Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

La Verne M. Alleyne was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, one of eight children to Herbertand Margaret Griffith. La Verne’s formal education was high school/college inJacksonville, FL and New York. La Verne worked as a Banker and an Insurance ClaimsSpecialist.La Verne was an intelligent and beautiful soul. She was an “Ardent” Pittsburgh SteelerFan. She loved advocating and caring for...

Aug 3, 2023

 

 

Stanton Daniel Riley, born in Washington DC, September 4, 1959, one of eight children to Issac Riley, Jr. and Catherine D Riley (both Deceased).

 

Stanton attended both Eastern and Spingarn High School in Washington DC, graduating from Spingarn High School in 1977.  He also attended the University of the District of Columbia.   Stanton was a certified Air...

Aug 3, 2023

Arthur Belden Smithwick, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at Calvert Health Medical Center on August 3, 2023.  It has been said that the greatest gift in life is to be unconditionally loved and cherished. Arthur bestowed this gift to his family each and every day!

Arthur was born in Washington, DC on...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeri Lu Beck, age 84, of Dunkirk, Maryland, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Jeri was born on October 4, 1938, in Washington DC to John and Edith Garner. For 51 years she was a beloved wife of George Beck who preceded her in death in April of 2011. Jeri was the loving mother of...

Aug 3, 2023

Bernard Gabriel Tydings, Jr., of Huntingtown, MD (formerly of Beltsville, MD) gained his heavenly reward during the early morning hours of August 3, 2023, just a day shy of his eighty-first birthday.  He showed much courage and hope during his long illness.  His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his spirit will forever live...

Aug 1, 2023

 

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, our beloved Adrienne LaRissa Johnson-Gardner’s journey on earth was completed. God allowed us to enjoy our beautiful child Adrienne for many years, but the Lord was ready for her to come home. Over her lifetime, Adrienne brought so much joy to her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Thank you you, Lord...

Aug 1, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

Tom passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 29, 2023.  He was born January 14, 1952, in Prince Georges County, MD. He grew up in Mount Rainier, MD where he attended Northwestern High School.

Tom and his soulmate, Vera (Beatrice) Grubbs, were together for 30 years. They raised their family in Prince Georges County before moving to Calvert County in 1994....

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Hildur S. Padgett, beloved wife of James P. Padgett of Brandywine, MD; devotedmother of Agusta Magnea Jonsdottir and her husband Jon ofKopavogur, Iceland, Stefan Rafnar Jonsson and his wife Samantha  of Pipersville,PA, Eggert Johann Jonsson and his wife Brooke of Chicago, IL and James LeePadgett of Brandywine, MD.  Dear sister of Stefan Johannsson and the lateThorinn Rafnar and Halldor Rafnar. ...

Jul 27, 2023

Ryan William Plante, a loving son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Brandywine, MD. Born on January 13, 1990, in Annapolis, MD, Ryan was a beloved member of the community who will be deeply missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.Ryan was a dedicated Facility Technician in Shipping and Receiving. He approached his...

Jul 27, 2023

Jean Frances Browne, 89, of Forestville, MD passed away July 27, 2023. Jean was born November 18, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph and Alma Worthington. She worked as a switchboard operator.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Roger Browne, Jr.She is survived by her sons, John Roger Browne III, Steve Browne,...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Mary E. Roth, 72, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Mary was born December 24, 1950, in Ashville, NC to the late Edgar and Dorothy (Billings) Leapley.  Mary was the youngest of 5 children, 3 brothers preceded her in death Edgar Leapley IV, Robert Leapley and Richard Leapley.

She married Thomas Roth August 11, 1973,...

Jul 24, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Lee Cooke of Huntingtown, Maryland who passed away on July 24, 2023, just shy of his ninetieth birthday. Formerly of Forestville, Maryland, Donald valued his family, his ability to maintain peace even in the toughest of situations, and his long teaching career that impacted the lives of thousands of students. 

Donald...

Jul 23, 2023

 

 

James Marsh Hendon Jr., 74, of Brandywine, Maryland, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1948 in Aberdeen, Maryland, to the late Vernice and James Hendon Sr. James attended St. Emma Military Academy in his youth, and later attended the University of Dayton, Ohio. James met and married the love of his life,...