Benedict “Junior” Constantine Montgomery, Jr., 86, of Benedict, MD, passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born in Welcome, Maryland to Benedict and Viola Montgomery on December 15, 1937. Junior grew up on farms throughout Southern Maryland, loving the work, and seeing the rewards, and people. He regularly told stories of that time...
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Judy Pearl (McGranahan/Morazes) Pulvirenti, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On June 30, 1948, Judy was born in Norristown, PA to Hugh A. and Pearl K. McGranahan. Judy graduated from Methacton High School in 1966. Once her children were in school, she dedicated her time...
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Joseph Edward Cheseldine, 84, of Newburg, Maryland passed away on July 18, 2024, at home. He was born in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 1940, to Joseph and Blanche Cheseldine. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Blanche Cheseldine. Joe is survived by his wife, Wilda, and sons, Joseph Jr. (Denise)...
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The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has announced with deep sorrow the passing of one of their cherished members, Kay O’Connor. Kay, who dedicated over 25 years of her life to the Fire Department’s Auxiliary and the Fire Department, was a pillar of the community, known for her unwavering commitment and warm personality. Kay’s...
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Elizabeth Anne Hance, known to her friends as Anne, passed away peacefully on July 9,2024 at the Brandywine Living in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was born March 31, 1934, in Baltimore, MD. After graduating from high school in 1955 Anne married the love of her life Rodney Hance and went on to spend 67...
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Mabel Lucille “Mickie” Andersen, 87 of Lusby, MD, passed away on July 9, 2024 in Waldorf, MD. Born January 6, 1937 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Esme Bine Burton and Daisey Bell (Loftis) Burton. Mickie was a server at the Flagship Restaurant at the Wharf, Washington, DC through the 60’s...
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Elizabeth Howe Chief Jolie, 80, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. She was born February 26,1944, in Chicago, Illinois, as the only child of Raymond Benjamin Chief and Elizabeth deJarnette Howe Chief. Elizabeth was raised by her parents on the Navajo, Sisseton, Pine Ridge, and Rosebud reservations. She loved to share her repertoire...
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Gilbert (Bud) Obie Bowling, Sr., of LaPlata, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2024. Bud was born on April 4, 1934, to the late Obediah and Bernice Bowling. He was a lifelong resident of Charles County and graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and...
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Alexander Carl Jaffurs, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine O’Connell Jaffurs and loving father to Nicholas and Gina. Also survived by his brothers; Jason and Rip Jaffurs as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alex was born on November 21st,...
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Montague Naomi Robertson D’Ottavio, 96 of Warm Springs, VA. She was the devoted wife of Michael Mario D’Ottavio, who preceded her in death. She was born December 2, 1927 in Bath County, VA, the daughter of the late Rev. George Robertson and Carrie Green Robertson. She was the loving mother of Joseph M. D’Ottavio...
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Betty Lea Thompson, 93, peacefully passed away at her home on July 17, 2024. She was surrounded by her family who cared for and comforted her in her final days. Betty was born in Brandywine, WV to Forest and Beulah Hartman on Sept. 9, 1930. On June 1, 1949, Betty was married to the...
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Joseph “Joe Joe” Francis Yates, 64, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on July 11, 2024. Joe Joe was born on August 19, 1959, in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late Thomas Benedict Yates and the late Agnes Bernice Young Yates. Joe Joe was a passionate Washington Redskins fan. He held on to the team’s original...
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Dorothy Ann (D.A.) Davidson, 68, of Churchton, MD, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2024. On June 4, 1956, Dorothy was born in Washington, DC to Charles and Esther (Hall) Daugherty. Dorothy was blessed with three children, Roy Brown (Trena) of Churchton, MD, Crystal Brown (Deric) of Churchton, MD, and Matthew Brown (April) of...
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John Wesley Baden, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 60 years old. He is predeceased by Paul – his father, and survived by his devoted wife – Gloria, his mother – Carolyn, their two beloved children – Victoria...
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Becky Lee Zis, 73, of Charlotte Hall, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024. On July 2, 1951, Becky was born to William and Dora Kitchen in Takoma Park, MD. In 1993, she began work as a secretary for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. She enjoyed what she did for a living and loved...
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Joseph Linus Dean, Jr., 65, passed away July 11, 2024, at his home in Hollywood, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born in Scotland, MD to Mary Catherine “Sissy” (nee: Hayden) Dean of Hollywood, MD, and the late Joseph Linus Dean, Sr. Joey was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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Preston Daniel Foster, 59, passed away on July 5, 2024. Born on May 30, 1965 in Annapolis, Maryland, Preston was the son of Bruce Ellen (Tedder) Saville and Raymond Coleman Foster. Preston was raised in Wayson’s Corner and Forestville, Maryland, and was a long-time resident of Calvert County. He worked as a carpenter, and...
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James Oscar Nicholson, 35, of Lusby passed away July 4, 2024. He was born June 27, 1989, to Oscar Taft IV and Tina Marie (Lewis) Nicholson. James grew up in Lusby and graduated from Patuxent High School in 2007. He enjoyed working with his hands and was an entrepreneur of everything including becoming a...
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Charles Richard “Dick” O’Rourke (81) passed away on July 4, 2024 at his home in Lusby, Maryland with his wife Patricia at his side. He battled pulmonary issues during his last years and showed courage by facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite his pain, Dick came out a hero and stayed strong until...
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Agnes “Alberta” Ridgell, of Great Mills, MD passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. She was 99 yrs old. Born March 19, 1925, Alberta was the fifth of 12 children born to the late George William Owens and Mary Lillian (Pillsbury) Owens. Alberta was born and raised in St. Mary’s County,...
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Walter Waul Jr., aka Dick, was born on February 2, 1945, in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Thelma and Walter Wall Sr. He was the second oldest of nine children. On June 26, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family at his bedside, he was called home. Dick received his...
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George Aloysius Mattingly Jr., 73, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away July 5, 2024, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., of complications from lung cancer. He was born Dec. 6, 1950, in Washington, D.C., the son of George A. Mattingly Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty Wise” Duke Mattingly. George graduated from Chopticon High School...
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Katherine “Kay” Mattingly Aud, 76, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away June 21, 2024, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Leonardtown, the daughter of George A. Mattingly Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty Wise” Duke Mattingly. Kay was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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Margaret Elizabeth Cryer, 86, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024 at her home in Caret, Virginia. Born April 7, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Durkin and Margaret (Webb) Durkin. Mrs. Cryer was predeceased in death by her husband, James Donald Cryer, Sr. Mrs. Cryer enjoyed over...
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Wanda Marie Harris, 87, of Hughesville, MD, departed her earthly life Friday, June 28, 2024, with loved ones at her bedside. She loved being a wife and mother. Her world changed exponentially when she became a Grandma and then, a Great Grandma (GG). She was born in Vegan, West Virginia on Friday, October 30,...
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