OBITUARIES

Aug 25, 2025

Akinbola Olubunmi Atanda Davies was born on February 10, 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria to Late Mr. Babalola Olufemi Atanda Davies of the N.T.O Davies of Olowogbowo, Lagos Island and Mrs Elizabeth Oluyinka Adunni Davies (nee Akinrosotu). Akinbola was born at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria the eldest of his two Siblings.

He started his elementary education at the Federal...

Aug 24, 2025

Paul Paquin, age 82, died from Alzheimer’s disease on August 24, 2025, in Centerville, Maryland.

Born in Marlborough, MA, on August 20, 1943, while his father was in the service of the U.S. Navy. “Pokey,” as he was known by his hometown friends, grew up playing pool, cards and learning to fish and hunt with his dad and extended family in...

Aug 24, 2025

Richard (Rick) Daniel Childs died on August 24, 2025 after a valiant twenty-month fight against pancreatic cancer. Rick was born on July 5, 1947 in Prince Georges County, Maryland and spent his formative years in that County. From an early age Rick worked at various jobs until an older contractor recognized Rick’s innate great ability, work ethic and character and...

Aug 23, 2025

Carrie Delgrive Faison-Fryar, was born on March 18, 1952, in Clinton, North Carolina. She passed away after a brief illness Saturday, August 23, 2025, while in George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. She: was the beloved daughter of Mr. Dancy Draughon Jr. and Ms. Annie Pearl Faison.

Her calling to care for others was evident early on, a passion that would...

Aug 23, 2025

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Bernard Vollantine Charles January 8, 1948 – August 23, 2025 Gambrills, MD

Bernard Vollantine Charles was born on January 8, 1948 in Savaneta on the island of Aruba to the late Ormond Milton Curtis Charles and...

Aug 23, 2025

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Elaine Delores Rhodes was born July 15, 1939 to Willard and Pearl McGoy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She was the third child in her family and had three siblings - her older sister, Shirley; older...

Aug 22, 2025

Virginia Marie Cramer, a cherished educator and beloved matriarch, passed peacefully at her home in Bowie, Maryland, on August 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on February 6, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Virginia's journey through life was as vibrant as her personality, captivating all those fortunate enough to know her.

Virginia's passion for education shaped her career as a...

Aug 21, 2025

William Edward Mason, Sr. passed away on August 21, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Ruth (Moore) Mason, his father George Bell Mason, his son William Edward Mason, Jr. and his wife of 62 years Delores Mason.  Mason (Sonny) leaves behind his son, Michael Mason, his daughter Mikki (Mason) Tompkins, his grandson Donte' Mason-Carter, his great...

Aug 21, 2025

With profound love and sorrow, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Beverly Jeanne Raye Jones—a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, educator, and friend. Beverly passed away peacefully at her home in Bowie, Maryland, on August 21, 2025, with her loving and devoted daughter, Sammie Johnson, by her side.

Born on November 21, 1938, in Lexington, Kentucky, Beverly was...

Aug 20, 2025

Rosa Etta Douglas was born on April 13, 1927 in Mitchellville, Maryland to the late John and Rosetta Stewart.  She departed this life on Wednesday morning August 20, 2025 at Sligo Creek Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma Park, MD.

She attended elementary school at Oak Grove Elementary School in Mitchellville, Maryland.  She went on to attend Douglas Jr. & Sr. High School...

Aug 19, 2025

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Aug 17, 2025

Ollen Augustus Dupree Jr., 83, went to heaven on August 17, 2025, from his home in Bowie Maryland with his family by his side.

He was known as Junior, by everyone who knew him prior to his professional life in Washington, D.C. After that he was called, Du, Dup or Dupree. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Little Washington,...

Aug 17, 2025

     Elizabeth Ann Murphy “Betty” Cunningham, 96, passed away peacefully August 17, 2025. Betty was born in Boston, Massachusetts, December 12, 1928, to Patrick and Margaret (Concannon) Murphy. Betty graduated from Watertown High School in 1947 and worked as a dental hygienist after attending Bosting School of Nursing. In 1952 she married Joseph Antony Cunningham. They traveled extensively throughout...

Aug 16, 2025

Tony Lopez (who some called Collie), son of the late Noel & Bernice Elizabeth Lopez, was born on April 12, 1955, in Jamaica, West Indies and transitioned to eternal rest on August 16, 2025 at INOVA Hospital in Alexandria, VA. He immigrated to the United States in 1970 and attended Grace Gospel Chapel where he gave his life to the...

Aug 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles Benjamin Jones, Jr .

Charles Benjamin Jones, Jr., often referred to as Charlie, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:12 a.m. at the University of Maryland Regional Hospital, Largo, Maryland, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Glenn Dale, Maryland. 

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Charlena; his...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert James Goode Sr. passed away on August 14, 2025. He is predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Moon) Goode, his father, John Goode, his sisters, Louann Robertson and Cindy Jenkins as well as his wife, of almost 58 years, Patricia (Wright) Goode. He leaves behind his brother John Buck Goode of Rex Georgia and his wife Sharron, his children, Robert...

Aug 11, 2025

Karen Lily Stockinger, 77, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born November 24, 1947, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Jorgen and Johanna Nielsen. She made Bowie her home for more than 35 years, building a life centered on family, faith, and community.

For many years, Karen ran an in-home daycare, caring for countless...

Aug 10, 2025

Jackson C. Rapp, Sr.

September 20, 1958 – August 10, 2025

Jackson Clinton Rapp, Sr. passed peacefully in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by loved ones on the afternoon of Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Jackson is preceded in death by his parents, Lee A. Rapp, Sr. and Hilda (Cottrill) Rapp. He is survived by his two sons, Jackson C. Rapp Jr. and Joseph Lee Rapp...

Aug 8, 2025

Harvey Behrend, 82, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on August 8, 2025.

Harv was born on October 22, 1942, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Ervin and Bertha (Thede) Behrend. He was raised on a small farm, and after graduating from Marinette High School, enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 1964, right before he started his senior...