OBITUARIES

May 24, 2022

George W. Mayeske, husband of Betty Jo and Father of David and John died on May 24 of Heart Failure. George earned a PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois and worked for over 30 years for the Federal Government in Washington D.C.. He served as a Program Analyst and finished his career with the Dept. of Agriculture. As...

May 23, 2022

Andrew Mark, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022 at the age of 81 in Crofton, Maryland.  Andrew was born on September 24, 1940 in Leipzig, Germany of Ukrainian descent, and spoke fluent Ukrainian, German, and English.  In September 1951, the Mark family immigrated to the United States, settling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from...

May 23, 2022

Martha Seppi, 92, passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 23, 2022, in Springfield, Virginia, surrounded by family and friends. Martha is predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years, Bruno, and two daughters, Diane Weaver and Valerie Sedwick of Maryland.  Martha is survived by seven children, Bruno J., Howard, Timothy, and Martino, of Maryland; Perry of Texas; Gary of...

May 21, 2022

  Thelma I. Marshall, 104 , passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 . Thelma was born on December 6th, 1917 in Washington D.C. to William and Belle Cator. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, Chapman Price Marshall, her sisters Essie Young, Peggy Wyvill, Ann Purdy, and her brothers Bill and Bob Cator....

May 20, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Ms. Yvonnzier Staley will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 4th.

Yvonnzier Mozella Staley (Bonnie) entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2022.

She was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Robert Quincy Staley and Mae Bell...

May 20, 2022

Alfonso Sullivan, Jr. was born to Katherine Britt and the late Alfonso Sullivan, Sr. in Washington D.C. on June 17, 1955. On Friday, May 19th at 2:05 am he went home to be with the God to whom he devoted his life. At a young age he was immersed in the Catholic faith. He proudly attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory School...

May 20, 2022

Joycelyn (Joyce or Joycie) Eleanor Sybil Boissiere (nee Davis) was born in, Trinidad on July 28th, 1939 to Doris and Simeon Davis.  She was the 10th of 12 children.  She had fond memories of her childhood and remained close to her siblings throughout her life.

 

In 1961, she married Selwyn Applewhite and the union produced 2 children – Anthony...

May 18, 2022

Robert Jacob Mackey, 83, Calabash, NC died May 18, 2022.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 19, 1939, he was a son of the late Jacob Mackey and Sophie Crodella Mackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Annie Marie Mackey and a brother, Richard Mackey.

He was a retired Electrical Engineer and a...

May 17, 2022

Timothy Allen Cave, age 55, of Hughesville, MD sadly left us on May 17, 2022.  He is survived by his mother Diane Sheldon, stepfather Hal Sheldon, brother Danny Cave and wife Vicki, and sister Erin Comp and husband Bill.  He is also survived by his stepmother Donna Cave, and stepsister  Cheryl Farquhar, and nieces, Ruby, Emma, Izzie, and nephew Tyler. ...

May 16, 2022

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Alice Carol Sullivan (Carol Ponder) was born on October 6, 1950 in Washington, DC.  She was the only daughter of Milburn James Ponder and Alice Ophelia Ponder.  She was raised in Hyattsville, MD with her two older brothers Milburn James Ponder, Jr (Milby) and Wayne Paul Ponder.  Her early years were spent playing with her friends in the...

May 15, 2022

Robert Lawrence “Larry” Jones Jr. of Bowie Maryland suddenly passed away on May 15, 2022. Larry was a long time resident of Bowie, graduating from Bowie High School class of 1976. He served in the army from 1977 to 1981. After his military service, he served his community as a skilled  mechanic for over 40 years. Larry was a proud member...

May 15, 2022

Nicholas “Nick” Pantoulis, 82, of Baldwin Maryland, passed away surrounded by his family on May 15th.

Nick was born on October 20th 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert and Sophia Pantoulis.  He grew up in Highlandtown, was a graduate of Patterson High School, served as Medic in the United States Army, and was a graduate of Baltimore City Community College.

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May 15, 2022

May 15, 2022

John Thomsen Heine 11 October 1935 – 15 May 2022.

John, known as Tom by his family, passed away peacefully at his home in Bowie Maryland on 15 May 2022, surrounded by his family.  John was born in Baltimore to the late Helen Carroll and Joseph Heine on 11 October 1935.  He was the loving husband of Eleanor (nee Linton)...

May 14, 2022

          Kurt Ignatius Johnson was born on May 24, 1956, in Prince George’s County, Maryland to the late James and Lelia Johnson. Kurt attended High Bridge Elementary School and graduated from Bowie High School in 1975. He began working for the Prince George’s County School System at age 18 and retired after 43 years of dedicated service. 

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May 14, 2022

Victoria Jene Brown (Vicky), 65, of Crofton, passed away on May 14, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Vicky was born on February 20, 1957, to Barbara Wrightsman in Hawaii. Her family moved to Alaska where she lived until age 17. They then moved to Maryland in 1974, and Vicky graduated from Southern High School in 1975. Vicky...

May 13, 2022

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Britrain M Gray, known as "Train" to family and friends was born on February 3, 1999 in Washington DC. He was the son of Donna Blackeney and Kelly Gray. He is survived by his mother and father, 7 brothers, and 6 sisters, as well as a host...

May 12, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mrs. Rebecca Gibbs will begin at 11:30am on Wednesday, May 25th.

On May 12, 2022, Rebecca “Becky” Gibbs, age 89, went to be with her Lord. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the youngest of five children, of which siblings...

May 12, 2022

Our beloved Father and Husband; Wilbert Herbert Neese entered into God’s Kingdom on May 12th after his battle with an aneurysm.

 

Wilbert was born to Wilbert Arthur and Vera Sigrid on June 14th 1950 in Munich, Germany. Wilbert graduated from Bowie High School and eagerly joined the military and pursued service in the 82nd Airborne and Army Special Forces,...

May 11, 2022

Please click here to view the live stream of the funeral service. The live stream of the funeral service for Mr. Gilbert H. Jones will begin at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 2nd.

Gilbert High Jones “Honey”, beloved husband of Mildred and father to Vicky, Tony, Michael, and Marvin, died on May 11, 2022, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center...