Oct 2, 2024

To add to the tragedy of a death is that often the very person who would have most enjoyed the tributes, the memorials, and the laughter at old jokes and weird nicknames is the person who is gone. And in this case Mary Ellen Barton, who passed away on October 2, could have written this obit so much better (and...

Oct 2, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

James Eugene Simms Jr, age 66, of Burgess Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2024.

He was born in Washington DC in 1958 to James E. Simms Sr, and Helen Simms. He grew up in District Height, MD, graduated from Suitland high school, and in his teens, joined the District Heights Volunteer Fire Department where he provided service to his community...

Sep 29, 2024

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Sep 27, 2024

John Lloyd Tarman, Jr., of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully with his family by his side. John was born December 6, 1968, to Margaret and John Tarman, Sr.

In his free time, John enjoyed his favorite show Street Outlaws, working with cars, going to car shows, and spending time with his sons. John enjoyed a longtime employment in the construction industry. For almost...

Sep 25, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Josefina Bucasas Dacanay, 91, died peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She leaves her son, Santiago “Sonny” Dacanay Jr. and his wife Grace; granddaughter, Maria-Elisa and her husband William Gallant; grandson Santiago “Joey” Dacanay III, his wife Michelle, and their children, Alexander and Lily; and grandson Francis “Grayson” Dacanay. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Santiago...

Sep 23, 2024

David Harold Phillips, 94, of Accokeek, MD died at home of advanced kidney disease on September 23, 2024. He was born September 13, 1930 in Carroll, Iowa to Harold C. and Elsie B. Phillips as the middle child between two sisters, Paula B. Shaner (deceased) and Alice P. Loughry of Auburn, CA. His Family moved to Sacramento, CA in 1935....

Sep 22, 2024

Sep 22, 2024

Howard Williams, 90, of Clinton, MD passed away on Sunday, September 22nd , 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Elkton, MD to the late Rachel J. Simpers and Robert J. Williams. Howard enjoyed 60 successful and happy years of marriage to his wife Mary C. Williams, until her untimely passing on June 13, 2018. Together they enjoyed...

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Sep 16, 2024

Harold Clyde Spence Sr., born May 11, 1945 passed away on September 16, 2024 at his residence in Dunkirk MD, surrounded by family. 

Harold was originally from Sevierville, TN and moved to District Heights, MD with his wife Wilma Sue Spence in the 1960s. Harold was the proud owner of Spences Tree Service for many years. He loved to golf, fish,...

Sep 16, 2024

Joseph John Petrosino, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on September 16, 2024, in Tracy’s Landing, Maryland.

He was born in Amsterdam, NY to John and Louise Petrosino on Jan 17th, 1948.

He graduated from Wilbur H Lynch High School in 1965 and enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably on the USS Forrestal (CVA 59) in Tonkin...

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edgar L. Hearn Jr., affectionately known as Ed, who departed this life on September 15, 2024, in Owings, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 6, 1955, Ed lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to those he cherished.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife,...

Sep 15, 2024

John “Jack” M. Sweeney Sr. ,93, of Owings, MD died peacefully on Sunday September 15, 2024. Born in Washington D.C to the late John H. Sweeney and Anna Mundell. Jack was proceeded in death by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Veronica “Ronnie”, son Kevin Sr., brothers Bob, Harry, Richard and Johnny. 

 He retired from the United States Postal Service. Jack...

Sep 11, 2024

Barbara Ann Behrens Drechsler, age 82, of Silver Spring, Maryland died peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Barbara was born December 3, 1941 and raised in Washington, DC, daughter of the late George & Sara Behrens. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard, her half-sister,...

Sep 8, 2024

Ernest Joseph Dyson was born on November 10, 1984, in Clinton, Maryland to Ernest N. Dyson and Florence Dyson. Ernest passed away on September 8, 2024. He was raised in Brandywine and Clinton, Maryland. He graduated from Surrattsville High School in 2002. Ernest was the youngest of six children. Ernest put his family first and had a charming wit that...