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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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