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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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Walter Manning Meinhardt Sr, 88,

Walter Manning Meinhardt Sr, 88,

Walter Manning Meinhardt Sr, 88, of Key Largo, FL, formerly from Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Walter was born February 20, 1935, in Brandywine, MD, to the late Henry Alvin Meinhardt and Julianna Manning Meinhardt. He is predeceased by his sister, Selma...
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Lester Erwin Ryan, 93

Lester Erwin Ryan, 93

Lester Erwin Ryan, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, at Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was a long-time resident of St. Mary’s City, Maryland. Les was born January 9, 1930, in Osceola, Arkansas to Lester and Mabel (Rogers) Ryan. He graduated from Oak Ridge High...
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Douglas “D.O.” Rodney Bowen, 80,

Douglas “D.O.” Rodney Bowen, 80,

Douglas “D.O.” Rodney Bowen, 80, of Huntingtown, MD passed away 8 March 2023 in Annapolis, MD. D.O. was born September 29, 1942, at home on the “Small Reward” farm in Huntingtown, MD to Thomas Monnett Bowen and Evelyn Lydia (Hance) Bowen. He graduated from Calvert Junior-Senior High School in 1960 and attended the University...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store in Waldorf

Police in Charles County Arrest Lexington Park Man for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store in Waldorf

On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a convenience store in the 2800 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. The initial investigation revealed a lone suspect entered the business, produced a handgun and announced a robbery....
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Warren J. Brown, Jr., 71

Warren J. Brown, Jr., 71

Warren J. Brown, Jr., 71 of Great Mills, MD, affectionately known as “Fat Joe”, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his residence, under hospice care, with his loving wife by his side. On Saturday, May 8, 2021, visitation will begin at 9:30 am until time of service at 10:30 am at St. Mark...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood,90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William M....
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Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2021. On Friday, March 12, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD. Entombment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania...
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Michelle Kay Lancaster, 52

Michelle Kay Lancaster, 52

Michelle Kay Lancaster, age 52, passed away on Thursday, February 25th at her home in Peachtree City, Georgia. Michelle was born in San Diego, California, and spent most of her life residing in Cobb Island, Maryland. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Milton Foster Hays, her mother, Rachel Mamie Hays, and her...
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Timothy Earl Motz, 54

Timothy Earl Motz, 54

Timothy Earl Motz of Pomfret, Maryland, passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. After a long and successful battle against cancer, he succumbed to a Sepsis infection following a COVID exposure. Born in Washington, DC on October 30, 1966 to Earl Myers and Sharon Lee (Potts) Motz....
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