OBITUARIES
Earman Lee Sessoms
Aug 6, 2019
God, in his infinite wisdom and unfailing love called one of his angels, Earman Lee Sessoms, home on August 6, 2019. Earman was born on October 20, 1941 to the late Hayward Sessoms, Sr. and Willie Ann Sessoms in North Carolina.
Earman attended Robert L. Van High School in Ahoskie, NC where he played basketball and football; receiving an athletic...
Robert Scott Wagner
Aug 4, 2019
Robert “Bob-O” Wagner
July 23, 1947 – August 4, 2019
On Sunday August 4, 2019, Robert Wagner, lovingly known as Bob-O, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his beloved wife and “bride” as he affectionately referred to her, Sharon by his side. He was a loving and devoted father to Scott (Erin) Wagner and Katherine (Kyle)...
Michael P. Cannon
Aug 3, 2019
Michael Paul Cannon was born on September 29, 1954 to Joseph and Anna Mae Cannon. He was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania and lived there until he was 9 when he then moved to Lanham, Maryland. He went on to attended Archbishop Carroll High School in NE Washington D.C. and graduated in 1972.
Mike lived his life to the fullest...
Victor Manuel Ayala-Alers
Aug 3, 2019
Victor M. Ayala-Alers was born in 1948 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the US Army at 17 years old and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the Purple Heart. He continued his service to the country, spending over 35 years as a federal employee before retiring. During retirement, Vic was elected Senior Vice Commander for the...
Birdie T. James
Aug 3, 2019
Birdie Turner James was the second of three children born to the late James Edward and Mildred (Decatur) Turner on December 5, 1928 in Mobile, Alabama. She peacefully departed this life on August 3, 2019 at her home in Bowie, Maryland.
Even after moving to Maryland from Alabama, Birdie Turner James remained a long time member of Nazarene A.M.E Zion...
Marlene J. Rocca
Jul 30, 2019
After a long fight, Marlene Rocca, beloved wife of Alfred and mother of Christine, Tracy, Jennifer and Angela, lost her battle with melanoma on July 30, 2019. She was 80 years young and passed away peacefully in her home on Youngwood Turn in Bowie, Maryland where she and Al had raised their family and resided for 53 years. She was...
William Joseph Ryan, Sr.
Jul 29, 2019
William Joseph Ryan Sr., 91
On July 29, 2019 of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Ryan. Loving father of William Jr., James, Dolores, Thomas, and the late Kathleen. Grandfather of Kelli, Heather, and the late Ryan Cupp. Great grandfather of Jacob and Erica. Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and...
Gerald "Jerry" James Markey
Jul 29, 2019
Gerald James Markey, aka Jerry, passed away on July 29, 2019. He was born a first generation American in New York City on February 6, 1935, and grew up in The Bronx as the only child of John and Mary Markey, Irish immigrants.
He attended Mt. St. Michael Academy, excelling in basketball, football and baseball. A 1958 graduate of...
Lorraine M. Still
Jul 28, 2019
LORRAINE'S STORY
Lorraine Marcia Caverly Still was born on March 28, 1914 to Ethel and Francis Garnet Caverly in Framingham, Mass. After a few years in Northwood, N.H. she moved to Haverhill, Mass. where her mother was a teacher in the public schools. She married Carroll Wilder Still in 1937, moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, and they started their family with...
Betty P. Finnegan
Jul 27, 2019
Betty Finnegan passed away on July 27, 2019. She was 94 years young. Born on April 20, 1925 to John Scheibach and Grace Jobson, she spent much of her childhood in Chicago, IL, what she described as the “notorious South Side.” She married Kenneth Finnegan and they had four children together - Donnie, Steve, Jeff, and Kathy - before her...
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