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Robert Francis “Bobby” Pettit III, 59

Robert Francis “Bobby” Pettit III, 59

Robert Francis “Bobby” Pettit III, 59, of North Beach passed away August 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Francis, Jr. and Lena Ann (Windsor) Pettit. Bobby was raised in Croom and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1978. He married Donelle Sweeney on...
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Guy Matthias Wilson, Jr. 91

Guy Matthias Wilson, Jr. 91

Guy Matthias Wilson, Jr. 91 of Lexington Park, MD died August 9, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Born July 18, 1928 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland he was the son of the late Guy M. Wilson and Myrtle Dresher Wilson. Guy was a World War II Veteran who served in...
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William “Will” James Jordan, 42

William “Will” James Jordan, 42

William “Will” James Jordan, 42, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his home. Will was born on February 27, 1977 to John Pitt Jordan Sr. of Bethesda, MD and Donna Blackwell Mendez of Waldorf, MD. He worked as a flooring mechanic for Metropolitan Flooring. Will felt great pride in...
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Rev. Dr. Rudy C. Brooks

Rev. Dr. Rudy C. Brooks

On Sunday, August 11, 2019, God called home his servant, Rev. Dr. Rudy C. Brooks. He departed this earthly life for his heavenly wings at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Rev. Dr. Rudy C. Brooks was the beloved and former Pastor of St. Mark and St Luke Union American Methodist Episcopal...
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Benjamin Thomas Farrell, III, “Tommy”, 52

Benjamin Thomas Farrell, III, “Tommy”, 52

Benjamin Thomas Farrell, III, “Tommy”, 52, of Avenue, MD passed away on August 12, 2019 in Callaway, MD. He was born on December 28, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of Mary Frances Abell Farrell of Leonardtown, MD and the late Benjamin Thomas Farrell, Jr. Tommy was the loving husband of Aleta...
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Roxanne Elizabeth Garcia Villafuerte, 46

Roxanne Elizabeth Garcia Villafuerte, 46

Roxanne Elizabeth Garcia Villafuerte, 46, of Waldorf MD, passed away on August 15, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 22, 1972 in Washington, DC to Margo Garcia and the late Mario Garcia. Along with her mother, Roxanne is survived by her daughters, Kendra and Jessica Thompson, Natalia and Cindy Villafuerte; grandson,...
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Joseph (“Chummy”) Aloysius Tyer, 76

Joseph (“Chummy”) Aloysius Tyer, 76

Joseph (“Chummy”) Aloysius Tyer, 76, of Bushwood, MD, was called home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2019. Chummy was born on June 14, 1943, in Avenue, MD, to the late Joseph Aloysius Tyer and Juanita Frances Woodland. He was the oldest of two sons. Prior to returning to St. Mary’s County...
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Aaron Rust

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Aaron Rust departed this earthly life. Family and Friends will unite on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at New Hope AME Church, 12310 Washington Square, Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery, Waldorf, Md.
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Calvin McKinley Gross, 57

Calvin McKinley Gross, 57

Calvin McKinley Gross, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 8, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, August 19, 2019 for visitation at 9:30 am until time of service at 10:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment to follow at Cheltenham Veterans...
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Diana Josephine Vermillion, 73

Diana Josephine Vermillion, 73

Diana Josephine (“Diane” and “Bubbles”) Vermillion, 73, of Lusby, MD passed away on August 11, 2019. Born July 8, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Vermillion and Mary Frances (Panholzer) Vermillion. Diana moved to Calvert County from District Heights, MD in December of 1973. She was an accountant...
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David Michael Shaw, 79

David Michael Shaw, 79

David Michael Shaw of Indian Head, MD, 79, died August 9, 2019. Friends will be received on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad at 1 PM until time of Fireman’s Prayers at 5 PM. Repast to follow at fire department. Memorial contributions may be made to Indian...
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Betty “Dolores” Sanford, 88

Betty “Dolores” Sanford, 88

Betty “Dolores” Sanford of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born on March 27, 1931 to William and Edith Dyer. She was raised in Bradbury Heights, MD with her six siblings. She later married Charles William Sanford and retired as a school...
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Mary Margaret Sita, 86

Mary Margaret Sita, 86

Mary Margaret Sita of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Mifflin Township, PA to Elinor and Andrew Petruski. Mary was employed as a secretary at U. S. Steel, then as a project manager for Washington Gaslight Company...
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Susie M. Herold, 76

Susie M. Herold, 76

Susie M. Herold, 76, of Indian Head, MD, passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at the Washington Hospital Center. Susie was born on October 18, 1942 in Donalsonville, GA to the late Wheeler Alday and Bertha M. Alday. She is also predeceased by her siblings Joseph Alday, Marvin Alday, Cary Alday, Gary Alday,...
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Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93

Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93

Betty Lynn Roberts, “Sandy”, 93, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on August 6, 2019 at Asbury-Solomon’s Health Care Center. Sandy was born on November 2, 1925 in Washington, D.C. to the late Lawson Sanderson and Belva A. Lynn. Sandy grew up in Carroll County, MD and attended the University of Maryland where she...
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George Allison Hindle, 77

George Allison Hindle, 77

George Allison Hindle, 77, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2019 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born on March 26, 1942 in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late Helen Hicks Hindle and Raymond Hindle. A 1960 graduate of La Plata High School, Mr. Hindle...
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Howard Matthew Norris, III, 84

Howard Matthew Norris, III, 84

Howard Matthew Norris, III, age 84, of Port Tobacco, Maryland. Born on May 1, 1935 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ann Dawson Perry Norris and Howard M. Norris Jr. Mr. Norris graduated from Archbishop Neale High School in La Plata. He enlisted in the Maryland National Guard in 1952...
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Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83

Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83

Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Nunziato, 83 of Leonardtown, MD and Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully in Leonardtown on August 7, 2019. Joe was the beloved husband of Frances (Domino) Nunziato, his wife of over 60 wonderful years. Born in Paterson, NJ and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and...
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Beverlye Harriet Taylor

Peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019, Beverlye Harriet Taylor departed this earthly life at Washington Adventist Hospital. Family and friends will unite for a graveside ceremony on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:30am at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
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Claudia Marie Queen, 61

Claudia Marie Queen, 61

Claudia Marie Queen, 61 of Hollywood, MD, was born July 1, 1958 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Genevieve D. Queen and Robert Knute Brooks. Surrounded by her loving daughter and family, she answered God’s call to come home on August 6, 2019. Claudia was born and raised in Leonardtown, MD. She received her...
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Donald C. Roberts Jr.

Peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, Donald passed away at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Friends may unite with the family for a Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at TREE OF LIFE MINISTRIES located at 9109 Piscataway Road in Clinton, MD 20735. Pastor James Robinson, Officiating
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Victoria Estep

Victoria Estep

Peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2109, Victoria went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Tuesday, August 13, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11;00 a.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD....
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Durrell Denorse Crawford

Durrell Denorse Crawford

Suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Durrell Denorse Crawford departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1615 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long illness on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born April 18, 1939, to the late Grady and Alma Mullins in English, VA. Rose was a homemaker, wife, and mother for many years. She was employed at...
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Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home. Born on November 13, 1992, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne Lantz, Jr. and Debra K. Ansell Lantz. Keith graduated from Calvert High School in 2011. He worked in construction and as a handyman. Keith...
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