OBITUARIES
Russell W. Smith, Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Russell W. Smith Jr., 74, of Davidsonville, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Born in Salisbury, MD on March 29,1940, Russ was the son of Evelyn and Russell Smith. Russ was a graduate of Wicomico High School, Class of 1958, and the University of Maryland. Russ had a successful business...
Buddy Neil Primm
Feb 15, 2015
Buddy Neil Primm, 83, of Bowie, MD died February 15, 2015 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born September 3, 1931 in Iron Station, North Carolina, Buddy was a long time resident of Bowie. His Childhood and teenage years were spent in Davidson, NC. Excelling at academics in High School, he earned a full scholarship, graduating from...
Julia W. Colbert
Feb 14, 2015
Julia W. Colbert of Mitchellville, MD passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She is survived by a son, Robert A. Colbert, Sr.; his wife Johnetta, and six grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church, 6705 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, MD, followed by a funeral service at 11...
Lena T. Demas
Feb 13, 2015
Passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 of Lanham, MD surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Peter Demas; loving mother of Nicholas, his wife Christine, Jon, his wife Emily, Christopher, his wife Linda, and Drew Demas. She is also survived by her sisters, Agnes Petropoulos, Bette Roditakis, and brother, George Alexander. Family will receive friends at BEALL...
Mary Kraus
Feb 12, 2015
Mary Kraus, 80 On February 12, 2015, of Bowie, MD. Born April 13, 1934 in New York, NY, she was raised in Newton, MA. Mary was predeceased by her husband, David Kraus and survived by her three children: Kathryn, Scott, and Heather, 4 step children: Steve, Larry, Jon, and Mark, ten grandchildren: Kaitlin, Hayley, Emily, Kelsey, Erich, Rebecca, Jeffrey, Nicole,...
David D. Hopkins, Sr.
Feb 12, 2015
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, of Mitchellville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ella E. Hopkins; loving father of David D. Hopkins, Jr. (Beth), Marilyn H. Speir (Richard), Dale C. Hopkins, Sr. (Susan), and Mark D. Hopkins, Sr.; cherished grandfather of Dale Jr., Courtney, Jessica, Mark Jr., Daniel, Ryan, Kaitlyn, and Kristin; brother of Jean Jones. Family will receive friends...
Joan I. Coyle
Feb 11, 2015
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, of Crofton, MD. Born and raised in Manhattan, she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was voted Miss Page One during her tenure with the Daily Mirror. She settled with her family in Crofton, MD, in 1968, where she served as President of the Crofton Association of Retired Persons for two terms...
Beryl M. Pierce
Feb 10, 2015
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, of Lothian, MD. Beloved mother of Jocelyn Audet, Jennifer Topping (Thomas), Hilary Gough (Peter), and Kevin Pierce (Lauren Ponder); dear sister of Linda Ballentine and Curtis Murphy; loving grandmother of Tyler Topping, Stevyn Gough, and Fredrick Gough. Family will receive friends at the family owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South),...
Daniel C. Foster
Feb 9, 2015
Daniel Cleveland Foster was born on September 9, 1936 in Amelia County, Virginia as 10th of 11 children to the late Henry E. Foster and Lillian S. Foster. He attended Chester Grove Baptist Church where he remained a member in good standing. He continued services in Christ at Village Baptist Church in Bowie. He attended Moven Elementary School and Russell...
Robert P. Gosheff
Feb 8, 2015
Robert P. Gosheff, 89, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his home in Gambrills, MD. Mr. Gosheff was born June 11, 1925 in Youngstown, OH to Slavko and Hilda (Beck) Gosheff, where he was a 1943 graduate of Chaney H.S. He served during WWII in the Army Air Force 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Robert...
Carmen A. Oliff
Feb 7, 2015
On Saturday, February 7, 2015, Carmen A. Oliff, of Columbia, Md. passed away after several months of illness. She was married to the Late William L. Oliff of PG County. She is survived by four sisters Lydia Puray, Rosario Aldiano, Paquita Eubanks, and Inday Dionson; one brother Rodrigo Aldiano; one brother-in-law Dan Eubanks. She is also survived by seven nieces...
Charles C. Wood "Woody"
Feb 5, 2015
On Thursday, February 5, 2015, of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Betty Stargel Wood; devoted father of Robert James Wood (Carol), Thomas Henry Wood (Denise), and the late Charles C. Wood, III (Nancy), Scott Stargel (Lanie), Ray Stargel (Maureen), Ken Stargel, and Rob Stargel; also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family-owned...
Dennis E. Wilburn
Feb 3, 2015
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, of Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved husband of Terry L. Wilburn. Devoted son of Shirley Reedy and the late Charles Mason Wilburn, Sr.; loving father of Allan Wilburn (Jessica), and Daniel Wilburn (Melissa); dear brother of Rick and Dave Wilburn and the late Charles Wilburn, Jr.; loving grandfather of Madison Wilburn. Family will receive friends on...
Edwin C. Halle
Jan 27, 2015
Passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, of Davidsonville, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy A. Halle; loving father of Angelina, Marco, and the late Edwin Halle; devoted son of Warren ""Cookie"" and Martha Halle; dear brother of Cindy, Jon and Gerry Halle. He was Vice President of the Halle Companies in Silver Spring, MD. Family will receive friends at the...
Rebecca R. DeVaughn
Jan 27, 2015
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of Douglas DeVaughn; loving mother of Olivia Koenig (Matthew); dear sister of Susan Leone and Tom Ralph. She worked as an Executive Assistant at NAR for over 20 years. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512...
Darby McNeill
Jan 26, 2015
Darby Lee McNeill, Jr. On January 26, 2015, Darby Lee McNeill (59)of Gambrills, MD, departed this life after a long illness. Mr. McNeill was a long time resident of, and has many ties to the Bowie area. He was an active member of The Sons of The American Legion Post 66 for more than 20 years. He was a proud...
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