OBITUARIES

Steven K. Woolley

Steven K. Woolley

May 7, 2017

Steven Kim Woolley, of Bowie, MD, passed away May, 7, 2017. Steven was born on December 11, 1948 in Altoona, PA. He joined the Navy in August, 1971 and was on active duty until August 1991 and reserve duty until 2001 when he retired from the Navy. Steven was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Douglas J. Eden, Jr.

Douglas J. Eden, Jr.

May 7, 2017

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Elizabeth R. Dougherty

Elizabeth R. Dougherty

May 5, 2017

Elizabeth (Bette) Regina Dougherty, a longtime resident of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on May 5, 2017 in her home surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Brian J. Dougherty. Born in 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bette was a devoted wife and mother, and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church since moving to Bowie...

Brandon Simmons

Brandon Simmons

May 3, 2017

It is hard to put into words all of the reasons that Brandon was so special to each person who knew him. He was such a gentle person. He especially loved animals -- almost every person close to him ended up with a cat because of his love for them. Brandon had a great sense of humor -- when you...

Leslie "Les" A. Augustin

Leslie "Les" A. Augustin

May 1, 2017

Leslie “Les” A. Augustin passed away on May 1, 2017.  He was born on March 14, 1954 in Gary, Indiana and moved to Bowie, Maryland in 1968.  He graduated from Bowie High School in 1972 and was ranked the third best pole vaulter in Maryland.  Les was a man of many trades and talents – he was a lithographer, pressman,...

Carol C. Neuens

Carol C. Neuens

Apr 30, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, of Bowie, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Neuens, loving mother of Laurie Neuens, James Neuens (Pamela), Robert Neuens (Renee), John Neuens (Mary Anne) and Susan Mercanti (Mark); devoted grandmother of Brian (Kelly), Kevin, John Connor, Annie, Robbie, Will, David, Richie and Tony. Dear sister of George Wagner. Family will receive friends at...

Joseph "Joe" S. Barbera

Joseph "Joe" S. Barbera

Apr 30, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, of Cockeysville, MD. He was the owner of Barbera Business Systems, Inc. and the "Triple Threat" at City College. Beloved husband of Kathleen P. Barbera, loving father of Joseph Barbera and his wife Maria, Colleen Gross and her husband Bill, Patty Buddemeyer and her husband David and the late Jimmy Barbera. Dear brother of Josephine...

Eric Anthony Phelps

Eric Anthony Phelps

Apr 30, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, 2017, of Gambrills, MD.  Loving son of Richard L. and Susan M. Phelps, grandson of Carolyn Antonelli and Harriet Fisher. Dear brother of Richard, Nicholas and Gabriella Phelps.  Uncle of Dominick and Kainan Phelps. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 2 to 4pm and...

Benjamin S. Blades

Benjamin S. Blades

Apr 28, 2017

BENJAMIN SETH BLADES Benjamin Seth Blades of Cottage City, MD, passed away unexpectedly at age 45 on Friday, April 28, 2017. Born on June 30, 1971, Ben grew up in Heather Hills, Bowie, graduating from Bowie HS in 1990.  From an infant, he loved water, any water: the tub, a puddle, gushing water after a hard rain, splashing with his...

Steven Ray Carroll

Steven Ray Carroll

Apr 27, 2017

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Georgine Lou Bauchspies

Georgine Lou Bauchspies

Apr 26, 2017

Georgine Lou (nee Fetzer) Bauchspies, 82, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away quietly surrounded by her family on April 26, 2017, at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center in Crofton, Maryland after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Georgine was born on October 28, 1934, in Flushing, New York, the second daughter of Louis and Vi Fetzer. The family moved to Manhasset,...

MaryAnn Brown

MaryAnn Brown

Apr 24, 2017

MaryAnn Brown, formerly of Bowie, Md. and King George, Va. passed gently on Monday, April 24,2017.Born to James & Lottie Poore on August 6, 1929. She was the second eldest child with four siblings. After graduating from Anne Arundle High school in June of 1947, she married her beloved husband LeRoy S. "Bunky" Brown. In July of 1948 they welcomed...

Wayne Douglas Kryszak

Wayne Douglas Kryszak

Apr 22, 2017

Wayne Kryszak, librarian and author, died on April 22, 2017 at the age of 80 after a sudden decline.  The cause of death was small cell cancer. His books The Small Business Index (1978) and The Small Business Index: Volume 2 (1985) were a result of Mr. Kryszak’s work as Chief of the Business Division in the District of Columbia...

George Henry Swisher

George Henry Swisher

Apr 20, 2017

George H. Swisher, 82, a resident of Bowie, MD passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his residence.  Born August 27, 1934 in Clarksburg, WV.  He graduated from WV Institute of Technology.  George worked as a high school teacher and manager of PG County Public Schools Print Shop.  He was a member of Annapolis Woodworking Guild.  He enjoyed singing in...

David Umstead Wright, III

David Umstead Wright, III

Apr 20, 2017

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, of Mitchellville, MD. David was born in Wilmington, DE on July 14, 1951 to David U. Wright, Jr. (deceased) and Dorothy M. Wright.  He graduated from the University of Maryland in Music Education. David worked for The Humane Society of the United States as a Programmer Analyst.  He also served as Organist and Director of...

Patricia M. Hall

Patricia M. Hall

Apr 20, 2017

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, of Fort Washington, MD. Loving mother of Roosevelt Hall, Jr. (Tanya) and Donna Lee (Neal); dear sister of Norman Jackson. Former wife of Roosevelt Hall, Sr. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 11 to 12 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 12 p.m. at Kingdom...

Tierra Danielle Spruill

Tierra Danielle Spruill

Apr 18, 2017

Tierra Spruill, 16, of Ashburn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 after an unfortunate struggle with depression. She is survived by her family, friends, and her menagerie - Angel (Chihuahua), Lizzy (Tuxedo Cat), Casper & Bobo (Parakeets), Dante (Ball Python), and Happyfeet (Crested Gecko) who will miss her dearly every day.

Teyja Myriah Chase

Teyja Myriah Chase

Apr 16, 2017

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Alvin M. Wilkin

Alvin M. Wilkin

Apr 16, 2017

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Milo L. Wilson

Milo L. Wilson

Apr 16, 2017

Milo Lee Wilson Sr., 88, of Bowie, MD and Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017, surrounded by family and embraced in love. Beloved husband of Doris Wilson, devoted father to Milo Wilson Jr., Corinne Holliday (Charles), and Craig Wilson (Marsha) and stepfather of Candice Watkins (David), Patrick Hughes, James Hughes (preceded in death), and Steven Hughes. Milo,...

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