John Warren Thorne, 81, of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 14, 2025. Born May 18, 1943, in Forestville, MD to the late Richard Russell Thorne and Margaret Rosabella (Randall) Thorne. John, fondly known as “Johnny” to his family and friends, was a kind and gentle soul....
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Roberta Jean Scroggins, 84, of California, MD, formerly of Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, died at home on March 13, 2025, with her husband John and son Keith at her side. She was born on December 17, 1940, in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Wilton F. and Margaret J. (Ritchie) Frank. Roberta studied medical technology...
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SSGT Charles Henry Nelson, USA (Ret.), 87, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, with his loving family at his side. Born April 9, 1937, in Maddox, MD, he was the son of the late Benjamin Nelson and Rosalie (nee: Short) Nelson. Charles was...
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Mary Ann Herbert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at her residence in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, on March 17, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1947, to the late Lillian Hilda Garner and Joseph Louis Murphy Sr., who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Joseph Louis Murphy Jr....
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David George Hoffman, age 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 16, 2025. David grew up in Bowie, Maryland, where he cherished time with family and friends. Fresh out of high school, he felt the call of the water, which led him to the Merchant Marine Academy in Piney Point, Maryland. He graduated as...
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Michael Wayne Buckler Sr., age 71, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1953, to Leroy Raymond Buckler Sr. and Gwynette Catherine Buckler (Moran). On October 6, 1973, Mike married the love of his life, Joyce Gail Buckler. They raised two sons: Mike W. Buckler...
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Elizabeth Mae Therres “Betty Mae” 89, of Hughesville, MD passed away on March 14, 2025, in La Plata, MD. From very humble beginnings she was born through a natural home birth on September 15, 1935, in Hughesville to Leo and Dorothy Istvan. On Oct 23, 1954 she married her loving husband, Paul Therres. They...
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Linda Gail Hamilton, 77, of St. Mary’s County Maryland (most recently of London Ohio) died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Springfield Regional Hospital in Springfield, Ohio. Gail was born April 12, 1947, in Bath, Maine, daughter of George and Cora (Bettis) DeWolfe. She lived in the riverside “City of Ships” for her first 6...
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William Jerome Higgs, born on September 21, 1948, to Mary Katherine VanWert, and Frederick Claveland Higgs, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 77, with his family at his side. A devoted Catholic and passionate Notre Dame fan, he also had a deep love for his golden retrievers Colonel, Hank,...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing and heartbreaking loss of Tina M. Singer of Hollywood, Maryland. She was 66 years old. Tina is our beloved mother, sister, grandmother (Grandma), partner, and cherished friend. Her sudden and brief battle with cancer came to an end on Friday, February 28, 2025, at...
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Doris Marie Reeves (Mansfield), age 96, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Round Hill, VA to Maurice Mansfield and Kitty Mansfield (Cox). Doris spent most of her years in Georgetown and graduated from Western High School in 1948. She...
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Barbara Tingley Woodward, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 29, 1953, to Charles and Honora Tingley (deceased), Barbara lived a life full of faith, family, and friends. Barbara was united in marriage to her...
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Raymond Coleman Foster, Jr., 64 of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away at his home on March 10, 2025. Raymond was born on October 17, 1960, in the old Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. Raymond was a “Jack of all trades” but mostly of anything to do with plumbing. In his spare time, he...
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Thelma Jean “Jeannie” Jones, 64, of Arnold, MD passed away March 9, 2025. Born February 26, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of James Malcom and Mamie Colleen (Whipp) Wood. Jeannie graduated from the Central Special School in 1981. She loved the Active Day Program in Annapolis and enjoyed talking and socializing...
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Joseph Edward “Joe” Trejo, 46, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on March 5, 2025 at his residence. Born October 24, 1978 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of John E. Trejo, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine (Mawson) Trejo. Joe graduated from Great Mills High School in 1997. He was a cook/server in...
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Betty Jean “Noami” San Antonio, 90, of California, MD, passed away February 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her loving daughter at her side. She was born on July 3, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Miles Timko and Ronnie (nee: Bennett) Timko. Shortly after graduating high school...
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Barbara Ellen Buckingham, 71, of Tall Timbers, MD (formerly of Annapolis, MD) passed away peacefully March 5, 2025 at her home, with her loving husband holding her hand. She was born on June 1, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Lynn Hoye and Ruth (nee: Evans) Hoye. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Barb grew...
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Jaime Escalante Cruz, lovingly known as “Pops” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on July 9, 1955, to Eusebio Escalante Pina and Dora Hayde Cruz, Jaime was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his...
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With heavy hearts, we announce our loving husband and father, Allen Ronald Mitchell, aged 76, passed away on March 10, 2025 at home in Brandywine, MD, following his diagnosis of stage four kidney failure. Born on October 10, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Tilden Mitchell, Jr. and Ossie “Louise” Lafayette (Deavers), Allen was...
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Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on February 3, 1928, to Leonard Joseph Keller, Sr., and Grace Shlagel Keller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond Alfred Epp, Sr., and her second husband, Paul...
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Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1948, to Joseph Anthony Hammett, Sr. and Agnes Marie Hammett. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Joseph...
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Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87, of California, MD (formerly of Ocean Pines, MD) passed away suddenly at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on November 18, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Jackie is survived by her loving sons: Donald “Don” Ball (Sandy) of Beltsville, MD, Christian “Chris” Ball (Sue) of California, MD and...
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Joan Marie Bean, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on August 5, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Joan grew up in Great Mills, Maryland, where she formed lifelong connections with family and the community that would shape her into the...
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Randy Boyd Powell, 72 of Avenue, MD passed away on February 26, 2025, peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Arnett, West Virginia. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD when he was 11. Randy was a graduate of Great Mills High School in...
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James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on April 17, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Richard McClure and the late Dorothy Smart. He served two years in...
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