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David Wilson Pickeral

David Wilson Pickeral

Mar 18, 2022

David Wilson Pickeral, 72 of Indian Head, Maryland.

OBIT UARY

DAVID WILSON PICKERAL sunrise was August 23, 1949, in Waldorf, MD to John E. Pickeral, Sr. and Agnes R. Pickeral.  He reached his sunset on March 18, 2022, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La...

Deborah Carter

Deborah Carter

Mar 17, 2022

Deborah Smith Carter, 73, of Waldorf, Maryland.

Deborah Aurelia Smith Carter, "Debbie," was born November 7, 1948.  She treasured every day being a mother and grandmother to her daughter, Aurelia (A.D.), son, Lorenzo and granddaughter, Car'ree who made up the entirety of her world until she passed away on March 17, 2022.

Debbie received her...

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Mar 15, 2022

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr., 60 of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

OBITUARY

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr. (also known affectionately as Chuck or Chuckie) was born December 25 th , 1961, in Washington DC to Mary Monroe and the late Charles Henry Monroe, Sr.

Chuckie grew up in Washington, D.C. where he attended the...

Betty G. Riley

Betty G. Riley

Mar 14, 2022

On Monday, March 14, 2022, Betty Gean Riley quietly and peacefully passed and entered the golden gates to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Betty began life's journey on November 13, 1955, when she was born to the late George Vincent Riley and Mary Lucille Cooper.  Following her 1973 graduation from LaPlata High School, Betty...

Doretha S. Bannister

Doretha S. Bannister

Mar 10, 2022

Doretha S. Bannister, 73 of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Doretha Sampson Bannister was born in Clinton, North Carolina to the late Lawrence B. (Sam) and Stella Cox Sampson on June 5, 1948. Doretha confessed her life to Christ at an early age at her family church in North Carolina. She graduated from Sampson High School on June 19, 1966....

Carol Delores Williams

Carol Delores Williams

Mar 9, 2022

Carol Delores Williams, 81, of Washington, DC

Carol Delores Garlic Williams, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Garlic, was born on December 25, 1940, in Washington, D.C.  She was the third child of 11 children.

In her marital union with the late Joe L. Williams, Carol attended John J. Wright Middle School...

Achsah Carol Jackson

Achsah Carol Jackson

Mar 1, 2022

Achsah Carol Jackson, 69, of Washington, DC

Achsah Carol Jackson was born on August 7, 1952 in Washington, DC to Addie B. and Daniel L. Jackson both preceding her in death. "Ash, Carolyn or Carol," as she was affectionately called by family and friends was educated in the D.C. public school system, graduating from Eastern...

John Theodore Swann

John Theodore Swann

Mar 1, 2022

John Theodore Swann (Age 88) of LaPlata, Maryland.

John Theodore Swann was born to the late William Alex Swann, Sr., and Sarah (Sally) Ann Swann on February 7, 1934.

On February 20, 1954, Theodore married the love of this life, Elizabeth Pearl.  From this union, they had 9 children: John Louis, Mary Anita, John David,...

Ida Ruth Boston

Ida Ruth Boston

Feb 28, 2022

Ida Ruth (Martin) Boston, 99 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Ida Ruth Martin Boston was born April 11, 1922, to the late John and Viola Martin in Lugoff, South Carolina.  She was born ninth in a family of fourteen children.  Ida adored her close-knit family which included siblings:  William (Cooper), Andrew, John, Jr., Jessie, George, Bennie, James, Bertha,...

Elizabeth Ann Ford

Elizabeth Ann Ford

Feb 27, 2022

Elizabeth Ann (Chase) Ford, 66 of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, surrounded by her family, Elizabeth Ann Ford transitioned from this life at her home in Port Tobacco, Maryland to be with the Lord.

Elizabeth was born to the late John and Ruby Chase on October 18, 1955. Elizabeth was married to...

William Stokes Hamilton

William Stokes Hamilton

Feb 27, 2022

William Stokes Hamilton, 79 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

William Stokes Hamilton, age 79 of Fort Washington, Maryland died Sunday, February 27 th at his home.  Bill was born in Washington, DC and as the son of a Navy Warrant Officer he and his parents moved a number of times throughout his childhood.  After high school he joined...

Katina Pretoria Thomas-Farmer

Katina Pretoria Thomas-Farmer

Feb 26, 2022

KATINA PRETORIA THOMAS-FARMER, 48, OF POMFRET, MARYLAND

Katina Pretoria Thomas-Farmer, also fondly known as "Tina" was called home to be with the Lord, our Savior, on February 26, 2022.

Katina was born on May 9, 1973 in Washington, DC to Agnes Short and Timothy Thomas. She joined Zion Baptist Church at an early age. As...

Mary Elizabeth Fenwick

Mary Elizabeth Fenwick

Feb 19, 2022

Fenwick, Mary Elizabeth (AGE 75) of Waldorf, Maryland

On Saturday, February 19, 2022 Mary Elizabeth Fenwick departed this life at Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland following a brief illness.

Mary E. Fenwick, affectionately known as "Libby" was born on December 15, 1946 in Baltimore, MD the fourth child of eight to the late...

Charles Edward Countiss

Charles Edward Countiss

Feb 19, 2022

Charles Edward Countiss of Mechanicsville, MD transitioned February 19, 2022.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. The viewing is 10 am until time of service at 11 am. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Queen-Peace Cemetery.

On March 9th...

Francis " Bobby " Kelton

Francis " Bobby " Kelton

Feb 18, 2022

Francis William Kelton affectionately know as " Bobby " of La Plata, MD transitioned February 18, 2022.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, February 26 at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. The viewing is 10 am until time of service at 11am. Interment to immediately follow.

Sara Irizarry-Arroyo

Sara Irizarry-Arroyo

Feb 16, 2022

Sara Irizarry-Arroyo of Indian Head, MD transitioned February 16, 2022.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 at Saint Mary's Star of The Sea Catholic Church, 30 Mattingly Ave E, Indian Head, MD 20640. The viewing is from 10:00 am until time of funeral mass at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Charles...

Cecil Michael Queen

Cecil Michael Queen

Feb 15, 2022

Cecil Michael Queen, 74, of Nanjemoy, Maryland

After the sunset on February 15, 2022, at Howard University Hospital, "Mike" surrendered to God. The agonizing pain, not being able to breathe, the suffering and anxiety that he endured was over. He is now resting comfortable in Jesus' loving arms in peaceful rest.

Mike accepted Jesus Christ...

Joan Carthenia Hampton

Joan Carthenia Hampton

Feb 15, 2022

Joan Carthenia (Derricotte) Hampton, 78 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Profile of Life

Joan Carthenia Hampton was born, February 11, 1944 in Golansville, VA (Caroline County) in the home of her late grandparents, Sylvester and Marie Derricotte, who loved her so much that they kept and raised her through her early childhood until she left for...

Raymond Dewayne Lacy

Raymond Dewayne Lacy

Feb 15, 2022

Lacy, Raymond Dewayne (Age 60) of Accokeek, Maryland

Raymond DeWayne Lacy of Accokeek, Maryland quietly entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 . Raymond was born on March 22, 1961 in Washington, DC to his devoted parents Edward Lawrence Lacy, Sr. and the late Ina Marie Lacy. Ray was the fourth of...

June Mureen Jackson

June Mureen Jackson

Feb 9, 2022

June Mureen (Campbell) Jackson, 72 of Lanham, Maryland.

On June 10, 1949, Cleophus Jordan and Blanche L. Campbell, gave birth to June M. Jackson at Freeman Hospital, Washington, DC.  June attended Kramer Elementary school in Washington, DC for primary school and Pomonkey Jr.  and Senior High School in Charles County Maryland.  June did return to Washington, DC...

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