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Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91, of Huntingtown passed away November 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 21, 1928 in Canton, OH to Lynnwood John and Ethelinda (Seefong) Plastow. Donald was raised in Canton, OH. He joined the United States Army on August 4, 1950 and was honorably discharged on...
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Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93, of Aquasco passed away November 5, 2019 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born April 6, 1926 in Hillside to Oscar Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Keech) Gray. Paul was raised in Prince George’s County. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Paul...
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Glenn Miachel Long, 66

Glenn Miachel Long, 66, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 1, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born February 25, 1953 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late Franklin William Long and Shirley Jeanette (Berry) Long. Glenn graduated from Parkdale Senior High in 1971 and moved to Calvert County from...
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Jason Earl Richards, 33

Jason Earl Richards, 33

Jason Earl Richards, 33, of Mechanicsville, MD died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1986 in Clinton, Maryland to Donald Vinson Richards and Donna Charlene Frost Richards of Mechanicsville, MD. Jason graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to become a HVAC Technician that could...
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Mary Ann Cook, 70

Mary Ann Cook, 70

Mary Ann Cook, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2019. Mary Ann was born on January 16, 1949 at Bethesda Naval Hospital to the late Rodrick and Annabelle Thomas of Bradberry Heights, MD. It was in Bradberry Heights that Mary met her husband Tommy Cook Sr., who...
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Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89

Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89

Inez Hilda “Mink” Harper, 89, of Temple Hills, MD received her wings on October 31, 2019. She was born in Laplata, MD on October 17, 1930 and is the daughter of the late James and Catherine Jackson. Inez affectionately known as “Mink” enjoyed spending time with her family and praising the Lord no matter...
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Wesley Melvin Linn, Sr., 50

Wesley Melvin Linn, Sr., 50, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away unexpectedly in Clinton, MD on November 1, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1968 in Cheverly, MD to the late James Howard Linn and Shirlenne Jean Swick Linn. Wes graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to become an auto mechanic for...
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Tammy Louise Tippett, 47

Tammy Louise Tippett, 47

Tammy Louise Tippett, 47, of Avenue, MD passed away suddenly on November 2, 2019. She was born on January 25, 1972 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the loving daughter of John (Dike) Tippett, and the late Gloria Ann Tippett of Avenue, MD. Tammy is survived by her brother John Gregory Tippett of California, MD....
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Patricia Clarke Lynch, 84, “Trixie”

Patricia Clarke Lynch, 84, “Trixie”

Patricia Clarke Lynch, known to friends as “Trixie”, passed away on November 1, 2019, at the age of 84 years. A native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland she was born on February 1, 1935 in St. Inigoes, MD. She was the daughter of the late Thomas B. Clarke, Senior and Evelyn Sherbert Clarke. She...
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Bambi Lee Cusic, “Goose”, 37

Bambi Lee Cusic, “Goose”, 37

Bambi Lee Cusic, “Goose”, 37, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 31, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 7, 1982 in Leonardtown, MD she was the loving daughter to Connie Anita Lyon Cusic of Bushwood, MD and John Timothy Cusic. Bambi is survived by her daughter Carlee Paige Bowles of Leonardtown, MD,...
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Timothy Russell “Pop” Willis, Sr., 81

Timothy Russell “Pop” Willis, Sr., 81

Timothy Russell “Pop” Willis, Sr., age 81, of Newburg, MD, passed away on October 13, 2019 in La Plata, MD. Pop was an Army National Guard Veteran and a Retired Police Officer, with 44 years of combined police service with the DC Metropolitan Police Department and the Library of Congress Police Department. During the...
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Doris Bachmeier Riess, 83

Doris Bachmeier Riess, 83

Doris Bachmeier Riess, 83, of Baden, MD passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Waldorf, MD on August 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Karl Bachmeier and the late Cecilia Eggerstorfer Bachmeier Arch and step-daughter to Anton Arch. Doris met the love of her...
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Carolyn Smith Ecker, 74

Carolyn Smith Ecker, 74

Carolyn Smith Ecker, 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away due to complications from multiple organ failure, on October 9, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her husband by her side. She was born on September 24, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to the late Joseph Judson Smith, Jr. and the late Harriet (Schmaltz) Smith....
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Danny Kent Bafford, 66

Danny Kent Bafford, 66

Danny Kent Bafford, 66, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2019 in residence at Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Danny is preceded in death by his parents Eva E. and James E. Bafford originally from Broomes Island and Glen Burnie, MD. Danny graduated from Glen Burnie High School and received his...
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Clinton Calvin Mitchell Jr.

Clinton Calvin Mitchell Jr.

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Clinton, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Friday, October 25, from 1:00pm until time of service 2:00 p.m., at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery in...
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Thomas H. “Tom” Blair, 68

Thomas H. “Tom” Blair, 68, of Loganville, PA and formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away October 14, 2019. He was born February 17, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to William T. and Ellen M. (Preston) Blair. Tom was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Western Maryland College. He was a freelance photographer and videographer...
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Bernadette Hardy

Bernadette Hardy

Peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019, Bernadette Hardy departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home located at 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow service at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf....
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Merle Cecelia (Holmes) Gaddy, 80

Merle Cecelia (Holmes) Gaddy, 80

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Merle Cecelia (Holmes) Gaddy, 80, departed this earthly life and transitioned to her heavenly home. She is survived by her two sons; DuWayne (DeeDee), Darrell (Debbe) and one daughter Dionne; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, three sisters and a host of nieces and nephews. The Family invites friends...
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Jesse W. Cowart

Jesse W. Cowart

Peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019 Jesse W. Cowart departed this earthly life in Clinton, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Tree of Life Christian Ministries, 9109 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at MD Veterans...
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Arthur Albert Clayton, Jr

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Arthur Albert Clayton, Jr. departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home located at 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow service at Trinity Memorial...
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Mechanicsville Volunteers Mourn the Loss of Past Vice President Bernard “Bernie” Clyde Raley, Sr

Mechanicsville Volunteers Mourn the Loss of Past Vice President Bernard “Bernie” Clyde Raley, Sr

Bernard “Bernie” Clyde Raley, Sr. of Mechanicsvillle, Maryland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 12, 2019 after a battle with cancer that he fought ever so quietly and with great courage. Born August 3, 1955, he was the son of the late John Barker (Jack) Raley and Mary Bernadine...
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Donald Ellsworth Wilson, 90

Donald Ellsworth Wilson, 90

Donald Ellsworth Wilson, age 90, of Indian Head, Maryland, died October 9, 2019 at his residence with Hospice. Donald was the Director of Public Works Engineering for 36 years at the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, Maryland. He was a long-time member of the Indian Head Lions Club, where he served in every...
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Dody Michelle Royer, 52

Dody Michelle Royer, 52

Dody Michelle Royer, 52, of Newburg, Maryland, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2019 at her home. Born on April 25, 1967 in Cheverly, Maryland, she was the daughter of James McConkey and the late Thelma McConkey. A homemaker and mom, Dody enjoyed cooking, listening to music, dancing, playing cards, flower arranging and being...
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Francis Eugene “Ike” Eickhoff, 92

Francis Eugene “Ike” Eickhoff, 92

Francis Eugene “Ike” Eickhoff, 92, passed away October 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born January 16, 1927 in Victoria Township, IL to Harvey Martin and Altha Mae (Johnson) Eickhoff. When Ike turned 17, he left high school and joined the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS Monticello,...
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Charles Edward “Ed” or “Pops” Green, Sr., 90

Charles Edward “Ed” or “Pops” Green, Sr., 90

Charles Edward “Ed” or “Pops” Green, Sr., 90, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 10, 2019. He was born April 1, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to Cecil Guy and Beatrice (Hepner) Green. Ed was raised in Mt. Jackson, VA and moved to Washington, D.C. as a teenager. He enlisted in the United States Merchant...
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