Obituaries

William Joseph “Billy Joe” Johnson Sr., 73

William Joseph “Billy Joe” Johnson Sr., 73

William Joseph “Billy Joe” Johnson Sr., 73, of Mechanicsville, MD died on August, 31, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on May 27, 1944. Billy Joe was the youngest child of the late Annie Myrtle Williams Johnson and Francis Vernon Johnson. Billy Joe is survived...
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Mary Lou Zaborsky, 66

Mary Lou Zaborsky, 66

Mary Lou Zaborsky, 66, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home in Temple Hills, MD. Mary was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Joseph and Florence P. (Peel) Zaborsky in Mahanoy City, PA. She received her education in Mahanoy City, PA school system, attending grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
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Joseph McClain Rice, 24

Joseph McClain Rice, 24

Joseph McClain Rice of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the age of 24. He was born on January 4, 1993, in Prince Frederick, MD, to Michelle (McClain) and David Rice, 2nd. Joseph worked as a lineman through Local #70, Washington, D.C. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, fantasy football, crabbing and...
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George V. Garlejo, 68

George V. Garlejo, 68

George V. Garlejo, of Bryans Road, MD, passed suddenly on August 28, 2017 at the age of 68. He was born in Bacnotan la union, Philippines to Eugenia Valmonte and Eugenio Garlejo. He joined the US Navy in 1966 in Baguio City, where he served for 22 years and received numerous accolades before retiring...
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Earl L. Nunley

Earl L. Nunley

Earl L. Nunley of Waldorf, MD. On Saturday, August 26, 2017 of Waldorf, MD. Son of the late Randolph and Ruby Nunley and brother of the late Douglas Nunley. Survived by sisters Elizabeth and Brenda. Uncle of Billy, Christine, Lisa, and Stacie. Great Uncle of Brendan and Ruby. Also survived by many other relatives...
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James N. Faucette , 78

James N. Faucette , 78

James N. Faucette , 78, of Waldorf, MD went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2017. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his own home with his son Donald by his side. James starting working for the A&P Tea Company at the age of 18 as a...
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Linda Kathleen Anne Ruffolo, 66

Linda Kathleen Anne Ruffolo, 66

Linda Kathleen Anne Ruffolo, age 66, of Waldorf, MD, formerly of England. Linda was a Claims Processor for Progressive Insurance in White Plains, MD for 29 years. She was an animal lover, who also loved being with friends, traveling, and laughing. She also had an interest in history, art, and reading a good book....
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Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell, 54

Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell, 54

Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell, 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 31, 2017. She was born April 5, 1963 in Cheverly to Mansfield Edward Sr. and Lucia Anne (Leone) Gott. Debbie was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Northern High School. She was employed as a bartender at Rod N’ Reel Restaurant and Smokey...
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Timothy Russell “Tim” Reagan, 58

Timothy Russell “Tim” Reagan, 58

Timothy Russell “Tim” Reagan, age 58 of Waldorf, Maryland, died August 31, 2017 at his home after a two and a half year battle with cancer. He fought hard and had his typical positive attitude and witty humor until his passing. Tim was a friend to all and enjoyed life. His passions included riding...
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Grace Darling Hoyle, 83

Grace Darling Hoyle, 83

Grace Darling Hoyle, 83, formerly of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on August 27, 2017 at Manor Care in Largo, MD. Born on August 17, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Grace Olive Bennett Bowling and Augustus Washington Bowling. Mrs. Hoyle graduated from Nursing School in Washington, DC and later worked...
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Janice G. Gagnon, 72

Janice G. Gagnon, 72

Janice G. Gagnon, 72, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 30, 2017 at Hospice of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Janice was born on December 18, 1944 to the late Edmond and Rita Bellefeuille in Fall River, MA. Janice worked as a registered nurse at La Plata Hospital, Civista, So. MD Hospital and...
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Roosevelt Lee, Jr.

Suddenly on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Roosevelt Lee, Jr. departed this earthly life in Fort Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at Forest Heights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment private.
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Gilbert Smith

Peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017 Gilbert Smith departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 527 Kentucky Avenue, Washington, DC 20003. Interment pending.
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Cheryl Ann Herbert, 57

Cheryl Ann Herbert, 57

Cheryl Ann Herbert, 57 of Leonardtown, MD, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 8, 2017 for visitation at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd, Morganza, MD. Interment to follow at...
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Rodney E. Cunningham

Peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2017 Rodney E. Cunningham passed away in Washington, DC. Funeral services are private.
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William G. “Glenn” Nix, Jr., 62

William G. “Glenn” Nix, Jr., 62, of Lusby, MD, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisville, KY, on November 18, 1954, to Betty Sue (West) and William G. Nix, Sr. Glenn retired in 2013 from the Calvert County Department of Solid...
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Carl Golden Wehausen, Jr. , 76

Carl Golden Wehausen, Jr. , 76

Carl Golden Wehausen, Jr. , 76, son of the late Carl Golden Wehausen, Sr. and Mary Emma (Seaton) Wehausen died Saturday, August 26, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He leaves his beloved wife of 25 years, Anna Marie (Droskinis) Wehausen; his children Michael...
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Jacob “Jake” Brian Cleman

Jacob “Jake” Brian Cleman

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacob Brian Cleman, known to friends and family as “Jake”, announces his sudden passing on Saturday Aug. 26, 2017 in Barstow, MD, at the age of 37 years. Jake was born March 4, 1980, in Alexandria, VA. He grew up in Calvert County, MD and...
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Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr., 84

Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr., 84

Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr., 84, of North Beach passed away August 28, 2017. Dick was born February 24, 1933 in Friendship to Calvert and Hazel Tucker, who passed away when he was 17. He joined United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Dick...
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Juanita Marie Wooster, 81

Juanita Marie Wooster, 81

Juanita Marie Wooster (formerly – Juanita Mitchell) died surrounded by her immediate family on August 26, 2017 in Waldorf, Maryland at the age of 81. Juanita is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Wooster, daughter, Elizabeth Wooster; son, David Wooster and wife Caryn and two grandchildren, Sabrina and Nathan. Brother, Galen Mitchell...
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Hilton Garcia Ramos

Hilton Garcia Ramos

Hilton Garcia Ramos was born to Hilton Garcia Cruz and Gregoria Ramos Garcia on October 24, 1958 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He moved to New York City in 1962 and resided in the borough of Brooklyn. His first love since his youth was God. From an early age he realized he loved God and...
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Catherine “Cathy” Frances

Catherine “Cathy” Frances

Catherine “Cathy” Frances Bailey of Bushwood, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. Born November 9, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Charles Joseph Wood of Abell, MD and the late Mary Margaret Wood. Cathy is survived by her loving husband, Steven “Steve” J. Bailey, Sr., whom she...
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Joseph “Joe Boy” Leroy Herbert, Sr. 61

Joseph “Joe Boy” Leroy Herbert, Sr. 61

Joseph “Joe Boy” Leroy Herbert, Sr. 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 at his residence. Born May 14, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Herbert and Howard Leo Herbert. Joe is survived by his children: Joanne (Tommy) Sullivan of Indian Head, MD, Joseph...
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Bernita M. Harrison

Bernita M. Harrison

Peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 Bernita M. Harrison passed away in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1720 Minnesota Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in...
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Cordell Smith

Peacefully on Sunday, August, 27, 2017 Cordell Smith departed this earthly life in Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at National Church of God, 6700 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment will follow at Earnestine Jones Cemetery...
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