OBITUARIES

Apr 19, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Dorothy Gentry on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am.

Dorothy Jane Gentry, affectionately known as Dot, passed away on April 19, 2025.

Dot was born to Otis and Emma Gray on February 16, 1941, in Culpeper, Virginia. She graduated from Carver High School and, in the summer of 1960, moved to Washington, D.C. There,...

Apr 19, 2025

Kevin A. Williams, 60, of Laurel, MD, peacefully entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in Lexington, VA on October 14, 1964, to Ronnie and Thelma “Boots” Williams. His childhood was marked by his love for the outdoors, whether it was riding motorcycles or playing football with the children of his neighborhood. His dedication...

Apr 19, 2025

Apr 18, 2025

George Eugene Vincent, Jr. of Bowie, Maryland, peacefully passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, after a long illness. George was born November 18, 1944, in Easton, Pennsylvania to George E. Vincent, Sr. (decd.) and Dorothy J. (decd.) of Phillipsburg, NJ, Episcopalians of St. Luke’s Church.

After attending Phillipsburg High School (1962), he graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy...

Apr 16, 2025

On April 16th, 2025, our beloved Paulette Jane Schraeder Chester united with our Lord and her cherished loved ones who had passed before her. Born on August 19th, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, Paulette was a curious child who made friends easily. She had a profound love for the arts and later attended Bradley University, majoring in Arts.

Paulette was a dedicated...

Apr 16, 2025

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 2nd at 10:00 am at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. 525 A St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Floral donations can be sent, until May 2nd, to Capitol Hill Baptist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Hope Reins https://hopereins.org/donate/, (horse therapy ranch) in Raleigh, NC in memory of Maggie Salamon.

Apr 16, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Shawn Kemp on Friday, May 02, 2025 at 2pm.

Shawn Dwayne Kemp, age 51, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Delmar, Delaware. Born on February 5, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Shawn was the beloved son of Michael A. Williams and Deborah T. Kemp, both lifelong residents of...

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Albert Andrew “Bert” Toth, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Gambrills, Maryland. Born on March 14, 1931, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Bert lived a long and vibrant life marked by curiosity, service, learning, and creativity. He was devoted to his friends, family, and community.

At just 17 years old, Bert joined the United States Marine Corps. Over...

Apr 14, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

Agnes Pauline Crossley, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1935, to Ada and Raymond Page in Bethel, NC. After graduating from Stokes High School, she married Lewis Crossley, an airman in the United States Air Force. Together, they raised two children, Kelly and Lisa.

 As a proud military wife, Agnes lived...

Apr 14, 2025

Maria (Mary) Antonopoulos of Towson, MD passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025 at the age of 92, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Pantelis (Peter) Antonopoulos. She is survived by her loving children, Anthony (wife Bessie) and John (wife Kerrie), and cherished grandchildren Peter and Sophia. She was preceded in...

Apr 13, 2025

Mei Kam Li Chan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Maryland, at the age of 68. Born on May 14, 1956, in Hong Kong, Mei grew up surrounded by her siblings in a city that would shape her strength and character. After marrying her devoted husband, Chun, she moved to the United...

Apr 12, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Jean Elizabeth Spicer, age 92, of Bowie, MD, passed away on April 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Inwood, WV, on November 22, 1932 to Lenna Okla Watts and Virgil Beacher Watts. She attended McKinley Technical High School in Washington, D.C.

Jean married Raymond Mallory Spicer, Sr. on May 12, 1951 in Washington, D.C. Together they...

Apr 11, 2025

Please click here to view the services of Ms. Louise Vessels on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00pm.

On Friday April 11, 2025, Louise Frances Fortune Vessels affectionately known as “Lou or Wezzy” departed this life at the age of 91. Lou was born November 2, 1933, in Columbia, Virginia to the late Lannie Mable Johnson and Charlie Junious Fortune. She...

Apr 9, 2025

John McArthur Freeny, age 82, of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2025.

John was born on March 8, 1943, in Evergreen, Alabama, to Anna L. Freeny. He spent his early years in Evergreen before joining the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He proudly served his country for ten years. During a...

Apr 9, 2025

David Wayne Maenner passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2025 at age 69. He was born on August 31, 1955, the 3rd child of Hattie (Entzian) and Leo Maenner.

Raised on a tobacco farm first in Bowie (now the Bowie Golf Course) and then in Mitchellville, David was a farmer at heart. He drew tremendous satisfaction from keeping old equipment running...

Apr 9, 2025

Warren William Snoots, Jr, of Davidsonville, MD passed away on April 9, 2025 at the age of 90, at his home surrounded by his children.

Warren was born in Arlington, VA at his grandmother’s house on September 19, 1934 to the late Warren William Snoots, Sr & Emma Lee Snoots (Thatcher). After meeting the love of his life, Ella Maxine Dustin,...

Apr 8, 2025

James Martin Dovell, Sr, age 80, April 8, 2025, at his residence in Crofton, Maryland. He was born April 4, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife Julia Anne, sons James Martin and his wife Denise, Paul and his wife Leslie. Granddaughters Casey, Corrine and Piper. 

"Marty" faith family friends, then, now and always.

Visitation will be at 11:00 AM...