Obituaries

May 27, 2024

Born Cecile Yvette Browne May 3, 1943, in Washington, DC to the parents of the late Joesph C. Browne and Veronica Browne.  She was the nineth child of 7 sisters and 5 brothers.  She earned her wings on May 27, 2024, at age 81.

Cecile, affectionately known as Sil, was educated in Washington, DC public schools.  She...

May 24, 2024

HARLEY, ELIZABETH BERNICE (AGE 87) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

On Friday, May 24, 2024, Elizabeth Bernice Harley, quietly entered eternal rest at Restore Health & Rehabilitation .  She is survived by a loving and devoted family.

Her viewing will be held from 9:00am until 10:00am on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral...

May 15, 2024

Wayne Maurice Holt, 81, of Oxon Hill Maryland.

Thanks to all who have loved me. You bought such joy into my life. I couldn't have dreamed of a better group to have as my friends. So blessed was I to have known you. So blessed to see and share in your smiles. So blessed to have you...

May 15, 2024

Maria Denise Drayton was born on May 13, 1953, in Alexandria, VA, to her beloved parents James Alton Drayton and Estelle Sarah Calloway-Drayton. Maria transitioned May 15, 2024. She grew up in Alexandria until 1962 when her family moved to Arlington, VA. Maria was the only girl among her four siblings. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School, then Gunston...

May 14, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Medley, age 74, of Accokeek, Maryland

Jacqueline Marie Medley, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away in her home on May 14, 2024.  Born to the late James Terrance (Van) Swann and Agnes Caroline Carter Swann on July 2, 1949, in Washington, DC, Jackie was a beloved member of the Piscataway Conoy Indian Tribe and was...

May 13, 2024

Donald Lee Thornton, Sr., of Suitland, Maryland, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024. His mother Alberta Thornton and brothers Stuart and Dewayne Thornton proceeded him in death.

Donald was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on March15,1941. His journey in life started after graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960. After...

May 12, 2024

Inez Jeannette Smith of La Plata, MD transitioned May 12, 2024.

A TIME TO BE BORN…Inez Jeannette Gadson was born on October 7, 1935, in Colleton County, South Carolina to the late Harry Gadson, Sr. and the late Helen Gadson. She was the eldest of four children.

A TIME FOR ETERNAL REST…On Sunday May 12,...

May 9, 2024

Annette Barnes, age 86, of Fort Washington, Maryland

Annette "Ann" Barnes peacefully transitioned, surrounded by her family in Alexandria, Virginia on May 9, 2024, at the age of 86.  Annette was born on March 7, 1938, in Greenwood, South Carolina to Dock and Lillie Mae Sprowl.  She graduated from Brewer High School in 1955 and pursued her...

May 8, 2024

Patricia Ann Hawkins of Fort Washington, MD transitioned May 8, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, May 21st from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment immediately to follow at Maryland National Memorial Park, Laurel, MD.

May 1, 2024

Iris Horace Cormier, Jr., 87, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Iris Horace Cormier, Jr. peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Iris Cormier Jr., known to most as Junior (Jr), made his transition to eternal rest on May 1, 2024, in Indian Head, Maryland.

Jr, the oldest of seven children,...

Apr 20, 2024

Jessica A. Dorsey of California, MD transitioned April 20, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Monday, April 29th from 9am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment private.

On Monday April 29, 2024, at 11 am please...

Apr 18, 2024

Kazel Robert Mituba Mutombo,  31, of Cheltenham, Maryland

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Kazel Mutombo peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

Kazel Robert Mituba Mutombo was born on December 7, 1992 in Clinton, Maryland. He is the only child of Ilo Mituba Mutombo and Kyrese Angela Johnson. On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Kazel passed away peacefully...

Apr 17, 2024

Stanley Jerome Hatton Jr., age 45, of Marbury, Maryland born May 29th, 1978, to Imogene Toyer and Stanley Hatton Sr. On April 17th 2024 the heavenly gates opened and welcomed Stanley Jerome Hatton Jr. He was affectionately known by his friends as "Oak".

Stanley was educated in Charles County Public Schools and graduated from Lackey High School...

Apr 14, 2024

Michael A. Price, age 62 of Suitland, Maryland.

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Michael went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Michael was born on August 3, 1961, in Washington, DC to the late Lloyd and Ruth Price. He was educated by the Prince George's County Public School System.  Growing up on Gardner...

Apr 13, 2024

Elizabeth Marie King, age 67, of Waldorf, Maryland

Elizabeth was born on May 2, 1956 in Fort Hood, Texas to Jessie and Mary Luna. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, she transitioned to eternal rest with her Lord and Savior at her home in Waldorf, Maryland with her family by her side.

Elizabeth and her family...

Apr 12, 2024

Thomas Eugene Smoot of Washington, DC transitioned April 12, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, April 25th, 2024, from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery Waldorf, MD. ...

Apr 12, 2024

Martha Zenobia Turner, 82, of Bryans Road Maryland.

On Friday, April 12, 2024,  Martha Zenobia Turner transitioned to eternal life. She was the wife of Ernest Turner and is also survived by a host of other loving family and friends.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, until time of Service, 11:00 a.m., at Zion...

Apr 10, 2024

Clifton Rhone of Washington, DC transitioned April 10, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, April 25th, 2024 from 10am until time of service at 11am at Temple of Praise, 700 Southern Avenue S.E. Washington, DC. Interment immediately to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.

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Apr 7, 2024

Oswald Godfrey "Mouse" Jordan, 97, of Indian Head, Maryland

Oswald Jordan transitioned peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2024.

Oswald was born on July 7, 1926, to the late Wesley Sylvester Jordan, and Estelle Eliza Jordan. Oswald was educated in the Charles County public school system and...

Apr 3, 2024

Harold Frances Thomas, Jr., age 66, of Marbury, Maryland.

Harold Frances Thomas, Jr., age 66 departed this earth during the early morning. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  He was born March 11, 1958, in Marbury, Maryland to the late Harold F. Thomas, Sr., and Betty Thomas.

Harold Jr. was baptized at an early age and...