OBITUARIES

Donald W. Jillson

Donald W. Jillson

Sep 23, 2017

Donald Jillson, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 23, 2017 at the age of 89.  He was born in 1928 in New Jersey to his loving parents Walter and Betty, the older brother to sisters Carol and Katherine.  Don graduated from high school and went on to Brown...

Bernard W. Tippett, Jr.

Bernard W. Tippett, Jr.

Sep 22, 2017

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Gregory B. Muller

Gregory B. Muller

Sep 22, 2017

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Gary Powell Combs

Gary Powell Combs

Sep 22, 2017

Dr. Gary Powell Combs, 83, of Bowie, MD died on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital, Lanham, MD.  He was the husband of Myrna Elaine Combs; father of Robert and the late Michelle Combs; grandfather of Ethan, Melissa, Christopher and Katie; great-grandfather of Braelyn and Vincent. Dr. Combs worked for the Department of Agriculture and was a veteran of...

Doris A. Beales

Doris A. Beales

Sep 22, 2017

Doris A. Beales, age 66,  went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.  She was born on May 11,  1951 in Cheverly Maryland to her mother Anna L. Beales and father preceded in death Claude Beales.   Doris is a daughter, a mother, and a friend to so many.  She graduated from...

Craig C. Ballard

Craig C. Ballard

Sep 20, 2017

Born and raised in Washington D.C., Craig was an accomplished respiratory therapist serving at Children's National Medical Center for 39 years. He was a loving and supportive father and grandfather, as well as a compassionate and steadfast friend. Married June 24th, 1981 to Annette Cook; they had a devoted relationship spanning 36 years. On September 20th, 2017, Craig C. Ballard Sr....

Joseph A. Samuda

Joseph A. Samuda

Sep 20, 2017

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William "Bill" R. Greenwalt, Sr.

William "Bill" R. Greenwalt, Sr.

Sep 17, 2017

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, of Bowie, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Mary R. Greenwalt and the late Barbara Lea Greenwalt.  Loving father of William “Rick” Greenwalt (Yesmeen) of Bowie, MD, Tim Greenwalt (Michelle) of Gambrills, MD and Megan Johnston of Chester, MD.  Dear brother of Emma Havey and grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Family will receive...

Keith William Marshall

Keith William Marshall

Sep 16, 2017

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Shirley Louise Gartner

Shirley Louise Gartner

Sep 15, 2017

Shirley Louise Gartner, 87, a ten year resident of Crofton and previously of Missouri and Florida, passed away peacefully September 15, 2017 in the Regency Park Assisted Living Community, Gambrills, MD.  She was born in Washington DC to Nora and Walter Gartner. Shirley worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Refund Division of the IRS. After retiring in 1978, she...

John R. Meador

John R. Meador

Sep 14, 2017

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Janice Halleran

Janice Halleran

Sep 14, 2017

Janice Hanbury Halleran died on September 14, 2017, in Silver Spring MD. She leaves three children, James Halleran, Raymond Halleran, Deborah Halleran Dooney and 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She is the widow of Col. Kenneth Halleran; both were residents of Newington CT and graduates of Newington High School. Janice is a former LPN having graduated from Hartford Hospital in...

Donald John Healy

Donald John Healy

Sep 13, 2017

Of Bowie, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Don was born in Westbury in Long Island, NY. He left Long Island to further his education. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Criminal Justice and an MBA. Don's passions included gardening, he could grow anything and everything. He also collected 20th century art glass. Don lived in...

Wynolia Watkins Pulliam

Wynolia Watkins Pulliam

Sep 11, 2017

Wynolia Reynor Watkins Pulliam was born in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina 1/20/1923 and died on 9/11/2017 at her son’s home in Davidsonville, Md. after having lived with his family for the final 3 years of her illustrious life. She was predeceased by her six brothers, Henry, Robert, Wendell, Rudolph, Kenneth and Warren (Adopted), and by her husband of 54 years, Al...

Helen Scabis

Helen Scabis

Sep 10, 2017

Helen Scabis passed shortly after the family’s annual beach vacation on September 10, 2017 at the age of 82.  Born 1935 in Uniontown, PA, Helen grew up in a simple, loving household. She out-lived 9 brothers and sisters and her two parents, Michael and Anna Cmos. Growing up, she held jobs as a neighborhood baby sitter and a department store...

T. Lovetta Bean

T. Lovetta Bean

Sep 9, 2017

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Lois E. Plunkett

Lois E. Plunkett

Sep 9, 2017

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Marion "Honey" Lois Boudman

Marion "Honey" Lois Boudman

Sep 8, 2017

Marion “Honey” Boudman, 88, departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at her local son’s home with family near her side after receiving assistance from Hospice of the Chesapeake since June. Born December 11, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Vivian Misho Winter and James A. Winter.  She was the wife of Colonel (Retired) Arthur...

Lawrence T. Bracey

Lawrence T. Bracey

Sep 7, 2017

Larry Bracey of Bowie, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy; his three children Stephen (Stefanie), Stephanie, and Matthew (Wakana); his three grandchildren Brock, Paige and Emma; his sister Jackie McDaniel; and nieces and nephews.  Larry recently retired from Infra-Metals after many years of service...

Sherman R. Douglass

Sherman R. Douglass

Sep 7, 2017

Born September 26, 1959 in Prince George's County, MD.  Died September 7, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Sherman grew up in Kenwood Beach, played with the Calvert County Little League and coached when his sons were of age.  He was the owner/operator of Coastal Car Care which he successfully managed the past 19 years.  He first opened the...