All Obituaries

  Gloria Jean Cooper, born on July 29, 1947, peacefully passed surrounded by her loved ones on April 12, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Doris Cooper , the devoted mother of her one and only son, Michael Abe Cooper, and the loving mother-in-law of Nytika. Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth, cherished by her seven grandchildren: Mike Toomer, Acacia Yates (Chris), Marcus, Cameron, Michya, Montell, and Morgan Jean Cooper.   She was preceded in...

  Giles Nathaniel Cooke Jr. entered eternal rest on April 11, 2024. He was one of eight children: America (Deceased), Major, Sarah (Deceased), Rutherford "Bobby" (Deceased), Lynndey, James (Jimi), and Sybol.     A devoted follower of Christ, he joined Rhema Christian Center Church in the 1980's, serving as a Deacon and participating in the Prison Ministry at Rhema and later on at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Raised in Lusby,...

  Ronnie Lee Robinson was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, cousin and friend. He was called home suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 36. Ronnie was born to Bernice Robinson and Ronnie Taylor on September 4, 1987, in Washington, DC. After graduating high school in 2006, Ronnie went on to attend college at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, ending at Capitol College in Laurel, MD before starting his career working in the...

  Leroy Martin, age 90, of Rockville, Maryland, made his transition on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 1, 1933 to the late Robert Butler and Ruthpert Martin. He was the beloved husband of the late Freda Martin. He is the loving father to his dear daughters Jacqueline West (Lawrence), Theresa Martin, and LeRonda Swain (Christopher); his sons Cortez Jenkins, Leroy Martin, Jr., Jamie Martin, Derrick Martin (Maria), Norris...

  Ms. Alice Deborah Denton was born on June 22, 1950, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to George Grant Sr. and Dorothy Grant. She attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Osborn High School. Later, she moved to Washington, DC, to attend Howard University. Alice was a dedicated member of Church of Our Father Missionary Baptist, where she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. In 1974, Alice joined the United States Air Force and served for 20 years,...

  Solomon Milburn, Jr. is the beloved husband of Althea Milburn, loving father to Barney, Steven, Sharon, Solomon Ray, Christopher, Tomeka, Davon and the late Shun.  He is also survived by twenty one grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   ******** Tuesday, April 16, 2024 First Baptist Church of Glenarden 3600 Brightseat Rd. Landover, MD   Visitation:  10:00 - 11:00 AM Service:  11:00...

  Monday, April 15, 2024 Seaton Memorial AME Church 5507 Lincoln Ave. Lanham, MD Visitation:  9:30 - 10:30 AM Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star: 10:30 - 10:45 AM Funeral Service:  11:00 AM Interment:  Ft. Lincoln Cemetery       ******* Condolences may be expressed on the above Tribute Wall                            

    It is with deep sorrow that the family of Mrs Ruth Thrash announces her passing and homecoming to be with the Lord.  Ruth Thrash who is also known as “Mamie” has departed this life on February 12, 2024 in Adelphi, Maryland. She was born on March 5, 1942 in Banjul, Gambia. Ruth lived a life of service to others. She is survived by her daughters Virginia Elesho, Elizabeth Joseph, sister Grace R Galba-Bright, grandson John Elesho, granddaughter Sarah Elesho,...

    Carol A. Latt of Marlborough, MA, born March 7, 1951, (Nee Carol Battaglia in Cambridge, MA) of Greenbelt, MD, peacefully departed this life on April 10, 2024, after a long period of declining health in Lanham, Maryland. After graduating cum laude from Massachusetts Bay Community College, with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Carol dedicated her career in Federal civilian service, lastly at Department of the Navy in Laurel, MD, as an...

  Doreen Miller, age 90 of Lanham, Maryland made her transition on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was born in St. Ann Bay, Jamaica to the late Marion Wilmont and William Jobson  She is survived by her beloved husband Kent Miller; dear daughters Mitzie Grant and Lezlyn Parker; five grandchildren; Dexter Grant II, Denzel Grant, Johnny Austin Parker, Jordan Parker and Joel Parker; great grandson Duke Grant; son in law Dr. Johnny Parker; grand daughter-in-law Amber Parker and a...