OBITUARIES

Dec 30, 2023

Douglas J.J. Peters, 60, of Bowie, MD, former Majority Leader of the Maryland State Senate, passed away surrounded by his family on December 30th, 2023, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. 

Doug was born on December 28, 1963, to Thomas and Elizabeth Peters in Silver Spring, MD. The fourth of six siblings – and the son of two Maryland...

Dec 29, 2023

James Leland McIntire, Jr. of Crofton died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. He was 78 years old.

Jim was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 4, 1945, the son of the late James Leland and Doris Schmidt.  He graduated from Allegheny College in 1966, where he received a bachelor’s degree in history. He married Gail McCarthy of Pepperell, Massachusetts in...

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 28, 2023

Samuel Evans Wynkoop Jr. (80) turned his walker in for some wings on December 28. 2023. He was a man of high moral standing and unashamedly low humor. He was born in Washington D.C. to Samuel Evans Wynkoop Sr. and Dorothy (Lee) but spent most of his years a true Prince Georgian. He graduated, President of his class, from Surrattsville...

Dec 27, 2023

Kimberly Reyes was born in Bronx, NY on November 5, 2003. She died on December 21, 2023 at the age of 20. She was the first born of twins. Her sister, Katherine, shared the same syndrome that Kimberly had. Kimberly was always the more serious twin. Her attitude stood out from the very beginning. Kimberly loved music and loved when...

Dec 26, 2023

My father John W. Green, Jr. left this world on December 26, 2023 at the age of 65. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We are in the process of arranging his graveside funeral at Arlington Cemetery and will announce the details soon.

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Donald Earl Brady, loving husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, died December 26, 2023, at the age of 88. He was born in Glen Dale, MD on January 1, 1935. He and his wife Barbara raised their five children in Bowie, MD. After becoming proprietors of six automobile repair business throughout his life, Donald retired to Paw Paw, WV where he...

Dec 25, 2023

In loving memory of Ioannis Metallinos, who lived a life marked by resilience and dedication. Born in Corfu, Greece, he became a skilled barber at the young age of 14. At 18, he courageously joined the Greek army, and later married his love Olga Metallinos. In 1957, Ioanni and Olga welcomed their son Kosta.In 1970, Ioanni embarked on a new...

Dec 24, 2023

Georgia Tragas, age 93, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at home, surrounded by family.   She was born March 3, 1930, in Greece, a daughter of the late Father Kuriakos and Kostoula Mavroukas. With her family, she immigrated to Canada, and eventually to Brooklyn Park, Maryland. Georgia would return to the village of Magoula, Greece for several...

Dec 23, 2023

          It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Vincent Joseph Briani in his Crofton, Maryland home on December 23, 2023 at the age of 92. Born on February 13, 1931, in Fostoria, OH, Vince was the son of his late parents, Joseph and Prudence Brown (Camporeale). His parents were of Italian...

Dec 23, 2023

Horvena Alexander died surrounded by her children on December 23, 2023, in her home at the Collington-Kendal Life Plan Community in Mitchellville, Maryland. She was 101 years old.

Horvena Elizabeth Sudduth Alexander was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 27th, 1922, to Melvena Jones Sudduth, a housewife and Horace Sudduth, a Cincinnati African American entrepreneur who went on to build...

Dec 22, 2023

William Noyd Tolbert, III (Billy) departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home in Landover, Maryland after a long illness. He was born on August 6, 1959 to the late Geraldine Yvonne and the late William Noyd Tolbert, Jr. in Washington, D.C. He joined St. Joseph Catholic Church where he faithfully served, was an active member of...

Dec 21, 2023

The Obituary of Elizabeth Mary Hamilton

Elizabeth Mary Hamilton, born February 17, 1922 to the late Budd Fleet, and the late Elizabeth Cole in Prince George’s County, Md., entered eternal rest on December 21, 2023 of natural causes at her residence in Upper Marlboro, Md.

Elizabeth began her career at General Services Administration and later married Wesley Hamilton.From this union,...

Dec 21, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

Arlene Frances Futch

June 10, 1937 — December 21, 2023

Bowie

Arlene Frances Futch was born on June 10, 1937, in Yonkers, New York, and passed away surrounded by family on December 21, 2023. Beloved widow of George W. Futch, loving mother of Margaret (Meg) Wein (Eric), Michelle Cooke (George), Lauren Popp (Steve). Also survived by six cherished grandchildren, six...

Dec 20, 2023

Please click here to view Live Streaming of the Funeral for Sarah Akamangwa on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:45am https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3537976270  

Sarah Akamangwa, age 73, passed into glory on Wednesday afternoon, December 20, 2023, in hospital.She was born on March 23, 1950, in Cameroon, a daughter of the late Jing Adamu and Christina Fonyonga. After raising a family...

Dec 20, 2023

Please click here to view the livestream of the funeral service for Mr. Reginald Staton.  The live stream will begin at 12:00pm.

Dec 20, 2023

Robert Houston Cooper Sr, age 88, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. 

Bob was born on October 14, 1935, as the only child to Ethel and William Cooper in Bangor, Maine. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Washington, DC. He graduated from Anacostia High School in 1953. Bob received an associate degree from Strayer...

Dec 20, 2023