Obituaries

Oct 29, 2018

Jackson, Phillip Edward of Washington, D.C. (Age 35) On Monday, October 29, 2018, Phillip E. Jackson of Washington, D.C. suddenly transitioned into eternal life. He is survived by a loving family and friends. His viewing will be held from 9am until time of service 10am, Monday, November 5, 2018, Christ Kingdom Church, 6809 District Heights Parkway, District Heights, Maryland 20747....

Oct 29, 2018

Charles Russell Lee, 86 of Newburg, Maryland formerly of Washington,D.C.

Obituary

Charles Russell Lee was born in La Plata, Maryland, to Jack and Bessie Lee on December 14, 1931, to a family of 7 boys and 3 girls.  He was the first in his family to attend college. While attending Bel Alton High School, he was very...

Oct 26, 2018

Grant Woodrow Baker, Jr., 77 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Obituary Grant Woodrow Baker, Jr ., was born March 15, 1941 in Rison, Maryland to the Late Grant Woodrow Baker, Sr. and Mabel (Travers) Baker. Later, he moved to the "Perry Wright Projects aka "Woodland Village", in Indian Head, Maryland.

He entered into eternal...

Oct 26, 2018

Henry Stanley Proctor, Sr., 75 of Marbury, Maryland. Peacefully on Friday evening, October 26, 2018 at the home of his niece in Marbury, Maryland, Henry Stanley Proctor, Sr. transitioned to eternal life. Viewing, 10:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland.  Interment,...

Oct 18, 2018

Bertha Ernestine Moore (Age 69) of Washington, DC.

Bertha Ernestine Moore, 69, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on October 18, 2018 at 05:46 p.m. at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. She was a woman that was radiated with love, laughter and happiness.

Bertha was born on August 25, 1949 in Wilson County, North...

Oct 18, 2018

Valerie Florence (Dorsey) Washington, 80 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Obituary Valerie Florence Washington, 80, departed this life on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland and entered a life of eternal peace.

Valerie was born to the late Amos and Emma Dorsey on October 20, 1937 in Washington DC. She was educated...

Oct 16, 2018

Viola Vera (Johnson) White (Age 90) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

On October 16, 2018, the Lord called you home to his final resting place after a lengthy illness. Viola Vera Johnson White was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Hester Johnson. She was one of twelve children; Leon (deceased), Marylene (deceased), Lillian (deceased) Charles (deceased), Minnie (deceased),...

Oct 11, 2018

LEE, ELFRIEDA MABEL (AGE 96) OF WASHINGTON, DC Elfrieda Mabel Lee departed this life peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC.  She was born on August 7, 1922  in Charles County, Maryland to the late Charles W. Atlee, Sr. and Mable I. Atlee.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, James...

Oct 10, 2018

1st Lady Emeritus, Deaconess Margaret Ellen Chapman of Waldorf, Maryland. On October 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Chapman peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744.  Interment, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 4001...

Oct 8, 2018

Joseph Nathaniel Proctor, Sr., was born on March 14, 1931 in Pomfret, Maryland to William Raymond Proctor and Mary Omie (Queen) Proctor.  Joseph was the youngest of seven children from this union. On October 8, 2018, Joseph peacefully answered God's call to his heavenly home from his daughter Stephanie and son-in-law James' home in Mundelein, Illinois.

Joseph...

Oct 3, 2018

Obituary of John Arthello Anderson

John (Andy) Arthello Anderson (also affectionately known as Thella), 66, of Pomfret, Maryland went to be with his Lord after a long struggle with cancer, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018.

John was born February 25, 1952 in Issue, Maryland to Willard L. and...

Sep 14, 2018

Luella Brunson (Age 86) of Waldorf, Maryland.

Luella Graham Brunson was born on April 21, 1932 to the late Arthur Graham and  Hattie Mae Roberts in Erwin, North Carolina. The Lord called her to eternal rest at her  home on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Waldorf, Maryland.

Luella was raised in a Christian home by Charlie Edward...

Sep 11, 2018

Thomas Lee Short, 69 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at home with family in Fort Washington, MD, Thomas Lee Short transitioned to eternal life. Thomas is the beloved husband of the late Rebecca E. Short.  He is survived by his children, Tarsha Johnson, Tia Mckisset (Maurice), Tammy Parker, Kelvin  Rascoe,  Donte  (Kapi) ...

Sep 9, 2018

Mabel Benoit Bailey (Age 91) of White Plains, Maryland.

Mabel Benoit Bailey of White Plains, Maryland, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, born January 1, 1927, peacefully transitioned early in the morning September 9, 2018. Survived by a loving son, Robert Timothy Benoit, Jr., two adoring sisters, Constance Snowden and Yvonne Collins, 5 loving grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren,...

Sep 1, 2018

Fred Lee Lancaster Carter, II (Age 71) of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Fred Lee Lancaster Carter, II was born July 28, 1947, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.  Fred was the fourth of five children and the only son born to the late Fred, Sr. and Juanita Bailey Carter.

Fred was a man of few words who...

Aug 31, 2018

Betty Mae (Gaskins) Thornton, 95 of Washington, D.C.

Betty Gaskins Thornton was the daughter of William Harrison Gaskins and Rosa Whiting Gaskins.  She was born in Ashburn, Virginia, July 7, 1923, the second of three children.  Both her siblings, Vincent Gaskins and Louise Bowles, predeceased her.

Betty was baptized by Reverend James Newman at Zion Baptist Church...