Obituaries

Jun 27, 2019

Andre' Dumont Fleurival (Age 84) of Baltimore, Maryland.

Andre Dumont Fleurival, "Papi," as we all lovingly addressed him, was born October 22, 1934 in Leogane, Haiti. He departed this earth on June 27, 2019. Andre was the son of the late Lagrace Fleurival and Aurel Fleurival.

Papi married the love of his life, the late...

Jun 26, 2019

Carolina Purnell (Age 67) of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Easton Maryland, Carolina Purnell suddenly transitioned to eternal rest.

Her Viewing will be, 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20740, Mass of Christian Burial,...

Jun 26, 2019

Corey Darnell Johnson, Jr. "CJ", 28, of Accokeek, Maryland.

Corey "CJ" Darnell Johnson Jr. was born, October 9, 1990 in La Plata, Maryland to Sherene "Mickey" Johnson and Corey Darnell Johnson, Sr. He entered into eternal life on June 26, 2019.

CJ received his education from both Charles and Prince Georges County Public Schools. He...

Jun 23, 2019

Keith Fitzgerald Williams (Age 52) of Forestville, Maryland.

Keith Fitzgerald Williams was born on November 21, 1966 to the late Gloria Williams in Brooklyn, New York. He went to his heavenly home on June 23, 2019.

Shortly after his birth, Keith was relocated, along with his siblings to Washington, D.C. his mothers' place of birth....

Jun 22, 2019

Charles Henry Colvin, 85 of La Plata, Maryland.

Peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home in La Plata, Maryland, Charles Henry Colvin transitioned to eternal life.  The beloved husband of Audrey M. Colvin; devoted father of Sheree Benita Colvin and the late Cheryl Adelia Rogers; doting grandfather of two granddaughters, Tenisha Mone`Vest and Shannon Michelle...

Jun 21, 2019

Albert Lewis Heard (Age 94) of Welcome, Maryland.

Albert Lewis Heard, son of the late John Louis and Helen Dodson Heard, departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the age of 94. Born August 30, 1924 in Hilltop, MD, Albert, fondly known as "Bigman" was the third eldest of nine siblings.

Bigman was...

Jun 19, 2019

Geraldine Lillian Nichols (Age 75) of Fort Washington, Maryland.

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital, Geraldine Nichols peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church, 11700 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744....

Jun 16, 2019

Winnie Maryann (Lee) Fox (Age 95) of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Early Sunday morning on June 16, 2019, at her home in Port Tobacco, Maryland, Winnie Fox peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

Her Viewing will be, 9:00 am, until Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am, Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 7865 Port...

Jun 10, 2019

James Roscoe Marshall (Age 67) of Clinton, Maryland.

James Roscoe Marshall, known as "Jimmy" to family and friends, born December 29, 1951, and departed this life Monday, June 10, 2019. Son of Gloria M. Marshall and the late Overton Roscoe "Amos" Marshall. James is survived by his daughter Sharonette Posey, grandchildren DeAndre Posey, Dierre Maxwell, Stephen Barnes,...

Jun 3, 2019

Thelma Jeanette (Dent) Montgomery, 90 of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

On Monday, June 3, 2019, one of God's Angels spread her wings and took flight at Sagepoint Senior Living Services in La Plata, Maryland, surrounded by family.  The Angel said, "the Lord has sent for you," Mom whispered, "Lord, I'm ready."  So she put her hand in the Master's...

May 30, 2019

Annie Carolyn (Reaves) Simons (Age 76) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

On Thursday May 30, 2019, Annie Carolyn (Reaves) Simons was called home to be with the Lord. She was a lovable person and left a huge impact on everyone she knew. Annie is survived by daughter, Sonja Simons, and grandchildren, Ashley Simons and Jordan Teixeira. She leaves...

May 28, 2019

Louis S. Jenifer, 86, of San Ramon, California and Fort Washington, Maryland.

Louis Summer Jenifer, more affectionately called "Chic" was born, September 6, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Louis Hamilton and Clarice Marie (Chapman) Jenifer.

He graduated from Pomonkey High School in Pomonkey, Maryland and was drafted out of high school, April 10, 1951 to...

May 27, 2019

Margie Jeanette Colbert, 72 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Life Reflection

Margie Jeanette Colbert daughter of Earl and Florence Colbert was born October 9, 1946 in Chapel Hill, Maryland.  On May 27, 2019, Margie received her call from God to come home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Margie...

May 20, 2019

Mary West (Williams) Porter, 79 of Clinton, Maryland.

Obituary

Mrs. Mary Porter was born December 10, 1939 to James and Margina Williams in Wallace, NC.   She attended Charity High School in Rose Hill North, Carolina.  Shortly thereafter, she married Fred Porter and moved to New York.  They were united in marriage for over...

May 20, 2019

Marion A. Butler  (Age 87) of Accokeek, Maryland.

Marion A. Butler was born June 29, 1931 to the late Elizabeth Mary Brown and James Cecil Brown in Accokeek, Md.

Marion received her formal education in the Charles County and Prince Georges County Public School systems, where she graduated from Pomonkey High School. After graduation, she...

May 14, 2019

Jasen Terrance Swann (Age 63) of Manasses, Virginia.

On July 20, 1955 in Washington, D.C., Agnes Carolyn Carter Swann and James Terrance Swann welcomed another member to their family and named him Jasen Terrance Swann.

Jasen was raised in Charles County, Maryland where he attended school. He was a wizard with computers and loved fishing,...

May 9, 2019

Janette Mary Harrison, 92 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

The Obituary

Janette Mary Harrison (aged 92), of Upper Marlboro, MD, was born on March 4, 1927 to the late Edward and Marion Brooks in Washington, D.C.  She departed this life after a brief illness on May 9, 2019, at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Janette...

May 8, 2019

Ida Sharonda Hemsley (Age 38) of White Plains, Maryland.

Ida Sharonda Hemsley of White Plains, Maryland was born November 8, 1980, to parents of Robin Ann and Ferdinand Hemsley.  Ida was a beautiful quiet soul who did not talk much, but who always showed a huge smile that would lighten a room.  Ida loved spending time with...

May 3, 2019

Hope Henson Lee, 80 of Clinton, Maryland.

Peacefully, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Bridge Point Hospital - National Harbor, Washington, DC, Hope Lee peacefully transitioned to eternal life.  Beloved wife of Dennis E. Lee; devoted mother of John-Michael Parker (Kyle). Also surviving are step-children, Pamela Lee, Dennis T. Lee, Raymond Lee and Keith Woods; grandchildren, great...

Apr 27, 2019

Betty Jean (Washington) Butler, 75, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland, Betty Jean Butler peacefully transitioned to eternal life.

Betty was the wife of the late Charles L. Butler, Sr.; Mother of Jerry Lyles, Sharon Butler Miller and Charles L. Butler, Jr. Also surviving are...