All Obituaries

Irma June Cleary Cockerham, 91, of La Plata, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024.  She was born October 16, 1932 in Marbury, Maryland. Irma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Carson M. Cockerham.  She was also preceded in death by her mother Nora Wright Cleary, father James Michael Cleary, brother James (Sonny) Cleary, and sisters: Agnes Cleary Wood, Eileen Cleary Wright, and Madolyn Cleary Steinhauser. Irma is survived by her son Gregory...

Charles Henry Sandy, (November 29, 1953- April 2, 2024) known to most as Henry, passed suddenly in his sleep Tuesday morning. Henry was many things to many people, but to his family he was a beloved and loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and PaPa.  Nothing was more important to him than his family, but his precious grandchildren put the daily sparkle in his eyes. He worked hard over the years to provide for his family, leading by example and instilling good morals and...

Kenneth “UNK” Montgomery, 43, beloved son of Bunny Powell; Born on October 16, 1980, on Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St Mary’s County.  Kenny ironically worked, up until his untimely death on March 15, 2024, for Liberty Military Housing also at Naval Air Station-Patuxent River.  Kenny attended and graduated Gwynn Park High School in 1998. There wasn’t a pedal bike, motorcycle, machine or motor Unk couldn’t fix.  He was the master of...

Mary Lynn Daras, 33, of Colonial Beach, Virginia (formally Bryans Road, Maryland) passed away at her home on March 7, 2024.  She fought a good fight but, in the end, the Lord called her home. She was born April 5, 1990 in Clinton, Maryland. She is predeceased by (on mothers side) great grandparents William and Frances Kerns (Tabor); grandparents William and Claudette Kerns; cousin Vincent Mandley; (on fathers side) grandparents Harry and Nancy Daras; aunts Anna Harding and Bobbie...

Mary Patricia Dudley passed away peacefully at her home in Indian Head, Maryland on March 6, 2024.  Mary was born October 21, 1954 in La Plata, Maryland to Charles Henderson Dudley and Eleanor Elizabeth Grinder Dudley. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles W. Dudley and nephew Peyton Greer. She is survived by her companion Pat Gentile, her sister Laura Dudley Hedges (Roger), nephews, Cory Dudley (Tammy), Christopher Dudley (Suzanne) and Joshua Hedges...

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Charles Robert Busey, most famously known as Chuck. Chuck passed away on February 28, 2024 after months of health complications following an allergic reaction. We are so sad to lose him, but thankful that he is no longer suffering, and is now in the hands of the Lord in the company of his beloved family, friends, and pets who have passed.  Chuck was born on October 21, 1959, the first son to Charles and Elizabeth Busey and oldest brother to...

Lawrence “Larry” Warren Simmons, 73, originally of Indian Head, Maryland passed away on February 27, 2024 at his home in Navarre, Florida. Born on November 2, 1950 to Thomas Edelen Simmons and Grace Virginia Pickeral Simmons. His greatest joy in life, was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He would often be found on the sidelines of their football fields, baseball and softball diamonds, cheering them on from the stands. He attended Lackey High School...

Irma Cruz, a cherished resident of Indian Head, Maryland, departed this life on February 26, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.  She was the daughter of the late Lola Collazo and Ismael Tirado.  Irma relocated to Washington, DC where she met and married the love of her life, Jaime Cruz. A dedicated professional, Irma concluded her career at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. Irma's passions in...

Nellie Marie Jenkins, 78, died February 18, 2024.  She lived in Nanjemoy, Maryland.  She was born November 8, 1945 in Washington, DC. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and playing cards, going to bingo and listening to music. She is preceded in death by her daughter Carlene L. Windsor, sister, Linda Niccum (spouse Harold Niccum) and mother Hazel Elias. She was survived by her husband Benjamin F. Jenkins Sr.; her children Carmen M. Lamb, Benjamin F....

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Salvatore Culotta “Sal, Butch” who passed away on February 11, 2024 surrounded by family. Sal is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth C. Hartman, her spouse Michael, his granddaughter Isabella; brother, Martin Culotta and wife, Terri; as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and his partner Annie Berger. Sal was an avid volunteer who was very active with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Catholic...