OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2025

Kennard “Ken” Haskins, born on June 5, 1973, in Washington, DC, was a man whose life radiated kindness, curiosity, and joy. He graduated from Eastern High School and later studied Computer Programming at Strayer College. Ken’s love for technology shaped his career, including a 10-year tenure at Inovalon, where he advanced to Supervisor in the Technology Department and served as...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Charles Logan Dunfee, affectionately known as “Chuck” and “Pap”, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was surrounded by family and close friends and is now with his Savior, Jesus Christ and his precious wife, Georgia, who preceded him in death by only 16 days.

Chuck was born on February 19, 1933, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, he was the cherished son...

Mar 5, 2025

Jean Hall, 95, passed away peacefully in Annapolis, Maryland, on March 5, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1929, in Durham, North Carolina, to Clyde and Mabel Bennett. In 1939, Jean moved with her family to Washington, D.C., where she spent a few years before relocating to Maryland.

Jean married Richard H. Hall on September 30, 1949, and together they...

Mar 5, 2025

PAUL MERLE MCCOY

June 1940 – March 2025

Paul Merle McCoy, 84, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully in March 2025 following a short illness. Born in Amsbry, Pennsylvania, in June 1940, he moved with his family to Maryland in 1945. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force before building a lifelong career in data processing and government contracting....

Mar 4, 2025

Richard Frank Smrz, 87, passed away on March 4, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center after a short illness.

He was the husband of the late Nancy Bergman Smrz, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Andrew Smrz and his sister Dorothy Kerst of Everett, Washington.

Richard was born on February 12, 1938 in Columbus, Nebraska...

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ingeborg Maria Padar

October 13, 1940 – March 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ingeborg Maria Padar, who left this world on March 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Deutsche Brode, Czech Republic, she grew up in Baesweiler, Germany, before building a beautiful life in Bowie, Maryland, with her devoted husband,...

Mar 3, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Foluke Gbadebo on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm.

Mar 2, 2025

Harry Joseph “Joe” Lawrence passed away on Sunday 2 March 2025 from complications with leukemia. Joe and his twin brother, Bo (who was a Carthusian monk) were born in 1930. Their mother died when they were 6 months old, then Joe, Bo and their older brother, Roger were separated and raised by various relatives in different households. Joe grew up...

Mar 2, 2025

Please click here to view the services of Christianah Oyeneyin on Saturday, April 05, 2025 at 11am

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Catherine Newman (Winter)

January 23, 1939 – March 2, 2025

Mary Catherine Newman was a devout wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She exuded love and grace throughout her extraordinary life. She began her career with C&P telephone company and loved telling stories about working as a switchboard operator. She and her husband Bill worked hard to raise their loving family....

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Remembering The Beautiful Life and Legacy of

Marilyn Faye Bates

Marilyn Faye Bates, affectionately known Mama and Faye, was born January 12, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Ruby Teamer. She was one of two cherished sisters out of five siblings.

Marilyn graduated from Northern Senior High School. In her early years she worked as a lifeguard in Cleveland and enjoyed the...

Feb 28, 2025

Kurleigh Wayne Bayrd was born on August 3, 1974, in Washington, DC to Lawson Husbands and Laurel Bayrd.

As a toddler, Kurleigh attended Easter Seals Child Development Center where he developed his communication skills and learned more than 300 signs. His skills were nurtured at Ivymount School in Potomac. He attended Parkdale High School and transferred to High Point High School...

Feb 28, 2025

On Friday, February 28, 2025 of Annapolis, Maryland, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Jones and loving mother of the late Maureen A. Jones. Jean is survived by her son Francis R. Jones and his wife Michelle, her granddaughters Haley Elaine Hipp (Evan) and Julia Frances Jones, and sister of the late Rollin Bell and the late John Bell...

Feb 28, 2025

The wake visitation memorial ceremony for Ms. Kendra Lee Anderson is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Seaton Memorial AME Church in Lanham, MD, from 10am – 1pm, repast to follow, Location TBD. Please contact the family for any further details.

Kendra (K-LA) Lee Anderson, a cherished resident of District Heights, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, surrounded...

Feb 27, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Guenevere David on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10am

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Guenevere Theresa David, who departed this life on Feb. 27, 2025, at age 83 in Lanham, Maryland.

Guenevere was a beloved educator and talented seamstress.

She was born on Dec. 12, 1941, on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin...

Feb 27, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Carol Ann Beenick passed on February 25, 2025.

Carol, devoted daughter of Philomena Klusman and Thomas Beddow worked for the NSA for 35 years, retiring in 1996, where she enjoyed traveling with friends & family and volunteering in her community. 

She is predeceased by her son Edward and survived by Woodrow Brooke, her beloved companion of over 40 years, Darrel L. Smith,...

Feb 25, 2025

Jennifer Lynnesse Harris was born on May 5, 1959, in Ashtabula Ohio she is the second child born to Godfrey and Lorrine Holman. She transitioned suddenly on Feb 25, 2025, due to medical complications in Washington DC. Where she lived for the 18 years preceding her transition.

Jennifer Graduated from Copley Sr. High School in 1977 and briefly attended Heidelberg College...