Obituaries

Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1951, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of Ada Joy and the late Marion Joy. Diane was the wife of William “Bill” Dixon, Jr., whom she married on June...
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Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on February 15,1941 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the daughter of the late James Milford “Tom” Hodges, Sr. and the late Eleanor Agnes Turner Hodges. Joyce is survived by...
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William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97, of Budds Creek, MD, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on September 1, 1927, in Bryantown, MD, he was the son of the late Louis H. Cargill and the late Margaret E. Lucas Cargill. Joe was the loving husband of Mary Bernice Alvey until her death in 1989....
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Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away October 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28, 1960, in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of Samuel Matthew Bailey, Jr. and the late Joan Marie (Coale) Bailey. In addition to his father, Mark is survived by his...
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Frances Aceto Fusco

Frances Aceto Fusco

On November 1, 2024, Frances Aceto Fusco of Avenue, MD sadly passed away at Harmony Assisted Living in Waldorf, MD.  She was born on January 21, 1933, to Charles Elmer Higgs and Grace Estelle Wedding. Frances took great pride in her work. She was an Administrative Legal Assistant for the Federal Government and retired...
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Hope Marie Duker (Hopey), 23,

Hope Marie Duker (Hopey), 23,

On November 2nd, 2024, we suddenly lost our dear and precious Hope Marie Duker (Hopey). Hopey, 23, was born on August 21st, 2001 to her parents: Robert Duker and Kerry Duker. She was born in Woodbridge, Virginia, and raised in her family home in Hughesville, Maryland. She attended St. Charles High School, Waldorf, Md...
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Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80,

Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80,

Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80 of Leonardtown, passed away on October 30, 2024 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 15, 1944 in Daystrom, NC to the late Henry Thompson and Stella Mae Oxendine. Sylvia was a...
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MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob)

MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob)

MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob), passed away November 2, 2024 at his home in Lusby, MD after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. Born on February 16th in Milford CT to John Thomas and Roma (Wynkoop) Bullock, Bob was known as Robbie to his friends and family growing up in the Point Beach area...
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Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75,

Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75,

Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75, of Owings, MD, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 27, 1949, in Cheverly, MD. to Julia M. (Miller) and Robert A. White. Greg grew up in Bladensburg, graduated from Bladensburg Senior High, class of 1969, and in 1970...
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Mary M. Krug, 82,

Mary M. Krug, 82,

Mary M. Krug, a resident of the Collington Retirement Community in Mitchellville, Maryland, died on November 1 at the age of 82. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019. Mary was born to Robert E. and Elsie (Hatfield) Maddox in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 1942. She was raised in the Anacostia area...
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Sally Martin Hamilton, 70,

Sally Martin Hamilton, 70,

Sally Martin Hamilton, 70, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born on April 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Sally was the beloved daughter of the late Kathryne and William “Bill” Wolfe. Sally was known for her unwavering love of family, her...
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Kyle Lee Austin Blevins

Kyle Lee Austin Blevins

Kyle Lee Austin Blevins Services Celebration of Life Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 1015 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678
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Charles Carl Moser, 94,

Charles Carl Moser, 94,

Charles Carl Moser, 94, of Owings passed away October 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 3, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to Leroy Carrol and Delmar Diet (Mohle) Moser. Charles attended Hargrave Military Academy and joined the United States Navy in 1947. He served as a signalman aboard the USS Wasp in...
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Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68,

Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68,

Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on January 11, 1956, in St. Cloud, MN, Michelle was the daughter of Mary Katherine Stein and Jack Kockler. Michelle was the oldest of three siblings. She grew up as a military brat...
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David Wayne Lamb Jr., 36,

David Wayne Lamb Jr., 36,

David Wayne Lamb Jr., 36, of California, Maryland passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Hospital on October 27, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1988, to Elizabeth Victoria Lamb and David Wayne Lamb Sr. David was a kind and caring person; a true friend to anyone who knew him.  He loved spending time...
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Josephine Carmella Stiles, aged 86,

Josephine Carmella Stiles, aged 86,

Josephine Carmella Stiles, aged 86, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on May 18, 1938, in Alexandria, VA, to the late Stanley and Lois Louise Rinaldo. Josephine dedicated more than 25 years as a bookkeeper at Alexander & Cleaver Law Firm. She...
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Emmett Lloyd Fowler IV, 31,

Emmett Lloyd Fowler IV, 31,

Emmett Lloyd Fowler IV, 31, of Aquasco, MD, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1993 in Prince Georges County, MD to his parents, the late Emmett “Lloyd” Fowler III and Donja L. (Cook) Fowler. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett...
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OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81,

OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81,

OSCM(SW) Robert Alfred Clements, USN, (Ret.), 81, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on October 14, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Robert James Clements and Dorothy (nee: Wiggins) Clements Smith. He was a remarkable individual...
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Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr

Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr

Zane Oliver Rettstatt, Jr passed away on Oct 24, 2024 at the age of 64.  He worked for over 20 years as a project manager for the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works, receiving a commendation for his dedicated service when he retired in 2022.  He was a lifelong Redskins/Commanders fan and avid...
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Rosa Alonzo Aguilar, 88,

Rosa Alonzo Aguilar, 88,

Rosa Alonzo Aguilar, 88, of Lanham passed away October 24, 2024. She was born March 1, 1936 in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Juan Francisco Alonzo Garcia and Matilde Carmen Sofia Girr Scheel. Rosa moved to the United States in 1960 and married Adolfo Aguilar in 1964. They lived in Washington, DC and Brentwood before...
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Helen “Grammie” Armiger Montfort, 89,

Helen “Grammie” Armiger Montfort, 89,

Helen “Grammie” Armiger Montfort, 89, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Born on November 16, 1934, in Washington, D.C, Helen was the daughter of Marigold (Umberger) and Lorin Hopkins Armiger. Helen enjoyed playing softball in her younger years, and her passion for...
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Diane Ramsey, 81,

Diane Ramsey, 81,

Diane Ramsey, 81, passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Diane was born on September 4, 1943, in Nelson County, Virginia to the late Aubrey and Carrie Fitzgerald. Diane is also preceded in death by her husband William C. Ramsey. Originally from Montebello, Virginia, Diane moved to Calvert...
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Nancy Taylor McQueeney

Nancy Taylor McQueeney

Nancy Taylor McQueeney, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Prince Frederick, MD, at the age of 89. Born on September 16, 1935, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Mildred Caldwell Taylor and Robert Arthur Taylor, both of whom predeceased her. Nancy was a wonderful mother...
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John Mark Read

John Mark Read

John Mark Read, affectionately known as “Jack,” age 72, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Born on November 6, 1951, in Newport News, Virginia, John was the beloved son of the late Nancy Read Whitacre and Frank Garvin Read. John is survived by...
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Barbara J. Crawford-Gaines, 80,

Barbara J. Crawford-Gaines, 80,

Barbara J. Crawford-Gaines, 80, of Tracys Landing, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on October 15, 2024. Barbara was born on September 09, 1944, and was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Ogle. She was born with a caring soul that she shared with the world and a deep loyalty...
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