SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of PAULA GAIL DIXON Estate No. 22995 Notice is given that: LISA J. ISABEL whose address is 598 GOODWIN STORE ROAD LOUISA, VA 23093 was on JULY 14, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of PAULA GAIL DIXON who died on DECEMBER 27, 2023 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of OSCAR PEGUERRA MENDOZA Estate No. 23313 Notice is given that: THELMA MENDOZA whose address is 21610 AMERICA ST LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653 was on JULY 14, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of OSCAR PEGUERRA MENDOZA who died on MAY 19, 2025 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

DANIEL A.M. SLADE ESQ.
P.O. BOX 288
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of AGNES ROSALIE PILKERTON Estate No. 18978 Notice is given that: LORRETTA P. OLMSTEAD whose address is 6037 SWANSON CREEK LANE HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637 was on JULY 14, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of AGNES ROSALIE PILKERTON who died on MARCH 30, 2018 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MICHAEL ROBERT BENENATI Estate No. 23217 Notice is given that: GARY R. BENENATI whose address is 29886 THERESE CIRCLE MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 was on JULY 03, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of MICHAEL ROBERT BENENATI who died on JUNE 16, 2023 without a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

SUE A. GREER ESQ.
LAW OFFICE OF SUE GREER, P.C.
P.O. BOX 1616
LA PLATA, MD 20646

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOSEPH L. GREER JR. Estate No. 22589 Notice is given that: CHARLOTTE DANETTE BROUGHTON whose address is 6510 COVENTRY CT PORT TOBACCO, MD 20677-3047, CAROLYN S. MASHBURN whose address is 2140 KINSER CT CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073-7052 were on JULY 09, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JOSEPH L. GREER JR. who died on MARCH 05, 2024 with a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

LAWRENCE B. MANLEY, ESQUIRE
LAW OFFICE OF LAWRENCE MANLEY ASSOCIATES
2026 32ND ST SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20020-3320

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ESTATE NO. 23281

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the SUPERIOR court of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA appointed (1) BERNADETTE C. REDMOND whose address is 8902 DORIS DR FT WASHINGTON, MD 20744-2400 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of DANIEL E. REDMOND AKA: DANIEL ERIC REDMOND who died on JULY 24, 2003 domiciled in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is N/A whose address is N/A. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

ANDREA B. BADDOUR ESQ.
BADDOUR LAW FIRM, LLC.
10735 TOWN CENTER BLVD.
SUITE 4
DUNKIRK, MD 20754

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RAYMOND WHITEHEAD AKA: RAYMOND LAMAR WHITEHEAD Estate No. 23240 Notice is given that: KELLEY REED whose address is 46020 BATES RD GREAT MILLS, MD 20634-3053 was on JULY 09, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of RAYMOND WHITEHEAD who died on MAY 06, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MARY L WHETSTINE Estate No. 23278 Notice is given that: DANIEL E. WHETSTINE whose address is 12035 PROVIDENT DRIVE LA PLATA, MD 20646 was on JULY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of MARY L WHETSTINE who died on MAY 16, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of THOMAS M. ROONEY Estate No. 23294 Notice is given that: CHRISTOPHER ROONEY whose address is 42704 WAVERLY WAY LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 was on JULY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of THOMAS M. ROONEY who died on MARCH 11, 2025 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT LOUIS OSECKY Estate No. 23303 Notice is given that: MARY ELIZABETH WHITE whose address is 304 RIDGEMORE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22405 was on JULY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of ROBERT LOUIS OSECKY who died on JUNE 25, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

BRIAN W. RITTER, JR., ESQ.
RITTER ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING, LLC
30 INDUSTRY LANE
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT E. WRABLEY AKA: ROBERT EMMETT WRABLEY Estate No. 23305 Notice is given that: NEAL ROBERT WRABLEY whose address is 28745 HANCOCK DR MECHANICSVLLE, MD 20659-3375 was on JULY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of ROBERT E. WRABLEY who died on MAY 16, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

CHRISTOPHER T. LONGMORE, ESQ.
DUGAN, MCKISSICK & LONGMORE, LLC
22738 MAPLE ROAD
SUITE 210
LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of GARNER D. MORGAN Estate No. 23304 Notice is given that: MARY MORGAN whose address is 39258 HODGES RD AVENUE, MD 20609-2202 was on JULY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of GARNER D. MORGAN who died on MAY 02, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of JANUARY, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-

IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND
IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD SWANSON, JR. Estate No. 23300

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE

To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by DONALD R. SWANSON P.O. BOX 342 CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 20622 for judicial probate of the will dated AUGUST 23, 2024 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 on SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 at 10:30 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

PHYLLIS A. SUPERIOR, Register of Wills for ST. MARY'S COUNTY
P. O. BOX 602 41605 COURTHOUSE DRIVE LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650-