OBITUARIES

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

Frank Mbah was born on October 6, 2000, in Cameroon. From a young age, Frank was known for his determination, kindness, and deep sense of responsibility toward his family. He carried big dreams—not only for himself, but for those he loved back home.

At just 17 years old, Frank made the courageous decision to travel to the United States to build...

Dec 15, 2025

Vincent Peter Barnaba, age 89, August 28, 1936 – December 15, 2025, of Bowie, Maryland passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025.

Vince is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Connie L. Barnaba, his son Michael Barnaba, his daughter in-law Tamar Barnaba and grandson Vincent M. Barnaba, all of Potomac, MD, as well as his sister Mary Zarcone of...

Dec 15, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. John Clemons on Sunday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm. 



John Wesley Clemons, Jr.

 Born August 21, 1942, in Barnesville, Georgia, John was the beloved son of the late John W. Clemons Sr. and Bernice Freeman. After his parents’ divorce, his mother married Julius Banks, expanding John’s family with six siblings: Reuben Banks, Emory...

Dec 15, 2025

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that a donation be made to the Akinwande Jonah Dorsainvil Odulate's 529 plan or tothe Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Cynthia's name.

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Dec 13, 2025

The service will also be livestreamed on Jan. 3, 2026 at 2 P.M.  Please click on this link

Jed Karl Erickson, 77, of Millville, Delaware, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by loving family. Before moving to the Bethany Beach area in Delaware 7 years ago, he resided in New Carrollton, Crofton and Bowie, Maryland.Jed was born...

Dec 13, 2025

Cecilia Karilyn Sciré Balzer passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2025, just a day after celebrating her 82nd birthday surrounded by beloved family. Born on December 12, 1943, in Akeley, Minnesota, Cecilia lived a life rich in creativity, service, and love.

A woman of many talents and boundless curiosity, Cecilia cultivated beauty wherever she went. She enthusiastically shared her...

Dec 12, 2025

Inez Martin Love was born on January 11, 1930, in Fluvanna County, Virginia, the ninth of eleven children born to the late Phil Martin and Ruth Morris Martin. She peacefully went to her heavenly home on December 12, 2025. At the age of nine, Inez and her family moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, where she spent her formative years. She was...

Dec 12, 2025

Katherine M. Britt was born to Virginia Porter and Howard Manns on June 29, 1926, in Dumfries, Virginia and passed away on December 12, 2025 in Bowie, Maryland. She spent her youth on her family’s farm, creating lifelong memories playing with her siblings and cousins while supporting her beloved grandfather, William Henry Miller.  Among her fondest childhood memories were tending...

Dec 11, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Tirone Haimanchandra on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm.

Tirone Adil Haimanchandra, affectionately known as Joey, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 37. He was born on January 30, 1988, in Washington, D.C., to Zaleena Bellinger. From the age of two, Elliott Bellinger entered his life as...

Dec 11, 2025

KITTY PHILLIPS POTEAT

Kitty Phillips Poteat, 82, a resident of Bowie, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of Paul (Eddie); loving mother of Michele and Jason Poteat, both of Bowie; and cherished grandmother of Stephanie Cizek of Westminster, MD. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Phillips and mother, Helen Taylor...

Dec 10, 2025

Joseph H. Novotny (Joe), age 86, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Joe lived a life defined by service, family, faith, and community.

Joe is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Messenger; his sons Joseph Raymond Novotny (Lisa), Jeffrey Thomas Novotny, and Matthew Francis Novotny, Sr. (June); his granddaughter/daughter Malarie Patricia Zeeks; granddaughters Felicia Adele...

Dec 9, 2025

John T. Christopoulos passed peacefully on December 9, 2025. Beloved husband of Georgia Christopoulos, loving father of Eleni (Robert) and Joann (Nic), cherished grandfather of Kameron, Korbin, Emily, and Johnny and beloved brother of the late Louis, James, George, Bessie and Sophie.

The family requests relatives and friends to visit the Greek Orthodox Cemetery Chapel at 5917 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore,...

Dec 8, 2025

Suzan Stephenson, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Adelphi, Maryland. She was born on December 1, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, the first daughter of William Gowing and Susan (Freeland) Stephenson. Suzan grew up in Harwinton, Connecticut, graduating from Lewis S. Mills Regional High School and earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine....

Dec 8, 2025

With deep sorrow, yet in the hope of the Resurrection, the Ohia family announces the passing of Sir Bennett Chudi Ohia (Ugochinyere I of Isiokpo).Born on March 7, 1951, in Urualla, Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State, to the late William Ohia and Elizabeth Ohia (née Ubajekwe), Sir Bennett was a devoted Catholic, community leader, and man of service.He...

Dec 8, 2025

All services will be held in Memphis, TN.  

Dec 7, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Annie Dixon on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm.



Annie Belle Knight Dixon (Belle) was born on March 20, 1937 to Sarah Elizabeth Bullock Knight and Walter Knight. Raised on the family farm in Scotland Neck, North Carolina (NC), Belle received her early education in the Halifax County, NC Public School System....

Dec 6, 2025

Nicholas Gloster Poindexter Keith was born to Nicholas Poindexter and Mildred Gloster Keith November 11,1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father died before Nick was born. His mother then married Harold Keith. His mother Mildred died when Nick was 11 years of age. His step father married Margorie Keith and Nick lived with his step parents until he completed high school....

Dec 6, 2025

John Ralph Wahl, Sr., 83 

July 14, 1942 – December 6, 2025

John Ralph Wahl, Sr., 83, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 14, 1942, in Washington, D.C., John lived a life marked by dedication, service, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.

A proud United States Marine, John...

Dec 5, 2025

Ann Christine Wiseman was born on October 21, 1953, in Annapolis and spent her life in Gambrills, Maryland. As a teenager, she found joy helping at the Summer Garden Theatre in Annapolis. After graduating from high school in 1971, she began her career with Scott Allen Sailmakers. She married in 1974 and soon put her creativity and skill to work...