Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

Maude Marie Uzzle, 102, of Bryans Road, Maryland

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Maude Uzzle peacefully transitioned to eternal rest at her daughter's residence in Bryans Road, Maryland.

Her Viewing will be 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Saturday, July 1, 2023 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road,...

Jun 19, 2023

Lucas, Keith Robert (Age 51) of Indian Head, Maryland

Keith Loved his Family

Keith Robert Lucas was born in Washington, D.C. on August 3, 1971. He was born to Charles Thomas Lucas and Deborah Lucas. He was close to his mother whom he spoke with daily. Keith is survived by his wife, Wanda Michelle Lucas,...

Jun 14, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Washington) Allen departed this life and entered a life of eternal peace on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Autumn Lakes Healthcare Center in Laurel, Maryland. Mary was born April 4, 1932 to Marie Etta Washington and Thomas Blair. Mary was educated in Prince George's County Public Schools and graduated from Frederick Douglas High School. Mary was...

Jun 13, 2023

Star Lee Jumalon of Todd, Pennsylvania.

Star Lee Jumalon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on June 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 73.

Star was born to Ralph and Mildred Pascoe on March 16th, 1950 in Washington, DC. She grew up in...

Jun 13, 2023

Gordon N. Posey of Fort Washington, MD transitioned June 13, 2023.

Gordon N. Posey, also known as, Gardeen, Gordy and Pop-Pop, was born December 28, 1936 in Ironside, Maryland to the late James M. and Rosie Posey.  He answered the call of his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023, after facing a long journey...

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Edna Carroll, 71, of La Plata, Maryland

In loving memory of our mother, Mary Edna Carroll, who passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023, at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.

Mary was born and raised in Charles County, Maryland to the late Charlie V. and Edna Jackson Carroll on July 16, 1951,...

Jun 7, 2023

Remembering Alma Lee King

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26

Alma Lee King 85 peacefully departed this life and transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Alma was born February 22, 1938 in Gastonia, North...

Jun 7, 2023

Maggie was born on June 30, 1930, to Willie Mae Scott and Pratt Sowls in Minden, Louisiana.  She was the youngest of nine children.

Maggie attended school at Antioch Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana (hereafter referred to as Antioch)

At an early age, Maggie gave her life to Christ.  Maggie was known as a songbird...

Jun 5, 2023

On Monday, June 5, 2023, Mark Ricardo Proctor peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Family and friends will gather 11:00a.m.  for family time on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  A Memorial Service follows at 11:30 a.m., in the chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, Pa, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at...

Jun 3, 2023

Renetta (Swann) Penny, 84 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Renetta Swann Penny was born October 6, 1938, in Nanjemoy, Maryland to her parents, Norman, Sr., and Lillian Swann.

Renetta received her education in Charles County Schools, graduating from Pomonkey High School.

Renetta accepted Christ at an early age.  She was baptized at Mt. Hope...

Jun 1, 2023

Smith, Vernon Frederick (Age 84) of Waldorf, Maryland

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Vernon F. Smith quietly transitioned into eternal life while at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata Maryland.

He was born in Washington, DC on August 18, 1938, and was the son of the late Frederick Smith and the...

May 31, 2023

Joseph Sylvester Proctor, 74, of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Obituary

Joseph Sylvester Proctor was born Monday, December 13, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Mary Lillie Proctor and Joseph Steven Proctor.

Joseph married Joan Marlene "Molly" Proctor on May 3, 1969. He dedicated his life to his family, and he enjoyed having good times and...

May 30, 2023

Clifton Lewis Jackson, 96, of Washington, DC

Clifton Lewis Jackson "Jack" was born January 12, 1927, to the late Annie Carter in Lynchburg, South Carolina. He was raised by his grandparents, George and Hattie Jackson.

Later in his life he worked in the shipyard in Wilmington, North Carolina until he was drafted into the Army. ...

May 29, 2023

Garlic, Richard Haywood Sr.  (Age 80) of Fort Washington, Maryland

On Monday, May 29, 2023, Richard H. Garlic, Sr. of Fort Washington, Maryland quietly transitioned to eternal life while at the Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland.  He is the beloved husband of Joann Garlic and father of Kimberly and Richard. He is also survived by grandchildren,...

May 29, 2023

Mardella Coradelia Cooper, affectionately know as "Pucci", was born on March 26, 1964 to the late John Melvin Cooper and Dorothy Igene Cooper; Pucci was born and raised in Charles County, Maryland and attended Charles County Public Schools. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomfret, Maryland. She had various job throughout her early years but retired from Genesis...

May 27, 2023

Donald Ray Bolden, Jr., 55, of Brandywine, Maryland

A true son of God, Donald "Ray" Bolden, Jr. Donald was born on May 4, 1968 in Camp Springs, Maryland on Andrews Air Force Base to the late Donald Roscoe Bolden, Sr. and Mary Noella Bolden. He was raised in Suitland, Maryland and attended public schools in Prince George's...

May 19, 2023

Grozelia Fanny Stepney-Herring, of Washington, DC transitioned May 19, 2023. Devoted wife of the late Rev. Fred Herring; loving mother of Kirk Stepney, Constance, Paula, Denise and Arthinia;  beloved sister of RoseMary, Winonah, Thomas, Allise and the late Roland and Gustine; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives...

May 18, 2023

Theresa Anne Burton, 87, of Washington, DC.

Theresa Ann Burton, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Burton was born November 30,1935 in Washington, DC. She departed this life and entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2023. "Tee," as she was known by some but other friends affectionately called her "Gramps" because she was older...

May 17, 2023

Shadonna Kerstine Lobrandon of Waldorf, Maryland transitioned May 17, 2023. Devoted wife of Robert Coleman; loving mother of Angelic and stepchildren Robbie, CeCe, Jahriah, Jamari and Jesse; She is also survived by mother Doris; siblings Serina, Katrina, Teresa, Jeremy; mother-in-law Patricia Coleman and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Friday, June 9,...

May 17, 2023

Ann Elizabeth (Lewis) Newman, 72, of Accokeek, Maryland.

Ann Elizabeth Newman, 72 of Accokeek, Maryland transitioned this earth for her heavenly home on May 17, 2023.

Ann was born on April 14, 1951 to the late James W. Lewis and Elizabeth C. Lewis-Davis.  She was united in Holy Matrimony to her high school sweetheart,  Milton...