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Cynthia F. Sawyer

Cynthia F. Sawyer

Jun 25, 2011

On Saturday, June 25, 2011, Cynthia F. Sawyer of Washington, DC, mother of Neolis Williams, Aaron Sawyer, Troy Sawyer, Leakeesha Swayer-McMillan, Leroy Sawyer and Talicia Jackson peacefully entered into eternal rest. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Katrina, son-in-law, Deablo, brother, Harvey Williams (Toni), sisters, Augusta Dawson and Tonie Williams (James) and a host of other relatives. Viewing...

Carolyn Ann Thomas

Carolyn Ann Thomas

Jun 24, 2011

Thomas, Carolyn Ann Matthews (Age 66) of Pomfret, Maryland. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Obituary On Friday, June 24, 2011, Carolyn Ann Thomas, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Marion Yolande Ford

Marion Yolande Ford

Jun 20, 2011

Marion Yolande Ford was born in Cheverly, Maryland on July 2, 1968 to the late Alvin Davis, Sr. and the late Margaret Brown. On Monday, June 20, 2011, Marion quietly entered into eternal rest at her home in Suitland, MD. Marion grew up in Prince Georges County and completed her education in public schools within the County. She graduated from...

Paul Reno Johnson, Sr.

Paul Reno Johnson, Sr.

Jun 18, 2011

Johnson, Paul Reno, Sr. (Age 66) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Paul Reno Johnson, Sr. was born October 25, 1944 to the late Mary Margie Johnson Gough and the late James L. Johnson in Hermansville, St. Mary's County, Maryland. He was nurtured and lovingly raised by the late William Thomas Gough. Paul quietly departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2011...

William Alphonso Thomas

William Alphonso Thomas

Jun 3, 2011

Thomas, William Alphonso "Bill" Age 86 of Manassas, Virginia formerly of Newburg, Maryland. Obituary William Alphonso Thomas was born November 15, 1924 in Thompkinsville, Maryland to the late Joseph Thomas and Carrie Moore Thomas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Catherine, Mildred, Dorothy Romaine and brothers, Howard, James, Milton, Calvin, Maurice and...

Helen Elizabeth Law

Helen Elizabeth Law

May 21, 2011

Law, Helen Elizabeth Pelham (Age 79) of District Heights, Maryland. Obituary On Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, Helen Elizabeth Law passed from this Life to be with her Lord. Helen was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Douglas and Inez Pelham, in Arlington, Virginia where she attended Arlington County Public Schools....

Henry Sylvester Spriggs

Henry Sylvester Spriggs

May 21, 2011

Henry Sylvester Spriggs, 70, of Waldorf, Maryland died on May 21, 2011 at the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home, Lexington Park, Maryland. Born August 11, 1941 in Port Tobacco, Maryland, Sylvester, as he was more affectionately known, was the son of the late Marguerite Matilda and the late George Phillip Spriggs. Sylvester was educated in the Charles County School System. He...

Mary Margie Johnson Gough

Mary Margie Johnson Gough

May 19, 2011

Gough, Mary Margie Whalen Johnson (Age 86) of Pomfret, Maryland. Mary Margie Whalen was born on May 1, 1925 to the late Edward Whalen and the late Mary Wendy Bennett Whalen in Hermanville, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Margie, as she was more affectionately called, grew up and attended school in St. Mary's County and graduated from Jarborville High School in...

Okasha Montre` Hawkins

Okasha Montre` Hawkins

May 17, 2011

Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matt 5:4 On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, Okasha departed this life and entered a life of eternal peace. Okasha was born on March 10, 1989 in Washington, DC to Kathy Keys and Bertrand Hawkins. At the tender age of eight (8), Okasha was baptized at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church...

Griffin Dixon

Griffin Dixon

May 15, 2011

On Sunday, May 15, 2011, Griffin Dixon departed this life at home in Brandywine, MD. Griffin Joseph Dixon was born on March 22, 1917 to the late Joseph and Finette Dixon. He was affectionately called "Beansie" which originated from his mother when he was a child. Griffin grew up in Snow Hill, North Carolina and was the seventh of 16...

Madeline Coby

Madeline Coby

May 12, 2011

COBY, MADELINE (AGE 84) OF MARBURY, MARYLAND. OBITUARY Madeline Coby of Marbury, Maryland, daughter of the late Gilbert Sr. and Daisy Hart, was born on December 17, 1926 in Chicamuxen, Maryland. She departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Fort Washington Hospital in Fort Washington, Maryland and entered into eternal rest. Madeline was educated in the public...

Charles Henry Swann

Charles Henry Swann

May 12, 2011

Swann, Charles Henry (Age 78) of Marbury, Maryland. Charles Henry Swann, was born on February 3, 1933 in Marbury, MD to the late James Clarence Swann, Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae (Hart) Swann. Peacefully, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home in Marbury, MD, surrounded by his family, Charles transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal. Charles...

Thermon Allen

Thermon Allen

May 10, 2011

Allen, Thermon (Age 64) of Accokeek, Maryland. Obituary Thermon Allen, son of Thomas and Helen Marie Allen was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1946 in Tunica, Mississippi. Thermon graduated from Cregier High School in Chicago, Illinois. He continued his education and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Thermon entered into holy matrimony with his childhood...

Sarah Bertha Cobey

Sarah Bertha Cobey

May 2, 2011

On September 21, 1942, Sarah Bertha Cobey was born to the late Nellie E. Tibbs and the late James Oliver Tibbs in Charles County, Maryland. Sarah was a lifelong resident of Charles County, educated in the school systems and graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1959. After graduating, she met James E. Cobey and on June 7, 1962 they were...

James Anthony Jackson, Jr.

James Anthony Jackson, Jr.

Apr 25, 2011

Jackson, James Anthony Jr. On Monday, April 25, 2011, James A. Jackson left his beloved home in Waldorf, Maryland to find paradise and a final resting place. James was born on January 12, 1983 in LaPlata, Maryland to Barbara Jean Warren and the late James Anthony Jackson Sr. James attended Henry E. Lackey High School. He was employed by the...

Fred Thomas Herring

Fred Thomas Herring

Apr 24, 2011

Obituary Rev. Fred Thomas "Bishop" Herring A Time And A Season And the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, and I have kept the faith. A Time To Be Born Rev. Fred T. Herring was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 14, 1931. He is the elder...

Mary Grace Roundtree

Mary Grace Roundtree

Apr 20, 2011

ROUNDTREE, MARY GRACE TRAVERS (AGE 80) OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND. Mary "Grace" Roundtree (affectionately known as Grace), was born in Indian Head, Maryland on December 30, 1930 to the late William F. "Billy" Travers, Sr. and the late Irene Brown Travers. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Forestville Heath and Rehabilitation Center in District...

Sheila E. Marshall

Sheila E. Marshall

Apr 20, 2011

Suddenly on April 20, 2011 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, Sheila Elaine Munson Marshall departed this earthly life for life eternal. She was born on July 8, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to Mildred Catherine Ford Munson and the late John William Munson. She started her education attending the District of Columbia Public Elementary School but transferred to...

Larue Everette Johnson

Larue Everette Johnson

Apr 12, 2011

JOHNSON, LARUE, (AGE 79) OF CAPITAL HEIGHTS, MARYLAND Larue Johnson was born on November 9, 1931, in Whitmire, South Carolina to the late Tim Johnson Jr. and the late Lizzie Joyner Johnson and was the fifth child of eight siblings. Larue departed life on April 12th 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Maryland. He united with Flint Hill Baptist...

Francis Vernon Proctor

Francis Vernon Proctor

Apr 9, 2011

Proctor, Francis Vernon (Age 57) of Indian Head, Maryland. OBITUARY Francis "Vernon" Proctor, mostly known as Vernon, departed this life on April 9, 2011 at home in Indian Head, Maryland, to join his mother, father and brothers, Emanuel, James "Milton", Theodore Morris and James Bernard "Billy" in heaven. Vernon was born November 10, 1953 in Charles County, Maryland to Morris...

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