OBITUARIES

Mar 18, 2025

Ellen Marie “Nan” Jerrick passed away peacfully at home with her family at her side on March 18, 2025, of complications from a stroke. She fought bravely for nearly five months before her body, but not her spirit, gave out. A loving mother and a doting grandmother, Ellen cherished time with family and friends above all else. She was the...

Mar 18, 2025

Gerard “Jerry” Edward Murchie

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerard E. Murchie at his home on March 18, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1938, Jerry grew up a Brooklyn Dodgers’ fan and went to games at Ebbets Field. He graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School where he was a member of the track...

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Anne Mills Keder passed from this earth suddenly on March 17, 2025 .She is survived by her beloved husband, Anthony A. Keder, and their two sons David and Joseph, as well as by her grandson Isaac. She is also survived by her sister Ellen, brother David, their spouses and other family members.

Anne worked for 37 years at the Prince Georges...

Mar 17, 2025

Martha Leticia Chevez de Garcia was the embodiment of love and sincerity. She was a pure soul who found strength in kindness. Although she passed away on March 17th, 2025. The seeds of love she sowed during her 52 years on this earth will continue to bloom for generations to come. Her husband Luis Chevez and their sons, Luis Chevez...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 16, 2025

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Kedar Sharma. The Live Stream will begin at 10:30am on Friday, March 21st, 2025.

Mr. Kedar Nath Sharma, born to Shri Dwarka Nath Mohley and Shrimathi Shanti Devi Mohley, was eldest of nine children; four brothers and five sisters. Born in the pre-partition era of India, Mr....

Mar 15, 2025

Okeysha “Keysha” Yashica Brooks-Coley 

December 5, 1975 – March 15, 2025 

Bowie, Maryland

Okeysha “Keysha” Yashica Brooks-Coley was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 5, 1975. A woman of deep faith, she saw the beauty of life, greeting each day with joy and embracing life’s challenges with unwavering grace. Her life is a testament to her love—for family, service, and the causes she...

Mar 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Isabella Macpherson passed away peacefully at Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility in Crofton on March 15, 2025 at the age of 94.

She was the devoted wife of the late Duncan G. Macpherson whom she was married to for 34 years. She is survived by her two loving sons, Bruce Macpherson (Linda) and Ian Macpherson, grandson Bradley Macpherson (Amanda) and great...

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alton Lee Beard at home on March 11, 2025. Born in Washington, DC in 1933, Al grew up in the vibrant city that shaped his early years. He graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 1953, shortly before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he proudly served his...

Mar 9, 2025

William “Bill” L. Love passed away on March 9, 2025, at his assisted living facility, Morningside House of Laurel, in Laurel, MD.

Born in Blanche, North Carolina and raised in Danville, VA, Bill was the son of the late William W. Love and Mabel Hodnett (nee Long). He graduated from North Carolina A&T, located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bill moved to...

Mar 9, 2025

Veralee Hedrick passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2025 at the age of 92.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Hedrick.  She is survived by her four children, Susan Hedrick, Sheila Sutphin (D.L.), Larry Hedrick (Sharon), and Dawn Hedrick, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in...

Mar 6, 2025

Frederick “Fred” James Menosky, a devoted father and grandfather, proud Slovak-American, and lifelong lover of the sea, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Peter Menosky and Margaret Brooks, Fred was raised in the Lordship section of Stratford, where his love for the ocean and maritime adventures began. He attended...

Mar 6, 2025

Nora (Ellinor) Myers, devoted English teacher and lifelong lover of literature and the arts, passed away March 6th at the age of 75.

Born in Baltimore on August 10, 1949, Nora discovered early a passion for language that would guide her entire life. For over 30 years, she taught English at Parkville High School and Dumbarton Jr. High in Baltimore County,...

Mar 5, 2025

Kennard “Ken” Haskins, born on June 5, 1973, in Washington, DC, was a man whose life radiated kindness, curiosity, and joy. He graduated from Eastern High School and later studied Computer Programming at Strayer College. Ken’s love for technology shaped his career, including a 10-year tenure at Inovalon, where he advanced to Supervisor in the Technology Department and served as...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Charles Logan Dunfee, affectionately known as “Chuck” and “Pap”, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was surrounded by family and close friends and is now with his Savior, Jesus Christ and his precious wife, Georgia, who preceded him in death by only 16 days.

Chuck was born on February 19, 1933, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, he was the cherished son...

Mar 5, 2025

Jean Hall, 95, passed away peacefully in Annapolis, Maryland, on March 5, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1929, in Durham, North Carolina, to Clyde and Mabel Bennett. In 1939, Jean moved with her family to Washington, D.C., where she spent a few years before relocating to Maryland.

Jean married Richard H. Hall on September 30, 1949, and together they...

Mar 5, 2025

PAUL MERLE MCCOY

June 1940 – March 2025

Paul Merle McCoy, 84, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully in March 2025 following a short illness. Born in Amsbry, Pennsylvania, in June 1940, he moved with his family to Maryland in 1945. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force before building a lifelong career in data processing and government contracting....