OBITUARIES

Aug 31, 2022

Scott Jeffrey Olden, 60, passed away peacefully at Sanai Hospital last Wednesday, August 31, 2022 after a long fight with pneumonia. Scott was born on February 4, 1962 in Freeport, NY; but has lived most of his life in Bowie, Maryland.  He is survived by, Tina Cheatham, his loving girlfriend and partner for 26 years; his mother Betsy; siblings Susan,...

Aug 31, 2022

Olga H. Mason (Ditty), 85 of Bowie Maryland, entered eternal rest on August 31, 2022 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson.  Mrs. Mason was born in Border, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, West Indies on September 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Herman Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Stewart.  She was employed for 26 years at the former Western...

Aug 30, 2022

        

Biography of The First Grandma, Mami Monica Agha

Mama Monica Ngwedoh Agha was born on November 11th, 1938 to PA Paul Fonteh and Ma Margaret Fonteh in Beba, a village in Northwest Cameroon. Mama was the oldest of 8 siblings, whom she outlived for several years. 

Mama Monica met and married her first love, Xystus Agha,...

Aug 30, 2022

Marilyn Doris Bryan passed away at 72 years of age on August 30, 2022. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan as an only child. Mar completed her Bachelor of Arts and Education at Michigan State University. She went on to teach elementary school and later retired from the Oakland County, California Department of Senior Services.

Marilyn is survived by her...

Aug 28, 2022

Barbara Ruth Layton (Foley), affectionately known as Mimi, passed away peacefully on Aug 28, 2022 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.

Barbara was one of nine children born to Luella (Aldridge) and Alexander Foley, July 3, 1931, in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Barbarba and her husband, Gilbert, and children, Ricky and Sandra, called New Jersey home until 1973 when they...

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Lee Watson

October 17, 1980 – August 27, 2022

          Mary Lee Watson died on August 27th, 2022 of organ failure.  Mary’s life was epitomized by love and friendship for her family, friends, and pets.  She and her Dad were extremely close and shared the trials and tribulations of each other’s lives.  She and her Mom, brother and sister...

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Aug 23, 2022

Thomas Euguene Seekford, born August 20, 1935 in Luray, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2022. Tom grew up in the Luray and Winchester areas of Virginia.  While in Winchester, he worked at the dairy and served as a volunteer fireman. One day while standing in front of the fire station, he saw a beautiful woman, Ruth Ellen Bageant, walking down...

Aug 23, 2022

  In lieu of flowers please donate to the following charities. MD Food Bank or ASPCA

            Donna Kay Darville (Williams) was born on May 11, 1943, to Ellen and Nicholas Linta of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Donna lived in many different places throughout her life including Boca Grande, Florida, and Venice, Florida, where she graduated...

Aug 22, 2022

Richard Lee Rissler (Dick) passed away on August 22, 2022. He was 91 years old.

Dr. Rissler was born in Charlestown, West Virginia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Rissler.  Dr. Rissler graduated Charlestown High School in 1949.  After one year at Shepherd College, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War with one year...

Aug 22, 2022

Aug 19, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Hayes Scott, III. The live stream will begin at 7:00pm on Friday, September 2nd.

Hayes Scott, III was born on July 18, 1961, at Andrew Air Force Base, Camp Springs, MD.  He was born to the late: Hayes Scott, Jr and Rachel (White) Scott.  He departed...

Aug 18, 2022

Teresa Mary Gazda “Terry” was born on April 22, 1929 and passed peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2022.  She was also affectionately known as “Bonner,” a nickname her first grandchild bestowed on her early on.  Born and raised in the town of Tramore on the southern coast of Ireland, she immigrated to the United States in 1955 and...

Aug 18, 2022

Lt. Colonel John T. Emmerich (Retired) USAF from Bowie, Maryland was born September 7, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY.  On August 18, 2022, while surrounded by his loving children, Mr. Emmerich passed away at home due to natural causes.   Lt. Col. Emmerich is predeceased by his beautiful wife, Eva C. Emmerich, his son Stephen “Steve” Emmerich, his parents, Henry and...

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