OBITUARIES

Sep 29, 2025

Today we honor and celebrate the life of Eddie Lee Moore, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Surrounded by his loving family, Eddie was called to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 65.

Eddie was born on April 15, 1960, in Barnesville, Georgia, to the late Danny Moore and Martha...

Sep 29, 2025

John Francis McGarvey passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.

Born on December 18, 1945, in Washington DC to William and Marjorie McGarvey, John devoted his life to his career with Smith Industries and lived every day to the fullest.

John will be remembered for his kind heart, quick wit, and passion for cars. He was...

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025

Gary Lee Highsmith (70), born on November 7, 1954, in Washington, D.C., was called to his eternal home on September 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his loving family, including his daughters, Courtney (Kenny Mazzone) and Katelynn (Joseph Wilson) Highsmith; his grandchildren, Harrison, Brooks, and Kendall; his partner, Mary Whitney; his brother, Glenn...

Sep 26, 2025

On September 26, 2025, the final chapter closed on the remarkable life of Rose Annette Ruen, 86, of Glen Burnie, Maryland — a retired teacher, a former member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, and lifelong lover of stories, whether found in books or on the silver screen.Rose's story began on a Spring morning in Philadelphia, where she grew up...

Sep 26, 2025

Wisdom 7:22-32 or 15:1-6; Psalm 37:1-10

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"They that hope in Lord will renew their strength,

they will soar as with eagles and wings; they will run and

not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31

Sometimes during the month of November 1936, Willie B. and Athlene Harris Shyne planted a bed of daisies and on July 23, 1937 up blossom a special...

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 25, 2025

Natalie Telles DeCouto, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 25, 2025. 

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of John and Mary Telles. It was in her hometown that she met her future husband, David DeCouto, Jr., when he gave her marimba lessons. After David’s return from service in the Korean War, they...

Sep 24, 2025

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Sep 20, 2025

Sep 20, 2025

Please Click here to view the services for Mr. Richard Shields, Sr. on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12pm.

Richard Essington Shields, Sr., born in 1937 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Ola Mae Campbell and William Mills, graduated from Altoona High School in 1956 before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army Military Police from 1961 to...

Sep 19, 2025

Gail Ann Edwards passed away suddenly on September 19, 2025 in Lanham, Maryland at the age of 78.

She is survived by her husband, John Edwards and her son, Scott Edwards. Predeceased by her parents, William Horace Soper and Margaret Soper. Survived by her sister, Mellie Lindenberger (predeceased brother-in-law Philip Lindenberger); predeceased sister Sondra Sewell (brother-in-law Philip Sewell); and many nieces...

Sep 18, 2025

Maria N. Sfondilis, 82 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Maria was born on November 2, 1942, to Nicholas and Panagiota Karvounis in Sparta, Greece. She and her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1958. In 1964, she met and married her loving husband, John Sfondilis. She was the loving wife of John Sfondilis for 61...

Sep 18, 2025

Sep 17, 2025

William “Bill” Lawton Pierce, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland. A man of great intellect, humor, and kindness, Bill lived a life full of adventure, achievement, and love for his family.

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, Bill grew up with a passion for sports and learning. At Boston Latin School, he played freshman...

Sep 15, 2025

RUTH M BERNARD

Died peacefully and went to heaven on Sept. 15, 2025. Survived by her son Marcel Bernard and wife Lynn, and two adult children Christopher and Melissa. Ruth was retired living in Crofton, MD. Ruth was a librarian, great wife and mom. Loving husband Pat Bernard passed in 2018. We will miss Ruth immensely. Will receive friends and family...

Sep 14, 2025

Vivian (Bibbie) Warden was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters and brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Jaimi and Bibbie D., and her granddaughter, Alison. She is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

She enjoyed gardening and playing with her power tools, the beach, sewing with her granddaughter, going to the Sugarloaf Crafts Fair, and...

Sep 13, 2025

For those not able to attend the service in person, please click on the link below. The livestream will begin at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2025.

https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25093806603203

Gladys Bernadine James was born on January 27, 1948, in Charlotteville, a small fishing village nestled “beyond God’s back” in Tobago. A child of salt air and mango trees, she grew up watching the...