Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...