Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2018

Brenda Olither Fortune Smith (Age 75) of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Our Loving Mother, Brenda Fortune Smith, entered into this life on July 16, 1943, in Hustle, Virginia. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was the second child born to Celeste Fortune and was raised by her cousin Ann Fortune Coley and Wyatt Kenner....

Aug 19, 2018

James "Mike" Lawrence Onque, (Age 63) of Montgomery Village, Maryland. On Sunday, August 19, 2018, James Lawrence Onque of Montgomery Village, Maryland,  beloved and adored husband of Claudia Gray-Onque, beloved father of sons, James Onque, Jr. (Nachelsea) of Laurel, Maryland and Jerell Onque of Laurel, Maryland; daughters, Charlese Jones of Englewood, California, Jazmine Onque (Kashif) of Laurel, Maryland, Crystal Jones...

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...