Obituaries
Joseph J. Cooper
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of Indian Head, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
He leaves to cherish his family and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church,
100 Village Street, Waldorf, Maryland 20602 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Interment St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, Maryland 20675
You may leave your condolences at: https://joseph-j-cooper.forevermissed.com
Warren I. Brooks
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of Mechanicsville, Maryland, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Clinton United Methodist Church, 10700 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Maryland, 20735 from 10:00 a.m. until Service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,
11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 at 1:00 p.m.
You may leave your condolences at: https://warren-i-brooks.forevermissed.com
Barbara J. Ford Nelson Farrar
(Jackie)
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Barbara Jacqueline “Jackie” Ford Nelson Farrar, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, peacefully transitioned
to her eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
She is the loving mother of Anya D. Myers (Vernon) and Kashka S. Waller (Gregory), and the
cherished grandmother of Raliyah J. Waller. She leaves behind her devoted former spouse of
fifty-eight years, Roy “Butch” Farrar, Jr.
Jackie is also survived by four sisters—Yvonne Nolan (Charles), Joyce Handy, Juanita Haggins (Ernest),
and Mary Fletcher "Pat"—and one brother, Johnathan Nolan (Silke). She held a special bond with her
cousin Faye Wade (Stanley), whom she loved as a sister. She is also survived by her goddaughter Sophia Davis (Sterling), her aunt Vinia Barbarann Ford, and two uncles who were like brothers to her, Julius Ford
and Emerson Ford (Delores). She will be deeply missed by a large and loving circle of nephews, nieces,
cousins, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Real Life Church, 27399 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately. Interment will take place at All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659
You may leave your condolences at: https://barbara-j-fordnelsonfarrar.forevermissed.com
Marvin Earl Turner​​​
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Marvin Earl Turner, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on the evening of
Saturday, December 6, 2026, with his son by his side. He was a beloved granddaddy, daddy, son, brother,
uncle, and friend to MANY. He was an AVID classic car collector and builder.
He is survived by his son, Bryan and his wife, Melissa, along with his beloved grandchildren, Elijah, Elyse, Ella, and Elias. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2026, at Clinton United Methodist Church,
10700 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Maryland, 20735 from 9:00 a.m. until Homegoing Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735
You may leave your condolences at: https://marvin-earl-turner.forevermissed.com
Raymond Martin Brooks-El
(Red Top)
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Raymond Martin Brooks-El, affectionately known as “Red Top,” passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Chester and Mildred Brooks. Raised in Brandywine, Maryland,
Raymond is survived by his two brothers, three sisters, several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Homegoing Service will be held at Moorish Science Temple of America, Temple No. 71,
732 Webster Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
You may leave your condolences at: https://raymond-martin-brooks-el.forevermissed.com
Cecil I. Curtis
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With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Cecil Irvin Curtis, a lifelong resident
of Brandywine, Maryland, who departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Cecil was born on January 3, 1963, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, and was educated in the Charles County Public School System.
Cecil was a man deeply rooted in family, faith, and community. Known for his quiet strength, loyalty, and
steady spirit, he carried the Curtis family name with honor and pride.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Curtis, and his siblings: Charles (Teeny),
Robert (Bobby), David, John (Johnny), James (Buck), and George Curtis, and sisters: Agnes (Aggie) Goldring, Cecilia (Sis) Harding, and Brenda Smallwood.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister Annie Bush, his surviving brothers: Karl, Russell, Bernard, Raymond, Francis, and Ronald Curtis, and his beloved son-in-love, David Spencer, along with a host of extended family members and friends.
Interment will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,
11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
The family respectfully requests privacy and will not be receiving guests after the service.
Though he has departed this earthly life, Cecil Irvin Curtis will forever remain in our hearts, remembered
for his strength, love, and the legacy he leaves behind.
You may leave your condolences at: https://cecil-i-curtis.forevermissed.com
Arrangements Pending​
Wanda Barnes
Elizabeth Windsor
Shirley Shorter
Charon Gallion
Maurice Javins
Annette Nance Praytor