Obituaries

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....

Harold Vincent King

Nov 22, 2021

King, Harold Vincent (Age 69) of Fort Washington, Maryland

On Monday, November 22, 2021, God called Harold Vincent King home to his eternal resting place. He is survived by a loving wife and devoted children and a host of other relatives and friends.

His viewing will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am in the Chapel...

Dewayne Marcell Robinson, Jr.

Nov 20, 2021

Dewayne Marcell Robinson, Jr., Age 30, of Waldorf, Maryland

DeWayne Marcell Robinson Jr was born on october 28th, 1991 to DeWayne Robinson Sr and Cynthia Proctor of Brandywine, MD.

DeWayne affectionately known as "DJ" was educated in the Charles county Public School System and joined the United States Army in 2013. He served five years...

Sue Belle Goode

Nov 20, 2021

SUE BELLE GOODE, AGE 86, OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Sue L. Goode was born on February 14, 1935, the youngest of five children born to the late Joseph and Martha Williams Lewis in Seneca, South Carolina. Sue attended the segregated Oconee County Training School in Seneca and later, as a teenager, moved to Washington, DC with her brother...

Roland Alexander Dyson

Nov 19, 2021

DYSON, ROLAND ALEXANDER (AGE 90) OF PORT TOBACCO, MARYLAND

Roland Alexander Dyson, affectionately called "Pops", age 90, peacefully departed to eternal life on Friday, November 19, 2021, while at home in Port Tobacco, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Roland was a very well-known man and loved by many.

Roland, one of...

Doris Marie Shirriel

Nov 19, 2021

Doris M. Shirriel, 81 of Waldorf, Maryland.

OBITUARY

Doris Marie (Proctor) Shirriel, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend quietly departed this life during the early hours of Friday, November 19, 2021 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born August 20, 1940, she was the daughter of...

Jerry Wade

Nov 18, 2021

Jerry Wade, 66 of Waldorf, Maryland.

His Journey

Pastor Jerry Wade was born on April 5, 1955, to the late Henry Mack Wade and Mildred Wade of Halifax, North Carolina. He spent most of his childhood in Connecticut and New Jersey where he received his early education. He then attended the University of...

Wilbert Lee Swann

Nov 12, 2021

WILBERT LEE SWANN, AGE 66, OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

Surrounded by his loving family, Wilbert Lee Swann departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his residence in Fort Washington, Maryland.  Wilbert, most warmly known as Lee, was born on April 8, 1955 in Charles County, Maryland to the late Harold...

Natalie Phyllis New

Nov 6, 2021

NEW, NATALIE PHYLLIS (AGE 84) OF WASHINGTON, DC

Natalie Phyllis New, affectionately known as Kim and Ma New to family and friends, was born, April 1, 1937, to the late George and Edith Chew.

Natalie peacefully transitioned to eternal life at her home, November 6, 2021, in the presence of her family.  She loved her...

Douglas Hosea Pipkin

Nov 6, 2021

Douglas Hosea Pipkin, 64 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

Douglas Hosea Pipkin went home to everlasting peace on Saturday November 6, 2021.

Douglas, also known as "Breeze" to friends was born in Memphis, TN on January 27, 1957, to Willie Jo (Punchie) Williams and Holsey Pipkin.

Douglas graduated from Westwood High School...

Paul Gregory Swann

Nov 5, 2021

Swann, Paul Gregory, 74 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Paul Gregory Swann was born to Ruth Theresa Swann and the late James Russell Swann, Sr. on September 2, 1947, in Bryans Road, Maryland.  He was affectionately known as "Stormy" to his family and friends. Stormy peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Friday, November 5, 2021. He was number 3...

La Tonya Raechell Barton

Nov 3, 2021

La Tonya Raechell (McConico) Barton, 51 of Waldorf, Maryland.

1970 was considered the year of a new era.  Earl Graves, Sr. published the first issue of Black Enterprise. Kenneth Gibson was elected the first African-American mayor of Newark, New Jersey.  Dr. Clifton Wharton Jr. was appointed as president of Michigan State University; the first African American to...

Derrick Maurice Dyson

Nov 3, 2021

DERRICK MAURICE DYSON, AGE 42, OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Derrick Maurice Dyson was born on April 20, 1979, in Washington, DC to Denise (deceased) and Donald Dyson.  Derrick departed his earthly life on November 3, 2021, peacefully, at his home.

Derrick was the second of three boys.  He grew up in the DMV area and was...

Brenda Louise Wills

Nov 3, 2021

Brenda Louise Wills, 63 of La Plata, Maryland.

Life Story

Brenda Louise Wills was born April 13,1958 in Newburg, Maryland, to June Elizabeth and James "Sonny" Nathaniel Wills. Brenda was educated through the Charles County Public School System and graduated from LaPlata High School in 1976.  She also attended classes at Charles County Community College....

James Edward Ball

Nov 1, 2021

BALL, JAMES EDWARD (AGE 75) OF LAPLATA, MARYLAND

James Edward Ball, Age 75 of La Plata Maryland

James Edward Ball, was born September 12, 1946, in La Plata, MD. James Edward born to Mary Catherine Ball and raised by his loving grandparents, William "Willie" and Florence Ball. James Edward passed away peacefully at his homestead...

Theodore Oliver Stringer, Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

Theodore Oliver Stringer, Jr of Accokeek, MD  affectionately known as Slinga, departed this life at his home on October 31, 2021 and entered the pearly gates of Heaven surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Theodore was born in Pomonkey, MD on September 25, 1937 to the late Theodore Oliver Stringer, Sr and Florenda Sophia Stringer. He...

Eddie Lee St. Louis

Oct 30, 2021

St. Louis, Eddie Lee (Age 71) o Lehigh Acres, Florida

Mrs. Eddie Lee St. Louis, age 71, of Lehigh Acres, Florida departed from us Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born Thursday, September 7, 1950, in Cora, West Virginia. Eddie was the eldest of three children (Edward [late], Carol) born to Anne and Eddie Edward...

Lynn Joan Nelson

Oct 30, 2021

Nelson, Lynn Joan "Little Feet" (Age 54) of Alexandria, Virginia

Lynn Joan Nelson (Little Feet) was born on November 16, 1966, in Alexandria Virginia to the late William Noel Nelson, Sr. and the late, Lelia Ann Goins Nelson. She departed this life and gained her Angelic wings entering the gates of Heaven on October 30, 2021. She...

Carolyn Marie Smith

Oct 28, 2021

Smith, Carolyn Marie (Age 67) of Bowie, Maryland

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Carolyn Marie Smith of Bowie, Maryland quietly entered eternal life while in the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Virginia.

She is survived by a devoted and loving son, Rodney D. West, daughter-in-law, and a host of other loving family and friends.

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