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Felicia Eleanor Grant-Gaskins

Felicia Eleanor Grant-Gaskins

Oct 13, 2023

Felicia Eleanor Grant-Gaskins of Waldorf, MD transitioned October 13, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, October 20th from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 5757 Temple Hills Road Camp Springs, MD 20748. Interment will be held at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery in South Carolina. ...

Mary Alberta Cole

Mary Alberta Cole

Oct 13, 2023

A Season of Entry and Exit Mary Alberta Cole was born in Newport, Charles County, Maryland on March 5th, 1935 to Dudley and Alice Cole. She passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD.

A Season to Work During Mary's early work years, she...

Mary Delia Proctor Briscoe

Mary Delia Proctor Briscoe

Oct 11, 2023

Mary Delia Proctor Briscoe of transitioned October 11, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, October 26th from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Church Cemetery Fort Washington, MD.

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Adora Brown

Adora Brown

Oct 11, 2023

Adora Boo Brown 5 months gained her heavenly address on Wednesday October 11,2023. She fought a fight until God was ready for her to come home. Adora was born on April 18,2023 at George Washington hospital weighing 1 pound 8 oz. and 13 inches to Asia Moore and Tyrone Brown . Adora was a twin but when she was...

Patricia Ann Myers

Patricia Ann Myers

Oct 11, 2023

PATRICIA ANN MYERS, 81, OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Patricia Ann Myers transitioned to eternal rest.

Patricia A. Myers was born to Helen Brown on March 26, 1942, in Washington, DC. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Patricia transitioned from this world into eternal life. Her soul is now resting.

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Joyce Mae Eggleston

Joyce Mae Eggleston

Oct 8, 2023

Joyce Mae Eggleston, 75, of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Joyce Mae Eggleston was born on July 24, 1948 in Leesburg, Virginia to the late William Thornton and Evelyn Katrina Thornton. She departed this life on October 08, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD.

Joyce was educated in the DC Public School System. In...

Emory Lee

Emory Lee

Oct 7, 2023

Emory Lee known as "Jeep," was the second of two children born to the (late) Ann Lee Jones and Woodson Davis.  Jeep was born August 29, 1943 in Watkinsville Georgia. He departed this life peacefully on October 7, 2023.

Jeep grew up in Charles County Maryland and attended Pomonkey High school.  He played in a band as...

Marion Hazel Jarmon

Marion Hazel Jarmon

Oct 5, 2023

Marion Hazel Jarmon, 74, of Fort Washington Maryland

Marion Hazel Jarmon was born on October 27, 1948, in Charles County, Maryland, to the late Blanche I. King and James H. Key.  She was educated in the Charles County Public Schools System and graduated from Pomonkey High School in Pomfret, MD.  After graduating from high school, she attended...

Doris Cecilia Branson

Doris Cecilia Branson

Sep 30, 2023

Doris Cecilia Branson, 79, of Indian Head, Maryland

Doris Branson, 79, gained her heavenly address on Saturday, September 30, 2023, due to natural causes painlessly at Genesis of Waldorf Center. She was truly one of God's miracles, overcoming ten strokes, one full-blown heart attack, six stints, as well as diabetes with complications over...

Paul Ernest Fleming

Paul Ernest Fleming

Sep 29, 2023

Paul Ernest Fleming of Fort Washington, MD transitioned September 29, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, October 11th from 10am until time of funeral service, 11am in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, Maryland.  Interment immediately to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland....

James Allen Fairnot

James Allen Fairnot

Sep 26, 2023

James Allen Fairnot, 62 years old, passed away peacefully at his residence in Washington, DC on September 26th, 2023.

James was born in Orangeburg, SC to Mulvenia Fairnot on July 6th, 1961. James attended school in Washington, DC, and received his High School Diploma. After highschool, James attended University of District of Columbia (UDC)....

Darryl Harrison

Darryl Harrison

Sep 25, 2023

Darryl Harrison, 76, of Lanham Maryland

Darryl Harrison was born November 3, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Wilson Curn Harrison and Altha Rea Harrison, their second of three children and the only son.

Growing up, Darryl lived throughout the United States with his family, as his father worked with the Department of Agriculture. Darryl...

Hilda Elizabeth Thomas

Hilda Elizabeth Thomas

Sep 22, 2023

On Friday, September 22, 2023, in the comfort of her own home Hilda Elizabeth Thomas departed this life and entered a life of eternal peace.

Hilda, also known to her family and friends as "Dee Dee" was born January 16, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Walter Thomas and Mary Helen Johnson.

Hilda was...

John Lamont Gibson

John Lamont Gibson

Sep 21, 2023

John Lamont Gibson who we affectionately called "Little Johnny," or "Lil J" was born in Washington, D.C. on January 2, 1989, to John Graham and LaTisha Gibson. He was the eldest of three children and was raised in Maryland. John received his high school GED from Bowling Brook Preparatory School in 2005 and continued to earn college credits at...

Bertha Mary Chisley

Bertha Mary Chisley

Sep 17, 2023

BERTHA MARY CHISLEY, 101, OF CHELTENHAM, MARYLAND

On Sunday, September 17, 2023 God called another angel home. Bertha Mary Chisley departed this life peacefully at home.

Bertha was the daughter of the late Henry and Clara Yates. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1921 in Faulkner, Maryland. Bertha attended Bel Alton public schools...

John Allen Patton, Jr.

John Allen Patton, Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023, the Lord called John A. Patton home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (A.K.A) Peggy Patton. His father is John Patton, Sr.

He was educated at D.C. Public Schools. Veteran of the United States Army.

Kind, sweet and gregarious. Often you could hear his laughter before you saw...

Barbara Arnita Thomas Powell

Barbara Arnita Thomas Powell

Sep 13, 2023

Barbara Arnita (Greene) Thomas Powell, 85 of La Plata, Maryland.

Barbara Arnita Thomas Powell was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1938 in Washington, DC, the first child of Lelia Greene and John Greene.

Barbara grew up in Washington, DC and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1958.  After graduation she worked at several small companies...

Alice Cecelia Mason

Alice Cecelia Mason

Sep 9, 2023

ALICE CECELIA MASON, 89, OF LA PLATA, MARYLAND

On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Georgetown University Hospital, Alice Mason peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

Her Viewing will be 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, September 29th in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

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Fern Emma Allen

Fern Emma Allen

Sep 7, 2023

FERN EMMA ALLEN, AGE 84, OF WHITE PLAINS, MARYLAND

Rev. Fern E. Allen, age 84, of White Plains, MD, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2023. Fern was a loving woman that could bring joy and laughter to anyone around her. She lived a full and vibrant life, with...

Cornell Terrill Posey

Cornell Terrill Posey

Sep 7, 2023

Cornell Terrill Posey of Nanjemoy, Maryland transitioned September 7, 2023.

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, Cornell T. Posey entered into eternal rest at home.

Cornell Terrill Posey, fondly known as (Fella) was born December 14, 1971, in Washington, D.C. to Kerry C. Posey and Ann L. Posey. Cornell was the third oldest of the four...

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