OBITUARIES

Willis Gordon Porter

Willis Gordon Porter

Jun 28, 2010

Willis Gordon Porter, 80, of Glenn Dale, MD and formerly of Bowie, MD, died on Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home. He was born on March 10, 1930 in Washington, D.C. He was predeceased by his siblings: William "Billy" Porter of Bowie, MD, Lorraine Haack of Virginia, June Shipe and Janet Eastep. Survivors include his wife, R. Juanita Porter;...

Richard E. Francis

Richard E. Francis

Jun 26, 2010

RICHARD E. FRANCIS "Dick" On June 26, 2010, of Crownsville, MD. Cherished son of the late Eugene B. Francis and Marian L. Hostronder; beloved husband of Dolores Joy; loving father of Dean and his wife Donna and David and his wife Holley; grandfather of Wesley, Mason, Jacob, Cole, Nicholas, and the late Racheal and Rebecca. Born on September 14, 1938...

Edna R. Sweeney

Edna R. Sweeney

Jun 25, 2010

Edna R. "Chee-Chee" Sweeney On Friday, June 25, 2010, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of the late Walter Cleveland Sweeney, Sr. "Corkey"; devoted mother of W. Cleveland Sweeney, Jr., Cynthia S. Tompkins and Jill Marie Holland; loving sister of Diane, Susan, Julian and the late Doris and Melody; dear grandmother of Walter C. Sweeney, III, Lisa Marie Tompkins, Lingan Sweeney...

James Terence McMullen, M.D.

James Terence McMullen, M.D.

Jun 20, 2010

Terry McMullen was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Patricia and John F. McMullen where his father worked as a pressman at the Fall River Herald News. He moved to Bowie, Maryland with his sisters Tina and Carron. In Bowie, his family grew to include his sisters Lisa and Tracy, and his brother, Sean. He attended St. Pius X Regional...

Kevin J. Sorensen

Kevin J. Sorensen

Jun 20, 2010

Kevin James Sorensen of Bowie died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Margaret Sorensen, and two brothers, Vinnie and Dave Sorensen. Kevin is survived by his Aunt Maryann Herbert of California and two nieces, Carey Jordan and son Chase of Halifax, NC and Erica Sorensen-Williams and husband Shad...

Louise K. Schellinger

Louise K. Schellinger

Jun 19, 2010

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Robert J. Reynolds

Robert J. Reynolds

Jun 18, 2010

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Robert J. DeVeau

Robert J. DeVeau

Jun 17, 2010

Robert Joseph DeVeau Robert Joseph DeVeau, 73, of Crofton, MD, where he resided for forty years, died June 17, 2010. He was born June 24, 1936, in Woburn, MA. Robert proudly served in the United States Marines Corps for five years, where he began his professional career as a graphic designer and illustrator for the Marine Corps Gazette. Robert was...

Marjorie M. Haselby

Marjorie M. Haselby

Jun 16, 2010

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Mark Joseph Shatzer

Mark Joseph Shatzer

Jun 16, 2010

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, of Odenton, MD. Devoted son of Bernard Ray Shatzer, Sr. and the late Dorothy E. Sullivan Shatzer; dear brother of Mary Day, Jody Strong, Sandra Holmes and Ray Shatzer, Jr.; also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, friends; and his best friend, Kelly Girl. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL...

Melvin O. Cooke

Melvin O. Cooke

Jun 14, 2010

On Monday, June 14, 2010, after a lengthy illness; of Seabrook, MD. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jo Cooke; loving father of Terri Hogan and her husband Chuck and Kelli Williams and her husband Scott; dear grandfather of Matthew, Christopher and Molly Hogan and Jeffrey and Emily Williams. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512...

Robert P. Hayward

Robert P. Hayward

Jun 14, 2010

Hayward, Robert P. On Monday, June 14, 2010, formerly of Gambrills, MD. Loving husband of Louise Hayward and the late Donna Hayward; devoted father of Charles Hayward of Lanham, MD, Earl Hayward (Sharon) of Huntingtown, MD, James Hayward (Lisa) of Lake Gaston, NC, Ruth Hayward (Bill Maloney) of Statesville, NC, Paul Hayward (Amie) of Chesapeake Beach, MD, John Hayward (Denise)...

John Dwarshuis

John Dwarshuis

Jun 13, 2010

John Dwarshuis, a 44-year resident of Crofton, MD, died peacefully at home, with his wife and family by his side, on Sunday, June 13, 2010. He was born on September 16, 1922 in Chicago, IL, where he attended Ebenezer Christian School for 10 years. In 1939, he moved to Washington, D.C.. He graduated from Mc Kinley Tech High School and...

Elizabeth S. Wihler

Elizabeth S. Wihler

Jun 11, 2010

Elizabeth S. Wihler On Friday, June 11, 2010 of Crofton, MD. Devoted wife of Edward J. Wihler; loving mother of Melody Wihler. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010...

Josephine Smith McDowell

Josephine Smith McDowell

Jun 8, 2010

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Marie E. Ridgely

Marie E. Ridgely

Jun 8, 2010

MARIE E. RIDGELY Sadly on June 8, 2010. Devoted and loving wife of Albert Austin "Bunky"; cherished mother of Charles Raymond and Nancy; sister of Dorothy Reh and her husband Fred; also survived by many relatives and a family of friends. A memorial service and reception of family and friends will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 3pm...

Elizabeth Mary Holford

Elizabeth Mary Holford

Jun 7, 2010

Elizabeth M. Holford "Betty" On Monday, June 7, 2010, of Bowie, MD and formerly of Riverdale, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ray H. Holford; devoted mother of Patricia and Pauline Leber, Kevin, Sean, Patrick and the late Raymond Holford; dear sister of Maureen McDowell and Kathleen Campbell; loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian...

Philomena V. Rizzi

Philomena V. Rizzi

Jun 4, 2010

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James J. Flynn

James J. Flynn

Jun 1, 2010

On Tuesday, June 1, 2010, formerly of Berwyn Heights, MD. Husband of the late Virginia Marie (nee Dixon) Flynn; father of Dianne Flynn Rhodes, Erin Flynn Wells (David), Karen Flynn (Charles Richardson), Kevin Flynn (Felicia) and Susan Flynn Stelfox (Donald); grandfather of Jennifer Ann Reid, Kathleen Wells Conner (Allan), Kelly Flynn, Ashley Stelfox, Samantha Andrade Allen (Sean, Sr.), Joseph Stelfox,...

John C. Gibson

John C. Gibson

Jun 1, 2010

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