OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2025

Anthony Steeple, an avid reader and historian, was born December 4, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Steeple and Mazie Bishop Steeple. He was nurtured and raised by loving parents. Subsequently, Mazie married Lawrence Jennings and Anthony was blessed that the embracing support continued. He certainly blessed his blended family of the Steeple, Bishop and Jennings, who all...

Oct 6, 2025

Bernard Francis Duck, Jr.

Bernard Francis Duck, Jr. of Bowie, Maryland passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the age of 83. Born on June 3, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the eldest of the seventeen children born to Ruth Marie (née Langenderfer) and Bernard Francis Duck, Sr.

His family moved several times in his early years, moving first to...

Oct 5, 2025

Christine Elizabeth Rhodes, daughter of the late James Sharpe and Anner (Winzar) Sharpe, was born on April 25, 1947, in Washington, D.C. She had four siblings: Howard, Michael (deceased), Maurice (deceased), and Shirley (deceased). She graduated from Martha Murray Washington Vocational High School and went on to the ITT Career Institute in Washington, D.C., where she received certificates in Bookkeeping...

Oct 4, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Thomas W "Tom" Cregon

Born in Washington, D.C. on November 16, 1959, Tom lived a full and joyful life rooted in loyalty, humor, and love for family and friends. For over forty years, he worked as an engineer in Washington, D.C.,...

Oct 3, 2025

James Ryan April, lovingly known as Jamie, passed away peacefully at home in Clermont, Florida on October 3, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. He was 44 years old.

Born on January 24, 1981, in Silver Spring, Maryland, Jamie brought joy, humor, and a deep sense of compassion into the world from the very beginning. Though he lived with a major...

Oct 3, 2025

Otis Hall, 78, lovingly known as "Big O", passed away on Friday, October 03, 2025, at his home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland after his courageous battle with cancer. He was not alone but surrounded by his wife of 41-years, daughters, and grandchildren who loved him dearly. 

Although he was born in Wilcoe, West Virginia on February 23, 1947 to Lila Hall,...

Oct 3, 2025

For those unable to attend the services in person, the services will be livestreamed on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at 4 pm.

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Home Going Celebration

Sunrise: February 13, 1966 Sunset: October 3, 2025

Charles Earl Murphy

Service

Saturday, October 11, 2025

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Beall Funeral Home

6512 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20715

Chief Apostle Ida Ruth Lusby, Officiating



Order of Service

 Processional The Family

Scripture Reading

 Old Testament:...

Oct 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

Anna Lee Clark, age 92, passed away on October 1st, 2025 in gambrills MD. Anna Survived by her 3 children, 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Husband Charles Clark, her eldest son Charles Jr. and grandson Timothy.

Anna was born on February 11th, in 1933 in Washington DC. To Homer and Anne Hughes. Anna...

Sep 30, 2025

Candelaria Parada Hernández, 91, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of El Salvador, passed away on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her beloved homeland.

Born in El Salvador in 1933, Candelaria lived a life defined by extraordinary sacrifice and resilience. In 1952, she married the love of her life, Jose Dolores Hernández, and together they built a family...

Sep 30, 2025

In loving memory of MaryAnn Rusz who died peacefully on September 30, 2025.  She is survived by her two daughters, Diane (Randy) Bollinger and Linda (Gerard) Thibault, her grandchildren, Kelsey (Kyle) Gelnett, Jonathan Thibault, Sara Bollinger and Laurel Bollinger, her great grandchildren, Evelyn, Amelia and Cody.

MaryAnn had a very full and active life.  She was a medical assistant in charge...

Sep 29, 2025

Sep 29, 2025

Jonathon “Jon” William Fowler was born at Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C., on September 30, 1996, to Daniel Robert Fowler and Christine Patrice Fowler-Moreland. He was the beloved middle child—brother to Matthew Daniel Fowler and his wife, Kayle, and their son, Steven; and sister, Kaitlyn Marie Fowler.

Although Jon’s life was tragically cut short the day before his 29th birthday, he...

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...