OBITUARIES

Mar 3, 2023

Andrew Eugene Luedtke, 40 , of Odenton, MD, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 after complications from Esophageal Cancer.

Andrew was born on June 8 to Donald & Sharon Luedtke in Washington, DC. After Andrew graduated from Duvall High School in 2000, he went on to study obtain his license in the mechanical trade. Going on to obtain his...

Mar 1, 2023

Feb 27, 2023

Heaven received another angel when Jackson Payne Buckner gained his wings on February 27, 2023. Jackson was a remarkable young man who created an extraordinary life during his twelve sweet years on earth. A gentleman and renaissance youth of many talents, Jackson possessed intellectual, athletic, social, and emotional abilities that made him stand out.

Academically strong, Jackson was a permanent...

Feb 26, 2023

2 John 1 - And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there. 

We were blessed with our most beloved Cana, affectionately called Canaye, in the afternoon of July 16, 1997. Canaye was welcomed by his mom, Beza, his dad Sudan, and his new big sister Leila (Galeila). From the...

Feb 26, 2023

Please click here to view the Live Stream of the Funeral Service.  The Live Stream of the Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Torene will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, March 3, 2023.

 

Avid golfer and belly laugher Robert “Bob” Torene died at the age of 85 on Sunday, February 26, 2023, having achieved his hole-in-one and surrounded by family....

Feb 25, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our son, James Brady Whitman, 53, of Washington D.C., on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

James was born on December 3, 1969 at Cafritz Hospital, Washington, D.C., to Barry Bartlett Whitman and Barbara Sue Goforth Whitman. He was raised in Camp Springs, Maryland and graduated from Crossland High School. For most of his...

Feb 23, 2023

Charles Michael Doran V, “Big Guy Jr.”, “CB”, our beloved Charlie, joined his mother Kathy Lynn Doran and his Father Charles Michael Doran IV in the afterlife at the young age of 34. He is also preceded by his grandparents Harry and Agnus Doran & Juanita Poff, Uncle Martin F. Lynott, Aunts Judy Poff Rock, Sandra Craven Poff, Pattie Bradshaw,...

Feb 23, 2023

JoAnn was an earnest and committed lifelong learner. She credited this trait to her teachers at Immaculate Conception High School in Washington, D.C. She pursued her interests with enthusiasm, whether it be history, needlecrafts, classical realism oil painting at Schuler School of Fine Arts, gardening or astrophysics.   She was an intrepid traveler, who particularly adored Florence, Italy and even climbed a part of Angel Falls...

Feb 23, 2023

Please click here to view Live Streaming of the Funeral Services for Ms. Mary Elder on Monday, March 6 2023, at 11am https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8913235134   Mary Magdelene Milton Elder of Bowie, Maryland peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2023 at the age of 97.

 

Mary was born December 20, 1925 in Colliers, West Virginia to the late...

Feb 22, 2023

 

Please click here to view the Zoom video for the Services of Ms. Louisa Oyelese. The Zoom will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00pm for the Service of Songs and Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:00am for the Funeral Service.

 

The Meeting ID is 410 340 9952.

The Password is 509881.

 

Louisa Olajumoke Oyelese was...

Feb 21, 2023

Kerry Anthony Gerald, age 20, of Odenton Maryland passed away on Monday, February 21, 2023

 

Kerry was born in Conway, South Carolina on January 13, 2003, to Cornelius Patrick Gerald and Margaret (Beth) Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his Uncle, Kerry Anthony Gerald, Grandparents Laurie Jean and Wade S. Harris, Sr. He is survived by his...

Feb 21, 2023

Ruth was born Rosie Annie Ruth Howell to Benjamin Franklin Howell and Mary Thompson Howell on May 16, 1937 in Lumberton, North Carolina.  She was the youngest of eight children (one brother and six sisters), all preceding her in death.

 

She graduated from J.H. Hayswood High School in Lumberton, North Carolina in 1955.  She married Andrew Lee Hammonds on...

Feb 20, 2023

Please click here to view the Live Streaming of the Funeral Service for Ms. Smothers.  The Live Streaming will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Barbara on Barbara written about herself around the turn of the is century 2010

Barbara A. Kiah was born and raised in Baltimore City. Being a product if Baltimore’s educational system, she was...

Feb 20, 2023

Lillian Louise Gross, affectionately known as "Lil" was born on June 26, 1926, to James and Sarah Kimble, and departed this life on February 20, 2023, at the Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mitchellville, Maryland. 

As the third child of six, Lil grew up in Washington, DC, with her parents and siblings: Esther Alexander, Geraldine Washington Charlton, James...

Feb 20, 2023

Mr. Agdew Asfaw was born to Colonel Asfaw Andarge and Mrs. Workwha Mekonnen on February 12th, 1945.

As a young boy, Agdew attended Teferi Mekonnen Elementary School. Upon completing his education, he joined Ambo Agriculture and Technical School. Agdew studied and graduated with a Diploma.

He was awarded a scholarship to pursue his education at Salonica University in Greece in Agricultural...

Feb 19, 2023

Carol Joan Rizzo passed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2023 due to the ravages of the effects of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a disease that plagued her for a number of years.

Carol was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 6, 1943, to Myrle (Peggy) and Wesley (Larry) Algire.

A graduate of Eastern High School...

Feb 19, 2023

On February 19,2023 at the age of 73, Linda Lee Carter was called home to be with her heavenly father. Linda was born to the late George F. Carter Jr and Lillie Mae Carter on February 11,1950 in Washington, DC. At the age of 21 Linda got married to Joe Thompson and had her first daughter Christina in March 1971....

Feb 18, 2023

Ida R Tracey ( Rosie) 95, passed away February 18, 2023 after a long illness.   Ida, born August 23, 1927, grew up in Parkton , Md and graduated from Sparks HS 1945. Most of her working career she was a bank teller at Sparks State Bank, Sparks Md.   Ida married Norris W Tracey in 1947. Together they raised...

Feb 18, 2023

Thomas Edward Moore, loving father, grandfather, and friend to many, of Gambrills, MD, died on February 18, 2023 at the age of 70 peacefully in Annapolis, MD. Born on August 23, 1952 to the late Ella and Charles “Popeye” Moore, III and raised in Upper Marlboro, MD, Tom attended Crossland Vocational High School where he graduated in 1970. He began...

Feb 17, 2023

On February 17th, 2023 our mom Phyllis Varga joined our dad in heaven. She had been struggling with health issues recently and passed away in her sleep at the age of 88.  

Phyllis was born in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 1934, the daughter of Florence and Rudolph Ribbeck.  Her siblings were Taylor, Irene, Joan, and Beverly.  

Phyllis joined the Navy...