A beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Taylor Alexandra Wood left this world unexpectedly, at 29, on November 28, 2022. Born in Prince Frederick, MD on August 27, 1993, to Robert and Lisa (Coppins) Wood, she grew up in St. Mary’s County on the family farm until she moved to Montross, VA...
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Theodore O’Leary Chick, Jr., 75, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2022. Theodore was born on September 1, 1947, to Theodore and Eleanor Chick in Washington, DC. He later graduated from John Carroll in 1966. After graduation, he became a police officer where he spent most of his time in the...
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Joseph Howard Smith, Jr. (aka. Joe or Joe, Jr.), 84, was born on July 7, 1938 to Joseph and Marnette Smith. Joe transitioned from this life on November 16, 2022. He was raised in St. Inigoes and educated in the St. Mary’s County school system where he graduated from Carver High School. After high...
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Rory Douglas Thompson, 61, of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Bethesda, Maryland to G. Doris Thompson and the late Edward E. Thompson. He is survived by his mother, G. Doris Thompson, sister, Brenda Roper of Frederick, MD,...
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Juanita “Sis” Marie Thomas, 65 of Lexington Park, MD entered into eternal life on November 29, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington D.C. Juanita was born in Leonardtown, MD on October 18, 1957 to Edith Catherine Curtis Jeffries and the late Eugene Arthur Dailey. Juanita was educated in the St. Mary’s County School System,...
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CDR Eugene Scott “Gene” Burroughs III, USN (Ret.), 84, of La Plata, Maryland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and his caregiver, Ruhey, on Tuesday, November 30, 2022. Gene was born on December 21, 1937 to the late Blanche Gardiner and Eugene Scott Burroughs Jr. in Washington,...
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James Everett “Jimmy” “Spanky” Windsor, Jr., 47, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 29, 2022, at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1975, in Prince George’s County to the late James Everett Windsor, Sr. and Helena Marie...
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Billie Joan Geisbert, 91 passed away on November 2, 2022, at her home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Billie was born February 5, 1931, to Elbert Inglis and Eugenia Pearson in Bonham, Texas. After high school, Billie went on to college to become a registered nurse. Billie married Stuart Geisbert Jr. on January 1, 1954....
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Peggy Martin—a compassionate, willful, joyous, beloved woman—passed away in La Plata, MD, on Monday, December 5, 2022. All who knew her felt incalculably blessed, and those who didn’t—well, it’s your loss. Elizabeth Marie “Peggy” Martin lived many lives during her 81 years on this planet: farmer’s daughter, middle child of seven, mother to four...
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Ronald Cowan “Ron” Bowling, 80, of Lexington Park, MD, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Born September 25, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the loving son of the late Deward Mack Henry Bowling and Lora Velma Whaley Bowling and brother of Wanda Makrakis (George). Ron is survived by...
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Gary Dale Pinckney, 83, of Avenue, MD passed away on November 16, 2022 with his loving family at his side. Gary was born on October 3, 1939 in Tracy, MN to the late Charles Dayton Pinckney and Evelyn (Moran) Pinckney. Gary moved to Maryland in 1941 when his father accepted a job at the...
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Harry Lee Davison, Sr., 80, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2022. On October 21, 1942, Harry was born to Homer Allen Sr. and Evelyn Crowther Davison in Washington, DC but grew up “down home” in Virginia’s Northern Neck where many wonderful memories were made. His teen and early adult years...
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Sara Ann Adams 51, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away November 27, 2022 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was surrounded by her Loving Family. Sara was born on March 11, 1971 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Sara Beth Adams and Warren Milton Adams JR. Sara graduated from Great...
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Ralph Edward Sullivan, 66 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 29, 2022 at home. He was born on March 8, 1956 in Washington, D.C. to John Sullivan and Frances (Brooks) Sullivan. Ralph graduated from Suitland High School Class of 1974. After moving from Waldorf, Maryland he lived in St. Mary’s County, Maryland...
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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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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, 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 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, 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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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, 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, 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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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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In observance of the upcoming holidays, all St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Friday – Monday, Dec. 23-26, 2022, and Friday – Monday, Dec. 30, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023. Program specific hours are outlined below. December 23, 2022 – December 26, 2022 Friday, Dec. 23 Saturday, Dec. 24 Sunday, Dec....
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Do you remember the excitement last month surrounding the historic Powerball jackpot run that ended on Nov. 7 with a $2.04 billion win? For a Prince George’s County man, it’s as if it happened only yesterday because it contributed to his $1 million Mega Millions win. The Adelphi resident describes himself as an occasional...
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