Obituaries

Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85,

Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85,

Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on March 5, 1937 to the late Parran Benedict Jarboe and Rita Alyce (Tennyson) Jarboe. Benedict was the loving husband of Judith Ann Jarboe, whom he married on December 7,...
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William Benson “Bill” Wagoner, 90,

William Benson “Bill” Wagoner, 90,

William Benson “Bill” Wagoner, 90 of California, MD, passed away on February 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side.  He lived 90 full years and enjoyed his life! He was born November 28, 1932 to William Benson Wagoner and Florence Hathorn Wagoner in Ridgway Pennsylvania. He grew up as the middle...
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Grace Virginia Shadowens

Grace Virginia Shadowens

Grace Virginia Shadowens of California, MD passed away February 24, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born on February 28, 1931 in Brownwood, MO to the late Louis Morton and Martha Fowler Morton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Wise (Larry) of California, MD, her two grandchildren of...
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Mary “Louise” Shafer, 93,

Mary “Louise” Shafer, 93,

Mary “Louise” Shafer, 93 of California, MD passed on February 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Ridge, MD to the late William Henry Trossbach and Mary Alice McKay. Louise was an accomplished quilter and avid gardener throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling and sailing the local waterways...
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Tina L. Donnelly, 58

Tina L. Donnelly, 58

Tina L. Donnelly passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on the evening of Monday, March 6th, 2023. Mrs. Donnelly was a fighter until the end, living several days longer than doctors predicted, at home in hospice care. Mrs. Donnelly had been battling breast cancer and end stage kidney disease for a...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Lifetime Member James F. Miedzinski

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Lifetime Member James F. Miedzinski

The Officers and Members of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary regret to announce the passing of Lifetime Member James F. Miedzinski. Jim joined the department at the age of fourteen due to the limited manpower available during World War II and has served faithfully for over 75 years. Services for James...
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Byren Wayne Harder, 74,

Byren Wayne Harder, 74,

Byren Wayne Harder, 74, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland passed away peacefully with his daughters, April, Melanie and Amanda by his side on February 21, 2023.  He was born February 22, 1948, at Sibly Hospital, Washington, DC to Betty Lee Spitzer and Donald Walter Harder. Byren is survived by his sisters, Diana Haynes (Donald) and...
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Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65, of Chaptico, MD passed away February 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 4, 1957, in Washington DC, he was the son of Ellsworth P. Beverage and Marjorie Jean Gates Beverage. Bobby worked at the Morgantown Generating Station in maintenance and operations. Following his retirement from this position, Bobby...
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William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84,

William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84,

William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born to the late Calbert and Viola Seekford in Manassas, VA on February 22, 1939. Billy began his career as a DC Firefighter on January 6, 1963. He worked his way through...
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Christina Marie Crowley, 52,

Christina Marie Crowley, 52,

Christina Marie Crowley, 52, of Great Mills MD, peacefully passed away on February 24¸ 2023 with family and friends at her side. Born on March 27, 1970 in Belleville, NJ, she was the daughter of Carol Crowley and Thomas Crowley. In addition to her parents, Christina is survived by an aunt, Joan Crowley, and...
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Gladys Weber, 88,

Gladys Weber, 88,

Gladys Weber, 88, of Helen, MD, passed away on February 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on the family farm, where she has resided most of her life, on July 27, 1934 to the late Cora Morgan and the late Johnson Morgan. Gladys is survived by her children JP Weber (Ginny) of...
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Stuart William Baldwin,62,

Stuart William Baldwin,62,

Stuart William Baldwin,62, of California, MD, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend went home to be with Jesus Christ, February 22, 2023 at Washington Hospital Center. Stuart was born to Richard Vance and Mildred Ann Baldwin on February 29, 1960 in Troy, New York. By God’s great mercy Stuart was born again to...
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John Steven Rollins, Jr.

John Steven Rollins, Jr.

John Steven Rollins, Jr. of La Plata formally of Waldorf passed away peacefully February 24,2023 at the age of 81. Born January 22,1942 in Washington D.C. to John (Jack) and Dorothy Rollins. He lived most of his life in Charles County and was known by everyone. Johnny worked his life as a mechanic, body...
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Roger Dale Stultz, 73

Roger Dale Stultz, 73

Roger Dale Stultz, 73, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on February 21, 2023. Roger was born on December 24, 1949, to Robert and Beulah Stultz in Washington, DC. He met his future wife, Shirley Stultz through his mother, they both worked at Kann’s Department Store. They were married on September 2, 1968, and had...
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Leroy Raymond Buckler Jr., 72,

Leroy Raymond Buckler Jr., 72,

Leroy Raymond Buckler Jr., 72, passed away on February 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 18, 1950 in Mechanicsville, MD, to the late Leroy Raymond Buckler Sr. and Gwynette Catherine (Moran) Buckler. Leroy was the loving husband of Teresa Tippett Buckler, whom he married...
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Helen Ogle Ashley

Helen Ogle Ashley

Helen Ogle Ashley was born on June 6, 1927, the daughter of Estel Woltz Ogle and Dorothy Gladys Sumpter Ogle in the town of Hillsville, Virginia and passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023 at the age of 95. She was the middle child of seven children and is survived by her siblings Mary...
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Lt. Col. William “Bill” Collins Reagan, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 83,

Lt. Col. William “Bill” Collins Reagan, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 83,

Lt. Col. William “Bill” Collins Reagan, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 83, passed on February 18, 2023, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, Maryland, after a long illness. Born September 1, 1939, in Washington, D.C., to Harrell and Harriet Reagan, Bill was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy, where he was elected senior class...
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Barbara Jean DeMent, 86,

Barbara Jean DeMent, 86,

Barbara Jean DeMent, 86, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away on February 6, 2023. Barbara was born on January 1, 1937, to Fred and Doris Branson in Washington, DC. After graduation, Barbara worked for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company for a short period of time. Barbara then left work to get married and...
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Mary Anne “Mom Mom” Clark

Mary Anne “Mom Mom” Clark

Mary Anne “Mom Mom” Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Dameron, MD on January 31, 2023.  Anne was born on February 2, 1926, in Kalmia (Bel Air), Maryland to the late Josiah Wilson and Mary Wheeler Wilson.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Windfield “Tom” Clark (2010),...
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Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65, of Chaptico, MD passed away February 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 4, 1957, in Washington DC, he was the son of Ellsworth P. Beverage and Marjorie Jean Gates Beverage. Bobby worked at the Morgantown Generating Station in maintenance and operations. Following his retirement from this position, Bobby...
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Clarence “Butch” M. Gillott, Jr., 86,

Clarence “Butch” M. Gillott, Jr., 86,

Clarence “Butch” M. Gillott, Jr., 86, passed away February 17, 2023, at his home in Mechanicsville, MD. Butch was born February 17, 1937, in Washington, DC, to Clarence M. Gillott, Sr. & Helen C. (White) Gillott Deane. Butch served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, as a fireman. When he came...
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Cynthia Leah Fields, 66,

Cynthia Leah Fields, 66,

Cynthia Leah Fields, 66, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 13, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her family at her side. She was born in LaPlata, MD on November 8, 1956 to the late Bernard Drury and Betty Ann Harding Drury. On September 3, 1976, Cindy married the...
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Stanley “Stan” Richard Edwards, 76,

Stanley “Stan” Richard Edwards, 76,

Stanley “Stan” Richard Edwards, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on February 14, 2023, at home. Stan was born July 20, 1946, to Raymond Maphies Edwards Jr. and Charlotte Regina Huntington in Washington, DC. Stan married Sherry Edwards and together they had two children, Stanley and Steven. Stan and Sherry celebrated 47 years...
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Gerald Lee “Jerry” Young, 78,

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Young, 78,

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Young, 78 of California, MD passed away on February 13, 2023 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Jerry was born on October 4, 1944 in Dennison, OH to the late Emmett Young and Margaret Ervin McKay Young. Jerry grew up in Dennison, Ohio. He entered into the U.S. Navy where he proudly...
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Joyce Ann Shook, 79,

Joyce Ann Shook, 79,

Joyce Ann Shook, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Callaway, MD. Born on February 18, 1943 in Wayside, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maude E. Pilkerton and William F. Pilkerton. Joyce was the loving wife of the late James E. Shook,...
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