Joseph “Dinky” Cooper 83 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 in Waldorf, MD. Dinky was born on January 11, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Robert and Catherine Cooper, he is also predeceased by his wife, Ethel “Sissy” Cooper; daughter, Carol Pappaianni; brothers, Robert Cooper and Larry Cooper; sister Debbie Joy. He is survived by his sons, Ronnie Cooper and Donnie Cooper; daughter, Donna Dean; sisters, Cyndi Wood (David) and Sandy Hoflich...

Lucille Marie Lakip 98 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Sunday April 14, 2024 at her home. Lucille was born on September 10, 1925 in Charles County, MD to the late Joseph and Myrtle Simmons. She is also predeceased first husband, Richard Bennet and her second husband, Romulo Lakip; sons, Linwood Bennett, Ronald Bennett and Thomas Bennett; brothers, Harry Simmons, James Simmons, Lemuel Simmons, Paul Simmons, Wilson Simmons, Leo Simmons and Joseph Simmons; sisters, Eleanor Willett, Mary...

Brenda Gail Evans 78 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Monday March 25, 2024 in LaPlata, MD. Brenda was born on September 16, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Robert L. Miller, Sr. and Virginia Miller. She is also predeceased by her husband, William Evans, Sr. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Terri Boissonneault (Kevin); son, William N. Evans, Jr. (Kelly); brother Robert L. Miller, Jr. (Debra); grandchildren, Trish Bowling (Derrick), Archie Verdiglione, III (Jami), William Evans, III and...

  Douglas Morris Clarke Sr. Born June 19, 1939, in Washington DC and passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Herbert Clarke, and Geneva Dare Clarke. He was married in 1960 to his sweetie Nancy Lee Gordon Clarke who preceded him in death in 2020 and his infant grandson Adam Michael Mackenzie in 1993. He is survived by his brother Patrick Clarke (Delores), sisters in law Teresa Brunson (Billy) and Bobbie Jean Gordon (Ray, deceased)....

James S. Jackson, Jr. 96 of Issue, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday March 27, 2024 in Cobb Island, MD. James was born on January 26, 1928 in Wayside, MD to the late James S. Jackson, Sr. and Ethel E. Jackson. He is also predeceased by his wife, Dorothy M. Jackson, brother, Lorenzo W. Jackson and sister, Ethel E. Murphy. James is survived by his sons, James C. Jackson, Sr. (Betty Ann) and William R. Jackson (Carol); daughters, Catherine E. Kowalcyzk...

Arturo "Lolo" Moncada Monteiro, 101, of the Philippines, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, in Stratford, Connecticut. He was born on January 10, 1923. Arturo had a distinguished career as a Physician & General Surgeon. He served as Chief of Staff at Physician's Memorial Hospital in La Plata, Maryland. Arturo was a valued member of the Philippine Medical Association and he donated his surgical knowledge and skills to the Medical Mission of Mercy (a volunteer group...

William “Bill” Maddox, Jr. 79 of LaPlata, MD passed away on March 15, 2024 at his home Bill was born on April 20, 1944 in LaPlata, MD to the late William Maddox, Sr. and Jacqueline Maddox. He is also predeceased by his wife, Darlene Maddox and his daughter, Terrie Lynn Horstkamp. Bill is survived by his son, William “Billy” Maddox, III (Margie); son-in-law, Nicholas Horstkamp; brother, Robert Maddox; sister, Margaret Mona; grandchildren, Brandie Mora and Nichole...

Marie Carmelite Martin of La Plata, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2024. She was 96 years old. Marie was preceded in death by her husbands, Ferdinand Cooksey (deceased 1952) and her husband of nearly 40 years, Joseph Brent “Snorter” Martin, Sr., who passed away in October 1996. Marie was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Marian Frere, as well as her brothers; John, William, Richard, Phillip, James and Robert Frere. She is survived by her...

Peggy Dixon of Welcome, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. She was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Kenneth Dixon who passed in December 2021. Peggy is survived by her children, Andy Dixon, Gail Manuel, and Bill Dixon, her 4 four grandchildren; Corie Thomas, Alex Dixon, Tyler and Todd Manuel, and four great grand- children. Peggy was born December 1st, 1930 in Williamson, West Virginia.  At the age of 12,...

Carol Marie Usher McCarthy was born on November 23, 1967, in Bay Shore, NY.  Carol was our Turkey Baby as she was born on Thanksgiving Day.  She was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Marie Usher and she was the youngest member of her family.  She joined her siblings, Denise, Nancy, Robert and Joseph in their family home in Islip Terrace, NY. We shared many beautiful, funny memories throughout our childhood. Carol made life-long friends who remained loyal and loving right up...