All Obituaries

Mary Pearl McDonald, 87, of Indian Head, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Mary was born February 23, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late John and Edna Marie Karis.  Mary is preceded in death by her husband Herbert H. McDonald and daughters Linda Weakley and Patricia Perrone.  She is survived by her sons Herbert R. McDonald of Indian Head, Steve McDonald (Teresa) of LaPlata; daughter Lisa McDonald of Indian Head; six grandchildren:  Troy Weakley,...

Charles Edward Samarra, 74, of Marbury, Maryland died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, their son, Chad Samarra, and brother, Glenn Samara. Charlie was born on August 14, 1945 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He met the love of his life, Mary, while both were in college.  They married at age 19 and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1967.  There Charlie pursed his life-long passion to become a police officer.  He joined the Washington, D.C....

William “Willie” Wayne Bowie, 24, was born November 13, 1995 to Catherine “Kitty” Hutchins (Steve Gilroy) and Anthony “Tony” Bowie (Linda Greene).  Willie unexpectedly passed on March 13, 2020. Willie grew up in Nanjemoy, Maryland where he enjoyed fishing, swimming, drawing and being surrounded by family and friends.  In 2013 he graduated from North Point High School with a certificate in welding.  Willie worked as a welder and a roofer for...

In accordance with the State of Maryland COVID-19 guidelines, social gatherings should be limited to 10 or less.  They further advise that those that are ill and at risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay at home.  Attendees should follow recommended healthy habits, such as social distancing, hand hygiene, covering coughs and sneezing. UPDATED POSTED TIMES COVID-19 GUIDELINES : Friends received on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 5 PM - 7 PM at the...

Richard Allan Crown (December, 28 1942 – March 8, 2020) Richard was the son of Lillian (Bowie) Crown and Leslie Lee Crown (both deceased).  He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Vernon) Crown.  He and Dorothy where life time sweethearts who met as teenagers in Potomac Heights.  Richard was always quick to boast of his and Dorothy’s 58-year marriage!  Richard was the proud father of Shelley (Bobby), Richard Jr., Andy (deceased) and Kirk.  Adoring PopPop...

Herbert Irvin Sauber, 96, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 1, 1924.  He died on March 5, 2020. He was in the United States Navy and served in WWII. He was proceeded in death by his brother Stanley Sauber. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Sauber; 6 children; Maury Sauber, Cheryl Linn, Madeline Strine, Richard Sauber, Michael Sauber and Bryan Sauber; 13 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren. The...

Francis L. Burns departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at home.  Francis was born to the late Beatrice & George on January 1, 1942 in Charles County, MD.   Francis was educated in the Charles County Public School System.  Francis was a retiree from the DC Metropolitan Police Department as a dedicated mechanic for over 30 years.  Francis also worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Park for a short time after retiring.   In1986...

Kathleen “Elizabeth” Gifford, 93, of Indian Head, MD passed away February 6, 2020.  Elizabeth was born in Portsmouth, VA in 1927.  She married the late Robert A. Gifford in 1948 and went on to graduate from College of William and Mary in Richmond, VA (now part of VCU) with a B.A. in Fine Arts in 1950.  She retired from the Library of Congress in 1994 after 27 years.  After moving numerous times from various places in Virginia and Maryland, she lived in Indian...

Rosemary Gregory Arbogast was born in Cleveland West Virginia, daughter of Rhoda Agnes (Berry) Gregory and Freeman Otis Gregory on November 19, 1930.  She had a younger brother (Harold 'Buster' Gregory) and sister (Linda Gregory Johnson) and cousins (Louise Bottomley and Betty Jean Fuller).  They all shared and grew up in the same house.  Rosemary met her husband Dale Arbogast of Hacker Valley, West Virginia at the age of 12.  Although older, he...

Elsie Irene Wright, 99 of Bryans Road, Maryland died January 25, 2020.  Elsie is preceded in death by her husband Walter M. Wright, Sr., children Daniel and Walter Wright, Jr., and her grandchild Kristy Wright. She is survived by her son David, grandchildren Cara Stonestreet, Lola Capps and River Larkspur; great grandchildren Kinley & Korbin Stonestreet and Lachlan Capps. The family is accepting donations towards her services. Friends will be received at the funeral home on...