Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

JoAnn Brown, 66 of Washington, DC

JoAnn Brown was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, July 9, 1953 to Ben Lewis Brown, Jr. (deceased) and Eartha Lee Hilliard-Brown. She was the 2 nd born of five beautiful girls from this loving union.  Throughout JoAnn's life she was very close to her sisters and parents.

JoAnn, who...

Jun 11, 2020

HOLMES, COLBERT JR. (AGE 89) OF ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND

Colbert Holmes, Jr. was born on May 15, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to Colbert and Helen (Frenzley) Holmes. He was the third of seven children born to this union. Colbert was affectionately called "Junior." He was educated in the D.C. public school system and as he was always a...

Jun 10, 2020

Sandra Renee Dyson, 67, of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Obituary

Sandra Renee Dyson "Sandy" was born, December 3, 1952 in La Plata, Maryland.  She departed this life and gained her wings on June 10, 2020 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Sandra was the oldest girl of eight children of the late Mary...

Jun 9, 2020

Lillie Mable (Young) Jones, 89 of Clinton, Maryland.

Obituary

Lillie Mable Jones was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 9, 1930 to the late Eddie and Rebecca Young.  She departed this life peacefully to be with the Lord on June 9, 2020 at the Fort Washington Rehabilitation Center.

In 1970, Lillie started volunteering...

Jun 7, 2020

Errol Cory Payton, Sr. (Age 51) of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Errol Cory Payton Sr. entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1968 in LaPlata, Maryland to Emma Jean and William H. Payton of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Errol accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the pastorate of...

Jun 6, 2020

Charles Bruce Savoy (Age70) of Pomfret, Maryland.

Charles Bruce Savoy, affectionately known as "Rusty," went home on June 6, 2020 while at the LaPlata Center, Genesis Healthcare.

Rusty was born in Washington, D.C. on September 5, 1949 and raised in Pomfret, Maryland. He was the sixth of seven children of William Augustine Sr. "Gus" and...

Jun 3, 2020

Jean Prestolla Dyson-King, 78 of La Plata, Maryland.

Jean Prestolla Dyson-King was born on March 5 th , 1942 to her parents, the late Thomas R. Dyson and Catherine L. Dyson in Washington D.C. She relocated to Dyson Lane in Accokeek, Maryland in 1952. Jean received her education in Prince Georges County Public Schools. She accepted Christ...

Jun 1, 2020

Gertrude LaMay Hatton (Age 76) of Washington, DC.

Gertrude LaMay Hatton was born on August 19, 1943, in Maryland Point, Maryland, to James Oliver Tibbs and Nellie E. Washington. She was the 12 th born of 13 children and was affectionately known as "Diddie" by her family and friends.

Diddie lost her mother at the...

May 31, 2020

Louis Hillard, MSG US Army (RET.) 87 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

JOURNEY OF LIFE

Louis was born Sunday, July 3, 1932 in Santee, South Carolina.  He was the son of John T. Hillard and Maria Mallard Hillard and was the oldest of seven children.

Louis accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and...

May 25, 2020

CURTIS, JEROME WILLIAM SR., 80 OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND.

Jerome William Curtis Sr., was born on April 15, 1940 in Oakville, Maryland, he entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 25, 2020 (Memorial Day) at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, LaPlata, Maryland.

The only son of the late Jerome and Rosie Adele...

May 17, 2020

Jerome Howard (Age 74) of Oxon Hill, Maryland

Jerome 'Pops' Howard departed this life on May 17, 2020.  Jerome was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 19, 1945. He was the first of four children born to the late Albertha Richardson.  Jerome was raised by his late Great Uncle Evert and Aunt Hattie Howard on a crop...

May 17, 2020

Ruth Ann King (Age 78) of Bryans Road Maryland.

Missionary Ruth Ann Ferrell King was born on July 19, 1941 to her parents, Aleatha L. Dixon, and John Ferrell.   She was called to take her place in Glory on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland.

Ruth Ann grew...

May 13, 2020

Marsha Ann Stewart (Age 71) of Waldorf, MD

On May 13, 2020, Marsha Ann Stewart peacefully passed away. Devoted wife of the late Robert F. Stewart, Jr.,; beloved mother of Crystal, Donald, Donyea and De'Lonta Wills; loving sister of Mary Alice, Dorothy, Christine, Janice (Steve), Paul, Clifford, Kenneth (Angie) and Anthony. She is also survived by nine...

May 12, 2020

Myers, Edna Melissa (Age 83) of Indian Head, Maryland

Edna "Melissa" Myers of Bryans Road, Maryland, departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Brandywine Nursing Home in Wilmington, Delaware after a brief illness.  She was born on September 6, 1936 to the late Theodore Oliver Stringer Sr. and Florenda Sofia Dyson Stringer, the second...

May 11, 2020

Delores Elaine (Moss) Hill, 91 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

The Precious Life of Delores Elaine Hill

"It's not what we gain, but what we give that measures the worth of life we live."

On May 11, 2020, Delores Elaine Hill was called home to be with the Lord.  Delores, daughter of the late...

May 9, 2020

Datcher, Charles Sydney (Age 73) of Suitland, Maryland

Charles Sydney Datcher, affectionately known as "Boy Roy", was born to the late William Frances Datcher and the late Azell Dorothy Gutrick, August 18, 1946, in Charles County, MD.  He received his heavenly wings on Saturday, May 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Boy Roy was...

May 8, 2020

Joyce Launice King, 53 of Waldorf, formerly of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Joyce Launice King was born, Monday, November 7, 1966 in Washington DC to the late Leroy T., Sr. and Octavia J. King.

Joyce was granted her angel wings on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland.

She...

May 8, 2020

Mary Glady's Coates (Age 72) of Waldorf, Maryland.

Mary Glady's Coates, affectionately known as Glady's and Ms. Glady's by many, transitioned into eternal peace on Friday May 8, 2020. Glady's was educated in the Charles County Public School System. Glady's is the daughter of the late Henrietta Ford and Joseph Kelly.  In September 1966, Glady's married Paul...

May 7, 2020

ROSIER, JAMES LOUIS, SR. (AGE 82) OF INDIAN HEAD, MD

James, known as "Pop" to many, was born August 13, 1937 to the late Louise and Joseph K. Rosier in LaPlata, Maryland.

At an early age, James was baptized into the Catholic faith. James grew up attending Charles County public schools until he followed his...

May 7, 2020

Cynthia E. Medley (Age 53) of Oxon Hill, MD

On Thursday, May 7, 2020, Cynthia Medley transitioned to eternal life in Clinton, Maryland.

Viewing 9:00 am until time of Private Services at  11:00 am, on Friday, May 22, 2020, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640

Interment, St. Mary's...