Jul 11, 2026

The Life Journey of

LTC Curtis Wendell Crutchfield

Curtis Wendell Crutchfield was born on December 11, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to Maude L. Crutchfield and the late George W. Crutchfield. He peacefully departed this life on July 11, 2026, at his home in Brandywine, Maryland.

Curtis was born into a proud military family. His early life as a “military brat”, entailed lots...

Jul 10, 2026

Eddie Zinkhan of Lothian passed away suddenly at AAMC in Annapolis on July 10, 2026. He was born and lived for many years in Baltimore, MD. Eddie loved hunting, fishing and trips to the Eastern Shore and West Virginia. His greatest joy was when he became PopPop to his grandson. He is survived by his son Corey and grandson Bentley...

Jul 8, 2026

Constance (Connie) Hughes Crawford, 89, of Cheltenham, Maryland, passed peacefully, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Connie was born January 13, 1937, in Franklin, Pennsylvania to Foster Hughes and Anna Jean Keeley. Connie graduated from Franklin Highschool and married the love of her life, Raymond Crawford February 4th,1955, and...

Jul 8, 2026

Karen Downs Sanders, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Forestville, Maryland, on July 8, 2026, where she had resided for over 46 years. Born in Washington, D.C. on August 23, 1952, Karen lived a life filled with love, devotion, and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys.

Karen was married to the love of her life, Robert "Bobby" Sanders,...

Jul 5, 2026

David Ronald Moore Sr., lovingly known to family and friends as "Peter," passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the age of 73.

Born on March 17, 1953, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, David was the beloved son of Thomas Robert Moore and Aurelia Isabelle Sweeny Moore. Throughout his life, he was known for his strength, kindness, and unwavering love for...

Jul 4, 2026

Some people leave footprints on your heart that can never be erased. Heather Faith Douglass was one of those people. At just 33 years of age, God called her and opened his arms. Heather passed away after a courageous four-month fight in the hospital. Through every challenge she faced, she met each day with quiet strength, incredible grace, and unwavering...

Jul 3, 2026

At 14:56 on Friday, July 3, 2026, the world changed.

After a years-long, defiantly heroic battle with an illness that we will not empower by naming, Christy’s soul was freed from the pain of her body, and the darkness of disease became the light of a million stars.

An accountant, an entrepreneur, a business woman, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a...

Jul 2, 2026

Maureen Ann Gill (née Keane) passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Born to Edward and Margaret Keane in County Clare, Ireland, on August 25, 1941, Maureen spent her girlhood on the family dairy farm before embarking on a new adventure and emigrating to New York.

There, she met her first husband, John B. Smyth, a...

Jun 30, 2026

Our beloved mother, Nina C. Knight, was born on September 20, 1938, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina—a precious gift to the late Thad E. Knight Jr. and Helena Knight. She later moved to Washington, D.C., where she graduated from Margaret Murray Washington High School in 1956. As the eldest of five children, with one sister and three brothers, Nina embraced...

Jun 29, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Ruth Barnes Jones was born on December 3, 1922, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and was called home to glory after 103 remarkable years of faith, love, and resilience. Born a twin to the late Rufus Barnes, Ruth overcame extraordinary childhood hardships — including a battle with blindness and the loss of her mother at age ten — to become a...

Jun 28, 2026

Adele Martin, born on November 24, 1937, in Washington, DC, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was the third of four beloved daughters of Albert P. Recknor and Mary L. Vaccaro.Adele lived a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. A devout Catholic, her faith was the foundation of her life. She found comfort and...

Jun 27, 2026

With profound sadness and immense love, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and mom mom, Kathleen Desmarais, on June 27, 2026, at the age of 84.

She was the heart of our family and a source of strength, love, and comfort to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She had a way of making people feel...

Jun 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Casper Kates, Jr., D.D.S., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on June 26, 2026, in the presence of his loving family. Born on July 28, 1943, in Washington, DC, Kenneth was the cherished son of the late Kenneth C. Kates, Sr....

Jun 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Lee Vento Sr “Big Ron”(Clinton, Maryland), who passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born February 20, 1946 in West Virginia coal mining town and he leaves to mourn family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jun 25, 2026

Anna (Palmieri) Curtin was born on October 11, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to Mario Palmieri and Menza J. Carena. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Edward (Eddie) Curtin. Anna grew up in the Foggy Bottom area of the city with her mother, younger sister and many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. Anna attended St. Patrick’s Academy, graduating in 1948....

Jun 25, 2026

Sharon P. Miller, 79, born on March 2, 1947, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed, away peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer.

Born to the late Lionel and Julia Parks, Sharon was raised in the close-knit community of Broomes Island, Maryland, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for family, friends, and the simple joys of life. She was a...

Jun 25, 2026

Geraldine "Mickey" Gee of Riverdale, MD passed away at the age of 94 on Thursday, June 25, 2026. At the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD.

She dedicated 35 years to the Prince George's County Public School as a Bus Driver.

After retirement, she became a member of the United Methodist Church in Hyattsville, MD., where she...

Jun 23, 2026

Jun 20, 2026