All Obituaries

Sharon “Nanny” Harris, 74 of Indian Head, Maryland passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.  She was born on December 20, 1951. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, AB Harris, sons Brian (Kimberly), Robby (Jenel), and Corey (Travita); her sisters Betty and Jane Joyce; brothers Mac, Jimmy and Jackie.  She had seven grandchildren Robby Jr, Alyssa, Samantha, Ciara, Kylie, Khari, and Darius; and six great-grandchildren James, Carter, Lilliana, Isaiah, Vamir and Kai. She ...

Wayne “Larry” Allen, 69, of Gambrills, Maryland; formerly of Indian Head, Maryland passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, May 2, 2026.  Larry was born in La Plata, Maryland on August 31, 1956 to Alton L. Allen Sr. and Margaret Cooksey Allen.  Larry was the youngest of six children. Larry was an Auto Body Mechanic and worked with his father at Allen’s Auto Body Shop in Indian Head, Maryland for many years.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Sherrie Lynn Smith (Hancock) announces her passing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1957, in La Plata, Maryland, to Herbert H. Hancock and Helen Carol Hancock (Bernard). Sherrie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Sherrie was the beloved wife and best friend of 52 years to Melvin I. Smith, Jr, and a proud and loving mother to her son Melvin I. Smith, III and daughter Amy M. Wynne (Chance). She was the ...

Mary Esther Behe McNiece passed away in her home in the morning on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  She will remain forever in the heart of her family as we honor the life of our mother. Mary was born January 7, 1936, at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC, to Esther and Walter Behe. She married David Lee McNiece and had six children. She traveled with her husband and children to many places through her husband's job, such as Taipei, Taiwan, Asmara, ...

Sierra Justine Johnson, affectionately known as ‘SiSi’, aged 30, was born on the 12th of October, 1995 in Oxnard, California. Her earthly journey ended on April 20, 2026, in Port Tobacco, Maryland. Sierra was a remarkable individual who illuminated the lives of everyone who knew her with her sweet, kind soul and fierce love for her family and friends. Her smile lit up any room she entered and if unaware one might find themselves “poked”. She was known for her love of ...

Sallie Dianne (Baicar) Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She passed away peacefully in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where she had lived for the past six years. Born in Washington, DC on May 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Martin Eugene and Marguerite Haden Baicar. Sallie lived with her parents and brother, Bruce, in Takoma Park until 1948 when they moved to Indian Head, Maryland.  Sallie would remain in Southern Maryland most of her life until ...

Yvonnie Mae Graham, 86, of Bryans Road, Maryland, died Friday, April 17, 2026 in La Plata, Maryland.  She was born in Alleghany County Virginia on June 17, 1939. She was the daughter of Calvin and Ruby Graham.  She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Proffitt, Becky Crupper, Barbara Scott, Christina Bennett and Glinda Williamson. She loved life.  She loved her flowers, her kids and grandkids.  She was always happy – when the wheels was rolling she was there.

Charlene Luan Haynie, 73, of Bryans Road, Maryland, passed away April 12, 2026.  She was born February 16, 1953. Charlene was a graduate of both Lackey High School (1971) and Frostburg State University (1975). Charlene then went back to teach Social Studies for the Charles County Public School System for 36 years, all of them at Lackey High School. She was devoted to her teaching and her students. She married Herman E. Haynie Jr. in 1978. After having their daughter Lauren, Charlene ...

Gayle Kinser Barrett, 79, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following her incredibly valiant battle to extend her life. Gayle was born in a Washington, DC area hospital on March 11, 1947 and was a native of Indian Head, MD. She was a member of the Lackey High School graduating class of 1965.  Gayle relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 1980.  She worked in the budget field for the Navy at various commands in the Washington, DC area and ultimately in Jacksonville until ...

Richard Allan Crown, Jr. (“Richie”) went to glory with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 27, 2026.  He was born in Washington, DC on August 26, 1965, to Richard Allan Crown and Dorothy Marie Vernon. He is survived by his mother, son Nicolas Allan Crown (Amanda), sister Shelley Diedrich (Robert), brother Kirk (Sarah), grandsons Gavin and Colin and many nieces and nephews. Richie grew up in Indian Head, Maryland where he attended school and had many lifelong ...