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Ferdinand G. Hemsley

Ferdinand G. Hemsley

May 8, 2023

Ferdinand Geoffrey Hemsley affectionately known as "Fred, King, and King Fish" of White Plains, Maryland was born October 30, 1958, to the parents of Peter and Matilda Hemsley. Fred was also blessed with bonus parents, the late William "Gus" and Dorothy "Dot Dot" Hilton, and his Stepmother Doris Hemsley. Fred attended Charles County public schools.

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James Edward Thomas

James Edward Thomas

May 6, 2023

James Edward Thomas, 99, of Indian Head, Maryland.

James Edward Thomas is the youngest of the three children born to Katie and McKinley Thomas. His birth mother passed when he was three and when his father married Emma, she lovingly raised him.

James had many interests. His love of fishing began as a young boy...

Roy Hopson

Roy Hopson

May 5, 2023

Roy Hopson, 81, of Heathsville, Virginia.

Our beloved Roy Hopson affectionately known as "Big Roy" came into this world on May 20, 1941 the oldest of four children born to Dorothy and George Hopson. Roy grew up surrounded by his loving family in the Cherry hill neighborhood of Baltimore city. He loved his siblings dearly and was...

George "Buster" L. Ford

George "Buster" L. Ford

May 4, 2023

George Louis Ford. Buster departed this life on Thursday May 4, 2023; he was peacefully called to eternal rest while at Compassionate Care Assisted Living, White Plains, Maryland.

He was born in Charles County, MD to the late George Louis and Myrtle (Duckett) Ford...

Gerald Howard Wood

Gerald Howard Wood

May 4, 2023

Gerald Howard Wood, 76, of Clinton, Maryland

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, God our Father called his faithful servant, beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Gerald Howard Wood home.

Gerald was born on March 2, 1946, to the late Theodore Howard and Rosa Marie Wood of Lynchburg, Virginia. He accepted Christ...

Theresa Norvella Capers

Theresa Norvella Capers

Apr 30, 2023

Theresa Norvella Capers of Hyattsville, Maryland peacefully transitioned on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland

Family and Friends Gathering, 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May  13, 2023, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Saturday, May 13th  at 12:00...

Joseph Anthony Holton, Jr.

Joseph Anthony Holton, Jr.

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph Anthony Holton, Jr. of Newburg, MD transitioned April 28, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, May 11th from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am Holy Ghost Catholic Church 15848 Rock Point Rd, Issue, MD. Interment immediately to follow at Holy Ghost Catholic Church Cemetery Issue, MD.

Thelma Emma Pringle

Thelma Emma Pringle

Apr 26, 2023

Thelma Emma Pringle, 86, of Washington, D.C.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Thelma Emma Pringle transitioned to eternal life.

We Speak Your Name

Thelma Emma Pringle's Life Journey

Inspired by Pearl Cleave's "We Speak Your Names"

Because we are spiritual people, born of...

Tiffany Aisha Weaver

Tiffany Aisha Weaver

Apr 20, 2023

Weaver, Tiffany Aisha (Age 42) of Waldorf, Maryland

A Star Was Born on December 16, 1980

Tiffany Aisha Weaver was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. As with all "military brats", Tiffany was gifted the opportunity to travel around the world at an early age. Daughter of Anthony and Irene...

Frances Matilda Thompson

Frances Matilda Thompson

Apr 19, 2023

Frances Matilda (Tillie) Thompson was born on March 20, 1938, in Bryans Road, MD and peacefully departed her earthly life at home at 12:08 pm on April 19, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her father Daniel Adolph Thompson, Sr; mother Frances Louise Short Thompson; brother Daniel Adolph Thompson, Jr.; and sister Elaine...

Sarah Ann Thompson

Sarah Ann Thompson

Apr 8, 2023

Sarah Ann Thompson transitioned April 8, 2023. Devoted wife of Warren Thompson; loving mother of Warren Jr., Lasonya and Errica. She is also survived by grandchildren Ashley and Diamond; great-grandchildren Logan and Zaurie; and a host of siblings, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Monday, May 1st at 11am to 12noon at Thornton Funeral Home...

Jeremiah Harrison

Jeremiah Harrison

Apr 6, 2023

Jeremiah Harrison, 80, of Temple Hills, Maryland

On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home in Temple Hills, Maryland, Jeremiah Harrison peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

His Viewing will be 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, April 21st at Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 S Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.  Interment, Heritage...

Lionel Thomas

Lionel Thomas

Apr 5, 2023

Lionel Thomas peacefully departed this life for his eternal resting place on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at his home in Clinton, Maryland.

Lionel, affectionately known as Lonnie, was born on July 17, 1949, with his twin Leonard, to the late William and Virgie E. Thomas. He was educated in the Charles County Public School System. After graduating,...

Charles Eugene Branson

Charles Eugene Branson

Apr 4, 2023

Charles Eugene Branson, 80 of Washington, D.C.

 Obituary for Charles Eugene Branson 

 June 18, 1942, to April 4, 2023 

  A CELEBRATION OF LIFE  

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Charles Eugene Branson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather departed his earthly life.

Charles was born June 18, 1942, to the late Joseph Sylvester Branson and the late Helen Elizabeth Carter in Washington, District of...

Tyese Latisha Smith

Tyese Latisha Smith

Apr 2, 2023

Tyese Latisha Smith, 50, of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

God first shone His rays of light on Tyese Latisha Smith on March 15, 1973 in Washington, DC. Tyese was the firstborn child of Sarah Elizabeth Gorham Smith and the late Ronald David Smith. Nicknamed "Two Shoes" at an early age, Tyese used those two shoes to traverse Charles...

Melodye Jacqueline Davis

Melodye Jacqueline Davis

Mar 30, 2023

Melodye Jacqueline Davis, 60, of White Plains, Maryland

Melodye Jacqueline Davis passed away at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland on March 30, 2023.  Melodye was 60 years old. Melodye was born to the late Miles "Coley" and Nathalia Davis in Queens, NY.

Melodye's biggest accomplishments were her two...

David Henry Collins

David Henry Collins

Mar 28, 2023

David Henry Collins, 93, of Waldorf, Maryland.

David Henry Collins was born to the late Reuben B. Collins and Helen Stewart Collins on December 7, 1929, in Seaford, Delaware.  His parents worked hard to raise their son during the great depression and ensured that he had a strong Christian foundation, which was developed at Macedonia AME Church,...

Larry Robert Williams

Larry Robert Williams

Mar 26, 2023

Larry Robert Williams of Waldorf, MD transitioned March 26, 2023.

On Wednesday, April 19,2023 at 11:30 am, please click on the link below to live stream the service.

Please make sure when viewing the services that the volume located in the right lower corner (where it says "live") on the viewing screen...

Hannah Coleman Martin

Hannah Coleman Martin

Mar 19, 2023

Hannah Coleman Martin, 76, of Brandywine, MD affectionately known as Peaches passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2023.

Hannah was born on August 10, 1946 to the late Bishop Genie J. and Lillie Bell Coleman in Harlem, NY.  At 14, the family moved to Hopewell, NJ. She would often go...

Rudolph Addison Posey, Jr.

Rudolph Addison Posey, Jr.

Mar 19, 2023

Rudolph Addison Posey Jr., "Powee", 79 of La Plata, Maryland.

Suddenly on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 10:22 pm, Rudolph Addison Posey Jr., "Powee" peacefully transitioned to his eternal resting place with God.

Rudolph Addison Posey Jr., "Powee" is what his family called him, was the second oldest of eleven siblings.  Born in Indian Head,...

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