Winifred Kathleen Beerman, 72, of Scotland, Maryland, passed away March 25, 2024 in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on July 16, 1951 in Scotland, Maryland to Nelson Edward Dean and Catherine Patricia Dean (nee: Ridgell). Winnie was known for her infectious laugh, her wicked sense of humor, and most of all, her boundless generosity....
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Charles Russell Hyde, 62, of Loveville, MD, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Charles was born on April 1, 1961, to the late Joseph H. Hyde and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) Hyde in Prince Frederick, MD. After graduation, Charles worked as a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years. Charles...
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Elizabeth Mason “Betty” Holley, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 27, 2024 at her home with loving family at her side. She was born on February 12, 1944 to the late William Gray Holley and Mary Katherine Herbert Holley. Betty was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She grew up on...
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What a rough week for Maryland. It is with great sadness that we announce former Maryland International Raceway (MIR) track owner, Larry Clayton, passed away Sunday night at his home in Las Vegas, NV where he lived with his loving wife, Nancy. Larry would have been 77 years old in June. He had been...
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Theodore Magnus “Ted” Tennyson, 97, of Lusby, MD passed away on March 24, 2024 at his residence. Born March 14, 1927 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Theodore M. Tennyson, Sr. and Gertrude (Rauh) Tennyson. Ted graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, DC. He served in the U.S. Army...
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David Green ended his journey after 78 years on March 23, 2024, at his home in Harwood, Maryland. He was born in post-war England in 1946 to Vera and Bill Green. Like many who survived the brutal Nazi Blitzkrieg of London, David’s parents left the bombed-out city for a new beginning in the countryside....
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Karen Ellen George, 63, of St. Leonard passed away March 21, 2024. She was born October 13, 1960 to Linden Harrison, Sr. and Judy Ann (Millard) Welch. Karen grew up in Oxon Hill and graduated from Friendly High School. She has lived in Calvert County for 45 years. Karen married David George in 2006....
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Sydna Buckmaster,78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 20th 2024 in Fairfax, VA. She was born September 15th 1945 in Oswestry, England to Robert & Edith Wholey. She graduated from Duval High School in 1963. Sydna married Sam Buckmaster May 16th 1964 and raised her family in Calvert County....
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Gregory (Greg) Paul Cameron of Huntingtown, MD passed away on March 16, 2024, in Rural Retreat, VA. He was born on September 30, 1961, in Johnstown, PA. to Margaret “Peggy” Cameron. He was raised in Nanty-Glo, PA, and attended Blacklick Valley High School where he was an honor student and an excellent athlete. He...
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Elizabeth (Betty) Catterton Norfolk passed away on March 16, 2024, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1935, in Greenock, MD to Robert Francis and Elizabeth Nutwell Catterton. Betty graduated from Southern High School in 1953. She married Kenneth Norfolk on August 4, 1956. They built a home and raised their...
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On March 15, 2024, Deborah Kathryn “Kathy” Vassallo, 69, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Deale, MD, with her family by her side. After a 2.5-year battle with cancer, Kathy’s strength and grace throughout her illness were an inspiration to all who knew her. Born...
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Helen May Holler, 94, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on March 15, 2024. She was born on May 31, 1929, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Chancey and Retha (Bennett) Lewis. Helen was raised in Cumberland and graduated in the class of 1947 from Fort Hill High School. She lived in various places throughout Maryland and...
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Rosemary Catherine Purnell (Hash), 78, of Annapolis, Maryland passed away on March 13, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1945, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Dexter and Catherine Hash (Freedman). Rosemary is survived by her daughters Joanne M. Gay (Steve) of Huntingtown, Maryland, and Marjorie E. DiMartino (Tony) of SeaTac,...
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Elinore M. Fortney, 89, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024. She was a devout Catholic and a pillar of her community, known for her unwavering faith, generous spirit, and wit. Born in 1934, to the late Henry and Blanche Stepp, and she is the sister of...
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Terrence Francis “Terry” Flanagan, 75, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on March 21, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born April 28, 1948, in Washington D.C. to the late Joseph Francis Flanagan and Yvette Couleman Flanagan. In May 1968, Terry was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his...
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Benson Ralph Cross, 85, of Benedict, MD peacefully passed on Friday, March 22, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born on February 27, 1939, in the recently opened hospital in La Plata, MD to the late Jennings Columbus Cross, Sr. and Emma Mae Canter Cross of Hughesville, MD. Ralph was the youngest...
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Diane Oliver Duvall, age 76, from Aquasco, MD, passed away on March 20, 2024. Diane was born June 20, 1947, to William and Cora Oliver in Maryland. Diane was blessed with two children, Ellen Camargo of Chandler, AZ, and William Duvall IV of Upper Marlboro, MD. She found fulfillment as a project manager working...
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Annie Elizabeth Ridgell, 75, passed away March 10, 2024 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Annie was born on August 11, 1948 to the late William Albert Graves and Mary Violet Graves (Hayden). Annie fell in love with the boy who lived right next door,...
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Alan Scott Ruby, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, unexpectedly passed away on March 17, 2024. Alan was born on September 7, 1962, to the late Ramond Ruby and Mildred Danforth in Rutland, VT. After graduating from high school, he married his beloved wife, Roberta, in 1983 and together they had three children, Matthew, Mellissa and...
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Donald Earl Braun, Sr, aged 84, from Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1939, in Washington, DC, to Earl and Emma Braun. He grew up in Charles County and graduated from La Plata High School in 1957. After graduation, he began work as a Steamfitter/pipefitter...
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Lawrence (Larry) E. McGovern (84) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Belleville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Donna McGovern, his three children: Sean McGovern (Stefan Freed), Holly Loyer (Frank Loyer), and Mikelle Rappaport (William Messerschmidt); his step-daughter, Dana Banks (Kevin Banks); his grandchildren: Zach Rappaport, Taran...
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Elizabeth “Grace” Proctor age 97 passed away, surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born on March 6, 1927, in Oxon Hill, MD to Joseph Milton and Mary Jane Proctor. Services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at New Life Church, 9690 Shepherds Creek Place, La Plata, MD 20646. Viewing at...
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Terence Paul “Terry” Hill, 75, of Owings passed away March 12, 2024. He was born September 14, 1948 to Ruffner and Kathryn (Hannam) Hill. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Linda L. Hill. Terry was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Terry was preceded in death by his...
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James Raymond “Jim” Speciale, 77 of Lusby, MD formerly of Elkridge, MD passed away on March 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1946 in Baltimore, MD to the late Emily and John Speciale. Jim was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1972 and went on to work as a salesman...
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Keith Bryan Herring, 75, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away March 9, 2024 in Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, MD. Keith was born on April 16, 1948 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Elmer Ellsworth and Mabel Lee Garner Herring. Keith was born and lived in Calvert County his whole life and with that came...
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