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James Francis Patton Jr. Of Ocean Pines Maryland passed away on May 28, 2018. He was born in 1952 to James and Charlotte Patton. In his youth he spent time as  a member of the National Guard. James recently retired from running his own home repair franchise. James was a Master Plumber and Project Manager on many construction projects from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. He enjoyed spending time with his wife,daughter, and dogs. He enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, smoking cigars,...

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Sarah Grace Thomson, 94 of Laurel, Maryland passed away July 19, 2018.  She was born in 1925 to Robert and Anna Thirles.  Grace was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hyattsville, MD.  She retired from WSSC.  Grace enjoyed spending time with family and close friends; Ms. Ann Kelly, Edna Simmons, Cora and Bill Sorber, and Judy Heale.  Grace is survived by her daughter DiAnna Thomson Klotz, grandson Dominic Leone Thomson Klotz (wife Barbara Elizabeth), great...

William Henry Middleton Jr., of Severn, Maryland, departed this life on July 16th, 2018. Born on January 16, 1931, in Port Royal South Carolina. He was reared by his late parents William Henry Middleton Sr., and Matilda Snipe, in Beaufort, South Carolina.  Married to his late wife Laverne for 45 years, Williams leaves to mourn his siblings, Cassie, Mary and Ben, daughter Iris, grandchildren, Nia, Antonio, and Lakeila, and great-grandchildren, Mariah and Mercedes, and a host of friends...

Marjorie J. Kostelec passed away on July 14, 2018, she was the loving wife of the late Martin J. Kostelec, devoted mother of Martin L. Kostelec , Diane E. Cardenas, Kathleen A. Davis and her husband Robert, Joyce M. Orndorff and her husband Robert, Thomas M. Kostelec and his wife Lisa, Joseph M. Kostelec and his wife Laura, Jack D. Kostelec and his wife Tracy. Also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the...

Julian Ray "JR"  Kaylor, 55 of Laredo, TX, resident of Laurel, MD passed away July 11, 2018. He was born in 1963 to Charles and Maria Kaylor. A loving husband and proud father, J.R. was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Rockville Fuel & Feed, and enjoyed playing internet chess, pruning his bonsai's, and the Washington Redskins. J.R. is survived by his wife Debra S. Kaylor, his son Niko R. Kaylor, his mother Maria Kaylor, brother Richard Kaylor and...

Caleb Doyle Hocking was the first of twins born on March 25th 1970 to John Charles Hocking and Donna Lynn Doyle of Seattle, Washington.  He, his twin Treloar, and mother moved to Kirkland, Washington before primary school. During that time his mother married Bob Burgess and they eventually moved to Arlington, Washington where they homesteaded. He spent many summers with his father and siblings, Karen and Sherice. During these years he enjoyed scouting and the outdoors. He was a hot dog...

Dairha was such a kind and loving daughter, sister, aunt and mother. Her radiating smile touched most who encountered her. Her wonderful sense of humor made all those around her laugh. She would not wish sadness during this time, but to celebrate her life.

Donald Charles Snyder (age 74) passed away July 11, 2018 at home in Hyattsville, MD.  He was a graduate of Alma College in Alma, MI and obtained his PhD in Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.  He taught Economics at both the University of Maryland and Howard University in Washington, D.C., going on to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from which he retired after more than 20 years of Federal Service.  His contributions during that time included...

Billie Jean Snook, 89 years old of Seaford, DE passed away July 9, 2018. She was born June 27,1929 to Rawley M. Conley, Sr. and Thelma E. Lynch. Billie Jean was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and was a lifetime member of  the Eastern Star. She is survived by her sister Shirley Gilbert, brothers Rawley M. Conley, Jr and Robert W. Conley, a daughter Barbara Jean Martin, her son Gary Lee Snook, many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...