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Bernard Troxell of Laurel, passed away October 4, 2022 at his home, with his wife LaVerna by his side. Born in 1933, he was the son of George Russell Troxell and Mabel Grace Troxell. He is survived by his wife and eight children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, also one sister and one brother. Bernard was an amazing husband, father and was a dear friend to so many, known as Bernie to all who knew and loved him. He worked hard to provide for his family and had an unbeatable and unwavering work ethic on the job and in every aspect of his life. He never turned away anyone asking for his helping hand or his wisdom. He was loved greatly and admired by so many. The greatest love...

John Basil Martin, III , 77 Apr 10, 1943 - Oct 20, 2020 John Basil Martin III, passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020 in Hagerstown, MD. He was born April 10, 1943, in Keyser, West Virginia to John Basil Martin II and Louise Clark Martin. John graduated from High Point High School in 1962. He later was drafted by the United States Army in 1966 and deployed to Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry, 478th Aviation Company (Heavy Helicopters) from 1967 to 1968. John maintained a close, long-distance friendship with fellow veteran, Don Franklin, whom he met while serving in Vietnam. Later in life he earned his Associates degree in Business Management from Prince George's Community College. He...

Mary Louise Segura passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 29, 1930, to Guadalupe and Theresa Alvarez. She attended Western High School in Detroit, Michigan where she met and married her sweetheart, William Abraham Segura. For 72 years she was a devoted wife, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary Segura was an avid reader with a lively intellect who also loved music and Latin dance. Family was always Mary's passion. She instilled in each of her children and grandchildren a belief that they could accomplish anything through hard work and education. She encouraged all of the family members to pursue higher...