Obituaries

Aug 11, 2023

Matthew Pines, Jr. was born on July 4, 1945, in Markham, VA to the late Matthew and Bessie Pines. He departed this life on August 11, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC at 4:44 p.m.

Matthew attended the public schools of Front Royal, VA. He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force Reserve....

Aug 7, 2023

Wanda of Marbury, MD passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2023.

Wanda was educated in the Charles County Public School System, where she graduated from Lackey High School in 1982. She loved to cook, dance, and socialize with friends and family. Wanda was a sweet person with a big heart and always loved to help you at...

Aug 6, 2023

James W. Neal, Sr. transitioned August 6, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, August 16th from 10 am until time of service at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at St. Charles Cemetery.

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023...

Aug 4, 2023

Sylvie, Madeline (Marbury-Carter) Mason Springs, MD

Madeline Mary Carter Marbury Sylvie, daughter of the late Keith Robert Carter and Helen Theresa Carter, was born on December 5, 1934, in Pisgah, MD.

Madeline or "Tat" as she was more affectionately known to family, peacefully stepped into eternity on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Angels Heart...

Jul 26, 2023

Sheila M. Goode was born on March 18, 1966, the oldest of two children born to the late Dr. Philip William Goode Jr. and Sue L. Goode in Washington, DC. Sheila grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland where she attended Surrattsville Senior High School. While attending Surrattsville Sr. High, Sheila studied French and had the opportunity to travel...

Jul 25, 2023

George Alexander Brown of La Plata, Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.George was born on April 3rd, 1942, in La Plata, Maryland, to George Edward and Blanche Fenwick Brown. He was the younger of two children. Known as Georgie to his family and friends, George excelled academically and athletically in the Charles County Public School system....

Jul 24, 2023

Bessie Marie Pringle, 93 of Temple Hills, Maryland

Bessie Marie Geddis was born in Sumter, SC on July 1, 1930 to the late Jeremiah and Hester Geddis.

Bessie was the youngest of 3 children with about 15 years difference in age, so she was spoiled rotten.  Bessie was educated in the public schools of Sumter,...

Jul 21, 2023

James Preston Winters of La Plata, MD transitioned July 21, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, August 2nd from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Second Baptist Church, 5501 Silver Hill Road District Heights, MD 20747. Interment private.

Jul 21, 2023

Joyce Ann Wolfe was born on February 17, 1964, to the late Jerome Francis Proctor Sr. and Mary Proctor in Washington DC.

Joyce transitioned to eternal life on Friday July 21, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC.  She was loved by all and a second, mother, auntie, and friends to many.  Joyce resided most of...

Jul 15, 2023

Herbert James Campbell, Jr., 52, of Waldorf, Maryland

Herbert James Campbell, Jr. "Lil Herbie" passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2023.  He was born in Washington, D.C. on January 22, 1971, to his loving parents, Herbert, Sr. and Ruth Campbell.  He graduated from Spingarn High School in 1989.

He will be cherished...

Jul 14, 2023

Gregory Ricardo "Ricky" Waring, Sr., 71, of Waldorf, Maryland.

What started as a sudden, strong, summer thunderstorm ended in a beautiful double rainbow over Washington, DC as Gregory Ricardo Waring, Sr., transitioned on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Gregory was born to James and Shirley Waring on March 27, 1952 in Washington, D.C., but "Ricky" was...

Jul 13, 2023

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Howard Jackson, 81, of Capital Heights, Maryland.

Howard Jackson, 81, of Washington, DC, passed away on July 13, 2023, of natural causes.

Howard was born on November 4, 1941, to Evelyn Delores Jackson and Andrew Frederick Jackson in Washington, DC. After graduating from Eastern High School, he went straight...

Jul 13, 2023

Pinkney, Dorothy Marthabell (Age 93) of Capitol Heights

Dorothy M. Pinkney of Capitol Heights, Maryland quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

She is survived by her loving and devoted children, Donald (Karen) Pinkney, Renee Pinkney, Denise Leonard, Clyde Pinkney, Regina Pinkney, Tracy Pinkney and a host of grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2023

Ronald Tucker of Hyattsville, MD transitioned August 31,1960.

Ronald Tucker was born on August 31st, 1960, in the city of Brooklyn, New York. He passed away unexpectedly on July 13th, 2023, in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Ronald was a lover of art, photography, and martial arts. He had a desire to make a difference and...

Jul 8, 2023

Withers, Geraldine Marie, 87 of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Geraldine Marie Withers departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was born on May 31, 1936, in Colesville, Maryland, to the late Berry and Roberta Withers. She was the youngest of the two children and...

Jul 8, 2023

WALLS, GLORIA VERMELL (AGE 81) OF WARSAW, VIRGINIA

Gloria V. Walls was born on August 9, 1941, in Washington, DC to the late Ida I. Butler and the late ­­­Samuel R. Butler.  She received her education in the Prince George County School system and graduated from Fairmont Heights High School.  Gloria dedicated over 40 years of her...

Jul 6, 2023

Della Johnson was born July 5, 1939, in Calvert County to the late Walter and Mary Hester Johnson. She was the baby girl of twelve children, Addie, Marylene, Leon, Lillian, Charles, Minnie, John Edward, James Robert, William (Joe), Irene, and Viola. All of whom have passed.

She was educated in Calvert County Public Schools. Della worked for...

Jul 1, 2023

Tommy Lee Grays, III of Olney, Maryland transitioned July 1, 2023.

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, heavens gates opened and received our beloved and charismatic, Tommy Lee Grays, III, known by all as "Trey". Trey was born on September 9, 2005 in Washington, DC to Rhonda Proctor and Tommy Grays, Jr. and was the first child for...

Jun 29, 2023

St. Hope Bernadette Gibbs was born May 15, 1967 in Washington, DC at Columbia Hospital for Women. She was 7 pounds 2 ounces. She attended Buchanan Elementary in Washington, DC as well as Lord Baltimore Elementary in Fort Washington, MD. She attended both Friendly High School and Oxon Hill High School located in Fort Washington, MD. Hope was a...

Jun 28, 2023

Joan Marlene Proctor (Molly) was born December 1st ,1951, in Washington D.C. to Mary Violet Proctor and George Thomas Proctor. Joan Marlene Proctor (Molly) married Joseph "Vest" Proctor on May 3, 1969. She dedicated her life to her family, and she enjoyed having good times and laughs with family and friends. She peacefully transitioned, Wednesday June 28, 2023, in...