OBITUARIES

Dec 26, 2024

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Willard K. Davis of Greenbelt, MD, father of Will Jr. (Kathy), Michael (Lorraine), Angela Davis, stepdaughter, Christy (Gary) Cupp; brother of David (Mary Jo), Lois (Victor) Kirk, and brother in law Patrick Moore. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we regret to announce the passing of Knellar Andrew Theophilus Gumbs, who died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Maryland at the age of 70.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria Stevens and Melvin Gumbs. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa Wabingga Lugue

Teresa Wabingga Lugue, a loving, kindhearted, strong and selfless soul, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by those who cherished her most. She joined her late husband Benigno Lampa Lugue; and now, most recently, her daughter, Lisajean Lugue Safford. She was not only a devoted mother but...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

Norma Lucille “Sister” Clark passed away on December 21st, 2024, 1:30 AM at Baltimore Washington Medical Center Hospital. Born a witch on Halloween night, October 31, 1957 to her adoring parents Frank Clark and Norma Lee Clark. She was a graduate of Du Val Senior High School, and has her Bachelors and more degrees than her family can count from...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Stella V. Clark, who left us on December 20, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. With her unique New York accent, she fondly recounted her joyful moments spent playing hopscotch with her...

Dec 20, 2024

Jeanne Marie Channon Edwards (July 14, 1925 – December 20, 2024)

“Life is but melting snow” – Zen Monk poem

On Friday, December 20, 2024, Jeanne passed away at the age of 99 ½ at Collington Episcopal Life Community in Bowie, Maryland.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Victoria Edwards (Lorian Lipton) and Elise Snight (Gary); grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Snight, Ryan...

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

This amazing, strong man, Anthony E. Beall, Sr.! Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Brother-in-law, Godfather, Uncle, and Friend; completed his over 15 year battle with Multiple Myeloma on Thursday, December 19th, surrounded by love, at 1:40pm. He's known as a farmer, firefighter, mechanic, bus driver, and "Mayor of Mitchellville". There is no measurement for the depth of...

Dec 18, 2024

Please click here to view the services for Larson Jones on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am.

On December 18,2024 in Sarasota, Florida, Larson H Jones passed away from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Washington, DC, May 24, 1938, he spent his childhood years living in Washington, DC. Atlanta, Georgia, and several areas throughout Maryland. He served 2 years in...

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Fredrick Richard Wentland, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away on December 18, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on December 26, 1938, in Rossford, Ohio he was the son of the late Fred and Jane (Richards) Wentland.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife, Milagros Wentland; his children, Kathy Lyng of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Dan Wentland of Westminster, Maryland; six grandchildren; and...

Dec 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound love, that we announce the passing of Paul J. “P.J.” Trainor Jr., 51, of Dunkirk, Maryland, on December 17, 2024.

P.J. was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and a respected member of the law enforcement community, leaving behind a legacy of courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public safety for 28...

Dec 17, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Hiroko Vertuno

January 21, 1937 - December 15, 2024

Hiroko Vertuno, of Bowie, Maryland, died on December 15, 2024, at age 87. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan on January 21,1937, to Hisashi and Shuku Horikawa and named after the city of her birth. During World War II, the family moved to the countryside, returning to the city some years after the...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Ann Irene Rice Gough passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Salem, Massachusetts on December 10, 1933, the second of five children, Ann developed her lifelong values of family, faith, and hard work.

In 1954, Ann relocated to Washington, D.C. to begin a new chapter, accepting a position with the FBI. During her tenure,...