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Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83,

Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83,

Charles “Emory” Lawrence, 83, died September 29, 2024, in Hughesville, MD surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1940, in Leonardtown, MD.  He was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Bailey Lawrence and Francis DeSales Lawrence of Coltons Point, MD. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean...
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Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein

Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein

Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein November 1, 1940 – September 23, 2024 Donald Edwin Phillip Eckstein, 83, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 23, 2024. Born and raised in Southeast Washington, D.C., Donald was a Master Plumber and proud member of Local 5 for many years. He was the son of the late Carroll...
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Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Mourns the Passing of President Jeff Garner

Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Mourns the Passing of President Jeff Garner

It is with profound sadness that the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of our esteemed President, Jeff Garner, on September 23, 2024. Jeff was a dedicated public servant who spent a lifetime serving the Charles County community with passion and selflessness. Jeff’s commitment to public safety spanned several decades, beginning with...
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Michael Otis Whitaker

Michael Otis Whitaker

Michael Otis Whitaker was born on July 23, 1961, He was raised in Washington, D.C. As a young boy he realized that he was adopted. He never knew his actual parents or any members of his biological family. He was raised as a single child by a couple who had no children, so he...
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Carl Henry Griffitts,63,

Carl Henry Griffitts,63,

Carl was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. A musician, mechanic, dreamer, inventor, lifelong ham operator, he had an affinity with all things aircraft and electrical. He was especially thoughtful, generous, and respected by the local community. He is survived by his wife, four kids, five grandkids, and six siblings. Services are private....
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Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72,

Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72,

Roger Lee Sexton, Sr, 72, of Chaptico, MD passed away on September 14, 2024. Roger was born on April 2, 1952, in Maryland. He is the son of the late Dolph Hamilton Sexton and Nervie Ellen Anderson Sexton. Roger is survived by his children, Paula Marie Van Keulen (Soerd Vankeulen) of McDonough GA, April...
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Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68,

Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68,

Raymond Patrick Severin, Sr., 68, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2024. On March 17, 1956, Raymond was born to Robert O. and Gertrude T Severin in Long Island, NY. He attended Holy Comforter Catholic School, Charlottesville, VA, and Lane High School, Charlottesville, VA graduating in 1974 He proudly served in...
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Lucille Trott Housel, age 83,

Lucille Trott Housel, age 83,

Lucille Trott Housel, age 83, passed away September 18, 2024. Born in 1941 in Dunkirk, she was the youngest of four children of Wayne and Nellie (Hill) Trott. She graduated from Calvert High School in 1959 and met and married her husband George Martin Housel in 1961. They lived in Cheverly briefly before moving...
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Kathryn Arlene King

Kathryn Arlene King

Visitation Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00 am – 1:00 pm     Services Life Celebration Visitation Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00am   Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby, MD 20657 Map   Interment Private    
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Mary Nell Stubbs, 79,

Mary Nell Stubbs, 79,

Mary Nell Stubbs, 79, of Frederick, MD, passed away September 17, 2024. Born on April 25, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Mary was the daughter of Margaret Anne (Engel) and Snoden Archie Stubbs. Mary grew up in Hyattsville, MD, and graduated from Regina High School class of 1963. She was a skilled seamstress and loved...
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Paul Roger Bast, 65,

Paul Roger Bast, 65,

Paul Roger Bast, 65, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born April 29, 1959 to Grant and Veronica (Dixon) Bast. Paul grew up in Shady Side and graduated from Southern High School. He married Mary on October 12, 1985. Paul worked as an aerial line foreman for...
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Rebecca “Becky” Kay Hardesty Gray, 67,

Rebecca “Becky” Kay Hardesty Gray, 67,

Rebecca “Becky” Kay Hardesty Gray, 67, of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024. Born March 21, 1957 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Becky was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, where she built a life filled with family, friends, and the outdoors she loved so much. Becky is survived by her...
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Joseph Garth Jones, 57,

Joseph Garth Jones, 57,

Joseph Garth Jones, 57, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on September 14, 2024 at the Hospice House. Born on September 4, 1967, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, he was a cherished son, brother, Father, Pop-Pop, Fiancé, and a great friend. Garth attended Calvert High School and dedicated his professional life to working as an...
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Marion Elaine Carter “Sister”

Marion Elaine Carter “Sister”

Marion Elaine Carter “Sister” was born on October 11, 1937 to Hallie Spafford Young and James R. Carter in Washington DC.  Marion entered heavenly rest on August 29,2024 after a short illness. Marion graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School class of 1952.  She later graduated from Georgetown University Hospital School of Practical Nursing in...
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Winnifred Ann Eckhout (79),

Winnifred Ann Eckhout (79),

Winnifred Ann Eckhout (79), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Winnie, daughter of Everett and Alvina Pratt, was born June 17, 1945 in Ingham County, Michigan. Winnie moved to Lusby, Maryland in 2018, but prior to that had been a resident of Harrison, Michigan. She married her husband, Ronald H. Eckhout (d)...
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Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75,

Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75,

Eugene “Gene” Alton White, 75, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1949, in Prince George’s County, MD to Marian Ruth and Thomas White. Gene grew up on a farm in Mitchellville, Maryland. When Gene was younger, he spent many summers on his uncle’s farm in...
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St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Daniel Baker Jr.

St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Daniel Baker Jr.

It is with great sadness that the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past Chief, Past President, and Life Member, Daniel “D.O.” O. Baker Jr. D.O. joined our department in 1987, bringing invaluable knowledge that helped our newly opened station hit the ground running. His insistence on training led us to...
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James F. Vergura, Sr., age 85,

James F. Vergura, Sr., age 85,

James F. Vergura, Sr., age 85, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Calvert Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on October 25, 1938 in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late Louis and Mary (Doran) Vergura. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years; retiring...
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Loretta (Lori) Hipsley Yestramski

Loretta (Lori) Hipsley Yestramski

Loretta (Lori) Hipsley Yestramski died peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2024. Lori was born on January 20, 1958, and she was the only daughter and middle child of Sylvia and John Hipsley. She is survived by two brothers, Bruce Bobick of Florida and Paul Hipsley of Australia; six children, Michael, Patty (Kenny),...
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Ryan McDowell Paxton

Ryan McDowell Paxton

Ryan McDowell Paxton was born at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital on October 22, 1983 and was transferred to Georgetown University Hospital. Ryan passed away at his home of 33 years on August 24, 2024 with his mother by his side. Ryan is survived by his mother Cathy, brother Corey, and sister Mandy. He is...
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Nancy Lynne Caplinger

Nancy Lynne Caplinger

Nancy Lynne Caplinger, of Lusby, MD, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital August 24, 2024 with her devoted husband and other family by her side. She was 61.  She is survived by her husband (Kenneth DeHenzel), her father (Brahm Muller) and many other family members.   Lynne was born in Norfolk, Va and grew up...
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James Blackwell Talbott, Jr., 74,

James Blackwell Talbott, Jr., 74,

James Blackwell Talbott, Jr., 74, of Lothian passed away on August 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 21, 1950 in Lothian, MD to Lillian and James Blackwell Talbott, Sr. Jim graduated from Southern High School, Class of 1968. In 1969, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an...
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LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61,

LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61,

LCDR Troy Michael Johnson, USN (Ret.), 61, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at his home with his wife and three daughters surrounding him with love. He was born on May 1, 1963 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Raymond Johnson and Sharron Brown Johnson of Sauk Centre, MN....
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Gaye Frances Dugan, 72,

Gaye Frances Dugan, 72,

Gaye Frances Dugan, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully at home August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born February 14, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to the late E. Tracy Smith and Charles Robert Lee.  She grew up in a military household and lived throughout the US.  She cherished spending...
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Barbara Ann Quade, 78,

Barbara Ann Quade, 78,

Barbara Ann Quade, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at her home with her loving family at his side. She was born on November 21, 1945 in Maddox, MD to the late Lewis Benjamin Quade and May Kathleen Unkle Quade. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family. Her love...
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