All Obituaries

Susan Elizabeth Senkow-Allen, 63, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2023. She was born into a loving family in Frankfurt, Germany on August 28, 1959. After moving around Europe for much of her childhood, her family moved back to the U.S. when she was a young girl. Susan was a down-to-earth, organized, logical person. She treasured her friendships with family and friends, from grade school to her career, and always stayed in touch with those that she cared for....

Rita Gray Evans, 90, of Owings, MD passed away in Owings on April 4, 2023. Rita was born in Wilson County, North Carolina to the late Arthur and Betty Scott Atkinson. She had lived in Camp Springs, MD before moving to Calvert County 35 years ago. Rita married Rudolph Evans and the couple had three children, Donnie, Peggy and Nancy. In addition to raising her family, Rita worked as a secretary for a glass company. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, sewing and especially shopping. She truly loved...

Terrylynn Harrell was born on September 24, 1964. She is the youngest daughter of the Late George Kelly Harrell Sr. and  Dorothy Mae Johnson Harrell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Anthony Harrell, niece Tanya Napolean, nephew Curtis Johnson and her baby Precious Harrell.    Terry leaves to mourn her heartbroken siblings: Leonard "June" Johnson, Contrenia Renee' Harrell, Mildred Valez Harrell, George Kelly Harrell (Essie), and Gail Veronica...

Nancy Gray Ridgeway, 70, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away in Prince Frederick on March 31, 2023. Nancy was born in Arlington, VA to Rudolph and Rita Atkinson Evans. She has lived in the Southern Maryland Area since 1992. Nancy had worked in food service for public schools.  Her hobbies included yard work, gardening and fishing.  She was described by her family as friendly, kind and loving.  Nancy is survived by her mother, Rita Evans of Owings, MD; her son, Charles, Sr....

Arlette Patrice Budd-Islar Born to the union of Wilda Budd and the late Anthony Budd, Arlette Patrice Budd-Islar entered this life on January 19, 1971. Reared in the nation’s capital of Washington, DC, Arlette began matriculating through the District of Columbia Public Schools system. Ultimately, she completed her grade school studies in Prince William County, Virginia, earning her diploma from Stonewall Jackson High School. Upon graduation, Arlette furthered her studies by attending...

"Captain Jack” Kasmer Walter Denka, 79,  of Riverdale, MD, was born Kazimierz Dynka on February 12, 1944 in Alzey, Germany.  He Immigrated to the United States on February 14, 1952 through New York. First settling into Philadelphia, PA and then in the Washington DC area where he lived until his death on February 25, 2023 in Calvert County Maryland. Jack was a barber early in life and then an ABC electric motors mechanic. He later started his...

William (Bill) Moeller, 93, of Fredericksburg, VA, was born on February 6, 1930 in Ruckers, Germany. At the age of 24, he immigrated to the United States to work for the family business, House of Fine Fabrics, for more than 30 years. In 1957 he met his wife of 67 years, Lorraine Frances Clarke who currently resides near their two daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta and Hermann Moeller and his sister, Rosa Zyla. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine and his two...

LORENZO M. FREEMAN Lorenzo Marquette Freeman, affectionately known as “Zoe or Lil Zoe” was born on October 28, 2005, in Washington, DC. He was the loving son of Marie “Yvette” Thomas and Lorenzo Freeman. Lorenzo entered eternal rest on February 23, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother Marie (Frank), his father Lorenzo (Ebony); his sisters Shaniqua, Zoey (Andre), K’niah, Alayah, Mariah, and Daniesha; his brothers Fayeden, Eric, Kai, and Kanari; his...

William Thomas “Billy” Barnes, Jr., of Dunkirk, Maryland joined our Heavenly Father on February 14, 2023. Born on January 28, 1952 in Washington, DC to the late William and Elizabeth Barnes, Billy grew up in Hillcrest Heights, MD and graduated from Potomac High School in 1970. After receiving his associates degree, Billy joined the Prince George’s County Police Department in December of 1972. During his tenure with the police department, he married his adoring wife, Joy,...