OBITUARIES

Feb 26, 2022

Gloria A. Pope-Days departed this life on February 26, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Crawford Sr and Mildred Ellerbe, spouses and sister, Gwendolyn. She is survived by her Son, Carlus Ellerbe and Daughter, Gina Rogers; SISTERS: Janice Clark, Angela Tilghman and Sherri Ellerbe. BROTHERS: Crawford Jr, Milton, Edmond, Galen and Brian Ellerbe.   She leaves behind to...

Feb 26, 2022

Angela Anne Byer was born on July 20, 1950 in Saint Anns, Trinidad & Tobago to Charles Byer and Dorothy Joseph.  She left this earth to be with the Lord on February 26, 2022. 

 

Angela has 6 siblings, Ronald Byer, Dianna Byer, Brenda Pearson, Rosalind McFarland, and twin sisters Maureen Byer and Doreen Clarke.  She was recently preceded in...

Feb 26, 2022

Cheryl Ann Trader (Davis), of Shady Side, Maryland, passed peacefully in her home on Saturday February 26, 2022, at the age of 59, after a long and hard-fought battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Cheryl is survived by her loving husband Mark Trader; her mother Martha Davis (Ainsworth); her siblings, Gary Davis, Harry Davis, and Sandra Davis; her children, Michael (Bree) Neal,...

Feb 25, 2022

James Revell Brady, Jr., otherwise known as “Pop,” “Papa Jim,” “Big Jim,” and “Coach Jim,” died on February 25, 2022, at home, surrounded by his large and loving family.

Jim was born on February 24, 1951 in Annapolis, MD to James Revell Brady, Sr., and Doris Deale Brady. Jim spent his early years in Annapolis enjoying outdoor activities including sports...

Feb 25, 2022

Beverly Ann Schilling, age 90, passed away February 25, 2022.  She was just 3 weeks past her 90th birthday. Beverly lived a full, wonderful life. She enjoyed many interests and hobbies, from skeet shooting to getting her private pilot’s license. 

Beverly loved to listen to the radio; and channel WMAL was on every day, as she listened to Harden &...

Feb 21, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Scott Peterson will begin at 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 15th.

Scott Dean Peterson, 52, formerly of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peaceably at home in Asheville, North Carolina on February 21, 2022. Scott was born on April 24, 1969, in...

Feb 19, 2022

George Gazarek, 78, of Accokeek, Maryland, passed away on Saturday morning, February 19, 2022.  He was under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake and his passing was peaceful.

George was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he met the love of his life, Rose Gazarek.  Married for 44 years, they raised a loving son, Jonathan...

Feb 19, 2022

Kathryn Marie Ferrell Crosby of Gambrills, MD entered eternal rest February 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick, and Erma Ferrell. She is survived by her husband Donald F. Crosby, one sister Carolyn Sweeney (John), two daughters Tracy Ferrell Slattery (Jim), Maria Smallenbroek (Robert), two sons Chris Crosby (Betsy) and Michael Crosby (Lisa), one nephew John...

Feb 17, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. James Carroll White will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 2nd.

James Carroll White, born December 27, 1934 in Brandy Station of Culpeper, Virginia to the late Leo White and Mary Frances Mack.  At a very young age, James...

Feb 17, 2022

Johanna M. Palmer passed away on the morning of February 17th, 2022. She was born on November 11th, 1934 in East Durham, New York to Daniel J. and Elizabeth H. Ahern. She grew up in the Catskill Mountains then moved to Washington D.C. where she attended St. Cecilias Catholic School. She married John Tartaglino, had five children and moved to...

Feb 17, 2022

Alfred A. Rocca

October 22, 1935 – February 17, 2022

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Alfred Rocca – beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and Brother Knight, passed away peacefully at his home in Bowie, Maryland.  Fondly known to his family and friends as Al, Big Al, Friendly Al and Rock, he passed away in the home he loved where he...

Feb 15, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. David V. Crisp, Jr. will begin at 12:00pm on Sunday February 27th.

David Vernice Crisp, Jr., (49) of Glenarden Maryland passed away on February 15, 2022 from natural causes. He was born on June 23, 1972, to the late...

Feb 15, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Audrey Mae Murray will begin at 10:00am on Thursday, March 3rd.

 

Audrey Mae Cargill Murray was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  She left this world after a long two-year battle with kidney disease and cancer on...

Feb 15, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Pamela Phillips will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, February 26th.

 

      Pamela M. Phillips, “Cindy” entered the gates of Heaven, February 15th 2022 from COVID19 complications. She was surrounded by her husband and children. She was...

Feb 13, 2022

Shirley Jeffery Howard

Shirley Jeffery Howard, age 93, passed in peace on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at home in Bowie, MD.  Born in Washington, D.C. on February 18, 1928, the daughter of James Hyatt Jeffery and Gladys Norwood Jeffery, formerly of Brookland NE and Chillum, MD.

Shirley was a graduate of McKinley High School in NE Washington in 1945 when life was...

Feb 13, 2022

Tyler Alan Carter, 28, of College Park, Maryland passed away suddenly on February 13, 2022.  Tyler was born on October 11, 1993 in Laurel, MD.

Tyler was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin & friend.   He lit up a room with his goofy laugh, confidence & sense of humor. He was the true meaning of the “Life of the...

Feb 12, 2022

Feb 11, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Steven DeBoard will begin at 12:00pm on Monday, March 21st.

Steven Darrell DeBoard, age 74, of Westminster, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 11, after a long battle against breast cancer. 

Steven was born on...

Feb 10, 2022

Melvin Maurice Marable, beloved husband, father, and grandfather departed this life on Thursday, February 10 at his home in Lanham, Maryland. He was 73 years old.

 

A lifelong learner and devoted family man, Melvin was born on October 5, 1948, in Washington, DC to the late Gus and Lessie Marable. He grew up in Trinidad, a working-class neighborhood in...

Feb 10, 2022

Nancy was born in Williamsville, New York. She graduated from Smith College in 1951 with a BA in Sociology and then completed her Master’s from Syracuse University, with additional post-graduate work completed at the University of Maryland.

She married in 1952 to John Warner Wilson Sr. (deceased). They lived in Syracuse, New York for 14 years before moving for a...