OBITUARIES

James Mitchell Foreman

James Mitchell Foreman

May 14, 2018

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William Patrick Murphy

William Patrick Murphy

May 14, 2018

William Patrick Murphy, age 60, a lifelong resident of Bowie, MD, passed away on May 14, 2018.Born May 5, 1958, Patrick was the son of William Wesley Murphy, Jr. , and Gertrude Paprotka, both deceased. He is survived by an aunt and uncle, Trautchen and George Setta; an aunt, Jean Murphy; and cousins Dr. Charles E. Murphy, Jr., Donna Ahlstedt,...

Nancy K. Tinsley

Nancy K. Tinsley

May 13, 2018

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Paul Luebkert, Sr.

Paul Luebkert, Sr.

May 13, 2018

On Sunday, May 13, 2018, Paul Luebkert, Sr. passed away peacefully after a long battle with lung cancer.  Paul was born in Washington, DC to Malcolm and Chantal (Brew) Luebkert, the third of four children. Paul is survived by his brothers Robert Luebkert and Malcolm Luebkert, Jr and sister, Joan Kent.  The Luebkerts were raised in Cheverly, MD and spent...

Michael Shawn Marr

Michael Shawn Marr

May 11, 2018

Our beloved Michael passed away on May 11, 2018 in Atlanta, GA where he practiced law for many years. Mike was born in Washington, D.C. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted family, Mother, Shirley Marr of Upper Marlboro, MD, brothers and sisters, Jerry Marr of Upper Marlboro, MD, Judy Eaddy (Ray) of Ashburn VA, Sheryl Williams (Edward) of York, PA,...

Joan A. Kennedy

Joan A. Kennedy

May 11, 2018

Joan Kennedy, of Bowie, Md., passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, 3 brothers and 1 child. Beloved mother of Kevin, Diane and Paul. Treasured grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her daughter in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was born in 1932 in...

Isabell M. Melotti

Isabell M. Melotti

May 10, 2018

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John R. Hofferbert

John R. Hofferbert

May 9, 2018

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of Marie Hofferbert, loving father of Lynn Stratton and her husband Bob and Randy Hofferbert and his wife Stephanie.   Dear grandfather of Sarah Stratton, Brandon Buchanan (Brooke) and Shelby Spicknall (Noel), great-grandfather of Gillian Buchanan.  Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6 to 8pm at the...

Clyde E. Grimm

Clyde E. Grimm

May 8, 2018

Clyde Edward Grimm Clyde Edward Grimm passed away on May 8, 2018 at the age of 95 after a long year of battling dementia.  Clyde was born on September 17, 1922, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to Josephine and Clyde Grimm. True to Clyde’s work ethic, he spent his high school years working various jobs in New Philadelphia from picking beans,...

Frances Greig

Frances Greig

May 8, 2018

?Frances was born in South Central Virginia. She grew up on her father's farm in Burkville. She was one of eight children.Frances went to beauty school in Lynchberg, VA., then worked as a manicurist in Richmond. It was there she met and married Charles in 1949. They moved to Washington, DC where he was a police officer. In 1956 they...

Fran Hogg

Fran Hogg

May 7, 2018

On Monday, May 7, 2018, Fran Hogg passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79.  Fran was the beloved wife of Roger Hogg for over 58 years, she is also survived by her loving daughters, Carol DiBiase of Shippensburg PA and Linda Chasleries of Mount Pleasant SC and Linda’s husband, Franny’s dear son-in-law, Luc.  Fran was blessed with three grandchildren;...

Eric M. Seals

Eric M. Seals

May 7, 2018

Eric M. Seals of Crofton, Maryland passed away suddenly on May 7, 2018. He is survived by his fiancée: Ramona Rantala; mother: Carolyn Peterson; son: Leighton Lear; siblings: Kevin (Donna) Herring, Natasha Herring, Lakeeta Burnette; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and preceded in death by his father: Calvin A. Seals.

Oscar Nájera Pérez

Oscar Nájera Pérez

May 6, 2018

Oscar Nájera Pérez, 89, of Escuintla, Guatemala, passed away May 6, 2018, at home in Bowie, Maryland.Oscar is survived by his wife Angela Argueta, three sons and three daughters, and numerous grandchildren. Oscar was an automobile mechanic for many years, he loved fixing cars.  He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and loved dogs.  He loved to meet and talk...

Ida Marie Hardesty

Ida Marie Hardesty

May 5, 2018

Marie Hardesty, aged 71, died peacefully May 5th, 2018 at her home in Lothian, Maryland. Marie was born March 10th, 1947, in Prince George's County, Maryland, the daughter of Clarence E. Mayhew and Catherine A. Mayhew. Marie grew up alongside four siblings including Roberta G. Vermillion, Ruth Stubbs, Edward Mayhew, and Phyllis A. Moran.   Marie married the love of her life,...

Joan Veronica Smith

Joan Veronica Smith

May 3, 2018

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Josefina Uribe

Josefina Uribe

May 3, 2018

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Marlene Shields-Biggs

Marlene Shields-Biggs

Apr 30, 2018

Marlene was born on January 18, 1962 to Carl and Marion Sheilds. She was the youngest of seven children. She was raised in Brentwood, Maryland. Marlene attended and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1980.Marlene began her career with the Federal Government in 1979 with the Department of Agriculture. She later transferred to the Department of Treasury where with determination...

Lisa A. Wyatt

Lisa A. Wyatt

Apr 29, 2018

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John Lawrence Dennison

John Lawrence Dennison

Apr 26, 2018

John Lawrence Dennison, a longtime resident of Bowie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Gayle, two devoted sons, John Andrew and Thomas Mitchell, two wonderful daughter-in-laws, 6 talented grandchildren and one younger sister, Frances of Shawnee, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at Cresthill Baptist Church, 6510...

David Lee Arch

David Lee Arch

Apr 25, 2018

David Arch a 40 year resident of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after a long illness. David was an Army veteran, music and animal lover, Teacher of Art, and for the last 18 years operated Bay Country Floors in Gambrills, Maryland. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Kelly; daughter Miranda of Shelby Township,...