Obituaries

Joseph Duane (Bubby) Knott, 77,

Joseph Duane (Bubby) Knott, 77,

Lifelong resident, Joseph Duane (Bubby) Knott, 77 passed away at Medstar SMH in Leonardtown, Maryland with his beloved family by his side. Bubby was born on September 1, 1946 in Leonardtown, Maryland to Joseph Irving Knott and Hazel Theresa Knott (Dyson).  He was one of nine children.  His parents owned and ran Take It...
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Patricia Ann “Darlene” Russell, 73,

Patricia Ann “Darlene” Russell, 73,

Patricia Ann “Darlene” Russell, 73, of Hollywood, MD passed away January 1, 2024 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 19, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Walter “Flug” Norris and Violet Elizabeth (nee: Greenwell) Norris. On May 16, 1970 Darlene married her beloved...
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John (Jack) Weir, 81,

John (Jack) Weir, 81,

John (Jack) Weir, 81, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on January 1, 2024. John was born September 6, 1942 to John Henry Weir and Claire Cecile Lessard of the Fairview section of Chicopee, Massachusetts. After graduating from Chicopee High School in 1961, John enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as...
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Marcus Tyrone Harris, Sr.

Marcus Tyrone Harris, Sr.

Marcus Tyrone Harris, Sr. was born to Joseph Emerick Barnes and Bernezia Elizabeth Harris Green on July 13, 1954, at Leonardtown Hospital in St. Mary’s County. He was raised in St. Mary’s City, MD. He departed this life all too soon, at the age of 69 on December 27, 2023. Preceding him in death...
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Mary Ann Turner, 83,

Mary Ann Turner, 83,

Mary Ann Turner, 83, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her “home on the hill” on December 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. On May 8, 1940, Mary Ann was born to Paul Benjamin and Mabel Virginia (Holt) Wise in Washington, DC. She immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. In 1958, Mary...
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Harry (Buster) Greathouse, 80,

Harry (Buster) Greathouse, 80,

Harry (Buster) Greathouse, 80, passed away at his home January 2nd, 2024, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born in Durbin, WV on November 9th, 1943, to Harper and Hazel Greathouse. He grew up surrounded by love, family, and country roads. He married the love of his life, Gloria Monk Greathouse, on August 2nd, 1964....
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Bryan Keith Collins, 52,

Bryan Keith Collins, 52,

Bryan Keith Collins, 52, of Holland Point passed away December 26, 2023. He was born January 12, 1971, in Bethesda to Gary William and Sharon Denise (Monica) Collins. Bryan was raised in Prince Frederick and graduated from Calvert High School. He attended ABC Electrical School for four years before becoming a Union electrician with...
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Dennis Blair Zimmerman, 70,

Dennis Blair Zimmerman, 70,

Dennis Blair Zimmerman, 70, of Rose Haven passed away December 26, 2023. He was born January 11, 1953 in Takoma Park to George William and Dorothy (Kelley) Zimmerman. Dennis grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He worked for PEPCO for over 30 years, retiring as safety supervisor. Following...
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Martha Jane “Aunt Jane’ Vick, 86,

Martha Jane “Aunt Jane’ Vick, 86,

Martha Jane “Aunt Jane’ Vick, 86, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 26, 2023 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Martha Jane Vick on November 11, 1937 to the late Rudyard Edgar and Catherine Turner Vick of Wilson, NC. Jane is remembered as having a colorful personality, and...
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Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Nutter, 76,

Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Nutter, 76,

Mildred Elizabeth “Millie” Nutter, 76, a lifelong resident of Calvert County passed away December 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 8, 1947, in Prince Frederick to Walter Hance Jr. and Alberta Elizabeth (Cochran) Williams. Millie grew up in Owings and graduated from Calvert High School in 1966. She...
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Danny Ray Sutphin, 63,

Danny Ray Sutphin, 63,

Danny Ray Sutphin, 63, of Prince Frederick passed away December 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. Danny owned and operated his family saw mill business, Sutphin Lumber Company. He was dedicated to his work and family. Danny was a very intelligent...
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Donald L. “Don” Evans, 84,

Donald L. “Don” Evans, 84,

Donald L. “Don” Evans, 84, of Hebron, MD passed away December 20, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born August 10, 1939 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Rita Barbara (Weyna) and John Joseph Evans. He was raised in Washington, D.C. and married Barbara Anne Raymond on May 28, 1957. Don and Barbara lived and...
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Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Therres, 63,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Therres, 63,

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Therres, 63, of Hughesville, MD passed away on December 25, 2023, at Bridgepoint Hospital after a long, hard-fought battle. She was born December 9, 1960, in St Mary’s County to Robert Burroughs (stepmother Phyllis Burroughs) of Mechanicsville, MD, and the late Joanne Roberts (stepfather Bill Roberts) formerly of Accokeek, MD. On...
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Timothy Rotzell, 76,

Timothy Rotzell, 76,

Timothy Rotzell, 76 of California, Maryland, formerly of North Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on December 24, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s with his daughter by his side. He was born on July 22, 1947 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Charles Rotzell and Mary Romayne (Heard) Rotzell. Tim graduated in 1965 from...
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Diamond Unique White, 27

Diamond Unique White, 27

Diamond Unique White, 27, perished on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home. Diamond made her debut on Wednesday, January 10, 1996, in a snowy blizzard at St. Mary’s Hospital to Portia and Darian White, Sr. Diamond received her education through the St. Mary’s County Public School System. She was a proud graduate of Chopticon...
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Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76,

Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76,

Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76, of California, MD passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 23, 1947, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Leon and Mabel L. Thompson Wood.  Joanie attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated in 1965.  She worked as a flight attendant,...
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VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., a community celebration of life was held at the Chancellors Run Regional Park located at 21905 Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. The funeral will be January 10, 2024., the family will release more details as they are confirmed. Please continue to keep the family and...
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Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52,

Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52,

Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born on November 14, 1971, he was the son of Clark James Crampton Sr. and the late Donna Marie Tessier. After completing his GED, He began his career in construction. He enjoyed playing cards, watching all sports, traveling,...
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June Ryan Matzen, 91,

June Ryan Matzen, 91,

June Ryan Matzen, 91, of Lothian, MD passed away December 18, 2023. She was born June 5, 1932 in Baltimore, MD, and was raised in Bladensburg, MD where she attended Bladensburg High School. June was employed as a bookkeeper with Citizens Bank for twenty years, and retired from the State of Maryland Child Support...
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Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20,

Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20,

Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20, of Lusby passed away December 17, 2023. She was born September 3, 2003, in Prince Frederick to Shanna Moreland and James R. Phipps, Jr. Emmalee was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Huntingtown High School in 2022, where she was a member of the marching band. She was currently employed...
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Ursula Ann Nevius, 87,

Ursula Ann Nevius, 87,

Ursula Ann Nevius, 87, of Shady Side passed away December 15, 2023. She was born August 19, 1936 in Washington, DC to Martin and Emily (Suszynski) Yurawecz. Ursula grew up in NW Washington, DC where she loved riding on the street cars. She earned an academic scholarship to attend St. Patrick’s Academy and excelled...
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Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher)

Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher)

Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher), of Broomes Island, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Calvert Heath Medical Center December 15, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1934 on Broomes Island, Maryland to the late John J. Pitcher, Jr. and Amy Elliott Pitcher. Ethel is also preceded in death by her sisters and...
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Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85,

Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85,

Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away December 15,2023 at his home. Robert was born on September 17, 1938 in Connelsville, Pennsylvania. At the age of 19, Robert joined the United States Coast Guard where he served on the USCGC Wistaria. He was stationed in Baltimore and spent his time...
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Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37,

Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37,

Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37, of Arnold passed away December 12, 2023. He was born July 18, 1986, in Johnstown, PA to Daniel Patrick and Catherine Ann (O’Leary) Sheridan. He was raised in Owings and moved with his family to Windward Key in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Northern High School in 2004. He has...
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Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86,

Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86,

Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born July 15, 1937 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Earlie L. and Hazel Hutchins. Beside his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Virginia Hutchins, daughter Mary Kit Peacock, son,...
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