Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lydia Valeria Forjoe. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. “God be with you until we meet again.”

Jun 28, 2023

Sharon Walton was a beloved Mom, Memaw, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, and it is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing on the afternoon of June 28, 2023, at her home just as she had wished.

Sharon Lee Walton was born on August 29, 1945, in Washington D.C. to Henry “Blackie” Ogden and Harriett Natalie...

Jun 27, 2023

Henry Francis Rego of Adelphi, Maryland passed away on June 27, 2023. Henry is survived by his wife Nioty Nirmola Rego, his father Nicholas Rego, his brothers Ronjon Rego & Santosh Rego, his sister Filomena Rego and Charles, Rotna Agnes, John K., Dominic and Vincent Rego. Henry is preceded in death by his mother Teresa Rego.

Jun 26, 2023

James H. Hedrick passed away on June 26, 2023. Jim/Jimmy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diana, daughters Lauren (Mike) and Kathryn (Matthew), and granddaughters (Jane, Ivy, and Eleanor), as well as numerous friends and family members including his siblings Tom (Renae), Charlotte (Ed), and Carolyn (John).

Proud to be raised in Buena Vista, Virginia,...

Jun 25, 2023

Richard Paul Coates passed away on June 25, 2023 (age 90) at home. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Catherine Coates, son Robert Coates, daughters Stacey Puryear and Antionette. Grandfather of Kinston & Marley Coates. Richard was born on Dec. 24,1932 in Pittsburg, Pa. He worked various jobs as a teenager before enlisting in the Army...

Jun 24, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Tom DIaz passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, with his family at his side in his home in Beltsville, MD. Born September 1, 1937 in NY, NY to the late Mr. Jacob Notkowitz and Ms. Carmen Marquez. Being born and raised in New York explains why he was...

Jun 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Rafael Adolfo Tobar Ascencio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 23, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ramon E. Escobar- Sanchez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2023

Mary Lou was the youngest of six children born on February 22, 1961, to William B. Barkley, Sr. and Mary Louise (Day) Barkley.  Both parents and brother Richard predeceased her. She is survived by husband Garey Bennington, daughter, Alyson (Jeremy), granddaughter Nora Leigh, and four brothers and sisters: Lynda (Alan) Wheeler, Susan (Frank) Hunter, William B. (Sally) Barkley, Jr.,...

Jun 17, 2023

Christine Marie Szewczyk (née Patchan) departed from this earth and into the arms of God on Saturday, June 17, 2023 after a year-long battle with leukemia.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, Rev. Deacon William, her loving children - Rachel (Wesley), Jacob (Christina), Joseph, and Paul (Lela), and her blithesome granddaughter, Evangeline. She also...

Jun 15, 2023

Donald Allen White, age 91, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Silver Spring, MD, four weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was buried at a private ceremony with military honors on June 23, 2023, at the Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. A memorial service will be held at the Riderwood Village Chapel (Silver Spring, MD) at...

Jun 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Baptist Rozario. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlotte Sasu Buruwah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2023

In loving memory of Robert “Bob” Arthur Gill, who passed away June 3, 2023, after a brief battle with lung cancer.  He died peacefully and surrounded by his close family. Bob is predeceased by his sister, Patricia Sneddon, and his parents, William Albert Gill Jr. and Bonita Gladys Ward. He is survived by his brother, Ward Gill (Sharon) of...

Jun 3, 2023

Constance May Lawrence (nee Grace) was born on April 15, 1936 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Cyril Edgar and Elma Louise Grace, the second of five children with siblings Claire, Louis, Clive and Michael. A bright young woman, she earned the Royal Society of Arts certifications while attending Kingston Technical High School. After high school at a time...

May 31, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Michelle Diane Thomas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 30, 2023

Diana Sue Young of Beltsville, MD passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert S. Young, brother William Jerry Moore and sister Margaret Khuene.

Sue is lovingly remembered by her siblings Richard (Sue) Moore, Carolyn Jean McAfee, Gloria (Lou) Schwepker, sons Thomas M. (Denise) Young and Patrick L. Young, grandchildren...

May 29, 2023

On Monday, May 29 . Elmore R. Adams peacefully departed this life after a long, tiring illness.

Elmore was born on October 21, 1934 to Warner and Mazie Adams he was the youngest child of three . He had two sisters Hattie and Betty. He was raised in the Lakeland community of College Park, Md. After graduating...

May 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Denny Dorsey our beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on May 28, 2023 at the age of 76.

Bob was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on September 14, 1946. He was the first child of Robert and Inez Dorsey. Bob was a resident of Berwyn Heights, MD. He was one...

May 25, 2023

Anita Elaine Massey Obarakpor was a beautiful soul. A devoted spouse, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this earth to join the angels by God’s side on May 25, 2023. She was 66 years old, born October 15, 1956.

Her parents were Walter and Dorothy Massey of Mayo, Florida where Anita was born. She had four...