Feb 1, 2019

Michael John Samuel Ourand, 61, of Severn, Maryland, passed away on February 1, 2019. He was born in Prince George’s County to Robert “Buck” Ourand and Gloria Ourand. Mike was a proud member of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. He was an entrepreneur who was passionate about many business ventures throughout his life. More than anything, Mike enjoyed spending time with his three grandchildren.  Mike is...

Feb 1, 2019

Melissa Lacey departed this life on February 1, 2019 to be with the Lord and her loving Grandfather Pop Pop. During her short stay here she courageously battled numerous chronic disease conditions. She passed away at Meritus Medical Center. Melissa was born in Cheverly, Maryland on May 25, 1985 to Frank Lacey Sr. and Karen Merryman. Melissa was adopted by...

Jan 29, 2019

There aren’t many men in this world like Samuel D. Stokes. He was intelligent and witty; not afraid to tell it like it is with his signature smirk. He was a homebody, but could have a conversation with anybody. A man forged by the time of his upbringing: hardworking and resilient; but his adaptability to any changes of the times were uniquely...

Jan 25, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce that Patricia Leigh Norris of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2019. Beloved wife of 54 years to Henry George Norris Jr.

Patricia was born on July 8, 1943 to the late Edward and Eva (Burnett) Anderson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 23, 2019

On January 23, 2019, James Edward Johns, Jr. (“JR”) of Mt. Rainier, Maryland passed away at Heartland-ManorCare Rehabilitation Center in Adelphi, Maryland. He was born on February 4, 1949 in Prince George’s County, Maryland.  He was the son of James Edward Johns, Sr. (deceased) and Irene Marie Johns (Givens) (deceased). The husband of Ruth Ann Johns (Trader). The father...

Jan 19, 2019

On January 19, 2019, William “Bill” Blakely Gibson III, 68, passed away at his home in Cheverly, MD. He was the beloved son to the late Denzil H. Gibson and Beverly Gibson-Cramer. He is survived by his loving children, Jeff, Lana, Blake Gibson and Nicole Kreamer; and four cherished grandchildren, Mia, Cali, Eli and Cuwen. He is also survived...

Jan 19, 2019

Frances Virginia (Broy) Roth, 93, left this life on the afternoon of January 19, 2019 to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Bob.  After courageously battling numerous chronic disease conditions, she passed away peacefully at home in Greenbelt, MD. Born August 12, 1925, in Washington, DC, she was the second of six children born to Virginia and Addison...

Jan 15, 2019

On Tuesday January 15, 2019, of College Park MD. Loving wife of the late J. Milton Stanford. She is survived by her cherished sons John D. Stanford (College Park, MD) and Robert D. Stanford (Mt. Rainier, MD).  Adoring grandchildren, Celenda A., Michael S. Stanford, Kimberly F. Henderson, and great grandchildren Hannah D. Stanford, and Kaitlyn N. and Tyler J....

Jan 14, 2019

Mae Arlene Amelia Carey (nee Meyer) of Lanham, Maryland passed away on January 14, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Born on May 25, 1926 in Warrenton, Missouri, the eldest daughter of Hugo Charles and Adeline Fredericka Meyer (nee Groeper), Mae attended public schools and graduated in May 1944 from Warrenton High School.

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Jan 14, 2019

Carl Joseph Marrone went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 14, 2019.  He was born on June 20, 1949 in Washington D.C.  He graduated from Wheaton High School with a strong interest in horticulture. Carl retired from Super Giant Food department managerial job when he contracted multiple sclerosis. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Marrone...

Jan 5, 2019

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, of College Park, MD. Loving wife of her first husband, the late James Howard Johnson, and her second husband, the late James Case Wells. She is survived by her son, Mark Johnson (Sam) and her stepdaughters, Sharon and Doris. Her other son, Doug Johnson, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral...

Jan 4, 2019

On Friday, January 4, 2019, Margaret Jean Parker of Mt. Rainier, Maryland passed away after a short illness.  Mrs. Parker was a strong, determined and compassionate homemaker and family matriarch, who touched the hearts and lives of many.  She is survived by her six children, Linda Collins (Dallas), Victoria May, Margaret Smith (Bill), Rick Parker, Debbie Whitney and John Parker (Roseann); five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Parker...

Jan 4, 2019

John "Jack" Robert Miller died, suddenly, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home in Churchton, MD. He is survived by wife, Barbara (Jennifer). Sons, Jacob and Brandon (Tara). Siblings, Michael (Nancy) Miller, Shirley Graves and Sharon Miller. Also, survived by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Norman John "Jack" &...

Dec 31, 2018

Elizabeth Louise Tatspaugh passed away peacefully on December 31, 2018 at Riverside Hospital in Williamsburg Virginia. Her daughter Catherine of Hampton VA cared lovingly for her for 5 years. Louise had resided in Hyattsville MD from 1937 to 2014.

Born in Washington DC on December 10,1910, the third of ten children, Mrs. Tatspaugh was the daughter of Joseph A. DeMarr of Aquasco MD, whose ancestors had...

Dec 30, 2018

On December 30, 2018, at the age of 70, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Ana Middleton; wonderful father of Thomas Vinh (Isabel) Middleton; brother of Linda (Denny) Kerns. Grandfather of Alexander Vinh Middleton. Alexander’s mother, Annie Tran, and a daughter, Mary Ann Middleton, predeceased him. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD...

Dec 26, 2018

Sterling Leon Smith was born in Washington, DC on December 26, 1952 to Julius Leon Smith and Madeline Anna Beckwith Smith. He was the eldest of three children born to this union. Sterling died exactly 66 years later on his birthday December 26, 2018. He did not suffer; he passed on to be with the Lord sitting in his...

Dec 22, 2018

On Saturday December 22, 2018. Beloved wife of John E. Walker. Cherished mother of Sue Walker-Coon (Timothy), Victoria Kramer (Michael), Lisa Gagnon (Greg), Katherine Sides (Daniel). Loving grandmother of John Edwin, Courtnie, Dylan, Alexis, Meg, Braeden, Caleb, Cassidy and Jules. Devoted Sister of Claudette Kline (Toby), Nicole Ott (David-deceased), Claire Spears (Stephen-deceased), Rene Maisonneuve and John Maisonneuve-(deceased) . Caring Sister-in-law of...

Dec 16, 2018

On December 16, 2018, of Milton, DE, formerly of New Carrollton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Weaver. Mother of Kim (John) Weisenberg, Kristie Weaver and Dan Weaver. Sister of Sandra E. Newgent. Grandmother of Steven and Ashley Weisenburg and Justin Weaver. Two brothers, Bobby and Donald Taylor, preceded her in death.  Friends may call at...

Dec 13, 2018

On Thursday, December 13th, 2018, of College Park, MD, at the age of 91. Loving mother of Lynn Faiola, of Damascus, MD, and David Hixon, of College Park, MD. Daughter of the late Arpod and S. Ivankevich.

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday December 12, 2018. Ivy "Mother" bid farewell to this physical world, as she journeys home to join her family members in the spirit realm. Ivy Marjory Joseph Thompson of Great Britain, UK and formerly of Guyana, was born in Golden Grove, Guyana, to the parents of William Thompson and Phyllis Joseph. Ivy had three siblings; the late...