Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Helen Lillian Maphis (Age 79) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Helen Lillian Maphis, affectionately known as "Hel" was born on December 11, 1939 in Falls Church, VA.  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, the late Arthur Franklin and the late Pauline Lillian Maphis. She departed this life on January 24, 2019 surrounded by family at Southern...

Jan 23, 2019

Charles Edward Simpson, Jr. "Mickey" (Age 54) of Waldorf, Maryland.

On April 30, 1964, Creator God decided to do something extraordinary in the lives of Joan and Charles Edward Simpson, Sr. Creator appointed, anointed and blessed them with an amazing, strong and noble son, Charles Edward Simpson, Jr., aka, "Lil Mickey."

Born in La Plata,...

Jan 23, 2019

Mary Helen (Johnson) Newman, 86 of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland, Mary Helen Newman departed this life and entered a life of eternal peace.

Mary also known to family and friends as "Baby Helen" was born January 16, 1933 in...

Jan 4, 2019

Margaret Estelle Savoy, 91 of La Plata, Maryland

Margaret Estelle Savoy, daughter of the late William and Mamie Savoy, departed this life January 4, 2019, at Genesis Health Center in LaPlata MD.

Estelle's education was interrupted at an early age to care for many infirmed and sick relatives. That is the type of person that...

Jan 1, 2019

Raina Kyana (Owens) McAllister, 40 of Waldorf, Maryland.

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Raina McAllister peacefully entered into eternal rest at her home in Waldorf, Maryland.

Viewing, 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Dec 31, 2018

Phillip "Daryll" Claydaryll Payne (Age 67) of Fort Washington, Maryland.

On Monday, December 31, 2018 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Phillip Payne peacefully entered into eternal rest.

Viewing, 9:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Westphalia United Methodist Church, 9363 D'Arcy Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774.

Interment,...

Dec 30, 2018

Marie Lorraine Marbury (Age 66) of Waldorf, Maryland.

Marie Lorraine Marbury, affectionately known to family and friends as "Lorraine" or "Rainey" was born on June 10, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to Elizabeth Eulalia and the late Bernard Elush "Sonny" Thompson.

"Rainey" was a 1970 graduate of Lackey High School. On June 2, 1973 she married...

Dec 29, 2018

Virginia Dolores Randolph, 84 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee.

On August 4, 1934 in Aiken, South Carolina, Virginia Dolores Baylock was born to C.W. James and Ethel Justus.

Virginia, affectionately called Ginny by family and friends, was a Deaconess in the Trinity Seventh Day Adventist Church located in Knoxville, Tennessee. She enjoyed going...

Dec 28, 2018

Mildred Theresa (Medley) Connelly Johnson, 68 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018, surrounded by her family, Mildred T. Johnson, more affectionately called Millie transitioned to eternal life, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

Mildred was the wife of the late Sterling Johnson, daughter of the late James and Laura Lee Medley...

Dec 28, 2018

James Nathaniel Wills, 80 of La Plata, Maryland.

James Nathaniel Wills "Sonny" was born January 10, 1938 in Faulkner, Maryland.  He departed this life Friday, December 28, 2018.

James was born to Earlean Bertha Wills and William Francis Wills who preceded him in death.

James married June Elizabeth Prout on September 5, 1964...

Dec 28, 2018

Maria Elizabeth (Martinez) Hayes, 54 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Maria was born to Carlos and Catalina Martinez on February 3, 1964 in Bronx, NY. Maria was the second oldest of four daughters and had a happy childhood along with her sisters: Angie, Millie and Anette. She enjoyed school, friends, attended religious classes following the Catholic religion and in...

Dec 22, 2018

Ulanda Maria Williams (Age 60) of Washington, DC.

Ulanda Maria Williams was suddenly called to rest, Saturday, December 22, 2018; the second of six siblings; born to Nicholas Williams, Sr., and the late Gloria M. Fuller Williams.

A native Washingtonian; the family later moved to New York City.  When the family returned to...

Dec 20, 2018

Herbert Michael Howard , son of the late William Howard and Bernice Brown of Rock Castle, Virginia, departed this world to join the love of his life, Salome Ann Freeman Howard, on December 20, 2018.

Born on November 2, 1926, almost a century ago, Herb received his diploma from Pocahontas High School in Powhatan, Virginia. ...

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Saundra Mary White entered into eternal life to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on December 14, 2018 at 7:43 am at Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf, MD.

Saundra Mary White was born on July 14, 1950 to the late Emily Elizabeth Hayes and Homer Hayes, Jr. She was the oldest of...

Dec 12, 2018

Anthony V. Thompson, 45 of Waldorf, Maryland peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday December 12, 2018.

Viewing will be held Friday, December 28, 2018, 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m., St. John's Evangelistic Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, Maryland 20735.

Interment 12:30 p.m., Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton,...

Dec 9, 2018

Dorothy Marie (Makle) Swann, 86 of Indian Head (Pisgah), Maryland.

On December 9, 2018, the family said goodbye to Dorothy, age 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Born in Gallant Green, near Hughesville, Dorothy spent her life in Maryland where she married Neale Swann and raised her children and grandchild. Devoted to raising her...

Dec 1, 2018

Robert Maurice Montgomery, 80 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

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Robert (Bob) Maurice Montgomery , son of Maybelle Vernice (Colbert) Montgomery and Ernest Lawrence Montgomery, was born September 28, 1938 in Washington, DC.  Bob was the 5th of 7 children. He transitioned from this life on Saturday, December...

Nov 28, 2018

James Louis Milstead (Age 77) of Newburg, Maryland.

James Louis Milstead was born March 17, 1941 to the late William Milstead and Eva Gutrick Milstead in Nanjemoy, Maryland. He was educated in the Charles County Public School System.

James was employed by Bob Decker Construction Company for more than 20 years. He held the positions...

Nov 24, 2018

Atiyah Angelique Stewart (Age 37) of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, Atiyah Stewart peacefully transitioned to eternal rest at her home in Indian Head, Maryland. Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744. Interment, Heritage ...

Nov 19, 2018

Antonio Roberto DaCosta, 55 of Capitol Heights, Maryland. Early Monday morning, November 19, 2018 at his home in Capitol Heights, Maryland, Antonio Roberto DaCosta, more affectionately called Tony, transitioned to eternal life. Memorial Service, 12 noon, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Sartik's, 7670 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, Maryland 20646.

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