OBITUARIES

Richard T. Gibson

Richard T. Gibson

Oct 29, 2010

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Melissa Sharon Wenrich

Melissa Sharon Wenrich

Oct 29, 2010

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Nancy C. O'Neill

Nancy C. O'Neill

Oct 28, 2010

Nancy O'Neill, a pianist and organist in Bowie, MD passed away on October 28th due to a stroke. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John O'Neill, a brother, Harold Clough Jr. and his family, her eldest son John and his wife Ellen, her son Douglas and his wife Valerie, her daughter Elizabeth ("Beth") Day and her husband...

James William Moore, Jr.

James William Moore, Jr.

Oct 28, 2010

On Thursday, October 28, 2010, James W. Moore(Jim) of Lanham, MD passed away. He was the beloved husband of Helen L Moore and loving father to Lisa Duke, James J. Moore and Rebecca Moore. He was also the loving step-father of JoAnne Kagle, James Clearwater and Carol Smiroldo. The second child in a series of 7, Jim was the first...

Donald L. Lawson

Donald L. Lawson

Oct 24, 2010

On October 24, 2010, Donald L. Lawson passed away at the Fairfield Nursing Home in Crownsville, MD. Donald was born in Bluefield, WV, graduated from Luther Jackson HS, Merrifield, VA. He attended Hampton Institute in Hampton, VA, went into the US Air Force and served as a cartographer in Germany. He retired from the US Postal Service. He is survived...

Dr. Edward J. Wilson

Dr. Edward J. Wilson

Oct 17, 2010

Dr. Edward J. Wilson, an original resident of Crofton, died on Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was born January 14, 1916 in Ohio. Dr. Wilson worked as a veterinarian for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 30 years. After Federal retirement, he was the Maryland State Veterinarian. He was predeceased by his wife, Antoinette O'Connor Wilson, in 1998, his son,...

Jeanne Ann Schauble

Jeanne Ann Schauble

Oct 8, 2010

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Willie Hilliard, Jr.

Willie Hilliard, Jr.

Oct 8, 2010

Captain Willie Hilliard, Jr. Federal Bureau of Investigation (Retired) On Friday, October 8, 2010 of Springdale, MD. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Taylor-Hilliard, and a daughter Aisha N. Hilliard and her husband Kevin E. Martin of Upper Marlboro, MD; his mother-in-law Lois Garnett of Fredericksburg, VA; four brothers, Rev. Charles Hilliard and his wife Carolyn; Robert, James, Clifton...

Earl M. Ball

Earl M. Ball

Oct 7, 2010

Tech Sgt, Earl M. Ball, USAF (Ret.) On Thursday, October 7, 2010 of Mitchellville, MD. He was retired from Chief Naval Operations. Beloved husband of Pamela M. Ball; loving father of Megan Gaither and her husband Charles, Kevin Ball, Keith Ball, Corey Ball and Andrea Gaines; father-in-law of Raymond Gaines; brother of the late Ralph Ball; grandfather of Damon, Tonda...

Susie G. Claibourn

Susie G. Claibourn

Oct 6, 2010

On Wednesday, October 6, 2010 of Upper Marlboro, MD. Loving mother of James Claibourn (Sallie), Leon Henry (Carolyn), Lolita Henry Anderson, Sheila Claibourn and Orville Claibourn (Rose); dear sister of Maude Jennings Fulton (Marvin), Orville Watkins and the late Blanche Henry, loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church,...

Rita Ann Bacon

Rita Ann Bacon

Oct 5, 2010

Rita Ann Bacon, 57, passed on October 5, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. She was born in Amsterdam, N.Y. and was a 25 year resident of Bowie, Md. Previously of Gloversville, New York. She graduated in 1970 from Gloversville High School, and in 1983 graduated from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. In 1985 she graduated from Suny of Utica. Rita loved...

Andrea O'Brady-Roberts

Andrea O'Brady-Roberts

Oct 3, 2010

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Marian A. Ekers

Marian A. Ekers

Oct 1, 2010

On Friday, October 1, 2010, of Ellicott City, MD and formerly of Lanham, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward "Ted" Ekers; devoted mother of Edward Ekers and his wife Lisa, Cynthia Flynn, Christine Pierre and her husband Michael and Elena Stargel and her husband Scott; dear sister of Dorothy Hathaway. Also survived by 9 loving grandchildren and many loving...

Miyoko Fairman

Miyoko Fairman

Sep 30, 2010

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Gloria Janice Jackson

Gloria Janice Jackson

Sep 30, 2010

On Thursday, September 30, 2010, of Crofton, MD. Loving mother of Aubrey Eugene Jackson (Lisa), Mark Alan Jackson (Lisa) and Nancy Jackson Gruitt (Robert). Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 3:00pm until service...

John E. Zeaser, Jr.

John E. Zeaser, Jr.

Sep 29, 2010

On Thursday, September 29, 2010 of Bowie, MD. Loving father of Mary Lee Z. Walls (Charlie), Elizabeth Nally (Mike) and John E. Zeaser, III (Ann Marie); son of the late John and Lillian Zeaser; brother of Joan Ward, Edward and Donald Zeaser. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain...

Barbara A. Brookens Gourdine

Barbara A. Brookens Gourdine

Sep 28, 2010

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GYSGT Fred J. Lopez

GYSGT Fred J. Lopez

Sep 27, 2010

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Charles A. Jones

Charles A. Jones

Sep 26, 2010

Charles A. Jones (Chuck) was a 48-year resident of Bowie, Maryland. He was originally of Red Wing, Minnesota. Chuck was a U.S. Army veteran and held a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Political Science from the University of Minnesota. He retired from the U.S. Government after 33 years of service. While with the U.S. Government he worked for the...

Maria D. Mecca

Maria D. Mecca

Sep 22, 2010

Following months of declining health, Maria Mecca died peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was 75 years old. Born on June 29, 1935 to Rose Marie and Anthony Rao, Maria grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania with her family including her beloved sisters, Nancy and Cathy and brother, Anthony. She later met and married William A. Mecca Jr., her spouse of...