Jul 5, 2022

USAF, Ret. MSGT Arthur Bernard Gregory, 79, entered eternal rest on July 5,2022. Pre deceased by a loving wife, Martha Anne. Survived by daughter, LaunaMitchell of Murfreesboro, TN, sons Gregory Lee Gregory of Murfreesboro, TN andJason Lofton, (Jeanie) of Olathe Kansas, devoted daughter Anetria Laniece Smartand devoted son-in-law Jerry N. Smart of Upper Marlboro, MD.Also survived by his sister, Mattie...

Jul 5, 2022

 

On July 5, 2022, John Wright Witters of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.

John was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Wayne Audrey and Mary Idalene Witters, and grew up enjoying frequent visits to his grandparents’ farm in Dahlgren. After graduating from Mt. Vernon Township High School, John moved to Washington, D.C., where...

Jul 4, 2022

Billie Jean Brown, 72, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on July 4, 2022. Jean was born November 29, 1949, in Washington, D.C. to James and Winifred Malloy. She was raised in Prince George’s County where she met the love of her life, Charles W. Brown Sr. They married on June 3, 1967, and eventually moved to Calvert County, MD. Jean...

Jul 4, 2022

Jul 3, 2022

 

Gene K. Hubbard

March 6, 1968 – July 3, 2022

 

 Gene Kelly Hubbard gained his angel wings at 1:45am on July 3, 2022. This was his favorite time of year being able to shoot fireworks off day and night. Gene served our country for 20 years. He also enjoyed sigh seeing all over, being a truck driver from...

Jul 2, 2022

 

Violet Adele Suit, 98, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 2, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 6, 1923 in Chester, IL to the late Robert Simon Dorn and Emma Helena Bruns Dorn. She was the loving wife of the late Lloyd Suit whom she met at a dance and married on August...

Jun 30, 2022

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Anna Lee Craft Tucker of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully at the age of92 surrounded by her loving family. Anna Lee was born in Crumpler, West Virginia on August 9th, 1929to John Simmons Craft and Annie Eliza Pearl McBride Craft.Anna grew up in West Virginia and moved to Washington, DC where she met and married...

Jun 30, 2022

 

Edward Joseph Brophy, Jr., born February 4th 1934 to Edward Joseph Brophy Sr. and Edna E. Taylor Brophy of Washington D.C., passed away on June 30th 2022 at the age of 88. Mr. Brophy had four siblings: Mary Lou Perkins, the late Fred Brophy, Donna Ray Day and Donald Brophy. Mr. Brophy was better known as Joe to his...

Jun 29, 2022

 

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Melva Pyle-Lee peacefully passed away at her home with her family in Clinton, MD. She was the oldest of three children to the late Melva and John Betsko. Melva was a loving wife to the love of her life the late Elwood Lee until he passed on September 2014. Melva retired in 2017 from...

Jun 28, 2022

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Joseph Leroy Thomas, Jr. at the age of 81 passed to Glory.Leroy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice B Thomas (Wheeler), of 56 years. Theyraised two children, Carl Joseph Thomas of Durham, NC and Mary Alice Oglesbee (JohnAllen, deceased) of Longs, SC. He was a grandfather, known as Pawpaw, of four grandsons,John...

Jun 27, 2022

Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Jun 25, 2022

 

Mary Lee Gunby Young, 86, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Mary was born September 7, 1935 in Marion Station, MD to the late Miles and Ethel Gunby. Growing up on a farm, she developed her love of animals, her enjoyment of cooking with fresh...

Jun 25, 2022

On Saturday June 25, 2022, Edgar James “Duke” Dusseau, 85, Owings, Maryland, surrounded by family passed away at home after an extended illness.

 

Born in Washington D.C. in 1937, to Angela Formella and Doras Dusseau where he lived until the family moved to Chesapeake Virginia and settled down. Deciding to return, Duke moved back to Washington D.C. and lived...

Jun 25, 2022

Gloria Pyles Oursler, “Nana,” was a sister, loving wife, mother, grandmother to 13, great grandmother to 14, and one great-great grandchild. She passed away, peacefully, at the age of 92, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born to Herbert and Edith Pyles, October 28, 1929. She married William Rodger Oursler on November 6,...

Jun 24, 2022

Isaac “Ike” Francis Greene was born September 29 th 1951 to the late Ethel (Mary) Clark and the late Rev.Dr. Isaac Alston. Affectionately loved and raised by Ethel “Laffa” Clark and the late Earnest Clark inWashington DC, Isaac Greene grew to become an effective retail manager and service representative.He excelled at problem solving and will always be remembered for his...

Jun 24, 2022

 

Barbara Ann Jenkins, 82, of Pomfret, MD, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Barbara was born to the late Louis Edward Cornu and Mary Elizabeth Cornu on January 29, 1940, in Washington, DC.

She began her career as a secretary for the CIA where she met her late husband, Jerry, with whom she was married to for 47...

Jun 20, 2022

 

Paul Lewis Ballenger Jr., 55, of Lusby, MD, passed peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022. Paul was born to Betty Elliot Willett and the late Paul Lewis Ballenger Sr. on June 17, 1967, in Charlestown, WV. Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman and was loved by so many.

Paul is survived by his mother, Betty, his daughters Stacey...

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Lendora Olether Bowden, born to Elizabeth E.K. Lawrence and the late John Lawrence on September 3, 1949.

Lendora was educated through the DC Public schools and received her GED in 1968. She received her Cosmetology License from Martha Washington School of Cosmetology in 1968. From there she went on to receive an Associate of Arts degree from the Catholic University...

Jun 18, 2022

 

Herbert (Herbie) M. Bell, Jr. of Sunderland, MD passed away on June 18, 2022 at the age of 75.

He began his career as a Sgt. in the Patrol Division with U. S. Capitol Police in August 1968. He was one of the two founders of the U.S. Capitol Police Ceremonial Unit. Herbie retired in 1998 and moved on...