OBITUARIES

Rebecca Ann Crook

Rebecca Ann Crook

Jul 24, 2016

On Sunday, July 24, 2016, of Bowie, MD, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver for many years and with a heart of gold. Wife of Alvin E. Crook, Sr.; mother of Alvin E. Crook, Jr., Donna Lynn Lewis and her husband Ray, and Debora Ann Blevins and her husband James; sister of Denise Kusel; grandmother of Nicholas, Becca, Josh, Brandy...

Franklin M. Parks

Franklin M. Parks

Jul 23, 2016

FRANKLIN MORRIS PARKS Suddenly on July 23rd 2016 of Upper Marlboro, MD. Born October 7th 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Morris B. Parks and Mary Lou Stallman Parks. Husband of Margaret Parks, father of Michael Parks and the late Andrew Parks. Brother of Brenda Straaten (Pete). Born into a military family he lived in different states including...

Robert C. Perry, II

Robert C. Perry, II

Jul 23, 2016

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Maria DeRito

Maria DeRito

Jul 21, 2016

?Marie DeRito of Timonium MarylandBorn:  December 5, 1927Died:  July 21, 2016Maria was born in Palermo Sicily in 1927 and became a U.S. citizen at age 2She attended Seton High School where she studied opera and sang in local productions. Maria launched her retail career as a millenary buyer at Schleisner’s boutique in downtown Baltimore City and married Anthony DeRito in...

Robert E. Batchelor

Robert E. Batchelor

Jul 21, 2016

Robert Earl Batchelor   Passed away on July 21, 2016 at his home. Born 11/21/1928 to Louis S. Batchelor and Mary Emma Graham in Aliquippa, PA. Bob grew up in western Pennsylvania along with his siblings, Luke, Jim, Bill, Kaye, Betty and Ruth who all preceded him in death. He was active in sports and was a good student, earning...

Donald W. Hollway

Donald W. Hollway

Jul 19, 2016

Hollway, Donald Wilson, d. July 19, 2016, Crofton, MD of natural causes after a lifetime of service to his country, his community, and his family.  A lifelong explorer and searcher of knowledge, Don was born July 20, 1929 in York, PA to Donald E. and Mary R. Hollway.  He was an Eagle Scout and hitchhiked across the United States at...

Carol A. Mainzer

Carol A. Mainzer

Jul 18, 2016

Carol Ann Mainzer of Bowie, MD passed away at her home on July 18, 2016. She was born on May 7, 1952 in New York. Carol worked as a dialysis nurse at the Washington Hospital Center for more than 30 years before retiring at her home in Bowie, MD. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of...

LTC (Ret.) John D. Stockstill

LTC (Ret.) John D. Stockstill

Jul 18, 2016

John’s Bio: Born in St. Joseph, LA 3/6/37 to Juanita and Daris Stockstill of Waterproof, LA Graduated from Waterproof HS with 5 Letters in Track, 5 letters in Football 1956 Attended Northwestern State in Natchitoches, LA and was graduated with a Degree in Secondary Education in 1960. Married in 1956 Taught Jr. High math 1960-61 Active Duty 1961 as a...

Barton C French

Barton C French

Jul 18, 2016

Of New Carrollton, MD passed away peacefully after a short battle with Melanoma, on Monday, July 18, 2016. Toby, which he was most commonly known as, was born on June 8, 1939 in Lexington, KY. Toby graduated from Gallaudet University where he found his love of books. He dedicated 51 years working in the federal government at the Department of...

Esther E. Staats

Esther E. Staats

Jul 18, 2016

BiographyEsther Eileen Staats was born on May 15, 1938 on the family farm in Mitchellville, Maryland to John Clayton and Bessie Beall as the 6th of 10 children. Living on a farm, she along with her parents, brothers and sisters raised Tobacco (or as she commonly referred to it, ‘Tobacca’. She was a good ole’ country gal. Esther attended Frederick Sasscer...

Eleftheria K. Bouzis

Eleftheria K. Bouzis

Jul 16, 2016

On Saturday, July 16, 2016, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of Dionysios A. Bouzis; loving mother of Vicky Samohin and her husband, Alexandros, and Christos Bouzis and his wife, Evanthia; sister of Marietta Kolouas, Olga Gerogiannis, and Dimosthenis Kolouas; grandmother of Yianni and Dionysios Samohin, Alexandra and Dionysios Bouzis. Mrs. Bouzis will lie-in-state from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with a...

Sidney P. Ferguson

Sidney P. Ferguson

Jul 15, 2016

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Andre Jabari Stocks

Andre Jabari Stocks

Jul 13, 2016

Andre Jabari Stocks son of Andrea Butler and Lonnie Stocks was born on August 6, 1993. in Cheverly Maryland. He was Andrea’s only child. He was educated in the Prince Georges County public schools, He attended Columbia Park Elementary, Ernest Just Middle, Charles Herbert Flowers and Tall Oaks High schools. He attended the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church He leaves behind...

Frederick H. Gowl

Frederick H. Gowl

Jul 13, 2016

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Ellen Sampson Harton

Ellen Sampson Harton

Jul 12, 2016

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Janice Collins Derby

Janice Collins Derby

Jul 11, 2016

?Janice Collins Derby was born on Oct. 28, 1921 at home in the beautiful mountain town of Dushore, PA. Her parents were James E. Collins and Lucy R. Cullen Collins. At 19 she met and married the love of her life, Edward Lewis Derby (deceased) and raised three children with him, Janice Stevens-Pina of Carmel, CA, Edward Leo Derby, of...

Betty Carolyn Mobra

Betty Carolyn Mobra

Jul 11, 2016

Betty Carolyn Mobra, age 79, of Gambrills, Maryland, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 29, 1936.  She left this life on July 11, 2016 after a long illness.A wife, loving mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, Betty was a member and volunteer at Davidsonville United Methodist Church.  She was known for her friendly personality and her positive outlook on...

Yolanda Carr Sanchez

Yolanda Carr Sanchez

Jul 10, 2016

Yolanda Carr Sanchez was a beautiful soul who had the biggest heart. Our mother was the most compassionate person we know. She loved my brother and I very much and always wanted the best life for us. Yoly loved writing poetry and children's stories. She loved Animals. She enjoyed doing aerobics. She loved watching scary movies. But most of all she...

William M. Titus, Jr.

William M. Titus, Jr.

Jul 9, 2016

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Catherine C. McInerney

Catherine C. McInerney

Jul 8, 2016

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