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Patricia “Pat” Wynne Beall, 82

Patricia “Pat” Wynne Beall, 82

Patricia “Pat” Wynne Beall of Brandywine, Maryland passed away on Friday, November 22nd at the age 82. Pat was born in Middlesbourgh, England on June 14th 1937 and moved to the United States in 1951. She was employed by The Prince George’s County Government, Department of Public Works and Transportation. She married the late...
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Merle Harris Smith, 93

Merle Harris Smith, 93

Merle Harris Smith, 93, of Dowell, MD and formerly of Asheville, NC passed away on November 26, 2019 at the Burnette Calvert Hospice House. Born November 28, 1926 in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Moses Harris and DeLena Bell (Lucas) Harris. Merle married James Ray “Smitty Smith on January...
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Margaret Jacqueline Pyle Platz “Jackie”

Margaret Jacqueline Pyle Platz “Jackie”

Margaret Jacqueline Pyle Platz, affectionately known as “Jackie” and never by Margaret, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Jackie will be remembered as being the most loving and devoted daughter, grandmother, friend, sister, mother, and aunt. These are listed in no particular...
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Laura Belle McGowan, 76

Laura Belle McGowan, 76

Laura Belle McGowan, 76, of Huntingtown, MD passed away November 23, 2019. She was born March 19, 1943 in Pineville, WV to Ance and Stella (Blankenship) McGraw. Laura was raised in Blackey, VA and attended schools there. As a young woman Laura moved to Washington, DC and met James F. McGowen. Laura and James...
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Pamela Ann Spillman, 62

Pamela Ann Spillman, 62

Pamela Ann Spillman, age 62 of Prince Frederick, passed away on Sunday, November 17. She was born to Otto and Charlotte Lengerhuis in Baltimore, Maryland on May 24, 1957. Pamela graduated from High Point High School before attending Prince Georges Community College where she completed her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Pam proudly served...
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Henrietta Cecilia Plum, “Henri”, 80

Henrietta Cecilia Plum, “Henri”, 80

Henrietta Cecilia Plum, “Henri”, 80 of Bushwood City, MD formerly from Lanham, MD passed away on November 25, 2019 at her home. Born on November 29, 1938 in Washington, DC she was the loving daughter of the late Caroline Adelaide Topper Hock and Henry Francis Hock. She was preceded in death by her husband...
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Anthony Fitzgerald Greenwell, 52

Anthony Fitzgerald Greenwell, 52

Anthony Fitzgerald Greenwell, 52 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 20, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will be private.
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Hollis A. Hite

Peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Hollis A. Hite went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4535 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial...
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Brenda Faye Hodges, 69

Brenda Faye Hodges, 69

Brenda Faye Hodges, 69, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2019. Brenda was born on July 16, 1950 in Laurens, South Carolina to the late Robert Clifford Butler and Minnie Lee (Lyons) Butler of Faulkner, MD. Brenda met her best friend and husband, James Henry Hodges over thirty-four...
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Margaret “Maggi” Smith Hoover, 92

Margaret “Maggi” Smith Hoover, 92

Margaret “Maggi” Smith Hoover, 92, of Port Republic, MD, died on November 21, 2019, at Solomons Nursing Center. Born on August 26, 1927, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith and Katherine Mahr. Maggi is a graduate of American University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in...
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Patricia Ann Fisher, 75

Patricia Ann Fisher, 75

Patricia Ann Fisher, age 75, of Waldorf, MD passed away on November 22, 2019 in Waldorf, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born In Roanoke, Virginia on January 17, 1944 to the late Clarence Foutz and the late Shirley Evans Foutz. Pat was a fun-loving and independent woman. She retired from...
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Eddy Ronald Requilman Jr., 48

Eddy Ronald Requilman Jr., 48

Eddy Ronald Requilman Jr., 48, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 surrounded by family. Eddy was born October 27, 1971 in Cheverly, Maryland to Eddy and Deborah (Childress) Requilman. Eddy worked as a general contractor for over 30 years before joining the Local 100 Sheet Metal Union where he was...
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Charles Rawlings Foard (Ronnie), 76

Charles Rawlings Foard (Ronnie), 76

Charles Rawlings Foard (Ronnie), 76, of Benedict, MD, passed away peacefully November 17, 2019 in Edgewater, MD from his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Charles was born May 29, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Robert and Rosalie Foard, brothers Robert Lee, Herbie and Norman Gene....
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Joseph Parran “Smokin’ Joe” Nelson, Sr., 59

Joseph Parran “Smokin’ Joe” Nelson, Sr., 59

Joseph Parran “Smokin’ Joe” Nelson, Sr., 59 of Clements, Maryland passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born November 21, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the loving son of the late Michael Sylvester Nelson, Sr., and Neadurra Ellen Bean Nelson Hall. Joe met the love of his life, Victoria “Tina”...
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Merle Deloris Hayden Colton, 95

Merle Deloris Hayden Colton, 95

Merle Deloris Hayden Colton, 95, of Bushwood, MD passed away on November 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her family at her side. She was born in Abell, MD on July 9, 1924 to the late George Lawrence Hayden and Agnes Janette Oliver Hayden. Merle is a lifelong resident...
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Addie Reid, Jr.

Addie Reid, Jr.

Peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019, Addie Reid, Jr. departed this earthly life to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Francis Furman Dyson, 69

Francis Furman Dyson, 69 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2019 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home. Furman, as he was affectionately called, was born on July 26, 1950 to the late Anna and Paul Lawrence Dyson. Furman received his education at Jarboesville School and Little Flower School at Holy...
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Alberta I. Chase

Alberta I. Chase

Peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019, Alberta I. Chase departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with family on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 10:00am until time of her Life Celebration 11:00am at New Macedonia Baptist Church 4115 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20019. Interment will follow at Ft....
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Shirley Catherine Butler, 72

Shirley Catherine Butler, 72

Shirley Catherine Butler, 72 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, November 23, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Mark UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, MD. Interment to follow at the...
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Margaret E. Woodland

Margaret E. Woodland

Peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, Margaret E. Woodland departed this earthly life. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment is private.
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Richard Adam Jenkins

Our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend Richard Adam Jenkins, known to most as Adam, passed away on November 13, 2019 at his residence. Adam moved to Calvert County from Howard County when he was in fourth grade. He was born on February 17, 1980 in Columbia, MD and was just shy of...
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Dennis Hilton Hammett, Jr., 71

Dennis Hilton Hammett, Jr., 71

Dennis Hilton Hammett, Jr., age 71, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born on March 3, 1948, he was the son of the late Dennis Hilton Hammett, Sr. and the late June Klavuhn in Chestertown, MD. Dennis met Virginia in Greenbelt, MD and together they shared...
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Harish Chandra Rastogi, 87

Harish Chandra Rastogi, 87

Harish Chandra Rastogi, 87, of LaPlata, MD, passed away on November 14, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Harish was born on August 15, 1932, in India. He is the son of the late Ram Bharosey Lal Rastogi and Lilavati Rastogi. He was raised in a...
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Fred Alvin Valentine, 81

Fred Alvin Valentine, 81

Fred Alvin Valentine, age 81, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Born on September 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Frank Alvin Valentine and the late Margaret E. Myers Valentine. Fred proudly served in the US Army from April 1958 to January 1967,...
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Dennis Kleean, 70

Dennis Kleean, 70

Dennis Kleean, 70, of Hollywood, MD died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence. Born December 28, 1948 in Meadville, PA. Dennis has lived in Hollywood since 1990, having previously lived in Severn, MD. He was a loving father and grandfather. He worked for the Department of the Navy and several Defense Contractors as...
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