Obituaries

Jan 22, 2018

Earl Wallace Maddox (80) of Nanjemoy, MD On Monday, January 22, 2018, he peacefully transitioned into eternal life at University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center. On Friday, February 2, 2018, Visitation 10:00am and Service 11:00am at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD.  Interment, Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, MD.

Jan 22, 2018

William James Boggs, Sr. "Billy", 92 of White Plains, Maryland formerly of La Plata, Maryland.

On Monday, January 22, 2018, William James Boggs Sr. departed this life at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD, to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Billy as he was affectionately known by his...

Jan 21, 2018

Andrew David Johnson 63 of Accokeek, Maryland

Rev. Dr. Andrew David Johnson, Sr. made his peaceful departure on Sunday, January 21, 2018.

David, as his family called him, was born on July 25, 1954, to Elder Thomas and Mamie B. Johnson in Pinola, Mississippi, the eighth of ten children.  In 1962 the Johnson Family relocated...

Jan 21, 2018

Dorothy Crisp (Smith) Adams (Age 86) of Accokeek, Maryland.

Dorothy C. Adams was born July 13, 1931 in Eldridge, West Virginia to the late Bishop Posey Diamond and Ersie Rumley Smith.

She received her education in McDowell County school system.  At an early age she was baptized and received the Holy Ghost at Little Rock Church, under...

Jan 19, 2018

Doris Theresa (Thompson) Proctor (Age 73) of White Plains, Maryland.

Doris T. Proctor was born May 3, 1944 to James Lee and Mary L. Thompson.  Doris attended Bel Alton High School in Charles County where she excelled in her studies.

Doris met her husband, her friend and her lifelong companion, Paul W. Proctor in 1961.  Shortly after...

Jan 14, 2018

Iris Patrice Hudnell (Age 57) of Lanham, Maryland. Iris Hudnell transitioned to eternal rest on January 14, 2018. Viewing, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Viewing, 10:00 am until time of service, 11:00 am, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Dupont Park Seventh...

Jan 12, 2018

Mark David Howard (Age 50) of Fort Washington, Maryland. On Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence in Fort Washington, Maryland, Mark Howard peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. Funeral Service will be held, March 8, 2018 at 10:00 am, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 20 MacDill Boulevard, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Interment, 2:00 pm, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211.

Jan 11, 2018

Charles Henry "Buster" Stepney, 86, of Indian Head, Maryland. Charles Henry Stepney, more affectionately called "Buster" transitioned to eternal life, Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. He is survived by his nephew, William Russell Washington. Viewing, 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am, Friday, January 19, 2018...

Jan 11, 2018

Delvan Kernel Dorsey (Age 44) of Waldorf, Maryland. Delvan K. Dorsey, age 44, died at his home in Waldorf, Maryland, on Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was surrounded by family as he prepared his way home to the Lord.

Born on November 13, 1973 in LaPlata, Maryland, he grew up in Newburg, before settling in Waldorf.  He worked for...

Jan 9, 2018

Stephanie Marie Holly, 50 of Waldorf, Maryland. On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home in Waldorf, Maryland, Stephanie Marie Holly transitioned to eternal life. Memorial Visitation, 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head, Maryland.

Jan 9, 2018

Frances Cecilia Thompson "Speedy" (Age 73) of Mechanicsville, Maryland.

Frances Cecilia (Speedy) Thompson, departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, she was peacefully called to eternal rest while at Genesis in La Plata, Maryland.

She was the daughter of the late George Louis and Myrtle (Duckett) Ford.  She was born and raised in Charles County...

Jan 8, 2018

Johnson, Eric Van Quentin "Ricky", 66 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of La Plata, Maryland.

Eric Van Quentin Johnson (Ricky), 66 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of La Plata, Maryland entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 8, 2018.  Born April 30, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Percy and Margaret (Williams) Johnson.  Eric lived...

Jan 8, 2018

Saul Joseph Kittrell, Jr., 41 of Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Saul Joseph Kittrell Jr. was born, Sunday, August 29, 1976 to Juanita A. Gough and Saul Joseph Kittrell, Sr. at Prince Georges County Hospital in Cheverly Maryland.

Saul, affectionately known by family and friends as "Boobie" peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal, on Monday, January 8,...

Jan 6, 2018

Thomas Ralph Dyson, 77 of Pomfret, Maryland

On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at George Washington University Hospital, our Lord and Savior called our beloved, Brother Thomas "Dickie" Ralph Dyson home to rest. "Dickie" gave his life to the Lord at an early age.  His unconditional love for the Lord lead him to Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church in...

Jan 4, 2018

Rev. Dr. Phillis Olivia Gassaway Woodland, 61 of Indian Head, Maryland.

Phillis G. Woodland was born April 11, 1956 in Nanjemoy, Maryland to the late Lemuel Henry Henson Jr. and Minnie Marie Gassaway Henson. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Phillis was raised in Southern Maryland and educated in the Charles County Public...

Jan 3, 2018

Rebecca Elizabeth (Boston) Short, 66 of Fort Washington, Maryland. Rebecca Elizabeth (Boston) Short peacefully entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her home in Fort Washington, Maryland.  She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Thomas Lee Short; children, Kelvin Rascoe, Tarsha Johnson, Tia Mckisset (Maurice), Tammy Park­er, Donte (Kapi) and Cordarryl Nelson.  Also surviving are...

Dec 30, 2017

Muschette, Colette Elizabeth, 54 of Pomfret, Maryland.

Colette Elizabeth Muschette was born, October 3, 1963 to Martin and the late Regina Muschette in La Plata, Maryland.  She lived in Pomfret, Maryland all her life. She worked at Bojangles until she succumbed to her illness. She graduated from McDonough High School and enjoyed playing all sports. She enjoyed spending time...

Dec 29, 2017

Jelani Maximilien Cobb Graham, 6 of Fort Washington, Maryland Peacefully, on Friday, December 29, 2017, Jelani Maximilien Cobb Graham transitioned into eternal rest at Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Viewing, 10:00am, Service 11:00am, Tuesday, January 9, 2018,  at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4915 St Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Interment Private.

Dec 29, 2017

Gwendolyn Marie Jackson, 67 of Washington, D.C.

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Gwendolyn Marie Jackson daughter of Raymond and Evelyn Jackson was born on November 5, 1950 in Ironsides, Maryland and entered into eternal life on December 29, 2017.

Gwen was educated in the Charles County Public School System, graduating in June 1969 from La Plata High School.

Dec 28, 2017

Cheryl Paulette (Chase) Carroll, 59 of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Thursday, December 28, 2017, Cheryl Paulette (Chase) Carroll, peacefully transitioned this life to go home to be with her heavenly father, at her home in Indian Head MD.

She was born in Washington D.C. to Russell Eugene Chase and Rosie Theresa (Dyson) Chase on July 8, 1958....