Obituaries

DeSales Joseph Cole, 86, of Waldorf DeSales Joseph Cole, 86, of Waldorf died July 14, 2003, at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland. He was a farmer until his retirement. Born July 7, 1917, in Dentsville, he was the son of the late Joseph Daniel Cole and Mary Agnes Dorsey Cole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jasper A. "JP" Medley , 52, of Forestville, Maryland, a transformer tester with PEPCO, died at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland, on Saturday, May 19, 2001. Viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 9:30-11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Piscataway, Maryland. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the church. Interment will be at St....

Obituary of Robin Aileen Merritt Blakeney, Age 40, of Waldorf, Maryland. On Monday, October 17th, 2005 God saw that he needed another beautiful flower for his garden so he reached down and chose our beloved Robin. Robin Aileen Merritt Blakeney was the youngest daughter of Robert & Helen Merritt. She entered this world July 8, 1965. Robin showed an early...

WHALEN, ETHEL DELORES (BROWN), (AGE 67) OF LA PLATA, MARYLAND. Yes Indeed ... I Love My Lord and Savior. I'm In My New Home Peacefully Resting In Jesus' Loving Arms." Suddenly on February 18, 2010, Ethel "Delores" Brown Whalen was called home where she now has eternal rest. Delores, as she was affectionately known by everyone, was born in LaPlata,...

John Wesley Henson, Jr. (Wes) was born on June 3, 1949 to Mr. John Wesley Henson, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mildred Burton Henson at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He was the oldest of 4 children?one sister, Lisa, preceded him in death. Wesley was confirmed at an early age at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, MD. He grew up...

James (Bubba) Alton Proctor, Jr. was born in Washington, D.C. on August 8, 1950 to Sylvia and the late James Proctor, Sr. At his home, on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 12:52am, he peacefully departed this life and entered into eternal rest. "Bubba," as he was more affectionately known, attended Charles County Public Schools and was employed as a Heavy...

Mary Madeline Butler Chase 79 of Waldorf, Maryland formally of Bryans Road, Maryland died May 27, 2003 at Civista Medical Center, LaPlata, Maryland. She was a member of the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Indian Head, Maryland. Born on May 28, 1923 in Waldorf, she was the daughter of the late Nettie Ann Brawner Butler and...

Annie R. Doar, Age 69 of Accokeek, Maryland. Annie Doar departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was born on December 17, 1939 in Hardeeville, SC to William Bush Sr. and Hattie Salter Bush who preceded her in death. She was united in Holy matrimony to James E. Doar. She joined Saint...

TONYA Renee Washington, born August 21, 1967 in Washington, D.C. to William (Bill) and Romaine Dyson Washington. She departed this life on January 15, 2004 at Fort Washington Hospital. TONYA was educated in the Prince Georges and Charles County Public Schools and graduated from Lackey High School in June 1985. TONYA enjoyed helping others and always greeted everyone with her...

Charlotte E. Thomas , 56, of Newburg, Maryland, a program coordinator with the Charles County Association for Handicapped and Retarded Citizens, Inc., died at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, on Monday, October 2, 2000. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2000, 6-9 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Shiloh Community United Methodist Church, Newburg. Services are...

ZARTI ABRAHEIM MOHAMED ZARTI "Abe"

On Friday, July 6, 2007 of Bryans Road, MD, father of Dymond Lynae Williams Zarti; son of Mohamed, Cathy and Yvonne Zarti. Also surviving are a brother, Ronald Tate, Jr.; grandparents, Claude White and Mahdi and Haliema Zarti; an uncle, Carl Johnson; a girlfriend, Rockell Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends....

Christene Corenthia Warren Savoy (Age 70) Waldorf, Maryland Christene Savoy, after a period of illness, departed this earthly life of grace on Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland. She was born on February 21, 1939, to the late Laura E. Ross Warren and the late Yellie Y. Warren of Charles County, Maryland. She was...

Paul Christopher (Chris) Johnson Sr., 38, of La Plata, MD suddenly departed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at home. He was born on January 14, 1970 in LaPlata, MD to Shirley A. and Herman P. Johnson. Being an only child and son, he was greatly loved and cherished. He was a loving father and friend. He enjoyed...

On Friday, May 29, 2009, a busy life came to an end. God completed the building of a new home for King David Ramsey and called him to rest. It is said by his mother, that while his father was waiting for her to give birth, he was reading the bible and said ?if it is a boy, his name...

Newman, Clarence (Age 58) On Thursday, March 9, 2006, Clarence Wayne Newman of Waldorf, Maryland quietly entered into eternal rest at the Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, Maryland. Born on May 2, 1947 in Indian Head, Maryland, Clarence was the son of Evelyn Swann and the late Clarence Newman. He attended Charles County Public Schools and graduated from Pomonkey High School...

BARBARA JEAN BROWN-MOORE On Tuesday, October 12, 2010 of Clinton, MD. Beloved wife of Larry Moore. Viewing, 10 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2010 at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave., SE. Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON Funeral Home, Indian Head, MD.

Coleman, Earline Cecelia Colbert (Age 66) of Fort Washington, Maryland. Earline Cecelia Coleman departed this life on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. Earline was born on March 19, 1943 in Chapel Hill, Maryland to the late Earl & Florence Colbert. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter,...

Judy Mae Nelson , of Capitol Heights, Maryland, mother of Conway Hunter and Gayla Neale, died on Saturday, April 14, 2001. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2001, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at First National Deliverance Center, 5400 D Street SE, Capitol Heights. Services are scheduled for Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at the center. Interment will be at St. Peter's Church Cemetery,...

WALKER SGT. JOE BRUCE WALKER On Wednesday, September 8, 2010 of Bryans Road, MD. Husband of Maxine Green-Walker; father of Columbus Wesley-Walker, Joe B. Walker II and Ashley Walker. Also surviving are three stepsons, Evan Heyward, Javon and Darnell Green; eight grandchildren; three siblings, Paul Owens, William Walker, Jr. and Ada Walker; and a host of other relatives and friends....

CATHERINE PATRICIA ERDLY (AGE 69) OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND Catherine Patricia Erdly, affectionately called Pat, was born on January 18, 1940 in Roscommon, Ireland to the late Thomas and the late Kate Duignan. Pat was raised in humble surroundings in rural Ireland. Her parents moved the family, Pat, her three sisters and one brother to London in the mid 1950?s....