioned into eternal rest on April 12, 2025. Cathy was the fourteenth child of fourteen children, born on July 23, 1965 to the late George Henry and Margaret Madeline (Somerville) Fenwick. Cathy received her education through the St. Mary’s...
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James “Jimmy” Spalding Lathroum Sr., 88, of Avenue, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 1, 1936, to Francis Violet Johnson and Leo Aloysius Lathroum in Leonardtown, MD. Born and raised in Southern Maryland, Jimmy was one of 11 children blessed with eight...
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David Wayne Van Valkenburg, age 68, of Nanjemoy, MD, passed away on April 10, 2025. Born February 1, 1957, in Ft. Belvoir, VA, he was a devoted husband to Darlene Savage Van Valkenburg, and a loving father to Jennifer Van Valkenburg-Abell and Christopher David Van Valkenburg. David graduated From Suitland Senior High School, Prince...
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Wayne Carl Ritchie, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Lewes, Delaware, on April 13, 2025, after years of bravely battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was 66. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Ritchie; daughters, Kimberly and Amanda Ritchie; and brother, William “Jack” Ritchie. He was preceded...
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William Miller, a devoted husband, wonderful uncle, and true outdoorsman, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished memories. Born to Gerald and the late Grace Miller, William was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures—spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and being surrounded by family and friends....
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Mary Alice (Legeer) Brenneman of Waldorf MD (age 91) passed away at her home on March 30, 2025. Mary spent 25 years working in various capacities for Safeway supermarkets. She enjoyed crafting and creating beautiful quilts in her spare time. Mary is survived by her three children, Gail Allio, Janet Griffin, and Michael Brenneman,...
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Donna Lee Beck, a long-time resident of Waldorf, MD, and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sister Doris Giesing; children: Jerry Wenger and wife Melinda; Kim Delcambre and husband Loyd; Grandchildren Ryon Wenger and wife Rayna; Cody Wenger...
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Norman Ray Sawyer, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away at home on April 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on December 29, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, Norman was the beloved son of Alfred Ray Sawyer and Mildred Geraldine Foster Manning of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Norman...
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Carlos R. Machado, 94, of Dunkirk passed away April 17, 2025. He was born January 24, 1931 in Fall River, MA to Charles and Anna (Rapoza) Machado. Carlos grew up in Fall River, MA and graduated from Durfee High School in 1949. He joined the United States Marine Corps in September of 1950 and...
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