Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

James N. Nichols, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. He was born on November 19, 1952 to Geraldine H. Nichols, in Queens, New York. He was raised by his foster parents Adelaide Brown and David T. Brown, amongst a host of foster siblings and extended family. Once James graduated high school, he went on...

Jul 11, 2022

T HE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY POSTED BY THE FAMILY OF JAMES BUTLER

Michael James Butler, 35, passed from this life on July 11, 2022 at home in Burtonsville after a brief illness. Michael was born on June 6, 1987 to Lorri and James Butler in  Silver Spring, Maryland. He graduated from Paint Branch High School in...

Jul 9, 2022

Richard "Dick" E. Baker Sr., age 85, passed away on July 9, 2022. Born in Greenbelt, MD on September 3, 1936 to the late Charles and Mary [Lee] Baker. He was the third of five children.

Dick grew up next door to his grandparents and was always very close to them. He would get up earlier than...

Jul 8, 2022

JOSEPH DERONIMA KING, "RONNIE" age 75 passed away in LAUREL, MARYLAND on FRIDAY JULY 8, 2022.

Born in Baltimore, MD, the second son of Richard Reid King and Mary Alice Jameson, both deceased. He lived in Laurel, MD and worked for the United States Postal Service in the DC area until retiring in 2007. He was a...

Jul 7, 2022

In memory of

Donald Wayne Miller Entered into rest July 7, 2022 Born April 23, 1934 Donald Wayne Miller, 88, was born in Madisonburg, PA., the youngest son of Ralph Roush and Grace Elizabeth (Burd) Miller, on April 23, 1934. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Yvonne Miller, daughter Lorraine Allison Swanson (Donald), of Thurmont, MD...

Jul 7, 2022

David “Dave” Wayne Walser passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 83, from a long battle with COVID-19. Despite the challenges, Dave was optimistic and stayed strong until the end.

Originally from Faith, North Carolina, Dave met the love of his life, Sara “Sally” (Ervin), while in a club in Washington, DC. Dave...

Jul 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Reed Charles Coble. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 5, 2022

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Jul 5, 2022

Joanne “Joddie” Benson

Born: 11/26/1954

Called Home: 6/12/2022

My Life’s Journey

Through my parents my body was made

Through our creator, life’s love was displayed

I built my family through that beautiful love

Extended my legacy through ancestral blood

I walked life’s journey,...

Jul 3, 2022

Dr. Ronald Arthur Anderson passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born to parents Evelena and Arthur Anderson, in 1938 in New Jersey.   Dr. Anderson graduated from Augsburg High School in Germany.  After high school, Ron enlisted in the Army and after active duty and reserves, retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Temple (Woody) Bowen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Arden Harris Winesdorfer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 24, 2022

Kenneth Underwood, age 87, passed away in Glen Burnie, MD on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Born October 28 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, son of Samuel H and Eva May Underwood. He lived in Laurel, Maryland and worked for the Public Defender's Office in Washington, DC until retiring in the early 2000s. Kenneth spent 29 years in the...

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Joyce Welsh Jackson, 93, passed away in Scaggsville, Maryland on June 22, 2022. She was born in Scaggsville on November 19, 1928, the daughter of Leslie Raymond Welsh and Mary Lillian Welsh. She lived most of her adult life in Silver Spring, Maryland until 2010 when she moved back to Scaggsville to live with her daughter and son-in-law,...

Jun 19, 2022

Rex C. Smith, passed away on June 19, 2022.

Rexford (Rex) Chapman Smith born in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 1938 to Rexford Chapman Smith, Sr. and Kathryn Coe (Smith) Creech. Rex served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956 to 1973. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Criminology at The University...

Jun 15, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at home, in Laurel, MD on the evening of June 15, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was a cheerleader for all her loved ones, celebrating their successes and comforting them on harder days. She found great strength in her faith that sustained...

Jun 14, 2022

Dad lived to be 92, he passed at home surrounded by family in Eldersburg, MD on the 247th birthday of the Army and Flag Day 06-14-2022.

He kept his sense of humor, wit, and sharp memory until his last moment.

He loved his 6 children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply. He was a grandfather...

Jun 13, 2022

On the morning of June 13, 2022, April Jeanne Curnow of Columbia, Maryland died. April was born in Columbus, Ohio to Alexander and Jeanne Curnow in 1957. She received a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1978 and a master’s degree in medieval French literature from Yale University in 1980. She provided numerous Italian and French translations for...

Jun 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Sape Mcmillion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Myra Denise Hamilton-Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.