On May 15, 2017, Gordon Lee Thurston, age 60, peacefully passed away at his home in La Plata, Maryland from Leukemia. He was the only son of Gordon Thurston and Shirley (Thurston) Vermillion. He is survived by his four sisters, Virginia Poe (brother-in-law Randy), Barbara Thurston, Lottie Gray (brother-in-law Steve), and Susan Thurston. He...
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Reginald “Dwight” Swann was born on November 10, 1948 to Albert & Mary Swann. Dwight was raised and educated in Charles County MD. While attending many church functions, Dwight met his love and partner of 45 years Valerie Swann. Committing to one another through marriage on June 5, 1971. He was blessed with two...
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Jerry Dennis Matthews, 61, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on May 15, 2017 in Mechanicsville. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 9, 1956, was the son of the late Hugh Mathews and the late Mary (Cole) Matthews. Jerry worked for the Boilermakers Union Local 193. He was a member of the Mechanicsville MD Moose. Jerry...
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Michael “Mike” Glenn Whittington, Sr. 55 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD on May 15, 2017. Michael was born on June 6, 1961 to the late George Richard Whittington and Mae Wilhelmina Whittington in Washington, DC. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing his guitar, listening...
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Thomas Ernest Klegin, 84, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on May 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to the late August F. Klegin and Frances M. Hontich Klegin. In 1952 Tom proudly joined the United States Air Force and...
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Shirley Evans Colleary, 86, of California, MD died May 15, 2017 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Born September 5, 1930 in Jackson, MS, she was the only child of the late Howard W. Evans and Grace Dear Evans. She was married on December 20, 1952 to John E. “Jack” Colleary Jr. at Holy Rosary Catholic...
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Latoya Shawnta Jordan, 33 of Lexington Park, MD, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, family member and friend, unexpectedly departed this earthly life on May 12, 2017. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 for visitation at 9:00 am until time...
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Rose Miller departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 9:30 am until 11:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington, Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Cherolyn Murdaugh entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 12 noon until time of service 1:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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Robert L. Browning of Lusby, MD, passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, at the age of 80. Robert is survived by two brothers – Allen Tayman (Linda) and Donald Tayman (Carlene), five nephews – Gregory (Lisa), Eric (Lauri), Joseph (Regina) and Mark Tayman and niece...
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Mary Nearia Canter, of White Plains, MD (formally of PG County) passed peacefully on May 13, 2017 at the age of 93. Born in Upper Marlboro, MD to Grover Sweeney and Ella Smith Sweeney. Throughout her life Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends she made family, listening to her records, baking,...
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Elizabeth Diane Irzinski of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the age of 75. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to Donna Aileen (Hughston) and Carnie Lester Monts De Oca. Elizabeth loved children and became a school teacher, retiring from the Montgomery County School System in...
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On November 15, 1964 in Harnett County, NC, Sonda Rounette Adams was born to Samuel Lee Adams, Sr. and Marie Andrea Adams. She is the fourth of six children. A Time to Rest – On May 11, 2017 the Lord called His servant Sonda R. Owens home. A Time to Remember – Sonda grew...
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George M. Sanner, II, “Skip” or Uncle Bubby”, 72, of Clinton, MD passed away on May 10, 2017. George was born on July 15, 1944 in Cheverly, MD to the late George M. Sanner, I, and Virginia Dare. George had retired as a Repossession Agent. Everyone knew him as “Skip”. He enjoyed old Cars,...
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Portia Wilson Thompson, 72, of Waldorf, MD passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Loving daughter of the late Gloria (Griffin) Wilson and Charles Wilson. Portia grew up in Washington, D.C. where she graduated from the Academy of Our Lady High School. She attended and graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in...
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Delia Ann Henderson was born May 11th 1959 to Ralph and Barbara Corona of Oxon Hill MD. Soon after, they relocated to Clinton MD., where she met the love of her life, Barry and they spent the next 46 years together. Dee Ann graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1977, and soon after became...
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On Saturday, May 6th, 2017, Norman Lee Wineland, Sr., 76, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was born on May 3rd, 1941 in Washington, D.C. and attended Anacostia High School. After high school, his patriotic duty called him to serve six years in the U.S. Navy. Norman received numerous commendations...
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Pamela Barron Hewlett Enrico passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, following a courageous struggle with leukemia. Pam was born to Samuel Pressey Hewlett and Muriel Barron Hewlett on December 29, 1947, in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Nina Hewlett Dahlquist and Tina Hewlett Chati....
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Susan Marie Buckmaster, 92, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1925 in Conemaugh, PA to Harry Melvin and Maude Dale (Altimus) Graham. She was raised in Conemaugh and graduated from Conemaugh High School. Sue was employed with the FBI in Washington, D.C. She married...
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Blanche Rebecca Midkiff, 78, formerly of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017. She was born August, 3, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Dorothy (Tawney) Nashwinter. She was the beloved wife to Raleigh F. Midkiff, Sr., who passed away October 24, 1998. She was preceded in death by her...
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Chase Allen Potkay, 16, a Junior at Northern High School passed away May 12, 2017 at his home. Chase was born May 13, 2000 in Olney, MD to Julie (Reid) and Christopher A. Potkay and moved to Chesapeake Beach in November of 2000. Chase loved his family and friends and brought much joy and...
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Kenneth Lee Hightower, 95, died on May 11 2017 in Waldorf, Md. He was born in Tarboro, NC on January 19, 1922 to the late Gurney and Bessie Hightower. Kenneth was a lifelong Washington area resident and attended Maryland Park High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the USN. Kenneth was...
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Richard Edward Mister, Sr., 79, of North Beach passed away May 11, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born April 24, 1938 in Barstow to Alonzo and Hazel (Armiger) Mister. Richard was raised in Barstow and attended Calvert High School. He married Jennifer Wood on April 13, 1991 and they lived in North...
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Catherine Lynn Standa, 55, of Lusby, MD, passed away on May 10, 2017 at her residence. Born on February 22, 1962 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph John Standa and Roberta Louise (Riblett) Standa. Catherine graduated from Largo High School in 1980 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. She moved...
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Gladys Marie Keefe, 86, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to Chas and Gladys (Bradley) Reynolds. Gladys was employed as a union representative with Local 42 Bookbinders Union. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by her loving family...
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