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May Evelyn Savoy

May Evelyn Savoy

Nov 21, 2020

May Evelyn "Doreen" Savoy (Age 55) of Indian Head, Maryland

Doreen was born on Feb 23, 1965 in Prince George's Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Richard Raggie "Ray" and Elizabeth Alice "Hazel" Savoy.  She Slipped peacefully and departed this life on November 21, 2020 at Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland....

Wardal Michael Medley

Wardal Michael Medley

Nov 20, 2020

Wardal Michael Medley, MGYSGT US Marines (RET.), 83, of Newark, Delaware.

Obituary

Wardal M. Medley, affectionately known as Michael was born, Wednesday, May 19, 1937, in Accokeek, Maryland, to the late Frederick T. Medley, Sr. and Cora A. (Munson) Medley.

Michael attended public schools in Prince George's County, Maryland, and graduated...

Carlton Owen Yates

Carlton Owen Yates

Nov 19, 2020

Carlton Owen Yates (Age 72) of Washington, DC

Carlton Owen Yates was born on March 26, 1948 in Washington, DC., the second of six children born to Eunetha and Charlton Yates.

Carlton was a kind, gentle and thoughtful person who always enjoyed spending time with family and friends and looked for as many opportunities as...

James Francis Janifer

James Francis Janifer

Nov 16, 2020

Janifer, James Francis (Age 86) of Nanjemoy, Maryland

James Francis Janifer, affectionately known as "Francis," was born May 19, 1934 to James and Mary Corina Johnson in La Plata, Maryland.

Francis transitioned to his heavenly home on November 16, 2020 in Washington, DC.  He grew up in Charles County and attended Charles County public schools. ...

Nona Estelle Matthews

Nona Estelle Matthews

Nov 14, 2020

Nona Estelle (Chambers) Matthews, 79 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

In loving memory of Nona Estelle (Chambers) Matthews

Sunrise: January 10, 1941 - Sunset: November 14, 2020

Nona Estelle Matthews, 79, affectionately called "Nona," was born, January 10, 1941, in Washington, DC to Rosco Chambers and Dorothy Mary Frances Thompson. She was born the...

Jeanette Michelle Walls

Jeanette Michelle Walls

Nov 12, 2020

Walls, Jeanette Michelle (Age 47)

Jeanette Michelle Walls was born March 17, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She was born to the late Wilhemeina Hawkins-Bowman and Joseph H. Walls. She was educated in Charles County Public Schools, where she graduated from Lackey High School.

Jeanette, affectionately known as Michelle, was a kind and loving woman, willing...

Leo Anthony West

Leo Anthony West

Nov 12, 2020

Leo Anthony West of Bryans Road, MD peacefully passed away November 12, 2020. Friends may visit with the family Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10 am until time of service 11 am at Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.

On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 am,...

Charles Edward Simpson, Sr.

Charles Edward Simpson, Sr.

Nov 11, 2020

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment private.

Charles Edward Simpson, Sr., affectionately known as "Mickey," departed this life peacefully surrounded by family and love. Mickey transitioned gracefully into eternal rest on...

Ruth Lee

Ruth Lee

Nov 10, 2020

Lee, Ruth (Age 80) of Port Royal,Virginia

Ruth Lee, daughter of the late Harry Latane Lee Sr. and Elsie Lee, transitioned peacefully on November 10, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg Va.

Ruth was born on December 7 th 1939 in Essex County, VA. She received her education in the Essex County Public...

Ann Marie Medley

Ann Marie Medley

Nov 5, 2020

Ann Marie Medley, 85 of Newark, Delaware.

Her Journey

Life is a journey that has many chapters that create the path of our purpose which the Lord has craved out for individuals. There is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the journey. During each chapter of our lives, it is our hope to live a...

William Cleveland Brown, Jr.

William Cleveland Brown, Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

William Cleveland Brown, Jr. (Age 79) of Fort Washington, Maryland

A TIME TO BE BORN: To his parents, the late William C. Brown, Sr. and Marie Virginia Nelson, a beautiful boy was born on May 14, 1941 in Louisa County, Virginia.

A TIME TO BE A MAN:  As a young boy he was raised in...

Helena "Tea" Fultz

Helena "Tea" Fultz

Oct 27, 2020

Helena (Frost) Fultz, 86 of Fort Washington, Maryland formerly of Washington, D.C.

Helena's Journey

Helena Frost Fultz, lovingly known as "Tea" was the third youngest of eight children born to Edward and Daisy Frost, on Saturday, August 25, 1934 in Washington D.C.

A native Washingtonian, Helena received her formal education in the District...

Debra Denise Thomas

Debra Denise Thomas

Oct 25, 2020

Debra Denise Thomas (Age 59) of Oxon Hill, Maryland

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Debra Denise Thomas surrounded by family, peacefully transitioned to eternal life at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton Maryland.

She was born on March 5, 1961 to the late Elnora Marie Jupiter Chase and the late Hillery Joseph Thomas, Sr.,...

Pamela Jean Proctor-Hawkins

Pamela Jean Proctor-Hawkins

Oct 23, 2020

Pamela Jean Proctor-Hawkins, 69 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

Pamela "Pam" Jean Proctor-Hawkins, was born January 30, 1951, in Washington D.C. to Rosielee Ruth and William Andrew Proctor.  She lived a love filled life devoted to enjoying the happiness of her family and friends.

Pam grew up in Oxon Hill, MD, but was active...

Tony Marcellus Ellis

Tony Marcellus Ellis

Oct 21, 2020

Tony Marcellus Ellis (Age 68) of Fort Washington, Maryland

Mr. Tony M. Ellis was born February 17, 1952, in Griffin, Georgia, during the turbulent Civil Rights era.  He was the eldest child of four from his mother, Annie Dora Parham Ellis and father, Anthony Ellis, Sr.  He was also the younger brother of several much older brothers...

Catherine L. Brawner

Catherine L. Brawner

Oct 18, 2020

Catherine L. Brawner, 73 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

Catherine Brawner, born April 11, 1947, daughter of James and Dunreath Colbert entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2020 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC after a brief illness.

Catherine lived at Hamilton House in Waldorf, Maryland along with her...

Joyce Ann Hawkins

Joyce Ann Hawkins

Oct 8, 2020

Joyce Ann Hawkins (Age 73) of Waldorf, Maryland

Joyce Ann Edwards was born, September 11, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Alma Mae Edwards.  She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1964.

Joyce met the love of her life, Charles Hawkins, through her best friend Pat, at a social gathering and they later married...

Leon Flip James Dyson, Jr.

Leon Flip James Dyson, Jr.

Oct 1, 2020

Leon James Dyson, Jr. "Flip", 59 of Pomfret, Maryland.

Life Journey

Leon James Dyson, Jr., affectionally known as "Junior, Flip or Big Daddy" was born on August 14, 1961, in Accokeek, Maryland to his parents, Mary Mildred Dyson and Leon James Dyson, Sr.  Leon received his education in Prince Georges County Public Schools. ...

Rachel Augustine Thompson

Rachel Augustine Thompson

Sep 30, 2020

Thompson, Rachel Augustine (Age 78) of Washington, D.C.

Rachel A. Thompson was born, June 20,1942 to Elvia T. and the late Richard E. Thompson, in Washington, D.C.  Rachel attended Pomonkey elementary and Pomonkey junior high schools. She graduated from Roosevelt High school in Washington, D.C.

Rachel was a wonderful Catholic woman, who touched many lives....

Joseph Mack Bernard Yates, Sr.

Joseph Mack Bernard Yates, Sr.

Sep 28, 2020

Joseph Bernard Yates, Sr. 84 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

As we celebrate the life of Joseph Bernard Yates, Sr. , we do so with many fond memories.  The value of life cannot be measured by longevity alone but in one's love and the impact of the lives of others.

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