Obituaries

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....

Dec 26, 2017

James Edward Proctor, Jr. (Age 50) of Pomfret, Maryland.

Early in the morning of Tuesday, December 26, 2017, James Edward Proctor, Jr., suddenly stepped into eternity. He was the son of the late James Edward Proctor, Sr. and the late Mary Bernadette Proctor.

James was born on April 8, 1967 in LaPlata, Maryland. He was educated in...

Dec 26, 2017

Charles Edward Gutrick, Sr. 63 of Accokeek, Maryland. On Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Angela C. Gutrick; father of Charles E. Gutrick, Jr. (Isora) and Keith R. Gutrick (Patrice). Also surviving are seven grandchildren, mother, Betty Ross; step-mother, Margaret Bivens; mother-in-law, Doretha Cox; father-in-law, Morris C. Cox; four sisters, five brothers and a host of nieces, nephews, other...

Dec 23, 2017

Wayne "Wee - Wee" Lee Proctor, Jr.

January 16, 1982 – December 23, 2017

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home in Nanjemoy, Maryland, The Good Lord Above called forth one of his Angels to be with his loved ones, Wayne Lee Proctor, Jr., transitioned to eternal life.

On January 16, 1982 in Charles County, Maryland, Wayne was born to the late...

Dec 22, 2017

Eugene C. Johnson, Sr. 81, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Fort Washington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Washington, MD.

Eugene was born to the late John Queen and Susana Elizabeth Johnson of Accokeek, MD on June 1, 1936. Eugene was a 1953 graduate of Fairmont...

Dec 22, 2017

Muschette, Martin Carroll, Jr.,  57 of Baltimore, Maryland. On Friday, December 22, 2017, Martin C. Muschette, Jr. affectionately known as "June Boy" quietly transitioned into eternal life. In addition to his mother, Regina Muschette, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Martin Muschette Jr., Adrian Muschette and James Muschette; nieces, Andrea "Miss Annie" and Josette Bowman. He is survived...

Dec 17, 2017

PROCTOR, AUGUSTUS "GUS" ALEXANDER, SR. (AGE 76) OF PORT TOBACCO, MARYLAND Augustus Alexander Proctor, Sr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Gus," quietly slipped into eternity, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Gus was born to the late Robert Sherman Proctor and the late Jane Key Proctor on August 12, 1941 in...

Dec 15, 2017

CMSgt. Edward Lee Jackson, USAF Retired, 81 of Waldorf, Maryland.

Suddenly on the evening of December 15, 2017, God welcomed home our dear loved one, Edward Lee Jackson.

Edward was born on March 22, 1936 in Lynchburg, Virginia to John Edward Jackson and Ruby Lee Branch. He was raised by his maternal Grandmother Lelia Branch and paternal...

Dec 15, 2017

Thomas Arthur Baskerville, age 87, of Cheltenham, Maryland. On Friday, December 15, 2017 at Prince of Peace Assisted Living, Cheltenham, Maryland, Thomas Baskerville peacefully transitioned to eternal rest. His viewing will be 10:00 am until time of service, 11:00 am, Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Victory Deliverance Temple, 12304 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744. Interment will be 9:30 am,...

Dec 8, 2017

Doris Alene (Cooper) Fountaine, 63 of Oxon Hill, Maryland. On Friday December 8, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC, Doris "Dot" Alene (Cooper) Fountaine transitioned to eternal life. Doris was born in McConchie, Maryland on April 2, 1954 to the late James Henry Cooper and the late Mary Regina Dunmore Harrison. She was raised and educated in...

Dec 3, 2017

James Daniel Swann, Jr.  60, Mechanicsville, MD

James Daniel Swann Jr., affectionately known as "Bubba" was given life on September 3, 1957 by the late James Daniel Swann Sr. and Agnes Claralee (Hawkins) Swann of Charlotte Hall, Maryland.  James attended Charles Country Public Schools and graduated from La Plata High School in 1975.  He briefly worked at the...

Dec 2, 2017

TOLSON, MICHAEL "MIKE" (AGE 50) OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

The complete story of a man's life cannot adequately be expressed in words, but we do want to salute and celebrate the Life of " Michael Aaron Tolson " affectionately known as Mike.  On December 2, 2017, after a long and hard fight Mike, departed this...

Dec 2, 2017

Clara Elizabeth (Burch) Swann "Sally", 91 of Fort Washington, Maryland. Sally spent her early life in Oxon Hill, Maryland.  She was the eldest child of Frank and Daisy Burch. She has 8 siblings—Mary (deceased), Hester, Agnes, Francis (deceased), Ann, Steve, Peter (deceased) and James (Buck).

Frank Burch, their father and his brothers were musically talented and Sally...