AME2 Dellard Lee “Del” Lancaster, USN, (Ret.), 74, passed away on September 27, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Peoria, IL to the late Dolan Curless Lancaster and Loubisa Ellen (nee: Voney) Lancaster. After graduating high school, Del enlisted...
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Peggy Joyce Gooch, 85, of Deale, MD, passed away on October 3, 2024, at her home. Born in Meridian, MS, on January 15, 1939, she was the daughter of Lydia Belle (Jackson) and Louis Elmore Davis. Peggy grew up in Georgia where she attended public school. She married Alvice E. Garrett and lived in...
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The days are a little less bright without Jean’s smile. Jean Lorraine Butler Wise, after a protracted struggle with dementia, died on October 1, 2024 while residing at Somerford Place of Frederick, MD. Jean was born 13 December 1927 in Washington, DC and was the oldest daughter of the late Rawley Martin Butler and...
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Henry Eugene Merryman, age 79, died September 30, 2024. Henry was born on January 15, 1945, in Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, D.C., where his own children would be born 28 and 30 years later. He was the son of the late Leonard Burroes Merryman and the late Sophia Stewart Merryman. He is...
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Betty Ann Trott, 91, of Dunkirk passed away September 29, 2024 at her home. She was born July 25, 1933 in Lee County, VA to Ewing and Bonnie (Alvis) Willis. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Winfield Moreland Trott and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children Bonnie Burris...
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Darla Ray Sipe, 69, of Lothian passed away September 28, 2024, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born February 3, 1955, in Washington, DC to Frank Edward and Nellie Ray Caputo. She married Glenn Allen Sipe on February 10, 1973. Darla was a homemaker for her family and park manager for 34 years. In...
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Nancy Turner Skillman passed away on September 28, 2024. Nancy was born on October 13, 1933, the daughter of Melvin Woodrow and Doris Alma (Leitch) Turner. Nancy and her husband, Maurice Elwood Skillman, were married in 1956, and the couple lived in Dunkirk, where they happily adjusted to farm life. Nancy began her career...
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Gloria Maples Johnson, 78, of Solomons, Maryland passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C. She was born Jun 10, 1946, in Wise County, Virginia, the daughter of William Henry Maples and Edith Severia Sloan. She married James Rayburn Johnson on Sept 4, 1965 at the First Church of...
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Peggy Jo Collins, 82, of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024. Born on February 11, 1942, in Forney Creek, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late William E. and Julia E. Collins. Peggy began her career at C & P Telephone,...
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Barbara Ann Haynes Guy, 77, of Huntingtown, passed away September 20, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Born on January 11, 1947, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Thelma (Lewis) and Jack Edward Haynes. Barbara grew up in Bladensburg, where she graduated from Bladensburg High School, class of...
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Timothy “Timmy” Ricky Proctor, Sr., 64, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born on October 10, 1959, in Washington, D.C., Timmy was the son of the late James Alton Proctor, Sr. and Sylvia Catherine Proctor (Robinson). Timmy was employed for over 34 years with Prince George’s County Public Works Department as...
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Our beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanor Russo (Nana), died on September 24, 2024, after an illness surrounded by her family. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Frederick John Fox and Mary Ruth (Schmidt) Fox. Ellie/Nana was the heart of our home and family. She worked as Nurse/Nurse Practitioner for 40...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Austin Stewart, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 46, on the evening of September 25, 2024 with his family by his side. Jimmy was a family man and patriot, with a profound love and respect for his family and country....
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Vaughn Irvin McCall, 87, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was the loving husband of Nettie MaDora McCall, cherished father to four children, five step children, and grandfather to numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Born on October 16, 1936 in...
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Robert Francis “Bubba” Delawder of LaPlata, MD passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Amos and Mary Delawder. Robert was a sheet metal worker for Smart Local 100 until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the Washington Nationals play ball....
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Richard Lee Berry, 82, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on September 27, 2024. Richard, also known as Dickie, was born on June 14, 1942, to George and Alta Berry in Washington, DC. He began a career in ironworking and fabrication. Many of the buildings in DC and Maryland still have the beautiful structures he...
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On September 13, 2024, Jovan William Medley, at the tender age of 18, was called home, leaving behind a legacy of joy, warmth, and love that touched everyone who knew him. Born on September 30, 2005, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jovan was the beloved son of Joseph W. Medley III and Taneea Scriber. Though his...
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved James Norman Gunnell, III, also known to many as Bubby, Jimmy, or J Gunz of Huntingtown, MD as he was suddenly taken from us too soon on September 13, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1986, to James Norman Gunnell, Jr., and Bonnie...
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Rose Lorraine Spalding, 94, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the home she and her husband, built over 75 years ago. Their home was a source of constant love and laughter, extending beyond the family to embrace many within the community. In her final days, she was tenderly cared for...
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Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83, died September 29, 2024, in Hughesville, MD surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1940, in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Bailey Lawrence and Francis DeSales Lawrence of Coltons Point, MD. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean...
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Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein November 1, 1940 – September 23, 2024 Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein, 83, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 23, 2024. Born and raised in Southeast Washington, D.C., Donald was a Master Plumber and proud member of Local 5 for many years. He was the son of the late Carroll...
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It is with profound sadness that the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of our esteemed President, Jeff Garner, on September 23, 2024. Jeff was a dedicated public servant who spent a lifetime serving the Charles County community with passion and selflessness. Jeff’s commitment to public safety spanned several decades, beginning with...
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Michael Otis Whitaker was born on July 23, 1961, He was raised in Washington, D.C. As a young boy he realized that he was adopted. He never knew his actual parents or any members of his biological family. He was raised as a single child by a couple who had no children, so he...
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Carl was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. A musician, mechanic, dreamer, inventor, lifelong ham operator, he had an affinity with all things aircraft and electrical. He was especially thoughtful, generous, and respected by the local community. He is survived by his wife, four kids, five grandkids, and six siblings. Services are private....
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Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72, of Chaptico, MD passed away on September 14, 2024. Roger was born on April 2, 1952, in Maryland. He is the son of the late Dolph Hamilton Sexton and Nervie Ellen Anderson Sexton. Roger is survived by his children, Paula Marie Van Keulen (Soerd Vankeulen) of McDonough GA, April...
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