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Theresa Fanny Knight, 97, of Loveville, MD formerly from the Seventh District, passed away on December 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 4, 1923 in Hollywood, MD and was the loving daughter of the late Violet Lathroum and Leo Lathroum. Teresa was the loving wife of George Knight, whom she...
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James “Bubby” F. Spalding, 86 of Leonardtown passed on December 10, 2020 at the Med Star Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. James F. Spalding better known as “Bubby” was born December 24, 1933. He, his two brothers (Bernard Jr. & Eddie), and sister (Virginia) grew up with their parents (Bernard & Mildred) in Leonardtown, Maryland....
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Virginia Esther “Virginia” Raley, 103, of Avenue, MD passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Hospice House in Callaway. Born on March 11, 1917, she was the daughter of George Henry Ragan and Gertrude Virginia McMillian, and the loving wife of the late John Dennis “Junior” Raley, Jr., who preceded her in death...
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Ella Mae Kernozek, 86, of Lusby, MD, passed away on December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1934 in Dentsville, MD, and was the daughter of the late Thornton and Frances Olive Bridgett of Charles County, MD. Ella Mae was the loving wife of William M. Kernozek...
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Rose Victoria (Clements) Just, beloved mother of Philip Just (Kim), Jeanette Barkwell (Ricky), Joanne Skalby (Daniel) and grandmother to Jason Hall, James Skalby (Shannon), Dustin Carter (Shyan), and David Just, joined the angels in the Kingdom of Heaven on December 6, 2020. We will remember Rose as someone who was warm, loving, independent, strong,...
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William Clarence Watts, 92, from Breton Bay, in Leonardtown, died Saturday, December 05, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born July 29, 1928, on his Mother’s birthday, in Andover, MA. He was the son of the late Merrill C. and Isabella Leuchars Watts. He was raised and attended school in Andover. He enlisted in the...
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Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery, “Corky”, 72, of Great Mills, MD passed away December 2, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Tonawanda, NY, to the late Betty Jean Raffel Buttery and John Edward Buttery Sr. Ronald was the loving husband of Amber Marie Buttery (Coons), whom he married on...
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Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley, U.S.N. Ret. passed away on November 30, 2020, in Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home. He was born on April 20th, 1930 in Clear Spring, MD, the youngest son of William Fitzhugh and Cecil Rich Chesley of Charlotte Hall, MD. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy before entering the United States...
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Gerald “Gerry” Blount Wannan,88, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Washington, DC passed away on November 26, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Washington, DC. Gerry was the loving son of the late Eunice Preston Wannan Russell and George Wannan. He was preceded in death by his brother...
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Warren James Guy Jr, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Leonardtown MD, to the late Warren James Guy and Helen Frances Wheeler. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Mary,...
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Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tolson, 81, of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 5, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 21, 1939 in Rock Point, MD to the late Delmar Andrew Thompson and Emma Welch Thompson. Lizzie enjoyed a good card game of PITCH, watching her soap...
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Robert “Bob” Frederick Callow, Sr., 89, of Leonardtown, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late John F. Callow and Harriett “Hattie” Callow. He was one of six children. As a young man, Bob met the love of his life, Concetta...
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ATCS James Joseph “Jim” Doherty, USN (Ret.), 51 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 5, 2020 at Capital Caring Center in Lanham, MD with his wife at his side. He was born on April 30, 1969 in Malden, MA to Joseph and Ann Hollis Doherty of Rowley, MA. He was raised in Saugus,...
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Brenda Marie Russell, 57, of Indian Lake Estates, FL, (formerly of Southern Maryland) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1962 in Prince George’s County, Maryland to the late Richard and Joyce Cavey. She moved to Lake Estates, FL in 2018. Brenda lived her...
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Steven J. Post “Steve”, of Hughesville, MD passed on November 30, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Born in Ardmore, OK the son of Ruth Lavern and Hamilton Ringland Post. The family moved to Washington, PA when Steve was young. Steve spent his early years there in a community where he felt safe...
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Ruth Dawn “Peaches” Fallon, 86, of Ridge, MD passed away on November 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 8, 1934 to the late J. Frank Raley, Sr. and Ruth Zimmerly Raley. Peaches is a graduate of St. Michael’s School in Ridge, MD. In her younger...
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Julia Gayle Roberts, 50 of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 21, 2020 at her home. Julia was born on September 27, 1970 in Washington, D.C. to the late Arthur Leon Roberts and Barbara (Raymond) Roberts. Julia was a lifelong Maryland resident. She attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. She married Michael Bryan...
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Albert Purrayus Ashe was born on March 24, 1967 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Evelyn and Benjamin Ashe, Sr. When Albert was younger, his family relocated to the D.C. area where he received his schooling. He graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland in 1986. From early childhood, Albert was a friendly and outgoing...
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Sarah Ann Nelson, 63 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 22, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Sarah was born on March 3, 1957 in San Diego, CA to the late Hugh Nelson and Catherine Ann Newhouse. Sarah was a resident of St. Mary’s County for the last 56 years....
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David R. McGuffie born July 26, 1936 in Cameron WV, died November 30, 2020. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in business administration degree. He served 24 years in the US Navy and retiring as a Senior Chief at Pax River in 1974. He was a member...
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Michael “Mike” D. Neidlinger, 56, of Aquasco, MD passed away on November 23, 2020 at his home. Born on December 20, 1963 in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of William Neidlinger and Viola Neidlinger (Krall). Mike married the love of his life, Mary A. Murphy, on December 20, 2018 and they spent 13...
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David Tiller, 67, of Hollywood MD passed away on November 27, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late Carr A. Tiller and Rose Proden Tiller. David was supported for many years by the ARC of Southern MD, whose caring and devoted staff helped him...
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John Harrison Nelson, 93 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 30, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on May 13, 1927 in Live Oak, FL to the late Otto and Virginia (Burke) Nelson. After graduating high school, John attended the Merchant Marine Academy where he...
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Douglas “Doug” Calvin Benfield, 69 of Mechanicsville, MD passed unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1951 in Caudwell County, NC to the late Doyle Benfield and Ruby (Lackey) Benfield. He was one of six children. Doug was a hard-working man...
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Agnes Roberta Pratt, 90 of Scotland, MD passed away on November 27, 2020 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. She was born on July 6, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD to the late George Clarence Wise and Annie Ruth Wilkinson Wise. Roberta is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She was...
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