All Obituaries

Russell Wayne Oroian 69, of Indian Head, Maryland, died June 7, 2018, he was born November 30, 1948. Russell is survived by his wife of 51 years Sharon L. Oroian, mother Barbara E. Winterble, father James R. Oroian, sisters Pamela Wolf, Patricia Richards, Grandchildren Ayla, Robert Jr., and Jayden Oroian, Greatgrandchildren Isabella Oroian plus many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sons Russell B. and Robert W. Oroian, brothers Leonard and...

William Thomas Farrell, Sr, 75, of Bryans Road, Maryland died June 7, 2018.  William was born December 27, 1942, in Washington, D.C,  He was the son of the late Charles I. Farrell, Sr. and the late Alice Pickeral.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Jean Farrell, his daughter Peggy Sue Huddleson, and his sisters Shirley Beavers and Hilda Woods, He is survived by his daughter Wendy Lee Farrell, sons William Thomas Farrell,...

Barbara Ann Cranford, 87 of Indian Head, Maryland died June 7, 2018 at Sagepoint Nursing Home, LaPlata, Maryland.  Barbara was born in Pisgah, Maryland on April 25, 1931 to the late Charles R. Abell and Doris Grinder Abell. Barbara is survived by her husband of 58 years William Warren (Crank) Cranford and daughter Peggy Cranford Durney and brother Robert Gordon Abell.  She was preceded in death by brothers Charles Leon and Gilbert Abell, and son-in-law Wayne...

Mildred Hermina (Muller) Fuchs of Indian Head, Maryland gently passed on May 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Born September 28, 1921 to William F. Muller and Mildred B. (Hindman) Muller.  Dottie had two siblings, Elizabeth (Muller) Ryan and William F. (Bill) Muller (deceased).  Dottie’s father was a WWI Combat Veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery.  Dottie married Paul J. Fuchs (deceased) on January 10, 1942.  They are survived by...

Mary Evelyn Downs, 79, passed away peacefully into our Lord’s hands on May 16, 2018.  Mary was born on May 20, 1938 in Washington, DC to the late Thomas Earl Downs and Evelyn Lusby Downs. Mary grew up in Indian Head, MD and graduated from Lackey High School in 1956.  At the age of 49 she retired from the Department of the Navy where she worked as an analyst.  She then relocated to Potomac Park Retreat and Conference Center in Falling Waters, WV. Mary...

Susan Marie Bowie, 57, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018  at her home away from home at Heritage Homestead, in Tomahawk, WV.  She was surrounded by her family who loved her all the way through to the other side.  She was born February 16, 1961 in Washington, NJ.   Susan was preceded in death by her father John Albert Moon, and son Alton James Bowie III.  She is survived by her husband Alton James Bowie II, mother Alice...

Carmen Stinnett, 91 of Ripley passed peacefully into our Lord’s hands on May 5, 2018. She was born on August 25, 1926 in Ripley, MD.  She was the daughter of the late Julian Johnson and the late Ida Johnson.  Was married to the late Thomas A. Stinnett. In addition to her parents and husband she was proceeded in death by her brothers, Julian, Douglas, Earl, and John Johnson; and sisters Lucille Bond, Frances Tilch, and Dorothy Gilroy and her son Thomas...

John W Johnson, 89, passed away, following a lengthy illness on May 3, 2018.  He was born in Ripley, MD on January 19, 1929.  He was the son of late Julian Johnson and the late Ida Johnson.  Married 67 years to Helen Johnson, where they resided in Florida in recent years.  He was preceded in death by his brothers: Julian, Douglas and Earl; sisters: Lucille Bond, Carmen Stinnett, Frances Tilch, and Dorothy Gilroy.  He is survived by his wife, Helen P Johnson, son,...

Mary Catherine Bledsoe, 67, of Bryans Road, Maryland, passed away on May 1, 2018 at her residence.  Born May 6, 1950 in Newberry, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Bledsoe and Doris Bledsoe.  In addition to her parents, Cathy was proceeded in death by her sister Patricia DeLozier, her daughter Kimberly Henderson, and husband Wally Henderson.  Left to cherish her memories is her son Brent Henderson and his wife Tina and her daughter Amy Smith.  Grandchildren...

Walter Irving Maddox, Sr. died on April 28, 2018.  He was 90.  He was born on September 4, 1927, to Reuben and Carrie Skinner Maddox in Marbury, Maryland.  He had nine siblings—Mary Ogline, Mabel Taylor, William Maddox, Wallace Maddox, Jeanette Duke, Russell Maddox, Bertha Milstead, Hazel Brady and Alton Maddox, all of whom pre-deceased him. He is survived by his former wife, Dorothy Maddox, and their children, Walter Maddox, Jr. (Barbara);  Dorothy Long...