Obituaries
William H. McEwen​​
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of Lexington Park, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, 20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608 from 10:00 a.m. until Homegoing Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at 1:00 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
You may view the service at: https://youtube.com/live/ZWqlOGR0vag?feature=share
You may leave your condolences at: https://william-h-mcewen.forevermissed.com
Janice Michele Shaw Hawkins​​​
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Janice Michele Shaw Hawkins was born in Washington D.C. on August 9, 1960,
to the late Janice M. Watson and John Henry Shaw. She departed this earth on
Friday, April 11,2025, after a short illness.
From the age of two through thirteen years old, she was raised by her great-grandparents, Benjamin and Odessa Pinkney in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She always believed that they were the reason she became the person we all knew. They taught her that who you are is not determined by the clothes you wear, the car you drive, or the house you live in. It’s how you treat others that people will remember. It was with that mindset that she unwaveringly offered love and support to her family, friends, and her church.
Janice’s Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at
Christ United Methodist Church, 22919 Christ Church Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until Homegoing Service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will be private.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the Homegoing Service will be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube channel at: ChristUMCAquasco - YouTube (Christ UMC Aquasco).
You may leave your condolences at: https://janice-m-hawkins.forevermissed.com
Dyson Louis Carroll
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On Monday, April 7, 2025, Dyson Louis Carroll entered eternal rest at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River in Laurel, Maryland. Dyson was born on February 6, 1941, at Freedmen’s Hospital, Washington, D.C. He was the only child of Oscar and Caroline (Fleet) Carroll, of Nottingham,
Prince George’s County, Maryland. He is survived by three children, Angela Curtis, Bryan Diggs, and Cheryl Diggs; he was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Diggs. Dyson worked as a long-haul truck driver for over fifty years. In addition, he was a professional saxophonist and performed with several bands. He recounted with great respect his experiences of learning to play the instrument under the guidance of Mr. Battle and performing with the bands at Wilmer’s Park and other venues. Dyson will be deeply missed by all that loved him. Private Memorial and Interment will be held May 13, 2025, 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,
11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
You may leave your condolences at: https://dyson-louis-carroll.forevermissed.com
David L. Richardson Sr.​
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of Capitol Heights, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2025.
On November 16, 1957, David Lee Richardson was born to Alfred Harrison Carter Richardson Sr., and Mary Lillian Tippett. He had four brothers: Robert Richardson, Joseph Ronald Richardson (Deceased), Johnny M. Richardson Sr., and Alfred Harrison C. Richardson Jr. (Deceased).
Two sisters: June Gonzalez and Barbara A. Sutton (Deceased). Richard had three children:
Tracy L. Phares Gray, David L. Richardson Jr., and Angela M. Allen (Deceased). Five grandchildren: Kayla A. Gray, John F. Gray Jr., Daniel D. Gray, Madison A. Richardson, and Xavier L. Richardson.
He also had eleven nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends whom he loved and loved him. David loved to help family and friends in any way he could. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. He never had an enemy because everyone he met was a friend. A Memorial Service in his Memory will be held on Saturday May 19, 2025, at the Deale Beach Community Hall,
938 Main Street, Deale, Maryland 20751 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
You may leave your condolences at: https://david-l-richardsonsr.forevermissed.com
Monica L. Laws​
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Monica L. Laws of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transitioned on
Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence.
Born on May 31, 1960, to Vernon A. Butler and Cleo L. Butler; Monica was the third of five children.
Monica attended Charles County Public Schools.
Monica was united in Holy Matrimony to Gregory E. Laws on March 22, 1986. To this union two sons were born: Gregory E. Laws Jr., and Dominick E. Laws.
Monica was preceded in death by her father Vernon A. Butler.
Monica leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Gregory E. Laws; two sons, Gregory Jr. and Dominick Laws; mother, Cleo L. Butler; mother-in-love Diane Laws; brothers, Vernon (Rolletta), Darryl (Wanda); two sisters, Cleo V. Warren and Enid Butler; five grandchildren, Domonique, Christopher, Jaiden, Jordan, and Jaelle Laws; two brothers-in-law, James Laws Jr. and Rasheed Laws.
Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, 20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608.
Family greeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be private.
You may view the service at: https://youtube.com/live/krEnXUjG_Dg?feature=share
You may leave your condolences at: https://monica-l-laws.forevermissed.com
Arrangements Pending
Francis Gray
Tilghman Smith