Obituaries

Donald Snider

Donald Snider

Feb 13, 2025

Donald Snider, a cherished husband to the late Elizabeth Snider , father, and grandfather, passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home in  Advance, North Carolina.  Donald's life of 84 years was marked by resilience and dedication.

He devoted 17 years of his life working as a cable splicer for the telephone company, where he cultivated a strong work ethic...

Eddie Velmer Horne

Eddie Velmer Horne

Feb 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eddie Velmer Horne, of Whiteville, NC, who left us peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in 1930, to the late Eddie Velmer Horne and Beulah Tedder Horne, Eddie was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his devoted...

John Paul Sherkus

John Paul Sherkus

Feb 12, 2025

John Paul (JP) Sherkus, 74 of Dunkirk Maryland died at the hospice of the Chesapeake in Waldorf of liver cancer on February 12, 2025.

He was born in Rochester, NY to Joan Kazakevicius Sherkus and Paul Joseph Sherkus. He attended Catholic grammar school, Aquinas High School and St John Fisher College graduating with a degree in Biology. He spent summers working...

Marlene Jessup

Marlene Jessup

Feb 11, 2025

Marlene Jessup, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Born and raised in Washington D.C., Marlene was the daughter of the late Herbert and Grace Coombs.



Marlene was married to her beloved husband, Neil Jessup Sr., for over 60 years until his passing in 2022. She...

Kathleen A Bailey

Kathleen A Bailey

Feb 11, 2025

Kathleen Ann Bailey 

Age 95 

Kathleen Ann (Kay) Bailey passed away on February 11th surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born in Philadelphia to John A. and Emma E. Scheibel. Kay was predeceased in death by her husband, Charles. R. (Dick) Bailey, Sr. She is survived by her sons Charles R. (Rick) Bailey, Jr, and his wife Kathleen A. (Kath) Bailey, and...

Emma Ruffin

Emma Ruffin

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Emma Lee (Love) Ruffin was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born to Willie Sr. and Annie (Powell) Love on December 23, 1936, in Chase City, Virginia, Emma was the seventh of ten children. 

 In 1959, she moved to the District of Columbia to embark on her adult life....

John "Mike" Brown Sr

John "Mike" Brown Sr

Feb 10, 2025

Major General (MG) John M. “Mike” Brown was born in Vicksburg, MS, to Fred and Ernestine Brown and

lived with his grandmother, Alice Foster. He attended several schools in Vicksburg before moving to San

Francisco, CA, at the age of 15. He lived with his Uncle William and worked multiple small jobs while in

school to support his family in Vicksburg. A model...

Bobbie Wasson

Bobbie Wasson

Feb 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of

Bobbie Richard Wasson, who peacefully left us in his sleep on

February 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on July 27, 1931, Bob

was a devoted husband, father, grand father etc. whose love

for his family knew no bounds.

Bob is survived by his children, Tracia Adams (Chris-

deceased), Kelly Castagna (Mark), Kim...

Michael Anthony Colbert

Michael Anthony Colbert

Feb 7, 2025

Michael Anthony Colbert, age 67, of Waldorf, MD. passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. Born on June 22, 1957, in Washington, D.C., Michael was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend whose presence touched the hearts of all who knew him.

Michael was predeceased by his loving parents, James Eugene Colbert and Mary Catherine Colbert, as well as his siblings Francis...

Gary Whitmore, Sr.

Gary Whitmore, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Gary Wayne Whitmore, Sr. age 78 of Southern, MD died February 05, 2025, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was the son of Raymond Washington Whitmore, Sr and Mildred Clark Whitmore of Hopewell VA.

Gary was a Veteran of three branches of service, The United States Army, Navy, and Airforce with an honorable discharge as Sgt. He spent some...

Bobbie Kelly

Bobbie Kelly

Feb 5, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Bobbie Jean Kelly, who departed this life on February 5, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, teacher, mentor, and pillar of her community.

Born on September 24, 1937, Bobbie Jean dedicated her life to education, shaping young minds as a teacher and...

Cheryl "Sheri" Aronhalt Smith

Cheryl "Sheri" Aronhalt Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Cheryl Aronhalt Smith died at home on February 4, 2025. She was born August 20, 1966, in Alexandria, VA, to Kay and Edwin Aronhalt. Sheri graduated from Capital Lutheran High School in 1984 and went on to graduate from Towson State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Sheri spent her teaching career enjoying lesson planning and decorating her...

Dominick Adriani

Dominick Adriani

Feb 4, 2025

DOMINICK ADRIANI, 94, of Camp Springs passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia Lee Adriani. He is survived by his sons Nick Adriani and Tony Adriani (Astrid); daughters Stacy MacKay (Eric), Jenny LaBille (Tim), and Maria Del Borrello (Mike);...

Dorothy Irma Bush

Dorothy Irma Bush

Feb 3, 2025

Dorothy Bush of Camp Springs, MD died on Monday February 3, 2025.Dorothy grew up in Camp Springs, the daughter of a hardworking farmer. She met the love of her life, Darrell, when they were kids, and their deep bond led to marriage in 1943, just before he left for basic training. During World War II, Dorothy contributed to the war...

Anna Ruth Russ

Anna Ruth Russ

Feb 3, 2025

Anna Russ of North Beach, MD passed on February 3, 2025, at age 83. Born on March 15, 1941, in Kentucky to Archie Moore and Myrtle Hylton. 

Anna was raised in Dehue, W. VA, by her mother Myrtle and stepfather, William Easterling, along with other family members, Everette Conway and Linda “Tink” Music. She attended and graduated from Dehue Elementary and...

Charlotte Patricia Buffaloe

Charlotte Patricia Buffaloe

Feb 2, 2025

Charlotte Patricia Buffaloe (Hilton), 92, of Forestville MD, passed away February 2nd, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 2nd, 1932, in Washington, D.C. to William and Katherine (Taylor) Hilton. She graduated from Maryland Park High School. She was a lifelong Christian that dedicated her life to Christ and her family. She was a beloved...

William Austin Wilkes

William Austin Wilkes

Feb 2, 2025

William Austin Wilkes, 83, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away at his home on the morning of February 2, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Audrey D. Wilkes, daughter, Lori Bookhard (Bryan), two sons, Eric Snyder, Brian Snyder (Shirley), three grandchildren, Katie Snyder, Mia Bookhard,...

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