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Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 3, 2023 at her residence. Born December 4, 1952 in Camp Springs, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul Franklin Ludwig, Jr. and Nola Mae (Cagle) Ludwig. Terri graduated from Crossland High School in 1970.  She married Richard Lee Wilson, Sr....
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Kaye Virginia Davis, 75,

Kaye Virginia Davis, 75,

Kaye Virginia Davis, 75, of Lusby, MD passed away at home on May 4, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Kaye was born on October 12, 1947 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late W.W. “Buck” Stotler and the late Helen Stafford Stotler. Kaye grew up in Chesapeake Beach, MD and attended Calvert High School. ...
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Billy Oliver Riffe, 87,

Billy Oliver Riffe, 87,

Billy Oliver Riffe, 87, of Crab Orchard, West Virginia passed away May 4, 2023, in Waldorf. He was born May 30, 1935, in Mabscott, WV to Charles Walton and Alma (Meadows) Riffe. Billy was the seventh born of eighteen children and family meant everything to him. As one of the middle children, he had...
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Patricia Bailes Swann, 80,

Patricia Bailes Swann, 80,

Patricia Bailes Swann, 80, of Owings, MD, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, in Dunkirk, MD. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Rogersville, TN, to Helen Allen and Clayton Bailes. Patricia, also known as Pat, moved from East Tennessee to Maryland in the mid-1960s to pursue a career as a legal...
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Edna Mae Gott, 85,

Edna Mae Gott, 85,

Edna Mae Gott, 85, of Prince Frederick passed away May 7, 2023. She was born August 7, 1937 in Sunderland to Preston Sr. and Mary Theresa (Lauer) King. Edna is a lifelong resident of Calvert County; she grew up in West Beach and went to Calvert County Public Schools. She worked in the food...
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Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33,

Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33,

Christina Marie Sita, “Sissy”, 33, of Huntingtown, MD passed away May 6, 2023 in the love of her own home. Christina was born on September 29, 1989 in Washington, DC to Thomas and Cindy Sita.  She was raised in Calvert County where she attended Huntingtown High and graduated in 2007. She then went on to...
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Herbert Herman Pontow, 80,

Herbert Herman Pontow, 80,

Herbert Herman Pontow, 80, of Lusby, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023. Herb was born in Bremen, Illinois on December 26, 1942.  He was the son of Hedwig (Meyer) & Gerhard Pontow. On March 30, 1985, he married Thea L. Jeeninga in Kansas City, Missouri. Herb is survived...
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Brian Keith St. Mary, 54,

Brian Keith St. Mary, 54,

Brian Keith St. Mary, 54 of Hollywood, MD passed away on May 4, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1968 in Kingsburg, CA to Dan St. Mary and Marie Miller Lowe. Brian grew up between Haileyville, OK and Yakima, WA. He graduated  from Davis High School...
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Kenneth James Lindsay, Sr., 71,

Kenneth James Lindsay, Sr., 71,

Kenneth James Lindsay, Sr., 71, of Upper Marlboro, MD, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On September 15, 1951, Kenneth was born to the late Walter and Estelle Lindsay in Uniontown, PA. After graduation in 1969, he worked as a union painter for over 27 years and then joined...
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Jennings C. Cross, Jr., 95,

Jennings C. Cross, Jr., 95,

Jennings C. Cross, Jr., 95, of Hughesville, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Jennings was born October 1, 1927 in Aquasco, MD to the late Jennings Columbus Cross, Sr. and Emma May Canter Cross. Jennings grew up working on his family farm helping to...
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Raymond Edward Nowak, 73,

Raymond Edward Nowak, 73,

Raymond Edward Nowak, 73, of Lexington Park, MD passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on April 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 18, 1950 in Patuxent River, Maryland to the late Edward Nowak and Laura (Blessing) Nowak. Ray grew up in Lexington Park, MD. He is a...
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Mary Bertha Kelly, 93,

Mary Bertha Kelly, 93,

Mary Bertha Kelly, 93 of Great Mills, Maryland received her heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Hospice House in Callaway. She was born on March 6, 1930 in Sally Hill Maryland to the late Joseph Johnson Kelly and Mary Nancy Kelly. Mary attended Banneker Elementary School. She worked at the Gallery...
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Mary D. Garner, 93,

Mary D. Garner, 93,

Mary D. Garner, 93 of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on April 28, 2023 at Complete Care at La Plata. She was born on February 23, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Sidney Disharoon and Mary Agnes Lafferty Disharoon. Mary grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and then Florida where she graduated from high...
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Christopher Brian Corbett, 44,

Christopher Brian Corbett, 44,

Christopher Brian Corbett, 44, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 2, 2023 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C., with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 29, 1978 in Athens, GA to Linda Marie Cheseldine of Leonardtown, MD. Chris moved to St. Mary’s County when he was...
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Gary Lee Latham, 80,

Gary Lee Latham, 80,

Gary Lee Latham, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at home on April 28, 2023 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on December 14, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Lucius Lansworth Latham and the late Mollie Kate Gibson Latham. After attending Oxon Hill High School, Gary enlisted in the United States...
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Carl Watson Moseley Jr., 46,

Carl Watson Moseley Jr., 46,

Carl Watson Moseley Jr., 46, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2023. Carl was born June 30, 1976 in Washington, DC to Carl Watson Moseley Sr. and Gloria Lynn Ansell Boykin. Carl worked in the flooring industry installing carpet and various types of flooring. Carl had one son, Andrew Patrick...
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Albert Francis Clements, 87

Albert Francis Clements, 87

Albert Francis Clements, 87, of Callaway, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Albert, fondly known as Al, was born to Stephen Bernard Clements and Ruby Fairfax Clements on February 20, 1936 in Washington, D.C. At the age of 12, Al was in an accident with a firearm that...
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Joyce Anne Smith, 85,

Joyce Anne Smith, 85,

Joyce Anne Smith, 85, of Huntingtown passed away April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born February 24, 1938, in New London, CT to Jack Gibson and Ruth (Bigelow) Churchill. Joyce grew up in Hyattsville primarily and later attended Campbell University and University of Maryland, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. Joyce...
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Benjamin Francis Cratty Jr (Buster)

Benjamin Francis Cratty Jr (Buster)

Benjamin Francis Cratty Jr (Buster) passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023. Comforted by loved ones he surrendered his spirit to the Lord and reunited with Elaine, the love of his life for sixty-six years. Buster was born in Edmonston, MD predeceased by his parents Alice and Benjamin Cratty Sr., sister Barbara, brothers Joe,...
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Minerva King Moreland, 95,

Minerva King Moreland, 95,

Minerva King Moreland, 95, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1927 to Ida M. (Randall) and Jerome M. King. She was raised in Friendship and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian. She began working at the U.S. Census Bureau directly out of high school...
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Sidney Barr James, Jr.,

Sidney Barr James, Jr.,

Sidney Barr James, Jr., 67 of Lusby, MD passed away on April 22, 2023 at his residence.  Born October 16, 1955 in Marblehead, MA, he was the son of Sidney Barr James, Sr. and Elizabeth (Robinson) James, and husband of Bernadette M. James. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation on Friday, April...
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Harry Louis Granville IV, 83,

Harry Louis Granville IV, 83,

Harry Louis Granville IV, 83, a longtime resident of Sunderland passed away April 21, 2023. He was born January 20, 1940 in Scranton, PA to Harry Louis III and Jane (Matthews) Granville. Harry was raised in Clarks Summit, PA and graduated from Abington High School where he excelled at football and volleyball. Harry was...
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Ernest “Sonny” Sherman, 78,

Ernest “Sonny” Sherman, 78,

Ernest “Sonny” Sherman, 78, of North Beach, MD passed away April 21, 2023 from COPD. Sonny was born March 9, 1945, in Washington, DC to Ernest and Una (Davidson) Sherman. He was raised in Riverdale, MD and graduated from Duval High School in 1963. He was one of the first 9-1-1 dispatchers for the...
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Dianne Patricia Bellamy McCombs, 76,

Dianne Patricia Bellamy McCombs, 76,

Dianne Patricia Bellamy McCombs, 76, left this world peacefully on April 26, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born on August 30, 1946 in Fairmont Heights, MD to the late James Washington and Vivian Tibbs Washington. Dianne attended school in the Washington D.C. area at Kenilworth Elementary, Carter G. Woodson, Jr High and...
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Harold William “Red” Sciarra, 84,

Harold William “Red” Sciarra, 84,

Harold William “Red” Sciarra, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 19, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Nicandre F. Sciarra and Julia Mary Rue. On November 1, 1960 Red enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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