ADCS/AW/Sr. Chief Petty Officer Bobby Lee Newsome, USN Retired, age 79, of Lusby, Maryland, and a former resident of Wellston, OH, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 26, 1946 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Robert Lee Newsom and Nannie Cantrell Newsom....
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Dewey Trinkley, 81, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. He dedicated 38 years of service to the Department of Transportation before retiring. Retirement, however, marked the beginning of a new chapter as he found his dream job at Sneade’s Ace Hardware. He truly...
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Michael Paul Stringfellow, 62, passed away on May 29, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will never be forgotten. Born on April 8, 1964, Michael was the son of Margaret Helen Stringfellow and Jack Cleveland Stringfellow. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Roberta Stringfellow, and a loving...
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Alan Joseph Gwynn, 63 of Calvert County, MD, passed aware peacefully at his home on May 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and dog Luna. Born in Washington DC at Crafritz Hospital, on February 8, 1963, Alan was the son of the late Paul and Bertha Gwynn. He graduated from Surrattsville High School...
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Geneva Virginia Clark Peyton, 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her daughters. Born on March 25, 1935, in Glengary, West Virginia, Geneva was the daughter of Daisy Evelyn Clark and Jospeh Daniels Clark and the oldest of 8 children. On December 24, 1953, she married John “Jack” Francis...
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Barbara Anne Olson, 84, of California, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. Born on November 10, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barb was the daughter of the late Peter Joseph Palmer and Anne Barbara Bercosky. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, faith, and devotion to her family. Barb dedicated her professional...
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John Edward “Sonny Boy” Price, Jr., 83, of Callaway, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at his home. Born on June 5, 1943, in Compton, Maryland, John was the son of the late John Edward Price, Sr. and Laura Thelma Bowman. He spent much of his life working as a farmer in...
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Mary “Charlene” Tsirigotis, 74, of Great Mills, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 2, 2026. Born on July 21, 1951, in Maryland, Charlene was the daughter of the late Charles W. Davis and Shirley Beazley. She met the love of her life and future husband, Nick Tsirigotis, in 1967....
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Richard William “Dick” Fischer, 88, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 22, 1937, Dick was a lifelong Maryland resident whose life was defined by service, dedication, and devotion to family. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955...
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Robert (Buddy) Eugene Boswell 76 of Brandywine MD passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026. On October 6, 1949, Buddy was born in Cheverly, MD to Richard Eugene and Mildred Asmussen Boswell. In 1966 Buddy joined the Baden Volunteer Fire Department and maintained active status until the time of his death. Buddy...
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Alice Pittard Lucas, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old. Born in Virginia on September 6, 1946, Alice was the cherished daughter of the late James and Helen Pittard. She dedicated her life to her family as a loving homemaker,...
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Jennifer Helene Connolly, 46, of Shady Side, Maryland, passed away on May 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born on March 8, 1980, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, Maryland. Her family moved shortly after her birth to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, where Jennifer grew up and attended Holy Family School in...
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William Mason Sprague, 81, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on May 21, 2026 in Prince Frederick, MD. Bill was born on December 14, 1944 in Keyser, West Virginia to Robert and Mary (Johnson) Sprague. Bill attended Damascus High School in Damascus, MD. On March 20, 1964 he married the love of his life...
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Pamela May James, 90, of Lusby, Maryland, formerly of London, England, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 20, 2026. Born on May 17, 1936, in London, England, Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late Florence Ellen (Hill) James and the late Charles George James. Pamela devoted...
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Brenda Jean Proctor, 74, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Philip B. Proctor, and her parents, Fielder B. and Evelyn L. Armiger. Surviving are her sisters and brothers: Ginger Nethers of Owings, MD; Fielder Bowie Armiger, Jr. and wife...
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Janet Frances Small, 93, a 30-year resident of Waldorf, Maryland, peacefully departed this life on May 15, 2026. Born on August 13, 1932, in Cranford, New Jersey, Janet was the beloved daughter of Edward and Katherine Lindsay. She graduated from Wheaton College and went on to build a distinguished career as an editor for...
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Our “Sassy Savi” We didn’t call her “Sassy Savi” for no reason—you knew exactly what she was thinking just by her look. She blessed everyone lucky enough to be in her presence with her contagious smile, her bright energy, and those famously sassy expressions that could light up any room. She taught us all...
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John “Johnny” Oscar Gatton Sr., 83, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Johnny was born on February 10, 1943, at his family home in Hollywood, Maryland, to William Raymond and Ruth Evelyn Gatton. He was one of six children and...
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John “Johnny” Oscar Gatton Sr., 83, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Johnny was born on February 10, 1943, at his family home in Hollywood, Maryland, to William Raymond and Ruth Evelyn Gatton. He was one of six children and...
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Ronald Eugene Kent, Jr., passed away on May 1, 2026, in Waldorf, Maryland. He was born on December 12, 1963, in Washington, D.C., to the late Ronald Eugene Kent, Sr. and Catherine L. Kent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry William Kent. Ron was a talent...
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Rosella Lynn Edelen, 68, of Hughesville, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cheverly on September 19, 1957, Rosie was the cherished fifth daughter of late George and Sylvia Poole. Just two months before her passing, Rosie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer that...
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Betty Leresche was caring, loving and hardworking, a brave and articulate leader in her community, artistic and intuitive, and a loving, committed wife, mother and grandmother. She was beautiful inside and out. Born to Albert and Gertrude Kling on April 22, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, Gertrude Elizabeth (“Betty”) Kling was the oldest of 9...
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Mary Helena Springstead, 73, of Chaptico, MD, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, with her loving family at her side. Mary was born on July 9, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late James Motley Clark, Sr. and Charlotte Elizabeth (nee: Smith) Clark. Mary was an amazing and loving mom, mommom and great...
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We are saddened to announce that Ronald Eugene Everly, 83, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born on October 9, 1942, in South Hill, Virginia, Ronald was the son of the late Harry Grafton and Clara Estella Everly. After graduating from North Hagerstown High School, he proudly served his country...
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Willard Ellsworth Brann, Sr., aged 82, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at his home in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on November 4, 1943, in Kinsale, VA, to the late Wilmot and Margaret Brann. On February 27, 1965, Willard wed the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Mary. Together, they...
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