Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Thomas Ray Zook “Tommie” gained his heavenly wings on April 5, 2021 at the age of 70 after battling ALS. He was born February 2, 1951 in Riverdale, Maryland. Tommie is the son of the late Ray Zook and Helen Rhoads.

Growing up, he attended Beltsville Elementary school where he was a Sergeant in the safety patrol....

Apr 4, 2021

David is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Merrill and Mrs. Nellie McFadden (Nanny), a grandson Tyler David McFadden and his beloved dog Dallas (Dallie-Girl). He is survived by his wife of 42 years Melody McFadden and his children David McFadden married to Ashley (Magill). Shelley McFadden (Jason Smith) and Christopher McFadden married to Hayley (Kline). He has...

Mar 27, 2021

Faith Mackay, our dear Mom, went to Heaven on Saturday, March 27th.  She was truly the image of a "Lady" always prim and proper from head to toe.  We did have warning signs and we were all able to spend more time with her over the last 5 weeks.  I had to take my time in posting, due to...

Mar 25, 2021

Angela Nancy Celentano, better know as “Ma” was a woman with a heart of gold. Always smiling, kind, caring, warm and so selflessly giving of herself. You could never visit her and leave empty handed. Whether it be a meal she would send home with you or something she found while out shopping. She was born in Washington, D.C....

Mar 25, 2021

Simon McDonald Benjamin, of Adelphi, MD, was the second child of the late Bernard Benjamin and Henrietta Baptiste on October 28, 1932 in San Fernando, Trinidad. Simon died peacefully in hospice care at the Casey House in Rockville, MD on March 25, 2021. Simon attended school at Rambert R.C. in Rambert Village, South Trinidad. After completing his primary studies, he...

Mar 25, 2021

After 98 years, Mary Johnson takes her place of repose with the multitude of those already passed whom she loved. She lived with kindness and generosity and tolerance and courage and humility. She shared herself with everyone who had the great fortune to have her in their...

Mar 21, 2021

Jesse Warren Hardisty was born to the late Clayton Leroy Hardisty and Harriet Louise (Wells) Hardisty on May 11, 1968 and gained his heavenly wings on March 21, 2021. He received Christ at an early age under the guidance of his mother and father. He was baptized on October 22, 1968 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, in Beltsville Maryland. Jesse...

Mar 20, 2021

Joan Ciango Sheehan

It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Joan C. Sheehan announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, March 20, 2021 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Joan resided in both Beltsville, MD and Ocean City, MD.

Beloved wife of the late James Sheehan.  Devoted mother of Kathleen, Susan,...

Mar 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Reginald Frederick Martin Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 18, 2021

Florence Murphy Ray peacefully passed away in Bethesda, MD at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on March 18, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Columbus, GA to the late Rev. Robert (Sr) and Viola Murphy. She graduated from Spencer High School in Columbus, GA in 1966 and received her B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Troy...

Mar 17, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Dominic Joseph Vicino passed away peacefully at age 102 in Hollywood, Florida. Born on September 28, 1918 in the District of Columbia, he was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Josephine (Foresta) and sister Elizabeth Lucy. A veteran of the Second World War, he proudly served in the United States Navy on...

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara was escorted to her eternal home and rest on the morning of March 15, 2021. Her escort was sent from the WORD, Isaiah 41:13. The peacefulness of her passing provided us a comforting assurance.

Barbara was the loving wife of Jim Wilder for the past 48½ years. Mother of Richard M. Ballard, Jr.; Jerry C. Ballard...

Mar 15, 2021

Russell Martin Caudill, III, 52, of Riverdale, MD passed away on March 15, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Russell was born on May 27, 1968 to Patrice Hawes and Russell Martin Caudill Jr. in Cheverly, MD and was in the Bladensburg High School class of 1986. After graduation, he worked in a number of different...

Mar 14, 2021

Fonnie Berlene (Southerland) Skillman, 91, passed away on 14 March 2021.

Fonnie was born to George Southerland and Dora (Williams) Southerland on the 16th of December, 1929 in Mt. Olive, NC and was the eldest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, retired Air Force Major William Chase Skillman...

Mar 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcy R. Korf Chang. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.