James (Jim) Samuel Cooksey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Waldorf, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 16, 1945, to Samuel Louis Cooksey and Evelyn Lorraine Cooksey (Barron), Jim was a lifelong Southern Marylander. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda (Lange)...
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Thelma Keziah Arnold, 97, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Joe Monroe Keziah, Sr. and Gladys Merle (nee: Martin) Keziah. Thelma was a dedicated and skilled nurse...
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Barbara Jean Bailey, 59, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on July 9, 2025, while enjoying what she loved most, spending time with her beloved husband, son, and grandson. Born on August 30, 1965, at the Annapolis Naval Hospital, Barb was the daughter to Shirley and Donald Peeling, Sr. She was raised in Hollywood, MD,...
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Frederick (Fred) Baldwin Lothrop, 88, passed away peacefully at Charlo<e Hall Veterans home on June 11, 2025. Born in Guatemala on October 19, 1936, he was the son of the late Norman Lothrop and Lois Moulton Lothrop. Fred is survived by his two daughters Patricia Ann Lothrop of Waldorf, MD, Catherine Lothrop Taylor (Mark)...
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Toni, who peacefully transitioned on June 13, 2025. Born Toni Lorene Williams, and later becoming Toni Lorene Mitchell, she was born on December 23, 1957 in Waukegan, Illinois, at St. Therese Hospital. She was 67 years old at the time of...
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Patricia Ann Simonetta, lovingly known as Patti, age 54, of Great Mills, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on May 3, 1971, in Washington, D.C., Patti was the cherished daughter of the late Roger Edelen Simmons Sr. and Barbara Ann...
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Betty Jean Tharp, 84, of Piney Point, MD passed away July 5, 2025 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 10, 1940 in Winchester, VA to the late Samuel Alexander Bock and Annie Virginia (nee: Lauck) Bock. In 1958 she met the love of her life,...
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Kelli Lynn Simms, 55, of Pomfret, MD passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 6, 1970, in Washington, DC, Kelli was the beloved daughter of Henry and Bernice Hooks. She graduated from McDonough High School in 1989. Kelli dedicated over...
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William Archie Pilkerton, Jr, 96 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 28, 2025 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Archie was born on December 21, 1928 and was the son of the late William Archie Pilkerton, Sr and Helen Mae Wood Pilkerton. Archie is predeceased by wife Mary Phyllis Pilkerton, whom...
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John Virgina Haws, Jr., 88, of Deale passed away July 3, 2025 at his home. He was born July 10, 1936, in Round Hill, VA to John V. Sr. and Olive (Trussell) Haws. John moved to Brunswick, MD as a young child and worked on several farms in the Frederick County area as he...
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Rose Marie Ray (née LePore), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 83 years old. Born on January 5, 1942, Rose was a proud graduate of the first class of Pallotti High School in 1960. She...
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Agnes Delores Scruggs, “Aggie,” 72 of Dowell, Maryland passed away at Solomon’s Nursing Center on June 27, 2025 in Dowell, Maryland. She was born on July 4, 1953 in Leonardtown, Maryland to Bernard Russell and Sarah Russell. Agnes grew up in Calvert County, Maryland. She attended Calvert High School and like many girls of...
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Robert Lawrence Cory, 99, of Dunkirk passed away June 26, 2025. He was born June 16, 1926 in Belleville, NJ to Harold and Maude (Summers) Cory. At the age of 17 Bob joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 6 years. During WWII he was stationed on the USS SC743...
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Carol J. Horovitz, 78, of Prince Frederick, MD, formerly of Miami, FL passed away June 25, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Carol was born in Prince Frederick to the late Benson Orlando and Esther Lillian Hutchins. She graduated from Nursing School at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. After graduation, Carol and some of her...
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Patricia Ann McKnett, 89, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on June 22, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born May 5, 1936, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Ralph and Maxine Hoover. She entered the gates of the Rainbow Bridge to reunite with all of her beloved animals. She is survived...
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Karen Susan Taylor, 71, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Karen was lovingly cared for by her daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Warren in recent years and was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final days. Born...
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Victor Joseph Zseleczky died on June 21, 2025, with family by his side. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, Vic was the third of four children of Commander Emil and Mrs. Rosalind Zseleczky. Despite facing many challenges throughout his life, Vic remained a kind, thoughtful, and deeply spiritual person. He found comfort in connection—with God and...
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Linda McKay (née: John), beloved mother, nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on the 21st of June 2025 at the age of 70. Born in Aberdare, Wales, UK, she was an extraordinary individual who had a passion for life that was contagious to all those around her. Linda shared nearly 40 years...
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Jennifer Bignell Born July 25, 1942, Bognor Regis, England. Deceased June 20, 2025, from a painful struggle with dementia, then Covid. Jenny’s life story is not a resume, but a tale of her extraordinary spirit. As Georgia O’Keefe said, “Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is...
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Willis W. “Joe” Westfall III passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on September 18, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Joe was the son of Willis W. Westfall Jr. and Mary Ann Blair, who preceded him in death in 2019 and 2022, respectively. He grew up with a deep appreciation...
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Kitty Walker (Mary Catherine), 92, of Dunkirk, Maryland, formerly of Cheverly, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025. Born on August 21, 1932, in Brennan, Texas, Kitty grew up in Arlington, Virginia, alongside her four younger siblings. She graduated from Washington-Lee High School, where she was enthusiastically involved in all things related...
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Services Monday, June 30, 2025 11:00 AM Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 90 Alexander Lane P.O. Box 560 Solomons, Maryland 20688
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Harold “Harry” Charles Sparrow, 70, of St. Leonard, MD passed away June 20, 2025. He was born February 6, 1955, to Harold Charles and Barbara Joan (McBain) Sparrow in Schenectady, NY. Harry graduated in 1973 from Schoharie High School and a year later joined the United States Coast Guard. Right before going to boot...
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Ralph Thomas Violett, 80, of Dunkirk passed away June 20, 2025. He was born August 20, 1944 in Washington, DC to Ralph Carrington and Margaret Octavia (Whitfield) Violett. Ralph grew up in Brandywine and graduated from Gwynn Park High School. He married Barbara Zentz on December 26, 1964, and they lived in Dunkirk. Ralph...
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Clifford Ivanhoe Morton, Jr., son of the late Clifford Sr. and Christine Morton, was born June 9, 1942 in Washington, DC and departed from this world to be with his heavenly father on June 17, 2025 in Woodbridge, Va. Clifford or “Tippy” as he was lovingly called was educated in Washington, DC public schools...
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