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Sylvester Roosevelt Proctor

Sylvester Roosevelt Proctor

Jan 1, 2025

Sylvester Roosevelt Proctor of La Plata, MD transitioned January 1, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, January 17, 2025 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial, 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 201 St Mary's Ave, La Plata, MD 20646. Interment immediately to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.

Jaya Anise Jones

Jaya Anise Jones

Dec 30, 2024

Jaya Anise Jones, age 26 of Clinton, Maryland

On December 30, 2024, our Jaya Jones (aka Jaya Boo) as we affectionately called her departed this world at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland with family and friends by her side. She was the daughter of Prince and Rhonda Jones. She accepted Christ at an early age and...

Caroline Elizabeth Cooper

Caroline Elizabeth Cooper

Dec 30, 2024

CAROLINE ELIZABETH COLBERT-COOPER (AGE 73) of WALDORF, MD

Caroline Elizabeth Colbert-Cooper entered this world on September 12, 1951, in Issue, MD, and left us way too soon on December 30, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Caroline was educated in Charles County Public Schools and graduated from LaPlata High School in 1969. Caroline worked mostly in retail...

Herbert Andre Hilliard

Herbert Andre Hilliard

Dec 27, 2024

Herbert Andre Hilliard, 92, of Washington, D.C.

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In Loving Memory of Herbert Andre Hilliard

Herbert Andre Hilliard was born on August 6, 1932, in Holly Hill, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, to Jesse and Cora Lee Hilliard. Upon his birth, Herbert had an illness that required supportive nurturing, which he received...

Phyllis Marie Thompson

Phyllis Marie Thompson

Dec 23, 2024

THOMPSON, PHYLLIS MARIE (AGE 82) OF LANDOVER, MARYLAND

Phyllis Marie Thompson was born on January 27, 1942, and was called home to the Lord on December 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William Sydney Thompson and Cecelia Gray Thompson.

She accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Saint Mary's Star of...

Earleen Ludd

Earleen Ludd

Dec 20, 2024

On Friday, December 20, 2024, Earleen Ludd peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord. Born Earleen Sumpter on June 26, 1937, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Emma Lou and Herbert Sumpter.

Earleen was preceded in death by her siblings, Ida Mae Brown and Herbert L. Sumpter (Sonny), as well as...

Pamela Doris Smith

Pamela Doris Smith

Dec 16, 2024

On Monday December 16th, 2024 Pamela Doris Smith of Great Mills, Maryland, transitioned to eternal life.

Pam was born on May 19, 1960 in Washington, DC, the fourth and last daughter of the late Ervin and Albertine Johnson. As a child she grew up in DC and California.The last school she attended was Eastern High School Washington,...

Clarence Edward Gray

Clarence Edward Gray

Dec 15, 2024

Clarence "Rabbit" Edward Gray, 89, of Indian Head, Maryland.

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, Clarence ("Rabbit") Edward Gray, 89, of Charles County, Maryland peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home. Clarence was born September 6, 1935 in Chicamuxen, Maryland. He was the youngest of eight children born to the late Sylvester and Alberta Gray.

Clarence graduated...

Christine Antoinette Savoy

Christine Antoinette Savoy

Dec 14, 2024

Savoy, Christine Antoinette (Age 53) of Hughesville, Maryland

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Christine Antoinette Savoy of Hughesville, Maryland quietly entered eternity while at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  She was a loving mother, fiance, sister, aunt, and friend.

Christine Antoinette Farrow Savoy was born on May 16, 1971, in Washington, DC, to Sidney James...

Percy Henderson Dixon

Percy Henderson Dixon

Dec 14, 2024

DIXON, PERCY HENDERSON (AGE 79) OF BRANDYWINE, MARYLAND

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Mrs. Percy Henderson Dixon of Brandywine, Maryland quietly transitioned from this life to one eternal.  She is the beloved wife of James M. Dixon.  Also surviving are two loving daughters and a host of other family and friends.

Viewing will be held...

Evelyn Mae Swann

Evelyn Mae Swann

Dec 9, 2024

Evelyn Mae Swann, 88 of Marbury, Maryland.

Evelyn Swann was born on February 26, 1937 in Virginia and raised in Washington DC. She resided in Southern Maryland for over 50 years. She went home to our Lord and Savior on December 9, 2024.

While employed at Southern Maryland Electric Company, Evelyn started as a receptionist...

Nancy Loretta Bartlett

Nancy Loretta Bartlett

Dec 3, 2024

JOURNEY OF LIFE

A Time to Be Born

Nancy Loretta Bartlett was born on May 25, 1947.  She grew up in Washington, D.C. surrounded by loving family members, which included her mother, Aldine, her five brothers and sisters and countless close relatives.

A Time to Spread Your Wings

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Linda Maureen Holt

Linda Maureen Holt

Dec 1, 2024

Linda Holt of La Plata, MD transitioned December 1st, 2024.

Linda Maureen Holt was born on July 21, 1957, in Manhasset, New York to Jean and Norman Hackett. She was the fifth of seven siblings. Linda was baptized and held membership at Antioch Baptist Church of Hempstead under the leadership of the late Rev. James L.L. Burrell...

Akia Nicole Turner

Akia Nicole Turner

Nov 23, 2024

Akia Nicole Turner, 39, of Columbia, Maryland.

On, Saturday, November 23, 2024, Akia Nicole Turner transitioned to eternal life.

On November 23, 2024, our beloved Akia Nicole Turner was suddenly taken from us at the tender age of 39. Born on January 6, 1985, at Washington Hospital Center, Akia was a shining light in the...

Kimberly Ann Bland

Kimberly Ann Bland

Nov 21, 2024

Kimberly Ann Bland, 59, of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Kimberly Ann Bland, an exuberant spirit, kind soul, and beloved woman, ascended from this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Genesis Rehabilitation center in Waldorf, MD. Kimberly, the fighter she was, briefly battled a case of Pneumonia. However, God graced her to not have to fight any longer...

Francis "Clay" Barnes

Francis "Clay" Barnes

Nov 19, 2024

Francis Clay Barnes of Bryans Road, Maryland peacefully transitioned on November 19, 2024.

Francis Clay Barnes, affectionately known as "Clay," was born on April 25, 1947 to Edward "Eddy" Barnes and Edna Elizabeth Barnes. He departed his earthly life entering heaven's gate on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the UM Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, Maryland....

Latasha Nicole Fox

Latasha Nicole Fox

Nov 19, 2024

LaTasha Nicole Fox, 41 of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

LaTasha Nicole Fox, affectionately known as "Tasha", was born September 28, 1983, in Washington DC, to Darren A. Fox and Sharon D. Fox. She was the oldest child who adored her younger brothers, Darren Jr. "Peanut" and Rickey. She attended D.C. Public Schools, graduating in 2002 from Theodore Roosevelt...

Frederick Warren Culpepper

Frederick Warren Culpepper

Nov 10, 2024

Frederick Warren Culpepper, 78 of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Transitioned Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Frederick Warren "Fred" Culpepper was born June 14, 1946 in Monticello Florida and raised in Miami Florida.  Fred was born to Nathaniel Culpepper and Eddie Lee Parker.  He was a loving and caring...

Charles Calvin Bowman

Charles Calvin Bowman

Nov 9, 2024

Charles Calvin Bowman (Teeny Baby) transitioned peacefully into eternal life on November 9, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1939, to the late William and Lucille (Dorsey) Bowman in Charles County, Maryland.

Charles attended Charles County Public Schools while working weekends at a car wash in Eastover, Prince George's County. He graduated from Pomonkey High School...

Betty Jean Hairston

Betty Jean Hairston

Nov 8, 2024

Betty Jean Hairston, 80 of Waldorf, Maryland transitioned November 8, 2024.

Anybody who knows my Mama knows that she was very outspoken (with barely a filter) …We, her family know her as bossy.

With that being said, she wanted to ensure we followed her instructions, so she handwrote a copy and told me where to...

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