Obituaries
John Charles Harper
January 16, 1959 - April 25, 2025
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of Brandywine, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, 20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608 from 9:00 a.m. until Homegoing Service 10:00 a.m.
Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601.
You may leave your condolences at: https://john-charles-harper.forevermissed.com
Tilghman Edward Smith
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of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel,
20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608 with Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Private​​​​​
You may leave your condolences at: https://tilghman-edward-smith.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 on Tuesday, 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
Tracey Rene King
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of Lanham, Maryland, transitioned to her eternal rest on Friday, May 2, 2025,
at the John Hopkins University Hospital.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.
on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Evangel Cathedral - Heaven’s Gate Sanctuary,
13905 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
You may leave your condolences at: https://tracey-rene-king.forevermissed.com
Francis Lowell Gray
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of Brandywine, Maryland, transitioned on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his residence.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Maryland Gospel Assembly,
12406 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, Maryland, 20613.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m.
You may leave your condolences at: https://francis-lowell-gray.forevermissed.com
James William Smith Jr.
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of Brandywine, Maryland, transitioned his eternal rest on Sunday, April 25, 2025.
He was a proud father of five children: Tevon Herbert, Triesha Bush, James Smith III, William Smith, and Marquese Smith. He was also a beloved grandfather to eleven grandchildren, each bringing him immense pride and joy. He also leaves five siblings: Sisters Belinda (Mel) Pickett, Beverly (Michael) Harris, Benita (Robert) Letterlough, and Sharneen (Devarn) Hatton; Brother Eric Smith, and a host of nieces and nephews who will forever treasure his memory. He was preceded in death by his Mother Lourina C. Smith,
Father James W. Smith Sr., and Brother Dienal Proctor.
Family will receive friends on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel,
20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, Maryland 20608 from 10:30 a.m. until Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Private
You may leave your condolences at: https://james-william-smithjr.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
Ray S. Johnson
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of Brandywine, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Arrangements Pending
You may leave your condolences at: https://ray-s-johnson.forevermissed.com
Arrangements Pending​​