OBITUARIES

Sep 22, 2018

Michael K. “Mike” Miller, 68, passed away suddenly at home September 22, 2018.  Mike enjoyed traveling, computer work, McDonald’s Dollar Menu, Mountain Dew, nicknaming the grandkids, riding his HD motorcycle, but most of all his family of which he was extremely proud. Survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughters Samantha (Prettyman), Michelle (McGlothin), and Kim (Miller), sons Lance Smith (Kelly)...

Sep 21, 2018

SONIA LYNN KRAGES SHORTT

November 5, 1937 – September 21, 2018

On Friday, September 21, 2018, Sonia Lynn Krages Shortt, loving wife of William Arthur “Bill” Shortt, and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 80. Funeral plans are currently being made for inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery in a few months with a reception to follow....

Sep 21, 2018

On Friday, September 21, 2018, of Bowie, MD. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Susan McDowell, son-in-law, Thomas McDowell, grandchildren, Rodney and Tiffany McDowell, James Fletcher, IV and great-grandsons, Devin McDowell and Drew Gowen. Graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Sep 21, 2018

Jerome Quentin Peterson (Jerry), 85, passed away September 21, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born in Houghton, MI, on August 27, 1933. He attended Michigan Technological University and graduated in 1955 with a degree in Civil Engineering. This led to a long and successful 42-year career at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he retired as...

Sep 20, 2018

Gerald George ‘Gerry” Warren, age 77, of Crofton, Maryland died September 20, 2018. He is survived by his daughter and son,  Cecilia Warren of Crofton, and Robert (Mary) Warren of Springfield, Virginia, sister Roberta Gable of Winter Haven, Florida; eight grandchildren, John Patrick Sledgeski, Sister Marie Fidelis (Chelsea) Sledgeski, Joseph Gunner Sledgeski, Gerald George Warren, Maryclare Christina Warren, Grace Marie...

Sep 18, 2018

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018; a lifelong resident of Bowie, MD. Michael enjoyed music, sports and was an outdoors enthusiast. He spent many years as a youth sports coach. He was very creative with music, art and drafting. Michael was strong in his spiritual beliefs. Beloved son of Toni and Bill Painter. Loving and committed father to Ben. Dear brother...

Sep 15, 2018

John K. Swisher, 52On September 15, 2018, beloved son of Jack (deceased) and Linda Swisher, died suddenly from cancer complications.  He is survived by his mother, his brothers; Steven, Richard and David; his son Joshua; nieces Stacy and Baylie; nephew Steve, Jr. and a large extended family.

Sep 14, 2018

It is with extremely heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Steve Gifford announce his passing on Friday September 14, 2018. Steve passed away peacefully, at his home under Hospice Care in Edgewater, Md. with his beloved wife at his side. He lost his hard battle with Head and Neck Cancer (Laryngeal Cancer) after two years of fighting.

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Sep 13, 2018

Bernadine Marie Huston, age 68 of Bowie, Maryland, left this earth on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob, her father MSGT Mac J Henderson, her mother Phyllis Henderson, her older sister Mary Kay, and infant daughter Jessica Anne. She is survived by her son, Samuel D Huston and his wife Melissa, her...

Sep 12, 2018

Mark Smith, 61 years of age and resident of Bowie, MD; passed away after his short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones September 12, 2018. Born in Boston MA, the son of a Navy officer, he spent most of his childhood living in many different parts of the world. Eventually, his journey took him to Towson where he...

Sep 12, 2018

Penny Ellen Henderson (nee Holland), born January 21, 1943, died at home surrounded by loved ones on September 12, 2018. 

Penny, daughter of James Valentine Holland, Jr. and Lois Holland (Horton), was born into a loving family in St. Louis, Missouri.  Penny’s extended family included her paternal grandparents James Valentine Holland and Mary Elizabeth Holland (O’Neill), her maternal grandparents Horace...

Sep 8, 2018

Sep 8, 2018

Jane Alice Jepsen White, a shining example of devotion to God and family, passed away on Saturday September 8 at her home in Annapolis, MD, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her children as she was welcomed into the arms of God and of her beloved husband, Arthur “Buggy” White.

Jane was born June 8, 1933 in...

Sep 7, 2018

Sep 6, 2018

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018, with family nearby, at the age of 85. He retired from the U.S. Information Agency Voice of America, as a journalist (29 years).  Additionally, he held his own firm (Mellits Fire Equipment) for many years, for the sales and the distribution of fire extinguishers and fire equipment cabinets ... known as the...

Sep 6, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

On Tuesday September 4, 2018, Norman V. Maxwell was reunited with his wife.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful friend, and dedicated worker.  Norm shared his love, advice, guidance, and spirit with all.  He loved his country and supported the military, wounded warriors, autism, and cancer services. 

Born in Iowa in 1938 and then...

Sep 2, 2018

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, of Bowie, MD.  Loving son of the late Charles and Shirley Moreland. Dear brother of Dianne Moreland, nephew of Connie and Donnie Karpman (Donnie), Mary Fletcher, Kenneth Clanton and Leslie Clanton. Also survived by a host of loving cousins and friends. Predeceased by aunts Valerie Sexton and Barbara Adkins. Family will receive friends on Thursday,...

Aug 31, 2018

Died peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2018. Born in Paris, France, she moved as an infant to her father’s home in Thessaloniki, Greece, where she lived with her family until coming to the United States in 1955. She married Alvin Swerdlin (now deceased), was an entrepreneur and built a family business. She was kind and loving to her...