Lemuel Thomas
Feb 25, 2026
With hearts filled with sorrow, love and gratitude, we honor and celebrate the life of Lemuel Thomas who peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Lemuel was born on November 10, 1939 to the late Phillip and Hazel Thomas. He grew up with 8 loving siblings. His nicknames were "June, Junie, Tommy and Lem."Lemuel was educated in the...
Melvin Lee McConico, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Melvin Lee McConico, Jr. (84) of Temple Hills, Maryland.
Peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home in Temple Hills, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family, Melvin Lee McConico, Jr. transitioned to eternal life.
Friends and Family Gathering 9:00a.m. until the Celebration of Life, 9:30a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian...
Donald Francis Bicknell
Feb 21, 2026
Donald Francis Bicknell of La Plata, MD transitioned on February 21, 2026.
Donald Francis Bicknell, born on March 3, 1958, in Charles County Maryland, peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on February 21, 2026. He was born to Francis and Hudson Bicknell had 3 brothers (Paul Bicknell, Davis Bicknell and Art Bicknell) and 1 sister (Joan Bicknell Shaw). He was preceded in...
Norman James Carroll
Feb 20, 2026
CARROLL, NORMAN J. (AGE 90) OF NANJEMOY, MARYLAND
Norman James Carroll was born on May 16, 1935, in Charles County, Maryland to the late James and Mattie Carroll. On Friday, February 20, 2026, Norman departed this life at Hospice House of the Chesapeake in Waldorf, Maryland.
He received his education in Charles County Public Schools. Norman was united in marriage to Betty...
Nechelle Merita Willis
Feb 17, 2026
Nechelle Merita Willis of Alexandria, VA transitioned February 17, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, March 11th from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11am at Victory Christian Ministries International, 3911 Saint Barnabas Road Suitland, MD 20746. Interment private.
Jerome "Jerry" William Gray, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
A Life Well Lived: Jerome William Gray Jr.
February 20, 1946 – February 12, 2026
Jerome William Gray Jr. (Jerry) was born on February 20, 1946 to his mother Mamie Gray and father Jerome William Gray Sr. Jerry spent his years building a life defined by dedication, hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. On February 12, 2026, he...
Shirley P. Brown
Feb 11, 2026
Celebrating the life of Shirley P. Brown. With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the life of Shirley P. Brown, a person whose love was steady, whose kindness was sincere, and whose presence brought comfort to those around her. Shirley was the kind of person who made others feel seen offering a warm smile, a listening ear, and a helping...
JoAnn (Butler) Hancock
Feb 7, 2026
JoAnn (Butler) Hancock, 76 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Washington, D.C.
Peacefully on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 JoAnn Hancock transitioned to eternal life.
JoAnn Hancock was born on October 13, 1949 in Washington, D.C. the third of six children to the late Winston and Mary Butler. From an early age, JoAnn was rooted in strong values of faith, family, and hard...
Lucy Darlene Grinder
Feb 5, 2026
Lucy Darlene Grinder April 6, 1965 – February 5, 2026
Lucy Darlene Grinder, age 60, of Bryans Road, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on February 5, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with colon cancer.
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Oliver, and her brother, William Oliver. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of...
Ky-Mari Monte' Bowman
Feb 4, 2026
Ky-Mari Monte’ Bowman earned his wings unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Affectionately known as “Mari,” he was born to Shonte’ Thomas and Elvis Bowman. The youngest of three children and the only son.
Ky-Mari was educated in the Prince George’s and Charles County Public School Systems. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as a young adult and was baptized on...
Paul Harley
Feb 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Harley, Sr. (AKA Peaches) was born on October 6, 1981 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was baptized at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church by the late Reverend Lowell H. Hancock. Paul departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 44.
Paul attended Charles County public schools and was a graduate of...
Mary Eleanor Jones
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Eleanor Jones was born in Piscataway, MD on January 19, 1925. On January 31, 2026, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest with her family at her side. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sadie Munson; husband, Harry B. Jones Sr.; daughters, Barbara Jones, Yvonne McEwen, and Belinda Jones; sisters, Margaret Munson, Susanna Johnson, Cora Medley,...
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr. (93) of Hayes, Virginia.
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr. was born December 29, 1932 in Washington, DC. He transitioned to eternal life, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Riverside Covalence Center in Saluda, Virginia.
Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640 until time of...
Elvia Lancaster Thompson
Jan 27, 2026
THOMPSON, ELVIA L. (AGE 102) OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND
Elvia Lancaster Thompson was born on April 11, 1923, in Charles County, Maryland. She was the eleventh child of the late James William and Rose Ella Lancaster. Often referring to herself as 7/11 – the 7th girl and 11th child out of 13. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Elvia Thompson transitioned to...
Loren R. Davis
Jan 27, 2026
Remembering the Life of Loren
Loren Davis was born on August 16, 1967, in New Rochelle, NY. Unexpectedly, he transitioned on January 27, 2026. At the age of 58, Loren leaves behind a strong legacy of laughter, joy, faith, and love for his family.
Loren graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1985. He served in the United States Navy and was...
Louise Elaine Swittenberg
Jan 24, 2026
Louise passed peacefully on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined her life. She was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Lizzy Joiner Johnson and Timothy Johnson. She was preceded by her two sisters and five brothers.
Louise is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Julian her lifelong love, her partner in every...
Phillip Bryant Brooks
Jan 23, 2026
Phillip Brooks, born on November 9, 1952, sadly passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
From an early age, Phil was full of energy and had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed playing football and basketball, and swimming at the local pool. Phil knew no boundaries when it came to his fascination...
Dimple McKinley Walker
Jan 22, 2026
Dimple McKinley Walker of Fort Washington, MD transitioned January 22, 2026.
Dimple McKinley Walker was born on January 28, 1949, in Farmville, Virginia, to the late Mary Ellen Chambers Walker and Earnest Walker. He was the fifth of eight siblings and was raised in a close-knit family environment that shaped his lifelong devotion to family and service.
Dimple graduated from Carver-Price High...
Thomas Leo Proctor, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Thomas Leo Proctor, Jr., affectionately known as “Corny”, was born on June 14, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Blanche Bernice Proctor and Thomas Leo Proctor. He peacefully transitioned on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and steadfast dedication to family.
Thomas was a proud graduate of Frederick Douglas High School and lived a life marked...
Melvin Theodore Montgomery
Jan 19, 2026
Melvin Theodore Montgomery of Waldorf, MD transitioned January 19, 2026.
Melvin Theodore Montgomery – one of the triplets of the late Reginald,Sr. and Alice Montgomery of Ironsides. He was born on June 12, 1961 in Washington, DC and transitioned to his eternal home on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Genesis Healthcare in Waldorf, MD.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
