Jul 20, 2023

Ms. Ruth Frances Ferguson Loy of Shady Side, MD formerly from Riverdale, MD passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 101 at her home.

Ruth was born on December 15, 1921, to the late Edward and Marie Ferguson.

She was preceded in death by her husband George F. Loy in 1971, her son, George W. Loy, daughter,...

Jul 19, 2023

Gerald Wayne Mahdik of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, at the age of 88. Gerald was born August 21, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Andrew and Stephanie Mahdik of California. He is also preceded in death by his late wife Shirley May Mahdik. He is survived by his children...

Jul 19, 2023

Jul 18, 2023

 

Bruce Gray Agee, 76, of Clinton, MD passed away in his sleep from heart disease on July 18, 2023. He showed much courage and hope right until the end.Bruce was born December 23, 1946 in Roanoke, VA to the late Macy Moyer Agee and Virginia Lee Gray Arnold. He spent decades on the water working as a heavy machine operator in marine...

Jul 17, 2023

 

On July 17, 2023, Steven Van Gregory Skyrm quietly passed from this world. He started his sixty-four years on February 25, 1959 in Washington DC, born to the late Marion Ethel and Philip James Skyrm. Steve spent his formative years in Forestville, MD in the nurturing home his mother and stepfather, Robert Walker, created for him and his siblings....

Jul 16, 2023

 

Mary “Nana” Louise Dean, 89, of Morningside, MD passed away peacefully at home July 16, 2023. Mary was born August 7, 1933 in McComb, IL to the late Harold H. and Nancy Louise Peters. She enjoyed caring for her family, working as a homemaker, Food Counter Attendant at Woolworths and catering events at the Elks Lounge. She loved to play Bingo,...

Jul 13, 2023

William H. Mills, Jr., 58, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, unexpectedly passed away July 13, 2023. Billy was born June 25, 1965 to William H. “Bubby” and Linda Mae Mills. He is preceded in death by grandmothers Birdie C. Mills, and Gladys M. Douglas. Billy is survived by his parents; daughter Kayla Brianne Mills; step-sons Sean Tettimer and Dayne Foster;...

Jul 13, 2023

Issam F. “Sam” El Damalouji, a family doctor and surgeon who practiced in Calvert County for more than 50 years, passed away on July 13, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was 96.

“Dr. Sam,” as he was commonly known, arrived in southern Maryland in 1961, an era when doctors routinely made house calls, held evening office hours to accommodate...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Marie Murray peacefully boarded her last 1st Class one-way flight from this life the morning of July 12th after a gradual decline inhealth. She was surrounded by and supported by her family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Marie, affectionally known as “Pinky”, was born on November 13, 1938 and reared in Washington DC. She was...

Jul 11, 2023

Dianne Lynne Brickey was called home on Tuesday,July 11, 2023, to be with our Lord and Savior JesusChrist.Dianne was born on August 17, 1951, to the late Danieland Mabel Brickey in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Shereceived her education in Wise County Public SchoolSystem and attended James A. Bland High School. Shegraduated from Powell Valley High School. Shefurthered her education by...

Jul 10, 2023

Jul 9, 2023

On July 9, 2023, Denise Brown was tragically taken from this life. She began her earthly journey on July 23, 1962, born to Judith and the late Anthony Chaconas. Denise spent her childhood in Landover, Maryland before her family moved to Calvert County in the 1990’s. In 2004, she met Brian Loy. They went to marry on Valentines Day in...

Jul 8, 2023

Barbara Ellen Theesen 85, of Temple Hills, Maryland passed away on July 8, 2023.Born on July 28, 1937, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fred Cinkler Usmillerand Myrtle Viola Callahan Ushmiller.Barbara was blessed with 3 wonderful children. She was an incredible woman who loved her family andfriends very much. She will live on through the priceless...

Jul 5, 2023

On July 5, 2023, Joseph Michael Arendes, known to his friends as Joe, received his Heavenly reward. He lived a full life of eighty-four years that began on May 23, 1939 in Washington DC. He was born to Joseph and Marguerite Arendes. He grew up in Washington DC and graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School and later attended St. Charles...

Jul 2, 2023

 

MSGT Kenneth Wayne Dickson, 73, of Temple Hills, MD, died peacefully at his home after several years of dealing with Parkinson’s and Dementia, surrounded by family members on July 2, 2023.

Ken was born on August 17, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Betty Dickson and Boyd Dickson. At three years old he moved to Westerville, Ohio with his...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Glenn Anthony Williams, 67, of Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023.Glenn was born on December 26, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Lewis and Mary Williams. Glenn was a caring brother to 6 siblings. Glenn graduated from Groveton High School, a former Fairfax County Public School. His physical abilities were expressed through football and basketball....

Jun 30, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

 

Ballance, JeremyMarch 14, 1953 - June 28, 2023Jeremy Brooks Ballance died peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., following several years of illness. He was 70 years old.Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Nelson Ballance and Jessie (Honaker) Ballance, he grew up in the Maryland suburbs of D.C. A series of tragedies struck his family there: A brother...

Jun 27, 2023

  Kenneth Smith Rose Sr., 78, of Cheltenham, MD, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023. Born on January 20, 1945, in La Plata, MD, Kenneth was the youngest of Thomas Avery and Dora Irene Rose's four children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nina Tippett Rose, and his siblings, Thaddeus E. Rose Sr., Joanne Rogers, and...

Jun 25, 2023

John M. DiBari, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Lewes, Delaware on the morning of Sunday, June 25. He was born on May 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C. In 1959, John graduated from Alexander Graham Bell High School and subsequently enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 4 years. He met Marjorie V. Griffin at their...