Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Anna Deloris Proctor of Ft. Washington, MD transitioned November 6, 2024.

Anna Deloris Proctor Born on May 2, 1937, in Prince George's County, Maryland, Deloris was a lifelong resident of the area, and her roots ran deep in the community. As a child, she was surrounded by a large, loving family, and her upbringing instilled in her...

Nov 2, 2024

Pauline Agnes (Queen) Collins of Port Tobacco, MD, departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at UM Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, Md.  Pauline was born on September 10, 1941 in Port Tobacco, MD to the late William and Susie (Savoy) Queen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Collins, brother John (Jimmy)...

Nov 1, 2024

JONES, CAROLYN LEE (AGE 76) OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

Carolyn Brown, daughter of the late Charles Dunlap and Geraldine Riley departed this life, November 1, 2024, at Washington Hospital Center in the District of Columbia. Carolyn was born on September 16, 1948. She was educated in the DC public school system.

Carolyn met David Brown...

Oct 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Michael Anthony Wood

Michael Anthony Wood, aged 55, of La Plata, Maryland, peacefully departed this life on October 25, 2024, to join his Lord and Savior. He was born on January 24, 1969, to the late Dorothy Elizabeth Smoot-Wood and Howard Eugene (Lorraine) Wood.

Michael received his education within the Charles...

Oct 23, 2024

Andrea Anita Barnes of Fort Washington, MD transitioned October 23, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, November 8th from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, MD.

On Friday, November 8, 2024  ...

Oct 16, 2024

Alasia Janell Milburn of Lexington Park, MD transitioned October 16, 2024.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 9am until time of funeral service 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment private.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00am, please...

Oct 16, 2024

Dobson, Melvin Jerome (Age 80) of Charlotte Hall, Maryland

Melvin Jerome Dobson, 80, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, with family by his side at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on January 6, 1944, in Easton, Maryland to the late Lester and Doretha Dobson.

Melvin spoke of his early years as...

Oct 14, 2024

Geraldine Lucille Hicks, 90, of Indian Head, Maryland.

Geraldine Lucille Hicks was born to the late Nancy Hicks in Wicomico, Maryland. She received her education in the Charles County School System and graduated from Bel Alton High School in Bel Alton, Maryland.

At a young age, Geraldine joined Trinity Episcopal Parish (Newport) in Charlotte Hall,...

Oct 4, 2024

Willie Crocheron, 94, of Waldorf, Maryland.

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Willie W. Crocheron of Waldorf, Maryland quietly transitioned to eternal life.

Willie Warren Crocheron answered the call to eternal rest on October 4, 2024, at the age of 94. Her quiet demeanor and ladylike mannerism led to her affectionally being known as "Lady".  She...

Sep 27, 2024

Ethel Louise (Knight) Rivers was born on March 21,1947 to Ida Mae (Sherrod) Knight and James Horrace Knight in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was educated in the Tarboro school system and graduated with high honors being granted a full scholarship to North Carolina Central University majoring in English and minoring in drama; she also pledged Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.,...

Sep 17, 2024

William Miles was born to the late Mary Frances Curtis and the late William Joseph Somerville in Chaptico, MD on April 15, 1954. William transitioned from his earthly life and entered eternal rest on September 17, 2024.

Affectionately known as "Buster" to many friends and family, he relocated to Washington, DC and graduated from John Carroll High...

Sep 15, 2024

Margaret Ruth Medley, age 83, of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Margaret Medley transitioned to eternal rest in Largo, Maryland.

Her Viewing will be 10:00 am, until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, October 4, 2024, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. ...

Sep 13, 2024

Cassandra Ann Brown, age 61, of Bryan's Road, Maryland.

"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven." A time to be born was appointed on October 25, 1962, for "Cassandra (Sandy)" to enter this world and a time to depart was appointed on September 13, 2024, in Nanjemoy, Maryland. Sandy...

Sep 11, 2024

Today we celebrate and remember the life of Juanita Santiago McMillon. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Puerto Rico. Her family relocated to New York City when Jenny was seven years old.

She was affectionately known by many as "Jenny". Her parent's family and friends affectionately knew her as "Guani".

She was the...

Sep 9, 2024

Louise Jill Jordan, 61 of White Plains, Maryland departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024. Louise was born February 24,1963 in Washington DC. She was the daughter of Cecil C. Jordan (deceased) and Louise Roberta (Spriggs) Jordan. She is preceded in death by her father Cecil, paternal grand-parents Wesley and Estelle Jordan and maternal grandparents George and Marguriete...

Sep 7, 2024

Margaret Catherine Foster, the daughter of Anna Genevieve Hemsley and Richard Giles Ford, died on September 7 at the age of 93.  The last of her generation, she was the youngest of 14 children and the beneficiary of great love and affection from her large and extended family.  She received the nickname "Mickey" not long after her birth on...

Sep 6, 2024

Linnell Shawn Dowling, age 51, of Waldorf, Maryland

On Friday, September 6, 2024, Linnell Dowling transitioned to eternal rest.

His Viewing will be 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Friday, September 20, 2024, Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 14107 Gibbons Church Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613.

Sep 4, 2024

Ann Louise Leake, 76, of Waldorf, Maryland.

Ann Louise Crawford Leake was born March 4, 1948 in Washington, DC.  She was the third child born to the late Charles and Dolores Crawford. She was part of a loving family of three girls (Faith, Roberta, Susie) and one son (Montgomery). She departed this life on Wednesday, September 4,...

Sep 3, 2024

June Fanaiza Brown, age 84, of Fort Washington, Maryland

June Fanaiza Williams Thompson Brown, Age 84, of Fort Washington, Maryland, peacefully transitioned on September 3, 2024, at the Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD.

June was born in the District of Columbia on June 8, 1940, to the late Daniel and Ida...

Sep 1, 2024

Kevin Darnell Savoy, age 62, of Indian Head, Maryland

Kevin Darnell Savoy was born on April 9, 1962, and was the eleventh born out of fifteen children to the late Richard "Ray" and the late Elizabeth A. "Hazel" Savoy at Prince George's Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland.  He slipped peacefully into eternal rest on September 1, 2024, at Holy...