Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Sep 5, 2023

RONALD JOSEPH MYERS, 81, OF JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Ronald Joseph Myers was born in Bryans Road Maryland on May 30, 1942, to the late Constance C. Myers & Ralph D. Myers. Ronnie, as he was known by loved ones, was one of 14 children. He attended Charles County Public schools and graduated from Pomonkey High school in...

Sep 3, 2023

WILLIAM WILSON COLE, SR., 68, OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, William Cole, Sr. peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

His Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Monday, September 18, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Newport, 11555 St. Mary's Church Road, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622.  Interment, church...

Aug 29, 2023

LEE, BARBARA JEAN (AGE 83) OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

Remembering Barbara Jean Lee

I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. John 14; 1-3

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Barbara Jean Lee peacefully transitioned to...

Aug 29, 2023

Joseph Lamont Smith, Sr. of Waldorf, MD transitioned August 29, 2023.

Born in Washington, DC to the late Joseph Alton Smith "Wimpy" and Hannah Corrine Simmons Smith "Billie" on March 10, 1949. Joseph affectionately known as Lonnie was raised in Pisgah, Maryland. He was educated in The Charles County School system and graduated from Pomonkey High School....

Aug 27, 2023

Randolph Savoy, Sr., 86, of Indian Head (Rison), Maryland.

Randolph Savoy Sr., 86, of Charles County, Maryland was born June 23, 1937 to the late Estelle (Swann) Savoy and the late Earl Savoy. He was the second of three children. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hester Washington, daughter, Lynette Savoy, granddaughter, Maranda Savoy, grandson,...

Aug 26, 2023

Dan David (Dee) Smith departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  He was born in Prairie, Wilcox County, Alabama to the late Frank Smith and Rachael Hawkins.  Dan was the third oldest of 8 children.  He married Eula M. (Yow) Smith in 1955 and from that union 5 children were born; in 1970 he married Emma L. (Thomas)...

Aug 25, 2023

Anita Estelle Marva Lewis Holmes of Accokeek, MD, transitioned to her heavenly home August 25, 2023 at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center.  She was 87 years old.  Estelle was born September 26, 1935 to the late Dorothy and James Alfred Lewis in Accokeek, MD.  She was the sixth of nine children.

Estelle attended Charles County, PG...

Aug 25, 2023

DYSON, DONALD (AGE 71) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Donald Malcolm Dyson, known to many as Don, was born to the late Cora Dyson and Wilbur Gray on November 14, 1951.  Don departed his earthly life on August 25, 2023.

Don spent his childhood in Crew, Virginia where he was lovingly known to his family as Caky...

Aug 24, 2023

Ruth Ann Barbour, 71, of Waldorf, Maryland.

June 9, 1952 ~ August 24, 2023

Her Journey

Ruth Ann Barbour was born June 9, 1952 in Waldorf, Maryland to Benjamin and Loretta Laura Barbour. Ruthie, affectionately known, was surrounded by family as she transitioned into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on Thursday,...

Aug 24, 2023

Heath, Leslie Dawn (Age 58) of Indian Head, Maryland

Our beloved, Leslie Dawn Heath, of Indian Head, MD passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital.  She was born on January 23, 1965, to Ruth Heath and the late Sylvester Eugene Heath.

Born in Amarillo, TX, Leslie was a military child;...

Aug 24, 2023

David Pedro Watson, 72, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

OBITUARY

David Pedro Watson, age 72, of Upper Marlboro, MD departed to his heavenly home on August 24, 2023 with his wife and family by his side at his side from cancer and other health issues.  He was the fourth of seven children, born on September 10,...

Aug 19, 2023

Ruth Theresa Swann (Gray) was born to the late George Matthew and Mary (Smith) Gray on February 18, 1926 in Marbury, MD. She was one of sixteen children, ten born to George and Mary and six born to George and his late wife Fannie Penny. Ruth was a pillar in the community where she spent more than 75 years....

Aug 19, 2023

SMITH, AGNES REGINA (AGE 83) OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

Agnes Regina (Matthews) Smith, fondly known as 'Jean', was born September 26, 1939, in Indian Head, Maryland to the late John and Mary Estelle Matthews.

On August 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Jean peacefully departed her earthly life and entered into eternal rest with...

Aug 17, 2023

Rev. Mr. Willie Refus Reid, 85 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Rev. Willie R. Reid, a dedicated servant of God, was born on August 26, 1937, and gained his wings on August 17, 2023. Rev. Reid's life journey was a living testament to his unyielding faith, boundless compassion, and devoted commitment to serving humanity. Rev. Willie R. Reid was...

Aug 16, 2023

Bransome, Perry Edmund (Age 63) of White Plains, Maryland

Perry Edmund Bransome was born on September 12, 1959 in Washington, DC to Joan Ward Bransome and the late Edward J. Bransome. He departed this life after a long illness on August 16, 2023.

Perry was raised in Pomonkey, MD.  He attended public schools in Charles...