Obituaries

May 23, 2025

John Alton Proctor, 89 of Waldorf, Maryland.

John Alton Proctor, more affectionately called "Alton" departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2025 at his son's home in Brandywine, Maryland. He was born February 25, 1936 in Washington D.C. to the late James E. Proctor and the late Mary Irene Proctor.

Alton grew up in Prince...

May 23, 2025

Joseph Melvin Smith, I, of Indian Head, Maryland.

Joseph Melvin Smith, "Melvin", of Bryans Road, Maryland, was born on April 23, 1939. He was the eldest son of six children born to the late Joseph Esau and Orlean Matilda Smith.

At an early age, Melvin gave his life to Christ and...

May 12, 2025

Lillian Ann Brooks, 81 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Lillian A. Brooks passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Temple Hills, Maryland.

Lillian was born on a farm in Mitchellville, Maryland on March 5, 1944, to James Henry Brooks and Emma (Wilson) Brooks. She graduated from Fairmont Heights High School in 1962. She earned...

May 9, 2025

Gloria Yvette Daughtry, 78 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Gloria Yvette Daughtry was born May 13, 1946 and transitioned on May 9, 2025.  Gloria was born in Freedmen's Hospital in Washington DC to Benjamin Patrick Daughtry and Ruth Burnette Toliver who preceded her in death.

Gloria spent her childhood in Washington, DC where she attended Garnet Patterson...

May 6, 2025

Henry Athol Swann was born July 16, 1929, in Charles County, Maryland, to Henry Swann and Rosa Thomas. After his father's early passing, his mother remarried John Slater, Sr., and Henry enjoyed his role as the eldest and mentor of their nine children. He was educated in the Charles County school system and was a proud alum...

May 3, 2025

COOPER, JAIDEN MICHAEL (AGE 18)

Jaiden Michael Cooper age 18 Jaiden Michael Cooper, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew and cousin departed this life on May 3, 2025 peacefully at his home in Bryans Road, Maryland. He was born July 31, 2006 to Malissa Simmons and John Cooper Jr. in Washington DC. Jaiden received his education...

Apr 30, 2025

Emma Theresa Jones affectionately known as "Molly" to many was born on July 27th, 1947 in La Plata Maryland. During her earthly stay, she touched so many with unconditional love and warmth through her heart of gold. On Wednesday April 30th, 2025, she peacefully transitioned to an eternal rest.

Molly attended Charles County schools where she graduated...

Apr 26, 2025

Thomas Gerard Chisley, age 65 of Waldorf, Maryland

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Thomas Gerard Chisley — better known as "Gus," "Big Rod," "Gerard," transitioned from his earthly life peacefully at the Hospice of the Chesapeake (Charles County) in Waldorf, MD, surrounded by family and friends. He received his promotion to his eternal life as Heaven's Head...

Apr 24, 2025

"A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home and hearts that never can be filled."

Annie Ruth was born to James and Ruth Johnson on February 4, 1936 in Nansemond County, Virginia. She was the sixth child of sixteen.

Annie Ruth married Ernest...

Apr 24, 2025

Catherine "Liz" Elizabeth Thompson, 82, of Marbury, Maryland.

Peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home under the care of her devoted sons and Hospice of the Chesapeake, Catherine "Liz" Thompson transitioned to eternal life. She was preceded in death by her husbands Paul "Shorty" Thompson and Charles Dotson.  Her loving memory is carried on by...

Apr 21, 2025

Joseph Dwayne Hicks age 62 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Joseph Dwayne Hicks, beloved brother, nephew, uncle, and friend departed this life on April 21, 2025, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, Maryland. He was born on April 1, 1963, to the late Geraldine Hicks in Newport, Maryland. Joseph's loved ones called him ...

Apr 20, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Marbury of Indian Head, Maryland departed this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Hospice of the Chesapeake, Waldorf, MD. He was born on December 28, 1938, in Fenwick, MD to the late Lorenzo and Helen Marbury.

He attended and graduated from Pomonkey High School. Bobby went to work at River Terrance, Indian Head, Maryland...

Apr 18, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Herbert Swann, Jr., age 51, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was born on July 7, 1973, in Washington, DC, to Cecelia Swann and the late Joseph H. Swann, Sr.

Joe was a proud graduate of Maurice J. McDonough High School, Class of 1991. He had a deep love for...

Apr 16, 2025

Jamal D. Smith of Upper Marlboro, MD transitioned April 16, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, May 2, 2025 from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Westphalia Christian Community Church, 9363 D'Arcy Road Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment immediately to follow at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD.

Apr 14, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Lee Jordan of Indian Head, Maryland.

On April 14, 2025, Edward Lee Jordan (peacefully) quietly transitioned to his heavenly home to be with the Father and all those who preceded him. Edward, affectionately known as Eddie, was born on July 19, 1961, in Newark, New Jersey, to his mother, Edna Juanita Livingston, and the late...

Apr 13, 2025

Gracie Beatrice Hargrove (Age 84) of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Gracie Hargrove peacefully transitioned on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 until time of Service, 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00...

Apr 12, 2025

Sharon Yvonne Bivens, 66, of Accokeek, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Prince George's County.

Born in North Carolina in 1958 to James and Gwendolyn Moore, Sharon was the beloved eldest sibling to her brothers, James and Chuck. She met the love of her life, Mark Bivens, while he was DJ'ing at a  local...

Apr 10, 2025

Carmen Renee' Bowman was born in Washington D.C. on June 12th, 1960, to Joseph E. Bowman Sr. and Rosetta J. Dorsey Bowman. Raised in the close-knit community of Pisgah, Maryland, where she spent most of her childhood, Carmen was the second oldest of 10 siblings. The Bowman family was rooted in Christ, love, service to the community, and nurturing...

Apr 5, 2025

Randall, Eric Christopher (Age 55) of Clinton, Maryland

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Eric Christopher Randall of Clinton, Maryland received his angel's wings while at Southern Maryland Hospital.

Eric was the beloved son of Joseph and Brenda Randall, and brother of Jason.  He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A Mass...

Mar 29, 2025

Shirley Ann (Whalen) Tabb  (74) of  Cobb Island, Maryland

Shirley Tabb peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday March 29, 2025 in Cobb Island, Maryland.

Shirley Ann Tabb, known to her family members and friends as Joann was born in Newport, Md on May 13, 1950.  She was lucky 10 as the last girl child...