Obituaries

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Ruth Thompson of Welcome, MD transitioned August 6, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, MD.

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Aug 5, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Matilda Josephine Simms, 103, of Burkittsville, Maryland, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter and her husband, Kimberly and Thomas Marshall.  Born on October 17, 1921, in Burkittsville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Mary Graham Henderson and Daniel Benjamin Henderson.  She was the...

Jul 31, 2025

Agnes Elizabeth Colbert Washington was born July 11, 1936, and was raised in Chapel Hill, MD. Her parents were the late William Harrison Colbert and Annie Elizabeth Colbert. She is the first of six siblings: three girls and three boys. She was baptized at Grace United Methodist Church. Agnes was educated in The Prince George's County School System and...

Jul 31, 2025

Rosslyn D. Travers of La Plata, MD transitioned July 31, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, August 12th from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. ...

Jul 30, 2025

Elizabeth Irene (Proctor) Swann, 90 of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Elizabeth Irene Swann was born to James Clinton Proctor and Margaret (Savoy) Proctor on December 20, 1934.  She was the 8th child of eleven children.

Liz (as some referred to her) was married to the late William Leroy Swann in December of 1952. Together they raised...

Jul 27, 2025

ALSTON, MARY ELLIS (AGE 92) OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Mary Ellis Alston quietly entered into her eternal rest while at George Washington University Hospital.  She is survived by her loving and devoted children.  Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends.

To view the funeral program of Ms. Alston...

Jul 26, 2025

David Harris, 83 of Clinton, Maryland.

Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Mathew 5:4

David Harris, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at home. Born on January 3, 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Fannie Mae...

Jul 9, 2025

Lillian Marie Proctor, Age 77 of Port Tobacco, Maryland

Lillian Marie Proctor ,born on December 13, 1947, in Charles County, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on July 9, 2025. She was the youngest girl born to Robert Sherman Proctor and Jane (Keys) Proctor. Lillian had eight brothers (John, Jerome "Shoemaker", Roland, Augustus "Gus", James "Jimmy", William...

Jul 9, 2025

William M. Savoy of Bryans Road, MD transitioned July 9, 2025.

Wiiliam was born on April 5th, 1953, in Washington, DC to the Late Richard "Ray" Savoy, and Hazel Savoy. He was one of fifteen children in the union of his parents. He attended school up until the seventh grade, which he then decided to do to...

Jul 5, 2025

Dawn Nicole Atlee-Carter, 48, of Trussville, Alabama (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), peacefully transitioned to everlasting life on July 5, 2025.

Dawn was born on March 3, 1977, in Washington, D.C., to the late Ronald G. Atlee and the late Cynthia D. Atlee. She attended Grace Baptist preschool in Bryans Road, MD, and received her early education in...

Jul 3, 2025

Helen Treader Dotson, age 81 of Indian Head, Maryland

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Helen Dotson peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at her residence.

Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. ...

Jul 1, 2025

Helen Patricia (Wills) Washington, 79 of Clinton, Maryland.

Her Story

Helen Patricia Wills Washington of Clinton, Maryland, affectionately known as Nanna, Pat or Patsy (and to some, Sook) was called to her Heavenly home Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Pat was born February 7, 1946...

Jun 27, 2025

Margaret Lucille Ann Harris, Age 95 of Washington, DC

Margaret Lucille Ann Harris, 95, of Washington, DC, affectionately known as "Peaches", was born on March 14, 1930, in Piscataway, Maryland to the late Grace Edna Middleton and Joseph Clagett. Margaret was one of ten children and was educated in the Prince George's County School System.

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Jun 23, 2025

Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  John 3:16

His Life's Journey

William Mark Anthony Jenifer (Age 71) of Fort Washington, MD transitioned June 23, 2025.

Early on the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025, William Mark Anthony Jenifer "Bubby, Bug" said, "My...

Jun 18, 2025

Reverend Conrad Delante Parker 77 , of Waldorf, MD, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Reverend Parker was born on February 14, 1948, in Washington, DC to Herbert Samuel and Janette Mary Parker. He graduated from Spingarn High School, Washington, DC, in 1966 and later earned...

Jun 12, 2025

Clara O'nell Floyd, age 88 of White Plains, Maryland

THE LIFE AND LEGACYOF CLARA FLOYD

Clara Floyd (she/her) was a fierce advocate, wife, mother, and grandmother who committed her life to advancing education for the good of the world. Born Clara O'nell Brown to Myrtle Lee Long and Thomas Brown Sr. on November...

Jun 3, 2025

Marilyn Virginia Makle, age 76 of Pomfret, Maryland.

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Genesis Waldorf Center Nursing Home, Marilyn Makle peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

On Tuesday June 3, 2025, Marilyn V. Makle affectionately known as "Cookie" departed this life into eternal rest.

Marilyn was born August 4, 1948 in Charles County...

Jun 1, 2025

Mary Janice Proctor "Judy", of King George, VA transitioned June 1, 2025.

Mary Janice Proctor, also known as Judy to her family and friends, was born on November 20, 1942 in Washington, DC to Rosielee and William "Bubboy" Proctor.

Mary was raised in Oxon Hill, Maryland until the family relocated to the new home her...

May 25, 2025

Archie Wellington Dotson, Jr. 84 of Indian Head (Pomonkey), Maryland.

Archie Wellington Dotson, Jr. affectionately known as "Butch" was the third of four children born to Archie W. Dotson Sr. and Katherine Dotson on August 5, 1940. He was born, raised, and educated in Charles County, Maryland.

Archie loved socializing, watching his favorite football team,...

May 23, 2025

Keith Steedley, Jr., 40, of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, Keith Steedley, Jr. transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, until time of Service, 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Friday, June 6 at...