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Russell Wilbur Mears, Jr., 79

Russell Wilbur Mears, Jr., 79

Russell Wilbur Mears, Jr., 79 of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Rock Point, MD passed away at his home on September 28, 2019. Russell was the son of the late Helen Gertrude Mears and Russell Wilbur Mears. He was the loving husband of Esther Mears, devoted father of Vivian Azopardi of Leonardtown, MD, Diana Allen...
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Dr. Linda Ann (Haren) Irwin-DeVitis, 71

Dr. Linda Ann (Haren) Irwin-DeVitis, 71

Dr. Linda Ann (Haren) Irwin-DeVitis, 71, died on September 15, 2019, at home in Leonardtown, MD. She had waged a brave three-year battle against complications from ALS. Linda was born on January 12, 1948, in Maryville, TN. She was beloved by her family and friends. Her devoted husband of 32 years, Joseph L. DeVitis,...
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Carol Ann Johnson, 77

Carol Ann Johnson, 77

Carol Ann Johnson, 77, of Bryantown, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on September 26, 2019. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Alfred J. Gibbons and Lilly C. Doering Gibbons. Carol was an active member of St. Mary’s Church, Bryantown, MD for 44 years. She had...
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Diane Bell Owens, 79

Diane Bell Owens, 79

Diane Bell Owens, 79, of Franklin, WV passed away on September 24, 2019 in Brandywine, MD with her loving family by her side. Diane was born on August 25, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Benjamin Francis Bell and Madelene Minerva Siehl Bell. Diane adored her family and enjoyed needle point, reading, cooking,...
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William Clarence “Bill” Morgan aka “Pa”, 101

William Clarence “Bill” Morgan aka “Pa”, 101

William Clarence “Bill” Morgan aka “Pa”, 101, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 22, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Bill was born on June 14, 1918 in NC to the late William Kater Morgan and Sara Bethany (Carpenter) Morgan. Bill resided in St. Mary’s County for the last 25 years; prior to...
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Dusty Folks, 57

Dusty Folks, 57

Dusty Folks, 57, of La Plata, MD passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2019, following an extended illness. By his side were “his girls,” Allison and Ava, and his faithful companion, Moxy. Dusty was born on February 8, 1962 in Washington, DC to Boyd “Elwood” Folks, Sr. and the late Dixie Folks...
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Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89

Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89

Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 26, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Her husband, Harry Scott Jones, was by her side, as he was for the 69 years they shared in marriage. With her roots in Washington, D.C., branches of Mary Ann’s story led her...
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Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2019. Debbie was born February 8, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Dennis Edward Jackson and Rose Marie (DiMisa) Jackson. She worked in the food industry for many years before becoming a full-time mother. Debbie...
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Michael A. Lupton

Michael A. Lupton

Michael A. Lupton of White Plains, MD passed away suddenly on September 15, 2019. He was born August 15, 1997 to John K. Lupton and the late Ogee P. Eckard. Michael is survived by his father, John K. (Kristine) Lupton; his sister, Heather (Eric) Leadbetter and many other family members. The family will receive...
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Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96

Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96

Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on September 24, 2019, in her home surrounded by her children. Dorothy was born November 8, 1922 in Barstow, MD to the late Benjamin Hal and Carrie Esther Weems Bowen. Dorothy and her husband, Carey Bowen, raised their family on a farm in Bowensville....
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Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95

Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95

Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 18, 2019. She was born September 19, 1923 in Harford City, IN to Carry Jay and Marie C. (Cale) Palmer. She was raised in Kansas City, MO and married Clarence Gerber in 1942. Due to Clarence’s military service, they lived in many places all...
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Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74

Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74

Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74, of Port Republic, MD. passed away peacefully in residence at the Burnett Hospice Care facility in Prince Frederick MD on Sept. 20, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley, step son Tim, granddaughter Jenna, great grandson Theo. Survived by two nephews, two nieces, two grand...
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Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95

Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95

Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95, of Solomons, MD passed away on September 6, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born November 5, 1923 in New Market, IA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Joseph Walker and Cora Maude (Leeper) Walker. Mary was a Telecommunications Management Specialist for the U.S. Government for thirty...
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Gabriel Anthony Lawas, 17

Gabriel Anthony Lawas, 17

Gabriel Anthony Lawas, age 17 of Waldorf, Maryland, died September 18, 2019. He has lived here for 10 years after coming from Cebu City, Philippines. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Gabriel’s was an orchestra violin player since 4th grade and had...
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Judith Gray Bowling, 73

Judith Gray Bowling, 73

Judith Gray Bowling, 73, of St. Mary’s City, MD formerly from Bryantown, MD passed away on September 22, 2019 at her home. Born on January 11, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the loving daughter of the late Elsie Mae McDonagh Harrison and Thomas Edwin Harrison, Sr. Judith was the loving wife Patrick Marsham...
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Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70, of Hollywood, MD was born on December 27, 1948 to parents, John Richard Knott, Sr. and late mother Virginia Pilkerton Knott (d. 2010). Bill passed away on September 24, 2019 in Hollywood, MD in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna...
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Richard Tirado

Richard Tirado

On Monday, September 16, 2019, Richard Tirado departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Dwain McCray

Dwain McCray

On Friday, September 20, 2019, Dwain McCray departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 . Interment be at Trinity Memorial Gardens following service.
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Pauline Looper

Pauline Looper

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Pauline Looper departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church 2001 14th St. SE Washington D.C. 20020. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery.
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Abraham Dantzler

On Monday, September 23, 2019, Abraham Dantzler departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment be at Heritage Memorial Cemetery following service.
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Eunice Clark

Eunice Clark

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Eunice Clark, departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Greater Deliverance Christian Church, 441 Chaplin Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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Vickii Bass

Vickii Bass

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Vickii Bass departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Westphalia United Methodist Church 9363 Darcy Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment be at Washington National Cemetery following service.
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Herbert Gene Whichard, 84

Herbert Gene Whichard, 84

Herbert Gene Whichard, 84, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Washington, NC and Berwyn Heights, MD, passed away on September 21, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born August 29, 1935 in Greenville, NC, he was the son of the late David Forrest Whichard and Marian Payne. Gene graduated from Washington High School in...
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Pamela Susan Saalbach

Pamela Susan Saalbach

Pamela’s dynamic personality and innate sense of fairness were displayed across her many talents which included a gorgeous singing voice, mastery of guitar, banjo, and dulcimer, and detailed costume design. The wedding dress she wore when she married her loving husband Mark Schleicher in 1984 was handmade and precisely fashioned based upon a photograph...
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Charles Mellon Lockerby “Chuck”

Charles Mellon Lockerby “Chuck”

After celebrating his 89th birthday on Labor Day, Charles Mellon Lockerby (“Chuck”) passed away on September 14 at his home in Drum Point, Lusby, Maryland, where he lived with his wife of 64+ years, Jean. Born in San Mateo, California in 1930, he spent his early boyhood years in San Mateo County before—following a...
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