Obituaries

Kerry Eugene Staats, 51

Kerry Eugene Staats, 51

Kerry Eugene Staats, 51, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 26, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1965 in Springfield, IL to Elsie Imogene Staats of Springfield, IL and the late John Keith Staats. During his life, Kerry ran 63,206 miles, including 147...
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“Charlotte” Frances Charlene Mangum, 58

“Charlotte” Frances Charlene Mangum, 58

“Charlotte” Frances Charlene Mangum, 58, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 26, 2017 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on January 23, 1959 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Tippett and the late Geneva Kidwell Tippett. Charlotte was a business owner and enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, family gatherings, the beach and...
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Marston Edward Husmann, (Mark), 87

Marston Edward Husmann, (Mark), 87

Marston Edward Husmann, (Mark), age 87, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Marston was raised in Backus, Minnesota by his mother Lula Husmann and stepfather Henry Husmann. He was married to Rosalie Consetta Granata for 57 years until her death in October, 2012....
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Sherman Blair “Peanut” Clevenger, 73

Sherman Blair “Peanut” Clevenger, 73

Sherman Blair “Peanut” Clevenger, 73, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2017. Born on July 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Anthony Blair Clevenger and Lillian Etta Clark. On July 5, 1974, he married his devoted wife Carol E. Long Clevenger. Sherman began working at...
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Paul Spencer Starr, Sr., 85

Paul Spencer Starr, Sr., 85

Paul Spencer Starr, Sr., 85, of Lexington Park, MD passed away January 22, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born November 22, 1931 in Sanford, FL to the late William Law and Ora Kate Smith Starr. On August 4, 1951, he married his beloved wife, Revena Starr. Together they celebrated over 65...
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Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77

Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77

Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77, of Bryantown, MD passed away January 19, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Bob was born January 16, 1940 in Washington, DC; he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Warren Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth Frank Warren. Bob had a 35 year career in the Federal government; he...
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Opal Beatrice Wine, 96

Opal Beatrice Wine, 96

Opal Beatrice Wine, 96, of Hollywood, MD passed away January 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born March 5, 1920 in Leesburg, VA she was the daughter of Alvin Carlos Pierson and Ida Mae Maddox Pierson. She worked as a comptometer operator for Wilson Foods (Briggs Meat Co) in Landover, MD....
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David Vincent Wilkerson, 72

David Vincent Wilkerson, 72

David Vincent Wilkerson, 72, of Leonardtown, MD passed away January 17, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born February 13, 1944 in Delaware to the late Clarence and Ethel Sockriter Wilkerson. On March 3, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Elizabeth Wilkerson. Together they celebrated over 43 wonderful years of marriage. He...
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Merrill Lee Dement, Sr. 81

Merrill Lee Dement, Sr. 81

Merrill Lee Dement, Sr. 81, of California, MD passed away on February 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on November 5, 1935 in Great Mills, MD, he was the son of the late Doris Louise Pilkerton and George L. Dement. Merrill was the loving husband of Lois Ann (Potsie) Bell Dement, whom he married...
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B. Larry Jenkins

B. Larry Jenkins

B. Larry Jenkins was called to eternal life on January 19, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1938, the first of 6 children to Benjamin Joseph and Ruth deButts Jenkins in Washington, D.C. Larry’s family moved to Southern Maryland when he was six years old. He graduated from Archbishop Neale High School, attended...
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Charles Philip “Snookie” Miedzinski, Sr., 74

Charles Philip “Snookie” Miedzinski, Sr., 74

Charles Philip “Snookie” Miedzinski, Sr., 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away on January 27, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Michael Miedzinski and Mary Eva Copsey. He was a lifelong resident of Good Ole St. Mary’s County,...
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James Anthony Kunkle, 88

James Anthony Kunkle, 88

James Anthony Kunkle, 88, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017. Jim was born in 1928 in Philadelphia, PA and longtime resident of Solomons, MD. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Mickey, and sons Jim and Richard, and their wives Regina & Maryam. He also leaves behind brothers Earl and...
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Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77

Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77

Robert “Bob” Franklin Warren, Jr., 77, of Bryantown, MD passed away January 19, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Bob was born January 16, 1940 in Washington, DC; he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Warren Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth Frank Warren. Bob had a 35 year career in the Federal government; he...
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Mary Thelma Tevault, 91

Mary Thelma Tevault, 91

Mary Thelma Tevault, 91 of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away in Clinton, MD on January 18, 2017. Mary was born on September 2, 1925 in Washington, DC to the late George O. Trueman and the late Margaret M. Waters Trueman. Mary enjoyed artwork, painting, sewing, making clothes for her children and dolls, cooking and...
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John Wilkinson “Johnny” Joseph, 59

John Wilkinson “Johnny” Joseph, 59

John Wilkinson “Johnny” Joseph, 59, of Washington, DC passed away on January 19, 2017 in Callaway, Md. Born September 12, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of John and Phyllis Wilkinson Joseph of Hollywood, Md. Johnny is survived by his parents, his siblings Mike Joseph of Suffolk, Va, Joe Joseph (Beth) of...
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Thomas Ord Hunt, 76

Thomas Ord Hunt, 76

Thomas Ord Hunt, 76, of Lusby, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 17th at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Timmie, sons Art and Don, daughter Rhonda and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his son, Jeff. After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Tom went...
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Julia Elizabeth Berry, 91

Julia Elizabeth Berry, 91

Julia Elizabeth Berry, 91 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on January 16, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, January 26, 2017 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment following at...
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David Vincent Wilkerson, 72

David Vincent Wilkerson, 72

David Vincent Wilkerson, 72, of Leonardtown, MD passed away January 17, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born February 13, 1944 in Delaware to the late Clarence and Ethel Sockriter Wilkerson. On March 3, 1973, he married his beloved wife, Elizabeth Wilkerson. Together they celebrated over 43 wonderful years of marriage. He...
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Rita “Lorraine” Nelson, 71

Rita “Lorraine” Nelson, 71

Rita “Lorraine” Nelson, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 19, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born January 11, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Merle Bowles and Thomas Douglas Bowles. Lorraine is the loving wife of James Larry Nelson, mother of Linda (Mark) Millen of Hollywood, MD,...
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George Bernard “Poggie”, Slowroller” “Boar Hog” “Uncle George” Quade, 66

George Bernard “Poggie”, Slowroller” “Boar Hog” “Uncle George” Quade, 66

George Bernard “Poggie”, Slowroller” “Boar Hog” “Uncle George” Quade, 66 of Clements, MD pass away on January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born October 6, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late Alice M. Suite Quade and John William “Buck” Quade, Sr. George was the loving husband of Pamela J....
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James Charles Riley Morgan, “JC”, 35

James Charles Riley Morgan, “JC”, 35

James Charles Riley Morgan, “JC”, 35, of California, MD, formerly from Cleveland, TN, passed away on January 17, 2017, in California, MD. Born on March 20, 1981 in Cleveland, TN, James was the loving son of Antoinette Dorsey, stepfather Howard F. Dorsey, III. of California, MD, and the late Rickey James Morgan. James is...
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Elizabeth “Betty” Gene Poe Nelson Potter, 88

Elizabeth “Betty” Gene Poe Nelson Potter, 88, of St. George Island, MD passed away on January 16, 2017 at St. George Island, MD. Born on February 11, 1928 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marion Louise Smallwood Poe and Hooper Benjamin Poe. Betty was the loving wife of the late...
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Juanita “Leone” Linkous, 83

Juanita “Leone” Linkous, 83

Juanita “Leone” Linkous, 83 of Bushwood, MD passed away on January 14, 2017 at her residence. Born on March 25, 1933 at home in Canaan Valley, WV, she was the middle child of the late Dale and Martha Ault. She was the first of the girls to be delivered by a real doctor. Leone...
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Edwin “Ed” Parran Johnson, 83

Edwin “Ed” Parran Johnson, 83

Edwin “Ed” Parran Johnson, 83, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 11, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 24, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Agnes Florine Raley Johnson and Edwin Parran Johnson, Sr. Ed was the loving husband of Harriet Elizabeth Johnson whom he married on...
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Doris Laroy Cousino, 86

Doris Laroy Cousino, 86

Doris Laroy Cousino, 86, of Hollywood, died on January 17, 2017 in Prince Frederick, MD. Doris was born on June 10, 1930 to the late Roy H Colleary and the late Oleta McDonald Wright. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Gerald Adrian Cousino, Doris is survived by her children, Gerald A....
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