Obituaries

John Johnson

John Johnson

Sep 18, 2025



John Walter Johnson, was born in Cheltenham, Maryland, on December 24, 1930, to the late John and Cora Johnson. He was the second of 11 children from this union.

After graduating from Douglass High School in June 1948, John enrolled in Cortez Peters Business School in Washington, D.C.

In 1951, John joined the United States Air Force serving four years active duty...

Martin J Oberman Jr

Martin J Oberman Jr

Sep 16, 2025

Martin (Marty) James Oberman, Jr., age 66, of Edgewater, MD., passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025.

Marty is survived by his beloved wife, Stephanie Ann Ray; his children Katerine (Nick) Pendergraph, Martin (aka Mac) and Liam Oberman and two grandchildren, Ronan and Mazie Pendergraph; his loving mother, Betty P. Oberman, siblings Cindy (Mark) Morgan, Maria (Todd) Melton, and Kevin Oberman,...

Edward "Bobby" Travis

Edward "Bobby" Travis

Sep 16, 2025

Edward “Bobby” Travis

 Sunrise July 10, 1946 – Sunset September 16, 2025 

On September 16, 2025, Edward Travis departed this world and was called home to be with our Father in Heaven. Edward Travis, affectionately known as “Bobby” was the third of twelve siblings born to the late Charlie Sr. and Martha Spears Travis July 10, 1946, in Liberty, Mississippi. Edward met...

David Stewart

David Stewart

Sep 15, 2025

David Daniel Stewart, 64, was called home on September 15, 2025. Dave was the type of person that could walk into a room and make you feel like you knew him. He was full of personality and could talk to anyone about anything. 

Dave loved life and spending time with his family. He especially loved the family, and friends gatherings for...

Elizabeth Florence Kern

Elizabeth Florence Kern

Sep 12, 2025

Elizabeth "Belle" Kern, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and selflessness.

Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Florida, Belle met the love of her life, John Kern, at the young age of 14 when he moved in across the street. Their childhood friendship blossomed into a lifelong partnership, and...

Robert Douglas Weems

Robert Douglas Weems

Sep 10, 2025

Robert 'Bobby' Douglas Weems was born on December 6, 1926, to Philip and Mattie Yoe Weems of Port Republic, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his brother Gardner Weems, his sister Rebecca Weems Angelella, his wife Betty Lee (Prout) Weems, his son Gordon Douglas Weems, and his granddaughter Katherine Curran (Rossow) Martin. He is survived by his brother Mason...

Lillie Hughes

Lillie Hughes

Sep 4, 2025

Lillie Hughes, 86, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Mississippi.

The visitation for Lillie Hughes will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 2pm until 4pm at Lee Funeral Home in Clinton, Maryland. Burial at Arlington at a later date.

Shirley Leonard

Shirley Leonard

Sep 4, 2025

With deep love and profound sorrow, the family of Shirley Jean Leonard announces her peaceful passing on September 4, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on February 5, 1937, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Martha Lee Lucas (Westry) and Bob Lucas. She was the cherished sister to five brothers: Ernest Lucas aka...

Christine Knott

Christine Knott

Sep 2, 2025

Christine Knott was born on March 15, 1970 in Washington D.C, to Robert Cory and Gayle Cory. She grew up in Camp Springs, MD attending Friendly High School. She met her future husband in 1996. Her and John were married on October 23, 1999. They were blessed with their son, Robert, in July of 2002. Christine had careers in car...

Patricia Lee Fitzgerald

Patricia Lee Fitzgerald

Sep 2, 2025

Patricia Lee Fitzgerald, 83, passed away peacefully on September 2nd in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Born February 16th, 1942 in Baltimore to Arthur and Gwen Moxley, she graduated from Bladensburg High School.

On July 1, 1961, Pat married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Lary J. Fitzgerald. Together, they created a beautiful family and raised two loving and...

Pauline Emily Williams

Pauline Emily Williams

Aug 31, 2025

Pauline Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on her own terms on the afternoon of August 31st at Washington Hospital Center. She was surrounded by her loving children-Elizabeth Williams, Christine Williams, Susan Knott, and Michael Williams-as well as her daughter-in-law Amy Williams and son-in-law Shawn Knott.

Born in Chingford, England, where she was raised with her surviving...

Lynne Ellen Lau

Lynne Ellen Lau

Aug 29, 2025

Lynne Ellen Lau Born December 28, 1943 in Buffalo, NY went home to be with her Lord on August 29, 2025 She is predeceased by parents Elbert and Helen Rosen, her mother and father in-law William F. Sr and Margaret Lau, her Sister and Brother in law Martha and Larry Kastner, Brother in laws, John Lau, William F Lau Jr....

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp

Aug 28, 2025

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Born on March 1, 1946, in Gamoca, West Virginia, Norma was the daughter of the late Harry...

Roy Jewell

Roy Jewell

Aug 28, 2025

Roy Allen Jewell, 87, of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, August 28, 2025. Roy was born to the late Alfred and Gertrude Jewell in Michigan December 17, 1937. Roy was one of six children and was raised on a farm in Tecumseh, Michigan. Roy worked as a mechanic for the DC Police for many...

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