Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Shaffer, 75

Patricia “Pat” Shaffer, 75

Patricia “Pat” Shaffer, 75 of Great Mills, MD formerly from Cumberland, MD passed away on July 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1945 in Cumberland, MD, and was the daughter of the late Eleanor Moyer and Paul Jacob Moyer. Pat was the loving wife of James Shaffer whom she...
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Jannette Proffitt Norris, “Jan”, 72

Jannette Proffitt Norris, “Jan”, 72

Jannette Proffitt Norris, “Jan”, 72, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 13, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Ruth Rebecca Proffitt and Oscar Wayne Proffitt. Jan was the loving wife of J. Harry “Chip” Norris III, whom she...
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Lois Richards Rohde

Lois Richards Rohde

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, aka G- Gma, Lois Irene Richards Rohde, has passed from this life to the next and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With family by her side, she passed peacefully on July 18, 2020. She was 90. Born on Palm Sunday,...
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Paul Arthur McKoy

Paul Arthur McKoy

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Paul Arthur McKoy, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all whose lives he touched. He passed on July 11th, 2020 while surrounded by loved ones at his residence in Lusby, MD. He was 64 years old. Paul was born on January 9,...
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Richard Scott “Nat” Conatser

Richard Scott “Nat” Conatser

Born December 20, 1960, in Burbank, California and raised in Simi Valley, Scott passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family following a year-long battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Leon “Travis” and Shirley Conatser and is survived by his four...
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Richard G. Lewis

Richard G. Lewis

Richard G. Lewis born August 18, 1945, a longtime resident of Huntingtown, MD left this Earth on July 12, 2020 after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. Richard immigrated to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area from Ontario, Canada in 1967. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran and Bronze...
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Dawn Allison Rock, 56

Dawn Allison Rock, 56

Dawn Allison Rock, 56 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 14, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Dawn was born on December 19, 1963 in Camp Springs, MD to the late Harley L. Lawrence and Jean L. Tefft Lawrence. Dawn is a 1981 graduate of Suitland High School. She is a...
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Anita Louise Peacock, 52

Anita Louise Peacock, 52

Anita Louise Peacock, 52 of Ridge, MD passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2020 at her home in Ridge, MD. Anita was born on November 20, 1967 in Calvert County, MD to the late James Lawrence Peacock, Sr. and Anita Louise Walton. She has taken care of her long-time companion, Daniel Mark “Donnie” Thompson...
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Janice Margaret Henderson Spotz, 80

Janice Margaret Henderson Spotz, 80

Janice Margaret Henderson Spotz, age 80, of La Plata, MD, passed away peacefully July 6, 2020. She was born April 11, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Margaret Munn and Harry Henderson. She graduated from Penn State in 1961, married that summer and moved to MD to pursue her teaching career. She taught at Indian...
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Roberto Chavez, 85

Roberto Chavez, 85

Roberto Chavez, 85, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on July 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1935 in El Salvador to the late Nicolas Chavez and Sara Benavides. Mr. Chavez was a driven man who brought his family to the United States of...
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Lillian Yvonne (Eve) Mills Alderson, 84

Lillian Yvonne (Eve) Mills Alderson, 84

Lillian Yvonne (Eve) Mills Alderson, 84, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on July 15, 2020 at her home. Born on February 8, 1936 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Lillian Evon Mills (Ryan) and Kemper Lee Mills. On July 22, 1989 she married her beloved husband, James Alderson. The...
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Barney Christopher Dean, 46

Barney Christopher Dean, 46

Barney Christopher Dean, 46 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 9, 2020 at his home. Barney was born on March 16, 1974 in Prince George’s County, Maryland to Lillie Mae Green of Lexington Park, MD and the late James Michael Dean. Barney was employed as a Warehouse Manager for Northeastern Supply Company....
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Charles “Chuck” Paul Beining, 82

Charles “Chuck” Paul Beining, 82

Charles “Chuck” Paul Beining, 82 of Drayden, MD passed away on July 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1938 in McKeys, PA to the late Edward Beining and Gertrude (Atkinson) Beining. On July 28, 1955, Chuck married his beloved wife, Mary Agnes Bean Beining...
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Ellyn Jane Van Gilder, 70

Ellyn Jane Van Gilder, 70

Ellyn Jane Van Gilder, 70, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on July 17, 2020 at her home. Born on May 28, 1950 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Sullivan (Coulter) and Edward F. Sullivan. On April 3, 1971, Ellyn married the love of her life, Lawrence J. Van...
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James Alvin Johnson, Jr., 69

James Alvin Johnson, Jr., 69

James Alvin Johnson, Jr., 69, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on July 16, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 14, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Alvin Johnson, Sr. and Anna Mae Unkle Johnson. He attended Little Flower Catholic School and graduated from Great...
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Willie Thomas

Willie Thomas

On June 22, 2020, Willie Thomas transitioned peacefully from his earthly home and began the journey to his eternal home. Born November 6, 1926, he lived through ninety-three years of challenges, triumphs and joys. Not only did he witness historical times and events, but in his own quiet, persistent, and determined spirit, he left...
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Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Long Time Member Michael T. Johnson

Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Long Time Member Michael T. Johnson

The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad sadly announce the passing of long time Auxiliary Member and Emergency Medical Services Responder Michael T. Johnson on Friday, July 10, 2020. Mike joined the SDVFDRS auxiliary in 2002 and immediately joined the famous “back kitchen grilling team”, taking over...
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Nathaniel Pace II

Nathaniel Pace II

Nathaniel Pace II, of Maryland, departed this earthly life Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Greensboro, NC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, July, 17, 2020 beginning at 9:00 am until time of private service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Live steam link: https://youtu.be/bV0DwRCmPYo
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Heartic Lee Taylor, Sr., 100

Heartic Lee Taylor, Sr., 100, of Lexington Park, Maryland, peacefully passed away at home on July 10, 2020. Heartic was born on September 20, 1919, in Dermott, Arkansas to Ollie Taylor and Anne Thomas. He moved to Chicago and later joined the United States Army in 1942 where he served as a Munition Worker...
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Thomas “ Tommy” John Miller Jr

Thomas “ Tommy” John Miller Jr

Thomas “ Tommy” John Miller Jr, passed away peacefully at home on 30 April 2020. He was born July 8, 1964 in Baltimore, MD to Thomas and Zetta Miller. Tommy graduated from La Plata High School in 1983. He later went on to work for, and retire from, the International Union of Operating Engineers, IUOE Local...
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Marilyn Lerette, 74

Marilyn Lerette, 74, of North Beach, MD formerly from Fairfax, VA passed away on June 29, 2020 in Prince Fredrick, MD. She was born on June 29, 1944 in Columbia, SC and was the daughter of the late Phyllis and Gerald Cross. Marilyn was the loving wife to the late Earle L. Lerette, Jr.,...
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Margaret “Maggie” Hathaway, 85

Margaret “Maggie” Hathaway, 85

Margaret “Maggie” Hathaway,85, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Ireland passed away on June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Ireland and was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Woods Garland and Matthew Gartland. Maggie is survived by her daughter Beverly Ann Bean of St. Mary’s...
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Marsha Ann Downs Guy

Marsha Ann Downs Guy

Marsha passed away peacefully at her home in Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Lillian Alice Guy and James Richard Downs. She is survived by her husband, Donnie, her brother, Ricky Downs of Mechanicsville, MD and her sister, Tere Vallandingham (Joe) of Clements,...
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Patricia Carolyn Griffith Biondi, 91

Patricia Carolyn Griffith Biondi, 91

Patricia Carolyn Griffith Biondi, 91, of Ridge, MD, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2020. She was born April 8, 1929 in Frederick, MD to the late Clyde Griffith and Myra Landella Etchinson Griffith. Patricia was an active long-time member of First Saints Community Church of Ridge. For many years she was...
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Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89

Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89

Bernard Francis Beavan “Bernie” “Pop”, 89 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 21, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan. Due to the death of his mother and father...
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