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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....

Harold Vincent King

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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