Obituaries

Nellie “Jeannine” Morrow, 78,

Nellie “Jeannine” Morrow, 78,

Nellie “Jeannine” Morrow, 78, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on July 23, 2024 with her family by her side at her home. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Cottage Grove, Lane County, OR, the daughter of Nellie Emma (Frasieur) and Henry Harold Cooper. Jeannine shared countless stories of her childhood, her love...
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Margaret Gardner Swann, 76,

Margaret Gardner Swann, 76,

Margaret Gardner Swann, 76, of Grasonville passed away July 23, 2024. She was born January 30, 1948 in Baltimore to William and Marion (Shelby) Gardner.  Following her retirement from Verizon Communications, Margaret and her husband Gerry relocated to Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  She loved living on the creek in the Prospect Bay Community where she...
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Grace Lorraine Palmer

Grace Lorraine Palmer

Grace Lorraine Palmer of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on September 30, 1944 to the late Harold Johnson and Grace Gaines Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Palmer of Odenton, MD and Donna French (Larry Louden) of Lexington Park,...
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Richard Eugene Clark

Richard Eugene Clark

Richard Eugene Clark, affectionately known as “Dickie”, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in Wytheville, VA to Sydney Neff Clark and Oma Fowler Clark on January 29, 1943. Dickie often reminisced about stories from his childhood when his grandmother lived with them in the mountains of...
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Eugene “Fritz” Alvin Entwisle, 97,

Eugene “Fritz” Alvin Entwisle, 97,

Eugene “Fritz” Alvin Entwisle, 97, of Port Republic, MD, peacefully passed away on August 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On June 5, 1927, Fritz was born in Forestville, Maryland to Robert and Edna Entwisle. After graduation, he worked at Ford Motor Company in Washington DC as a mechanic for 18 years until he...
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John Edward Becker, Jr., 78,

John Edward Becker, Jr., 78,

John Edward Becker, Jr., 78, from Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH, to John “Eddie” and Marie Becker. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and dedicated over 20 years to...
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Alyce Lynne McGuffie, 85,

Alyce Lynne McGuffie, 85,

Alyce Lynne McGuffie, 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. She was born March 31, 1939 in Hundred, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hubert Clark and Hazel Eleanor Pierce. Mrs. McGuffie was predeceased in death by her husband, David Ray McGuffie and son Dan McGuffie. Lynne worked as a...
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Benedict “Junior” Constantine Montgomery, Jr., 86,

Benedict “Junior” Constantine Montgomery, Jr., 86,

Benedict “Junior” Constantine Montgomery, Jr., 86, of Benedict, MD, passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born in Welcome, Maryland to Benedict and Viola Montgomery on December 15, 1937. Junior grew up on farms throughout Southern Maryland, loving the work, and seeing the rewards, and people. He regularly told stories of that time...
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Judy Pearl (McGranahan/Morazes) Pulvirenti, 76,

Judy Pearl (McGranahan/Morazes) Pulvirenti, 76,

Judy Pearl (McGranahan/Morazes) Pulvirenti, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On June 30, 1948, Judy was born in Norristown, PA to Hugh A. and Pearl K. McGranahan. Judy graduated from Methacton High School in 1966. Once her children were in school, she dedicated her time...
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Joseph Edward Cheseldine, 84

Joseph Edward Cheseldine, 84

Joseph Edward Cheseldine, 84, of Newburg, Maryland passed away on July 18, 2024, at home. He was born in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 1940, to Joseph and Blanche Cheseldine. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Blanche Cheseldine. Joe is survived by his wife, Wilda, and sons, Joseph Jr. (Denise)...
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Beloved Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Member Passes Away

Beloved Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Member Passes Away

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has announced with deep sorrow the passing of one of their cherished members, Kay O’Connor. Kay, who dedicated over 25 years of her life to the Fire Department’s Auxiliary and the Fire Department, was a pillar of the community, known for her unwavering commitment and warm personality. Kay’s...
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Elizabeth Anne Hance

Elizabeth Anne Hance

Elizabeth Anne Hance, known to her friends as Anne, passed away peacefully on July 9,2024 at the Brandywine Living in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was born March 31, 1934, in Baltimore, MD. After graduating from high school in 1955 Anne married the love of her life Rodney Hance and went on to spend 67...
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Mabel Lucille “Mickie” Andersen, 87,

Mabel Lucille “Mickie” Andersen, 87,

Mabel Lucille “Mickie” Andersen, 87 of Lusby, MD, passed away on July 9, 2024 in Waldorf, MD. Born January 6, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Esme Bine Burton and Daisey Bell (Loftis) Burton. Mickie was a server at the Flagship Restaurant at the Wharf, Washington, DC through the 60’s...
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Elizabeth Howe Chief Jolie, 80,

Elizabeth Howe Chief Jolie, 80,

Elizabeth Howe Chief Jolie, 80, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. She was born February 26,1944, in Chicago, Illinois, as the only child of Raymond Benjamin Chief and Elizabeth deJarnette Howe Chief. Elizabeth was raised by her parents on the Navajo, Sisseton, Pine Ridge, and Rosebud reservations. She loved to share her repertoire...
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Gilbert (Bud) Obie Bowling, Sr.,

Gilbert (Bud) Obie Bowling, Sr.,

Gilbert (Bud) Obie Bowling, Sr., of LaPlata, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2024. Bud was born on April 4, 1934, to the late Obediah and Bernice Bowling. He was a lifelong resident of Charles County and graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and...
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Alexander Carl Jaffurs, 55,

Alexander Carl Jaffurs, 55,

Alexander Carl Jaffurs, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine O’Connell Jaffurs and loving father to Nicholas and Gina.  Also survived by his brothers; Jason and Rip Jaffurs as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alex was born on November 21st,...
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Montague Naomi Robertson D’Ottavio, 96,

Montague Naomi Robertson D’Ottavio, 96,

Montague Naomi Robertson D’Ottavio, 96 of Warm Springs, VA. She was the devoted wife of Michael Mario D’Ottavio, who preceded her in death. She was born December 2, 1927 in Bath County, VA, the daughter of the late Rev. George Robertson and Carrie Green Robertson. She was the loving mother of Joseph M. D’Ottavio...
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Betty Lea Thompson, 93,

Betty Lea Thompson, 93,

Betty Lea Thompson, 93, peacefully passed away at her home on July 17, 2024. She was surrounded by her family who cared for and comforted her in her final days. Betty was born in Brandywine, WV to Forest and Beulah Hartman on Sept. 9, 1930. On June 1, 1949, Betty was married to the...
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Joseph “Joe Joe” Francis Yates, 64,

Joseph “Joe Joe” Francis Yates, 64,

Joseph “Joe Joe” Francis Yates, 64, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on July 11, 2024. Joe Joe was born on August 19, 1959, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late Thomas Benedict Yates and the late Agnes Bernice Young Yates. Joe Joe was a passionate Washington Redskins fan. He held on to the team’s original...
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Dorothy Ann (D.A.) Davidson, 68,

Dorothy Ann (D.A.) Davidson, 68,

Dorothy Ann (D.A.) Davidson, 68, of Churchton, MD, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2024. On June 4, 1956, Dorothy was born in Washington, DC to Charles and Esther (Hall) Daugherty. Dorothy was blessed with three children, Roy Brown (Trena) of Churchton, MD, Crystal Brown (Deric) of Churchton, MD, and Matthew Brown (April) of...
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John Wesley Baden

John Wesley Baden

John Wesley Baden, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 60 years old. He is predeceased by Paul – his father, and survived by his devoted wife – Gloria, his mother – Carolyn, their two beloved children – Victoria...
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Becky Lee Zis, 73,

Becky Lee Zis, 73,

Becky Lee Zis, 73, of Charlotte Hall, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024. On July 2, 1951, Becky was born to William and Dora Kitchen in Takoma Park, MD. In 1993, she began work as a secretary for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. She enjoyed what she did for a living and loved...
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Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65,

Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65,

Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65, passed away July 11, 2024, at his home in Hollywood, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born in Scotland, MD to Mary Catherine “Sissy” (nee: Hayden) Dean of Hollywood, MD, and the late Joseph Linus Dean, Sr. Joey was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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Preston Daniel Foster, 59,

Preston Daniel Foster, 59,

Preston Daniel Foster, 59, passed away on July 5, 2024. Born on May 30, 1965 in Annapolis, Maryland, Preston was the son of Bruce Ellen (Tedder) Saville and Raymond Coleman Foster. Preston was raised in Wayson’s Corner and Forestville, Maryland, and was a long-time resident of Calvert County. He worked as a carpenter, and...
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James Oscar Nicholson, 35,

James Oscar Nicholson, 35,

James Oscar Nicholson, 35, of Lusby passed away July 4, 2024. He was born June 27, 1989, to Oscar Taft IV and Tina Marie (Lewis) Nicholson. James grew up in Lusby and graduated from Patuxent High School in 2007. He enjoyed working with his hands and was an entrepreneur of everything including becoming a...
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