Joan Carolyn Walton (Smith), 83, of Prince Frederick, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born on February 16, 1942, in Washington D.C., Joan was the daughter of Margaret Frances (Cook) Smith and Homer W. Smith. Joan spent her early years in Washington D.C. Navy Housing before her family relocated...
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Patricia Margo Magtutu Zollars, 71, of North Beach, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Tooele, Utah, to Nicholas Vienbenito and Jay Margo (Knapp) Magtutu. Patricia, known to many as Margo, grew up in Prince George’s County and graduated from Bladensburg High School. She dedicated her professional...
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Angel Joy Hammaker, 48, of Prince Frederick passed away September 21, 2025. She was born January 25, 1977, in Prince Frederick to Earl and Nora (Bowles) Hammaker. Angel grew up in Calvert County. She owned and operated Serenity Clean for many years and also worked in the hospitality industry. Angel was a free spirit,...
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Barbara Moore Milor, 92, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at the Asbury Health Care Center. Born June 26, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Waverly Moore and DeHaven Rice Moore. She was married to Rufus Milor on January 31,1954 and remained...
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William (Bill) Roland Harris “The Peach Man”, 76, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away on September 20, due to complications from open heart surgery. Bill was born on November 18, 1948, to William D. and Vivian in Baltimore, Maryland. He achieved his Eagle Scout during high school. After Bill graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School,...
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Chris Wilcox was born on November 23, 1960, in Montgomery, Maryland, to the late Walter and Betty Wilcox. He attended William E. Peary High School before continuing his studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From 1978 to 1983, he proudly served in the United States Navy and never missed a chance to cheer, “Go Navy!...
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Dorothy Lindsey, our cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Dorothy, affectionately known as Dot, was the heart and home of our family, and a source of unconditional love. She found joy in cherished moments with her family, classic films that brought back fond...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Michael (Mickey) Sawyers, who left us on September 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 25, 1939, and lived a life full of warmth and love. Mickey, a beloved man whose personality was such that he never met a...
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Noel Albert Sampson, Jr passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Noel was born on March 16, 1947, in Burlington, NJ to Noel II and Jayne Sampson. Noel grew up in New Jersey and attended college at Arkansas College (now Lyon College) where he played basketball. After college he...
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Andrew “Andy” Lee, 37, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Andy was born on March 16, 1988, in Cheverly, Maryland. After graduating high school and exploring various career paths, he found his calling and completed the Local 26 Electrical Apprenticeship Program — a testament to his determination...
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Charles Madison Archer, 95, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Born August 2, 1930, in Towanda, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Madison and Elizabeth Archer. Charles grew up in Monroeton, PA, and graduated from Towanda High School in 1948. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he began...
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Marilyn Elaine Smith, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 84. Marilyn was born on January 23, 1941, in Columbus, Georgia, to Ellis and Laverne Long (Price). After completing four years of college study, Marilyn went on to serve as a dedicated...
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Thelma Jeanne Osborne, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1936, in Maryland to the late Robert and Alberta Jenkins. For more than 54 years, Thelma served as a crossing guard for law enforcement. Her unwavering commitment to safety within her community was truly admirable....
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Robert Atwell Basil, Jr., 92, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, Maryland, died on September 17, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1933, in Annapolis, Maryland to Robert A. Basil, Sr. and Marie Bembe Basil. Robert graduated from Annapolis High School in 1951 and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. In 1957...
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Jason Todd Willett, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on April 7, 1966, in La Plata, Maryland, Jason was the son of Frederic Wayne Willett and Cecelia Diana Willett (Cooksey). A lifelong resident of Southern Maryland, Jason was known for his hardworking spirit...
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On September 29, 2025, James “Jimmy” Edward Johnson, Sr., 75, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Jimmy was born on December 16, 1949, to the late George and Dorothy Johnson. Jimmy served with pride in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1972. Throughout his military career, he was awarded the National...
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Mary Hart Conner, age 84, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born on April 28, 1941, in Ashe County, North Carolina, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Onnie Ray and Opal Perry Hart. She dedicated many years of her life to her career...
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David Allen Stewart, 85, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 30, 1940, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Ronald Stewart and Madeleine Dameron Stewart. David was raised in Dameron, MD graduating from St. Michael’s School in 1955...
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Margaret Elizabeth Deal, 80, passed away on September 24, 2025. On July 9, 1945, Margaret was born in Washington, DC, to the late Milton and Pearl Houser. She worked as an Activities Assistant at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and Calvert County Nursing Center for a total of 15 years. On January 8, 1992, Margaret...
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A private funeral mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, located at 7185 Benedict Avenue in Benedict, Maryland. Father Kevin M. Cusick will officiate. A private interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery follows.
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Clarence Elimer Bush, age 85, of Leonardtown, Maryland, transitioned peacefully to the next life after death on September 17, 2025. Born on April 10, 1940, to the late James A. Bush and Bernardine Dent Bush, Clarence was raised in St. Mary’s County alongside his siblings in the St. Joseph’s projects of Oakville, Maryland. During...
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Ethlyn Williams “Kitty” Carroll, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Born on December 18, 1950, in Washington D.C. “Kitty” was the beloved 2nd daughter of the late Herbert Williams, Sr. and Helen Williams. She dedicated her life to serving in ministry, writing poetry, traveling...
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Barbara Ellen Clements of Callaway, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on March 26, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana, to William G. Waters and Martha E. Waters. She was the eldest of two children and adored her younger brother, Billy Wayne...
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Joshua Paul Dudley, 41, of Quechee, VT, (formerly of Westminster, MD) passed away on September 14, 2025. Born on May 25, 1984, in Cheverly, MD, he is the son of James Carroll Dudley and Deborah LeAnn (nee: Austin) Dudley. In 1994, Josh moved to St. Mary’s from Glenn Dale, MD with his family. He...
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Alvina Bernadette DiFabio Higgs, 81, of Compton MD, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family. She was the matriarch of the family; a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be remembered for her resilience, compassion, selflessness, generosity and her unwavering love for her family. Vina was born...
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