All Obituaries

Karen Lee Liddle, loving wife, mother, and MawMaw, age 63, of Indian Head, Maryland, died Monday, April 5, 2021.  She was born February 18, 1958 in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. “Joe” Mulvey and Margaret M. Mulvey. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, G. Darrell Liddle, children: G. Brian Liddle and his wife Bridgette A. Liddle, Darren W. Liddle and his wife Sarah Liddle, Angela M. Catena and her husband Nicholas P. Catena and...

Robert Robie “Bob” 75 of Accokeek, Maryland passed March 30, 2021, peacefully at his home.  He was born April 8,1945, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Bernice Robie.  Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Sue Ann Robie; his Father, Mother, and Brother-in-law Raymond Sorensen. Robert is survived by his son Michael Gross, and daughter-in-law Jamie Gross and his grandchildren John Allen, Michael Gross, Jr., Jailyn Gross, Brooklyn Gross and Peyton Gross....

William Warren “Crank” Cranford passed away peacefully in his home on March 28, 2021.  He was born on November 20, 1932 in Washington, DC to the late John W. and Evelyn Sherzer Cranford. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 58 years Barbara A. Cranford; son-in-law Wayne B. Durney; sisters Margaret C. Griffis and Gertrude E. Grabis; brother Robert A. Cranford; beloved dog Bert and his beloved cat Smokey.  He is survived by his daughter Peggy Cranford Durney and his...

On March 12, 2021 Judy Lynn Knott went to be with the Lord.  Judy was born on January 23, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Andrew and Marjorie Christensen.  When Judy was five years old, her family moved to Indian Head, Maryland where she lived out her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters:  Jean, Dolores and Donna.  In 1964, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Joe Knott, and they have two sons John (Christine) and Jeff (Melinda).  They...

Mildred Buckler Hodges of Indian Head passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 with her family, caregivers and her beloved little dog Sallie by her side. Mildred was born on April 16, 1919 in St Mary’s County to W. Bernard and Carrie (Quade) Buckler.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Oden and beloved daughter Charlotte along with her sisters, Ethel Carter and Louise Bushey. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Hoeppner...

Ricky L. Gilroy, 63 of Nanjemoy, MD departed March 9, 2021.  Born January 11, 1958 in Washington, DC.  Son of Melvin “Mike” Lee Gilroy and Emma Loretta Jenkins. Ricky was predeceased by his father Melvin “Mike” Gilroy and his sister Deborah “Debbie” Gilroy.  He is survived by his wife of 20 years Terri Gilroy, mother Emma Gyuras, brother Dennis Gilroy, daughter Katelyn (Austin) Gibbs, granddaughter Brenleigh Gibbs, stepchildren Mike...

Marilyn Groves Bramell, 70, of Indian Head, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021.  Marilyn was born on January 27, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) and Peggy Groves, and her brother Grady (Buddy) Groves.     She is survived by her children, Dean Bramell (Michele) and Jennifer Bramell (Charlie Hayes), and her grandchildren, Jake Bramell, Jared Bramell, and Kelsey Hayes.  In addition to her...

Ronald John Smith know to all as Ronnie, 63, of Indian Head passed away peacefully on Friday March 5, 2021 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD with family at his side. Ronnie was born February 12, 1958, in Washington D.C.  He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin I. and Patricia A. Smith of Bryans Road, MD, and one brother Timothy M. Smith, also from Bryans Road, MD. He worked for the DC government.  He was a wastewater treatment...

Edward Clarence Russ (age 90) beloved husband, father, and grandfather died on March 4, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. due to respiratory distress following emergency surgery. His wife Ruth – his sweetheart for over 70 years – was at his bedside when he passed. Ed was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He left school at age 17 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He met Ruth while stationed in Indian Head, Maryland. In June of 1950, six weeks after his wedding, he was sent...

We are celebrating the life of our beloved sister, Toni Patricia (Patty) Sammons.  Patty’s health had declined in recent years; she was tired and finally gave up the fight on February 22, 2021 at the age of 68.  Patty was born on June 8, 1952 to Daniel and Retha Sammons along with her twin brother Michael at Bolling AFB in Washington, DC.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her younger brother Mitch (and his daughter Christine).  Patty was blessed with a...