Obituaries

May 5, 2018

Lisa Lorraine Washington (47) of Indian Head, Maryland.

Lisa Lorraine Washington departed this life peacefully on May 5, 2018 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Lisa was born on July 1, 1970.  She was born the youngest of six children to Arthur M. Washington and the late Hester E. Washington in Washington, DC.

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May 5, 2018

Thelma Mae (Jones) Martin, 90 of Waldorf, Maryland, formerly of Washington, D.C. Thelma Mae Jones was born, Thursday, June 16, 1927 to Matthew and Sarah Emily (Moore) Jones in Tyaskin (Wicomico County), Maryland. Peacefully, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 1:04 pm at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland, Mrs. Thelma Mae (Jones) Martin, the beloved...

May 5, 2018

William Workman, Jr. (Age 64) of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

William Workman, Jr., aka "Will" or "Work" was born, August 16, 1953 in Washington, D.C. to William Workman, Sr. and Betty Ann (Childs) Workman.  William attended school in Prince George's County Maryland.  He peacefully transitioned to eternal life, Saturday, May 5, 2018.

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Apr 30, 2018

Donnell Gustella Smith, 56 of Goeppingen, Germany formerly of Pisgah, Maryland. On Monday, April 30, 2018, in Adan Kuwait, Donnell Smith peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. Services are pending.

Apr 21, 2018

Crystaline Lowery, 63, of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

On April 21, 2018, Crystaline heard God's call and went home to spend her eternal life with Him.

Crystaline, affectionately known as Cris, was born Tuesday, December 7, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina to Roscoe Lowery and Katie (Duncan) Lowery. Shortly after graduating from Parkwood High...

Apr 20, 2018

Betty Lee Baker (Age 80) of Indian Head, Maryland. On Friday, April 20th, in Waldorf, Maryland, Betty Baker peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. Her Viewing will be, 9:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5560 Pleasant Grove Road, Marbury, Maryland 20658.  Interment, church cemetery.

Apr 15, 2018

Lavern Annette Mock (Age 71) of Fort Washington, Maryland

Lavern, 71, peacefully passed at home in Fort Washington, MD, on April 15, 2018. Lavern was born March 11, 1947 in Washington, DC to Leroy and Martha Johnson.

She attended public school in Washington, DC and graduated with honors from McKinley Technology High School in 1966.  She briefly...

Apr 15, 2018

Mary Viola (Swann) Thompson, 95 of Pomfret, Maryland.

Obituary

Mary Viola Thompson, was the oldest of 9 children born to the late William Alex Swann Sr. and Sarah (Sally) Ann Swann, on February 17, 1923 in Port Tobacco, Charles County Md.  She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the home of her...

Apr 6, 2018

Johnnie Raymond Jackson, 82 of Accokeek, Maryland. Johnnie Raymond Jackson was born, Friday, May 10, 1935 in Edgefield, South Carolina to Eugene Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Mae (Burroughs) Jackson.  He peacefully transitioned to eternal life, Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center, Laurel, Maryland. Johnnie was the beloved husband of Mary A. Jackson; proud father...

Apr 4, 2018

William Washington Smith, Jr., 78 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Obituary

William Washington Smith, Jr. aka "Party" began his earthly journey on May 27,1939 to the late William Washington, Sr. and late Jeanette Franklin Smith in Washington D.C.  On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Port Tobacco, Maryland, William W. Smith, Jr., transitioned to eternal life.

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Mar 31, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Cooke, 87 of Washington, D.C. Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Cooke passed away peacefully and now is at home with the Father on March 31, 2018 in Ft. Washington, Maryland at the age of 87.  She is lovingly remembered and survived by her four children, Joseph H. Cooke, Jr., Estelle Cooke-Sampson, M.D., Vincent M. Cooke, and Lawrence...

Mar 30, 2018

JAMES ELMORE HAIRSTON (AGE 94) OF HYATTSVILLE, MD.

James Hairston was a World War II Veteran and retired Social Worker of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, he resided in Hyattsville Maryland.  James peacefully transitioned on March 30, 2018 in Forestville, Maryland. James is survived by his children; Carolyn, Tyrone (Tonya), Terry, Todd (Pam), sisters; Connie Jo Finney, Doris Davis and a...

Mar 30, 2018

Edward John Bransome, 84, of Pomonkey, MD, passed away after a brief illness peacefully in his home, on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Edward was born in Chaptico, MD, February 24, 1934 to the late John Alfred Bransome and Elizabeth Cecilia Lock Bransome. He was preceded in death by his sister Cecilia Davis and his brother James Kenneth...

Mar 27, 2018

Floyd Lee Powell, Sr., 83 of Hyattsville, Maryland.

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Floyd Lee Powell Sr. was born in Emporia, Virginia, Friday, April 6, 1934.  He transitioned to eternal life, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84.

Floyd joined the United States Air Force, November 12,...

Mar 24, 2018

SMITH, KENT LEROY, SR. (AGE 51) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Kent Leroy Smith, Sr., or, more affectionately known as "Snoodie" or "Silk" was born on March 17, 1967 to Shirley Ford (Miss Mary) and the late Ernest Smith.  He departed this life peacefully in the early morning hour on March 24, 2018 surrounded by family.  Kent was of the Christian...

Mar 22, 2018

ALVIN GLENN DRAKE (AGE 59) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Alvin Glenn Drake was the second child born to the late Robert Drake, Jr. and Ersenia Lynell Drake of Sumrall, Mississippi. Alvin was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and later relocated to Washington, D.C. with his family.

Alvin was educated in the District of Columbia Public School System where he...

Mar 19, 2018

Alice M. (Bush) Baruwa, 52 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Obituary

Alice Maureen (Bush-Turay) Baruwa, the daughter of the late Mary Virginia (Curtis) Bush & the late Arthur E. Bush, Jr. was born  March 25, 1965, in St. Mary's County (Leonardtown), Maryland.

Alice received her education in the St. Mary's County school system and graduated in...

Mar 19, 2018

NICHOLAS DURAN LEONARD (AGE 39) OF SUITLAND, MARYLAND

We celebrate the life of our beloved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Nicholas Duran Leonard, known as "Nick" transitioned on Monday, March 19, 2018, to eternal rest.

Nick was born on December 7, 1978, in Cheverly Maryland, (Prince Georges County). He was the youngest of six...

Mar 18, 2018

F. LOUISE JACKSON (AGE 100) OF CLINTON, MARYLAND

Fannie Louise Jackson, loving known to all as Louise Jackson, peacefully, at home in her sleep, moved into her Heavenly Father's Home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born the youngest of two children to Rosie Lee and Ezel Watson on January 30, 1918 in Gum Springs Virginia....

Mar 17, 2018

Bernard Sebastian Boyer, 68, of Bryans Road, Maryland. OBITUARY

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Bernard Sebastian Boyer quietly transitioned into eternity.  He fought a courageous battle against cancer, but ultimately succumbed.

Bernard was born in Bryans Road, Maryland on February 24, 1950, the son of the late Phelicia Clark Boyer and Ralph Boyer. He was...