OBITUARIES

Feb 22, 2025

Mary Evalina Summers Hall Mitchell, known to many as Evalina or Bennie, died at her home on February 22, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born on October 26, 1928, in Upper Marlboro, MD to her parents Paul Francis Summers and Theresa Evalina Sasscer. She and her 8 brothers and sisters were rooted in the traditions of church and...

Feb 22, 2025

Helen Whetzel passed away peacefully at Autumn Lakes Healthcare in Crofton, MD on February 22, 2025, at the age of 88 surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife to the late Raymond Whetzel, Sr, whom she was married to for 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Buddy, Billy (Lin), Debbie (Joe), Donna and Denise Whetzel, Diane...

Feb 21, 2025

Kevin Donald Kibler, 61, of Crofton, MD, passed away at home on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Prince George's County, MD, on November 22, 1963—just two minutes after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Kevin grew up in Alexandria, VA, where he developed a love for the outdoors. He cherished...

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Masaye Russey of Crofton, MD, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Masaye was a Nisei, born in Los Angeles, California, to the late Masaji and Katsuye (Kataoka) Kawai, who emigrated from Japan.

She is survived by her four adult sons and their spouses,...

Feb 18, 2025

“Be Careful how you live, you may be the only Bible some people will ever read.”

Ms. Joyce V. Coleman was born to Addie B. McCann and Vachel McCann on December 2, 1935. She was the 7th of 9 children given to the McCann Family. Joyce and her siblings (2 boys and 7 girls) were raised on a farm approximately sixty...

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Georgia Lee Dunfee (née Drennan)

July 21, 1936 – February 17, 2025

Georgia Lee Dunfee, née Drennan, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 21, 1936, in Glencoe, Ohio, to Robert and Inez Drennan, Georgia was the eldest of five siblings: Robert Jr., Sandy, Richard, and Harry, all of whom preceded her...

Feb 14, 2025

Elena “Ellen” Leonardo was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering love. She passed away suddenly on February 14, 2025.

Born on August 8, 1945, in Lingayen, Pangasinan, to Ramon and Francisca Vinluan, Ellen pursued her education at Adamson University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. After...

Feb 12, 2025

Josephine Lensler, 90, a longtime resident of Bowie, Maryland for 51 years and later of Odenton, Maryland for eight years, passed away peacefully on her 90th birthday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was the devoted wife of the late Karl Lensler, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. She was a beloved mother to Karen Kendall...

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

David Bruce White was 86 when he entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, a bit after midday. He leaves so many here on this planet: his wife Ruth Alice White, his son John Warren White (we lost his younger son Donald White in 1994) and their mother Dawn Creek. Also his step-daughter Tanya Krubit and her son Shane;...

Feb 10, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Dawn Alice Winlack of Prince George's County, Md. passed away on Monday February 10, 2025 at the age 95.

 Dawn was born in Pottsville, Pa. on May 9, 1929. Dawn the third of four children born to Robert John and Rebecca Bostock . Dawn was the sister of Robert, Mae, and Darlene.

 In 1949 Dawn married the love of her life, James...

Feb 9, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

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Memorial Service - Carrie M. Sanes

Time: Mar 7, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Carrie Sanes was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 28,1947 to Frank Sanes Sr. and Margie Russell Sanes. She was the fifth of nine children who grew up in a rural community called Number Nine....

Feb 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Doreen Antoinette Harrell

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.” 

— Psalms 34:4 (NKJV)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Antoinette Harrell, 55, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Doreen went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Born on July 2, 1969, in Milwaukee,...

Feb 8, 2025

Please click here to view the services for Mr. Timothy Lea on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am.

Feb 8, 2025

Edward Lawrence Murphy II sadly passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Edward, affectionately known as Eddie, was born May 1, 1954 at Providence Hospital in Washington DC. He grew up in Cheverly, Maryland with his parents and siblings and attended St. Ambrose Church and grade school. Eddie was a proud graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School, class of 1973....