Obituaries

Sandra Musselman Welch, 81,

Sandra Musselman Welch, 81,

Sandra Musselman Welch, 81 of Tall Timbers, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Virginia to the late Lloyd Musselman and Doris (Heflin) Musselman. Sandra graduated from James Monroe High School 1959.  She went...
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Frederick “Rick” Alton Reckeweg

Frederick “Rick” Alton Reckeweg

Rick Reckeweg, age sixty-nine, of Bryantown Maryland, passed away in his sleep on Friday, November 4, 2022. His passing was painless, under the care of the expert nursing staff of MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, in Clinton Maryland, and while we all mourn for his passing, we the Reckeweg family are eternally grateful for...
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Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98,

Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98,

Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98, of Brandywine, MD, formerly of Lewisdale, MD, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Vince was born on January 25, 1924, in Old Forge, PA, the youngest child of the late Harry McGowan and Agnes McGowan (nee Glynn). During...
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Ronald Joseph Prettyman Sr., 65

Ronald Joseph Prettyman Sr., 65

Ronald Joseph Prettyman Sr., 65 of Solomons, MD passed away on November 17, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 27, 1957 in Wheeling, WV to Alvin Albert Prettyman Sr. and the late Eva Ann (Price) Prettyman. Ronald graduated from Wheeling High School in...
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Carol Lee Jeffreys, 56,

Carol Lee Jeffreys, 56,

Carol Lee Jeffreys, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 22, 2022, after a long battle of various health issues. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on January 3, 1966, to Robert Lee Schaake and Janice Virginia Frantum Schaake. She met her future husband, Bill Jeffreys, in high school. They were married in...
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Francis Tyrone Baker

Francis Tyrone Baker

ON NOVEMBER 9TH, 2022 FRANCIS PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT THE AGE OF 47, AT HIS HOME IN LEXINGTON PARK, MARYLAND. FRANCIS WAS BORN APRIL 19TH 1975 IN LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND. FRANCIS WAS EDUCATED IN THE ST MARY’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. HE GRADUATED FROM CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL IN MORGANZA, MARYLAND. HE TOOK COLLEGE CLASSES THROUGH STAFFORD...
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Barbara Lee McCall (Schlosser), 76,

Barbara Lee McCall (Schlosser), 76,

Barbara Lee McCall (Schlosser), 76, of Hollywood, MD ended her battle on November 20, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1946 in Washington D.C.  She grew up and lived most her life in Clinton, MD.  On August 7, 1965 she married her beloved long time childhood...
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Russell Fred “Russ” Haack, 80,

Russell Fred “Russ” Haack, 80,

Russell Fred “Russ” Haack, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 10, 2022, in Largo, MD. Russ was born on April 29, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Fred Julius Haack and Louise Russell Haack.  In 1960, he graduated from high school. Russ met Beverly Ann Bucher at Montgomery Ward and they...
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Rose Marie Rose

Rose Marie Rose

On November 16, 2022, Rose Marie Rose, of La Plata, MD, passed away at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 43 years, Edward C. Rose. The family is deeply saddened by her passing, but are rejoicing in the fact that Rose accepted...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Michael Bowen

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Michael Bowen

The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc., regretfully announces the passing of Past President Michael Bowen. Mike served our department as a Board of Director from 1996 until 2001, and President from 2002 to 2003. Please keep the Bowen family in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements will be posted as they become...
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North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Robert “Bobby” Allen

North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Robert “Bobby” Allen

On Friday, December 2, 2022, North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Past President Robert “Bobby” Allen passed on to eternity at his home in North Beach. Allen was a pillar of the NBVFD family, with an unbroken line of service from 1983 to 2017. He was an excellent firefighter and emergency medical clinician, regularly responding...
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Governor Hogan Speaks at Memorial Service for Prince George’s County Sheriff Melvin C. High

Governor Hogan Speaks at Memorial Service for Prince George’s County Sheriff Melvin C. High

Governor Hogan delivered remarks at the memorial service for Prince George’s County Sheriff Melvin C. High. Following are the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: It is an honor to be back home in Prince George’s County and to have this opportunity, on behalf of all the people of Maryland, to pay tribute to...
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Gerald (Jerry) Webster Lumpkins, Jr

Gerald (Jerry) Webster Lumpkins, Jr

Gerald (Jerry) Webster Lumpkins, Jr of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 of lung cancer. Jerry was born on December 2, 1950 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. He is survived by his siblings – Pete, Jack (Mary Lou), Sandy, Donnie, Bo (Robbie), Brenda (Pee Wee), Rick (Lynn), Gail,...
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James Wilmer “Jim” Bailey, Jr., 74,

James Wilmer “Jim” Bailey, Jr., 74,

James Wilmer “Jim” Bailey, Jr., 74, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 29, 2022 at his home. Born on September 5, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late James Wilmer Bailey, Sr. and the late Agnes Lorraine Wallace Bailey. Jim married Martha Ann Millikan on November 24, 1971 in...
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William Ward Edwards (“Wild Bill”), 85,

William Ward Edwards (“Wild Bill”), 85,

William Ward Edwards (“Wild Bill”), 85, of California, MD, passed away suddenly at home on October 24, 2022 in California, MD. Born on September 30, 1937 in Tacoma Park, Maryland, he was the son of Bell Ward Edwards (deceased) and William Rollin Edwards (deceased). Bill married Sylvia Dawn Cyrus on August 30, 1958 (deceased)...
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Frances Darnel Haas, 86,

Frances Darnel Haas, 86,

Frances Darnel Haas, 86, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed to eternal life on October 22, 2022. From her day of birth in Platteville, Wisconsin on July 24, 1936 to her last breath – Fran lived a life that even the most creative could never dream up. Frances, also known as Fran, Mom, Nana, Big Nana...
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Hilda Ann Trossbach Hall, 94,

Hilda Ann Trossbach Hall, 94,

Hilda Ann Trossbach Hall, 94, of Scotland, MD, passed away on October 22, 2022. Born on June 13, 1928 in Beachville, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Linwood Trossbach and the late Mary Adelaide Norris Trossbach. Hilda is survived by her children Robert E. Hall (Darleen) of Hollywood, MD, Rhoda Hall...
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William Clarence (Bud) Greenwell, Jr., 60,

William Clarence (Bud) Greenwell, Jr., 60,

William Clarence (Bud) Greenwell, Jr., 60 years old, of Leonardtown, MD departed this earth for his Heavenly home on October 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. Born September 18, 1962 in Leonardtown, MD to William Clarence Greenwell, Sr. and Margaret Rose Greenwell (Gray) of Leonardtown, MD. Brother of Charles Greenwell (deceased) (Carrie) of Mechanicsville, MD,...
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James Matthew Hill, “Jim”,87,

James Matthew Hill, “Jim”,87,

James Matthew Hill, “Jim”,87, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:15 PM in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on February 22, 1935 in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Nicholas Hill and the late Flora Elizabeth (Lyon) Hill. Jim is survived by his loving wife of...
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Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98,

Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98,

Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98, of Brandywine, MD, formerly of Lewisdale, MD, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Vince was born on January 25, 1924, in Old Forge, PA, the youngest child of the late Harry McGowan and Agnes McGowan (nee Glynn). During...
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Adrienne D. Nelson Sims

Adrienne D. Nelson Sims

Adrienne was born on July 25, 1969 in VA to Willie J. Nelson and Mable (Robertson) Nelson.  A loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, all-star quilter, dog and cat lover, and fierce supporter of the fight against all cancers. Not to mention a fun lady with a deep appreciation for delicious Harry & David pears,...
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Rose Marie Rose, 78,

Rose Marie Rose, 78,

On November 16, 2022, Rose Marie Rose, of La Plata, MD, passed away at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 43 years, Edward C. Rose. The family is deeply saddened by her passing, but are rejoicing in the fact that Rose accepted...
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Chieko Nozaki Galbreath, 82,

Chieko Nozaki Galbreath, 82,

Chieko Nozaki Galbreath, 82, of Waldorf, MD, departed this life on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD.  She was born in Miyazaki, Japan to the late Shigenobu Nozaki and Tayuko (Iwase) Nozaki. Chieko was one of seven children and graduated from high school and...
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Freddy Mack Adkins, 78,

Freddy Mack Adkins, 78,

Freddy Mack Adkins, 78, of Great Mills, MD died November 13, 2022, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 20, 1944 in Wise County, VA to the late Raymond Adkins and Lena Kiser Adkins. Freddy moved to St. Mary’s County in 1960, from Coeburn, VA. with...
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Catherine Marie “Cathy” Cross, 80,

Catherine Marie “Cathy” Cross, 80,

Catherine Marie “Cathy” Cross, 80, of Aquasco, MD, who loved to be called Mom by her children and Memaw by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, departed her loving family peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Indian Head, MD to the late Albert Tayman Knott...
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