Obituaries

Mar 30, 2018

Edward John Bransome, 84, of Pomonkey, MD, passed away after a brief illness peacefully in his home, on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Edward was born in Chaptico, MD, February 24, 1934 to the late John Alfred Bransome and Elizabeth Cecilia Lock Bransome. He was preceded in death by his sister Cecilia Davis and his brother James Kenneth...

Mar 27, 2018

Floyd Lee Powell, Sr., 83 of Hyattsville, Maryland.

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Floyd Lee Powell Sr. was born in Emporia, Virginia, Friday, April 6, 1934.  He transitioned to eternal life, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84.

Floyd joined the United States Air Force, November 12,...

Mar 24, 2018

SMITH, KENT LEROY, SR. (AGE 51) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Kent Leroy Smith, Sr., or, more affectionately known as "Snoodie" or "Silk" was born on March 17, 1967 to Shirley Ford (Miss Mary) and the late Ernest Smith.  He departed this life peacefully in the early morning hour on March 24, 2018 surrounded by family.  Kent was of the Christian...

Mar 22, 2018

ALVIN GLENN DRAKE (AGE 59) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Alvin Glenn Drake was the second child born to the late Robert Drake, Jr. and Ersenia Lynell Drake of Sumrall, Mississippi. Alvin was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and later relocated to Washington, D.C. with his family.

Alvin was educated in the District of Columbia Public School System where he...

Mar 19, 2018

Alice M. (Bush) Baruwa, 52 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

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Alice Maureen (Bush-Turay) Baruwa, the daughter of the late Mary Virginia (Curtis) Bush & the late Arthur E. Bush, Jr. was born  March 25, 1965, in St. Mary's County (Leonardtown), Maryland.

Alice received her education in the St. Mary's County school system and graduated in...

Mar 19, 2018

NICHOLAS DURAN LEONARD (AGE 39) OF SUITLAND, MARYLAND

We celebrate the life of our beloved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Nicholas Duran Leonard, known as "Nick" transitioned on Monday, March 19, 2018, to eternal rest.

Nick was born on December 7, 1978, in Cheverly Maryland, (Prince Georges County). He was the youngest of six...

Mar 18, 2018

F. LOUISE JACKSON (AGE 100) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Fannie Louise Jackson, loving known to all as Louise Jackson, peacefully, at home in her sleep, moved into her Heavenly Father's Home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born the youngest of two children to Rosie Lee and Ezel Watson on January 30, 1918 in Gum Springs Virginia....

Mar 17, 2018

Bernard Sebastian Boyer, 68, of Bryans Road, Maryland. OBITUARY

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Bernard Sebastian Boyer quietly transitioned into eternity.  He fought a courageous battle against cancer, but ultimately succumbed.

Bernard was born in Bryans Road, Maryland on February 24, 1950, the son of the late Phelicia Clark Boyer and Ralph Boyer. He was...

Mar 10, 2018

Royce "Smat" Milstead (Age 86) of Indian Head (Rison), Maryland.

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On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Prince Georges Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland, Royce Milstead, more affectionately called "Smat" peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Royce was born April 21, 1931 to Irving and Maud Milstead in Chicamuxen, Maryland. At the age of six, after...

Mar 6, 2018

James W. Diggs, (Age 83) of Lexington Park, Maryland

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, while at the Medstar St. Mary's Hospice in Callaway Maryland, Reverend James W. Diggs went to be with the Lord as he peacefully gazed in the loving eyes of his wife, Frances.

Reverend Diggs was born August 17, 1934 in Washington...

Mar 5, 2018

Mary Beatrice (Ford) Washington, 94, of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Mary Beatrice (Ford) Washington, affectionately known to most as "Bea" was the eldest child born to the late Antoinette and William Ford on October 31, 1923 in Issue, Maryland.  She entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at her home in Bryans Road, Maryland.  Bea was raised in...

Mar 5, 2018

Chisley, Thomas Phillip "Phil" (Age 82) of Bryans Road, Maryland On Monday, March 5, 2018 of Bryans Road, Maryland, Mr. Thomas "Phil" Chisley quietly entered eternal rest while at Sagepoint Senior Living, LaPlata, Maryland. He is survived by his loving family. His viewing will be held from 10am until time of service 11am on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Whitehall...

Mar 3, 2018

Susan Ann (Adams) Williams, 86 of (Pisgah) Indian Head, Maryland. On the morning of March 3, 2018, Susan Ann Williams, was called to eternal rest.  Susan died peacefully in her home on Stuckey Road in Pisgah, Maryland.  Susan was born in Malcolm, Maryland on March 14, 1931 to the late Alexander Adams and Mary Ruth (Thompson) Adams.

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Feb 24, 2018

Herman Odell Sheff, Sr. (Age 78) of Marbury, Maryland.

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Herman Odell Sheff was born Thursday, February 1, 1940 in Rockingham, North Carolina to Ruth Ann (Brim) Sheff and Herman Robert Sheff.

"Puddin" as he was more affectionately known, grew up and attended school in Amelia, Virginia.  After  school, he worked with his...

Feb 21, 2018

Glenn James Tyndell (Age 37) of Brandywine, Maryland. On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Glenn Tyndell transitioned to eternal rest. His Viewing will be held at 9:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8801 Ardwick-Ardmore Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785.  Interment, National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785.

Feb 16, 2018

ATLEE, LOWELL JULIAN "SONNY" OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND On Friday, February 16, 2018, Lowell Julian Atlee, more affectionately known as "Sonny," quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal while at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. His viewing will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 10am until time of service 11am in the Chapel of...

Feb 16, 2018

Derek Anthony Carroll (Age 32) of La Plata, Maryland.

Derek Anthony Carroll was born, Saturday, July 20, 1985 in La Plata, Maryland to Jacklyn "Jackie" Aleta Brown and Terrance "Terry" Joseph Queen. He was more affectionately known to his family and friends as "Dirty Redz" and "Buttarow."

Derek was educated in the Charles County public school system...

Feb 13, 2018

Dennis Albert Crowder, 67 of Clinton, Maryland. The Life of . . . Dennis Albert Crowder was the second born son on August 15, 1950 at DC General Hospital to James Lawson Crowder, Sr. and Constance Veronica (Crowder) Epps. He transitioned to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Dennis attended Holy Name School, Washington, DC and St....

Feb 11, 2018

Lawrence Theodore Fenwick (Age 79) of Lexington Park, Maryland.

Lawrence better known to his family as BAE BAE was born in Charles County MD on March 4, 1938 to the late Dudley P Fenwick and Carrie L Ware Fenwick. Lawrence worked in construction as a brick layer all his life.  He enjoyed listening to his oldies but goodies and...

Feb 8, 2018

Williams, David (Age 66) of Suitland, Maryland. On Thursday, February 8, 2018, David Williams, while at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland, quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal. Born in Michigan, David made his way to the Maryland area and remained.  He worked as a Contractor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration providing administrative service. His...