OBITUARIES

Aug 25, 2024

Wendy Lynn Beard, age 54, passed away suddenly on August 25th, 2024. She was born as the youngest of four children in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Carole Snyder. She happily raised two boys, Luke and Jesse, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a mom. She was a nurturing mother who took great pride in the academic and athletic accomplishments...

Aug 25, 2024

Please click here to view the recorded livestream of the service for Mr. Crosby.

Christopher David Crosby, affectionately known as “Chris”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 25th in his Stevensville, MD home. Chris had just celebrated his 63rd birthday, born on August 6th, 1961 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Chris was a fascinating combination of a working man with sharp...

Aug 24, 2024

Aug 24, 2024

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Gathering. The Live Stream will begin at 9:30am.

Aug 23, 2024

Darwin Peralta, age 53, was welcomed into the Lord on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his friends and loving family from the United States and Philippines. He passed away at the UMD Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD. Darwin leaves great memories to be cherished by his wife, Juliette Recio Peralta, his father, Marcelino, siblings Debbie, Dexter, Dennis, Marco,...

Aug 22, 2024

Betty Grivakis Rodgers, age 65, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on May 17, 1959, in Baltimore, MD, Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, known for her kindness, sense of humor and love for her family. Her family was the center of her world, and...

Aug 21, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service. The Live Stream will begin at 11:45am on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

Alford Sanes was born on March 15, 1945 in Rives, Missouri to Frank Sanes Sr. and Margie Russell Sanes. His family relocated to Blytheville Arkansas in 1947. He spent his early years in a rural community called...

Aug 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Edwin Gobin (Black Bai/Frame) announce his passing on August 21, 2024, at the age of 73.

Edwin was born April 18, 1951, in Broomfield Berbice, Guyana and later moved to the United States in November 2003. For most of his life, he worked as a Taxi Driver.

He predeceased by his parents Sammy...

Aug 20, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Deloris Ann Dunnington entered into eternal peace to be with her heavenly father.

 She was the daughter of the late John Francis and Louise Chase Dunnington. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Indian Head, Maryland. After graduating from Pomonkey High School in Pomonkey, Maryland in 1960, she attended Morgan State University.

 Deloris was a long-term...

Aug 20, 2024

James Maurice Cheek, Sr. (Bingo) passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2024 at the age of 69 years old. He was born September 27, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to James and Earlene Cheek. He had a successful career in business and sales and was a long-time employee of Select Comfort. He was a very proud member of Phi Beta Sigma...

Aug 19, 2024

Catherine Farley Handle, of Bowie, Maryland, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Born July 29, 1929, to John Francis Farley, a railroad worker, and Catherine Virginia Reilly, a home maker, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Their third child, Catherine was the first daughter of ten siblings. After graduating from St. Michael’s High School in 1948, Catherine went to work as a...

Aug 18, 2024

Please click here to view the services of Mr. Thomas Whelan on August 30th

Thomas (Tom) J. Whelan, Jr. of Crofton, MD died at home surrounded by his family on August 18, 2024, after a 10 month battle with Kidney Cancer. Tom was born in Washington, DC to Thomas J. Whelan, Sr. and Harriet (Dye). Tom was predeceased by his parents;...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 17, 2024

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Janet Ogunlabi on Friday, October 4, 2024

Aug 17, 2024

Aleta Bodolay was born July 6th, 1942 in Washington, D.C. and passed away Saturday, August 17th, 2024.  She was 82 years old.

Born to the late Steve and Audrey Bodolay.  She is survived by her sister Diane E. Jett and Brother Ronald P. Bodolay; nephew's: James S. Jett, Jason A. Jett, and Candice Kellogg - who was a very close and...

Aug 17, 2024

On August 17, 2024, Lorna Tarrants, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life at the age of 91. Born in Washington D.C. to Maurice and Evelyn Nokes on February 25, 1933, Lorna grew up in Mt. Ranier, Maryland. Throughout her life, Lorna was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She lived a full life...

Aug 14, 2024

Deacon Antonious, also known as “Pason” Antonious was a revered figure whose presence combined heavenly grace with earthly kindness. Known for his gentle spirit and profound love, he exemplified a life of purity and devotion. He often reflected that a man's greatest treasure is the love of those around him, a sentiment he embodied fully. 

Born in Tanta, Egypt, on February...

Aug 13, 2024