Obituaries

Aug 16, 2018

Clinton Edward Carter, Jr., 67 of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Clinton Edward Carter, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Butch," was born June 1, 1951 to the late Helen and Clinton Carter, Sr. in Brooklyn, New York.

For a short season, Butch was in the U.S. Air Force but found that he was better suited for civilian...

Aug 13, 2018

Archie Leroy Posey (Age 73) of Nanjemoy, Maryland. On Monday, August 13, 2018 at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland, Archie Posey peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. His Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Thursday, August 23, 2018, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Aug 13, 2018

Anita Laverne Thompson (Age 63) of Waldorf, Maryland.

On January 5, 1955, Anita Laverne Thompson, was born to the late John Earl Thompson, Sr. and Mary Eleanor Proctor in Washington, DC.

Anita was affectionately known as "Nita" by family and friends. She was a feisty individual and loved hanging out with family.   She especially enjoyed her granddaughter,...

Aug 4, 2018

Laura Marie (Johnson) Jones (Age 92) of Indian Head, Maryland.

Laura Marie Jones transitioned to eternal rest on August 4, 2018 at 2:45 pm. Mom was baptized at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Faith in San Antonio, Texas, many years ago.

Mom regularly attended Mass with our father Newton E. Jones, deceased. Mom was an avid reader and...

Aug 3, 2018

Sandra Malbuen (Garlic) Brown (Age 72) of Suitland, Maryland.

On Friday, August 3, 2018, the thunderstorm stopped and the sun began to shine. Surrounded by her siblings, daughter, grand and great granddaughters, she peacefully exchanged this life for eternity with Jesus!

The sixth of eleven children, Sandra Malbuen "Malberine" Garlic was born to the late Robert N....

Aug 2, 2018

Yvonne Bernadette (Jones) Brooks, 68 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

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Yvonne Jones Brooks was born in Accokeek, MD on April 20, 1950 to Mary Eleanor Jones and the late Harry Bernard Jones.

Yvonne was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church which she faithfully attended until she was called home.  Yvonne...

Aug 2, 2018

Audrey Mae (Marshall) Briscoe, 86 of Fort Washington, Maryland. Obituary for Audrey Briscoe Reflections, Audrey Mae Briscoe was born on July 29, 1932 to the late Bernard and Janie Marshall. On August 2, 2018, she peacefully passed away at her home in Fort Washington, MD after a brief illness where she was surrounded by family. Audrey was one of...

Jul 30, 2018

Beatrice Naomi Juanita Hiers, affectionately known as "Bessie" by family and "Bea" by her close friends, was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Foster and Isabelle Dorsey Hiers, on February 26, 1958 in Washington, DC. At a young age, Beatrice accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and demonstrated her Love for Christ in how she...

Jul 28, 2018

Arthur Marshall Washington (Age 91) of Marbury, Maryland.

Arthur M. Washington peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on July 28, 2018, at Genesis Nursing Home in LaPlata, MD. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Riverside, Maryland. Born to the late Arthur and Mary Francis Washington.

Marshall attended Charles County public schools. He worked at...

Jul 20, 2018

Ruth Pauline Jackson (79) of Indian Head, Maryland.

Ruth was called home, Friday, July 20, 2018. Although it is heartbreaking for those who loved and needed her, it was time, as it was God's plan. Ruth Pauline Williams, an only child, was born to Paul and Ruth Williams in Rison, Maryland on Saturday, January 28, 1939. She was educated...

Jul 20, 2018

Mary Catherine Proctor (Age 67) of Clinton, Maryland. On Friday, July 20, 2018 at Southern Maryland Hospital, Mary Proctor peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am on Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 408 Addison Road South, Capital Heights, Maryland 20743.  Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard...

Jul 17, 2018

Melvin Eugene Hicks (Age 61) of Indian Head, Maryland.

Melvin Eugene Hicks departed this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  He was born in Newport, MD on March 21, 1957.  He was known to family and friends as "Bo".  He is survived by his mother, Geraldine Hicks, two sisters; Gwendolyn (John) Chase and Sandra (Terry) Swann, one brother, Joseph...

Jul 15, 2018

Roland Francis Thomas (Age 79) of Washington, DC.

Roland Francis Thomas was born June 29, 1939. He was a resident of Washington, DC, Columbia Heights. After battling complications from a stroke, Roland passed away peacefully at United Medical Center in Washington, DC on July 15, 2018. Roland was born and raised in McConchie, MD.  He attended Bel Alton High...

Jul 13, 2018

Edna Deloris (Rabb) Johnson, 87 of Bladensburg, Maryland.

Edna Deloris Johnson was born Edna Deloris Nelson on August 7, 1930, in Washington, D.C. to the late Ordealus Nelson and Eva Wood. Edna united in marriage to the late Calvin Johnson, Sr. on March 1, 1949.  From this union, Calvin and Edna raised six daughters and two sons: Bernadette, Carlotta,...

Jul 12, 2018

Eric Christopher Antrum, age 41, of Fort Washington, Maryland. On Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C., Eric Christopher Antrum departed this earthly life and entered into eternal peace.

Eric was born on May 30, 1977 to Barbara Ann Antrum and the late Willie Antrum, Sr.

Eric received his education in...

Jul 8, 2018

JUDY BANKS-JOHNSON (AGE 76) OF CHILLUM, MARYLAND

On Sunday July 8, 2018 at her home in Chillum, Mrs. Judy Banks-Johnson peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.

She is survived by her beloved husband Walter Robert Johnson and biological son Sidney Banks, five grandchildren of Sidney; stepsons Mark (Vera), Eric (Sylvia) Michael (Lynn) Johnson, Charles...

Jul 6, 2018

Shirley Lee (Drummond) Conley, 72 of Fort Washington, Maryland. On Friday, July 6, 2018 at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland, Shirley Lee Conley, transitioned to eternal life. Viewing, 11:00 a.m. until time of Service, 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland.  Interment, 2:30 p.m., Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway,...

Jul 5, 2018

Kandeh Abdul Turay, Jr. "KT"

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Kandeh Abdul Turay Jr., the son of the late Alice Maureen (Bush-Turay) Baruwa and Kandeh Abdul Turay Sr. was born on October 31, 1991 in Washington, D.C. Kandeh Jr. attended Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Prince George's County Public Schools where he ultimately graduated from Potomac High School. After high...

Jul 1, 2018

Cathy Romaine Gaines (Age 62) of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

On Sunday, July 1, 2018 Cathy Romaine Gaines affectionately called "Romaine" quietly and peacefully departed this life at her home in Nanjemoy, Maryland.

She was born on October 17, 1955 in Nanjemoy, Maryland.  Romaine was the seventh child born to the late Amos and Lucille Lawson Gaines....

Jun 30, 2018

Vera Angela Pettus, 67, of Waldorf, Maryland, formerly of Washington, DC.

Reflection of Life Vera Pettus was born December 3, 1950 the only child of Vernon T. Pettus and Sally M. Pettus at the DC General Hospital in Washington, DC. On June 30, 2018, Vera received her heavenly wings and transitioned with dignity and peace. Vera was educated through...