Obituaries

May 6, 2020

CHESLEY, ARLINE ETHEL (AGE 78) OF LAPLATA, MARYLAND

Arline Ethel Johns Chesley, 78 years old, was born in Philadelphia, PA to James Aaron Johns, Sr. and Margret Ethel Boggs Johns (both deceased). Arline, her brother, James "Jimmy" Johns, Jr. and sister, Patricia "Patsy" Chesley moved to MD in 1947. Arline, although a year older than Patsy attended...

May 6, 2020

Sylvia Ann (Proctor) Bannister, 74 of Welcome, Maryland.

A Celebration of life for

SYLVIA ANN PROCTOR-BANNISTER

On September 13, 1945, Sylvia Ann Proctor, was born in Port Tobacco, MD. She was raised and loved by her parents, the late Henry and Catherine Riley.

Sylvia was educated in...

May 4, 2020

Mary Catherine (Reese) Buford, 80 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Profile of Life

Mary Catherine Buford (Reese) , 80 of Upper Marlboro, MD, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020.  She was born on April 13, 1940 to the late Mildred Reese and was raised lovely by her late...

May 3, 2020

Adams, David Michael (Age 73) of Waldorf, MD

David M. Adams was suddenly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 3, 2020. David was affectionately known as "Dave", and he was born on December 7, 1946 in Washington, DC. He was raised by the late George Colbert...

Apr 29, 2020

George Albert Dyson, Jr., 78 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Celebrating the Life of George Albert Dyson, Jr.

September 1, 1941 – April 29, 2020

"A Life Well Lived… No Regrets…"

GOD in his infinite wisdom and divine love, called from our midst the...

Apr 28, 2020

Yvonne (Thornton) Neal, 87 of Manassas, Virginia.

Yvonne's Journey...

Yvonne Thornton Neal was the youngest baby girl, born Thursday, May 19, 1932, in Ashburn, Virginia, to James Edgar and Sarah (Jackson) Thornton.

She received her childhood education at the one-room Colored School in Ashburn, Virginia. As one of the few surviving students, she...

Apr 28, 2020

Brenda Ann (Wills) Bivins (Age 67) of La Plata, Maryland

Brenda Ann (Wills) Bivins was born December 16, 1952, to the late William C and Jennie C Wills.  Brenda transitioned into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

After more than 40 years of dedicated and faithful service with Charles...

Apr 24, 2020

Margie Ellen (Adams) Posey, 85 of Landover, Maryland formerly of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Friday, April 24, 2020, Margie Adams Posey (Age 85), formerly of Indian Head, Maryland, quietly transitioned to eternal life at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.  Margie was born and raised in Malcolm, Maryland to John Francis and Mary Inez McPherson Adams. ...

Apr 23, 2020

Eugene Spruell, (Age 91) of Indian Head, Maryland

Eugene Spruell peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Thursday April 23, 2020.

Interment Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:00 a.m. Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia 22172

Apr 21, 2020

John Wesley Thompson, 99 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Obituary

John W. Thompson of Port Tobacco, Maryland departed his earthly life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born on July 8, 1920 to the late James Ulysses and Prudence Richmond Graham Thompson.  He was the 4th of 8 children. He received...

Apr 19, 2020

Quarles, Judy Elizabeth Denise (Age 62) of Waldorf, Maryland

On June 21, 1957, a bouncing baby girl was born at Freeman's Hospital in Washington, D.C. to James A. and Theresa Yvonne (Jamieson) Quarles.  This little girl was named Judy Denise Quarles.  When Judy was to be baptized into the Catholic faith, Theresa was told by the priest...

Apr 17, 2020

Jacqueline Pettie-Lucas (Age 72) of Flushing, New York

She gave with no bounds; whether it was a meal, a hug or infectious joy, she greeted the world with her warm smile and knowing eyes.  With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jackie, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She left us on April ...

Apr 14, 2020

Shantel Monique Bright, 34 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Obituary

Shantel Monique Bright affectionately known as Telly, the daughter of the late Alice Maureen (Bush) Baruwa and Dean Bright was born on May 3, 1985 in Cheverly, MD. Shantel attended Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Prince George's County Public Schools where she ultimately graduated from...

Apr 12, 2020

Washington,Thurman Joseph (Age 71) of Indian Head, Maryland

Thurman Joseph Washington was born on June 25, 1948 to the late Henry Sylvester and Annie Aline Washington in Bryans Road, Maryland. On April 12, 2020, he peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.

Thurman was educated in the Charles County public schools and attended Pomonkey High School. He...

Apr 11, 2020

Cynthia Whiting, 66, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on April 11 th , 2020. Born on January 11 th , 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the eldest daughter of Commodore and Ruth McLean.

On July 25 th , 1980, Cynthia married Robert Whiting in Philadelphia, PA. Cynthia enjoyed singing, dancing, and music. She was on the...

Apr 10, 2020

Phillip Datcher (Age 95) of Washington, DC

Brother Phillip Datcher lived to see the blessed age of 95. He slipped peacefully from earth to Glory on Friday, April 10, 2020 at George Washington University Hospital. Phillip was born in Nanjemoy, Maryland on May 26, 1924, to the late Sydney and Mary (Thomas) Datcher.

Phillip received...

Apr 9, 2020

JAMIESON, BRENDA DIANE (AGE 73) OF MARSHALL CORNER, MARYLAND

Brenda Diane Posey was born on November 11, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to the late Randolph and Edna Mae Posey Holmes.  She was educated in Charles County, Maryland and attended and graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1964.

Brenda met and later married Melvin Jamieson on...

Apr 8, 2020

Newman, Dorothy E. (Age 74) of Indian Head, Maryland

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Dorothy Elizabeth Newman of Indian Head, Maryland, loving mother of Lawrence, Emmitt, and Elizabeth Newman, quietly transitioned to eternal life at the University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center.

Her services are being held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Sacred...

Apr 8, 2020

Eugene Francis Johnson, Sr., 82 of Brandywine, Maryland formerly of Indian Head, Maryland.

Obituary

Eugene Francis Johnson Sr. was born, January 1, 1938 to the Viola Mary Johnson and George Leo Ford in Indian Head, Maryland.

He was educated in the Charles County public school system and was a construction worker...

Apr 6, 2020

Irene Veronica (Simmons) Gray, 98 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Obituary

Irene Veronica (Simmons) Gray, lovingly known as Puddin, was the third youngest of six children born to Viola and Benjamin Simmons, Tuesday, November 22, 1921, in Indian Head Maryland.

She was a faithful and lifetime parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea...