Obituaries

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

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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Sep 28, 2020

On Monday, September 28, 2020, Elaine Dyson Myers of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years old. Elaine received her education in the DC Public School System, and attended Federal City College. She had a passion for social work and was employed at the Charles County Social Services Department. From there she went to work...

Sep 27, 2020

Wills, Catherine Elizabeth (Age 78) of Waldorf, Maryland

Catherine E. Wills,78, of Waldorf, Maryland departed this life and entered into eternal life with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Catherine, 'Kitty', was born on September 27, 1942 in Spring Hill, Maryland to her parents, the late Charles Burchell Wills and Catherine V. (Dyson)...

Sep 22, 2020

Paul McKinley Washington, age 92, of Marbury, Maryland

Paul McKinley Washington "Mac" departed this life and entered into eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 22,2020.

Mac was born August 11, 1928 in Charles County, Maryland.  He was the last living child of the late George and Eleanor Washington, Sr.

Mac...

Sep 21, 2020

Kenneth Dionel Brawner, 29 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Kenneth ("Kenny") Dionel Brawner was born, July 19, 1991 to his parents, Kevin Brawner and Katherine Carlisle.  Kenny never met a stranger and he was loved by all who were Blessed to have known him.  He entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2020.

Kenny was born and...

Sep 19, 2020

OLIVER PARKER LYLES (AGE 75) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Oliver Parker Lyles, affectionately called Parker or Ollie by family and friends, was born, November 1, 1944 in Waldorf, Maryland.  Parker got a change of address on September 19, 2020.  His mansion was completed, it was time for him to move.  He was ready to move, his dad and...

Sep 9, 2020

William Junior Swann, Jr., 49 of Waldorf, Maryland.

William Junior "Junie" Swann Jr., son of Dianne Swann and the late William Junior Swann, Sr., was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 13, 1971 and departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.  In addition to his father, Junie was preceded in...

Aug 31, 2020

DeVirge Aileen Epkin "Virgie", 59 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Virgie's Journey

DeVirge Aileen Epkin a.k.a. Virgie was born on March 13, 1961 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Emma Jean Bowman and Freddie William Bowman. She was raised in Maryland and graduated from Potomac High School in 1980.

Soon after graduating, she married her high...

Aug 28, 2020

William Russell Washington "Bill," 72 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Peacefully, Friday evening, August 28, 2020, William Russell Washington, "Bill," as he was affectionately called, changed his address from earth to eternity.

Bill was born in Pomonkey, Maryland on Sunday,  March 14, 1948 to Doris Virginia (Hackerson) Washington and James Henry Washington.  He received his early...

Aug 27, 2020

Shirley Ann Montgomery (Age 64) of Bryans Road, Maryland

Shirley, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 27, 2020.  Born July 28, 1956, Shirley was the youngest daughter of the late Joe Kelly and the late Henrietta Ford. Shirley received her education in the Charles County public school system.  On May 5, 1978, Shirley married Bernard...

Aug 21, 2020

Curtis, Elsie Lee (Age 78) of Indian Head, Maryland

Elsie Lee (Onley) Curtis, was born on August 26, 1942 in Indian Head, Maryland.  She entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 21, 2020 peacefully at home.

Elsie was the third child of the late Elsie Lee and Raymond H. Onley, Sr.  She began her formal...

Aug 20, 2020

John Cossie Bivins, 81 of Washington, D.C.

Obituary

On Thursday, August 20, 2020, John Cossie Bivins, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord.

John, affectionately known as Johnny Boy, was born to the late Sara Bivins and John Cossie Green on August 6, 1939 in LaPlata, Maryland. John was educated in...

Aug 19, 2020

Swann, Joseph Purcell "JP," 86 of White Plains, Maryland.

OBITUARY

Joseph Purcell Swann, "JP" or "Purcell" departed this life, Wednesday, August 19, 2020.  He was born in Port Tobacco, Maryland to the late Walter Thomas Swann and Mary Lottie Proctor of Charles County, Maryland.

JP, as he was lovingly called by his family...