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Audrey Smith

Audrey Smith

May 29, 2022

Dear Family and Friends,

First, I want to thank God for granting me life and planting me in this family on July 10, 1959.  I joined my parents, the late Henry Franklin, and Elsie Eleanor Diggs Fleming along with my siblings in Washington, DC.  I am grateful that my God allowed me to live 22,969 days on...

Arbilda Rios Arvelo

Arbilda Rios Arvelo

May 24, 2022

RIOS ARVELO, ARBILDA

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Arbilda Rios quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal while at the Larkin Chase Center, Bowie, Maryland.

She is survived by a loving and devoted family.

On Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. please click on the link below to...

Derrick Lee Hill

Derrick Lee Hill

May 23, 2022

On Monday, May 23, 2022, Derrick Lee Hill transitioned from earth to glory. He was born on December 4, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to the late Houston and Elizabeth Hill. Derrick attended Prince Georges County Public Schools in Fort Washington neighborhoods. While in high school, Derrick was a star basketball player. After completing his education, he joined the United...

William Countiss

William Countiss

May 21, 2022

William Edward Countiss, son of the late Harold Francis and Teresa Sara (Jackson) Countiss was born on July 4, 1942 in Hughesville, MD.  He gained his wings on May 21, 2022, at the Hospice of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD.

Edward as he was known by most was the baby boy of the 5 siblings.  Raised and...

James Stanley Simmons

James Stanley Simmons

May 13, 2022

James "Jim or Man" Simmons was called home on May 13, 2022 at the age of 64.

James was born to James L. Simmons and Violet B. Simmons on May 23, 1957 in Washington, DC.

He was a good son, a loving brother, a wonderful wonderful father, a reliable and good friend to many.  He...

Reverend Frederick Lancaster

Reverend Frederick Lancaster

May 6, 2022

Reverend Frederick Lancaster, 82, of Bryans Road Maryland

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Frederick Lancaster peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 9:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5560 Pleasant Grove Road, Marbury, Maryland 20658.  Interment, Church Cemetery.

Cora Sue Greenhow

Cora Sue Greenhow

May 5, 2022

Cora Sue (Monroe) Greenhow, born to the late Inez C. Davis and Jimmy Bowman, and bonus father Arthur T. Davis, on January 11, 1942. Known to most as Sue or Ms. Sue, was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2022.

She received her education in the Charles County Public School system. Sue accepted...

Marie Annette Coates

Marie Annette Coates

May 1, 2022

On May 1, 2022, Marie Annette (Butler) Coates transitioned from labor to reward and entered into eternal rest at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland.

"Annette" as she was known to family and friends, was born to the late Irma J. Butler on February 6, 1942 and grew up in Marbury,...

Kermit John Proctor

Kermit John Proctor

Apr 28, 2022

Kermit John Proctor, 75, of Clinton, Maryland.

HUSBAND | FATHER | SON | BROTHER | FRIEND

Kermit John Proctor was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022.

Kermit was born to the late Edna and Phillip Proctor on March 15, 1947, in Washington, DC.

Kermit attended Frederick...

Ella Jo Gross

Ella Jo Gross

Apr 27, 2022

Ella Jo (Donaldson) Gross, 83, of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Ella Jo Gross was born in Cottondale, Florida on April 24, 1939, to Nathanial and Ollie Lee Donaldson.

Ella Jo attended Jackson County public schools in Marianna, Florida. She graduated from Jackson County Training School (JCTS). . After graduating high school, she attended classes at Edward...

Donnell Anton Pointer

Donnell Anton Pointer

Apr 19, 2022

Donnell Anton Pointer, 52, of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, God sent His angels to bring our beloved Donnell Anton Pointer home for his eternal rest. He joins his brother, William Pointer, Jr who preceded him in death in 2021.

Donnell was born on July 12,1969 in Washington, DC to William...

Juanita Agnes Johnson

Juanita Agnes Johnson

Apr 17, 2022

Juanita Agnes (Thompson) Johnson, 91 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Obituary

Juanita Agnes Thompson Johnson was the oldest of six children born to the late Sidney Thompson and Cecelia Gray Thompson in Chaptico, MD on June 15, 1930. She departed this life on April 17, 2022.

She accepted Christ at an early...

Janice Denise Moore

Janice Denise Moore

Apr 16, 2022

Janice Denise Moore, 61 of Richlands, North Carolina.

Dee Dee's Journey

Janice Denise "DeeDee" Moore, 61, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 16, 2022.  She was born in Youngstown, OH on September 8, 1960, to the late Eddie...

Hattie Marie Wilson

Hattie Marie Wilson

Apr 14, 2022

Hattie Marie Wilson, 76, of Nanjemoy, Maryland

Hattie Marie Wilson, affectionately known as "Hattie Ree" transitioned to Glory on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Fairfax Va. Hattie was born April 4, 1946 in Charles County, MD to William Bernard and Gertrude Washington.

Hattie stayed steadfast on her walk with the Lord and was baptized at...

Sylvester Eugene Heath

Sylvester Eugene Heath

Apr 12, 2022

Sylvester Eugene Heath, 80, of Indian Head, Maryland.

Mr. Sylvester Eugene Heath, 80 of Indian Head, MD passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, peacefully at home.  He was born on September 7, 1941 to the late Eugene Alexander Heath and Marcelene J. Luby-Brown.

Sylvester grew up in Frederick County, MD and attended Lincoln High...

Robert Bobby Christopher Yates

Robert Bobby Christopher Yates

Apr 6, 2022

Robert Christopher Yates "Bobby", 59 of Aquasco, Maryland.

His Journey

Peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife Barb and family, Robert Christopher "Bobby" Yates, transitioned to eternal life.

He was born on March 17, 1963 in Faulkner, Maryland to Agnes Elizabeth and Joseph...

Spencer Damon Morgan

Spencer Damon Morgan

Apr 6, 2022

Spencer Damon Morgan, 52, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland

"He was a man of extraordinary grace and dignity sent to us by God "for such a time as this".…those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be...

John Roland Neal, Sr.

John Roland Neal, Sr.

Mar 31, 2022

John Roland Neal, Sr. was called to eternal rest on March 31, 2022, peacefully at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Roland was born on March 20, 1937, in Dentsville, MD to the late Mary Theresa (Boarman) Neale and Joseph Sidney Neale. He was the fourteenth of sixteen children.

Roland was a life-long resident of...

Harold Stanley Jones, Sr.

Harold Stanley Jones, Sr.

Mar 29, 2022

Harold Stanley Jones, Sr., 74 of Clinton, Maryland.

"A LIFE WELL-LIVED"

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, with his family close by, our Heavenly Father lifted Harold Stanley Jones, Sr., up from his bed of affliction and gently transitioned him to his heavenly home to be with God.

Harold Stanley, affectionately called...

Jeffery Christopher Taylor

Jeffery Christopher Taylor

Mar 20, 2022

Jeffery Christopher Taylor, 54, of Waldorf, Maryland

Jeffery Christopher Taylor was born October 19, 1967 in Falls Church, VA to the late Thelma and Ralph Taylor.  On Sunday, March 20, 2022, he peacefully entered eternal rest at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.

Jeffery was educated in the Charles County Public School System.  Shortly...

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