Obituaries

Lois Ann Martilla

Lois Ann Martilla

Sep 11, 2018

Lois Ann Martilla passed away gently in her sleep during the early morning of September 11, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Lois Ann Peck on January 17, 1935 in Washington, DC. She graduated from Burdick Business School and was secretary to the Dean of the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. On December 31, 1954,...

Barbara Yvonne  Odellas

Barbara Yvonne Odellas

Sep 11, 2018

Barbara Yvonne Odellas, of Clinton, MD passed on September 11, 2018 at the age of 81. Born in Washington, DC the daughter of Frances Elizabeth Hall and Comer Blocker. She attended at Morgan Elementary School, Francis Junior High School, Cardozo Senior High School, and Hawaiian Hairy academy, where she acquired her beautician License. She owned and managed Odellas Coiffure beauty...

Bonnie Lea Hunt

Bonnie Lea Hunt

Sep 10, 2018

Bonnie Lea Hunt, of Ft. Washington, MD passed on September 10, 2018 at the age of 66. Born in North Conway, NH the daughter of Geraldine Marcia and Donald Albert Linscott. Bonnie moved frequently during her growing up years. Her father was in the US Navy. She met her future husband and love of her life, Kenny Ray during her...

Gladys Rowles

Gladys Rowles

Sep 7, 2018

Gladys M. Rowles, Beloved Wife of the late William F. Rowles; Devoted Mother of Patricia Ruth Rowles and Frances Ann Hobson; Grandchildren Kelly, Brian, Tremain, and Jennifer; and 10 great grandchildren, has passed away after 92 blessed years. She was born in Herndon, Va. and moved to PG County when she was five. She attended District Heights Elementary School and...

Amber Mayme Rayfield

Amber Mayme Rayfield

Sep 5, 2018

It is with immense sorrow that the family of Amber Rayfield announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the age of 43. She was born in Washington D.C. on March 19, 1975 and moved to rural Calvert County in 1978. At a very young age her originality, inquisitive mind and exceptional intelligence were unmistakable. Amber was an...

Lonny Peeples

Lonny Peeples

Sep 4, 2018

It was on September 4, 2018, Lonny Peeples completed his mission here on earth and transitioned into eternal life. If you knew Lonny, you would never forget him. Charisma and charm were attributes bestowed upon Lonny Peeples. With an infectious personality, he knew no strangers, it is still difficult to view him as anything but alive. Born in Washington, DC...

William F. Pennoyer

William F. Pennoyer

Sep 4, 2018

William F. Pennoyer, 93, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Annapolis, MD. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of the late William A. and Adelaide (Bitter) Pennoyer. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. (Waer) Pennoyer, who passed on February 15, 2018. They had been married for 68 years. William...

Col. Richard "Rich" Alan Romer, USAF (retired)

Col. Richard "Rich" Alan Romer, USAF (retired)

Sep 4, 2018

Colonel Richard “Rich” Alan Romer, USAF (retired), 78, passed away in North Beach, Maryland on September 4, 2018. Rich was born on December 3, 1939 in Burlingame, California to Sidney and Miriam Romer. After graduating from Burlingame High School in 1957, he went on to Stanford University, graduating in 1961. Shortly after, he accepted a commission in the US Air...

Deloris Marie Ireland

Deloris Marie Ireland

Sep 1, 2018

Deloris Marie "Lawson" Ireland on Saturday September 1, 2018 of Edgewater, MD. The beloved wife of Warren L. Ireland and the late Ronald A. Lawson. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy Moore. Loving mother of Ronnie Lawson III, Jennifer Goff, Denise Lawson, and the late Christy Lawson. Sister of Joe and David Moore and Patricia Tawil. Also survived...

Frank Wendell Helms

Frank Wendell Helms

Aug 31, 2018

It is with extremely heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Frank “Wendell” Helms of Huntingtown, MD, announce his passing on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 83. Wendell passed away peacefully with his beloved son Robert by his side at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born on July 4, 1935 in Willis, VA...

Anne Bowie Klopfer

Anne Bowie Klopfer

Aug 31, 2018

Anne Bowie Klopfer, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on August 31, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Washington, DC to Ethel Shields Bowie and Dr. Andrew Keene Bowie, a well-respected and loved physician on Capitol Hill. Anne grew up in Washington, DC. It was there that she met her husband, Charles Francis Klopfer. Anne and Charles were married...

Micky  Shaul

Micky Shaul

Aug 29, 2018

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Rosario M. Cortes

Rosario M. Cortes

Aug 29, 2018

Rosario Mercedes Cortes Norambuena Valdes, 90, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away peacefully August 29, 2018, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Talca, Chile to the late Samuel Norambuena and Carolina Norambuena Valdes. Rosario was the loving mother of Elizabeth P. Gaither, sister to Maria Raquel Mendoza, and sister in-law to Ines Jara Cortez (the late...

Derek Laudenberger

Derek Laudenberger

Aug 28, 2018

Derek Laudenberger of Waldorf, MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2018 at the age of 40. Loving son of Theresa Laudenberger (Ron Marcey) and Byron Laudenberger. Devoted grandson to Marion Davis. Derek loved his family and friends and will be very much missed by his brother Byron (Jennifer) and his twin brother Dustin; his stepsiser Suzanne, his Aunt Kathy...

Daniel E.  Carver Sr.

Daniel E. Carver Sr.

Aug 28, 2018

Daniel E. Carver Sr., 57, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born in Washington D.C. to the late Edgar and Barbara Carver. Dan met his wife Teresa in 1983 and they were married in 1985. He became the loving father of D.J. (Amanda) in 1987 and...

Anna Chislom Williams

Anna Chislom Williams

Aug 27, 2018

Anna C. Williams, of Ft. Washington, MD passed on August 27, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved Wife of the late Gerald E. Williams, Sr. Devoted Mother of Dr. Gerald E. Williams, Jr. and his wife Kathleen Williams of Sharon, MA. Dear Grandmother of Devon Williams, Maya Williams and Dylan Williams. Devoted Mother of Deborah Ann Washington of Atlanta,...

John W. Leak Sr.

John W. Leak Sr.

Aug 25, 2018

John Willie Leak, Sr., was affectionately known as Nash, Pops, and Sam. He was born on January 18, 1946 in Rockfish, North Carolina to Eunice and Walter Leak, Sr. John Willie Sr. was called home on Saturday, August 25, 2018 to enter into his eternal life. He attended Prince George’s county public schools; Oxon Hill Elementary, and Fairmont Heights High....

Charles "Chuck" C. Hesse Sr.

Charles "Chuck" C. Hesse Sr.

Aug 23, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Hesse, Sr., of Forestville, MD passed on August 23, 2018 at the age of 90. Born in Charleston, West VA the son of Ruby Irene Cokely Hesse and John Francis Hesse. At the age of 19, Chuck entered the 5th Marine Corp in Quantico, VA. After 5 years, he was honorably discharged as Corporal Charles C. Hesse. After...

Kyleigh Victoria Mellen

Kyleigh Victoria Mellen

Aug 23, 2018

Kyleigh Victoria Mellen, age 4 months, passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd, 2018. Despite being in the world only briefly, Kyleigh brightened the lives of everyone who spent time with her. She had an infectious smile, a contagious laugh, and a glow that lit up every room she was in. She was deeply loved and will be missed by her...

Praporn "Thel" Rankin

Praporn "Thel" Rankin

Aug 22, 2018

"Thel" Praporn Rankin, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on August 22, 2018 at the age of 67. Born in Thailand to Sawai Competha and Boongun Pheathesaeng. Beloved wife of Donald Prince Rankin, Sr.; Devoted mother of Michelle Dawn Rankin, Donald Prince Rankin, Jr. and Jason Scott Rankin; Loving grandmother of Marquis and Jasmine Rankin. Also survived by 3 sisters and...

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