Obituaries

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...

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...

Aug 4, 2022

MATTHEWS, SHARON DELORIS (AGE 66) OF SPRINGDALE, MARYLAND

Sharon Deloris Matthews was born on June 26, 1956, to the late Thelma D. (Mickey) and George L (Thomas) Matthews in LaPlata, Maryland. She attended LaPlata High School where she played softball, basketball and ran track. She graduated in the Class of 1974.

Sharon worked as a...

Aug 3, 2022

Kitt Alexander Harrison (1934-2022)

Transitioned peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, Aug 03, 2022. The viewing will occur 11:00 a.m August 16 , 2022 at Thornton Funeral Home 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. The service take place at 12:00 p.m., with Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Celebration of Life

Aug 2, 2022

Ralph Bernard Bates transitioned August 2, 2022.

On September 2, 1943 in Washington, DC a son Ralph Bernard Bates was born to Henry and Margaret Bates. Ralph, affectionately known by family and friends as "Tony", "Pop Pop", "T-one", and :Love" by his wife, was devoted to his family. He married the love of his life,...

Jul 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, TONYA (AGE 50) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Tonya was born April 11, 1972 to the late Sidney Washington, Sr., and Janice (Goldring) Washington in Prince George's Hospital Center. She began life in Brandywine, MD then at the age of 7 moved to District Heights, MD.  She resided there until moving in 1989 with her sons Tommy Jr.,...

Jul 28, 2022

John Arthur Young was born on January 9, 1958 the 10 th of 12 children to Isaac & Rachel Young

John was baptized & accepted Christ at an early age @Mount Pilgrim Baptist church in Clarence, La.  John knew his soul was anchored in the Lord!

Later in life he joined the U.S. Navy in...

Jul 28, 2022

Violet Simmons was born December 7, 1933, in Washington, DC to the late Stanley Penny and the late Eva Bowman.  Violet graduated from Pomonkey Jr. Sr. High School in 1951.  She later attended Atlantic Business College in Washington D.C.

During the weekends and summer, Violet worked in the family store and tavern.  After graduating from high school,...

Jul 27, 2022

Dorothy Cecelia Branson, 87of Bryans Road, Maryland

Dorothy Cecelia Branson affectionally known as Dot was born on January 8, 1935, in Clinton, Maryland to the late Walter A and Maude C (Young) Proctor. She was the baby of five siblings.  She went on to glory July 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a very kind...

Jul 26, 2022

Jackson, Khari Lee (Age 50) of Indian Head, Maryland

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Khari L. Jackson of Indian Head, Maryland quietly transitioned from this life for one eternal.  He was the beloved husband of Belinda Jackson and devoted father of Raven N. Jackson.  Also surviving are a host of other loving family and friends.

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Jul 25, 2022

Remembering Marjorie

Marjorie Ann Lucas was born on September 30, 1938 to the late Charles T and Jeanette E Frye.  She departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD.

Marjorie received her formal education in the District of Columbia Public School System and after graduating...

Jul 22, 2022

Shirley M. Hawkins, 81, of Indian Head (Pisgah), Maryland

Shirley Monroe Hawkins "momma," peacefully transitioned from this life to one eternal on the night of July 22, 2022.  Shirley was born November 25, 1940, to the late beautiful, Inez C. Davis and Jimmy Bowman. She was also blessed with a bonus father, Author T. Davis.

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Jul 22, 2022

Margie Lorraine Hurdle Thomas, age 85, of Clinton, Maryland.

On Friday July 22, 2022, our matriarch went home to life eternal, Margie L. Hurdle, transitioned quietly in her home in Clinton, Maryland at 4:58 pm.

Mom was born on March 28th,1937 in Shoulder's Hill, Virginia, educated in Virginia public schools.  She was preceded in death...

Jul 20, 2022

Anthony Thompson, 65, of Fort Washington, Maryland

Anthony Thompson, affectionately known as "Mook", was born on September 6, 1956 in Washington, DC to Kenneth Sr., and Shirley Thompson. He was the fifth child born of ten children. In the early 1960's, his parents became members of the Church of The Lord Jesus Christ (CLJC), where...

Jul 18, 2022

Alvin Tyrell Parks, 41, of Accokeek, Maryland

On April 11, 1981, a baby boy was born in Washington, D.C., his name was Alvin Tyrell Parks.

Tyrell attended Prince George's County Public Schools and graduated from Bowie High School. He later received certification as a CNA.

Tyrell believed that love and family were everything...

Jun 29, 2022

Ellen Virginia (Thomas) Spruell transitioned from this life on June 29, 2022, at the age of ninety-three.  Ellen was born to the late Margaret Ellen (Sims) Thomas and Allison Wilmer Thomas in Bryans Road, Maryland, on August 5, 1928.

Ellen received her elementary and secondary education in the Charles County public school system and graduated from Pomonkey...

Jun 29, 2022

Theresa Odessa Fox, age 96, of La Plata, Maryland

Theresa Odessa Claggett Fox transitioned on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She departed this life peacefully at Genesis Nursing Home in Waldorf, MD.

Theresa, more affectionately known as Puddin, was born December 23, 1925, in Bryantown, MD to the late Edna and Joseph Claggett. She was the...

Jun 17, 2022

Gone too soon, Joy Marie Dyson Marcel was born February 16th 1961, to Elaine C. Dyson Myers. She was #2 out of seven beautiful children and she didn't mind that at all. Joy Graduated from Lackey HS in 1979. Joy loved life and she always found a way to be the life of the party wherever she...

Jun 14, 2022

Annie Mae Harris, Age 91, of Waldorf, Maryland

Deaconess Annie Mae Mayo Harris was born May 4, 1931 in Brunswick County, Virginia to the late Brother Johnnie and Sister Julia Fisher.  She departed this life, surrounded by her family on June 14, 2022 at the University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, Maryland.  Deaconess Annie attended public schools in...

Jun 6, 2022

Andrew Ernest Washington, Sr. was born July 15, 1938 to Albert Washington and Macie Tinsley in Ashland, Virginia.

Andrew peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Adventist Healthcare-White Oak Medical Center.

Andrew was educated in the Hanover County Virginia Public Schools, where he took a liking to the sport of baseball...