Obituaries

Betty Jean Stapf, 91

Betty Jean Stapf, 91

Betty Jean Stapf, 91, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 9, 2021 at Taylor Farm Assisted Living. She was born on August 30, 1930 in Rossville, Texas to the late Robert Pratt and Annie (Rice) Pratt. Betty grew up in Poteet Texas and graduated from Poteet high school in 1947. She was employed...
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James (Teddy) Theodore Bailey, 65

James (Teddy) Theodore Bailey, 65

James (Teddy) Theodore Bailey, 65, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2021 at St Mary’s Medical Hospital. Teddy was born on April 3, 1956 to Ethel Elizabeth Jackson and Louis Veron Bailey in LaPlata, MD. After growing up in Cobb Island, in 1969 he met Carol Lynn Bailey (Nichols) and...
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Edward Ernest Bowles

Edward Ernest Bowles

Edward Ernest Bowles of Leonardtown, MD died on December 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Leonardtown, MD on November 1, 1957 to the late Emma Charlotte (Lumpkins) Bowles. He is a long time resident of St. Mary’s County born and raised here. He was always known as a very hard worker....
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John “Johnny” Cornelius Tribett Jr., 75

John “Johnny” Cornelius Tribett Jr., 75

John “Johnny” Cornelius Tribett Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Radford, VA to the late John Cornelius Tribett Sr. and Edna Rachael (Wood) Tribett. Johnny met his wife, Lila J. Tribett and they married on January...
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Leroy Augustus Young

Leroy Augustus Young

Leroy Augustus Young was born in Washington, D.C. to the proud parents of Joseph Stanley, Sr., and Helen Simms Young. He was the second of two children. He attended school in the state of Maryland. He pursued higher education at New York City Community College. Leroy worked and retired from McGraw Hill Publisher Company...
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Ruth Adelle Izett Stewart

Ruth Adelle Izett Stewart

On December 13, 2021, Ruth Adelle Izett Stewart of Lexington Park, MD formally of St. Clements Shores peacefully this world. Born May 4, 1923 she was 98 at the time of her passing. She lived most of her childhood in Centerville, PA. Ruth married the love of her life, James A Stewart, April 26,...
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Charlotte Arvella Dove, 89

Charlotte Arvella Dove, 89

Charlotte Arvella Dove, 89, of Benedict, MD, passed away on December 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born Charlotte Arvella Southard on May 11, 1932 in Manassas, VA to John and Edna Southard. She was one of 15 children. Charlotte was the mother of...
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William Roland Brady Jr. “Sonny” 81

William Roland Brady Jr. “Sonny” 81

William Roland Brady Jr. “Sonny” 81, of Prince Frederick passed away on December 25, 2021. Born and raised in Prince Frederick, Sonny and his father were well-known and respected carpenters for many years. He was a devoted husband, proud father and long-time volunteer. Sonny served Calvert County at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief/Past President Roland “Sonny” Brady

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief/Past President Roland “Sonny” Brady

It is with deep regret that the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of Charter Member, Past Chief, Past President, Past Vice President, and BOD Member Roland “Sonny” Brady. Sonny’s loss to the department and the community will be deeply felt. Sonny served the community for over 56 years. He was a...
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Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past President

Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member and Past President

The Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of Life Member and Past President Dale Arbogast. Mr. Arbogast served as the President for several terms during the 1970s and 1980s. His legacy of service to the community has carried on through his children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren that are now involved in...
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Charles Bland, Jr.,”Bud”, 88

Charles Bland, Jr.,”Bud”, 88

Charles Bland, Jr.,”Bud”, 88, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on December 4, 2021, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born December 29, 1932 in Benbush, West Virginia to the late Charles Bland Sr. and Elizabeth Davis Bland. Charles was drafted into the Air Force, where he met his wife, and served for 4 years....
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Donald Graham Dawson, 66

Donald Graham Dawson, 66

Donald Graham Dawson, 66, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away suddenly on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1955 in Washington, DC to the late Albert Graham and Grace Joyce (Hopper) Dawson. Donald was an honorable member of the United States Navy from 1976 to 1978. Donald enjoyed spending time...
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Pastor Robert Eugene Myers, 57

Pastor Robert Eugene Myers, 57

Robert Eugene Myers 57 of Leonardtown, Maryland was called home by the Lord, Saturday November 27, 2021 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by family. Robert was born July 11, 1964 at Beverly Hospital in Montebello, California to the late Kaye Marie (Brendos) Clark and Leland Myers. The late Harry Leeland Clark...
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Richard Edward “Rick” Merrill, 73

Richard Edward “Rick” Merrill, 73

Richard Edward “Rick” Merrill, 73, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 5, 2021 at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on November 16, 1948 in Worchester, MA to the late Edward Francis Merrill and Barbara Maude Brush Merrill. Rick is a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High...
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Joyce Ann McCluney, 76

Joyce Ann McCluney, 76

Joyce Ann McCluney, 76, passed away in the Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia on November 30, 2021. She was born in Washington DC on July 9, 1945 to Primm Faire Harrison and Ann Rosaline Harrison. She was one (1) of two (2) children. Joyce was an exceptional mother dedicating her life to her...
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Timothy Shawn Gibson, 63

Timothy Shawn Gibson, 63

Timothy Shawn Gibson, 63, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1958 in Washington, DC to the late, Roy Leonard Gibson, Jr. and Joan Elizabeth (James, Gibson) Kratko. He was the oldest of four siblings that grew on the Little Big...
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Susanne Pearson “Sue” Evans

Susanne Pearson “Sue” Evans

Susanne Pearson “Sue” Evans of Leonardtown, MD died on December 1, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 30, 1945 and was the daughter of the late William B. and Retha M. Pearson. She is survived by her husband of 50 years,...
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Erica Justine Cox, 28

Erica Justine Cox, 28

Erica Justine Cox, 28, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1993 in Clinton, MD. She was affectionally called “Tena” by her mom, Sherry Selinske. Erica was a graduate of Chopticon High School and would go on to become a dental...
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William “Bill” Fenton Chapman, 83

William “Bill” Fenton Chapman, 83

William “Bill” Fenton Chapman, 83, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2021. He was born in Washington, DC on July 29, 1938 to William Edward Chapman and Grace Wilkerson Chapman. He was one of two children. Bill received his GED while he was serving his country in the...
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Cheryl Cynthia Dews, 52

Cheryl Cynthia Dews, 52

Cheryl Cynthia Dews, 52, of Capital Heights, MD went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Um Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD. Cheryl was born on July 18, 1969 to Vivian C. Waugh and Gerald Maurice Woodfork, Sr. She received her GED and continued to further...
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Pollyanne Walker Pearson, 86

Pollyanne Walker Pearson, 86

Our dearest mother, Pollyanne Walker Pearson, 86, of California, MD, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 in California, MD with her family at her side. She was born on November 7, 1935 in Miami, FL to the late Alexander Levette Walker, Jr. and Mary Louise Hobbs. At the age of 2, the family...
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Harry Thomas Gordon, 80

Harry Thomas Gordon, 80

Harry Thomas Gordon, 80, of Leonardtown, Maryland went home to be with the Lord the morning of December 2, 2021. Harry was born in Emporia, Virginia on August 8, 1941 to the late Sallie Kate Gay Gordon and Walter Eddard Gordon. He graduated from Greensville County High School in 1959, moved to Northern VA...
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MSgt. Paul Charles “Red” Steahl, USAF (Ret.), 67

MSgt. Paul Charles “Red” Steahl, USAF (Ret.), 67

MSgt. Paul Charles “Red” Steahl, USAF (Ret.), 67, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Washington, DC and adopted shortly afterward by the late Frank Martin Steahl and Elizabeth Mary Gerhart Steahl. On August 8, 1974, Red enlisted in...
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Royce Joseph Dennison, 90

Royce Joseph Dennison, 90

Royce Joseph Dennison, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Horace R. Dennison and Eleanor (Collins) Dennison. Royce honorably served in the United States Navy. He met and married, Ethel...
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Mary “Khackie” Russell McCurdy

Mary “Khackie” Russell McCurdy

Mary “Khackie” Russell McCurdy of Marriottsville, MD, MD passed away peacefully Nov 24, 2021 at Encore at Turf Valley, Ellicott City, MD. She was born on October 11, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Parrylee Russell Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Joy Russell. Khackie was born and raised in St. Mary’s County and...
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