Obituaries

Sharon  Marie Wilkes Francois

Sharon Marie Wilkes Francois

Nov 12, 2019

Sharon Marie Wilkes Francois was born on April 24, 1945, the fifth child to the union of Joseph Austin and Juanita Elizabeth Newman Wilkes. She attended school in Washington, DC; St. Cyprian Elementary School, Immaculate Conception High School; Howard University and obtained her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Accounting from the University of the of District of Columbia....

Yolande  Toussaint Anderson

Yolande Toussaint Anderson

Nov 11, 2019

Yolande Toussaint Anderson, of Upper Marlboro, MD, died during the evening of November 11, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born in Berlin, New Hampshire to Maria Gagne Toussaint and Arthur Aime Toussaint on August 28, 1925. One can imagine how wonderful it was being wished “good morning” by the smell of the fresh doughnuts inside the oven. Yolande was born...

Hugh "Butch" H. Clower Sr.

Hugh "Butch" H. Clower Sr.

Nov 9, 2019

Hugh “Butch” Clower, Sr., 78, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Butch was born on February 13, 1941 in Takoma Park, MD to Frank and Virginia (Clatterbuck) Clower. He served as an Airman in the US Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant from the Prince George’s Fire Department, serving proudly as a firefighter and...

Marjorie  DeChello

Marjorie DeChello

Nov 8, 2019

Marjorie DeChello, 84, entered eternal rest into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on December 28, 1934, daughter of the late Mary and Matthew Golder. For over 64 years, Marjorie was the beloved wife of Joseph DeChello. She was the loving mother...

Loveia  W.  Johnson-Sturdivant

Loveia W. Johnson-Sturdivant

Nov 8, 2019

Obituary forthcoming... To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Loveia W. Johnson-Sturdivant please visit our Sympathy Store.

Scott  E.  Lark

Scott E. Lark

Nov 8, 2019

Scott E. Lark, MAJ, USMC (Ret.) of Clinton, Maryland, passed away at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones on November 8, 2019. Scott was born on May 21, 1923, one of 12 brothers and sisters, of which he was the second youngest. After a childhood living on a farm during the Great Depression, Scott joined the Marine Corps...

Christine "Teenie" Ford

Christine "Teenie" Ford

Nov 8, 2019

Christine was the 9th child of Elder W.C. Robertson and Evangelist Daisy Lee Morgan Robertson and was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania. The family moved to a small multicultural town when she was a very young toddler. Elder Robertson thought his children to pray, read the word, and live a life above reproach. He was their Christ like example. Christine was...

Cai Qiu Xu

Cai Qiu Xu

Nov 6, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Cai Qiu Xu please visit our Sympathy Store.

Sandy  Sullivan

Sandy Sullivan

Nov 6, 2019

On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, our beloved Sandy Sullivan received her wings. Sandy was born Sandy Joy Drakeford on December 28, 1946 to Junior and Hattie Drakeford. She was born in Lancaster, SC. In her youth she joined Sand Hill Baptist Church. She graduated in 1965 from Hillside High School where she served as Majorette for the band and was...

William  "Billy" Mason

William "Billy" Mason

Nov 5, 2019

On November 5, 2019 William C. Mason (aka “Billy”), the second child of the late James and Mathilda Mason transitioned to his heavenly home. He was born on December 12, 1951 in Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D,C. He is survived by his loving Sister Tammy Mason, Niece Tracy Mason, Grandniece Alexis Patterson, and a host of aunts, uncle, cousins and friends....

James Cathro

James Cathro

Nov 5, 2019

James “Jim” Cathro, 86, of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 5, 2019. Jim was born on June 10, 1933 to David and Sybella Cathro in Holyoke, MA and was the youngest of four children, having three older sisters, Sybella (Bill) Ford, Thelma (Doug) Riley and Audrey (Len) Boyle. Jim married the the love of his...

Margaret "Ruth" Brown

Margaret "Ruth" Brown

Nov 5, 2019

Margaret “Ruth” Brown passed away peacefully, November 5, 2019 at the Hermitage at Solomons at the age of 96. Ruth grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating high school, Ruth went to work at the nearby Fort DuPont Army Base during World War II. When Fort DuPont closed, she temporarily worked at the New Castle Air Base in Delaware. She...

Nancy Elizabeth Carter

Nancy Elizabeth Carter

Nov 4, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth Carter of Owings, MD, was born on January 14, 1939 and passed away on November 4, 2019. Nancy is survived by her husband Fred C. Carter, her four children, Kathleen Tondee (Donald), Michael Gibbs, Patricia Smith (Edward) and Andrew Gibbs (Brenda) and five stepchildren, David Carter, Darrold Carter, Debbie Carter, Denise Carter and Darwin Carter, 17 grandchildren and...

Jose Miguel Gonzalez-Lopez

Jose Miguel Gonzalez-Lopez

Nov 2, 2019

Jose Miguel Gonzalez-Lopez, 83, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born in Puerto Rico, the son of Jose Pantaleon Gonzalez and Juana (Gonzalez) Lopez. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Gonzalez for 60 years until her death in 2017. He is survived by his daughter,...

Elizabeth C. DeMent

Elizabeth C. DeMent

Nov 1, 2019

October 29, 1926 ~ November 1, 2019 Elizabeth C. DeMent beloved wife of the late Frank DeMent passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Daughter of the late Percy M. Clark and Mary Katherine Clark. Sister of the late Walter J. Clark and aunt to the late Douglas O. Clark. Survived by her sister- in-law Catherine R. Clark and...

Ronald Edward Bobo Sr.

Ronald Edward Bobo Sr.

Oct 31, 2019

Ronald Edward Bobo, Sr., 74, of Rose Haven, MD passed away at home on October 31, 2019. Born on August 22, 1945 he was the son of the late Amy (Woodburn) and James “Jim” Tiburzi. “Ronnie”, “Ron” or “Bo” to friends, was the devoted husband of his wife Donna. High school sweethearts, they married on June 5, 1965 and celebrated...

Audrey Frances Downing

Audrey Frances Downing

Oct 31, 2019

Audrey Frances Downing, 89, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on October 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 4, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Howard Hughes and Adelaide Agnes Hazell Hughes. Audrey was the beloved wife of Jack Richard Downing and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in January 2019. She was the loving mother...

Delores Kay Gardner

Delores Kay Gardner

Oct 30, 2019

Delores K. Gardner, 83, of Clinton, Maryland passed away on October 30, 2019. Born on December 5, 1935 to the late Edward and Alberta Lewis in Richmond, Virginia. Services are pending to follow at a later date. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Delores Kay Gardner please visit our Sympathy Store.

Nancy S. Smith

Nancy S. Smith

Oct 30, 2019

Our beloved, Nancy Sinervo Smith, of Ft. Washington, MD passed peacefully on October 30, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Nancy was born in Palmer, Massachusetts. She eventually relocated to Maryland were she met and married Bernell Smith on June 14, 1952. They were married for 58 years before his passing in 2010. They both worked for the Library...

Carol  W. Tice

Carol W. Tice

Oct 29, 2019

Carol W. Tice of Clinton, MD passed peacefully during the afternoon of Tuesday, October 29, 2019 with her loved ones by her side. Born in Washington, DC the daughter of Loretta Funk Wildensteiner and Conrad Wildensteiner. Carol grew up in District Heights, MD and graduated from Suitland High School, Class of 1970. She attended and excelled at Frostburg State University...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Grief Steps logo

What Every Family Should Know about Planning Ahead

Get Your Free Guide
Grief Steps logo

What Every Family Should Know about Planning Ahead

Get Your Free Guide
Grief Steps logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.