OBITUARIES

Feb 28, 2026

Ellis J. Carter Sr. was born on September 13, 1965 in Greenville, Mississippi, the fifteenth child of sixteen children to his parents, the late Preastley Carter Jr. and Annie Lee Carter.

Immediately after completing his high school education, Ellis joined the United States Navy. Ellis proudly served in the Navy for several years. After completing his time with the Navy, Ellis...

Feb 27, 2026

Donnie Walker 93 of Shady side Maryland passed away peacefully. On February 27, 2026. He was born November 20, 1932 in Annapolis Maryland.

Over his lifetime, he was a husband, father, a pioneer in the Bowie community, owning Walker, Pontiac, GMC, and Walker towing business . He owned an managed both for 45 years. Donnie enjoyed life to the fullest with...

Feb 26, 2026

Feb 25, 2026

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026

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Feb 23, 2026

B. Tourѐ Breaker was born May 11, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Ronald and Barbara Breaker. As a military child, he traveled extensively with his family and often spoke fondly of his time growing up as a teenager living abroad. Tourѐ, as most of us know him, developed an innate sense of duty and enjoyed the adventures offered through military...

Feb 22, 2026

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Feb 22, 2026

Rosemarie “Rose” Keating (Abbott), age 71, passed away peacefully in her care facility in Vacaville, California, on the morning of February 22, 2026.

Born on November 10, 1954, in Bangor, Maine, Rose was the beloved daughter and oldest child of the late Glenn and Valeria Abbott. Her father was a distinguished pilot in the United States Air Force and the family...

Feb 22, 2026

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Feb 22, 2026

Anthony Adolphus Donovan Martin was born on May 24, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana, and was called home on February 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander (Bertie) Martin and Ruby Martin (née Pollard), his brother Christopher Martin, his sister Claire Combs, and his beloved grandson Leyland Gay.

Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years,...

Feb 21, 2026

Born on March 10, 1937, in Rochester, New York, Dianna was the daughter of Virgina Rose and Troy Martin Watkins. She grew up in Irondequoit, Rochester, New York, and later made Edgewater, Maryland, her home for many years.

Dianna was known for her kindness, humor, feisty spirit, snazzy sense of style, and, most of all, her deep dedication to family. She...

Feb 20, 2026

Judith “Judy” Kaye Simpson (LaGue), age 79, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2026.

Born on October 6, 1946, in Washington, DC, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late William and Vera LaGue. Judy was a lifelong resident of Maryland, having raised her family in Greenbelt and then later moving to Crofton for her...

Feb 19, 2026

Ernest “Ernie” Beall, Jr. of Crofton, MD passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. He was surrounded by family and peacefully.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Ernest E Beall, Sr. And Beatrice Cole (Curtin). He was proceeded by his children Robert Dennis, Steve Beall, Denise King (Dennis),Brian Beall and Ernest E Beall, lll. He had 9 Grandchildren...

Feb 19, 2026

James (Jimmy) Lee Hammett of Brandywine, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 19,2026. James was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Peggy Hammett; sister, Peggy Hammett and brother, Joseph Hammett Jr.

Born on May 10, 1954, in Washington, D.C, James worked for Prince George's Public Works department for 31 years. After happily retiring on July 1, 2021, he...

Feb 17, 2026

Willie Ruth Rinehart Wheeler, the third of seven children born to the late Willie Mae and Luther Rinehart Sr., was born on October 2, 1927, in McDonald, Pennsylvania. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Wheeler was a long-time resident of Suitland, Maryland. She peacefully succumbed to a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

After...

Feb 17, 2026

Robert "Mickey" Parreco

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Mickey” Parreco who left us on February 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Mickey was born and raised in Northeast Washington, D.C. 

The friends he made as a kid from Turkey Thicket truly became lifelong as they all continue to reunite for regular luncheons. He took tremendous pride in...

Feb 17, 2026

Rose Marie Collins, 92, of Gambrills, MD., died on February 17, 2026, at Holy Cross Hospital. Born August 12, 1933, in Washington, DC to Frederick F. and Marie W. Frissell, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother Frederick, sisters Adeline, Carrie, and Ida, several nieces and nephews, and her husband Richard S. Collins, Sr.

Rose is survived by her...

Feb 16, 2026

Obituary for Eva Alston

Our Matriarch: A Life Well Lived

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Eva Lillie Alston at 92 years of age, took her eternal rest in the Lord. Eva was born in Jetersville, Virginia on March 22, 1933, to the late Esther Trent Anderson and the late Lewis Windfield Anderson. Eva just so happened to be born on her brother,...

Feb 16, 2026

Richard James “Dick” Otero Sr., 86, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and true innovator, Dick will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit and lifelong dedication to his family and work. 

Born on September 7, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Dick was the son of the late John and Maria Otero....