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William Clarence Watts, 92

William Clarence Watts, 92

William Clarence Watts, 92, from Breton Bay, in Leonardtown, died Saturday, December 05, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born July 29, 1928, on his Mother’s birthday, in Andover, MA. He was the son of the late Merrill C. and Isabella Leuchars Watts. He was raised and attended school in Andover. He enlisted in the...
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Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery, “Corky”, 72

Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery, “Corky”, 72

Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery, “Corky”, 72, of Great Mills, MD passed away December 2, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Tonawanda, NY, to the late Betty Jean Raffel Buttery and John Edward Buttery Sr. Ronald was the loving husband of Amber Marie Buttery (Coons), whom he married on...
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Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley, U.S.N. Ret.

Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley, U.S.N. Ret.

Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley, U.S.N. Ret. passed away on November 30, 2020, in Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home. He was born on April 20th, 1930 in Clear Spring, MD, the youngest son of William Fitzhugh and Cecil Rich Chesley of Charlotte Hall, MD. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy before entering the United States...
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Gerald “Gerry” Blount Wannan,88

Gerald “Gerry” Blount Wannan,88

Gerald “Gerry” Blount Wannan,88, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Washington, DC passed away on November 26, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Washington, DC. Gerry was the loving son of the late Eunice Preston Wannan Russell and George Wannan. He was preceded in death by his brother...
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Warren James Guy Jr, 72

Warren James Guy Jr, 72

Warren James Guy Jr, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Leonardtown MD, to the late Warren James Guy and Helen Frances Wheeler. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Mary,...
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Maryland International Raceway Hall of Fame Member Dick Estevez, 77

Maryland International Raceway Hall of Fame Member Dick Estevez, 77

“It brings me great sadness to announce that Maryland International Raceway Hall of Fame member, Dick Estevez, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 77 years old. Dick was a true legend in our sport, not only from his successful racing career but because of the caliber and...
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Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tolson, 81

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tolson, 81

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tolson, 81, of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 5, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 21, 1939 in Rock Point, MD to the late Delmar Andrew Thompson and Emma Welch Thompson. Lizzie enjoyed a good card game of PITCH, watching her soap...
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Robert “Bob” Frederick Callow, Sr., 89

Robert “Bob” Frederick Callow, Sr., 89

Robert “Bob” Frederick Callow, Sr., 89, of Leonardtown, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late John F. Callow and Harriett “Hattie” Callow. He was one of six children. As a young man, Bob met the love of his life, Concetta...
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ATCS James Joseph “Jim” Doherty, USN (Ret.), 51

ATCS James Joseph “Jim” Doherty, USN (Ret.), 51

ATCS James Joseph “Jim” Doherty, USN (Ret.), 51 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 5, 2020 at Capital Caring Center in Lanham, MD with his wife at his side. He was born on April 30, 1969 in Malden, MA to Joseph and Ann Hollis Doherty of Rowley, MA. He was raised in Saugus,...
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Brenda Marie Russell, 57

Brenda Marie Russell, 57

Brenda Marie Russell, 57, of Indian Lake Estates, FL, (formerly of Southern Maryland) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1962 in Prince George’s County, Maryland to the late Richard and Joyce Cavey. She moved to Lake Estates, FL in 2018. Brenda lived her...
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Steven J. Post “Steve”, 75

Steven J. Post “Steve”, 75

Steven J. Post “Steve”, of Hughesville, MD passed on November 30, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Born in Ardmore, OK the son of Ruth Lavern and Hamilton Ringland Post. The family moved to Washington, PA when Steve was young. Steve spent his early years there in a community where he felt safe...
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Ruth Dawn “Peaches” Fallon, 86

Ruth Dawn “Peaches” Fallon, 86

Ruth Dawn “Peaches” Fallon, 86, of Ridge, MD passed away on November 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 8, 1934 to the late J. Frank Raley, Sr. and Ruth Zimmerly Raley. Peaches is a graduate of St. Michael’s School in Ridge, MD. In her younger...
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Julia Gayle Roberts, 50

Julia Gayle Roberts, 50

Julia Gayle Roberts, 50 of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 21, 2020 at her home. Julia was born on September 27, 1970 in Washington, D.C. to the late Arthur Leon Roberts and Barbara (Raymond) Roberts. Julia was a lifelong Maryland resident. She attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD. She married Michael Bryan...
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Albert Purrayus Ashe

Albert Purrayus Ashe

Albert Purrayus Ashe was born on March 24, 1967 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Evelyn and Benjamin Ashe, Sr. When Albert was younger, his family relocated to the D.C. area where he received his schooling. He graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland in 1986. From early childhood, Albert was a friendly and outgoing...
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Sarah Ann Nelson, 63

Sarah Ann Nelson, 63 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 22, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Sarah was born on March 3, 1957 in San Diego, CA to the late Hugh Nelson and Catherine Ann Newhouse. Sarah was a resident of St. Mary’s County for the last 56 years....
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David R. McGuffie

David R. McGuffie

David R. McGuffie born July 26, 1936 in Cameron WV, died November 30, 2020. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in business administration degree. He served 24 years in the US Navy and retiring as a Senior Chief at Pax River in 1974. He was a member...
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Michael “Mike” D. Neidlinger, 56

Michael “Mike” D. Neidlinger, 56

Michael “Mike” D. Neidlinger, 56, of Aquasco, MD passed away on November 23, 2020 at his home. Born on December 20, 1963 in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of William Neidlinger and Viola Neidlinger (Krall). Mike married the love of his life, Mary A. Murphy, on December 20, 2018 and they spent 13...
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David Tiller, 67

David Tiller, 67

David Tiller, 67, of Hollywood MD passed away on November 27, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late Carr A. Tiller and Rose Proden Tiller. David was supported for many years by the ARC of Southern MD, whose caring and devoted staff helped him...
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John Harrison Nelson, 93

John Harrison Nelson, 93

John Harrison Nelson, 93 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 30, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on May 13, 1927 in Live Oak, FL to the late Otto and Virginia (Burke) Nelson. After graduating high school, John attended the Merchant Marine Academy where he...
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Douglas “Doug” Calvin Benfield, 69

Douglas “Doug” Calvin Benfield, 69

Douglas “Doug” Calvin Benfield, 69 of Mechanicsville, MD passed unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1951 in Caudwell County, NC to the late Doyle Benfield and Ruby (Lackey) Benfield. He was one of six children. Doug was a hard-working man...
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Agnes Roberta Pratt, 90

Agnes Roberta Pratt, 90 of Scotland, MD passed away on November 27, 2020 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. She was born on July 6, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD to the late George Clarence Wise and Annie Ruth Wilkinson Wise. Roberta is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She was...
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Leonard Emile “Lenny” Daniele, 81

Leonard Emile “Lenny” Daniele, 81

Leonard Emile “Lenny” Daniele, 81, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 1, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to the late Agnes Fiorelli. Lenny spent his career as a skilled and dedicated barber until his retirement in 2015 from Paul’s Barber Shop...
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Nelma Stassfort Julian,

Nelma Stassfort Julian, devoted wife of Lt. Col. (Ret) Paul R. Julian, Jr. crossed over the river to lay under the shade tree on November 30, 2020. She was the loving mother of Carol Julian Kross, of New Bern, North Carolina, Paul Derrick Julian, of Staunton, Virginia and Charles Bruce Julian, of Leonardtown, Maryland....
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Virgil James Pendry, Jr., 61

Virgil James Pendry, Jr., 61

Virgil James Pendry, Jr., 61, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at the St Mary’s Hospice House in Callaway, MD on November 24, 2020. Virgil was born January 9, 1959 in Washington, DC to the late Virgil James Pendry Sr. and Grace (Sullivan) Pendry. After graduating high school, he proudly served in the United...
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Carol Ann Clark King, 77

Carol Ann Clark King, 77

Carol Ann Clark King, age 77, of Mechanicsville Maryland died following emergency surgery on November 29, 2020. Carol was born on March 6, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Claude and Emma Clark. Raised in Beckley, West Virginia she graduated from Trappe Hill High School in 1961. Carol worked for more than 35 years at...
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