Sep 4, 2022

 

Gary Garnea Brannum was born on November 8, 1953, in Washington, DC to the late Thomas Brannum and Vera Brannum. Gary gave his life to the “Most High” at an early age. He always studied the Bible and the Holy Quran and held the “Almighty” deep within his heart. Gary departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at...

Sep 4, 2022

On September 4, 2022 Hugh Francis Dolan passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his daughter Mary Virginia “Ginger” Dolan, Ronnie Wolford, his three grandchildren, Krista Ann, Jennifer Lynn and Michael Paul Wolford, his brother Jim and his sister Sarah “Nan” Dolan.  He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia Purdy Dolan, his two...

Sep 2, 2022

Donald L. Gibbs, 94, of Cape Canaveral Florida, formerly of Suitland, Maryland, passed away onSeptember 2, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.Donald was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on March 21, 1928. He joined the Navy in 1945 toserve his county during World War II. After the war he became an AC/Refrigeration Mechanicwith the Federal Government at St. Elizabeth Hospital in...

Sep 2, 2022

 

On Sept. 2, 2022, Richard (Rick) Butler, 71, passed away quietly at his home in Capital Heights, MD., surrounded by his family. He retired in 2021after working 18 years for the Architect of the Capital in Wash. D.C. He is survived by his wife Joann (Taylor) Butler, his daughter by a previous marriage Amanda (Butler) Lambert, and numerous other...

Sep 1, 2022

 

Patricia Clara Hensley (82) of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed of natural causes on September 1, 2022. She was born to General and Blanche Creasy of Glade Springs, VA on October 8, 1939. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Horace E. Hensley; son, Tony A. Hensley and wife Donna; daughters Lisa D. Hensley-Yesbek and Tammy R. Richards...

Aug 30, 2022

Aug 30, 2022

 

MSG Oliver Dale Holmes of Camp Springs, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2022.

Oliver, affectionately known as Dale or “Sarge,” was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on August 18, 1954. He graduated from James Blair High School in 1972, and enlisted into the United States Army shortly after.  A determined and naturally driven young...

Aug 30, 2022

 

William Eaton,56 of King George passed awayTuesday, August 30, 2022 surrounded by hisfamily.

Born in Washington DC he was the son William andSondra Eaton. Bill joined the IBEW Local 26 when hewas 19 years old and after completing the apprenticeshipprogram he became employed with Singleton Electric.Bill loved to hunt, fish and crab and spending time withfamily and friends.

Bill...

Aug 28, 2022

 

"Dorothy “Dot” Hammerly Cusack

 

April 30, 1956 - August 28, 2022

 

Born Dorothy Ruth Hammerly to Kenneth Everett Hammerly and Lillian May Dukeshire Hammerly of Takoma Park, Maryland. She went by Dot to almost everyone and Dottie to her husband, Dennis, and a very select few others. 

 

Dot spent her youth in Prince George’s County and...

Aug 25, 2022

 

Kathleen Elgesem, 71, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on August 25, 2022. Born on July 23, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late John O’Friel and Joan (Duryea) O’Friel. She was the loving wife of Tom Elgesem. Kathleen and Tom were married for 41 years.

Kathleen graduated from the University of South Carolina and...

Aug 24, 2022

Karen Lynne Senior, 66 of Deale, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 24, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1956 in Cheverly, MD to John and Dorothy (Kneessi) Strine. Karen grew up in Capitol Heights, MD just a few houses from her childhood sweetheart Merle Jack Senior, Jr. They later married and had 2...

Aug 22, 2022

Archie was born on October 17, 1944, in Buffalo Springs, Virginia, to the late Granderson “Joe” andRuth Archer. He was the youngest of two siblings raised in Richmond, Virginia. In his late teens,Archie relocated to Yonkers, New York. While in Yonkers, as a young adult, he was drafted into theArmy. During his service with the Army, he met and married...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Gail Ann Burress, 69, of Fort Washington Maryland, entered the gates of Heaven on August 22,2022. She was born November 12, 1952, to Elizabeth and Isaiah Barrett.

Gail matriculated from the District of Columbia Public School system. After graduating from RooseveltHigh School in Washington, D.C., she married Donald Burress April 21, 1973. They celebrated 49 yearsof marriage. Out of...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Sandy Deloris Carrington, passed away the morning of Monday, August 22, 2022, due to cancer.  She was born May 15, 1951, in Halifax, VA to James Durrie Chandler, Sr and Hennette Chandler, who both proceeded her in death.  She also had one brother, James Durrie Chandler, Jr., who proceeded her in death.  She is survived by her one and...

Aug 22, 2022

Ralph Leon Round 5/22/1937-8/22/2022 at age 85 years. Ralph passed away peacefully at his home inUpper Marlboro, MD after his battle with cancer. He was a Life Time Member of Plumbers Union No. 5.for many years after being a plumber for years. Ralph coached Little League Baseball, encouraging hismany players. Ralph enjoyed dancing, playing golf, joking around, and watching Nationals...

Aug 22, 2022

Steven Jermaine Barrett, AKA Booloo, was born on January 31, 1975 to Rose Barrett and Stephen Parks, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind 3 sisters, Angela (Daron), Stenata (Andrew), Raynetta (Derwin), and 3 brothers Lavelle (Hannah) Raylonzo (Tamara), and Alrick (Tina).  He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Roxanne, his children, Adrian, Ke'Various, Jasmine, Christian, and...

Aug 20, 2022

Aug 20, 2022

Mark Richard Baxter of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on Saturday, August 20th at 3 AM. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Baxter, children, Matthew Baxter, Meaghan Baxter, Meredith Baxter, and Andrew Baxter. He is also survived by his brothers Gene Baxter (Vicki Baxter), Warner Baxter (Gwen Baxter), and Darryl Baxter (Michelle Baxter), his sister Teresa...

Aug 19, 2022

On Friday, August 1, 2022 Yvette Griffin departed this world surrounded by her family. Yvette was born to the late Thomas Brown and Hilda Chew-Brown, on March 9, 1958, in Huntingtown Maryland.

 

Yvette received her education in Calvert County Public Schools. After graduating from Northern High School she furthered her education by obtaining an Associates of Arts degree in...

Aug 19, 2022

Jerome Lee Sr, was born on October 6, 1952 to Mary Etta Sippo and Glennie Stone Lee. Jerome is the brother to seven siblings, Lillie, Leslie, Lelia, Deborah, Earlen E (Proceeded in death) Norris and Floyd. He leaves to cherish his memory Gloria, his wife of 47 years, his children, Emorej Couture, Angela(Donnell) Eddie and Tequilla(Aflis), his grandchildren Erica, Dangelo,...