Obituaries

Dec 25, 2025

Patricia "Pattie" Hart of Port Tobacco, MD transitioned on December 25, 2025.

Her Journey

Patricia Ann Jamieson Hart more affectionately called "Pattie" was born, January 25, 1951 in Washington, D.C.  She was the baby of the sixteen children born to Harris Samuel Jamieson and Margaret Mary Bush Jamieson.  Pattie grew up and spent her entire...

Dec 6, 2025

Ray Anthony Butler, Sr. of Waldorf, MD transitioned December 6, 2025.

The interment will take place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 9:45am, Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Ray Anthony Butler Sr. was born on November 26, 1953, in Washington, D.C. He was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System and graduated from Crossland High...

Dec 1, 2025

James Leonard Young, Jr. of Clinton, MD (88)

James Leonard Young, Jr. "Baby Jr," departed this earth for his eternal resting-place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland.

The last survivor of 3 children, James, was born to the late Mary Agnes Holly and Leonard Young in Washington, D.C. on...

Nov 29, 2025

Thompson, Jerome Frederick (Age 82) of Ghana, West Africa

Jerome Frederick Thompson, affectionately known as "Romie or King Jerome" departed this life peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 29, 2026, at his home in Ghana, West Africa.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Grace United Methodist Church, 11700...

Nov 22, 2025

Randy Luvell Butler of Waldorf, MD transitioned November 22, 2025.

Randy Butler was born on November 11, 1979, at Prince George's Community Hospital, in Cheverly, MD. He peacefully transitioned on November 22, 2025 leaving behind a life marked by love, laughter and unforgettable memories.

Randy was educated in the Prince George's County Public School System...

Nov 22, 2025

Carlos Ramon Leonard "Los Daddy" of La Plata, MD transitioned November 22, 2025.

With deep love and profound gratitude for his life, the family of Carlos Leonard celebrates the legacy of a remarkable son, brother, uncle, friend, and creative soul whose presence touched every life he encountered. Carlos transitioned from this life into eternal rest, leaving behind...

Nov 19, 2025

Melvin J. Shorter of Welcome, MD transitioned November 19, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, December 11th from 3-4pm in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Military burial will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autism...

Nov 15, 2025

Michael Gilliam Collins, 62 of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Michael "Mike" Gilliam Collins of Port Tobacco, MD, departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home in Port Tobacco, MD.   Michael was born on June 23, 1963, in Washington, DC to the late William and Pauline (Queen) Collins.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 10, 2025

Sandra Teresa Johnson, age 77 of Indian Head, Maryland

Sandra Johnson was born on February 29, 1948 in LaPlata, MD (by a midwife) to Robert and Annie Thompson.  A proud graduate of Pomonkey High School in 1966, Sandra retired from a career with the Indian Head Base Naval Ordinance Station and Home Health Care.

Sandra...

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy Mae Nicholas, 84, of Waldorf, Maryland.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Dorothy Mae Nicholas transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m. until time of Service, 10:30 a.m., at Eloquent Touch Ballroom, 3914 Bexley Place, Suitland, Maryland 20746. Interment, National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785. ...

Nov 6, 2025

Columbus Horne, 77, of Fort Washington, Maryland

Columbus "Cake" Horne, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and man of unwavering faith, was born on February 5, 1948, in Wilson County, North Carolina, to the late Jonas Horne and Francis Elizabeth (Artis) Horne. He was the fifth of seven children and was raised in a close-knit family...

Nov 6, 2025

Timothy Robinson, 39, of Oxon Hill, Maryland

On Thursday, November 6, 2025 Timothy Robinson transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow...

Nov 6, 2025

Ada H. Henry of Washington, DC transitioned November 6, 2025.

Ada Mae Henderson was born on January 31, 1943, in Prattville, Alabama, to the late Fair Hosea and Selena Bell Henderson. She was the fourth of six children.  Her parents raised her with foundation of Christianity at a young age in church.  It was in church that...

Nov 1, 2025

Gloria Elizabeth Easter, Age 86 of Fort Washington, Maryland

Born on June 8, 1939 in Washington, DC to Robert N. Garlic, Sr. and Mary E. Yancy-Garlic, Gloria was the second oldest of 11 children.  At the age of 2, she was moved to Bumpass, VA to live with her grandparents on the farm because she said her...

Oct 21, 2025

Mary Louise Dyson, 96, of La Plata, Maryland

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Mary Louise Dyson transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Oct 14, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Esther Dyson who fought a long battle. She was called home to the lord on October 14, 2025, at Alexandria Inova Hospital in Alexandria Virginia after a silent battle with lung, liver, and colon cancer.

Oct 5, 2025

Georgia Lee Thomas of Hillcrest, MD transitioned October 5, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, October 17th from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Not About Me Ministries 3106 Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment immediately to follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

Oct 3, 2025

Luther Franklin Maith entered eternal peace on October 3rd, 2025, at his home in Temple Hills, Maryland.

Luther was born in Callao, Virginia on August 26th, 1933, to the late Addison and Louise Maith.

Luther was baptized at an early age and was a member of Lively Hope Baptist Church in Callao. He attended school...

Sep 29, 2025

Leo Hulick Butler "Sonnyboy" transitioned September 29, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, October 14th from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 201 St. Mary's Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be held at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Sep 28, 2025

Virginia Renee Johnson, age 65 of Accokeek, Maryland

Virginia Rene' Johnson answered the call from her Heavenly Father to come home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Rene' was born on November 26, 1959, to the late Annie Marie Lee and James Richard Lee in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

At an early age Rene' accepted Jesus...