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Rosa Lee Walton

Rosa Lee Walton

Jan 20, 2022

Rosa Lee Walton, 77 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (formerly of Washington, DC and Clairton, Pennsylvania).

Rosa Lee Walton was born on April 29, 1944 to Ernest Everett Wesson and Thelma Louise (Johnson) Wesson. Her father worked for the United States Steel Corporation and her mother was a homemaker.

In 1962, Rosa Lee graduated from Clairton...

Martha Ruth Johnson

Martha Ruth Johnson

Jan 18, 2022

Johnson, Martha Ruth, 80 of Bladensburg, Maryland.

Martha Ruth Green-Johnson was born in Washington, DC to the late Joseph Green and Martha Ada Peak-Green. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Doctor's Hospital in Lanham, MD.

Martha was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools. She began working for the Federal...

William Nester Thomas

William Nester Thomas

Jan 18, 2022

THOMAS, WILLIAM NESTER (AGE 70) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

William Nester Thomas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2022 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late George Jake and Virginia Thomas.

He attended Charles...

Carrie Bell Elam

Carrie Bell Elam

Jan 16, 2022

Carrie Bell Elam, 89 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

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Carrie Bell Elam, daughter of the late Willie Friend and Gracie Jones Friend, was born on October 19, 1932 in Charlotte County, Virginia. Eight siblings preceded her in death as well as her beloved daughter Arvonzey Dale Elam and her husband Clarence Sidney Elam....

Tracey Decole Berry

Tracey Decole Berry

Jan 14, 2022

Tracey Decole Berry, 51, of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Friday, January 14, 2022, Tracey Berry peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Mildred Catherine Munson

Mildred Catherine Munson

Jan 12, 2022

MUNSON, MILDRED CATHERINE (AGE 93) OF GREENBELT, MARYLAND

Mildred Catherine Ford Munson departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born January 1, 1929 in Issue, Maryland to the late William Joseph and Antionette Jenkins Ford.  She was one of 13 children.  Although Mildred was born in Issue, she grew up in Clinton, Maryland...

Deborah Ann Coleman

Deborah Ann Coleman

Jan 11, 2022

Deborah Ann Coleman at age sixty-seven, transitioned from this life to eternal life very, early morning on January 11, 2022.  What a shock to us all because she left so suddenly, but it was great joy for Deborah who had lived to live again with the Lord.

Born in Elyria, Ohio on November 24, 1954 to the...

Paul Wallace Maddox

Paul Wallace Maddox

Jan 11, 2022

Paul Wallace Maddox of Nanjemoy, MD transitioned January 11, 2022.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, January 21, 2022 from 4pm until time of funeral service at 6pm in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment private.

On Friday, January 21st at 6:00 p.m., please click on...

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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