Obituaries

Archie Leonard Rainey

Archie Leonard Rainey

Apr 22, 2026

Archie Leonard Rainey, 87, of Suitland Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Dollie Mae, his daughter Kevin, siblings Stanley, Kenneth, Martin, Nancy and Geneva, and his two beloved dogs, Willie and Dollie.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Rainey, daughters Deborah Bowers (and her husband, John) Emma Rainey, and...

Terry Booker Thomas Jr.

Terry Booker Thomas Jr.

Apr 21, 2026



With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Terry B. Thomas on April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, mentor, colleague, and friend. Terry was born on December 26, 1937, in Monroe County, Mississippi, and spent his childhood and adolescent years in Alabama. He was an active member of Westminster...

Barbara Marie Suite Webster

Barbara Marie Suite Webster

Apr 18, 2026

Barbara Marie Suite was born on October 1, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to Norris James Suite and Marguerite Cecilia Hall-Suite.

Barbara was the apple of her father's eye, cherished as his beautiful little girl. Although her parents moved the family to Washington, D.C., for greater opportunities, their roots remained in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Nearly every Sunday was spent traveling back home to visit...

Gloria Ann Dockett

Gloria Ann Dockett

Apr 17, 2026

Gloria Ann Dockett, 79, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed peacefully Friday, April 17, 2026. Gloria was born and raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to the late Preston Harley and Mary Helen (Proctor) Harley November 18, 1946.

Gloria was educated in Prince George’s County Public Schools and graduated from Douglas High School. She started her career in the Federal Government as a secretary...

Patricia Mae Taylor

Patricia Mae Taylor

2026

Patricia Mae Taylor was born on Mary 4, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late William Sills Taylor, Sr. & Laura Veronica Thomas-Taylor. The third of seven children, she herself was a native Washingtonian by way of her parent's migrations from Raleigh Wake, N.C. & LaPlata, M.D. to that area. She carried that strength, resilience, and realness, gathered by the...

Virgilio Fojas Mendoza

Virgilio Fojas Mendoza

Apr 15, 2026

Virgilio Fojas Mendoza, 73, of Fort Washington, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 15, 2026 at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.Virgilio, also known as "Vio" to family and close friends or "Virgil" to co-workers, was born on June 26, 1952 in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines, to the late Timoteo and Dominga Mendoza. He was the youngest...

Shirley Mae Manko

Shirley Mae Manko

Apr 14, 2026

Shirley Mae Manko of Owings, Maryland, passed away on April 14, 2026, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born June 13,1949, in Philippi, West Virginia, to William and Lena Green. After graduating with high honors from Philip Barbour High School in 1967, Shirley began her long, 37-year federal career at the United States Department of Housing...

John Edward Yodichkas Jr

John Edward Yodichkas Jr

Apr 14, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward Yodichkas Jr., who left this world on April 14, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 15, 1956, John was a beloved husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, whose life was a testament to love, kindness, and generosity. Residing in Owings, Maryland, he...

Richard Anthony Hickey

Richard Anthony Hickey

Apr 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Richard Anthony Hickey (“Dickie”)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Anthony Hickey, affectionately known as “Dickie,” of Huntingtown, MD. Richard departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Calvert Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 82.Born in Washington, DC to Perry Hickey and Gertrude Bassford...

Eugene Martin Rashlich

Eugene Martin Rashlich

Apr 13, 2026

Eugene M. Rashlich, 84, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Monday, April 13th, 2026. Eugene "Gene", was born November 16, 1941 in Miners Hospital in Spangler, PA, to the late Martin and Anna Grace Rashlich.

Gene grew up in Ebensburg, Pa. then moved to Suitland, Md. in 1961. He was a graduate of Central Cambria...

Marvin Leonard Smith Sr.

Marvin Leonard Smith Sr.

Apr 11, 2026

Marvin Leonard Smith, Sr., of Saint Leonard, Maryland passed away on April 11,2026 at the home of his partner Toni Kimble in Sunnyvale, Texas surrounded by his family and beloved pup Scrappy. Marvin was born on June 6, 1941 in Washington, DC to Thomas Scott Smith and Rosie Gue Smith. He was raised in Clinton, Maryland.

He was proceeded in death...

James E. Wignall, Jr.

James E. Wignall, Jr.

Apr 11, 2026

James “Eddie” Wignall, Jr., passed away suddenly at home on April 11, 2026, in Lusby, MD. He was born on August 15, 1942, in Washington, DC, grew up in Prince George’s County, and spent most of his adult life in Southern Maryland—rarely far from the water he loved.

Eddie devoted much of his career to Prince George’s County Public Schools. He...

Deborah Joan Lott

Deborah Joan Lott

Apr 10, 2026

Deborah Joan Lott, 67, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, and proud United States Air Force Veteran passed peacefully with her Children by her side Friday, April 10, 2026. Debbie was born January 1, 1959, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Paul and Hildegarde Levasseur.

Debbie will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and the unmistakable spark that made her truly one of a kind.

She...

Cecilia Haley

Cecilia Haley

Apr 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Cecilia Haley

Cecilia Haley, aged 91, of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Cecilia was born on March 5, 1935 in Dawson, Nebraska. She was a cherished daughter of John Julius and Mary Steinauer. She is pre-deceased by her siblings Theresa Ramold, John Steinauer, Henry Steinauer, Leonard...

Richard Ralph Villano

Richard Ralph Villano

Apr 10, 2026

Richard Villano, age 84, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 10, in the presence of family.

Richard was born on June 27, 1941, in Washington, DC, the son of Alphonso and Rosalie (Ahern) Villano. He grew up in an Irish-Italian family in Washington, DC. As a child, he quickly developed a love for all sports,...

John Neile Harrison

John Neile Harrison

Apr 9, 2026

John Neile Harrison, known lovingly to those closest to him as Johnny, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on July 30, 1964, in Washington, D.C., John spent his final years in Prince Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by the people and places he cherished most.

John was the kind of man who made everyone feel welcome,...

Hilton Aaron

Hilton Aaron

Apr 8, 2026

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Hilton Aaron, born September 3, 1951, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to...

Jack Richard Downing

Jack Richard Downing

Apr 7, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad, whose love, strength and kindness had an impact on all who knew him.

He was wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a hard worker, working sometimes 2 jobs to provide for his family. When he wasn’t spending time with his family he loved to garden...

Margrette Loretta Nanney (Peggy)

Margrette Loretta Nanney (Peggy)

Apr 6, 2026

Peggy Nanney, was born in Washington, DC on September 30, 1944. Peggy (81), of Morningside, MD, passed away April 6, 2026 with family by her side at The Hermitage At Solomons.

Peggy was a longtime parishioner of St Phillip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Camp Springs, MD. A member of the Ladies Sodality. She was treasurer for many years. Making...

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