OBITUARIES

Feb 22, 2026

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Feb 22, 2026

Anthony Adolphus Donovan Martin was born on May 24, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana, and was called home on February 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander (Bertie) Martin and Ruby Martin (née Pollard), his brother Christopher Martin, his sister Claire Combs, and his beloved grandson Leyland Gay.

Anthony is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years,...

Feb 21, 2026

Born on March 10, 1937, in Rochester, New York, Dianna was the daughter of Virgina Rose and Troy Martin Watkins. She grew up in Irondequoit, Rochester, New York, and later made Edgewater, Maryland, her home for many years.

Dianna was known for her kindness, humor, feisty spirit, snazzy sense of style, and, most of all, her deep dedication to family. She...

Feb 20, 2026

Judith “Judy” Kaye Simpson (LaGue), age 79, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2026.

Born on October 6, 1946, in Washington, DC, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late William and Vera LaGue. Judy was a lifelong resident of Maryland, having raised her family in Greenbelt and then later moving to Crofton for her...

Feb 19, 2026

Ernest “Ernie” Beall, Jr. of Crofton, MD passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. He was surrounded by family and peacefully.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Ernest E Beall, Sr. And Beatrice Cole (Curtin). He was proceeded by his children Robert Dennis, Steve Beall, Denise King (Dennis),Brian Beall and Ernest E Beall, lll. He had 9 Grandchildren...

Feb 19, 2026

James (Jimmy) Lee Hammett of Brandywine, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 19,2026. James was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Peggy Hammett; sister, Peggy Hammett and brother, Joseph Hammett Jr.

Born on May 10, 1954, in Washington, D.C, James worked for Prince George's Public Works department for 31 years. After happily retiring on July 1, 2021, he...

Feb 17, 2026

Willie Ruth Rinehart Wheeler, the third of seven children born to the late Willie Mae and Luther Rinehart Sr., was born on October 2, 1927, in McDonald, Pennsylvania. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Wheeler was a long-time resident of Suitland, Maryland. She peacefully succumbed to a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

After...

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Rose Marie Collins, 92, of Gambrills, MD., died on February 17, 2026, at Holy Cross Hospital. Born August 12, 1933, in Washington, DC to Frederick F. and Marie W. Frissell, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother Frederick, sisters Adeline, Carrie, and Ida, several nieces and nephews, and her husband Richard S. Collins, Sr.

Rose is survived by her...

Feb 16, 2026

Obituary for Eva Alston

Our Matriarch: A Life Well Lived

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Eva Lillie Alston at 92 years of age, took her eternal rest in the Lord. Eva was born in Jetersville, Virginia on March 22, 1933, to the late Esther Trent Anderson and the late Lewis Windfield Anderson. Eva just so happened to be born on her brother,...

Feb 16, 2026

Richard James “Dick” Otero Sr., 86, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and true innovator, Dick will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit and lifelong dedication to his family and work. 

Born on September 7, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Dick was the son of the late John and Maria Otero....

Feb 15, 2026

Carole May Clancy went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Carole was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to a large extended family and close network of friends. Carole was born on February 25, 1936 in Cumberland, MD and was the daughter of the late William Harry Lillard and Evelyn Louise (Haese)...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Stavroula ‘’Loula” Margaritis

Loula passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Her life was dedicated to family, friends and sharing delicious greek foods and deserts.

She was born in Velo, Greece and came to the United States in 1956 to join her husband. Together they found success in the food industry.

Loula was preceded by her husband, Pete, parents Yanni and Ourania Strates...

Feb 13, 2026

May 11, 1950 – February 13, 2026

Michael Patrick Benton was born to Paddy and Mary Benton in Washington, D.C. He attended St. Ambrose Elementary School, Archbishop Carroll High School, and Bowie State University before proudly serving in the United States Navy.

Michael devoted his entire life to the well-being of his family. By the age of 25, after the passing of...

Feb 13, 2026

Aníbal Abad Palacios Rojas, beloved father, grandfather, scholar, storyteller, and lifelong student of history and philosophy, passed away peacefully in Annapolis, Maryland, on February 13, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on July 9, 1930, in the district of Marcabal, province of Sánchez Carrión, La Libertad, Peru, Aníbal’s life was rooted in intellectual curiosity and a deep love for culture,...

Feb 11, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Eugene Edward Lescroart, Jr., 73, died peacefully at home in Gambrills, Maryland, on February 11, 2026, after a brief hospital stay. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 4, 1952, the son of the late Eugene Lescroart, Sr. and Thelda (Carrillo) Lescroart. His father was a machinery repairman in the U.S. Navy. The family lived in San Diego, California,...

Feb 10, 2026

The service will be livestreamed this morning, Feb. 20, 2026 at 11 AM.  Please click on the entire link to view the service.