Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Glen W. Black
Mar 20, 2025
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Glen William Black was the fifth of six children born to the late Alvin, Sr., and Freida Black on August 22, 1961, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He departed this life at his home on March 20, 2025, in Severn, Maryland.
Glen attended the...
Arliene Joyce Anderson
Mar 17, 2025
On March 17, 2025, Arliene Joyce Anderson went home to be with the Lord. She was 85. A resident of Severn, Arliene was born and raised in Maryland. She met her future husband Gary while he was training at Ft. Meade while in the U.S. Air Force. Arliene visited him in Italy where he was stationed, and they started...
Divyanshu Jha
Mar 15, 2025
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“A man’s true worth is measured by his actions, not by his words.”
The Ramayana by Valmilki
Divyanshu Ramendra Jha passed away peacefully, at the age of 84, on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Divyanshu was...
George S Owen
Mar 13, 2025
George Owen, age 77, of Gambrills, Maryland passed away on March 13, 2025.
He was born January 20th, 1948 to George Willard Owen and Lorraine Marie Claeys in Quantico, Virginia.
George owned and was still actively involved in his company Journeyman Mechanical Contractors.
His hobbies included collecting historical military relics, cheering on the...
Charles E. Nelson
Mar 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Charles E. Nelson
August 30, 1935 – March 8, 2025
With heavy hearts and faith in God’s eternal promise, we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” E. Nelson, who was called home to be with the Lord on March 8, at the age of 89.
Born on August 30,...
Mary Ann Hays
Mar 8, 2025
Mary Ann Hays, a resident of Severn, MD. passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home. She was 93. Mary was born on December 20. 1931 in Washington, DC, and was the daughter of the late LeRoy Solomon and Clara (nee Weber) Solomon. She will be missed by all.
Hessie Levern Harris
Mar 2, 2025
Hessie Levern Harris, a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Quiet Manor Assisted Living in Bowie, MD. She was 76. Hessie was born on October 26, 1948, in Tarrytown, GA and was the daughter of the late Linton Harris and Hessie Mae (nee Roberson) Harris.
Hessie is survived by her...
Frances A Crosswhite
Feb 28, 2025
On February 28, 2025 the world lost a beautiful soul; while heaven received an angel named Frances Adelea Crosswhite. Frances was born November 19, 1939 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Charles and Evelyn Stokes. A soldier for the Lord, she was 85 years old.
The oldest of seven children, Frances was a natural caregiver, born...
James Alan Simpson
Feb 25, 2025
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to: Maryland Therapeutic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032.
Thank you!
On February 25, 2025, James Alan Simpson passed away at home. Raised in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, Alan lived in the Odenton (MD) area since 1995. He attended the University of Kentucky...
Christina Marie Beal
Feb 22, 2025
In lieu of flowers, donations in Christina's name may be made by check payable to the Christina Beal Children Trust and can be mailed to: Brian Beal at 2227 Dairy Farm Road, Gambrills, MD 21054. If you would like to make an electronic payment, please venmo Brian Beal @ Brian-Beal-92885 or Zelle Brian at 410-507-7066 and put in the...
Carol Anne Fitzgerald
Feb 21, 2025
Carol Anne “DeeDee” Fitzgerald, a longtime resident of Crofton, MD, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was 84 years old. Born on December 20, 1940, in Washington, D.C., DeeDee was the daughter of the late Millard F. Zepp and Loretta (Rohrkemper) Zepp. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Louis...
Ann Masae Yanagihara
Feb 20, 2025
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James Dewey Williamson
Feb 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James Dewey Williamson, a beloved resident of Savage, MD. Dewey passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at the age of 83.
Born on May 28, 1941 in Danville, Virginia, Dewey was the son of the late James Andrew Williamson and Blanche Ophelia (nee Henderson) Williamson. ...
Martina Megofna
Feb 12, 2025
Martina Megofna passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025 at the age of 58. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She was known fondly by those who loved her as “Tina.”
Tina’s memory lives on through her loving husband Manuel Megofna, daughter Tatjana Glover (Chuck), son Mario Megofna (Eranell), 4 beloved grandchildren, Declan...
Theresa Rose Bell
Feb 12, 2025
Times of service to be posted upon completion
On February 12, Theresa “Terry” Rose Bell passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born in New York, Terry grew up in a military family, frequently moving as her father’s service took them to new places. Following in his footsteps, she proudly served her country...
Phyllis Kay Foster
Feb 11, 2025
Phyllis Kay (Friend) Foster, 82, of Odenton, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Baltimore-Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD. Born on July 30, 1942 in Mill Run, PA, she was the third of four daughters of James A. and Cordella (Shipley) Friend. Phyllis was the beloved wife of Arthur Z. Foster, whom she married on...
Michael A. Jenkins
Feb 9, 2025
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to "ALS of MD" or "I AM ALS".
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On February 9, 2025, Michael A. Jenkins passed away after a courageous battle with ALS. Mike lived in the Gambrills and Odenton area for over 40 years. He proudly served his country as...
Christian Lee Parkman
Feb 6, 2025
On February 6, 2025, Christian Lee Parkman of Silver Spring passed away peacefully while in hospice care. He is survived by his mother, Lillian M. Krionderis and his step-father Jeffrey, his Uncle James Birch, Aunt Ruth Birch, and Aunt Brenda Birch. In addition to his loving family members, he is also survived by his close friend Levan Kuck and...

