Obituaries

William Jess “Deacon Bill” Nickerson, Sr.

William Jess “Deacon Bill” Nickerson, Sr.

William Jess “Deacon Bill” Nickerson, Sr. of Compton, MD, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on December 25, 1934, in Livingston, Montana to his parents, the late Jess William Nickerson and Clara Wilde Nickerson. Deacon Bill is predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years,...
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Cynthia Kay “Kathy” Fuller

Cynthia Kay “Kathy” Fuller

Cynthia Kay “Kathy” Fuller of Loveville, MD, passed away on December 8, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, to her parents. the late Robert Dale and Kathleen (Harris) Helget. Kathy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Joseph Daniel “Danny” Fuller and her two sons,...
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Catherine Virginia Oden

Catherine Virginia Oden

Catherine Virginia Oden of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 10, 1937, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Steven Hillary Johnson and Alice Virginia Day. Catherine is survived by daughters, Candy Meyers (Teddy), Terry Russell (Willy) and Stephanie Casselman...
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Sandra Kay McNeely, 78,

Sandra Kay McNeely, 78,

Sandra Kay McNeely, 78, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after her battle with liver cancer. She was born March 1, 1946 in Waynesburg, PA to the late George and Evelyn Knisely Swaniger. After graduating West Greene High school (1954) she moved to Maryland to work at the US Department of...
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Isobel Ingalls Ricketts, 94,

Isobel Ingalls Ricketts, 94,

Isobel Ingalls Ricketts, 94, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at her home with her husband at her side. Born in Leonardtown on February 3, 1930, she was the loving daughter of Edgar Terry Ingalls and Agnes Marie Griffin Ingalls. Isobel was a St. Mary’s County native but moved to...
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Shirley Irene Bond Watson

Shirley Irene Bond Watson

Shirley Irene Bond Watson was born on November 2, 1936, to the late William Goode Bond and Irma Irene Bond. She married the love of her life, the late Russell G. Watson Sr., on June 18, 1955. Together they raised a family in Brandywine, MD, and shared a wonderful 50+ years together before Russell’s...
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Elizabeth “Bet” Pace Marsh, 72

Elizabeth “Bet” Pace Marsh, 72

Elizabeth “Bet” Pace Marsh, 72 of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 5, 2024 at St. Marys Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD.  after a several year’s long fight with Corticobasal Degeneration. She was born on October 12, 1952 in Riverton, NJ to the late Harvey Melburn Pace and May Ward Pace. On November 21,...
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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dawn Dement

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dawn Dement

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dawn Dement of California, passed away on December 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on May 31, 1957, she was the oldest daughter of Gladys Katrine Dement and the late Leonard Chester Dement. Jackie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She attended Great Mills Elementary, Esperanza Middle and Great...
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Donna Kay Langley (Trossbach)

Donna Kay Langley (Trossbach)

Donna Kay Langley (Trossbach) was born on June 5, 1955, in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Philbert Leon (Jimmy) Langley and Helen Marie Forrest Langley. She grew up in Great Mills, MD and later moved to Dameron where she lived most of her life. Donna married Paul Trossbach in 1973 and was married for...
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Deborah McClure Headley

Deborah McClure Headley

Deborah McClure Headley of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born December 8, 1955 to William and Shirley McClure. Deborah is predeceased by her parents, she is survived by her husband Steven Headley of Mechanicsville, MD, and her brother Billy McClure of Waldorf, MD. She lived a beautiful life filled...
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Donna Louise Oliver

Donna Louise Oliver

Donna Louise Oliver of Lothian, MD, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1960, to Robert and Faith Doran in Washington, DC. She had three beloved children: Noble Oliver II from Brandywine, MD, Howard Oliver from Lothian, MD and Dawn Thomas from Brandywine,...
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Betty Jo Bowden

Betty Jo Bowden

Betty Jo “Bo” Bowden, 77, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on December 7, 2024 at her residence. Born December 25, 1946 in Lenoir City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Smith and Willie Mary (Wallace) Smith. Betty graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School in 1966....
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Alyssa Michele Holiday

Alyssa Michele Holiday

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Alyssa Michele Holiday (nee Moroney) who passed away after a brief illness on December 6, 2024, at the age of 47. Alyssa was born on May 26, 1977, at Prince George’s Community...
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Brittney Marie Curtin

Brittney Marie Curtin

Brittney Marie Curtin, 35, of Huntingtown passed away December 5, 2024. She was born October 25, 1989 to Christopher Conrad and Deborah Jean (Daughety) Curtin. Brittney grew up in Huntingtown and attended Huntingtown High School. She enjoyed shopping, getting her hair done, tinkering with cars in the garage, and fishing with her family. Brittney...
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Lynda Mae Bowman

Lynda Mae Bowman

Lynda M Bowman of Lusby, Maryland was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 81. Lynda was born at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC on October 3, 1943, to James and Doris Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald Bowman, her stepdaughter Ronda...
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Joseph “Joey” Welch

Joseph “Joey” Welch

Joseph “Joey” Welch, passed away at the age of 58 on the afternoon of November 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Big Joe” Welch. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Welch and Ashley Ramsey, his mother Deanna Welch, siblings Andy Welch, Lisa Welch, and Christina Fincham, his grandchildren...
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Harry Chandler Finch, Jr, 72,

Harry Chandler Finch, Jr, 72,

Harry Chandler Finch, Jr, 72, of Mechanicsville Maryland, passed away on November 21, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Harry will always be remembered for his compassion, witty jokes, and devotion to his family. Born on March 8, 1952, in Washington DC, Harry spent...
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William Franklin Bowen

William Franklin Bowen

William Franklin Bowen, affectionately known as “Flap” or “Frankie” passed away November 12, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was born February 13, 1945 in Prince Frederick to Glenn William and Dorothy (Norfolk) Bowen. Flap was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. He worked for Bob...
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Frederick James Stehle, 79,

Frederick James Stehle, 79,

Frederick James Stehle, 79, of Saint Leonard, Maryland, passed away on November 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born September 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Stehle. Fred was preceded in death by his sister Grace DeMarco. Fred spent the majority of his life...
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Ilse Rosemarie Metz, 85,

Ilse Rosemarie Metz, 85,

Ilse Rosemarie Metz, 85, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Kensington, MD, passed away on November 22, 2024 at Adventist Hospital, White Oak. Born December 10, 1938 in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl Hofmann and Maria (Stadler) Hofmann. Ilse immigrated from Munich, Germany, arriving May 11, 1954 on the...
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John Raymond “Ray” Lankford, Jr., 75,

John Raymond “Ray” Lankford, Jr., 75,

John Raymond “Ray” Lankford, Jr., 75, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 18, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 9, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Raymond Lankford, Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Martin) Lankford. Ray graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1967. He...
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Nancy Virginia Bolinger

Nancy Virginia Bolinger

Nancy Virginia Bolinger passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, NC after a long illness. She was born in Arlington, VA on March 2, 1950 to Robert C. and Neola W. Bolinger. She spent much of her youth in Charles County, MD and graduated from LaPlata High School, then went on to...
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Colleen Louise Snider, 68,

Colleen Louise Snider, 68,

On November 22, 2024, Colleen Louise Snider, 68, passed away. Colleen was born on August 13, 1956, in Maryland to parents Joseph and Bernice Moore. Colleen enjoyed her work as a bartender for the Tavern. She loved being able to meet new customers who came in. She had a knack for making everyone feel...
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Nancy Ann Kemmis, 91,

Nancy Ann Kemmis, 91,

Nancy Ann Kemmis, 91, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on November 22, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Kalispell, Montana to the late James Leslie Wheeler and Tabitha Isabella (nee: Norris) Wheeler. Nancy was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana and in her heart...
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Marjorie Ridgell, 92,

Marjorie Ridgell, 92,

Marjorie Ridgell, 92, of Scotland, MD, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Scotland, MD. Born on October 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Adelaide and Linwood Trossbach. Marjorie was the loving wife of the late Charles E. Ridgell, Jr. She is survived by her children, Beverly and John A. Morrison...
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