OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2023

Stephen Nji Mbandi, born on December 23, 1942, in Mbemi, Cameroon, peacefully departed from this world at his home in Bowie, Maryland on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. 

Pa Stephen, the cherished son of the late Papa Samuel Mbandi Mudang and Mama Martha Ning Mbandi, embodied the values instilled in him by his parents, shaping a life of purpose and kindness....

Dec 13, 2023

Ann Byrnes Garman Pitcher died peacefully, and with her characteristic elegance and serenity unshaken, early on the morning of December 13th at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  At her side were her two youngest children, Eileen Garman Theis and Chris Garman.

 

Ann, born in Great Neck, New York, in 1932, had lived in Bowie and been a St. Pius parishioner...

Dec 12, 2023

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Kennedy Obah.  The stream will go live at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 6th.

Kennedy Obunike Obah was born on May 2, 1970 to his father, late Chief Basil (Ichie Opaliko nu Ubulu) and his mother, Cecilia Obah in Uke, a small town in Anambra State. Kennedy...

Dec 12, 2023

Dec 12, 2023

Anthony L. Morris, Sr. affectionately known as “Tony”, passed away on December 12, 2023, at the UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, Maryland.  Tony was 59 years old and born on May 19, 1964, in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Lealand and Marie Morris (Edwards). 

Tony received his education in the Prince Georges County School System.  Tony enjoyed talking...

Dec 12, 2023

Roderic (Rod) Pierce Young, 82, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on December 12, 2023, surrounded by his immediate family at George Washington University Hospital, following a recent stroke.

Ever witty, fair, and caring, Rod lived his life dedicated to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bertha Olvera (née Diaz) Young, their two children, Lucia Linda Young and...

Dec 12, 2023

William Russell Curtis died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland. Bill was born May 6, 1936 in San Diego, California to Walter H Curtis Sr. and Dolores Iantha Penifield Curtis.

Bill joined the Army Reserve on November 4, 1954 and became a Private in the Army on January 3, 1955. From March 1956 through December 1956 Bill attended...

Dec 11, 2023

Lynn Marie Stevens   In loving memory of Lynn Marie Hoffman Stevens, born on December 29, 1941, and peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023. Lynn lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and unwavering love. As a dedicated mother, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth and strength, having raised her children with boundless affection. Lynn’s presence touched the...

Dec 11, 2023

With great sadness and sorrow the family of Gloria Elaine Rickett announces her death on December 11, 2023.  She passed peacefully after a long courageous health battle.

 

Born on June 6, 1953, in Washington, DC, to Clyde and Mary Blandford of Accokeek, Maryland, she was blessed to be raised in the large and supportive Blandford family giving her the...

Dec 10, 2023

Please click here to view the Funeral Service for Mr. Redway on December 22, 2023 at 5:15pm https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5658753389

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

Jean Marie Divver (December 9, 1940 – December 10, 2023)

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jean Marie Divver (Lanham, MD) on Sunday, December 10, 2023. 

She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband William Henry Divver (Will), daughters Kathy (Dan), and Nicky (Jim), and her grandchildren Morgan and Campbell Kline, and Josh and...

Dec 10, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother Sharon Mitchell passed away suddenly on December 10, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her parents James and Esther Faircloth, daughter Kelly Mitchell, and sister Terri Lough. She is survived by her loving husband David Mitchell, sons Sean Casey and David Mitchell II, daughters Shannon Dixon, Crystal Compton, Ashley Mitchell,...

Dec 9, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Dec 8, 2023

Dec 8, 2023

John E Lacey, Sr, 79, of Bowie, Maryland passed away on December 8, 2023 at his home.  John was born December 16, 1943 to the late Francis and Sara Lacey.  John was a lifelong member of Kentland Volunteer Fire Department.  He was a diehard Redskin and Nationals Fan.  He loved his sports.  He played Golf and in his younger days,...

Dec 8, 2023

Richard Edson "Dick" Henthorn was born on May 7, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away surrounded by family on December 8, 2023 at the age of 84.While attending Wichita High School East, Dick became very interested in Industrial Arts. He took woodworking and was made the student shop foreman. He was active in the camera club and Luther League...

Dec 7, 2023

Dec 7, 2023