All Obituaries

RICHARD EDWARD HOLMES was born on December 29, 1940, at Gallagher Municipal Hospital in Washington, DC to the late Richard Edward Holmes, Sr. and Hazel Woodland Holmes, both of Washington, DC.  He was educated in the DC public school system and graduated from Cardoza High School. Eddie loved to sing during his teen years.  He formed a singing group The Recorders with four other friends, Tommy Robertson, Anthony Valentine, John Harrison, and a guitar player lovingly known as Buck....

On February 6, 1973, Anthony B. Witcher was born to the late Berkley G. Witcher and Sandra D. Witcher (Williams) in Washington, DC.  He was the youngest of two boys. He grew up in the heart of the city and spent his childhood years with his brother and cousins at Grandma Mana’s Homemade Daycare Center while his parents were at work. Anthony was raised in the church and baptized at an early age by his grandfather Pastor Moses Williams, Jr. His father, Berkely, a military...

John Horace Murphy, a beloved husband, father, mentor, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023, in Waldorf, Maryland.  Born on May 15, 1948, John was a native of Charles County, Maryland. He was the son of the late John and Nettie Murphy.  He was the second youngest of nine children; seven older sisters and one younger brother. Throughout his life, John showed unwavering love and commitment to his family. He married the love of his life,...

Luther Richard Huffman, 90 of Marbury, Maryland passed away at his home on November 7, 2023.  Luther was born September 3, 1933 in Warrenton, Virginia to Connie and Daisy Huffman. He married the love of his life Catherine Sydnor on March 21, 1961. They shared 46 beautiful years together, and with their union brought them two loving sons. Throughout Luther’s life, he has always been known throughout the community as a hard worker, and someone who was always...

Darrell Jonas Klinger, also known as Mickey, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 88 with his wife by his side. Mickey was born in Hegins, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1935, to the late Harold and Elsie (Artz) Klinger.   Along with his parents, Mickey was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Klinger.  Mickey is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria Klinger, and their children Denise Oglesby, husband Scott and Eric Klinger, wife Tammy; grandchildren...

In Loving Memory of Ralph Simmons Ralph Simmons, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on October 22, 2023 at the age of 77.  Born on March 10, 1946, Ralph was a native of Indian Head, Maryland.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Grace Simmons.   Throughout his life, Ralph exhibited an unwavering commitment to his family. He married the love of his life, Jean Cary on March 29, 1969 and together they shared almost 55 years of a loving and enduring...

Charles Donald Willett, 84, of Indian Head, Maryland died October 21, 2023.  He was the son of the late James W. and Leslie Mae Willett. He was born October 14, 1939 in Pomfret, Maryland. Charles was proceeded in death by his wife Connie and son Charles II. He is survived by sons David and Darryl and grandchild Brandon. He loved helping others through community service and was a friend to all.  He was a loving father and husband. Charles was a foreman for the D.C. Government...

Roland Alva Bowie, 89, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at his home in Riverside. Born October 17, 1933 in Marbury, MD, he was the son of the late Harry Bowie and Alice Rye Bowie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Jean Bastain Bowie, his twin brother Ronald, brother Ellis, sisters Kathleen, Selma, and Myra, daughter-in-law Kimberly Bowie and grandson Kenny Higgs. He is survived by his brother...

Dale Clinton Sellers, 65, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Dale was born on November 14, 1957 in Columbia, South Carolina.  He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, and her daughter, Jennifer Merle Matthews; his brother, Paul (Mary) Sellers, two nephews, Tommy and Tony, and numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Redmond and Teresa Sellers. In 1975, Dale graduated from Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Maryland.  Dale...

Bernard “Bernie” Gregory Torreyson, 73, of LaPlata, Maryland, died September 29, 2023.  He was born August 3, 1950.  He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard G. Torreyson Sr, his mother, Doris M. Torreyson, his sister, Elizabeth Keener, and his son Michael W. Seibel. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Torreyson, brother, Philip Torreyson (Sherrie), sister, Victoria Brown (Robert T), son Robert Torreyson (Melissa), daughter in law Megan Seibel, grandchildren,...