Obituaries

Margaret Janet Gatton, 90

Margaret Janet Gatton, 90

Margaret Janet Gatton “Nana”,90, passed away on March 14, 2022, in Hollywood, MD. Born on December 28, 1931, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late James Cox Harris and Amanda Victoria Cline Harris Heeter. She married Frank Starr Gatton in Holy Name Church, in Washington, DC on January 28, 1950. They...
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Mary Ellen Barone, 78

Mary Ellen Barone, 78

Mary Ellen Bowles Barone, 78, of St. Mary’s City, Maryland passed away on March 10th 2022. She was born on April 11, 1943, in Leonardtown, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Susan Alberta Ellis Bowles and John Ignatius Bowles, Sr. Mary was the loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” James Barone,...
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Mary Elizabeth Hanks, 73

Mary Elizabeth Hanks, 73

Mary Elizabeth “Butsy” Hanks of Lexington Park, Maryland died at the age of 73 on Sunday, March 6, 2022, while under the care Hospice of St. Mary’s. She was born on September 23, 1948, in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Mary Jane (Rawlings) Nicholson and William Landon “Pappy” Nicholson. Ms....
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James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84

James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84

James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on March 5, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 20, 1937 in Medley’s Neck, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Mildred Johnson and the late Joseph Vernon Stone. Jimmy was the loving husband of Dorothy Cecelia Hall Stone, whom...
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Harry Richard Errington, 91

Harry Richard Errington, 91

Harry Richard Errington, 91, of California, MD, passed away on March 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 15, 1930 in Skipback, PA, he was the son of the late Anna Leamy Errington and Robert W. Errington. Harry was the loving husband of Gwendolyn Charlotte Errington, whom he...
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James “Kevin” Lorence, 56

James “Kevin” Lorence, 56

After a courageous, year long battle with cancer, James “Kevin” Lorence, 56, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on March 28, 2022 with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 27, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to James Melvin Lorence and Frances Marie “Dumplin” Abell Lorence of St. Inigoes, MD. Kevin...
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Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville

Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville

Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville, MD passed away unexpectedly on March 18th, 2022. Eva was born on May 24, 1962 to Claus Dieter and Erika Maischhofer in Pforzheim, Germany. She attended Nordstadtschule and Schanzschule in Pforzheim, Germany.  She completed her education as a licensed hair stylist. Melvin “Mel” Harris and Eva began their 41...
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Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr, 64

Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr, 64

Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr., 64 passed away at his home in Bushwood, MD on March 23, 2022 Ray was born on December 15, 1957 to Margaret Ann Dean of Lexington Park, MD and the late Francis Jessie Currie. Ray was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He married the love of...
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Albert Wayne Combs, 51

Albert Wayne Combs, 51

Albert Wayne Combs, 51, of Dameron, MD passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2022 with his loving wife, Michele, by his side. He was born on November 21, 1970, in Leonardtown, MD, to Shirley Ann Brown of Hollywood, MD, and the late Raymond “Buddy” Combs, Sr. Wayne was born and raised...
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James Albert Butler

James Albert Butler

James Albert Butler was born on May 19th, 1931, in Woodbine, New Jersey to Frank J. Butler and Jennie Tamminen. Jim (as he was known to friends and family) passed away in his home in Hollywood, Maryland on the morning of March 17th, 2022. He was 90 years old. Jim received his high school...
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Teddy Colin Green, 62

Teddy Colin Green, 62

Teddy Colin Green, age 62,  passed away on March 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1959 in Waynesville, NC to Sydney Greene and Sarah Katherine Ammons Greene of Waynesville, NC. Teddy served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1981. After his honorable discharge, he returned  to Haywood county...
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Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73, of Bushwood, MD, passed away peacefully from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on February 24, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.  Born on August 4, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Lee Beitzell and Frances Martha (Battenfield) Beitzell.  He was the oldest...
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William J Campbell, 93

William J Campbell, 93

William J Campbell, 93, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on March 18, 2022. William was born on October 28, 1928 to Jack and Elizabeth Campbell in Cleveland, OH. After graduating from high school, he pursued a higher education while in the service.  He earned an undergraduate degree from Maryland, and eventually completed a law...
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Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr, 82

Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr, 82

Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr., 82, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 at  home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 18, 1939 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Howard Burch and Mildred Marie Thompson Burch. Charles worked as a carpenter and a waterman...
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Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr, 30

Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr, 30

Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr., 39, of Hubert, NC passed away at his home March 18, 2022. He was born August 15, 1982 to Thomas Howard Miller Sr. and Peggy Sue Stinnett. Thomas was originally from Maryland where he married his beloved wife, Kristi Lee Miller on March 25, 2011.  He was a self...
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Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61

Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61

Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61, of Benedict, MD, passed away March 26, 2022. Dean was born on February 19, 1961 to Jerry and Dottie Summers in Leonardtown, MD. Dean Lynn grew up in the small water front town of Benedict, MD. Dean Lynn along with her siblings bonded with fellow Benedict friends that turned into...
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Christian Scott Wirth, 18

Christian Scott Wirth, 18

Christian Scott Wirth, 18, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away suddenly at Penn State Altoona on March 4, 2022, in Altoona, PA. He was born on March 27, 2003, in Leonardtown, MD, to Christopher Scott Wirth and Karen Lisa Gay Wirth of Lexington Park, MD. Christian is a graduate of Father Andrew White and...
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Richard Carl Herbert, 36

Richard Carl Herbert, 36

Richard Carl Herbert, 36, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1985 to Dale Stephen Herbert, Sr. and Donna M. McAllister Herbert. Richard is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He married his beloved wife, Jeannie on February...
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Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93

Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93

Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93, passed away on March 10, 2022. Mary was born in Maryland Point, Charles County, MD. on November 27, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Lazarus Dodd and Mary Frances Dodd and sister to Emma Scott and Britannia Bastin. Mary was predeceased by her husband Albert Merl Evans,...
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Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73, of Bushwood, MD, passed away peacefully from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on February 24, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. Born on August 4, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Lee Beitzell and Frances Martha (Battenfield) Beitzell. He was the oldest...
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Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Former Member, County Fire Chief Walter M. Golden

Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Former Member, County Fire Chief Walter M. Golden

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce that Walter M. Golden, Nanjemoy Volunteer and former County Fire Chief passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard C. Golden, his sisters, Mildred G. Marshall and Mamie Katherine Rowens. He is survived by his sister, Barbara G....
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Hollywood VFD Regrets To Announce The Passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President, Past President of SMVFA and MSFA Charles “Danny” Davis, Jr.

Hollywood VFD Regrets To Announce The Passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President, Past President of SMVFA and MSFA Charles “Danny” Davis, Jr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, Past Fire Chief, Past President Charles “Danny” Davis Jr. Chief Davis passed away today with family by his side after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Chief Davis is a Legend in Hollywood VFD and the State of Maryland within...
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Richard “Dick” Furman Hutson, Jr.,83

Richard “Dick” Furman Hutson, Jr.,83

Richard “Dick” Furman Hutson, Jr.,83, of Avenue, MD formerly from Lanham, MD passed away on February 23, 2022, in Washington, DC. He was born on September 22, 1938, in Washington, DC and was the son of the late May Plass Hutson and Richard Furman Hutson. Dick was the loving husband of Nancy Jeanne Hutson...
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Debra Ann Pruitt

Debra Ann Pruitt

Debra Ann Pruitt, also known to her family as Debbie Lou, formerly of Lusby passed away peacefully in her sleep at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons on February 23rd, at the age of 69. She was born on July 16, 1952, in Leonardtown to the late Ella Mae (Bridgett) Kernozek and Kenneth Pruitt. In...
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Harvey Edward Parker, 77

Harvey Edward Parker, 77

Harvey Edward Parker, age 77, of Toledo passed away at home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 29, 1944, in Toledo, OH to Harvey and Alexina (Mariea) Parker. Harvey attended Erie Mason High School in Erie, MI and was a proud Veteran of the US Army....
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