Obituaries

Joseph Robert Tippett, Sr. (Robert)

Joseph Robert Tippett, Sr. (Robert)

Joseph Robert Tippett, Sr. (Robert) May 10, 1950 – February 13, 2023 Robert Tippett of Lexington Park, MD passed away in Baltimore, MD on February 13, 2023, with loved ones by his side. He was 72 years old. Robert was born in Croom, MD to Samuel and Catherine Tippett. He grew up in Upper...
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Alice Veronica Moreland, 90,

Alice Veronica Moreland, 90,

Alice Veronica Moreland, 90, was born on April 22, 1932 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Rhody Barnes and Alice Gertrude Potete Barnes. She died on February 12, 2023 at the Angels Heart Assisted Living Home in Charles County, MD. Alice was the devoted wife of the late Frederick “Freddie” Thomas Moreland who...
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John Samuel Eckler, 84,

John Samuel Eckler, 84,

John Samuel Eckler, 84, of Harrodsburg, husband of Donna Eckler died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington. Born in Ravenna Kentucky, he was the son of the late Francis Blaine and Alice Shearer Eckler. He was a retired Navy Investigator with 19 years of service. He had attended St. Andrews...
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Arthur Harvey Douglas, Jr., “Doug” 89,

Arthur Harvey Douglas, Jr., “Doug” 89,

Arthur Harvey Douglas, Jr., “Doug” 89, of Charlotte Hall, MD peacefully passed away on February 9, 2023, in LaPlata, MD.  Doug was born on September 7, 1933, in Washington, DC, to the late Arthur Harvey Douglas and Gladys May Tawney Douglas. Doug met Carolyn M. Latham in 1958 and were married on May 25, 1963,...
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Mary Molly Butler

Mary Molly Butler

On February 20, 1935, it was snowing in Bushwood, MD when Mary Molly was born at home to the late Sherman Carter and Molly Shaw Broome. Molly received her education through the St. Mary’s County Public School System, she left school prior to graduating but subsequently returned to school and received her GED in...
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Ervin Dotson, 89,

Ervin Dotson, 89,

Ervin Dotson, 89, of Waldorf, MD peacefully passed away on February 13, 2023 at home.  He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Debbie and loving wife Annie.  Ervin is survived by Robert Thurber and Eve Sullivan and their families. All services are private. Condolences can be made to the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral...
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Gloria Yvonne Manuel Schuh, 82,

Gloria Yvonne Manuel Schuh, 82,

Gloria Yvonne Manuel Schuh, 82 of Solomons, MD, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones by her side. She was born on October 30, 1940 in Washington, DC to Charles and Mavis Milburn. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her...
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Lester Schnake, age 88,

Lester Schnake, age 88,

Lester Schnake, age 88, of Solomons, MD died peacefully on February 8, 2023. He was born March 5, 1934 in Washington County, IL, son of the late Arthur and Katie Schnake. He married Shirley Schnake on April 9, 1960 in Hoyleton, IL and she survives him in Solomons, MD. Mr. Schnake graduated from the...
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Michael Dennis Martin Sr., 73,

Michael Dennis Martin Sr., 73,

Michael Dennis Martin Sr., 73, of Monrovia, Maryland passed away on February 6, 2023, at Citizen’s Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD. Born on March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Walter Howard Martin, Sr. and Frances Loveless Martin. Michael served his country in the United States Army from April...
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Robert “Bobby” William Stasch, 79,

Robert “Bobby” William Stasch, 79,

Robert “Bobby” William Stasch, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 9, 2023 in Callaway, MD. Bobby was born on August 7, 1943, to the late Otto H. and Mary C. Williams Stasch in St. Mary’s County.  He graduated from LaPlata High School in 1961 and received his bachelor’s degree from Towson University....
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Geraldine Jacobs Fowler, 79,

Geraldine Jacobs Fowler, 79,

Geraldine Jacobs Fowler, 79, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was born on October 31, 1943, to Joseph and Evelyn Caulder Jacobs in New York City, New York. The family later moved to Langley Park, Maryland where Gerry attended Regina High School. She...
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Helen Gertrude Norris, 89,

Helen Gertrude Norris, 89,

Helen Gertrude Norris, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 9, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 26, 1933 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph George Clarke and Helen Marie Clarke. Gertrude was the loving wife to Robert (Bobby) Norris...
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Jack Lloyd Daly Jr.,

Jack Lloyd Daly Jr.,

Jack Lloyd Daly Jr., born on August 10, 1955, passed away on February 11, 2023 the Feast Day of our Lady of Lourdes after a battle with lung cancer surrounded by his family in his home in Hollywood, Maryland. He grew up in Oxon Hill, MD where he attended Friendly High School and soon...
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Richard “Rich” Durward Hendrix, 58,

Richard “Rich” Durward Hendrix, 58,

Richard “Rich” Durward Hendrix, 58, of Mechanicsville MD, passed away suddenly on February 9th, 2023. Rich was born on August 26th, 1964 to John and Agnes Hendrix in Montreal Canada. Shortly after being born, he and his family relocated to Staten Island New York. After a few years in New York, his family moved to Gloucester,...
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John “Johnny” Joseph Burch Sr., 55,

John “Johnny” Joseph Burch Sr., 55,

John “Johnny” Joseph Burch Sr., 55, of Mechanicsville, MD passed on February 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Johnny was born on September 19, 1967, in LaPlata, MD to Ralph (Clem) and Joanne Burch of Mechanicsville, MD.  He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1985. In 1993, Johnny met his wife, Candall, on a...
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Gary William Thomas Sr., 78,

Gary William Thomas Sr., 78,

Gary William Thomas Sr., 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on July 21,1944 to Vivian T. Lotter in Bryn Mawr, PA.  Gary proudly served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1974. This included time spent in...
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Stuart “Stu” Harris Rycraft, 80,

Stuart “Stu” Harris Rycraft, 80,

Stuart “Stu” Harris Rycraft, 80, of California, MD passed away peacefully on February 04, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born on March 18, 1942 to the late Albert Rycraft and Myrtle “Baker” Rycraft. Stuart enlisted into the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. When he was  honorably” discharged...
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Charles Burroughs Raley

Charles Burroughs Raley

Charles Burroughs Raley of Mechanicsville, MD passed away, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 75 years old. Mr. Raley was born June 30, 1947, in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Jackson Raley, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Burroughs Raley. Mr. Raley, also known as...
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Agnes Cecelia “Billye” (Bean) McGaharn, 88,

Agnes Cecelia “Billye” (Bean) McGaharn, 88,

Agnes Cecelia “Billye” (Bean) McGaharn, 88, of California, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday 02 February 2023 in California, Maryland. Billye was born on Saturday 01 September 1934 to the late Joseph Quentin Bean and Margaret Velma “Madge” Wallace. Billye graduated from Great Mills High School. Billye then attended Western Maryland College, now known...
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Lisa Nicole Sams, 39

Lisa Nicole Sams, 39

Lisa Nicole Sams, 39, of Brandywine, MD, unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 2023. Lisa leaves behind her husband, Steven Sams, and her children Hayley Golden, Hunter Golden, Amelia Sams, and Anderson Sams. She also leaves her granddaughter Harper Rose Austin, her parents Paul Stallings and Cynthia White, her stepfather Timothy White and her...
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Linda Scrivener, 78

Linda Scrivener, 78

In loving memory of our mother, Linda Scrivener, who passed away on January 28, 2023, surrounded by her children. Linda was born on December 11, 1944, in Washington DC. She was a devoted and loving mother that dedicated her life to taking care of her children. She loved living on the water. Her favorite...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Auxiliary Member Barbara Montgomery

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Auxiliary Member Barbara Montgomery

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Auxiliary member Barbara Ann Montgomery, mother to President John Montgomery and mother-in-law to Past Auxiliary President Karen Montgomery. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Barbara Ann Montgomery, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on...
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Francis Xavier Hammett

Francis Xavier Hammett

Francis Xavier Hammett of Solomon’s Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep early on February 4, 2023.  He was 91 years old.  He was visited and surrounded by many of his children and grandchildren just one day prior to his passing. Born and raised in Washington D.C., Francis was the youngest of Thomas Johnson...
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George Stanley “Stan” Buckler, Jr., 68,

George Stanley “Stan” Buckler, Jr., 68,

George Stanley “Stan” Buckler, Jr., 68, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 4, 2023 at his residence. Born December 14, 1954 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of Norma Lee (Pardoe) Buckler and the late George Stanley Buckler, Sr. Stan graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1972. He was an...
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Margaret Irene “Peggy” Tallant, 98,

Margaret Irene “Peggy” Tallant, 98,

Margaret Irene “Peggy” Tallant, 98, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Haines City, FL, passed away on January 31, 2023 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born February 13, 1924 in Springfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Shuebrook and Margaret (Gregory) Shuebrook. Peggy graduated from Springfield High School in 1941. She married...
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