Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Mary Eleanore (Coates Smallwood) Lyles, 84 of La Plata, Maryland.

January 02, 1935 – July 16, 2019

Mary Eleanore Lyles, 84, of La Plata, Maryland, transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland.  She was born, January 02, 1935, in Hughesville, Maryland to the late Grant...

Jul 14, 2019

Willie Arthur Washington, Jr. (Age 46) of La Plata, Maryland.

Live Life and Leave a Legacy…

Willie Arthur Washington, Jr. received his wings on July 14, 2019, in LaPlata, Maryland, at the age of 46.

Willie was a father, son, brother, friend and mentor.  Also known as Soul, Sage, or Big Will, he...

Jul 10, 2019

Tina Marie Hutchins-Robinson, 53 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Tina Marie Hutchins-Robinson exemplified a bonding love for her family.  She loved life and was faithful to her God.  Her celebration of life was endearing, untiring and energizing in a continuous manner.  She loved to dance and sing. There was not a given day in which she was not...

Jul 9, 2019

Henry Edward Jamieson, Sr. (Age 76) of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Henry was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, McConchie and served as an alter boy. He didn't like to miss or run late for church and regularly attended Mass. In his later years he also attended St. Peter's Church in Waldorf until his health began to...

Jul 6, 2019

Gerald Alan Lee, 66 of Evans, Georgia.

Gerald Alan Lee departed this life peacefully on July 6, 2019 at his beloved Lee Ranch in Social Circle, Georgia. He was born on May 25th, 1953 in Washington D.C. to the late James Edward Lee and Elfrieda Mabel Lee. He is predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Rubia...

Jul 5, 2019

Louis Jerome Wood (Age 58) of Charlotte Hall, Maryland

On Friday, July 5, 2019 in La Plata, Maryland, Louis Wood peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

His Viewing will be, 9:15 am until 10:15 am, Thursday, July 11, 2019 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am at St. Joseph...

Jul 1, 2019

Neale Adrian Swann (Age 85) of Indian Head, Maryland.

On July 1, 2019, the family said goodbye to Neale, age 85, a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Indian Head, Neale spent his life in Maryland as did his loving wife, Dorothy, who preceded him in death just seven months ago.

Both...

Jun 28, 2019

Maurice Williams, Jr. (Age 46) of Washington, DC

Maurice Williams, Jr. was born April 20, 1973 in Prince George's County Maryland to Harriette and Maurice Williams, Sr. Maurice, also affectionately known as "Moe," "Lil Reese," or, "Reese"  was called home June 27, 2019.

Maurice was educated in the District of Columbia Public School System and...

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...