OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Jesse Carver Ricketson, 84, of Bowie, MD, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024. 

Jesse, or Carver to many, was born on December 3, 1939, on the family farm in Baxley, Georgia, to the late Jesse and Pauline Ricketson. Outside of school or working the farm, he liked having fun by going into town, fishing, or playing...

Jul 24, 2024

Georgia Beth Pratt - Wife to Lawrence, Mother to Melissa and Andrew, Grandmother (Bompie) to Bodhi, Mother-in-law to Caitlin, Mejor Amiga de Lorraine, and Dog Mom to Annabelle - passed away peacefully in her own home on July 24th, 2024, surrounded by her family and cherished friends. To truly understand all that was Beth, would be best experienced through her...

Jul 23, 2024

Kevin Lee Carr, 54 of Lothian, MD, passed away on July 23, 2024. Kevin was born August 15, 1969, in Washington, D.C., to the late James Thomas and Wanda Laruth (Bryan) Carr. He leaves behind his son Kevin Carr and daughter Jordan (Carr) Niedermeier. He is survived by his siblings, Debbie Bryan, Annette Carr, James Carr, and Ronald Carr. 

 A funeral...

Jul 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Corinna Woodard, an artist, dreamer, and beloved mother, who left us on July 23, 2024.Born in Berlin, Germany, on March 4, 1963, Corinna's life was a vibrant tapestry of creativity and love. She pursued her passion for education and art, earning a Master's degree in Art Education and Computer...

Jul 22, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Fluke, 61, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in his home. He was born on March 31, 1961, to Ronald and Donna Fluke who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Terri Fluke. Ronnie’s captivating personality touched the lives of all who knew him. He was quick to smile and extend his hand to...

Jul 22, 2024

Harriett H. Pyle

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 22, 2024, with her family by her side. She joins the love of her life her husband, George R. Pyle, Sr. Harriett is survived by her daughter, Ivy P. Morrison; her son, George R. Pyle, Jr.; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at Beall Funeral Home, 6512...

Jul 22, 2024

Born on June 1st, 1954 in Washington DC to Ruth Johnson Dodson and Sherman Lewis Dameron Sr. 

He is survived by his loving wife Kris Reeder-Dameron, brother Sherman Dameron Jr., sister Sharon Dameron, stepson and daughter-in-law Cory and Randi Bain, and several nieces and nephews. 

Steve is predeceased by parents Ruth and Sherman Dameron, and sister Sandra Dyson. 

He passed away peacefully at...

Jul 21, 2024

Bradley ‘Brad’ Ashby was born in Cheverly, MD, to Doris Ellen (Birch) and the late Charles Luen Ashby III. The family included his sister, Jennifer Ashby, and Brad’s twin brother, Brian, who pre-deceased him in 2016. Brad died unexpectedly, leaving countless family members and friends to grieve his too-soon passing, especially his loving mother, his cherished son, Matthew, and Matt’s...

Jul 21, 2024

LaVon “Von” Deadwiler, 86, of Lanham, MD, entered God’s eternal care on January 29, 2024, at home with Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Hospice. He was born to the late Ida M. and Connie Deadwiler, Sr. on October 1, 1937, in Brookside, Alabama. He attended Jefferson County Public Schools to receive his education. During his teen years, he graduated from...

Jul 20, 2024

Carroll Anthony Obert, age 82, passed away on July 19th, in Glen Burnie, MD. Carroll is survived by his wife, Mary of 13 years, as well as his sisters Martara and Twyla (Uncle George) of Glen Burnie, MD. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred, his brother Charles and his stepdaughter, Donna.

Carroll was born on July 11th, 1942,...

Jul 20, 2024

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Arnold Bruckner on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am.

Arnold was born on June 10th 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to John & Fay Bruckner, the younger brother to his sister Sondra. After Arnold’s birth, the family first moved to Rochester, New York, and then several years later to Cleveland, OH.

Arnie’s father passed...

Jul 19, 2024

Harry Anthony Scott, 70, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1954 in Wheaton, Maryland to Philip and Eleanor Scott. He leaves behind his spouse, Shannon; his son, Nicholas, daughter-in-law, Ann, and grandchildren, Ben and Claire; his son, Michael, Mike’s fiancée, Anna, and his grandson, Cameron; his sister, Phyllis (Schneider), brother-in-law, Frank; and brother,...

Jul 19, 2024

Barbara Marie Nimnum Cooper, age 84 is with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19th, 2024, in Crofton, MD. 

She is survived by: her husband, Larry Cooper, four children Donna G. Pegos (David), Lyle, NY, Joni M. Ransom (Russell), Cortland, NY, John C. Cooper (Ileana), Davidsonville, MD, and David E. Cooper (Jamie), Ft Smith, AR.; Her sisters Georgette Bain (John),...

Jul 18, 2024

Wendell Francis Farmer, Sr. November 16, 1937 – July 18, 2024

Born on November 16, 1937 in Watertown, New York to Sarah Jennie Robinson Farmer and Woodrow Wilson Farmer. He later moved to Maryland with his mother and brother.

Wendell was hard working and ever-devoted to his family. He retired after years of service with Giant Food (Local Union 246) where he...

Jul 18, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

Please click here to view the livestreaming of services for Mr. Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Lee Wright (Jeff) was born in Manhattan, Kansas on May 8, 1951 to Peggy and Jim Wright. Jeff grew up in Great Bend, Kansas where his mother worked at raising four children (including brother Bill born in 1952, sister Karen born in 1955 and sister Suzanne born...

Jul 17, 2024

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Colontown was an incredible lifeline for Erika throughout her battle. 



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Jul 17, 2024

Melvin McKinley Quick, Sr., loving father, father-in-law, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, born on September 24, 1945, in Bennettsville, SC, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 78. He was the youngest son of the late Floyd McCall and Queen Quick.

He grew up in Washington, D.C. where he graduated high school from McKinley Technology High...