All Obituaries

Franklin Cicero Bryant III, 30, Nanjemoy, Maryland Frankie gained his wings on December 30, 2018. He was a family man who enjoyed being outside, driving, spending time with his wife, children and family.  He was the peacemaker of the family and he loved making money. Born on April 2, 1988 at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, MD to Franklin Bryant Jr. and Terry Galvin. He was preceded in death by his grandmother; Ulelya Bryant, grandfather; Franklin Bryant Sr,, Step...

Brandy Alana Garrett 38, of LaPlata, Maryland died December 24, 2018.  She was born March 30, 1980. Brandy is survived by her husband Ronald Lee Garrett; children Graeson Garrett, Emabella Garrett and Savannah Opiekin; mother Cheryl Pumphrey; father Eddie Tatman and siblings Alan Brand and Amanda Pumphrey. Brandy enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time and playing with her children was the most important to her. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday, January 14,...

We are rejoicing with the “Home Going” of Johnny H. Headley on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Johnny was born on February 19, 1945 in Norfolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother Edna E. Headley and his father Thomas H. Headley, brother Thomas W. Headley, son Thomas H. Headley II.  Johnny is survived by wife Jane M. Headley and son John P. Headley (Donna Headley), daughter Carrie M. Heselius (Cody Heselius), brother James E. Headley (Joan Headley), 7...

Lola Roberta “Bobbi” Elrod, 90 of Bryans Road, MD passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on December 18, 2018 at Pine Tree Nursing Home. Born November 21, 1928 in Iowa to Harry and Lola Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lola, brother Ralph, sisters Mary and Lucille, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Richard G. Elrod.  She is survived by her four children, Patricia of Ohio and Texas, Steve (Nancy) of Nanjemoy,...

Floyd Melvin Johnson, 86, of Pisgah, MD, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018.  Funeral services Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 3:30 PM Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 4700 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Immediately followed by comfort dinner Baden Fire House, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613.  

Marie Madeline Keys was born on March 17, 1927 to the late William and Lena (Barbour) Johnson of Ironsides, MD.  On December 15, 2018 our beloved angel gained her wings and transitioned from her earthly home to her new heavenly home. Marie was loved by all and lived a long beautiful life for 91 years.  She was affectionately known as Mother Keys.  Marie was a faithful member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith and locally worshiped in Ironsides, MD....

John Mark Dennison, also known as “Skinner”, 58, of Indian Head, MD, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2018.  Born on October 25, 1960, to the late John O. Dennison III and the late Phoebe F. Collins, he spent his childhood in Clinton, MD.   He courageously battled Sarcoidosis for several years.  John enjoyed life to the fullest extent and was loved by many.  He is survived by his wife Dana Marie, and you rarely saw one without the other.  He...

Tammy Marie Sorber of LaPlata, Maryland passed away suddenly at the age of 39 in the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland on Thursday, November 29, 2018 with her family at her side.  Tammy was born on November 23, 1979 in Clinton, Maryland.  She worked as a bartender at the White Plains Moose Lodge. Tammy was a loving mother to her daughter and she was her world. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Best, her father and stepmother, Mike and...

Walter Junior Carroll II, affectionally known as Junior and Bread, son of the late Walter Jr. Sr. and Mary E. Carroll, was born March 13, 1982 in LaPlata, MD.  He departed this life on Saturday November 17, 2018 in Nanjemoy, MD. Walter received his education in Charles County, MD graduating from Lackey High School class of 2000.  He was baptized at an early age at The Church of The Lord Jesus Christ of The Apostolic Faith. He worked as a concrete finisher.  He was a very...

Cynthia Lynn Collins (nee Ellis), 51, of Indian Head, MD passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 15, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family.   Born on February 26, 1967 in Washington, D.C. Cindy was the daughter of Ronnie and Karen Ellis.  She was preceded in death by her father.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Danny, and her loving son, D.J. Collins, mother Karen Ellis, sisters Dina (Russell) Wells and Beth (Mike) Burger, as...