Obituaries

McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr

McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr

McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr October 9, 1924 – February 1, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of McLeod (Mac) Harvey Farr, of Solomons, Maryland, who left this world on February 1, 2025, at the age of 100. A devoted husband, a proud father of five, a member of the Greatest Generation and...
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CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89,

CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89,

CPO Joseph Andrew “Joe” Werner, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 89, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 30, 2024, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born September 10, 1935, in San Antonio, TX to the late Joseph Andrew Werner, Sr. (USAF, Ret.) and Mayme Louise (nee: Reynolds) Werner. Joe is...
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Stephen Baxter Farrell

Stephen Baxter Farrell

Stephen Baxter Farrell was born to Joseph Bernard Farrell and Mary Agnes Harden Farrell on March 4, 1946. He peacefully passed away at home, after a lengthy illness, on February 1, 2025. He was predeceased by his son Stephen Bernard Farrell, his parents and his siblings Joseph Edward Farrell, sister-in-law Wanda Vallandingham Farrell, James...
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Matthew Skye Keister, 19,

Matthew Skye Keister, 19,

Matthew Skye Keister, 19, taken too soon in January, 2025. Matthew attended Great Mills and Leonardtown High Schools. He was an avid singer and member of many choruses, including the Great Mills Chamber Singers. He sang everywhere he went. He was a member of the school wrestling team and enjoyed training for MMA. He...
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Clara Mae Morgan, 73,

Clara Mae Morgan, 73,

Clara Mae Morgan, 73, of Leonardtown, MD joined her mother and family who preceded her in heaven on January 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born on July 28, 1951 to the late Clara Rosetta and Charles M. Joy of Hollywood.  She was the sibling of 11 brothers...
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Micah Jon Dixon, 26,

Micah Jon Dixon, 26,

Micah Jon Dixon, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by his loved ones. Micah was born to Timothy Jon Dixon and Lucinda Sue Swisher Dixon on March 1, 1998. On November 11, 2022, Micah married the love of his life, Haley Downs Dixon in Sevierville, TN....
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Allen Robert Hickman, 79,

Allen Robert Hickman, 79,

Allen Robert Hickman, 79, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on February 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. On May 27, 1945, Allen was born in Alleghany, PA, to the late Allen and Ruth Hickman. Allen worked as a car salesman. He was known for his honest approach and friendly demeanor, which earned him the...
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Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80,

Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80,

Joanne Patricia Lawrence, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. On January 4, 1945, Joanne was born in Pennsylvania. Joanne graduated from Punxsutawny high school in Punxsutawney, PA on May 31, 1963.  After she graduated, she moved to Maryland where she met her love of her...
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Dennis Thomas Fean, 78,

Dennis Thomas Fean, 78,

Dennis Thomas Fean, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Dennis was born on December 24, 1946, in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, to Thomas and Kathleen Fean. At the age of five, his family relocated to District Heights, MD where he attended and graduated from St. John’s College High...
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Raul Hernandez, 78,

Raul Hernandez, 78,

Raul Hernandez, 78, of California, MD, passed away in Waldorf, MD, on January 15, 2025. Born in San Antonio, TX on June 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Ezequiel Hernandez and Maria Del Refugio Calvillo Hernandez. Raul was a United States Marine veteran having served two tours in Vietnam. He is...
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Thomas Daniel “Dan” Jones 70,

Thomas Daniel “Dan” Jones 70,

Thomas Daniel “Dan” Jones 70, of St. Inigoes, passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1954 to the late Joseph Thomas Jones and Marian Edythe Jones. After graduating from high school and college, he lived in Manassas, Virginia and worked for Christopher Consultants as an architect. He designed Wolf...
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Julie Ann Owens, 59,

Julie Ann Owens, 59,

Julie Ann Owens, 59, of Brandywine MD, passed away on January 22, 2025. Born September 2, 1965, in Cheverly, MD, daughter of Malcolm M. Jennings (deceased) and Claire M. Riley of Lusby MD. Julie grew up in Oxon Hill MD. She went to Apple Grove Elementary School, Lord Baltimore Junior High, then Friendly Senior...
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Clifford Vernon Winkler, 75,

Clifford Vernon Winkler, 75,

Clifford Vernon Winkler, 75, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 17, 1950 in La Plata, MD to the late Joseph Vernon Winkler and Martha Lorraine Cooksey Winkler. He is survived...
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Thomas Calvin Faull, 85,

Thomas Calvin Faull, 85,

Thomas Calvin Faull, 85, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2025. He was born March 17, 1939, in Pennsylvania to Lester H. and Emma (Whitebread) Faull. Thomas was raised in Wanamie, PA and graduated from Newport Township High School. He joined the United States Army on January...
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Robert Maurice Perfitt, 91,

Robert Maurice Perfitt, 91,

Robert Maurice Perfitt, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on January 29, 2025 in St. Leonard, MD.  Robert was born on March 2, 1933 in Monticello, Maine to Maurice & Lillian Perfitt.  Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He also worked as a collision specialist, but he really enjoyed...
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Laurene Owings Jones, 88,

Laurene Owings Jones, 88,

Laurene Owings Jones, 88, of Friendship passed away January 29, 2025. She was born April 21, 1936 in Annapolis to Lawrence Herbert and Iva Moreland (Plummer) Owings. Laurene married Leonard “Buck” Jones, Jr. in 1954 and they lived in Friendship. She was primarily a homemaker while her children were younger and later worked as a bookkeeper and office clerk at Southern Maryland Oil,...
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Michael Sinclair King, 79,

Michael Sinclair King, 79,

Michael Sinclair King, 79, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Teaneck, NJ. He moved to Calvert County at the age of 4 and lived on Cherry Hill Farm for less than a year before moving to 494 Main Street in Prince...
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James Joseph D’Amico, Sr. age 77

James Joseph D’Amico, Sr. age 77

James Joseph D’Amico, Sr. age 77 died January 28, 2025 at his home.  Jim was born on February 18, 1947 in Canastota, N.Y., son of the late Vincenzo James and Louise Susan Ritter D’Amico. Upon the death of his parents at a young age, he moved to Greenbelt, MD and was raised by his...
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David Earle Wayson, 82,

David Earle Wayson, 82,

David Earle Wayson, 82, of Owings passed away January 28, 2025. He was born December 10, 1942 in Annapolis to Roland Earle and Kathryn (Phibbons) Wayson. Dave grew up on Jewell Road in Dunkirk. He graduated from Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA and later Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Dave married Carol...
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Annette Williams Elliott, 53,

Annette Williams Elliott, 53,

Annette Williams Elliott, 53, a lifelong resident of Calvert County, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 27,2025 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. A graduate of Calvert County High School Class of 1989, Annette worked as a Beautician for Calvert County Department of Social Services and for Northrup Grumman Corporation at PAX River N.A.S. She loved get...
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Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42,

Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42,

Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born January 14, 1983 to Marilyn (Phipps) and Randall Riggins in Annapolis, MD. She was raised in Friendship MD and attended Traceys Elementary School and Southern High School, completing her studies in 2001. Hilary’s work career was in customer service for...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announces Passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announces Passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr

It is with deep sadness that The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad share the news of the passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr. He was a cherished member of our department, and his loss is deeply felt by all of us. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family and loved ones...
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Raphael Wallace Burch III, 56,

Raphael Wallace Burch III, 56,

Raphael Wallace Burch III, 56 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Ray is survived by his wife, Julie Christine Burch, of 22 years. Ray is also survived by his children, Jesse Nathaniel Burch (Seany), Raphael Wallace Burch, IV also known as Buddy and Elizabeth Teddy Burch,...
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Mary Kathleen Cusimano

Mary Kathleen Cusimano

Mary Kathleen Cusimano passed away on January 26, 2025, while residing at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mary was born on December 16, 1934, in London, England, to Coleman and Celia Alice Ridge (deceased). She was the only living sibling of her family, with the passing of brothers Colin and Michael...
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Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr.

Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr.

Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr. October 26, 1957 – January 22, 2025 Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr., of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Leonardtown, Maryland, at the age of 67. Born on October 26, 1957, in Leonardtown, Bean was the beloved son of Joan Marie (Nelson) Ryce and the late...
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