Ralph Thomas Violett, 80, of Dunkirk passed away June 20, 2025. He was born August 20, 1944 in Washington, DC to Ralph Carrington and Margaret Octavia (Whitfield) Violett. Ralph grew up in Brandywine and graduated from Gwynn Park High School. He married Barbara Zentz on December 26, 1964, and they lived in Dunkirk. Ralph...
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Clifford Ivanhoe Morton, Jr., son of the late Clifford Sr. and Christine Morton, was born June 9, 1942 in Washington, DC and departed from this world to be with his heavenly father on June 17, 2025 in Woodbridge, Va. Clifford or “Tippy” as he was lovingly called was educated in Washington, DC public schools...
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David Baker “Dave” Ericsson, 89, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Oro Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in Solomons. Born on May 20, 1936, in Newburgh, NY, Dave was the son of the late Elizabeth Baker and Arthur Eric Ericsson. A graduate of Hamilton High School, he went on to earn...
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Mary Pearson’s passing on June 16, 2025. Mary was born in Washington D.C. to Lewis “Reds” Flowers and Lois Flowers on June 23,1963. She was married to the late Stanley Pearson Jr. on June 26, 1993, they leave behind two children, Megan and...
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James Francis McGowan, 78, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on June 15, 2025 at his home. Born on May 26, 1947, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Geraldine (Stalbird) and James F. McGowan, Sr. James attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., and after graduation he enlisted in the United...
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William “Bill” Edward Clarke, Jr., 84, of Forest Heights, MD passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, Opa, and proud Army veteran. He was born in Washington, DC on March 23, 1941, to the late William E. Clarke, Sr. and Mardehl (Mills). Bill is survived by his children:...
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jaimie Leigh Reynolds, 34, of Waldorf, Maryland, on June 30, 2025. Born on November 20, 1990, Jaimie was the beloved daughter of Richard and Pamela Brady. A devoted mother, Jaimie’s greatest joy in life was her daughter, Ryleigh Faye Reynolds, who was her...
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Jane Dent “Janie” Cooper, 82, of Chaptico, MD passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 25, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late William Frederick Wolfe, Sr and Florence Marie (nee: Murphy) Wolfe. Janie was a 1960 graduate of...
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Brooks Connor Driskill, 33, of Dameron, Maryland passed away on June 25, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, Virgina on March 9, 1992, Connor was the cherished son of John Robert Driskill and Jean Driskill. Brooks was a kind-hearted, loving, funny, and caring man. Family meant everything to him. He always tried to make people smile...
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Kenneth Earl Howard, 84, of Shady Side, Maryland, passed away on June 13, 2025 at his home. Born on January 18, 1941, in Annapolis, Maryland, Kenneth was the son of Hazel Virginia (Tucker) and Charles Elbert Howard. Kenneth grew up in Southern Anne Arundel County, where he attended Southern High School, and served his...
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Andrew Jackson “Jack” Brown, Jr., 80, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf. Born on November 30, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Andrew was the eldest son of Mildred Iona (Ingram) and Andrew Jackson Brown, Sr. Jack grew up in Bradbury Heights and graduated from Suitland...
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Faye Cross, 91, of Huntingtown, Md., formerly of Upper Marlboro, died June 12, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, Md, where she had been living for five years. Faye was born November 11, 1933, to the late Howard and Marguerite Sweeney Moore. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Cross, her brother, Howard Keene...
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Sally Ann (Ellis) Degenkolb, 88, of California, Maryland, (formerly of Homestead, PA) passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1937, at home to the late Sarah (nee: Joseph) and Albert Ellis. Sally was known for being the leader of “Sally’s Alley” in her beloved hometown of Homestead, PA,...
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Lori Lowe, 66, of Lexington Park, MD died on June 19, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 27, 1958 in Lompac, CA to Caryl Ann (nee: Crane) Keeney of Goodland, IN and the late Royce Shockley. Lori spent the...
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Sharon Owen Meinecke 83, of Lexington Park, MD died on June 19, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 31, 1941, in Batavia, NY, to the late Richard Weller and Mildred Magnusson Weller. After growing up in Sheffield, PA, and attending high school in East Orange, NJ, she...
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Robert Rollin Hanson, 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away suddenly on June 18,2025 at his home. He was a devoted husband, proud Navy veteran, and beloved family man. He was born in Pasadena, CA on July 10, 1948, to the late Leonard Rollin Hanson and Evelyn “Joos” Hanson. Robert lived a life of dedication,...
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Tara Lynn Riley Flerlage, 47 of Golden Beach, MD, passed away June 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 7, 1977, to Ricky Renn & Linda Grace Riley. Tara had a zest for life and a deep appreciation for the simple things. Tara cherished her childhood and loving memories of her mother,...
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David Ross “Slab” Raley, 68 of Lexington Park, MD left his earthly home to be with Heavenly Father on June 4, 2025. Born in Leonardtown, MD on November 16, 1956 he was the son of the late Frances Florine Raley and Burton Benedict Raley. David graduated from Great Mills High School in 1974 and...
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Donna Marie Frischholz, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. On August 30, 1950, Donna was born in Washington, DC to Gibson and Helen Hicks. On September 20, 1969, Donna married the love of her life, Dennis Frischholz. The two were blessed with three children: Dawn...
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Joan Himes passed away at her home on June 10, 2025, at the age of 62. Joan was adored by parents Virginia (Miller) Himes and the late Donald Himes. Joan attended Green Holly School and then The Center for Life Enrichment. These learning centers prepared her for her many jobs, including Dora’s Florist, Nicolletti’s,...
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Robert Kenneth Wolf (Ken) departed this life on June 9, 2025 at his home in Leonardtown, Maryland after a brief illness. He was 58. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 19, 1967 to Joe and Rose (Beutgen) Wolf, he grew up in Howard County, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Cathy (Bowes), his...
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Mark Edward Thomason, 72, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 1, 2025, at home with his wife, Theresa. On May 8, 1953, Mark was born in Iowa to parents Ralph and Charlene Thomason. He spent most of his early years on the farm, where he began his dream of having a small farm...
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Claude “Broadway” Eugene Neal, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 6, 2025. On March 19, 1947, Claude was born in Saltville, VA, to Claude and Minerva Neal. Claude served as a dump truck driver for Owen O’Hare Trucking, finding joy in his time spent on the open roads. His unwavering dedication to...
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Paul Steven Webster, affectionately known as “Paupau” passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Bel Alton, Maryland at the age of 74. Born on June 21, 1950 in Washington D.C. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, and best friend. He is survived by his siblings, Katherine Carroll(Webster),(brother in law...
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Lucille Elizabeth Shepherd, “Betty”, 91, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1933, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Mattingly and the late John Franklin Mattingly, Sr. Lucille was the loving wife of the late Francis Norris Shepherd, whom...
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