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Caster Bell Lett

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

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...

William Alexander Spriggs

William Alexander Spriggs

Feb 14, 2021

William Alexander Spriggs (Age 72) of Adelphi, Maryland.

William Alexander Spriggs departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Genesis HealthCare in LaPlata, MD.

Born on June 28, 1948 to the late George Phillip Spriggs and Marguerite Matilda Spriggs in McConchie, MD.

William received his formal education in the Charles County...

Albert Charles Eggleston, Sr.

Albert Charles Eggleston, Sr.

Feb 12, 2021

Albert Charles Eggleston, Sr. 79 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Obituary

Albert Charles Eggleston Sr. was born, January 31, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to the late Marguerite and Charles Eggleston.  He departed this life on February 12, 2021 at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore Maryland.

Albert was joined in matrimony to Joyce...

Lewis Hampton Cottom, Jr.

Lewis Hampton Cottom, Jr.

Feb 6, 2021

LEWIS HAMPTON COTTOM, JR. (AGE 57) OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND

Lewis Hampton Cottom Jr. was born on December 24, 1963 in Washington DC, to both the late Lewis H. Cottom Sr. and Marlene N. Cottom.

Lewis (Uncle Lou / Louie) a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to those...

Winifred Elizabeth Sechrest

Winifred Elizabeth Sechrest

Feb 6, 2021

Winifred Elizabeth (Clark) Evans Sechrest, 94 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Peacefully passed away February 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John L. Sechrest, Jr., mother of Peggy Atterberry-Mosley, Robert F. Key (Edlwin), Jean Epps-Tate (Fitzalbert) and the late M. Cardell Sechrest and Tyrone Waller. She is also survived by a host of...

Janice Hawkins Coleman

Janice Hawkins Coleman

Feb 5, 2021

COLEMAN, JANICE HAWKINS (AGE 84) OF TEMPLE HILLS, MARYLAND

Janice LaVerne Coleman was born September 6, 1936, to the late William and Marion Hawkins in Washington, D.C.

She was raised in North Brentwood, MD, where she attended Brentwood Elementary School, and was a member of A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church.  She attended Shaw Jr. High School. ...

Daisy Eugenia Johnson

Daisy Eugenia Johnson

Feb 3, 2021

Daisy Eugenia (Dyson) Johnson, 88 of Hyattsville, Maryland.

Her Journey

Daisy Eugenia (Dyson) Johnson was born Saturday, October 15, 1932 to Alexander (Zan) Dyson and Alberta Ophelia (Bland) Dyson in Bryans Road, Maryland. She entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Crescent Cities Center Nursing and Rehabilitation in Riverdale, Maryland.

Daisy...

Annabelle Warren

Annabelle Warren

Jan 28, 2021

WARREN, ANNABELLE (AGE 101) OF NANJEMOY, MARYLAND

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Annabelle Warren quietly transitioned into eternal life at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, Maryland.

Annabelle Warren was born on March 18, 1919 in Nanjemoy, Maryland to the late Irene Richardson Gutrick and Robert Gutrick.

Annabelle was...

Thomas Henry Lewis

Thomas Henry Lewis

Jan 27, 2021

LEWIS, THOMAS HENRY (AGE 64) OF TEMPLE HILLS, MARYLAND

Suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Thomas Henry Lewis was called home to be with God.  Thomas also known as "Tom", was born on March 13, 1956 in Washington, DC, to the late James W. Lewis and Elizabeth C. Lewis Davis. ...

Nathaniel Washington

Nathaniel Washington

Jan 24, 2021

Nathaniel Washington "Buck", 78 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland formerly of Washington, D.C.

His Journey

Sergeant (Sgt.) Nathaniel Washington was born April 10, 1942 to the late Joe Nathan and Hattie Washington of Emporia, VA.  Nathaniel affectionately known as "Buck" or "Wash" by the many who love him dearly, made his peaceful transition with the Lord...

Rennie Lee Easter, Jr.

Rennie Lee Easter, Jr.

Jan 24, 2021

Easter, Rennie Lee, Jr. (Age 62) of Oxon Hill, Maryland

Rennie Lee Easter, Jr. (Junie) entered this life on July 24, 1958 and suddenly departed on January 24, 2021.

He was the second of three children born to Rennie Lee Easter, Sr. and Gloria E. (Garlic) Easter of Washington, D.C.   Junie was educated in the...

Juanita Pauline Waters

Juanita Pauline Waters

Jan 24, 2021

Juanita Pauline Waters (Age 72) of Laurel, Maryland

Juanita Pauline Waters of Waldorf (Laurel), Maryland went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by two of her daughters:  Joanne Birts and Monique Jones.

Juanita (affectionately known as Nita), was born...

Herman Randy Bowman, Sr.

Herman Randy Bowman, Sr.

Jan 23, 2021

Herman Randy Bowman, Sr. (Age 60) of Indian Head, Maryland

Herman Randy Bowman, affectionately known as Randy and Uncle Randy, was born, March 21, 1960 in Bryans Road, Maryland to Charles Henry and Mary Louise Bowman, Jr.   He was educated in the Charles County school system.

Herman liked music and his favorites were oldies, he...

Julian Oscar Winston Iii

Julian Oscar Winston Iii

Jan 21, 2021

JULIAN OSCAR WINSTON, III (AGE 65) OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

Julian (Jay) Oscar Winston, III, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, and on that day, we lost a beloved son, father, grandfather,  brother, uncle, family member, friend and colleague. He will be remembered for his boundless energy, kindness, committed companionship, and infectious loving spirit....

Gaile V. Linkins

Gaile V. Linkins

Jan 20, 2021

Linkins, Gaile V. (Age 65) of Indian Head, Maryland

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Gaile V. Linkins, quietly entered eternal life while at the Restore Nursing Home, Waldorf, Maryland.

Gaile Vanessa Linkins was born on May 7, 1955 to the late William and Louise Linkins. She was one of four children and was affectionately given...

Virginia Lee Phillips

Virginia Lee Phillips

Jan 20, 2021

Virginia Lee Phillips of Bryans Road, MD, transitioned January 20, 2021.  Friends may visit with the family Saturday, January 30, from 10am until time of service 11am at Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery.

Carolyn R. Johnson

Carolyn R. Johnson

Jan 16, 2021

Carolyn Roxanne Johnson (Marshall) "CJ"

Carolyn R. Johnson peacefully passed away January 16, 2021.

Daughter of the late Iretha & Milton Marshall was born on Oct 27th, 1954 in Washington, Dc.

Carolyn met her late husband Larry and was married on May 18th, 1974. From that union they were blessed with two children,...

Mark Calvin Henderson

Mark Calvin Henderson

Jan 15, 2021

Mark Calvin Henderson, 66 of Takoma Park, Maryland.

Mark Calvin Henderson was born January 17, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to the late Patterson Henderson, Jr. and the late Johnnie Estelle Miles Henderson. He transitioned to eternal life suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2021, two days before his 67th birthday.

Military Honors and Interment, 2:00 p.m.,...

Moses Jerome Manigan

Moses Jerome Manigan

Jan 13, 2021

MANIGAN, MOSES JEROME (AGE 86) FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Moses Jerome Manigan traveled from Queen's Court in Clinton, Maryland to Southern Maryland Hospital where our heavenly father called his son home.

Moses Jerome Manigan was born on January 20, 1934 to the late Carrie Goodman Manigan and Moses Manigan in Washington,...

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