Obituaries

Joan Scanlon

Joan Scanlon

May 2, 2026

Joan Scanlon, age 89, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away peacefully on May 2nd.

Born on August 20, 1936, in Washington DC, Joan was the daughter of Theodore and Marie Tavarozzo. After graduating from McKinley Tech High School in Washington DC in 1954, she pursued a career as a secretary, working for Griffith Consumers Oil Company before getting married in 1956.

Joan was...

Robert Paul Moeller

Robert Paul Moeller

May 1, 2026

Robert Paul Moeller, 79, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on January 26, 1947, Robert lived a life defined by service, intelligence, faith, strength, and devotion to his family.

Robert shared 40 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Marie D. Moeller. Together they built a life centered around faith, family, and lasting memories. He...

Shawn David Dockstader

Shawn David Dockstader

Apr 28, 2026

Shawn David Dockstader, 50, of Canton, NC, formerly of Lusby, MD, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 28, 2026. Shawn was born in Schenectady, NY, on February 13, 1976, to Garth and Mary Dockstader.

Shawn grew up in Wappingers Falls, NY, before moving to Southern Maryland at 13. He quickly built a huge extended family of friends who supported...

Henry Morton

Henry Morton

Apr 27, 2026

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, & Friend

There are men who move quietly through the world, leaving no headlines behind them — only the deep, unmistakable imprint of a life lived with purpose, dignity, and honor. Henry Morton was such a man. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he came into this world with little fanfare, and he spent the decades that followed proving...

Sung Kim

Sung Kim

Apr 27, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, we remember and celebrate his life.

His kindness, strength, and devotion to family touched all who knew him.

깊은 사랑과 감사의 마음으로, 친절함과 강인함, 그리고 가족을 향한 헌신으로 모든 이들의 마음을 따뜻하게 했던 故 김성순님의 삶을 기립니다.

Memorial Service

Monday, May 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Lee Chapel

6633 Old Alexandria Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Tyrone Anthony Ligon

Tyrone Anthony Ligon

Apr 24, 2026

Master Sergeant (Ret.) Tyrone Anthony Ligon, 79, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, while residing at Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge, Maryland.

He was born on June 30, 1946, to Irene (Ligon) Jeffers and Durell Parham in Nottoway County, Virginia. Tyrone grew up in Crewe, Virginia and graduated from Luther H....

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...

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