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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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Tharon Wayne Anthony, 62, of Huntingtown, MD passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. He was born February 21, 1956 in Sikeston, MO to G. Tharon and Glenda Mae (Clark) Anthony. Tharon was raised in Oran, MO. He worked for BG&E for 20 years...
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Nancy Lee Sipes, 77, of Swan Point, MD passed away on October 18, 2018 in Waldorf, MD. Nancy was born on May 3, 1941 in Luray, VA to the late Gilbert and Cora Hoak. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Charles Sipes; daughters, Deborah Goodwin, Charlene Randall (Ted), and Michelle...
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Karen Denise Wessels, 55, passed away on October 17, 2018, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, PA after a valiant effort against lung cancer. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings, MD will host a viewing from 1:00 – 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Funeral services will be held at...
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Edmond E. De Mattia, 89, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Born in Steubenville Ohio in 1929; Edmond joined the United States Navy after graduating high school. Edmond was an Oboist for the United States Naval Band in Washington D.C. (1948-1968) earning the prestigious First Chair. In addition to...
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Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Farrell, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, left her earthly home on October 17, 2018. Born in Oakville, MD on September 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Ella Mae Knight and William “Bill” Knight. She is survived by her husband of nearly four years, Dr. Herbert C. Winnik, and his daughters Aliza...
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Ransom “Billy” Hanford, 80, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Henderson, NC, passed away on October 19, 2018 in Callaway, MD. He was born on May 6, 1938 in Henderson, NC and was the son of the late Lucy Bell Hanford and Matt Ransom Hanford of Henderson, NC. Billy was the loving husband of...
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Tracy Kim Eckloff, 49 of Owings, MD passed away in Lexington Park, MD on October 9, 2018. Tracy was the daughter of Joseph T. Brown, Sr. and the late Ruth Helen Carr. She was born in Cheverly, MD on September 1, 1969. Tracy loved the Dallas Cowboys and her dogs. She loved road trips,...
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Margaret Ann “Peggy” McMurray, 87, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. She was born September 4, 1931 in Ridge, MD to the late William Bryan Knott and Alice Josephine Taylor Knott. Peggy was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School...
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On Friday, October 12, 2018, Carrie Crawford entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Interment will be private.
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Mrs. Virgie Lorraine (Dustin) Finley, of District Heights, Maryland, born on January 16, 1928 in Washington D.C., to the late Amy P. Dustin and the late Walter W. Dustin, passed away peacefully at age 90 on October 5, 2018 at Tribute Assisted Living, Gainesville, Virginia. Virgie grew up in District Heights, Maryland and later,...
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Thomas Warren Horstkamp, 23, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on October 10, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on May 18, 1995 in Prince Frederick, MD to Robert W and the late Beverly Wood Horstkamp. He enjoyed skateboarding and playing video games. Tommy loved life, and he was a good uncle and...
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Seth Wayne Beverage, 19, of King George, Virginia and formerly of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on October 9, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Seth was a big hearted and very talented young man. He had a love for music that showed through his ability to play the piano and almost any instrument he...
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