All Obituaries

Ruth Ellen Money, 64, of Lothian, MD passed away in Annapolis on August 30, 2021. Ruth was born on December 11, 1956 in Bethesda, MD to the late George R. and Mary E. Welch Jackson. She married Robert Money 47 years ago and the couple has made Lothian their home for the past 16 years. Ruth’s family described her a woman who “loved to work.” She was cook for over 30 years at Casa Blanca Café and Deli in Upper Marlboro and had most recently been employed at...

Alvin Earl “Jody” Crook, Jr., 55, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on August 6, 2021 in Prince Frederick. Jody was born to the late Alvin, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Goodman Crook on November 28, 1965 in Montgomery County, MD. He had lived in New Carrollton and Bowie before moving to Calvert County three years ago. Jody had been employed by Bray and Scarff as a cabinet maker. He enjoyed having a cold beer with his friends and he was also a passionate fisherman who loved catching bass and...

Clifford Clark Pumphrey, 79, of Huntingtown, MD passed away in Washington, DC on July 28, 2021. Clifford was born on December 7,1941 in Washington, DC to the late Maurice and Catherine Clark Pumphrey. Following high school, Clifford served in the United States Navy. He married Trudy King, and the couple made their home in Calvert County, MD in 1976. Clifford had been employed as a telephone installation technician with C&P Telephone Company, which later became Verizon.....

Eugene Oliver Curtin, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC. Eugene was born November 15, 1938 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Ollie E. and Mallissa Bliss Davis Curtin. Eugene was a heavy equipment operator for forty years and a member of Operating Local Union 77 in Washington, DC. During this time he helped build the subway in Washington, DC. After retiring, he along with the love of his life, Florence, traveled all over the east coast...

Ralph Eugene Pumphrey, Jr., 81, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on May 31, 2021 in Huntingtown, MD. Ralph was born on July 21, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph Eugene, Sr. and Margaret Wilson Pumphrey. Ralph married Margaret Murth and the couple had two children. Ralph had been employed as a loan officer for a mortgage company. Ralph is survived by his son, Eugene (Lisa) Pumphrey; daughter, Sherry (Billy) Hurd; brother, Fred (Bobbi) Pumphrey; grandchildren, Candice...

Karen Elaine Croce, 72, of North Beach, MD passed away on April 20, 2021 in Annapolis, MD. Karen was born on September 10, 1948 in Marion County, Indiana to the late Albert Sherwood and Ruth Albright Flood. Karen earned her RN at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She met her husband, Frank, while working in Massachusetts. Karen made use of her nursing skills in a variety of ways. She started her career in hospital settings, but spent most of her career working at Home Call,...

Katherine Elizabeth Carter, 82, of Brandywine, MD passed away in Brandywine on April 16, 2021. Katherine was born in Washington, DC on April 26, 1938 to the late Sigmund and Lola Hatcher Milloff.  She retired from the US Postal Service, having last worked at the bulk station on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights, MD. Katherine enjoyed reading and listening to music. Katherine is survived by her sons, William (Theresa) Carter of Brandywine and Rev. David (Diane) Carter of Centreville,...

Dorothea Ruth Whipp Libby (Doris) was born to Charles Clinton Whipp and Elisabeth Antonie Schneider Whipp on October 3, 1963, in Munich, Germany. She was born when her father was working in Germany. When they came back from Germany they settled in Prince George’s County, MD. In 1964, the family moved into a home on Crandall Road in Lanham, MD. When she got married, Doris also raised her family in that home. In 1998, the family home was sold and her family along with her mother moved to...

Dontae Jerome Cook, Sr. 36, of Lexington Park, MD passed away in Lexington Park on March 21, 2021, Dontae was born on January 6, 1985 in Prince Frederick, MD to Maurice Cooke and Barbara Smith. Dontae had been employed as a carpenter. His hobbies included watching basketball, especially if the Wizards were winning, and going fishing. HIs family lovingly described him as a "pretty boy" who was very concerned about fashion and his appearance and they also said that Dontae...

Arthur Singleton was born the second son of the late Freddie and the Arnella Stepney Singleton on February 7, 1959 in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gregory Singleton. He departed this earthly life on Friday, February 26, 2021. Arthur was educated in the Washington, DC Public School System and graduated from Chamberlain Vocational High School. He also attended Everest College where he obtained a medical assistant certification. As a result, he...