Obituaries

Rebecca Susan Lanhardt age 70

Rebecca Susan Lanhardt age 70

Rebecca Susan Lanhardt age 70, of Petersburg, WV passed away on February 23, 2022 in Gainesville, VA after over a decade long battle with cancer. Her family and beloved dog were by her side. The daughter of Roswell and Betty (Shanholtz) Alt, she was born on February 27, 1951 in Petersburg, WV. In addition...
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Margaret Jean Leman, age 87

Margaret Jean Leman, age 87

Margaret Jean Leman, age 87, of Waldorf, MD passed away February 23, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1934 to John Sellers and Margaret Ellis Crickenberger in Washington D.C. Margaret met her husband, Richard Paul Leman in 1955 and married the following year. They went on to have three (3) children, David, Dana,...
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Jean Mildred Locantore, 85

Jean Mildred Locantore, 85

Jean Mildred Locantore, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 19, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 24, 1936, to Marvin “Buzz” Harrison Fenno and Mildred Beatrice Fenno Wines, in Washington DC. Jean was a dedicated mom, grandma, great grandma and wife...
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John J, Sharp, III, age 91

John J, Sharp, III, age 91

John J, Sharp, III, age 91, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away February 9, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1931 to John Joseph Sharp, Jr. and Catherine Brindle in Philadelphia, PA. John married Avis Geraldine Sharp “Jerry” and together they spent 63 years of marriage and raised one (1) son, John Clifton. He...
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Sarah Annie Ricketson, 93

Sarah Annie Ricketson, 93

Sarah Annie Ricketson, 93, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on February 20, 2022 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. She was born on April 6, 1928 in Bath, South Carolina to the late John Lewis Robertson and Martha Louise Devaney Robertson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband William Ricketson and bothers Aaron,...
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Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member Thomas A. Pilkerton

Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President and Life Member Thomas A. Pilkerton

It is with the deepest sympathy the membership of the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS Inc. and Auxiliary announce the passing of Past President Thomas A. Pilkerton, fondly known by all his friends, family, and work colleagues at the R.E. Michel Company as “Andy”. Andy was a Life Member of our department...
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Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief and Life Member B. Kennedy Abell Jr.

Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief and Life Member B. Kennedy Abell Jr.

It is with deepest sympathy that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and it’s Auxiliary announce the passing of Past Chief B. Kennedy Abell Jr. Kennedy recently celebrated his 77th year as a member of the department and over his many years of service held all leadership and operational position in the...
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Hugh “Hughie” Howard Heiss, Jr., 61

Hugh “Hughie” Howard Heiss, Jr., 61

Hugh “Hughie” Howard Heiss, Jr., 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 26, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Hughie was born on December 31, 1960 to Hugh Howard Heiss, Sr. and Louise V. Heiss “Stephens” in Washington DC. After he received his diploma, he went on to study Computer Electronics at TESST...
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Shannon Christine Thomas

Shannon Christine Thomas

Shannon Christine Thomas was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She passed pain free and in peace on January 26, 2022 at the age of 52 with her family by her side. Shannon was born on May 14, 1969 in San Diego, California, to parents Alfred and Claudia. She grew up on St....
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Richard Wayne “Rick” Jackson, 64

Richard Wayne “Rick” Jackson, 64

Richard Wayne “Rick” Jackson, 64, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD with this loving wife by his side. He was born on August 21, 1957in Takoma Park, MD to the Harold Jackson and the late, Sandra (DeShazo) Jackson. He spent many years...
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Suzanne Mary “Sue” Cole, 72

Suzanne Mary “Sue” Cole, 72

Suzanne Mary “Sue” Cole, 72, of Mechanicsville, MD, who loved to be called Mom by her children and Grammy by her grandchildren, departed her loving family peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on June 13, 1949, in Boston, MA to the late Merlin...
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Lawrence Edwin “Larry” Mills, Jr., 84

Lawrence Edwin “Larry” Mills, Jr., 84

Lawrence Edwin “Larry” Mills, Jr., 84, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 2, 2022 at his home. Born on January 9, 1938 in Morganfield, KY, he was the son of the late Catharine Greenwell and the late Lawrence Edwin Mills. Larry was the loving husband of the late Gloria “Teresa” Mills, whom he...
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Gunther “Bear” Jaster, age 75

Gunther “Bear” Jaster, age 75

Gunther “Bear” Jaster, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Lexington Park, Maryland. He was born on December 07, 1946, in Germany, to the late Herman and Else Jaster of Swartz Creek, Michigan. Gunther leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 46 years,...
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Raymond B. “Arby” Brown, 70

Raymond B. “Arby” Brown, 70

Raymond B. “Ray” Brown, 70, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 5, 1951 in Maryland, Ray was the son of the late Mary B. Moore Brown and Abraham B. Brown, Jr. Ray was the loving husband of 36 years to Sandra Brown, whom he...
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Maryland International Raceway Regrets to Announce Passing of Head Car Show Judge Greg Grifana

Maryland International Raceway Regrets to Announce Passing of Head Car Show Judge Greg Grifana

MECHANICSVILLE, MARYLAND (February 4th, 2022) – It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Greg Grifana. Greg was the head car show judge at MIR as well as many other shows and organizations. “Greg has done my car shows here at MIR for the 30-plus years that I have been here,”...
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Maurice Owen Toon

Maurice Owen Toon

Maurice Owen Toon departed this life suddenly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Maurice was born and raised in Lexington Park, MD to the late Patrick Henry and Mary Toon on May 10, 1956.  He was a loving and devoted father to his only daughter, the late LaKieta Toon.  Maurice was united in holy matrimony...
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Gloria Paxton Ausburn, 73

Gloria Paxton Ausburn, 73

Gloria Paxton Ausburn, 73 of Park Hall, MD passed away on January 29, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. Gloria was born on September 3, 1948 in Pelzer, SC to the late W.J. Paxton and Virginia James Paxton. Gloria’s family was the joy of her...
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Tony Raymond Bean, 43

Tony Raymond Bean, 43

Tony Raymond Bean, 43, of California, MD passed away on January 17, 2022. Tony was born on September 20, 1978, in Leonardtown, MD. He was born just nine blissful months after the marriage of his parents, William B. Bean Jr. and Connie A. Bean of California, MD. Tony was preceded in death by his...
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Curtis Lester Jordan, 66

Curtis Lester Jordan, 66

Curtis Lester Jordan, 66, of Clements, MD died on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. Born July 14, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to the late Dearl Jordan and Anna Marie Miller Jordan. Curtis retired from Mirant after 37 years, he was...
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Marion Baker Young, , “Baker”, 89

Marion Baker Young, , “Baker”, 89

Marion Baker Young, , “Baker”, 89, of Aquasco, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, in LaPlata, MD. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Aquasco, MD to the late Shelby Sinclair Young and Mae Baker Young. He attended Gwynn Park High School,...
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Gary Delano Hurley, 87

Gary Delano Hurley, 87

Gary Delano Hurley, 87 of Valley Lee, MD passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Cambridge, MD he was the son of the late Christopher Leon Hurley and Lucy Wiley. As a child and young man, he would spend the summer months working on his...
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Robert William (Bobby) Guy

Robert William (Bobby) Guy

Robert William (Bobby) Guy passed away peacefully at his home in Leonardtown MD., on January 24, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 25, 1953, in Washington, DC, to the late James E. Guy and the late Joan (Marsh) Guy of Hollywood, MD....
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Kacey Marie Clarke, 27

Kacey Marie Clarke, 27

Kacey Marie Clarke, 27, of Newburg, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on January 20, 2022 at her home in Newburg, MD. Born on October 5, 1994 in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of Karen and Michael Bruce and Gary and Shae Dailey. Kacey was the loving wife of Shane Clarke, whom...
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James Bruce Long, Sr., 93

James Bruce Long, Sr., 93

James Bruce Long, Sr., 93, of Hollywood, MD passed away at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown, MD on January 19, 2022. Born on March 31, 1928 in Hillville, MD, he was the son of John Bruce Long and Henrietta Florence King Reeder Long. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Elaine (Steven) Loftis...
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James Richard “Jimmy” Morgan, 101

James Richard “Jimmy” Morgan, 101

James Richard “Jimmy” Morgan, 101, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on January 17, 2022 in Hollywood, MD. He was born on September 5, 1920 in Mechanicsville, MD, and was the son of the late Thurrell Morgan and Stephen L. Morgan. Jimmy was the loving husband of the late Hilda Rosie Morgan, whom he married...
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