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Carolyn Susan Jackson

Carolyn Susan Jackson

Sep 10, 2022

Carolyn Susan Jackson, 84, of Washington, DC.

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Carolyn Susan Jackson peacefully  transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 10:30 a.m. until time of Service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022  Second New St. Paul Baptist Church, 2400 Franklin Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018.  Interment, National Harmony  Memorial Park Cemetery 7101 Sheriff Road,...

Leah Astrid Swann

Leah Astrid Swann

Sep 10, 2022

Leah Astrid Swann, 52, of Waldorf, formerly of Pisgah, Maryland.

Leah's Journey

On September 10, 2022, family and friends said goodbye to Leah, age 52, a loving sister, aunt, partner and friend. She was named after the beautiful flower, astrid, by her parents. The youngest child of the family, raised in Pisgah, Maryland,...

Karen V. Thomas-Mitchell

Karen V. Thomas-Mitchell

Sep 9, 2022

Karen Veronica Thomas-Mitchell (Aunt Karen) was born September 30, 1961 to the late Philip A. and Audrey C. Thomas at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC.  She departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2022.

Karen was educated in Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington until her graduation from Saint Cecelia's...

Deborah Ray

Deborah Ray

Sep 8, 2022

Deborah Ray, 71, of Washington, D.C

Deborah (Redman) Ray the daughter of William and Johanna Redman was born September 30, 1951 in Washington, DC. On September 8, 2022, Deborah, wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, godmother, sister-in-law and friend departed this life peacefully.

Educated in Charles County public schools and...

Anna Beatrice White

Anna Beatrice White

Sep 8, 2022

Mrs. Anna Beatrice (Powell) White, 95 of Pomfret (La Plata), Maryland.

Anna Beatrice (Powell) White, 95, passed away peacefully in her home on September 8, 2022. Anna was born in Capeville, Virginia on April 4, 1927 to the late Albert and Viola Powell.  She was the seventh of nine siblings born to the couple.  After graduating from...

Leon Alvin Woodson

Leon Alvin Woodson

Sep 2, 2022

Leon Alvin Woodson, Age 64, of Hillcrest Heights, Maryland.

Leon Alvin Brown Woodson was born on October 30, 1957 in Washington, DC to the late Leroy Nathaniel Brown and the late Jean Blackwell.  He entered eternal rest on September 2, 2022, at Veteran's Hospital, Washington, D.C. Leon accepted the Lord Jesus Christ.

Leon received his...

Walter Herbert Dyson, Jr.

Walter Herbert Dyson, Jr.

Sep 2, 2022

Walter Herbert Dyson, Jr., 67 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Walter Herbert Dyson Jr. (aka Lil Walla) was born February 17, 1955, to Walter H. Sr. and Hilda Martina (Ford) Dyson  in Washington, D. C. He departed this life peacefully at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland on September 02, 2022, after a...

Gladys Inez Brooks

Gladys Inez Brooks

Aug 31, 2022

Gladys Inez Brooks, 98, of Waldorf, Maryland

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Gladys Inez Brooks, affectionately known as "Grandma," Granny," "Aunt Gladys," "An Ga Ga," "Ma" and "Mama;" transitioned from her life here on earth, to her eternal home in Heaven. She was an amazing ninety-eight (98) years young! She was born on December 16, 1923, the...

Connie M. Thompson

Connie M. Thompson

Aug 31, 2022

Connie May Thompson entered this life on March 30, 1931, born to Mary Sharperson ("Rinie") in Cope, South Carolina, the oldest of six children, where she attended school, and upon adulthood, worked for the Traywick family until she left for Washington, D.C. in 1953 in pursuit of other opportunities.

During this time, she gave birth to three...

Devin Gerrell Simmons

Devin Gerrell Simmons

Aug 30, 2022

Devin Simmons, 44, of Marbury, Maryland

Devin Gerrell Simmons was born to Gale Thomas and Kevin Simmons  on August 26, 1978 in LaPlata, Maryland. He slipped quietly from our earthly presence in the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia. He was surrounded by his mom Gale...

Mary Frances Curtis

Mary Frances Curtis

Aug 25, 2022

Curtis, Mary Frances (Age 86) of Washington, DC

M ary Frances Curtis was born to the late Pearl Miles on July 26, 1936, in Chaptico, Maryland. Mary transitioned from her earthly life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

She was preceded in death by two brothers that she loved dearly:...

Patricia Madeline Swann

Patricia Madeline Swann

Aug 22, 2022

Patricia Swann, 57, of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

On August 22, 2022, Patricia Madeline Swann, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend went home to her final resting place.

Patty as she was more affectionately known, was born to the late Stanley and Dorothy Mae Berry on May 27, 1965.  She was raised...

Arthur Henry Bobo

Arthur Henry Bobo

Aug 20, 2022

Arthur Henry Bobo, 61, of Waldorf, Maryland

Arthur Henry Bobo, 61 years old, of Washington, DC passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2022, at 5:10am at Veterans Hospital, in Washington, DC.

Arthur Henry Bobo was born in Washington, DC to Jesse and Mildred Bobo on January 15th, 1962. Both parents preceded him in death.

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Carol Jenelle Reeves

Carol Jenelle Reeves

Aug 20, 2022

Carol Jenelle Reeves, 59, of Bryans Road, Maryland

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Carol Jenelle Reeves transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, until time of service, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5560 Pleasant Grove Road, Marbury, Maryland 20658. Interment, Church Cemetery.

Elizabeth Delores (Spriggs) Riley

Elizabeth Delores (Spriggs) Riley

Aug 19, 2022

Elizabeth Delores (Spriggs) Riley, 79, of Welcome, Maryland

Elizabeth Delores Riley passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2022, at the age of 79 surrounded by family.

Elizabeth was born on October 4, 1942, to the late George Phillip Spriggs and Marguerite Matilda Bowman in McConchie, MD.

Elizabeth was a loving mother of four and...

Jeannette Elizabeth Montgomery

Jeannette Elizabeth Montgomery

Aug 17, 2022

Jeannette Elizabeth Small Montgomery, July 25, 1942-August 17, 2022

Obituary

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Jeanette Elizabeth Small Montgomery (age 80) of Washington, DC, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.  She is survived by her loving family.

Jeannette was born July 25, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.  She was educated in the Philadelphia school system...

Robert Lee Hollingsworth, Iii

Robert Lee Hollingsworth, Iii

Aug 12, 2022

HOLLINGSWORTH, ROBERT LEE III, (AGE 34) OF COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

On October 3, 1987, a crisp autumn Sabbath day, Robert Lee Hollingsworth, III, was born to Robert Lee Hollingworth, Jr. and Crystal D. Bogans Hollingsworth. "Lil' Robert" is what he was nicknamed by most people, but his Aunt Paris lovingly called him the "Gerber Baby."

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Leslie Newman

Leslie Newman

Aug 9, 2022

Newman, Leslie (Age 79) of Bryans Road, Maryland

On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Leslie Newman transitioned to eternal life. He is survived by a loving family.

His viewing will be held from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head, Maryland...

Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr.

Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr.

Aug 5, 2022

Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr., LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.) 63 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Obituary

On Friday, August 5, 2022, Thomas Edward Wooden, Jr.  journeyed home to be with the Lord.  Thomas was born in Northwest Washington, DC on February 27, 1959 to his Mother, Coby Evangeline (Lacey) Sneed and Father, Thomas Edward Wooden...

Gwenda Bradford

Gwenda Bradford

Aug 5, 2022

Gwenda Bradford, 61, of Accokeek, Maryland

Gwenda Ella Bradford was born Friday, April 7, 1961 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Dorothy Benson and Peter Vinson Sr. Her mother described her as a sweet child who never gave her any trouble. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in May 1979, where she excelled as a student. Shortly...

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