Obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

Sherra Nell Nelson, age 86, of Bryans Road, Maryland

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Sherra Nelson peacefully transitioned to eternal rest at her home.

Her Viewing will be 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 2645 Marshall Hall Road, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616.

Interment,...

Aug 17, 2025

McKeiver, Kevin L. (Age 58) of District Heights, Maryland

Kevin L. McKeiver was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He peacefully transitioned on August 17, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Ronald T. McKeiver Sr. and Yvonne F. McKeiver on April...

Aug 14, 2025

Zaycier Darren Williams (Infant)

Peacfully transitioned on August 14, 2025.

Viewing 10:00 am, Thursday, August 28, 2025 until start of Services at 11in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

On Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00 am, Please make sure when viewing the services that...

Aug 12, 2025

Jonathan "Gentle Giant" Moore of Fort Washington, MD transitioned August 12, 2025.

A Life To Remember

The Moore Family with heavy hearts announce that their son, father, nephew, and friend peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2025.

Jonathan Ty'Ree was born on February 7, 1986 to the parentage of Emily Ree...

Aug 11, 2025

Mary Jane Butler, 73 of Forestville, Maryland.

Mary Jane Butler was born, October 16, 1951.  The daughter of the late John Walter and Mary Lucille Thompson departed this life on Monday, August 11, 2025.  She was the fifth of eleven children.

Mary Jane received her early education in the Charles County Public School System in...

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Ruth Thompson of Welcome, MD transitioned August 6, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, MD.

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Aug 5, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Matilda Josephine Simms, 103, of Burkittsville, Maryland, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter and her husband, Kimberly and Thomas Marshall.  Born on October 17, 1921, in Burkittsville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Mary Graham Henderson and Daniel Benjamin Henderson.  She was the...

Jul 31, 2025

Agnes Elizabeth Colbert Washington was born July 11, 1936, and was raised in Chapel Hill, MD. Her parents were the late William Harrison Colbert and Annie Elizabeth Colbert. She is the first of six siblings: three girls and three boys. She was baptized at Grace United Methodist Church. Agnes was educated in The Prince George's County School System and...

Jul 31, 2025

Rosslyn D. Travers of La Plata, MD transitioned July 31, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, August 12th from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. ...

Jul 30, 2025

Elizabeth Irene (Proctor) Swann, 90 of Bryans Road, Maryland.

Elizabeth Irene Swann was born to James Clinton Proctor and Margaret (Savoy) Proctor on December 20, 1934.  She was the 8th child of eleven children.

Liz (as some referred to her) was married to the late William Leroy Swann in December of 1952. Together they raised...

Jul 27, 2025

ALSTON, MARY ELLIS (AGE 92) OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Mary Ellis Alston quietly entered into her eternal rest while at George Washington University Hospital.  She is survived by her loving and devoted children.  Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends.

To view the funeral program of Ms. Alston...

Jul 26, 2025

David Harris, 83 of Clinton, Maryland.

Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Mathew 5:4

David Harris, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at home. Born on January 3, 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Fannie Mae...

Jul 9, 2025

Lillian Marie Proctor, Age 77 of Port Tobacco, Maryland

Lillian Marie Proctor ,born on December 13, 1947, in Charles County, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on July 9, 2025. She was the youngest girl born to Robert Sherman Proctor and Jane (Keys) Proctor. Lillian had eight brothers (John, Jerome "Shoemaker", Roland, Augustus "Gus", James "Jimmy", William...

Jul 9, 2025

William M. Savoy of Bryans Road, MD transitioned July 9, 2025.

Wiiliam was born on April 5th, 1953, in Washington, DC to the Late Richard "Ray" Savoy, and Hazel Savoy. He was one of fifteen children in the union of his parents. He attended school up until the seventh grade, which he then decided to do to...

Jul 5, 2025

Dawn Nicole Atlee-Carter, 48, of Trussville, Alabama (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), peacefully transitioned to everlasting life on July 5, 2025.

Dawn was born on March 3, 1977, in Washington, D.C., to the late Ronald G. Atlee and the late Cynthia D. Atlee. She attended Grace Baptist preschool in Bryans Road, MD, and received her early education in...

Jul 3, 2025

Helen Treader Dotson, age 81 of Indian Head, Maryland

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Helen Dotson peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at her residence.

Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. ...

Jul 1, 2025

Helen Patricia (Wills) Washington, 79 of Clinton, Maryland.

Her Story

Helen Patricia Wills Washington of Clinton, Maryland, affectionately known as Nanna, Pat or Patsy (and to some, Sook) was called to her Heavenly home Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Pat was born February 7, 1946...

Jun 27, 2025

Margaret Lucille Ann Harris, Age 95 of Washington, DC

Margaret Lucille Ann Harris, 95, of Washington, DC, affectionately known as "Peaches", was born on March 14, 1930, in Piscataway, Maryland to the late Grace Edna Middleton and Joseph Clagett. Margaret was one of ten children and was educated in the Prince George's County School System.

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