OBITUARIES

Jun 17, 2021

            Michael Charles Spence, 64, died unexpectedly June 17, 2021 in Spotsylvania, VA.  He was born June 23, 1956, in Cheverly, MD, the son of Robert Eugene and Betty Mae (Uncapher) Spence.

            Michael married his wife Lillian Esther Bostic on November 30, 1979 in Upper Marlboro, MD. He graduated from Bladensburg High School, class of 1974.  After graduating he...

Jun 16, 2021

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the Funeral Service for Dorcas Adegoriolu will take place on Thursday, July 1st, at 11:00am

Jun 15, 2021

Jeannine Marie Mulhare, age 54, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Richard Mulhare, Jr, and survived by her three children, Richard Mulhare III, Megan Paquin (J.C.), and Sean Mulhare, as well as her nephews and nieces, Matthew DeVincentz, Rachel DeVincentz, Daniel Frank, Joseph Frank, Katherine Frank, and Luke...

Jun 15, 2021

Long time local resident, Blanche Nash lost her battle with multiple ailments and died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones. Blanche was born in Montana and spent her growing up years in Montana and Arizona. She graduated from Montana State University and from the University of Illinois. After college and graduate school, she taught home economics and after...

Jun 15, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

Wanda Faye Albright, 80, of Clinton, Maryland passed away after a battle with pneumonia peacefully with her two children at her side on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Inova hospital.

She was born on the 9th of August 1940 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Leslie A. Miller and Margaret Mae (Kinser) Miller and was the wife of Charles O....

Jun 12, 2021

Mary Virginia McErlane Mowbray

Mary was born 5 March 1930 in Grand Forks, ND to Charles Francis McErlane and Fannie Rosalie Terrett.Mary died 12 June 2021 at Doctors Community Hospital after rapid decline due to long-term Alzheimer's diagnosis.Predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard, and her siblings, John, Margaret, Charles, Maurice, Edward, Francis,and Patricia.Mary is survived by her brother,...

Jun 11, 2021

Howard R. Bullock, a native of Baltimore Maryland was born on May 16, 1943, to the late Eleanor and Buddy Bullock.

He attended Howard University and was a cadet in the mandatory basic ROTC Program.  While there, he displayed outstanding qualities of leadership and notable academic achievement.  In 1966 he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated as...

Jun 11, 2021

Lawrence E. (Larry) Miller, Jr., Age 64, of Bowie passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.  Larry is survived by his mother, Phylis Miller, his sister, Patti Rawlings and husband Eddie Rawlings, his brother Jeff Miller and wife Jane Miller, nieces and nephews.  Larry is preceded in death by his father, Larry Miller Sr., sister Pam Henderson and brother John Miller.

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Jun 11, 2021

Annapolis - Maryann Bernadette (Wagner) Bedingfield, age 80, of Crofton MD., passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021. In her final days, she was surrounded by her beloved family who gave her immeasurable comfort and support. Her husband of 60 years, Samuel Gerald Bedingfield rarely left her side—ever and during her last moments. Maryann was born in Jamacia, NY to...

Jun 10, 2021

Robert Michael Dorman passed away on June 10, 2021, after battling cancer.  He was born on May 2, 1960, to Jack and Ann Dorman in Commack, Long Island, New York.  He is survived by his wife Kim, beloved Duke, mother Ann, brothers Jim and Steve, sister Ann, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father...

Jun 9, 2021

 Sandra Kay Thompson-Collins departed this life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Sandy, as she was called by many, was born on June 14, 1946, in Lexington, Virginia. She was the fourth of seven children born to the late Vaden H. Thompson, Sr. and Cornelia Massie Thompson.

Sandy enjoyed her years at Randolph Street United Methodist...

Jun 8, 2021

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Elaine Marie Carden (Logan), lovingly known as Mimi was called home and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on August 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Roy C. & Gertrude Logan.  Elaine was married for almost 43 years to her husband Ryall Carden.  Elaine and Ryall have 2...

Jun 7, 2021

Malcolm (Mac) Isaiah McNeill was born on February 2, 1945 in Raeford, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Malcolm (Make) Johnson, Jr. and Celiann McNeill. He was called home to be with God on June 7, 2021.

Mac was preceded in death by his parents, beloved sisters Mary Connors, Marie Phillips, Annie Malloy, his brother James McNeill and his...

Jun 7, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Diane Shirley Gardiner, born May 21,1943 in Washington D.C.. Beloved wife of George Edward Gardiner Jr.,for 58 years.Diane is survived by her husband Eddie Gardiner of Melbourne Fla. , her son Robert Edward Gardiner, Grandson's Robert Edward Gardiner jr., Daryl Glenn Gardiner, and two great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Emilio and Victoria Varron.The visitation will...

Jun 7, 2021

On Monday, June 7, 2021, Mary Alice Fitzpatrick, passed away at the age of 71.  Mary was born in Washington DC on May 12, 1950 to Mary Alice Brocken Simms and Wilson Howard Simms.  Mary’s biological mother passed away just 9 days after her birth.  Mary was then lovingly raised in Montgomery County MD by Ruth Simms, Wilson Simms’ second...

Jun 7, 2021

Ray Edward Willhide 61, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on June 7, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident.  Ray was predeceased by his mother Sandy.  He is survived by siblings Judeth Davis and William (Lisa) Porter, his daughters Heather and Cassidy, nieces Emily, Olivia, and Genevieve, nephew Sam, goddaughter Meghan and hosts of aunts and uncles, cousins, other...

Jun 6, 2021

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 30th at 10:30am at St Pius X Catholic Church, 14720 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715. Dale Shomper passed away June 6, 2021 after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was born December 15, 1948 in Washington DC to Lorraine and Dean Shomper.  He was the second of their four children. As a...

Jun 3, 2021