Obituaries

Diana Thompson-Johnson

Mar 24, 2021

Diana Thompson-Johnson (Age 56) of Bryans Road, Maryland

Diana Thompson-Johnson, "Lady D," was born the youngest of four children to Dorothy Thompson-Goodwin and Lloyd Thompson on July 30, 1964, in Darlington, South Carolina.  At age eight, she moved with her family to Washington, D.C. where she studied in the District of Columbia public schools system....

Amanda Shenell Cobb

Mar 22, 2021

Cobb, Amanda Shenell (White), 57 of Clinton, Maryland.

On March 22, 2021, God took Amanda Shenell Cobb hand and said "Come home my child". Amanda was born to George and Eleanor White on May 14, 1963 in Washington, D.C. She attended the public school system of Washington D.C. and graduated from McKinley High School in 1981. After...

Ida Diane Heard

Mar 20, 2021

Ida Diane (Dyson) Heard, 62 of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Diane's Journey

Ida Diane Heard of Nanjemoy, Maryland, departed this life on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.  Ida, most warmly known as Diane, was born on October 19, 1958 in LaPlata, Maryland, to the late George Dyson Sr., and Mary...

Henry Turner Hampton, Iii

Mar 16, 2021

Henry Turner Hampton, III (Age 59) of Temple Hills, Maryland

Henry, known by his nickname as "Pint," departed this life on the night of March 16, 2021 due to health related issues.

He was born to Henry (deceased) and Joan Hampton in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Potomac High School in June 1981.  As a...

Rosa Lee Medley

Mar 15, 2021

Rosa Lee Medley of Waldorf, MD was called from labor to reward on March 15, 2021 in her home. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Halifax County, VA, to the late James Medley and Blanche Robertson Medley. She was the fourth of eight children. Rosa attended Halifax County Public Schools where she graduated from Mary M. Bethune...

Mary Butler Thomas

Mar 15, 2021

Mary Butler Thomas (Age 94) of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence, Mary Thomas peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Mary B. Thomas was born to the late James T. Butler and Alice Barbour on March 18 th , 1926 in Newburg, Maryland.

Mary graduated from Bel Alton High...

Rebecca Louise (Euell) Oduba

Mar 14, 2021

Rebecca Louise (Euell) Oduba, 101 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

The Life of Rebecca Euell Lacey Oduba

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Rebecca Lacey Oduba completed her long journey on earth and now is home with the Lord. Rebecca was born, April 1, 1919 in McLean, Virginia and later raised in Washington DC, with her late...

Barbara Jean Tyler

Mar 10, 2021

Barbara Jean Tyler (Age 81) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Barbara Jean Tyler, the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Walton and Roberta L. Carroll Walton, was born April 20, 1939 in Pomonkey, Maryland.  She departed this life on March 10, 2021.

Barbara received her education in the Charles County, Maryland school system, graduating with honors...

Blanche Elizabeth (Gutrick) Waters

Mar 10, 2021

Blanche Elizabeth (Gutrick) Waters, 91 of Welcome, Maryland formerly of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

The Journey

Blanche Elizabeth Waters was the oldest born to the late Samuel and Emma Dorsey Gutrick in Nanjemoy, Maryland on September 8, 1929.  She peacefully transitioned to eternal life on March 10, 2021 at Sagepoint Nursing Facility in La Plata,...

Helene Elaine Brawner

Mar 10, 2021

Helene Elaine (Estep) Brawner (Age 79) of Pomfret, Maryland.

Helene "Elaine" Brawner was born on May 9, 1941 in White Plains, Maryland to the late George and Glydon Estep. At the age of 79, she transitioned to eternal life on March 10, 2021 in Laurel, Maryland.

She dated the late Louis Brawner for ten years...

Dorothy Wilkins

Mar 5, 2021

Dorothy T. Wilkins, 80 of Accokeek, Maryland.

Obituary

Dorothy Mae Thorne Wilkins, known to many as "Dot and Mimi", was born in Washington, D.C. on January 29, 1941. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and cousin departed this earthly life suddenly on Friday, March 5, 2021 to ascend to her beautiful home in Heaven where...

Anthony Gilbert "Gil" Swann

Mar 4, 2021

Swann, Anthony Gilbert "Gil" (Age 60) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Anthony Gilbert "Gil" Swann born February 25, 1961 to J. Evelyn Swann and the late Gabriel H. Swann, Sr. and of Bryans Road, MD.  On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Gil, as he was affectionately known, quietly earned his wings.

Gil was baptized, received Holy Communion...

James A. Butler

Mar 1, 2021

JAMES A. BUTLER (AGE 63) OF NEWBURG, MARYLAND.

James Alexander Butler was born on April 24, 1957 to the late Mary Louise Edelen and Russell Duckett in Charles County, Maryland. On Monday, March 1, 2021 "Jimmy", as he was affectionately know, earned his wings and was called to his heavenly home.

Jimmy grew up in...

Janet Ann Hart Stepney

Feb 28, 2021

Hart-Stepney, Janet Ann (Age 59) of Temple Hills, Maryland

Janet A. Hart was born March 16, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert and Mary Hart of Calvert County, Maryland.  She grew up and attended schools within the Charles County School District. Janet married the love of her life and best friend, Clifton C. Stepney, Sr. They were...

Charles Wilbur Datcher

Feb 25, 2021

Charles Wilbur Datcher, 95 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

OBITUARY

EARLY LIFE

Charles Wilbur Datcher arrived in this world on October 7, 1925. He was the seventh of 13 children born to the late Mary and Sydney Datcher of Crossland, MD (now Nanjemoy, MD). Charles was educated...

Shirley Elizabeth Fletcher-Sumner

Feb 18, 2021

Shirley Elizabeth (Thornton) Fletcher-Sumner, 75 of Berwyn Heights, Maryland.

Obituary

Shirley Elizabeth Fletcher-Sumner was born, March 12, 1945 in Leesburg, Virginia to the late William Edward and Evelyn Katrina Thornton.  She departed this life on February 18, 2021 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.

Shirley was educated in the District...

Horace James Yates

Feb 18, 2021

HORACE JAMES YATES (AGE 86) OF POMFRET, MARYLAND

Horace James Yates was born in Faulkner, Maryland, on April 28, 1934, and peacefully transitioned into rest for eternal life on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the Genesis Waugh Chapel Center in Gambrills, Maryland.  Horace was the fifth born child of the late Andrew and Pauline (Bond) Yates.

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Caster Bell Lett

Feb 16, 2021

CASTER BELL LETT (AGE 85) OF TEMPLE HILLS, MARYLAND

Caster Bell Lett (born, Casabella Pettaway) was born in Boykin (Gee's Bend), Alabama in 1936, to Chesterfield Pettaway and Mable Lee Gales, on February 15th.  Caster was the niece and cousin of the Gee's Bend Quilters who were featured at the Corcoran Museum (D.C.) in 2004, and have...

Dr. Johnnye Mae Witcher

Feb 15, 2021

Dr. Johnnye Mae (Murray) Witcher, 87 of Accokeek, Maryland.

On Monday, February 15, 2021 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland, Johnnye Witcher peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Johnnye Mae Murray Witcher of Accokeek, Maryland departed this life peacefully, on Monday, February 15, 2021.  Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on November 4, 1933, she was...