OBITUARIES

Aug 23, 2025

For those unable to attend the service in person please click here to view the services livestreamed on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 3 pm.

Elaine Delores Rhodes was born July 15, 1939 to Willard and Pearl McGoy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She was the third child in her family and had three siblings - her older sister, Shirley; older...

Aug 22, 2025

Virginia Marie Cramer, a cherished educator and beloved matriarch, passed peacefully at her home in Bowie, Maryland, on August 22, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on February 6, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Virginia's journey through life was as vibrant as her personality, captivating all those fortunate enough to know her.

Virginia's passion for education shaped her career as a...

Aug 21, 2025

William Edward Mason, Sr. passed away on August 21, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Ruth (Moore) Mason, his father George Bell Mason, his son William Edward Mason, Jr. and his wife of 62 years Delores Mason.  Mason (Sonny) leaves behind his son, Michael Mason, his daughter Mikki (Mason) Tompkins, his grandson Donte' Mason-Carter, his great...

Aug 21, 2025

With profound love and sorrow, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Beverly Jeanne Raye Jones—a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, educator, and friend. Beverly passed away peacefully at her home in Bowie, Maryland, on August 21, 2025, with her loving and devoted daughter, Sammie Johnson, by her side.

Born on November 21, 1938, in Lexington, Kentucky, Beverly was...

Aug 20, 2025

Rosa Etta Douglas was born on April 13, 1927 in Mitchellville, Maryland to the late John and Rosetta Stewart.  She departed this life on Wednesday morning August 20, 2025 at Sligo Creek Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma Park, MD.

She attended elementary school at Oak Grove Elementary School in Mitchellville, Maryland.  She went on to attend Douglas Jr. & Sr. High School...

Aug 19, 2025

Aug 19, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Barbara Maria Wojnowski, affectionately known as “Basia,” who left us on August 19, 2025, at the age of 75. Barbara was known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and quiet grace that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Barbara’s story is best told through the loving and vibrant...

Aug 17, 2025

Ollen Augustus Dupree Jr., 83, went to heaven on August 17, 2025, from his home in Bowie Maryland with his family by his side.

He was known as Junior, by everyone who knew him prior to his professional life in Washington, D.C. After that he was called, Du, Dup or Dupree. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Little Washington,...

Aug 17, 2025

     Elizabeth Ann Murphy “Betty” Cunningham, 96, passed away peacefully August 17, 2025. Betty was born in Boston, Massachusetts, December 12, 1928, to Patrick and Margaret (Concannon) Murphy. Betty graduated from Watertown High School in 1947 and worked as a dental hygienist after attending Bosting School of Nursing. In 1952 she married Joseph Antony Cunningham. They traveled extensively throughout...

Aug 16, 2025

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Tony Lopez (who some called Collie), son of the late Noel & Bernice Elizabeth Lopez, was born on April 12, 1955, in Jamaica, West Indies and transitioned to eternal rest on August 16, 2025 at INOVA Hospital...

Aug 14, 2025

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Jones, Jr. The Live Stream will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 20th.

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In Loving Memory of Charles Benjamin Jones, Jr .

Charles Benjamin Jones, Jr., often referred to as Charlie, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:12 a.m. at the University of Maryland Regional...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert James Goode Sr. passed away on August 14, 2025. He is predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Moon) Goode, his father, John Goode, his sisters, Louann Robertson and Cindy Jenkins as well as his wife, of almost 58 years, Patricia (Wright) Goode. He leaves behind his brother John Buck Goode of Rex Georgia and his wife Sharron, his children, Robert...

Aug 11, 2025

Karen Lily Stockinger, 77, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born November 24, 1947, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Jorgen and Johanna Nielsen. She made Bowie her home for more than 35 years, building a life centered on family, faith, and community.

For many years, Karen ran an in-home daycare, caring for countless...

Aug 10, 2025

Jackson C. Rapp, Sr.

September 20, 1958 – August 10, 2025

Jackson Clinton Rapp, Sr. passed peacefully in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by loved ones on the afternoon of Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Jackson is preceded in death by his parents, Lee A. Rapp, Sr. and Hilda (Cottrill) Rapp. He is survived by his two sons, Jackson C. Rapp Jr. and Joseph Lee Rapp...

Aug 8, 2025

Harvey Behrend, 82, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on August 8, 2025.

Harv was born on October 22, 1942, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the son of Ervin and Bertha (Thede) Behrend. He was raised on a small farm, and after graduating from Marinette High School, enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 1964, right before he started his senior...

Aug 7, 2025

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, George G. Angelopoulos, 54, of Lanham, Maryland, suddenly and unexpectedly left his earthly home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, in his eternal home in heaven. George was born on January 31, 1971 in Washington, D.C. at Providence Hospital to George and Mary Angelopoulos, both of whom preceded him in death.

George attended...

Aug 6, 2025

Bonnie was born on January 5, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of James Earl and Lucille Smith. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1960. Bonnie worked in a variety of jobs, putting herself through college course by course, eventually earning her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore County while working full time and raising two...

Aug 5, 2025

Aug 5, 2025

Linda C. Thigpen, cherished wife, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland, at the age of 69. Born on April 26, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, Linda's journey through life was a tapestry woven with love, faith, and creativity.

Linda was a nurturing and inspiring presence in the lives of everyone who knew her. As...

Aug 4, 2025

Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, 69, passed away quietly at her home in Stafford, VA on Monday, August 4, 2025.  

Phyllis loved things that she could learn from: reading books, watching the news, and traveling.  She also enjoyed listening to music. She was a very caring and sharing soul.  Over the years, she helped so many with so much and never had any...