Oct 29, 2026

Oct 25, 2026

Karen Leota Parker, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home in Bowie, Maryland, where she had lived for 52 years.

Karen was born on April 12, 1947, in Big Spring, Texas, at Cowper-Sanders Clinic and Hospital, to Stanley Albert Friend and Bessie Eva (Young) Friend.

Karen spent much of...

Oct 23, 2026

Oct 23, 2026

Catherine Virginia Cook, lovingly known to most as Sissy or Maw Maw, was born on January 22, 1950, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. She passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, surrounded by family.

Sissy was born to her late parents, Charles Gordon Thomas, Sr. and Catherine Virginia Thomas, and grew up on the family farm in Upper Marlboro,...

Oct 21, 2026

Josephine Mary Schuster (Hutchins)

August 28, 1937-October 21, 2026

Josephine Mary Schuster, 89, of Calvert County, MD, passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital on October 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Josie was born in Prince Frederick, Maryland on August 28, 1937, and was raised by Florence Catherine (Hardesty) and Thomas Sewel Hutchins. She grew up in the hometown farming community of Calvert...

Oct 20, 2026

Sunrise: April 2, 1943. Sunset: October 20, 2026.

Delores Barham was born at Freedman Hospital to Frederic Vaughan Barnes and Mildred Miller. They gave her a spirit of fighting determination that lasted her entire life. She was educated in the District of Columbia public school system. Her family attended Mass in the Catholic church it was there she met a young...

Oct 20, 2026

Cynthia Maria Diggs was born on December 16, 1954, at DC General Hospital in Washington, DC, to Lillie and Alfred Diggs. A loving mother, sister, friend, and woman of faith, Cynthia filled her life with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

Cynthia attended Maryland Park Junior High School and later Central High School. Growing up, she enjoyed double dutch, jacks, hopscotch, riding...

Oct 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Calvin Curtis Tisdale Sr. Master Sergeant, United States Air Force, Retired

Sunrise: October 10, 1951 - Sunset: October 12, 2026

A Life of Honor, Service, and Legacy

Calvin Tisdale departed this life on October 12, 2026, at the age of 75.

Born on October 10, 1951, in Greenville, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of Zadie Lee Smith. Calvin Tisdale...

Oct 11, 2026

Christine Hardwicke Sydnor (73) beloved wife of Russell B Sydnor passed away unexpectedly on October 11th, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Russ, and children Christopher, Philip, and Mary Sydnor; two grandchildren Wyatt and Marilyn Sydnor; as well as her siblings Jill Lounsbury, Sandra Child, John Hardwicke, Heidi Emerson and Timothy Hardwicke; and her little mini poodle Finch. Christine...

Oct 11, 2026

Joseph David Booker Sr., age 72, of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away on October 11, 2026, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was born on June 23, 1954, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph and Annie Booker.

After graduating from Chamberlain Vocational High School, Joseph began his career as an International Business Machines (IBM) specialist for the District of Columbia...

Oct 9, 2026

November 16, 1944 - October 9, 2026

Dr. Dennis W. Hirsch, devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and public servant, died on October 9, 2026. Born on November 16, 1944, in Highland, Illinois, Dennis was raised in St. Jacob, Illinois, by his parents, Norman and Lenore Hirsch. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Dale.

Dennis's journey took...

Oct 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Matthew SteelAugust 4, 1968 - October 8, 2026

Jeffrey Matthew Steel, born on August 4, 1968, in Washington, DC, passed away on October 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold him close in their hearts.

Jeff was the beloved son of Jon and Joan Steel,...

Oct 8, 2026

Robert James Link, affectionately known to all as "Butch," passed away last Thursday, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.

Born on August 3, 1948, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Butch grew up to become a hardworking and dedicated man. He graduated from Southern High School in Anne Arundel County in 1968. For many years, he was a proud union pipefitter with...

Oct 7, 2026

Teresa Louine Bigbee, 73, of Clinton, Maryland, quietly entered the spirit world on October 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by her daughter, Erin, and her husband, Gary.

Teresa was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2019. She underwent multiple hormone therapies, and one round of Chemotherapy. When her body couldn’t handle them anymore, she decided to enter home hospice care at...

Oct 5, 2026

Mary Lou Holt, 98, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a long and remarkable life. Born September 17, 1928, in Durham to James Hastings Whitfield and Ethel Marie Brinn, Mary Lou was the third of eight children and is survived only by her beloved baby sister, Patricia.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, James Chesley Holt...

Oct 3, 2026

The family of Ethel Janet Ramsey of Lexington Park Maryland is deeply saddened to announce that "Nan" as she was known to most, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2026 at the age of 78, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on July 4th, 1948, to Ethel Virginia David & George David in Forestville MD. 

After graduating from...

Oct 2, 2026

Leodegario Quilalang Badar, age 93, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on October 2, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1933 in Botolan, Zambales, Philippines. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years from 1960 to 1980, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He served on the destroyer USS Gyatt and diesel submarine USS Harder while stationed...

Oct 2, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Wilkerson passed away October 2, 2026 after a short illness. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia to Frank (deceased) and Susan Wilkerson.

Jeff leaves behind his wife of almost 40 years, Angela Tilley Wilkerson, and sons Kurtis Ryan and Patrick Scott Wilkerson. He is also survived by his brother, James “Jim” Wilkerson of North Carolina.

He loved fishing...

Oct 1, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

Norma Lenora Williams was born on January 16, 1945 to the late Marjorie and Norman Ross. On October 1, 2026, peacefully, Norma departed this life and entered into eternal rest.

 Affectionately known as Mattie, she was the eighth of eleven children. Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the third daughter, growing up between two outspoken brothers who helped shape...