Jan 5, 2023

Dorothy E. Nelms, daughter of the late John and Sarah Edwards, was born August 27, 1927, in Jersey City, 

New Jersey. She was the oldest of six children born of that union. Dorothy was preceded in death by her 

siblings Mary, Sarah, Ernestine, and Henry. She is survived by her brother, John L. Edwards. 

 

Dorothy received her Bachelor’s degree from Howard University in 1949, her Master’s degree in Business 

Administration from George Washington University and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from George 

Washington National Law Center.  After 28 years of service as a federal employee, Dorothy retired early 

from her position as Director of Personnel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to 

attend law school.

 

In 1986, Dorothy founded Nelms and Associates, a dynamic management training group that specialized 

in Civil Rights Law, Affirmative Action Employment programs, Equal Employment Opportunity and 

diversity and team building in the workplace. Nelms and Associates provided counsel not only to federal 

government agencies but also to private companies such as the American Savings Bank and the Martin 

Marietta Corporation. The firm also serviced non-profit organizations, such as the Business & 

Professional Women/USA, National Public Radio, and the National Association of Retired Persons.   

Dorothy served as President of the Federally Employed Women (FEW), from 1978-1980 and 1996-1998, 

President of Toastmaster’s International Washington DC, and President of the Washington Potomac 

Business Club.  

 

While attending Howard University, Dorothy, along with 14 other friends, founded the Carmellilta Card 

group of avid Pinochle card players, some of whom remained friends for over 75 years. Dorothy 

travelled extensively throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe for speaking and training 

engagements, but she also enjoyed travelling with family and friends, especially, the family vacations to 

Atlantic City, Fort Lauderdale, and Bethany Beach. She was a “bookworm”, she read countless numbers 

of books throughout her lifetime. It was important to her to have a book available to read everywhere 

including in her house, car and when she travelled, as she was always entertained by simply reading a 

book. Even after retirement, Dorothy continued to take ‘pro bono’ clients and offered her sage legal 

advice to those in need of wills and other legal counsel. 

 

Dorothy’s son, Kevin, preceded her death, she is survived by her daughter, Adrienne. She is also survived 

by her grandchildren, Nia, Kevin, Dana, and Kareem; great-grandchildren, Evan, Jordan, Justice, Brandon, 

Taylor, Meaghan, McKenzie, and Mela; nieces, Dr. Bettina Adjei (George), Dr. Robin Gantt, and nephews, 

Haadi Muhammad, Jonathan, and Eric Edwards; great-nieces and nephews, Jenna, Lindsey, Ian, Jordan, 

Jonah, Alisha, Ayana, Abdul, and Haadi Jr. 

 

Dorothy will also be deeply missed by her lifelong friends, Ms. Eloise Brown and Ms. Grace Busby and 

their families.  

 

A Woman of Substance, A Woman of Excellence, Mother, Grandmother, Great – Grandmother, Aunt, 

Friend, Colleague, Confidant, Leader, Mentor, Cheerleader for the forgotten, the one who made the 

difference, and so much more. 

 

You were our Guiding Light, let it shine so we can walk in your path of excellence. 

 

 

Live Stream Link https://youtu.be/9RGc8dgjvss 

 

Jan 3, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Enola Valgene Greene Devoted mother, loving wife, humble friend   Jeremiah 15:16When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our mom. She was the beloved...

Jan 1, 2023

 

Catherine “Cathy” Adelaide Sauls, age 95, died on January 1st, 2023, at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of Dewy Franklin Sauls who died in 2002.

Cathy was born on March 4th, 1927, to the late Edgar Morris Poole, Sr. and Harriet Norris Chase Poole. She was the last of her immediate family.

Cathy enjoyed...

Dec 21, 2022

 

On December 21, 2022, Shirley Weese peacefully passed away.  Shirley was the beloved wife  of Jerry, who preceded her in death, and the loving mother to Julie (Mike) and James, Sr.   Shirley is also survived by her two brothers and two sisters-in-laws Larry and Nancy (PA) and  Dennis and Carolyn (NC); her sister-in-law Sharon and Phillip (TN); her 4 grandchildren, and  her one great-granddaughter, Luna.      A graveside funeral service with interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, located at 3401  Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722, will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 12 noon.   For those attending, as you enter Fort Lincoln Cemetery, there will be a building immediately in  front of you as you enter the grounds.  Please line up in the parking lot to the right of such  building to follow the precession to the gravesite.      In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate it if you could share special memories or pictures  on the digital guestbook. 

Dec 20, 2022

James Richard Felker passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marylinn Felker, his two daughters Wendy Ruiz and Karen Felker as well as five grandsons Robert Ruiz, William, and Steven Ruiz, Christopher Felker-Russel, and Ran Felker-Russel.  He is also survived by his cousin Colleen Matthews, niece Kim Miller, and nephew Kevin...

Dec 19, 2022

On Monday, December 19, 2022, our dear mother, Teresa Ann Dowling Mutchler, passed away at the age of 67. She was taken away from us too soon after her battle with bile duct cancer. She is survived by her four children: Heather Campos (husband Mariano, daughter Kaitlyn), Erin Mutchler (daughters Kaylee, Abigail, and Amelia), Sabrina (Nikki) Hines (husband Adam, daughter...

Dec 18, 2022

Elvira May Piercy passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022,; Devoted wife of the late Clifford G. Piercy Jr.; Loving mother of Dan Piercy and Ray (Teresa) Piercy; Caring grandmother of Julie Piercy and Dr. Jessica (Todd) Piercy-Boyer. She will be truly missed by those who loved and knew her.

Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A....

Dec 17, 2022

Dec 17, 2022

 

Marion Marie Hoffman On December 17, 2022, at the age of 88, of Bladensburg, MD, passed away peacefully at Riderwood Village. Loving wife of Warren Joseph Hoffman. Mother of Warren Patrick Hoffman and his wife, Eileen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews: John D. Hoffman and Daniella, Linda Paddison, Cecilia Bethke, Laura Bethke Hill and David,...

Dec 15, 2022

David Michael Butts passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022, at his home. David was originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he served as a volunteer firefighter in his younger years. He was a dedicated lifelong learner and enjoyed reading technical manuals from work, as a telecommunications programmer with Navy Federal Credit Union, and anything else that he found interesting. He...

Dec 15, 2022

James Matthew Ridgway, 46, of Cape St. Claire, MD, departed this earthly life on December 15, 2022, due to natural causes.  Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Poolesville, MD, James is survived by his loving wife, Dally Nataly Ridgway, his beautiful children, Robin Nataly Ridgway and Rogan Matthew Ridgway, his parents James Michael Ridgway and Emma Ridgway, his sister...

Dec 12, 2022

Emily Louise Booth, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family and loving caregivers after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on June 1, 1937 in Singerly, VA, Emily was a loving daughter, adored wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, dear aunt and treasured friend. Emily was predeceased by her parents,...

Dec 12, 2022

 

Al Scully of College Park Maryland, passed away after a brief illness on December 12, 2022 at the age of 78, surrounded by loved ones at Casey House Hospice.  He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia Scully; son Kyle (Amy) Scully and stepson Chris (Staci) Smith; grandchildren, Abigail Scully, Sierra Smith and Sean Smith, his...

Dec 10, 2022

 

It is with heavy hearts the family of William Arnold Mitchell, Sr. of Lusby, Maryland, announce his passing. Bill was born on July 21, 1953, and departed this world on December 10, 2022. Bill spent much of his career as an over-the-road driver and worked for Embassy Dairy, Vie de France, NB Handy and Capital Electric, and spent time...

Dec 5, 2022

 

Roger L. Clark was born on September 26, 1949 in the small town of Garysburg, North Carolina to the late David and Dorothy Clark. He was the fifth child of 11. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a homemaker. Roger was called from this life to eternity on December 5th, 2022 at his home in Riverdale...

Dec 4, 2022

 

Barbara Ann Asbury

March 24, 1966 - December 04, 2022

 

It is with great sadness that we announce that Barbara Ann Asbury, age 56, of College Park MD, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 4, 2022.She was a beloved wife, mother, friend and so much more who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2022

 

Sandy Broadwater

1945-2022

Sandy Broadwater, of Riverdale, MD, passed away on December 1, 2022, at 77 years old while surrounded by family at the hospital. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Broadwater; daughters, Robin (Brian) Parnell and Shari (Ken) Hanscomb; grandchildren, Liam and Kaylee Parnell; and brother, Ray Hess.

Sandy lived in Maryland her entire...

Nov 25, 2022

 

On Friday, November 25th, 2022, of Berkeley Springs, WV, age 79. Loving husband of 60 years to Patricia Beer (Arbogast). Loving father of Kathy (Steve) Mack, of Davidsonville, MD, and Michelle (Robert) Nelson, of Edgewater, MD. “Pop” of Melissa (Chris) Mack, Matthew (Jessie) Mack, Jake and Julia Nelson and “Pop Pop” of Trace and Baby Girl Mack (Leigh Ann,...

Nov 22, 2022

Pamela Michelle Griffith passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on August 17th, 2022. She was born March 7, 1978 and grew up in Freehold, NJ. After graduating high school, Pam attended the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2000. She became a lifelong Terp and spent the rest of her days living close by, in...

Nov 19, 2022

 

It is with heavy hearts the family of Harold Jeffrey “Jeff” Stewart of Hyattsville, Maryland announces his passing on November 19, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 57. Jeff is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Sipe, His step mother Joanne Stewart sister, brothers and sister-in-law, Nancy Dee Sipe, Donald Stewart, Joseph and Alyssa Stewart, Daniel Stewart,...