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Alvin Tyrell Parks

Alvin Tyrell Parks

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...

Ellen Virginia Spruell

Ellen Virginia Spruell

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...

Theresa Odessa Fox

Theresa Odessa Fox

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...

Joy Marie Dyson Marcel

Joy Marie Dyson Marcel

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...

Annie Mae Harris

Annie Mae Harris

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...

Andrew Ernest Washington, Sr.

Andrew Ernest Washington, Sr.

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...

Linda Ann Stewart

Linda Ann Stewart

Jun 5, 2022

Linda Ann Stewart was born to Geraldine and Joseph Key Sr. in La Plata MD on May 26 th 1965. She passed on June 5 th 2022 peaceful in her sleep of natural causes in Lexington Park MD.

Linda was loved and cherished by many. She grew up in Pisgah MD. She went to Lackey High School...

Tommy Mundell Williams

Tommy Mundell Williams

Jun 2, 2022

Tommy Mundell Williams, age 56, of Charles County, Maryland

Tommy Mundell Williams was born in Washington, DC on July 8, 1965, to Dorothy M. Williams and the late Jerome M. Williams.

He attended Charles County public schools and graduated from Lackey High School.  He married Pamela Monk on July 17, 1987, and from that union...

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...

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