Obituaries

Mary Ellen Eagan, 81

Mary Ellen Eagan, 81

Mary Ellen Eagan, 81, of Huntingtown passed away January 13, 2020. She was born August 23, 1938 in Washington, D.C., to Harry Theodore and Helen Bertha DeJarnette. Mary Ellen grew up in DC and later moved with her family to Riverdale. She graduated from Northwestern High School and attended Washington School for Secretaries. Mary...
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Joanna D. Turner

Born and raised in Washington D.C. and married Ken Turner in 1949 moving to Maryland. They were long time residents of Calvert County after Ken’s retirement. She moved in with Carol and Andy after Ken’s death and finally moved to Haines City FL in 2015. She is survived by her children, Carol (Andy) and...
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Richard Michael Burns

Richard Michael Burns

Richard Michael Burns, devoted husband, family man, and friend, tipped his hat in parting on December 18, 2019. Though beset by chronic health issues over recent years, nothing would diminish his determination, spirit, or sense of humor. When the end of his journey finally did come, he passed peacefully amid the love of his...
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William Albert “Billy” Dowell, 85

William Albert “Billy” Dowell, 85

William Albert “Billy” Dowell, 85, of Sunderland passed away January 13, 2020. William Albert Dowell was born December 2, 1934. He was the youngest of 6 and the last family member to be born at home. Upon graduating high school, his music teacher said she could get him into the Peabody Institute. If you...
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Justin Robert “Cheech” Belanger, 31

Justin Robert “Cheech” Belanger, 31

Justin Robert “Cheech” Belanger, 31, of Huntingtown passed away January 11, 2020. He was born August 12, 1988 in Prince Frederick to Robert John and Casondra Marie (Walsh) Belanger. Justin was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Northern High School in 2007. He was employed as a truck and heavy equipment mechanic with Grzybowski...
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Sherry Ann Pate, 64

Sherry Ann Pate, 64

Sherry Ann Pate, 64, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Calvert County, MD passed away January 8, 2020 at Georgetown University Hospital. Sherry was born April 2, 1955 in Bethesda, MD to Peggy Ann (Posey) and Lawrence William Brown. She was raised in Wheaton and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1973. She was a...
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Roger Dale Smith Sr., 60

Roger Dale Smith Sr., 60

Roger Dale Smith Sr., 60, lifelong resident of Wallville, MD went home to heaven Thursday January 9th, 2020 to be with his late parents James & F. Louise Smith, daughter Lisa, brothers Eddie and Lee, and sister Donna Raye. Roger was a loving husband to Bernice of 21 years, caring father to Staci (Lusby),...
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Elmer Wayland “Elmo” Lewis, Jr., 82

Elmer Wayland “Elmo” Lewis, Jr., 82

Elmer Wayland “Elmo” Lewis, Jr., 82, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his family by his side. Elmo was born on May 6, 1937 in Washington, D.C., to the late Elmer Wayland Lewis, Sr. and Virginia Dale (Hamilton) Lewis. Elmo...
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Howard Pearson Loux III, 67

Howard Pearson Loux III, 67

Howard Pearson Loux III, 67, of Waldorf, MD passed away at his home on December 15, 2019. Born 3/26/52 in Hilltown, PA, he was the son of Howard Pearson Loux, Jr. and Betty Jane Fox and the stepson of Charles Fox. He was preceded in death by both parents and his stepfather. Howard met...
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Sloan Walter Reynolds, 3 Months

Sloan Walter Reynolds, 3 Months

Sloan Walter Reynolds, 3 months, of California, Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. Born on October 6, 2019, in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Patrick and Shelby Reynolds. Sloan was the happiest baby in the world; most notably recognized by his humongous cheeks, multiple chins, and gummy grin. He adored...
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Ida Mae Gannon, 82

Ida Mae Gannon, 82

Ida Mae Gannon, 82, of LaPlata, MD departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. surrounded by her loving family. Ida Mae was born January 20, 1937 in Washington, D.C. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert Kaplan and Ruby Mae (Croson) Kaplan. She was...
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Elisabeth Ann Follett, 84

Elisabeth Ann Follett, 84

Elisabeth Ann Follett, 84, of Solomons, MD, passed away at Asbury Nursing Home on January 4, 2020. Born on April 28, 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George E. Wells and Helen Gray. Elisabeth moved to Southern Maryland in 1970 and married her beloved husband, Charles V. Follett in...
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Albert F. Andrade Jr., 91

Albert F. Andrade Jr., 91

Albert F. Andrade Jr., 91, of Owings, MD passed away on January 2, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in Yuma, AZ he was a son of the late Judith (Lavendar) and Albert F. Andrade Sr.. He was the beloved husband of Ethel (Owens) Andrade. They celebrated their seventy-first wedding anniversary in November 2019....
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Mary Loretta Beavan Norris, 98

Mary Loretta Beavan Norris, 98

Mary Loretta Beavan Norris, 98, passed away on January 4, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 7, 1921 in Leonardtown, Maryland to Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan, both deceased. She was a life-long resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in...
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Christopher Drew Trott, 61

Christopher Drew Trott, 61

Christopher Drew Trott, 61, a lifelong resident of Galesville, MD passed away suddenly December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1958 in Annapolis, MD to Jean (Siegert) and Calvin C. Trott. He graduated from Southern High School in 1976. He was a self-employed house painting contractor, and owned and operated...
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Joan Crismond Thorp, 82

Joan Crismond Thorp, 82

Joan Crismond Thorp 82 of Marbury, MD. passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 in LaPlata, MD. She was born on May 3, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Earl M. Crismond. She is also predeceased by her husband Jess R. Thorp. Joan is survived by her son, Martin Thorp (Darlene) and her...
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Diane Tippett, 52

Diane Tippett, 52

Diane Tippett, 52, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Diane was born on October 15, 1967 in Vero Beach, FL to the late John Roger Linley and Suzanne (Henning) Linley. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech),...
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Donald Robert Lash, 68

Donald Robert Lash, 68

Donald Robert Lash, 68, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2019 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with his loving family at his side. Born on September 16, 1951 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Joseph Lancaster Lash and Jane Eleanor (Galloway) Lash. Donald was a dedicated and highly...
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David R. Lokitis, 67

David R. Lokitis, 67

David R. Lokitis, 67 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2019 peacefully at home. David was born May 29, 1952 in Norwood, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary (Ivoskus) Lokitis. He graduated from the Massasoit Community College in 1978. David married the love of his life, Sheila Lokitis (Lallier) on March 12, 1988...
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James Larry Jenkins (Bubba), 85

James Larry Jenkins (Bubba), 85

James Larry Jenkins (Bubba), 85 of Indian Head Maryland, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Bubba was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and printer by trade, he had many hobbies and interests but was especially passionate about fishing and gardening. He was a lifelong Redskin fan and a respected, loving family man. Bubba...
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Rachel Elizabeth Connell

Rachel Elizabeth Connell

Rachel Elizabeth Connell passed away Saturday, December 28th at the young age of 27. For anyone who knew Rachel knew her to be a free spirit with a determined personality… staying true to herself every second. Rachel had a few struggles in life, not unlike anyone else that you know but she was a...
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Henry E. McKoy

Henry E. McKoy

Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Henry E. McKoy departed this earthly life in LaPlata, Maryland. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Alfred St. Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment is private.
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Roy Alfred Martin

Roy Alfred Martin

Peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, Roy Alfred Martin departed this earthly life in Jacksonville, FL. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am until Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church 5700 St. Bernard’s Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Interment will follow at National Harmony Cemetery...
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Herbert A. Lyles

Herbert A. Lyles

Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Herbert A. Lyles departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will gather on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1600 Morris Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment is private.
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Patricia Ann Carter

Patricia Ann Carter

Peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Patricia Ann Carter departed this earthly life. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7800 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment is private.
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