Obituaries

Kathleen Margaret Byrd, 74,

Kathleen Margaret Byrd, 74,

Kathleen Margaret Byrd, 74, of Dunkirk, passed away on May 19, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 11, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Ralph and Theresa Mallard. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Michael S. Eye, Sr. of Dunkirk, daughters Theresa Wilson and husband Tom of Edgewater, Jenny Schiltz and husband...
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Richard Alan “Ricky” Wayson, 72,

Richard Alan “Ricky” Wayson, 72,

Richard Alan “Ricky” Wayson, 72, of Chesapeake Beach and formerly of Lothian passed away May 17, 2023. He was born July 25, 1950, to George Vernon Sr. and Agnes Elizabeth (Gibson) Wayson. Ricky was raised in Lothian and graduated from Southern High School. He joined the United States Navy after high school and was...
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Ricky Lamar Phillips, 71,

Ricky Lamar Phillips, 71,

Ricky Lamar Phillips, 71, passed peacefully on Saturday, May, 13, 2023 at Hospice at St. Mary’s, surrounded by his loving family. Ricky was born February 16th, 1952 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harry Lamar Phillips and Dorothy Jane Fahrenkrog. Ricky graduated from High Point High School in 1971. After...
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Mark Stephen Knott, 68,

Mark Stephen Knott, 68,

Mark Stephen Knott, 68, of Callaway, MD passed away at Med Star Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 19th, 2023. Mark was born on September 24th, 1954 to the late Joseph Irving Knott Sr. and Hazel Theresa (Dyson) Knott in Great Mills, MD. Mark was raised in St. Mary’s county. He...
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Irene Virginia Hill

Irene Virginia Hill

Irene Virginia Hill, a beloved resident of Chaptico, MD, passed away at the age of 78 on May 18, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1944, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Mary Rainwater Copsey and Clements William Copsey. Irene’s loving husband, James Leroy Hill Sr, preceded her in death on June 28,...
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Karla Guste Murphy

Karla Guste Murphy

Karla Guste Murphy, of California, MD passed away May 18, 2023 in Callaway, MD. She was born on August 12, 1934 in Bremerhaven, Germany. Karla married James J. Murphy “Jim” while he was stationed in Germany. They remained married until his death in 1998. Being a military wife, they moved around a bit, while...
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Betty Ann (Cash) Hunter Trautman, 81,

Betty Ann (Cash) Hunter Trautman, 81,

Betty Ann (Cash) Hunter Trautman, 81, of California, Md., died May 15, 2023 at home surrounded in love by family. Betty was born August 14, 1941 in Cedartown, Ga. She lived in Southern Maryland since the 1960s, where she has raised five children, owned a business, and settled in California enjoying her burgeoning family....
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Paul Herman Oncken, Jr.

Paul Herman Oncken, Jr.

Paul Herman Oncken, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 15, 2023 at his home. Born on March 17, 1958 in Newport News, VA, he was the loving son of the late Janet Louise Moorhead Oncken, and Paul Herman Oncken, Sr. Paul is survived by his sister Carolyn Louise Williamson of Mechanicsville, MD....
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Cheryl Drury Norton, 71,

Cheryl Drury Norton, 71,

Cheryl Drury Norton, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 17, 1951 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard J. Drury, Sr. and Betty Ann Harding Drury. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of...
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Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA. Dotsy was born on August 12, 1925, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and was the daughter of the late William Woodbury Burroughs and Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Burroughs. On August 14, 1970, Dotsy married...
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Myrel Ann Nickey

Myrel Ann Nickey

Myrel Ann Nickey passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 90 years. At the time of her death, she was living in Hollywood, MD with her daughter Janice Stevens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Elmer Larson of Wilton ND, her husband Claire Nickey, her infant son...
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Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60,

Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60,

Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on May 14, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. Visitation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Services Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105...
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Michael “Mike” Mooney

Michael “Mike” Mooney

Michael “Mike” Mooney was a loving father, devoted partner, grandfather, brother, son, and beloved friend. He left this world on May 12, 2023 at the age of 60. He passed quickly in his home in Lusby, MD. We find peace in knowing he didn’t suffer. Mike was the son of Gershom Abraham and Diana...
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Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58,

Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58,

Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58, of Calvert County, Md passed away peacefully at home with his wife on May 9, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1965 to William L. Bowles and Ann (Nancy) Marie Bowles (both deceased). He was raised and lived most of his life in Huntingtown, Md. Kevin graduated from Northern High...
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William Keith Archer

William Keith Archer

Keith was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Clara Marie Trump and William Archer. He grew up in Oregon, and went to high school in Tigard, where he was on the wrestling team. After graduating from Portland State University, Keith began a life of service to the U.S. Navy and government. While we thank him...
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Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97,

Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA. Dotsy was born on August 12, 1925, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and was the daughter of the late William Woodbury Burroughs and Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Burroughs. On August 14, 1970, Dotsy married...
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Margaret Marie Ledson, 85,

Margaret Marie Ledson, 85,

Margaret Marie Ledson, 85, of Hughesville, MD passed away May 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born February 19, 1938 to Myer Fox and Margaret Elizabeth Calahan in Washington, DC. Margaret had 6 children, Lois, Henry, Margaret, Catherine, Joseph, and George. Margaret married her beloved husband Sean Ernest Ledson on February...
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Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker)

Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker)

Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker), of Solomons, MD, passed away on May 7, 2023, at Calvert Health Medical Center, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was born in December 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late William J. Yonker and Doris (Liebert) Yonker. She lived most of her early life in Philadelphia, graduating...
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Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85,

Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85,

Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85, of Nanjemoy, MD, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023. Catherine was born at home on November 3, 1937, to Robert and Nellie Canter in Hughesville, MD. Catherine met the love of her life, Theodore “Sonny” Davis, Jr., at La Plata High School. The two were married on...
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Clarence Edward Tucker, 86,

Clarence Edward Tucker, 86,

Clarence Edward Tucker, 86, of Bel Alton, MD died peacefully on May 9, 2023, at his residence in Bel Alton, MD. Clarence was born on July 8, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late John Edward Tucker and the late Dora Lee Windsor Tucker. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his...
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James Parran “JP” Fenhagen

James Parran “JP” Fenhagen

James Parran “JP” Fenhagen of California, MD passed away May 8, 2023 in Callaway, Maryland surrounded by family. On June 7, 1942 he was born to the late Sherman Fenhagen and Rebecca Agnes Tennyson Fenhagen. JP graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Ridge, MD. He worked for A&P/Super Fresh for many years as...
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Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82,

Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82,

Virginia Fowler Moreland, 82, of Lothian, MD passed away April 29th, 2023 at her home. She was born March 3, 1941 in Calvert County Maryland to Edward Fowler and Berniece (Stallings) Fowler. Virginia grew up in Calvert County then later met her late husband Elmer Moreland and started a family in Lothian MD. Virginia...
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Mary Ann Henning, 60,

Mary Ann Henning, 60,

Mary Ann Henning, 60, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 30th, 2023, at Calvert Health Hospital with her daughters and close friends at her bed side. She was born on June 5, 1962, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Mary Ann grew up in Prince Frederick, graduating from Calvert High...
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Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66,

Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66,

Matthew Leroy “Matt” Weber, 66, of North Beach passed away April 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Matt was born January 19, 1957 to Gerard James and Marie Ann (Risalli) Weber. Affectionately known as Mad Dog, Matt was a lifelong fireman with Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department, DC Fire Department, and most recently North Beach...
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Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70,

Terri Ann Wilson, 70, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 3, 2023 at her residence. Born December 4, 1952 in Camp Springs, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul Franklin Ludwig, Jr. and Nola Mae (Cagle) Ludwig. Terri graduated from Crossland High School in 1970.  She married Richard Lee Wilson, Sr....
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