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Tommie Joe Cavin, Sr

Tommie Joe Cavin, Sr

Tommie Joe Cavin, Sr of Long Beach in St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully at Washington Hospital Center on August 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1938 in Wilkesboro, NC to Winnie Bishop Cavin and William Francis Cavin. He attended school in Caldwell County, NC and graduated high school...
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Rosalyn Russell Hurry, 99,

Rosalyn Russell Hurry, 99,

Rosalyn Russell Hurry, 99, of Morganza, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on June 20, 1926, in Morganza, Maryland, Rosalyn was the beloved daughter of William Lee Russell and Catherine Estelle (Abell) Russell. She enjoyed spending her youth on the family farm and recounted helping her mother and Grandma Willy bake...
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Cynthia Lynn Wright, 65,

Cynthia Lynn Wright, 65,

Cynthia Lynn Wright, 65, of Great Mills, MD, passed away at her home on August 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born on August 8, 1960, in Key West, FL, she was the first child born to the late William Bruce Wright and Helen Elaine (Short) Wright. At the young age...
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Michael Robert Murphy, 72,

Michael Robert Murphy, 72,

Michael Robert Murphy, 72, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1952 in Arlington, Virginia, to Anna Louise (Englert) and John S. Murphy. His family moved to Mt. Ranier where he spent his childhood and graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in 1971....
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Margaret “Lynn” Hayden, nee DeHaven

Margaret “Lynn” Hayden, nee DeHaven

Margaret “Lynn” Hayden, nee DeHaven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after a long courageous battle with multiple cancers and other health issues. Lynn was born in Baltimore, MD on November 25, 1944. She was 80 years old. She is survived by her loving husband, Gene Hayden, of 60 years, sister to...
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Patricia Kay Mutchler, 69,

Patricia Kay Mutchler, 69,

Patricia Kay Mutchler, 69, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 18, 2025 at her home. Born on December 29, 1955, at the original Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Wanda Lee (Johnson) and James Henry Robinette. Patricia grew up in Prince George’s County and attended Bladensburg Primary, Bladensburg Junior...
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Laura Cecile Howard, 88,

Laura Cecile Howard, 88,

Laura Cecile Howard, 88, of Lusby, MD, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025. She was born at home in Sudley, Md on May 1, 1937 and was the youngest child of Laura (Sears) and Melvin Phipps. She attended Fairview Elementary School from 1st to 6th grade, then middle...
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James Clark “Jim” Gardner, 76,

James Clark “Jim” Gardner, 76,

James Clark “Jim” Gardner, 76, of Dunkirk passed away August 16, 2025. Jim was born January 21, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA to Neal Clarkston and Dorothy Mae (Robinson) Gardner. Jim grew up in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from South High School. Jim worked as a Land Surveyor for many years before going to work...
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Bahinder Singh Rana, 88,

Bahinder Singh Rana, 88,

Bahinder Singh Rana, 88, of California, MD, passed away on August 22, 2025. On April 23, 1937, Bahinder was born in Hayatpur, India, to Ramji Das Rana and Hukma Das Rana. After school, he joined the Electrical Mechanical Engineering core of the Indian Army. He worked as an engineer in the automotive business. His...
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Wanda W. Russell

Wanda W. Russell

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Wanda W. Russell announces her peaceful passing on August 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Known affectionately as “Nannie,” Wanda’s life was one of devotion to her family and endless warmth. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, to Eugene Ferguson and Una Lee Tayman, Wanda was...
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Judith Ann Smith, 84,

Judith Ann Smith, 84,

Judith Ann Smith, 84, of Waldorf, MD, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. On August 31, 1940, Judith (Sissy) was born in Washington, D.C. to William and Alberta Higgs.  Judith was preceded in death by her brothers William Higgs, Jr. and James Higgs and her sister, Carol Hamilton. Judith worked...
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Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62,

Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62,

Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 16, 1963, in Leonardtown, Eddie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was the beloved son of Charles Aloysius Hall and Ellen Genevieve (Wilkinson) Hall. Eddie grew up deeply...
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Matthew Christopher Aley, 50,

Matthew Christopher Aley, 50,

Matthew Christopher Aley, 50, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 27, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Matthew was the cherished son of John Aley and Kathleen (Bainbridge) Aley. Matthew was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanette Aley, with whom...
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Vicki Ann Weaver

Vicki Ann Weaver

The Lord called a good lady home when He brought Vicki Ann Weaver to be with Him on August 13, 2025. We think it was way too early — though if you’d asked her, she might have disagreed. Vicki didn’t want to grow old; she wanted to be forever young. Her story began 70...
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Thomas Gary Kellam, 69,

Thomas Gary Kellam, 69,

Thomas Gary Kellam, 69, of Port Republic, MD passed away August 10, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born February 2, 1956, to the late Paul H. Kellam, Jr. and Janet Kellam. Thomas retired from Calvert Cliffs Power Plant, where he worked as a supervisor, after 30 years of service. Thomas also loved working...
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Debra Ann Norton

Debra Ann Norton

In Loving Memory of Debra Ann Norton It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Norton, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love she gave so freely during her lifetime. Debra Ann Norton, 71, of Saint Leonard, Maryland. She was born September...
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Sessaly Ann Boyd

Sessaly Ann Boyd

Sessaly Ann Boyd passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded in spirit by the love of her family. Born on January 25, 1937, in rural Pennsylvania, Sessaly grew up on a farm with her loving parents, Frank Clyde Prugh Jr. and Anna Colegrove Prugh, both devoted teachers. She...
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Linda Lou Hyman, 81,

Linda Lou Hyman, 81,

Linda Lou Hyman, 81, of Frederica, DE passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 20, 1944, in West Virginia to Aut Junior and Nellie Irene (Thomas) Fuller. Linda grew up in Princeton, WV and moved with her family to Montgomery County when she was 18 years old. Linda married Robert Ellington Hyman...
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Staci Marie Christensen, 53,

Staci Marie Christensen, 53,

Staci Marie Christensen, 53, of Frederica, DE and formerly of Calvert County passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 27, 1972 in Bristol, PA to Robert Ellington and Linda Lou (Fuller) Hyman. Staci grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. She later obtained her bachelor’s degree in special...
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Tammy Marie Barrick, 53,

Tammy Marie Barrick, 53,

Tammy Marie Barrick, 53, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Callaway, MD. Born on April 28, 1972, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Sandy Vallandingham, of Mechanicsville, MD. In addition to her mother, Tammy is survived by her children, Brittany Barrick, of Lexington Park, MD and Skyler Barrick...
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Robert “Bobby” Almberg, or “Stricky”

Robert “Bobby” Almberg, or “Stricky”

Robert “Bobby” Almberg, or “Stricky” to his friends, 66, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by family who admired his steady strength and generous spirit. Born in Ely, Nevada, on April 25, 1959, he spent his early years under the dry desert sun before moving first to California and, at age eleven,...
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Donald Scott Beaver, 62,

Donald Scott Beaver, 62,

Donald Scott Beaver, 62, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on October 15, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Donald was the beloved son of the late Robert L. Beaver and Frieda (nee:Webster) Beaver. After high school Donald went to Autobody Teach School which led...
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Linda Ann Coty, 70,

Linda Ann Coty, 70,

Linda Ann Coty, 70, of California, MD, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Asbury Solomons Nursing Center. She was born July 26, 1955 in Washington D.C. to the late David William Hill and Edith (nee: Desiderio) Hill of Solomons, MD. Linda is a 1973 graduate of Crossland High School. She attended Prince...
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Margaret Ada “Peggy” Vallandingham, 92,

Margaret Ada “Peggy” Vallandingham, 92,

Margaret Ada “Peggy” Vallandingham, 92, of Ridge, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy  was born May 23, 1933, in St. Inigoes, MD to the late Viola and Lloyd Carroll. Peggy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and...
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Elmer “Bucky” Rankin, 72,

Elmer “Bucky” Rankin, 72,

Elmer “Bucky” Rankin, 72, passed away on July 15, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery and COPD. Although his later years brought physical limitations, Bucky never lost his adventurous spirit. He was always ready with a joke or a quick comeback, and all he would want now is for you to think of...
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