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Gloria May Marshall

Gloria May Marshall

Jan 10, 2022

SERVICES HAVE BEEN DELAYED BY AN HOUR:  VIEWING 11AM, SERVICE 12NOON

MARSHALL, GLORIA MAY "BABYSIS" (AGE 87) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Gloria May Marshall, affectionately known as "Babysis" was born to the late George & Madeline Ransome on July 10, 1934, in Washington, D.C.  Gloria gained her wings Monday, January 10, 2022. She is survived by...

Monica Ann King

Monica Ann King

Jan 10, 2022

Monica Ann King, 60 of Lexington Park, Maryland.

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Monica Ann (Mousie) King was born on November 6, 1961, to the late Edward William (Sonny) King and Ruth Ann (Ferrell) King. She was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, January 10, 2022, at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Monica...

Kent Newton Graves, Sr.

Kent Newton Graves, Sr.

Jan 9, 2022

Kent Newton Graves, Sr. (Age 71) of Clinton, Maryland.

Kent Newton Graves, Sr., affectionately called Kenny-G by his friends, transitioned from his home in Clinton, Maryland, to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Kent was born May 6, 1950, in Orange, Virginia, to the late James Sr. and Rosa Graves. He was the fifth born...

Robin Alyssa Peterson

Robin Alyssa Peterson

Jan 8, 2022

PETERSON, ROBIN ALYSSA (AGE 26) OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

Robin Alyssa Peterson was born December 15, 1995 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Patrick O. Peterson and Felicia D. Sallis-Peterson. She was the first born of two siblings. Robin transitioned to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022.

In 2013, Robin graduated from the International Baccalaureate...

William Arthur Wheeler

William Arthur Wheeler

Jan 8, 2022

WILLIAM ARTHUR WHEELER (AGE 87) OF POMFRET, MARYLAND

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence in Pomfret, Maryland, William Wheeler peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

William was born and raised in Bel Alton, MD where he received his education at Bel Alton School in the Charles County Public School System.  William was also a...

Melvin Eugene Dorsey

Melvin Eugene Dorsey

Jan 5, 2022

MELVIN EUGENE DORSEY (AGE 63) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Melvin Eugene Dorsey was born June 2, 1958 in LaPlata, MD to Dorothy Cecelia Goldring and the late Joseph "Mickey" Woodland. While Melvin never had the opportunity to know his biological father, God provided him an earthly father in the late Charles Goldring who raised him as his own. ...

Larry Norvel Jeffcoat

Larry Norvel Jeffcoat

Jan 3, 2022

Larry Norvel Jeffcoat, 36 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Larry Norvel Jeffcoat was born on October 13, 1985 in Washington, DC to Ms. Mary A. Jeffcoat and the late Mr. Larry D. Becton.  Larry, affectionately known as Vel, Dad, or Big Larry, was educated in the DC Public School System where he graduated from Eastern High School in 2003. ...

Joseph Lomax Kelly

Joseph Lomax Kelly

Jan 1, 2022

Joseph Lomax Kelly, 75, of Waldorf, Maryland

Joseph Kelly, 75, passed away on January 1, 2022, in the wake of the day, peacefully in his sleep. With God calling him home away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the lives he's touched.

Joseph was the 8 th...

Darryl Vernon Jackson, Sr.

Darryl Vernon Jackson, Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

Darryl Vernon Jackson, Sr. of Dunkirk, Maryland.

Darryl Vernon Jackson, affectionately called "DeeDee", was born on January 17, 1961 in Camp Springs, Maryland from the union of the late James D. Jackson and Gloria J. Jackson. On December 28 th , 2021, Darryl departed this life after a brief illness when he transitioned to his heavenly home....

Thomas Elroy Smoot, Jr.

Thomas Elroy Smoot, Jr.

Dec 24, 2021

Smoot, Thomas Elroy Jr. (Age 53) of Indian Head, Maryland

Thomas Elroy Smoot Jr., 53, affectionately known to most as "Elroy" entered into eternal rest at Bridgepoint Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Washington D.C. on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021. Born on April 3, 1968 in LaPlata, MD. He was the oldest son of the late...

Shelley Trenail Smith

Shelley Trenail Smith

Dec 24, 2021

Shelley Trenail Smith was born on November 28, 1969 in Los Angeles, California to Emma Jean and Freddie William Bowman. Shelley was the youngest of three children from this union. Shelley was raised in Maryland and graduated from Lackey High School in 1988. She also attended medical school to obtain her Nursing Assistant certification. Shelley was employed by the...

Benetta Renee Williams

Benetta Renee Williams

Dec 21, 2021

BENETTA RENEE WILLIAMS, AGE 56, OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland, Benetta Williams peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 5, 2021, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

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Thomas Leon Gillum, Jr.

Thomas Leon Gillum, Jr.

Dec 16, 2021

THOMAS LEON GILLUM, JR., AGE 73, OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Thomas Leon Gillum, Jr. "Tommy" was born March 28,1948 in Washington, DC to Thomas L. Gillum Sr. and Margaret.  He was one of seven siblings.

He met the love of his life Carolyn Theresa Moore, who then became Carolyn Theresa Gillum after they married...

Cheyenne Eursell Brown

Cheyenne Eursell Brown

Dec 15, 2021

Cheyenne Eursell Brown, 29 of Washington, D.C.

Cheyenne's Journey

Cheyenne "Chey" Eursell Brown was a caring and loving mother, daughter, big sister, and a devoted friend to many.

She was born to Nicadra Brown and Charles Dyson, Sr. on Thursday, August 6, 1992, at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, DC. She attended...

Norman Leslie Carter, Jr.

Norman Leslie Carter, Jr.

Dec 6, 2021

NORMAN LESLIE CARTER, JR., AGE 72, OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

Norman L. Carter, III, son of Norman L. Carter, Jr. and Mary Catherine Edwards Carter, was born June 16, 1949. He departed this life on Monday, December 6, 2021, at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.

Norman was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Educated...

Derrick Williams

Derrick Williams

Dec 4, 2021

Derrick Williams, 63 of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Derrick Williams of Capitol Heights, Maryland transitioned December 4, 2021 in Largo, Maryland.

Derrick was born July 02, 1958 to Joyce Williams and the late James R. Williams in Washington, D.C. He found and married the love of his life, Shelia V. Williams.

Derrick was educated...

Earldene Farmer Barnes

Earldene Farmer Barnes

Nov 29, 2021

Earldene Farmer Barnes, 77 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Obituary

"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15

"For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to...

Peggy Yvonne Atterberry-Mosley

Peggy Yvonne Atterberry-Mosley

Nov 26, 2021

PEGGY YVONNE ATTERBERRY-MOSLEY, AGE 76, OF ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND

Peggy Y. Evans Atterberry-Mosley suddenly transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 76 years old.  She was born to Andrew and Winifred Evans (Sechrest) in Bryans Road, Maryland on June 6, 1945.  She was raised by her grandparents, James and Elnora Clark....

Malcolm Dushawn Wells

Malcolm Dushawn Wells

Nov 25, 2021

MALCOLM DUSHAWN WELLS, AGE 29, OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, Malcolm Wells transitioned to eternal life.

His Viewing will be, 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Wednesday,...

George Preston Countiss

George Preston Countiss

Nov 25, 2021

George Preston Countiss, 83, of White Plains, Maryland.

George Preston Countiss, was born, April 13, 1938, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland to the late Henry William Countiss and Ida Irene Woodland Countiss.

George was educated in the St. Mary's County public school system.  George's carpentry skills and trade was learned from the Amish Community in St....

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