Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Harriet Langley, 91, of Waldorf, Maryland

Harriet Langley was born to the late Harriet Holton and James Combs in Harlem, New York on December 11, 1931, along with "Twinsie Winsie" Beatrice. She went to sleep on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare in Waldorf, Maryland.

The young Miss Combs was educated in the New York Public School System, graduating from Commerce...

Mar 12, 2023

Mary Helen (Gaskins) Hart, 91 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Her Journey

Mary Helen Hart affectionately known as Helen was born June 28, 1931 to Veronica Green and Robert Gaskins.

Helen was raised in Washington, D.C. by Lela and Richard Bruce.  She loved riding the cable cars and attended weekly dance lessons.  Helen would...

Mar 11, 2023

Robert Anderson Medley, Sr., 76, of Accokeek, Maryland.

Robert Anderson Medley Sr. was born to Frances Albert and Pearl Alberta Medley on May 8, 1946 in Clinton, Maryland.

Robert, better known as "Rob" or "Robbie" to family and "Roach" to friends, began his early education in Clinton Grove Elementary and graduated from Frederick Douglass High...

Mar 7, 2023

Carlton Lewis English, 88 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence and surrounded by his loving family, Mr. Carlton Lewis English transitioned to eternal life.

He is the beloved husband of Eva M. English and father of Angela and Debra English and doting grandfather of MaKayla.  Also surviving are seven...

Mar 7, 2023

Clarence Francis Henson, Sr., 73, of White Plains, Maryland.

Clarence Francis Henson, Sr., was born on January 16, 1950, to the late Margaret Henson Cobey and the late Clarence Savoy in Nanjemoy, Maryland.  He departed this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Restored Health Nursing Home, White Plains, Maryland.

"Buster," as he was affectionately...

Mar 5, 2023

Dexter Brown of Brandywine, MD transitioned March 5, 2023.

Friends may visit with the family Saturday, March 25 from 9:30am until time of funeral service at 11:30am at Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, 6810 Floral Park Road Brandywine, MD 20613. Interment private.

Mar 5, 2023

Jefferson, Joshua Lee Jr. (Age 82) of Clinton, Maryland

A Life Well Lived

"I have fought a good life, I have finished my course,

I have kept the faith" – 2 Timothy 4:7

Ecclesiastes 3:1  "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the...

Mar 2, 2023

Gerald Lee Hammond of Accokeek, MD transitioned March 2, 2023.

Graveside Service, 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Mar 2, 2023

Gregory Thomas Lancaster, Sr., 61, of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Gregory Thomas Lancaster, Sr of Bryans Road, Maryland the second of three children, was born on February 21, 1962 in Washington, D.C. to the Rev. Frederick Lancaster (deceased) and Marjorie T. Lancaster of Bryans Road, Maryland.  He answered the call of his Heavenly Father on Thursday,...

Feb 28, 2023

Kevin Jackson,  65, of Upper Marlboro,  Maryland

Kevin Jackson peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. His viewing will be 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am on Monday March 27, 2023 at Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, 10675 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772.

Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301...

Feb 26, 2023

Borum, Trevor Rishond (Age 33) of Pennsylvania

A Time To Be Born: Trevor Rishond Borum was born in Nashville, TN August 16, 1989 to Latera Borum, where he lived until the age of nine.

A Time To Live & Learn: Trevor had an infectious smile that would brighten your day or any room. He was...

Feb 24, 2023

William Syvester King "Petie" was born on October 29th, 1956, to the late Edward King and Ruth-Ann King in Washington D.C. Petie transitioned from this life on February 24th, 2023, to be with the Lord. He was proceeded in death by his father Edward King, his mother Ruth-Ann King, his sister Monica King, and brothers Delvon King and Shaun...

Feb 24, 2023

Mr. Herbert Winfield Proctor, 67 of Newburg, Maryland.

Gone, but never Forgotten

Herbert Winfield Proctor Sr.

Herbert Winfield Proctor Sr. affectionately known as Winfield was born to the late Morris & Agnes Proctor on August 21, 1955. He transitioned to eternal life at the age of 67 on February 24, 2023 after a...

Feb 23, 2023

Joseph Louis Proctor,  79, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland

Joseph Louis Proctor departed this life peacefully on February 23, 2023 at his home in Seat Pleasant, Md.  He was born on March 12, 1943 to the late James E. Proctor and Mary Irene Proctor.

Joe, as most called him, attended Sojourner Truth Elementary and Fairmont Height...

Feb 18, 2023

Emma Elizabeth Day, 89, of Marbury, Maryland.

Emma Elizabeth Carter Day, affectionately known as "Betty", was born on December 10, 1933, in Marbury, Maryland to the late Willian Clark and Helen E. (Carter) Branson. She gained her heavenly address on February 18, 2023. She was the oldest of five children.

Betty married the love of...

Feb 18, 2023

Jesse Harrison Colbert was born in Chapel Hill, Maryland, Prince George's County on July 5, 1938 to the late William Harrison Colbert and Annie Elizabeth (Tolson) Colbert.  He was the second of six children. He answered his call and departed peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence in Lanham, Maryland.

Jesse graduated from Fairmount Heights...

Feb 13, 2023

Chesley, Eva Stuckey, 97 of  Indian Head (Pomonkey) Maryland

We announce that Eva Stuckey Chesley, wife of the late James S. Chesley Sr., quietly transitioned to glory on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Eva is survived by her devoted children – Drs. James Chesley Jr, and Joyce Chesley Hayward, and many loving family members.

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Feb 13, 2023

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Xavien Bert Carroll, 19, of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Xavien Bert Carroll ("Lil Bert") died unexpectedly on February 13, 2023.  He was only 19 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. He was born in LaPlata, MD to Cierra Washington and Bert Carroll Jr, on March...

Feb 12, 2023

Jo Ann Jenkins, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida

Jo Ann W. (Jody) Jenkins was peacefully called to rest on Sunday February 12th, 2023 at St. Catherines Nursing Home in Jacksonville, FL.

Jo Ann was born on October 9th, 1933 to the late Frank Wilkinson and Sylvia Webster in Greensboro, NC.  She married the love of her...

Feb 9, 2023

Connie Mae Scott, 76 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the INOVA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, Mrs. Connie Mae Scott transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 until time of the Celebration of Life, 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, Maryland...