OBITUARIES

Aug 17, 2018

Helen Teresa (Bauer) Watkins of Bowie, MD, wife of the late John T. Watkins, Sr. died peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 after a brief illness. She is survived by her children John (Margaret), James (Somaya), Susan (Leiss), Stephen (MaryAnn), Francis (Lynne), and Timothy (Susan), 15 grandchildren, Thomas, John, James, Katie, Matthew, Patrick, Marissa, Sarah, Alayna, Heather Anne, Megan, Timothy...

Aug 17, 2018

On Friday, August 17, 2018, Joseph (Joe) Kaye, 73, passed away peacefully with his entire family at his side, just as he would’ve wanted. Joe is survived by his wife Pamela B. (Davis) Kaye of 50 years: an anniversary they just celebrated big in May. Joe is also survived his five children, Joeley B. (Kaye) O’Grady, Harmony K. (Kaye) Campbell,...

Aug 14, 2018

On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, a much-loved mother, sister, aunt, friend and matriarch of our Kentucky family, Katie Coleman, passed away peacefully in Bowie, Maryland.  She was born to the late Guy and Alice Arnold on December 20, 1927, in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was the beloved wife of the late Willie Coleman; devoted mother to twin daughters, Brenda and Linda,...

Aug 13, 2018

On Monday, August 13, 2018, Robert “Bob” Noble, 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Bowie, MD. He was a Bowie resident since 1965. He was born in Portsmouth, NH on May 31, 1927.  Bob was married to Helen L. (Toole) Noble for 55 years. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Helen and his son, Robert L. Noble. They...

Aug 10, 2018

On Friday, August 10, 2018 of Gambrills, MD. John was born on March 13, 1921 to the late Joseph Michael and Rose H. McDonough in Hampton Roads, VA. He attended school in Old Bowie, MD and as a teen worked on local Bowie farms.  He went into the Army/Air Coup on July 31, 1943 and was assigned to the 10th...

Aug 10, 2018

All services are private

Aug 9, 2018

Paul Joseph Truntich, Sr. of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2018 while vacationing in Florida  following a decline in health and valiant battle with cancer. He was a retired Director and District Manager with the old Bell Atlantic and C & P Telephone Companies.

Born on January 3, 1937 in Bobtown, PA, Mr. Truntich attended Point Marion...

Aug 8, 2018

On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, Anna Maria Evans (Thomasberger), loving wife, mother of two children, and Oma to one little boy, passed away at the age of 71.

Anna was born in Germany on June 8, 1947 to Leo and Anna Maria (Pospisil) Thomasberger.  She studied to be a pharmacist at an early age and thereafter worked as a Manager...

Aug 8, 2018

Corporal Robert “Rob” Lansdale Payne Jr., of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Robert was a Maryland State Police officer for 20 years.

Beloved son of Robert Lansdale Payne, Sr. and step-mother Sheri Darling and JoAnn Scott and step-father Bob. Loving father of Caitlyn Kreider, Keri Kreider, Robert Lansdale Payne, III, Ravyn Payne, Rockney Payne, Ryenne...

Aug 6, 2018

Aug 6, 2018

James Allen Hudgins, Sr., passed away on August 6, 2018. Born at home in Colmar Manor, MD on February 6, 1928.  Jim was active in the Boys Club, served as a Seabee U.S. Navy WWII, and worked for Pepco and Marriott Corp. Survived by four children, Ray Hinkle, Linda Calloway, Barbara Burkett and James Hudgins, Jr.; sister Dorothy (Dot) Boarman;...

Aug 5, 2018

Tom Guarino, age 79, died of natural causes on August 5th, 2018, in Crofton, Maryland.

Tom is survived by his son, TJ, of Crofton, MD; his son, Paul, of Toms River, NJ; and his daughter, Katherine, of Buckhannon, WV. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank, of Mineola, NY; his mother, Josephine, of Mineola, NY; and his brother,...

Aug 2, 2018

Kathy E. Guilfoy passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018, surrounded by family. Kathy worked for the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 30 years, followed by 8 years with the Association of American Railroads before her retirement. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Gerald Inglesby, and their children, Sarah and Owen. She is...

Aug 2, 2018

On Thursday, August 2, 2018, of New Carrollton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Betty A. Highsmith; loving father of Glenn B. Highsmith (Terry), Gary L. Highsmith and Alice Lentz (Paul).  Dear grandfather of Steven, Lauren, Judy, Lisa, Brian, Michelle, Courtney and Katelynn and seven great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte....

Aug 1, 2018

Marion passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday August 1, 2018. Marion was born January 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret Murphy and Michael Quinn.  On April 24 1947 she married Navy Veteran Robert “Bud” May.  They began their life together in Canarsie, NY where their three children were born.  They then spent 40 years in Floral Park NY...

Jul 30, 2018

Mary Clara Yederlinic Mudd

Ms. Mary Mudd departed this world on July 30, 2018 at the age of 89 at Spring Arbor in Severna Park, Maryland previously from Crystal River, Florida and Bowie, Maryland.  She was born May 21, 1929 in Corona, New York the daughter of Charles and Maria Tankavich Yederlinic.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna Barker...

Jul 28, 2018

Terry passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018, surrounded by her family whom she so loved and who loved her in return. She is survived by Paul, her husband of 63 years; her children, Scott, Allison (Tim), Jennifer (Carol), and Maggie; her grandchildren, Casey, Morgan, Bailey, Jack, Charlie and Harper; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Terry was born July...

Jul 28, 2018

All services are private

Jul 26, 2018

William Lee (Bill) Gill, 83, entered the final roundup peacefully at home surrounded by family singing “Happy Trails To You” after a brief affliction. He entered this world to the proud parents of Ronald and Pauline (McRae) Gill on George Washington’s birthday in Kansas City, Missouri and always wanted cherry pie on his and George’s birthday. Soon following was his...

Jul 26, 2018

Anntoria Laraine Wells was born in Asheville, NC.  She was the eldest of 2 siblings. Even as a little girl, her parents saw that the foundation for her ambition was there.  Having received a lump sum of money, her father Buster Barton, placed the money on his bed. Shortly thereafter, they found Anntoria as a child on the bed in...