Obituaries

Timothy Rotzell, 76,

Timothy Rotzell, 76,

Timothy Rotzell, 76 of California, Maryland, formerly of North Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on December 24, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s with his daughter by his side. He was born on July 22, 1947 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Charles Rotzell and Mary Romayne (Heard) Rotzell. Tim graduated in 1965 from...
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Diamond Unique White, 27

Diamond Unique White, 27

Diamond Unique White, 27, perished on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home. Diamond made her debut on Wednesday, January 10, 1996, in a snowy blizzard at St. Mary’s Hospital to Portia and Darian White, Sr. Diamond received her education through the St. Mary’s County Public School System. She was a proud graduate of Chopticon...
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Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76,

Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76,

Joan Marie “Joanie” O’Dell, 76, of California, MD passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 23, 1947, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Leon and Mabel L. Thompson Wood.  Joanie attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated in 1965.  She worked as a flight attendant,...
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VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., a community celebration of life was held at the Chancellors Run Regional Park located at 21905 Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills. The funeral will be January 10, 2024., the family will release more details as they are confirmed. Please continue to keep the family and...
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Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52,

Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52,

Clark James “Jym Jym” Crampton Jr., 52, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on December 19, 2023. Born on November 14, 1971, he was the son of Clark James Crampton Sr. and the late Donna Marie Tessier. After completing his GED, He began his career in construction. He enjoyed playing cards, watching all sports, traveling,...
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June Ryan Matzen, 91,

June Ryan Matzen, 91,

June Ryan Matzen, 91, of Lothian, MD passed away December 18, 2023. She was born June 5, 1932 in Baltimore, MD, and was raised in Bladensburg, MD where she attended Bladensburg High School. June was employed as a bookkeeper with Citizens Bank for twenty years, and retired from the State of Maryland Child Support...
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Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20,

Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20,

Emmalee Ann Moreland, 20, of Lusby passed away December 17, 2023. She was born September 3, 2003, in Prince Frederick to Shanna Moreland and James R. Phipps, Jr. Emmalee was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Huntingtown High School in 2022, where she was a member of the marching band. She was currently employed...
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Ursula Ann Nevius, 87,

Ursula Ann Nevius, 87,

Ursula Ann Nevius, 87, of Shady Side passed away December 15, 2023. She was born August 19, 1936 in Washington, DC to Martin and Emily (Suszynski) Yurawecz. Ursula grew up in NW Washington, DC where she loved riding on the street cars. She earned an academic scholarship to attend St. Patrick’s Academy and excelled...
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Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher)

Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher)

Ethel Lucille Buck (Pitcher), of Broomes Island, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Calvert Heath Medical Center December 15, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1934 on Broomes Island, Maryland to the late John J. Pitcher, Jr. and Amy Elliott Pitcher. Ethel is also preceded in death by her sisters and...
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Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85,

Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85,

Robert Duane Waddell, Sr., 85, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away December 15,2023 at his home. Robert was born on September 17, 1938 in Connelsville, Pennsylvania. At the age of 19, Robert joined the United States Coast Guard where he served on the USCGC Wistaria. He was stationed in Baltimore and spent his time...
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Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37,

Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37,

Christopher Philip Sheridan, 37, of Arnold passed away December 12, 2023. He was born July 18, 1986, in Johnstown, PA to Daniel Patrick and Catherine Ann (O’Leary) Sheridan. He was raised in Owings and moved with his family to Windward Key in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Northern High School in 2004. He has...
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Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86,

Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86,

Earl Henry Hutchins, “PawPaw”, 86, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born July 15, 1937 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Earlie L. and Hazel Hutchins. Beside his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Virginia Hutchins, daughter Mary Kit Peacock, son,...
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Donald Claibourne Hall, 53,

Donald Claibourne Hall, 53,

Donald Claibourne Hall, 53, of Bowie, MD, formerly of Huntingtown, MD, passed away December 10, 2023. He was born in Annapolis, MD on September 9, 1970 to the late Edgar Henry Hall, Jr. and Dorothy Lydia Hance Hall. Donald was preceded in death by his baby brother, Edgar Henry Hall III. He is survived...
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Carolyn May Tomlinson

Carolyn May Tomlinson

Carolyn May Tomlinson, a devoted wife to James Arthur Tomlinson for 41 years, departed this world and entered the arms of Jesus, peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2023. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved figure in the lives of many. Born to Richard Joseph Gilliam and Gloria May Gilliam (Ashen),...
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Jean Marie Webb, age 82,

Jean Marie Webb, age 82,

Jean Marie Webb, age 82, passed away December 7, 2023 surrounded by family. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. A full obituary and service date and time will be posted here when the information is available.
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ohn Edward “Ted” Bowers, Jr., 62,

ohn Edward “Ted” Bowers, Jr., 62,

John Edward “Ted” Bowers, Jr., 62, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 12, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with his dedicated and loving wife at his side. He was born on April 28, 1961 in Honolulu, HI to the late Suzanne Gail (nee: Smith) Bowers and John Edward Bowers of Lancaster,...
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Nellie Jo’an Richardson Burch, 83,

Nellie Jo’an Richardson Burch, 83,

Nellie Jo’an Richardson Burch, 83, of Hughesville, MD passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with her family at her side. She was born on August 9, 1940 to the late Nervy Ellen (nee: Anderson) Sexton and Dolph Hamilton Sexton. Nellie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
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Gerald Walter Harrison (Jerry), 75,

Gerald Walter Harrison (Jerry), 75,

Gerald Walter Harrison (Jerry), 75, of Hollywood, Maryland was born at St.  Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Maryland, on June 2, 1948, to Sarah Evelyn Wingfield Harrison and Thurman Lee Harrison, Jr. He had two  siblings, Thurman Lee(Buddy), and James Wingfield,  and is preceded in death by both parents and brothers. Jerry grew up in Lexington...
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Amy Rebecca Nicholson Goddard, 52,

Amy Rebecca Nicholson Goddard, 52,

Amy Rebecca Nicholson Goddard, 52, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. Amy was born on May 8, 1971 to the late Charles William Nicholson and Antonia May Repici Nicholson. Amy grew up in Ridge, Maryland...
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Mollie Rea Howard McKay

Mollie Rea Howard McKay

Mollie Rea was born in Washington DC to Alice Rea and William Rustin Howard, the third of three children. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School with numerous Varsity letters in several sports, including tennis, golf, and canoeing and could never understand how she had totally un-athletic children. She attended Meredith College in North...
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Janice Lee Bowles, 70,

Janice Lee Bowles, 70,

Janice Lee Bowles, 70 of Coltons Point, MD passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 surrounded by family and friends at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Janice was born in Leonardtown and a lifelong resident of Maryland. She drove a bus for St. Mary’s County Schools for 42 years. Janice was a second mother...
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Roy Lee Morris, 46,

Roy Lee Morris, 46,

Roy Lee Morris, 46 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 13, 2023 at home. He was born on August 23, 1977 in Maryland to Charles Morris and Darlene Morris. Roy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1996. He was a Sales Manager for...
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Deborah Kay Sisson, 63,

Deborah Kay Sisson, 63,

Deborah Kay Sisson, 63, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1960 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Clarence Edger Hays, Jr. and Gladys Irene Mason. Debbie is a 1978 graduate of Great Mills High School. She was a foodie and was...
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Jecee Leighe Pratt

Jecee Leighe Pratt

Jecee Leighe Pratt was born on November 26, 1991 in Glens Falls, NY to Preston Pratt, Jr. and Carrie Pratt (now Carrie Judy). She passed surrounded by family in her home on December 3, 2023 in Great Mills, MD. Jecee spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and nature, always trying to bring people...
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Dr. Henry Alan “Bud” Virts, 91,

Dr. Henry Alan “Bud” Virts, 91,

Dr. Henry Alan “Bud” Virts, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away December 13, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 10, 1932, in Washington, D.C. to the late Verna Virts Bailey (nee: Putnam) and Henry Alan Virts, Sr. Shortly after his birth his parents moved...
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