Paul Roger Bast, 65, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born April 29, 1959 to Grant and Veronica (Dixon) Bast. Paul grew up in Shady Side and graduated from Southern High School. He married Mary on October 12, 1985. Paul worked as an aerial line foreman for...
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Rebecca “Becky” Kay Hardesty Gray, 67, of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024. Born March 21, 1957 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Becky was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, where she built a life filled with family, friends, and the outdoors she loved so much. Becky is survived by her...
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Joseph Garth Jones, 57, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on September 14, 2024 at the Hospice House. Born on September 4, 1967, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, he was a cherished son, brother, Father, Pop-Pop, Fiancé, and a great friend. Garth attended Calvert High School and dedicated his professional life to working as an...
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Marion Elaine Carter “Sister” was born on October 11, 1937 to Hallie Spafford Young and James R. Carter in Washington DC. Marion entered heavenly rest on August 29,2024 after a short illness. Marion graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School class of 1952. She later graduated from Georgetown University Hospital School of Practical Nursing in...
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Winnifred Ann Eckhout (79), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Winnie, daughter of Everett and Alvina Pratt, was born June 17, 1945 in Ingham County, Michigan. Winnie moved to Lusby, Maryland in 2018, but prior to that had been a resident of Harrison, Michigan. She married her husband, Ronald H. Eckhout (d)...
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Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1949, in Prince George’s County, MD to Marian Ruth and Thomas White. Gene grew up on a farm in Mitchellville, Maryland. When Gene was younger, he spent many summers on his uncle’s farm in...
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It is with great sadness that the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past Chief, Past President, and Life Member, Daniel “D.O.” O. Baker Jr. D.O. joined our department in 1987, bringing invaluable knowledge that helped our newly opened station hit the ground running. His insistence on training led us to...
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James F. Vergura, Sr., age 85, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Calvert Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on October 25, 1938 in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late Louis and Mary (Doran) Vergura. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years; retiring...
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Loretta (Lori) Hipsley Yestramski died peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2024. Lori was born on January 20, 1958, and she was the only daughter and middle child of Sylvia and John Hipsley. She is survived by two brothers, Bruce Bobick of Florida and Paul Hipsley of Australia; six children, Michael, Patty (Kenny),...
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Ryan McDowell Paxton was born at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital on October 22, 1983 and was transferred to Georgetown University Hospital. Ryan passed away at his home of 33 years on August 24, 2024 with his mother by his side. Ryan is survived by his mother Cathy, brother Corey, and sister Mandy. He is...
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Nancy Lynne Caplinger, of Lusby, MD, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital August 24, 2024 with her devoted husband and other family by her side. She was 61. She is survived by her husband (Kenneth DeHenzel), her father (Brahm Muller) and many other family members. Lynne was born in Norfolk, Va and grew up...
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James Blackwell Talbott, Jr., 74, of Lothian passed away on August 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 21, 1950 in Lothian, MD to Lillian and James Blackwell Talbott, Sr. Jim graduated from Southern High School, Class of 1968. In 1969, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an...
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LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at his home with his wife and three daughters surrounding him with love. He was born on May 1, 1963 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Raymond Johnson and Sharron Brown Johnson of Sauk Centre, MN....
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Gaye Frances Dugan, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully at home August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to the late E. Tracy Smith and Charles Robert Lee. She grew up in a military household and lived throughout the US. She cherished spending...
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Barbara Ann Quade, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at her home with her loving family at his side. She was born on November 21, 1945 in Maddox, MD to the late Lewis Benjamin Quade and May Kathleen Unkle Quade. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family. Her love...
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Robert “Bob” Allen Padgett, Sr., 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on June 8, 1945, to Lawrence and Margaret Padgett in Maryland. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years, he was honorably discharged in 1967. He later worked...
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On September 1st, 2024, Fitzies Marina Restaurant and Pub posted the following announce of the passing of Richard Tippett, also know for the “Fuelish Pleasure” race boat. Obituary and services will be provided when they become available. “It is with a heavy heart that we must let our friends know about the passing of...
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Charles Sherwood Willoughby, 96, of Ahoskie, North Carolina formally of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away August 20, 2024 in Ahoskie. Sherwood was born on December 9, 1927 in Washington DC to the late Samuel H. and Annie Pauline Willoughby. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Anne “Patsy” Willoughby, daughter Jody...
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Lanny W. Chapman, 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on August 18, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC. On August 18, 2024, Lanny Wayne Chapman Sr. entered through the gates of Heaven at 5:37 am, in Charleston SC. He was surrounded by his devoted wife Katherine, his children, grandchildren, siblings, and other family members....
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Srnecz (Solomons, MD), who passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elsie Sparrough, her husband, John Joseph Srnecz, her brother, Richard Loren Sparrough,...
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Lindsay Alease-Marie “Allie” Taylor, 36, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 17, 2024. She was born January 23, 1988, to Edward Ervin and Deborah Marie (Hatch) Taylor. Allie grew up in West River and graduated from Southern High School in 2006. She then attended University of Maryland University College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree...
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Christopher “Chris” Hunt, 73, of Hughesville died on August 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 29, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late Eugene Geary and Marie Frances Hunt. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1969. That same year, he joined the U.S. Army, served in the Vietnam War as...
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Judi Ann Haskins, 52 of Lusby, MD and formerly of Nanjemoy, MD, passed away on August 12, 2024. Born February 28, 1972 in LaPlata, MD, she was the daughter of Barbara (Turner) Bowie and the late Andrew Bowie. Judi graduated from Lackey High School. She worked in sales for Bozick Distributors, Inc. for over...
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John Malcolm “Bubby” Snavely, Jr., 68, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Fort Washington, MD, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born April 24, 1956 in State College, PA, he was the son of the late John Malcolm Snavely, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth (Holman) Snavely. John enlisted in the...
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Sandra Fullerton “Sandy” Lowe, 77, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 10, 2024 at her residence. Born December 12, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Britton Fullerton and Ruth Lorraine (Helms) Fullerton. Sandy graduated from Wakefield High School in 1964. She...
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