OBITUARIES

Mar 4, 2025

Richard Frank Smrz, 87, passed away on March 4, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center after a short illness.

He was the husband of the late Nancy Bergman Smrz, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Andrew Smrz and his sister Dorothy Kerst of Everett, Washington.

Richard was born on February 12, 1938 in Columbus, Nebraska...

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ingeborg Maria Padar

October 13, 1940 – March 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ingeborg Maria Padar, who left this world on March 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Deutsche Brode, Czech Republic, she grew up in Baesweiler, Germany, before building a beautiful life in Bowie, Maryland, with her devoted husband,...

Mar 3, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Harry Joseph “Joe” Lawrence passed away on Sunday 2 March 2025 from complications with leukemia. Joe and his twin brother, Bo (who was a Carthusian monk) were born in 1930. Their mother died when they were 6 months old, then Joe, Bo and their older brother, Roger were separated and raised by various relatives in different households. Joe grew up...

Mar 2, 2025

Please click here to view the services of Christianah Oyeneyin on Saturday, April 05, 2025 at 11am

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Catherine Newman (Winter)

January 23, 1939 – March 2, 2025

Mary Catherine Newman was a devout wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She exuded love and grace throughout her extraordinary life. She began her career with C&P telephone company and loved telling stories about working as a switchboard operator. She and her husband Bill worked hard to raise their loving family....

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Kurleigh Wayne Bayrd was born on August 3, 1974, in Washington, DC to Lawson Husbands and Laurel Bayrd.

As a toddler, Kurleigh attended Easter Seals Child Development Center where he developed his communication skills and learned more than 300 signs. His skills were nurtured at Ivymount School in Potomac. He attended Parkdale High School and transferred to High Point High School...

Feb 28, 2025

On Friday, February 28, 2025 of Annapolis, Maryland, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Jones and loving mother of the late Maureen A. Jones. Jean is survived by her son Francis R. Jones and his wife Michelle, her granddaughters Haley Elaine Hipp (Evan) and Julia Frances Jones, and sister of the late Rollin Bell and the late John Bell...

Feb 28, 2025

The wake visitation memorial ceremony for Ms. Kendra Lee Anderson is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Seaton Memorial AME Church in Lanham, MD, from 10am – 1pm, repast to follow, Location TBD. Please contact the family for any further details.

Kendra (K-LA) Lee Anderson, a cherished resident of District Heights, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, surrounded...

Feb 27, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Ms. Guenevere David on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10am

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Guenevere Theresa David, who departed this life on Feb. 27, 2025, at age 83 in Lanham, Maryland.

Guenevere was a beloved educator and talented seamstress.

She was born on Dec. 12, 1941, on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin...

Feb 27, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Carol Ann Beenick passed on February 25, 2025.

Carol, devoted daughter of Philomena Klusman and Thomas Beddow worked for the NSA for 35 years, retiring in 1996, where she enjoyed traveling with friends & family and volunteering in her community. 

She is predeceased by her son Edward and survived by Woodrow Brooke, her beloved companion of over 40 years, Darrel L. Smith,...

Feb 25, 2025

Jennifer Lynnesse Harris was born on May 5, 1959, in Ashtabula Ohio she is the second child born to Godfrey and Lorrine Holman. She transitioned suddenly on Feb 25, 2025, due to medical complications in Washington DC. Where she lived for the 18 years preceding her transition.

Jennifer Graduated from Copley Sr. High School in 1977 and briefly attended Heidelberg College...

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service for Ms. Mary Turbeville Miller. The live stream will begin at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 

Mary (Catherine) Turbeville Miller, a longtime resident of New Carrollton, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on February 24, 2025, at the age of 90. Born June 30, 1934,...

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Please click her to find the link for the live streaming of the funeral service. The live stream link is available via the Church's Website.

After courageously battling a lengthy illness, Cecil H. Griffith, Jr. finished his race and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was an honorable man who lived his life as a model of...