Obituaries

Jeremy Christian Chism., 50

Jeremy Christian Chism., 50

Jeremy Christian Chism., 50, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on August 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on March 4, 1971 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Kenon Taylor Chism, Jr. and Antoinette Cocorullo Chism. Jeremy married his wife Kelly Dingle on October 2, 1999...
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Thomas William McMahon, “Tommy”, 69

Thomas William McMahon, “Tommy”, 69

Thomas William McMahon, “Tommy”, 69, of Tappahannock, VA formerly from Bakersville, NC passed away September 2nd, 2021 in Richmond, VA. Tommy was born on April 23rd 1952 in Spruce Pine, NC to Juanita McMahon and to the late Frank McMahon. Thomas is survived by his loving wife Carolyn McMahon whom he married on July...
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Mi Van Nguyen, 97

Mi Van Nguyen, 97

Mi Van Nguyen, 97, of Lexington Park, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 31, 2021 at his home. Born on December 31, 1924 in Saigon Vietnam, Mi was the loving son of the late Tho Thi Mai Nguyen and Thoi Van Nguyen. Mi was the loving husband of Ung Thi...
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Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Active Member Jeremy C. Chism

Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Active Member Jeremy C. Chism

The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. sadly announce the passing of Active Member Jeremy C. Chism on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Jeremy joined the department in 2007, and served in the Emergency Medical Services operations of the department for over 14 years. Jeremy was an...
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Calvert County Volunteer Fire Departments Regrets to Announce Passing of Member James P. Taylor

Calvert County Volunteer Fire Departments Regrets to Announce Passing of Member James P. Taylor

UPDATE 9/1/2021: James Patrick “Jim” Taylor, 51, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born January 20, 1970 in Washington, DC to Nancy Street and George Taylor. Jim dedicated his life to serving his community in fire service. He was employed as an arson investigator and fireman for 25 years with the DC Fire...
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James Wilson “Bay Boy” Bush, Sr. 63

James Wilson “Bay Boy” Bush, Sr. 63

James Wilson “Bay Boy” Bush, Sr. 63, passed away on August 10, 2021 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to Mary “E” Bush of Lexington Park, MD and the late William “Benny” Bush. Bay Boy was employed for many years...
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Ida Ann Lacey, 86

Ida Ann Lacey, 86

Ida Ann Lacey, 86 of Avenue, MD passed away on August 7, 2021 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD.  She was born on October 31, 1934 in Dameron, MD to the late Joseph Eugene Trossbach and Lillian Margaret Biscoe Trossbach. Ida was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County.  She was...
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Tyler Andrew Rose, 30

Tyler Andrew Rose, 30

Tyler Andrew Rose, 30, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1990 to Ricky Raymond Rose and Linda Marie Rose of Mechanicsville, MD. A 2008 graduate of Chopticon High School, Tyler would continue on to obtain his Associates Degree from The College of Southern Maryland....
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Debra Lee Gray, 64

Debra Lee Gray, 64

Debra Lee Gray, 64, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. She was born on September 10, 1956, to the late Joseph Harold Hyde, Sr and Mary Pauline (Wilkerson) Hyde. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, who enjoyed life. She was enjoying...
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Louise Catherine “Chickie” Goddard, 56

Louise Catherine “Chickie” Goddard, 56

Louise Catherine “Chickie” Goddard, 56, of Callaway, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Chesapeake Shore Nursing Home. Born April 26, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of BettyCarol Goddard and the late Leslie Wayne Goddard. Chickie graduated from Great Mills High School in 1983. During high school she was...
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Michael Anthony Howe, “Big Air”, 64

Michael Anthony Howe, “Big Air”, 64

Michael Anthony Howe, “Big Air”, 64, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Sandgates, MD, passed away on August 8, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Rantoul, IL to the late Hannelore Anna Frieda Howe and George Henry Howe. Michael is survived by his children David Howe of Lexington...
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George “Georgie” C. Mattingly, Sr, 70

George “Georgie” C. Mattingly, Sr, 70

George “Georgie” C. Mattingly, Sr,70, of Great Mills, MD formerly of Chaptico, MD passed away on August 8, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 9, 1951 in Washington, DC and was the loving son of the late Hazel Toute Mattingly, and James Latham Mattingly, Sr. Georgie is survived by his son...
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Thomas Michael “Mike” Anderson, 67

Thomas Michael “Mike” Anderson, 67

Thomas Michael “Mike” Anderson, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 7, 2021 in Callaway, MD. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the son of Mary Alice Anderson of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Thomas Lewis Anderson. Mike is survived by his wife Robin Priscilla Anderson, whom...
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Audrey Veronica Yates, 86

Audrey Veronica Yates, 86

, of Valley Lee, MD passed away peacefully with her children at her side on August 4th, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. On November 28th, 1934, Audrey was born upstairs in the family home at 3005 7th Street SE, Washington, DC. She was the youngest child of the late Joseph E. Richards, Sr. and Dorothy...
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William “Billy” Richard Dexter, Jr., 57

William “Billy” Richard Dexter, Jr., 57

William “Billy” Richard Dexter, Jr., 57 of California, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away on August 2, 2021 at his home. Born on November 6, 1963 in LaPlata, MD, he was the son of Barbara Dexter of Waldorf, MD and the late William Dexter, Sr. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Teresa...
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John William Quade Jr, 74

John William Quade Jr, 74

John William Quade Jr, 74, of Breton Bay, Leonardtown, died July 29, 2021, in Charleston SC. Born on February 16, 1947, in Oakley, MD, the son of John William “Buck” Quade and Alice Maria’ Suite. As a young man, John Wm (as he was affectionately known by family and old friends) participated in county...
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LaKieta Nicole Toon “Kieta” age 35

LaKieta Nicole Toon “Kieta” age 35

LaKieta Nicole Toon “Kieta” age 35, of California, MD departed this life on August 3, 2021 at home. She was born the only child of Maurice Toon and the late Brenda Marie Whalen on December 24, 1985 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Kieta was educated in the St. Mary’s and Calvert County Public School...
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Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87

Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87

Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87, of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 31, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. She was born on August 18, 1933 in Anadarko, OK to the late Wilfred and Jessie Lacer. Marge was a 1951 graduate of Anadarko High School. She was employed by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation...
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Grace Bolton, age 88

Grace Bolton, age 88

Grace Bolton, age 88, died peacefully in her home in Hughesville, MD on August 8, 2021. Grace will be remembered for her love of family and her enjoyment of cooking, gardening, and local history. Born in 1933 in Leonardtown, Grace attended the Little Red Schoolhouse, a one-room school in Charlotte Hall, and graduated from...
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Stephen Gore Uhler, 85

Stephen Gore Uhler, 85

Stephen Gore Uhler, 85 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 30, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on April 10, 1935 in Waldorf, MD to the late Sterling Harris Uhler and Helen (Wathen) Uhler. Stephen grew up on a farm in Helen, MD. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School...
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SFC DAVID BELTON JARRELL, USA (RET.)

SFC DAVID BELTON JARRELL, USA (RET.)

Farewell David B. Jarrell “Dirty Dave’s” amazing life adventure came to an end at age 80 on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He lived his final hour on his beloved boat, “Beat’s Working” at Point Lookout Marina in Maryland. He lived a life that most men would never dare and a few daring would secretly...
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Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70

Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70

Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Annie Mae Cook. Tommy met his wife and best friend, Mary Ann Thomas at a young age. The two were married for over fifty (50)...
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Mary Agnes Stewart, 84

Mary Agnes Stewart, 84

Mary Agnes Stewart, 84, of Leonardtown, MD departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, surrounded by her family. Endearingly known as “Aggie”, Mary Agnes was born January 27, 1937, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Agnes Louise Stewart and Raymond Joseph Somerville. She was affectionally raised by her uncle Raymond Taylor and his...
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Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56

Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56

Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56, passed away unexpectedly July 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Mechanicsville, MD. She was born on August 2, 1964 to Lewis A. Schmidt and Gloria J. Schmidt (Strickland) in Oxon Hill, MD. She was one (1) of four (4) children. Lorrie graduated at La Plata High...
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Marcia Jane Mueller, 87

Marcia Jane Mueller, 87

Marcia Jane Mueller, 87 of California, MD passed away on July 31, 2021 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. She was born on December 10, 1933 in Overbrook, PA to the late James Melvin Davidson and Martha Catherine Ball. Mrs. Mueller grew up in Pittsburgh, PA suburbs Overbrook and Dormont then...
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