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Annette Trower, 78

Annette Trower, 78

Annette Trower, age 78 of Waldorf, Maryland (formerly of New Jersey), died October 23, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Annette was a licensed practical nurse for many years and then a homemaker. She was also a member of the Church of God Pentecostal 2 Church....
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Jacqueline Eileen “Jackie” Palmer, 67

Jacqueline Eileen “Jackie” Palmer, age 67, of Promfret, MD died on October 26, 2018 in La Plata, MD. Jackie worked as a Program Analyst Supervisor at the Justice Department for 33 years and was a member at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pomfret, MD. She was very active with community bowling and county softball...
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Leonard L. Lanham, 90

Leonard L. Lanham, 90

Leonard L. Lanham, 90, son of the late Frank M. and Mary E. Lanham, died October 27, 2018 at home. He was born April 18, 1928 in Washington, DC. He attended McKinley High School before joining the U.S. Navy. He served during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Bermuda and Rhode Island. He received an...
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Major Leslie Clinton Slaybaugh (USAF Retired), 87

Major Leslie Clinton Slaybaugh (USAF Retired), 87

Major Leslie Clinton Slaybaugh (USAF Retired) age 87 of Brandywine, MD died October 21, 2018 at the Charles County Hospice House. He was born October 14, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of the late Virginia D, Shoemaker and Leslie Johnson Slaybaugh. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife...
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Laura Montgomery Williams

Laura Montgomery Williams

Laura Montgomery Williams departed this earthly life on Saturday, Ocober 27, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Garyton Colvard Echols, Jr., 85

Garyton Colvard Echols, Jr., 85

Garyton Colvard Echols, Jr., 85, of LaPlata, Md. passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018, surrounded by family at Hospice of Charles County. Born October 17, 1933, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Garyton Colvard and Christine Combs Echols. He moved to LaPlata in 1958 with his wife Carol raising...
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Dr. Guillermo E. Sanchez, 82

Dr. Guillermo E. Sanchez, 82

Dr. Guillermo E. Sanchez, 82, of La Plata, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sanchez was born and raised in Cochabamba, Bolivia. His father, Jose Sanchez was a lawyer and newspaper editor, and his mother, Aida Sanchez, was a homemaker. He graduated from...
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Donald Gregory Sinsel, 51

Donald Gregory Sinsel, 51

Donald Gregory Sinsel, 51, of Port Tobacco, MD passed away on October 20, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Greg was born on June 16, 1967 in Fairfax, VA to Bonnie Sinsel and the late Donald Sinsel. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
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Cora Amelia “Peggy” Evans, 76

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Peggy earned her wings at the age of 76. Peggy will forever be remembered by her daughter, Katrina Johnson; and brother, Earl Dodson. She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 3,...
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Ethel Mae Herring

Ethel Mae Herring

Peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018, Ethel went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, October 27, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH located at 3150 Middleton Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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Ida Elizabeth Plater

Ida Elizabeth Plater

Ida Elizabeth Plater departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Ida was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, George Plater; son, David Holt; two sisters: Mary Medley, Laura Butler; brother, Albert Holt; daughter-in-law, Gloria (Ann) Holt; two nephews: Joseph (Junior) Holt, Joseph (Cornell) Butler; niece, Barbara Holly; grandson, Dennis...
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Antonio Joseph “Tony” Malaspina, Sr., 71

Antonio Joseph “Tony” Malaspina, Sr., 71

Antonio Joseph “Tony” Malaspina, Sr., 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 21, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born June 10, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Norma Pauline and Leon Antonio Malaspina. Tony is survived by his children; Dawn Stroud of Mechanicsville, MD, Marisa (John) Surdick of Odenton,...
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Rose Marie Graves, 70

Rose Marie Graves, 70

Rose Marie Graves, 70, of LaPlata, MD (formerly of Alexandria, VA) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born February 28, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph A. Graves and Frances Wathen Graves. Rose was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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Julia “Judy” Mueller Raley, 86

Julia “Judy” Mueller Raley, 86

Julia “Judy” Mueller Raley, 86, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD., surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1932 in Annapolis, MD to the late Mathias G. Mueller and Regina Dorr Mueller. While helping to construct the...
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Kenneth Wayne Myers, 64

Kenneth Wayne Myers, 64

Kenneth Wayne Myers, 64 of Hughesville, MD passed away at his home in Hughesville, MD on October 24, 2018. Kenneth was born to the late Norman and Helen Myers on January 31, 1954 in Washington, D.C. Kenneth worked as a Master HVAC until his illness. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition...
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Charles R. Young, 75

Charles R. Young, 75

CHARLES R. YOUNG, 75, passed away at home in Golden Beach, Mechanicsville on October 22, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Gemmell Young, three sons; Brian Young (Lori) of Swan Point, MD, Brad Tostenson (Kim) of Minnesota and Christopher Young of Golden Beach. He also leaves one...
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Martin Henry Ritter

Martin Henry Ritter

Martin Henry Ritter, affectionately known as Marty or Coach Ritter, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2018. Marty, born in St. Louis, Missouri, was the oldest of thirteen siblings. He later served in the United Stated Navy, where he fell in love with aviation and engineering working on board the U.S. Naval Carrier. After...
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Brian James Douglas, 48

Brian James Douglas, 48

Brian James Douglas, 48, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his home on Friday, October 19, 2018. Brian was born on March 26, 1970 to Arthur H. Douglas, Jr. and Carolyn Marie Latham-Douglas in Washington, DC. Brian was a window installer in the building improvement industry. He enjoyed Harley and Street bike riding,...
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Revena Jane Starr, 85

Revena Jane Starr, 85

Revena Jane Starr, 85, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on October 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Revena was born on November 21, 1932 in Steelton, PA to the late Harold Bamberger and Dorothy Stauffer Bamberger. Revena married Paul Spencer Starr, Sr. on August 4, 1951 in Middletown, PA. They...
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Thomas Edward Bankins, 61

Thomas Edward Bankins, 61

Thomas Edward Bankins, 61, of Germantown, MD passed away on October 20, 2018. Thomas, known to many as Tommy, was born on June 4, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Bernard Bankins Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Young Bankins. He was number 11 of 12 siblings in a close-knit and loving family. Tommy...
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Joel T. Griggs, Sr. (Bubba)., 70

Joel T. Griggs, Sr. (Bubba)., 70

Joel T. Griggs, Sr. (Bubba) 70, of Lexington Park, formerly from Leuderdale, AL passed away on October 26, 2018. Born on September 25, 1949, he was the loving son of the late Ruth T. Baker and Estil A. Baker. Bubba is survived by his wife Deana L. Griggs of Lexington Park, MD whom he...
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Mary Lucille Young, 86

Mary Lucille Young, 86

Mary Lucille Young, 86, of Morganza, MD passed away on October 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 31, 1931 in Morganza, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Mary Cecelia Reed and James Countis and the step-daughter of James Reed. Mary is survived by her son George A. Young of...
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Joseph Graham Wynne Jr., 76

Joseph Graham Wynne Jr., 76

Joseph Graham Wynne Jr., 76, of Owings, MD, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, with his loving wife, Judy by his side. Joseph is also survived by one son; Christopher Lundell, of Oroville, CA, four daughters; Sherry Tucker, Deborah Groce, Rosaline Wynne-Meador, and Susan Dembrow, along with twelve grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, his...
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Kenneth Russell Kunkle, 84

Kenneth Russell Kunkle, 84

Kenneth Russell Kunkle, 84, of Solomons passed away October 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 2, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Earl W. and Thelma Josephine (Clock) Kunkle. Kenneth was raised in a military family and lived in many different places. His family settled in Arlington, VA where he went to...
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Shawn Marie Gentry, 33

Shawn Marie Gentry, 33

Shawn Marie Gentry, 33, of Deale passed away October 18, 2018. She was born February 7, 1985 in Cumberland, MD to Marlon Scott Sr. and Debora Jean (Bell) Gentry. Shawn was raised in Deale and attended Southern High School. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant in home health care in Mechanicsville. Shawn...
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