Laura Cecile Howard, 88, of Lusby, MD, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025. She was born at home in Sudley, Md on May 1, 1937 and was the youngest child of Laura (Sears) and Melvin Phipps. She attended Fairview Elementary School from 1st to 6th grade, then middle...
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James Clark “Jim” Gardner, 76, of Dunkirk passed away August 16, 2025. Jim was born January 21, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA to Neal Clarkston and Dorothy Mae (Robinson) Gardner. Jim grew up in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from South High School. Jim worked as a Land Surveyor for many years before going to work...
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Bahinder Singh Rana, 88, of California, MD, passed away on August 22, 2025. On April 23, 1937, Bahinder was born in Hayatpur, India, to Ramji Das Rana and Hukma Das Rana. After school, he joined the Electrical Mechanical Engineering core of the Indian Army. He worked as an engineer in the automotive business. His...
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With deep love and sorrow, the family of Wanda W. Russell announces her peaceful passing on August 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Known affectionately as “Nannie,” Wanda’s life was one of devotion to her family and endless warmth. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, to Eugene Ferguson and Una Lee Tayman, Wanda was...
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Judith Ann Smith, 84, of Waldorf, MD, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. On August 31, 1940, Judith (Sissy) was born in Washington, D.C. to William and Alberta Higgs. Judith was preceded in death by her brothers William Higgs, Jr. and James Higgs and her sister, Carol Hamilton. Judith worked...
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Edward “Eddie” Dale Hall, 62, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 16, 1963, in Leonardtown, Eddie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was the beloved son of Charles Aloysius Hall and Ellen Genevieve (Wilkinson) Hall. Eddie grew up deeply...
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Matthew Christopher Aley, 50, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 27, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Matthew was the cherished son of John Aley and Kathleen (Bainbridge) Aley. Matthew was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanette Aley, with whom...
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The Lord called a good lady home when He brought Vicki Ann Weaver to be with Him on August 13, 2025. We think it was way too early — though if you’d asked her, she might have disagreed. Vicki didn’t want to grow old; she wanted to be forever young. Her story began 70...
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Thomas Gary Kellam, 69, of Port Republic, MD passed away August 10, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born February 2, 1956, to the late Paul H. Kellam, Jr. and Janet Kellam. Thomas retired from Calvert Cliffs Power Plant, where he worked as a supervisor, after 30 years of service. Thomas also loved working...
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In Loving Memory of Debra Ann Norton It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Norton, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love she gave so freely during her lifetime. Debra Ann Norton, 71, of Saint Leonard, Maryland. She was born September...
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Sessaly Ann Boyd passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded in spirit by the love of her family. Born on January 25, 1937, in rural Pennsylvania, Sessaly grew up on a farm with her loving parents, Frank Clyde Prugh Jr. and Anna Colegrove Prugh, both devoted teachers. She...
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Linda Lou Hyman, 81, of Frederica, DE passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 20, 1944, in West Virginia to Aut Junior and Nellie Irene (Thomas) Fuller. Linda grew up in Princeton, WV and moved with her family to Montgomery County when she was 18 years old. Linda married Robert Ellington Hyman...
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Staci Marie Christensen, 53, of Frederica, DE and formerly of Calvert County passed away August 6, 2025. She was born June 27, 1972 in Bristol, PA to Robert Ellington and Linda Lou (Fuller) Hyman. Staci grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School. She later obtained her bachelor’s degree in special...
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Tammy Marie Barrick, 53, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Callaway, MD. Born on April 28, 1972, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Sandy Vallandingham, of Mechanicsville, MD. In addition to her mother, Tammy is survived by her children, Brittany Barrick, of Lexington Park, MD and Skyler Barrick...
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Michael Berger, an electrical engineer, devoted and cherished husband and father, and enthusiastic member of the Corinthian Yacht Club, passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2025. Michael was 71 years old and is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Berger and two loving daughters, Shannon and Chelsea. He is survived by his siblings, Barbara Bumgarner...
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Robert “Bobby” Almberg, or “Stricky” to his friends, 66, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by family who admired his steady strength and generous spirit. Born in Ely, Nevada, on April 25, 1959, he spent his early years under the dry desert sun before moving first to California and, at age eleven,...
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Donald Scott Beaver, 62, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on October 15, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Donald was the beloved son of the late Robert L. Beaver and Frieda (nee:Webster) Beaver. After high school Donald went to Autobody Teach School which led...
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Linda Ann Coty, 70, of California, MD, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Asbury Solomons Nursing Center. She was born July 26, 1955 in Washington D.C. to the late David William Hill and Edith (nee: Desiderio) Hill of Solomons, MD. Linda is a 1973 graduate of Crossland High School. She attended Prince...
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Margaret Ada “Peggy” Vallandingham, 92, of Ridge, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born May 23, 1933, in St. Inigoes, MD to the late Viola and Lloyd Carroll. Peggy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and...
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Elmer “Bucky” Rankin, 72, passed away on July 15, 2025, due to complications from heart surgery and COPD. Although his later years brought physical limitations, Bucky never lost his adventurous spirit. He was always ready with a joke or a quick comeback, and all he would want now is for you to think of...
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Mary Patricia Nagle, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 87 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was blessed to have her loving daughters, Gail and Pauline, as well as her granddaughter, Elizabeth, at her bedside as she passed. Pat was born on September 10, 1937,...
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Beverly Y. Jackson, a retired public-relations professional whose career spanned four decades in Washington DC, died Aug. 9 of unexpected complications during surgery, ending an 11-year struggle with Alzheimer’s dementia. She was 82 and living in St. Mary’s County, in southern Maryland. Beverly grew up on a series of farms, some without indoor plumbing,...
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Adrianna Bethany Alicka, aged 19, from Hughesville, MD, tragically lost her life in a car accident on August 6, 2025. She was born on August 16, 2005, in O’Fallon, Missouri, to Skender and Cynthia Alicka. Adrianna was known for her warm personality and genuine kindness. As a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she...
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Joseph Richard “Dickie” Cullison, Sr., of Piney Point, MD passed away July 24, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 14, 2025 in Pearson, MD to the late Paul Edward Cullison and Mary Magdalene (nee: Wood) Cullison. Dickie was a...
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Jackie Wayne Cales, 82, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed away on August 8, 2025. On August 18, 1943, Jack was born in Crown Hill, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Cales. After graduating from East Bank High School in 1961, he went on to join the United States Army from 1961 to 1964,...
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