All Obituaries

Dorothy Jane Lancaster peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born May 18, 1946 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Dorothy was educated in Montgomery County Public Schools. Dorothy graduated from Gaithersburg High School in 1964. In the year 1967, Dorothy started working for Holiday Tyler Printing Company and was employed there for 20 years. In September of 1987, Dorothy took a job at Balmar Printing Company and was employed there for 15 years until she retired in August...

Omer Jean-Marie Matingou passed away peacefully the afternoon of Thursday, September 9, 2021, with the love of his family surrounding him. Omer was born in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on September 9, 1940, to Sébastien and Maleka Matingou (Louise). He received his Political Science degree from Lycée Technique. Shortly after receiving his degree, he married the love of his life, Elisabeth. From this union came three children, Genevieve, Tatiana, and Merly....

Arturo Diaz Saenz, “Papi”, was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was called home on September 8, 2021, at age 74 in Palm Beach, Florida. Arturo was born on October 1, 1947 to Jorge Saenz and Tivurcia Diaz in Usulutan, El Salvador. Charming and witty, Arturo had an unparalleled zest for life and a youthful spirit. He truly loved and lived life to the fullest while always maintaining gentle kindness and gratitude with the Lord. A man of...

James Edward Crutchfield was born on March 3, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away peacefully on September 8,2021. James was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland. He will be missed by family and friends alike. 

Kenny Roosevelt Ricks (Kenny) was born on June 11, 1947, to Vincent M. Ricks, Sr., and the late Bernetta Ricks.  He crossed over quietly into glory at the age of 74. Kenny grew up in a loving family in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Kenny attended Gaithersburg High School, graduating in 1966.  He played several sports, including basketball and football.  He was inducted into the Lincoln Park Hall of Fame for his prowess in football and Track & Field.  Kenny was...

Marlene Denise Entzminger was born on December 13, 1955 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Marlene was a resident of Rockville, Maryland. She will truly be missed by all who new and loved her.

Ernest Edsel Harkum  was born on February 15,1942 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Ernest was a resident of Germantown, Maryland. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Annetta Jackson was born March 21, 1979 in Bethesda Maryland to the late Rudolph and Eleanor Jackson. Annetta, or Neddy as we called her, grew up i n Rockville, Maryland but later moved to Mt. Airy, Maryland where she was a cheerleader before she graduated from Linganore High School i n 1985. Soon after she went to Frederick Business School to become an office manager. In 1987 she gave birth to the love of her life, her son Brandon. Neddy, as she was affectionately...

Christine Alexandria Davis, affectionately known as “Chrissy” was born on July 20, 1964 in Bethesda Maryland, to the late Irvin Smith, Sr and Alberta Mercer. Chrissy was raised in Boyd’s Maryland. Throughout Chrissy’s life, she enjoyed her family, friends, and most of all, her grandchildren. When Chrissy was around, you knew you would be in for a great time. Chrissy had a love of dolphins & plants. If you are away and asked her what she wants as a souvenir it...

Kunjamma John was born in India on August 21, 1940 and passed away on Friday, September 4, 2021. Kunjamma was a resident of Clarksburg, Maryland. She will be missed by friend and family near and far.