Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Hudnell, Elouise Letitia (85) of Clinton, Maryland.

Elouise Letitia Hudnell was born on April 19, 1939 to Evelyn Florence Frazier and Edward Benjamin Harrison Sr. in the District of Columbia. Growing up in Washington D. C. she attended the local schools such as Garrison Elementary and Cordozo High School before starting her work career as an elevator...

Feb 18, 2025

James Monroe Myers, age 90 of Fort Washington, Maryland

James Monroe Myers son of late Harry Latane Lee, Sr and Elsie Lee peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on February 18, 2025.

James Monroe Myers was born December 15, 1934 in Caroline County, VA. He attended school in Essex County and received his diploma from...

Feb 18, 2025

John Herman Lee was called home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from his home in McConchie, MD.

He was born to the late Winnie Maryann Lee Fox on June 24, 1943.

John graduated from Bel Alton High School and began his college studies at Maryland State College (now University...

Feb 14, 2025

Harold Francis Savoy of Washington, DC transitioned February 14, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment private.

On Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 am,...

Feb 7, 2025

Celebration of Life

Denise Theresa Butler born September 4, 1957 to the late Marion A. and James A. Butler. Denise spent her early childhood years in Accokeek, Md. where the family later moved to Fort Washington, Md. (Chapel Hill).

Denise was a lifelong resident of Prince Georges County Maryland. She received...

Feb 2, 2025

MOSLEY, IRIS DARLENE (MANNING) (AGE 67) OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Iris Darlene Manning Mosley, of Washington, D.C., was born on September 26, 1957, to Ethelery (Ann) Swann Manning Johnson and Anthony (Tony) Howard Manning.  Iris transitioned from this life into her eternal rest on February 2, 2025, at George Washington University Hospital.

Iris grew up in...

Feb 2, 2025

Julia Mae (Farmer) Chesley, 85 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Julia's Journey

Julia Mae Chesley, affectionately known as "Granny", was born Sunday, August 3,1939 in Washington, DC to Francis Makle and Julia Olivia Farmer.

She was raised in Dentsville, Maryland by her grandparents Joseph and Lucy Farmer. She lost her mother at...

Feb 1, 2025

Donald Ray Hines left a legacy of love behind when he departed this life on February 1, 2025, at his home.  Donald was born on January 5, 1954, in Wilson, North Carolina to his late beloved mother and father, Queen Ester Hines and Jimmie Hines.

Donald was educated in the DC Public School System.   In 2016, Donald...

Feb 1, 2025

On July 15, 1936, in Dentsville, Maryland. Dorothy Cecelia Watson was the third child of nine born to Richard Jerome Watson and Mary Elizabeth Hicks Watson. She was raised in the Catholic Church. Dorothy was educated in the Charles County Public School System.  One of her chores growing up was to milk the cow.  Dorothy preferred the outside activities...

Jan 31, 2025

Rose Merzulie Saint Fleur, 105, of Indian Head, Maryland.

Rose Merzulie St. Fleur also known as Tante Zoule was born on 6/18/1919 to Joseph Henriquez Saint Fleur and Elicia Vincent (Madame Henriquez) in Port De Paix Haiti.  She was 1 of 7 children, having 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Rose transitioned peacefully on 01/31/2025 in Indian Head,...

Jan 23, 2025

PARKER, ETHEL FULFORD (AGE 80) OF WALDORF, MARYLAND

Ethel Fulford Parker departed this life on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland

Ethel was born in Beaufort, North Carolina, on July 27, 1944, to Annie Marie Fulford and Walter Joseph Fulford. She was the fourth...

Jan 20, 2025

Affectionately known as "Diamond," Evelyn Lynette Rogers was born on December 17, 1972, in Washington, D.C., to Jeanette Marie Rogers and Charles Frank Rogers. She attended Suitland High School, attended Lincoln Tech, and completed Job Corps.

Diamond's career blossomed when she became an armed security officer, serving for several years with the Department of Homeland Security. Her...

Jan 17, 2025

OBITUARY

Daniel Vincent Holton, Sr.'s spirit departed his earthly body and entered eternal life on January 17, 2025.  He was the son of Edward and Elsie (Woodland) Holton and the ninth of twelve children born on December 5, 1947.

Growing up, Daniel attended St. Mary's County schools and at a young age was a member...

Jan 17, 2025

LaBonita Graves, 64, of Temple Hills, Maryland

LaBonita Graves, daughter of the late Jean Choate Graves and Lewis D. Graves, was born on August 18, 1960 in Washington, D.C. LaBonita was affectionately known to many as Bonita, Neda and La-La. On Friday, January 17, 2025, LaBonita departed this life and entered into the presence of the Lord,...

Jan 16, 2025

COLBERT, AGNES "DUNREATH" (AGE 94) OF NEWBURG, MARYLAND

Agnes Dunreath Colbert of Newburg, Maryland transitioned to her eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Dunreath was born on July 26,1930 to the late Arthur and Catherine (Kate) Edelen.

Dunreath was strong in her Christian Faith and enjoyed attending Church....

Jan 14, 2025

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Leon Thornton

LEON THORNTON, affectionately known as Daddy, Pop, Big Daddy, Uncle Thornton,...

Jan 14, 2025

William Henry Davis, Jr. , affectionately known as "Boogie" to family and friends, was born on August 18, 1968, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky at the United States Army Hospital to the nurturing embrace of his parents (William Henry Davis, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Davis).  His parents bestowed the importance of education, caring for others, and treating individuals...

Jan 13, 2025

William Otha Scott, Jr., 83 of Temple Hills, Maryland.

On Monday, January 13, 2024, William Otha Scott, Jr., transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, until time of Service, 11:00 a.m, at From The Heart Ministries, 5055 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Interment, Cedar Hill Cemetery,  4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland-Silver...

Jan 9, 2025

Mary Elsie Washington of Oxon Hill, MD transitioned January 9, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment, Pending.

Jan 9, 2025

Lucy Nora Taylor

She was our "Beloved Sister and Aunt.

She was "A Precious "Servant of Love" sent from our magnificent God above.

She peacefully transitioned from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, January 9, 2025, at the MedStar Washington   Hospital Center in Washington,...