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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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Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76, of Hollywood, MD was born on November 1, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to Marguerite Mary and Raymond Leo Heuser. She was only two years old when her father died at Normandy during World War II. Shortly after, her mom married James William Knoles, Jr. and he lovingly adopted Peggy...
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Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of West Northfield, MA, passed away on July 20, 2019 at his residence. Born January 11, 1923 in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Aiden French, Sr. and Georgiana (Bruce) French. Ian graduated from Northfield High School in 1941 and received a...
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Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66

Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66 of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Clearfield, PA passed away on August 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thelma and Joseph Farrell. Sue was the loving wife of Anthony “Chris” Christian whom she married on May 26, 1979 in Clearfield, PA. She is also...
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Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67, of California, MD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born November 16, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alan Howard and Rita Florine Johnson Wible. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She retired from the Department of Defense after a long...
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Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80, of Compton, MD, passed away peacefully Saturday August 3, 2019, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born December 31, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Gertrude Jolley Settle. Gertrude was an alumnus of Fort Hill High School...
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Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 3, 2019 at home. He was born on May 12, 2000 in Leonardtown, MD to Steve and Mandy (Amanda Delahay) Woodburn. Doug graduated from Leonardtown High School class of 2018. While attending high school he was dually enrolled at the Forrest Technology Center...
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Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27, of Charlotte Hall, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, unexpectedly in Ocean City, Maryland. Brian was born on March 4, 1992, to the late Brian James Douglas and Judith Ann Lee of Baltimore, Maryland. Brian worked hard as a Steamfitter in the Local #602. He felt great pride...
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Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39 of Great Mills, MD formerly of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019, at his residence. Born August 22, 1979, in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of Diann Lynn Bean and Robert Ambrose Bean, Sr. Joe is also survived by his siblings: Robert A. Bean, Jr....
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Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born March 28, 1969 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of Mary Ann Gilmer and David Gilmer of St. Leonard, MD. Kurt graduated from Calvert Country School...
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James “Jingles” Melton Miles, 65

James “Jingles” Melton Miles, 65

James Melton Miles, age 65, affectionately known as “Jingles”, of Lexington Park, MD, was suddenly called to eternal rest on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Walter and Carrie (Berry) Miles and was one of nine siblings. James received...
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Jeanne Anderson “Jo” or “Pearl” Turner

Jeanne Anderson “Jo” or “Pearl” Turner

Jeanne Anderson “Jo” or “Pearl” Turner was born February 29, 1948 to her loving parents Harry and Estell (Ward) Anderson. She attended Deale Elementary and Southern Junior and Senior High School, graduating in 1966. Jeanne went on to attend National Legal Secretarial School in Hagerstown, where she took advanced courses. In the summer of...
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Anne Patterson, 83

Anne Patterson, 83

Anne Patterson, 83, of Benedict, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born on February 7, 1936, in Tillery, NC she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Copeland, Sr. and Wilda V. (Farran) Copeland. For over 26 years Anne was the beloved wife of Don Patterson. Anne retired as a School...
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Diane Louise Grant

Diane Louise Grant

Peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Diane Louise Grant departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
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Mary Lucille Sivak

Mary Lucille Sivak

Mary Lucille Sivak, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born October 18, 1933 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland to the late Eugene Trossbach and Lilian M. Trossbach. Lucille was a devoted wife to her husband John Sivak whom she married July 19, 1952 in St. Michael’s Church and spent 54 wonderful...
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Madeline Jeanne Muir, 68

Madeline Jeanne Muir, 68

Madeline Jeanne Muir, 68, passed away on July 30, 2019 peacefully at her home in Brandywine, MD. Madeline was born in Washington, DC on Feb 18, 1951. On April 11, 1969, she married the love of her life, Melvin J. Muir Sr. Madeline and Melvin were married for 50 years this past April. Madeline...
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Alfred Omega “Buck” McClanahan, Jr., 89

Alfred Omega “Buck” McClanahan, Jr., 89

Alfred Omega “Buck” McClanahan, Jr., 89, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Most commonly referred to as “Buck”, he was born on December 24, 1929 in Croom, Maryland to the late Alfred Omega McClanahan, Sr....
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Thelma Jane Russell, 87

Thelma Jane Russell, 87

Thelma Jane Russell, 87 of Clements, MD passed away on July 30, 2019 at her residence. Born December 3, 1931 in Savannah, GA to the late Tyna Viola Lynch Bacon and Hershel Virgil Bacon. Thelma was the loving wife of the late John Albert Russell who passed away on June 10, 1971, they were...
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William “Phil” Philip Ferguson, 77

William “Phil” Philip Ferguson, 77

William “Phil” Philip Ferguson, 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 1, 2019 at his residence. Born May 1, 1942 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late Mildred V. Gatton Ferguson and John I. Ferguson, Sr. Phil was the loving husband of Catherine M. Ferguson whom he married on March...
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VIDEO: One Stabbed and Shots Fired in Parking lot of IHOP Early Saturday Morning

VIDEO: One Stabbed and Shots Fired in Parking lot of IHOP Early Saturday Morning

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the IHOP on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Police arrived on scene to find...
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