Obituaries

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...

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 ...