Barbara Anne Sturgell (90), of Friendship, Maryland, passed away in the early hours of May 17, 2024. Born in the small town of Hamblintown, Tennessee, on April 7, 1934, to her parents Ben and Dorothy (Hackler) Hamblin, Barbara was the oldest of eight children and was, indeed, a coal miner’s daughter. As the eldest,...
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Shannon Noel Berry, also lovingly referred to as “Boogerita ‘Boogs’” and “Baby Thunder”, passed away in Solomons, MD on May 16, 2024, at the age of 33. She is survived by her parents, Edward and Patricia Berry, children Carter and Charlotte Berry, siblings Clark Gorny, Erin Rogers, Joe Washam, Kelly Arthrell, Mike Gorny, Patrick...
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Franklin Garfield Wood Sr. of Huntingtown, MD, departed this life on May 16, 2024 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Priscilla (Harrison), daughters Robin Stauffer (Brian) and JoAnn Fauth (Steve) and sons Franklin Jr. “Gary” Wood (Linda) and Bryan Wood (Jeannie). His memory lives on...
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Sharon Ann Williams, 61, of Dunkirk, MD passed away May 13, 2024. She was born June 8, 1962 in Cheverly, MD to James Walter Jameson and Barbra Ann Hardesty. She worked as a server and bartender at Shady Oak Restaurant. Please extend something to her Shady Oak Crew, because that was her whole life...
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Ray Edgar Gaskill, Jr, 66, passed away on May 19, 2024 at his son’s residence in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was a resident of St. Mary’s and Charles Counties for over 50 years. He was born on December 7, 1957 at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and is the son of the late Ray...
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Lawrence (Larry) Angelo Forte, 67, of Drayden, MD, passed away at his home while surrounded by his immediate family on May 12, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born on September 8, 1956 to Lawrence Joseph and Ellen Josephine Mastrogiacomo Forte in Jersey City, New Jersey. After graduating from Floyd E....
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Pauline Louise Cooke, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD peacefully passed away on May 10, 2024, at the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. Pauline, and her twin sister Patricia Hanger, were born in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania on June 29, 1934, to the late Francis Edward Stout and Mary Louise Stout. In 1952 she met...
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Marian Ann, 87, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD, with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 6, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benjamin Osborne Unkle and Marian (nee: Bohanan) Unkle. Marian Ann was a lifelong...
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Mrs. Janice Adele (Craig) Pitts, 86, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease on May 17, 2024. Janice was born in Washington DC to the late Catherine Mildred Craig and James Nelson Craig, Sr. on May 19, 1937. She graduated from Anacostia High School in 1955. Growing up, she was involved with...
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Julian Michael “Mike” Souders, 69, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Richmond, VA with his loving family at his side. Born on July 15, 1954 in Washinton D.C., he is the son of the late Julian Edward Souders and Betty Jane (nee: Hood) Souders. Mike is...
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Damian Broome, 49, of Dundalk, MD, passed away on May 14, 2024. Born on January 16, 1975, to Steven T. Broome and Annette M. Broome, Damian was a carpenter and chef. In addition to his parents, his sister, Sadie Broome-Coombs, and brother-in-law Buster Coombs of Mechanicsville, MD, Damian is survived by his long-time partner,...
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Paul David Summers, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Morningside House of St. Charles in Waldorf, MD. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, April 4, 1946, son of Dempsie Summers and Lucille Rexrode Summers. After graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1964 he went on to attend...
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Robert James “Bobby” Bicknell, Jr., 67, of Lexington Park, MD peacefully left his earthly body, while surrounded by loves ones, on May 15, 2024. He was the eldest child of the late Robert James Bicknell, Sr. and Bertie “Jane” Jackson Bicknell of Callaway, MD. Bobby was born May 19, 1956 in Riverdale, MD and...
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James Michael Zeigler, known to many as Mike, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Clearwater, Florida. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Alabama. Mike was a kind and loving man, always willing to lend a helping hand and known for his vibrant energy. He adored his family deeply. Mike is survived...
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A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 A.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, Maryland. Reception to follow at 12:30 P.M., Holland Point Civic Association – Loveless Building, 919 Walnut Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714.
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Kimberly Jane Wilburn, 58, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 12, 2024. She was born July 11, 1965 in Cheverly, MD to John William and Donna (Craig) Okrak. Kim enjoyed a lovely upbringing in the charming small town of Olney, MD. She graduated from Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac and later...
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Donald Ray Millsap, 74, of Lothian passed away May 9, 2024. He was born March 30, 1950 in Richlands, VA to James Columbus and Etta Jane (Blevins) Millsap. Donald grew up in Mount Rainier, MD and graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville. He married Maria Castellanos in 1969 and they had three children....
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Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr., 79, of Dover, DE passed away May 9, 2024. He was born March 20, 1945 in Calvert County to Morris Nathanial and Beula Mae (Catterton) Wilkerson. Charles married Sharon Graves on May 14, 1965 and they lived in Lothian before moving to Kent Island where they lived for 21 years....
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Margaret R. Tesner of Lusby, passed away on May 9th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Margaret was born June 17th, 1944 in Buffalo, New York to the late Floyd and Mary Kocher. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Douglas P. Tesner, and her loving sister Patricia (Richard) Reeves. Margaret was...
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Joseph Henry “John” Caldwell, 94, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away May 6th, 2024. He was born August 28th, 1929, in Baltimore, Maryland to John F. Caldwell and Mary F. (King) Caldwell. He was raised in Baltimore along with 12 other siblings and enlisted with the US Marine Corps in 1947 after finishing school. Serving...
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Nancie Anne Schalk Johnson passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in her favorite reclining chair and surrounded by family and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Lou Wellington Schalk III, mother, Lorraine Schalk, twin sisters Pamela and Janet Schalk, and stepmother, Doris Schalk. She is survived by her children Monique Wright (husband...
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Albert Earl Watson II, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 3rd, 2024 in Washington, DC. He was born on January 16th, 1952 in St. Lucie, Florida to the late Earl Watson and Pearl Moye. Albert was a devoted family man who leaves behind his loving wife Neva; daughter Beth Hawkins...
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AT1 Howard Perry Pinnell, USN, (Ret.), 59, of Callaway, MD passed away at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 21, 1964 in Salisbury, MD to William Perry Pinnell, Jr. and Patricia Suzann (nee: Jones) Pinnell of Callaway, MD. Howard is a...
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Charles Benedict “Dickie” Gatton, 83 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 8,2024 peacefully in his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 1,1940 in Leonardtown, MD to the late William Carroll “Willie” Gatton and Mary Catherine (Evans) Gatton of Leonardtown. A lifelong St. Mary’s County resident, Dickie...
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Lionell Demetrius Somerville, 37 of Hollywood Maryland gained his wings and departed this earthly world, going home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 26, 2024. Lionell affectionately known as “Chubby”, Chubb-Rock” or “Smiley” was born July 9, 1986 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to Pernell, Sr. and Alma (Elaine) Somerville. At a...
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