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Dwyane Aaron Bowman

Dwyane Aaron Bowman

Sep 9, 2013

Bowman, Dwyane Aaron (Age 56) of Indian Head (Pisgah), Maryland. Dwyane Aaron Bowman was born in Pisgah, Maryland on October 30, 1956 to Levi Bowman and Adelle Henson Bowman. In the presence of his devoted and loving wife, Deadra "PC," Dwayne transitioned to eternal life at his home on Monday, September 9, 2013 to be with his Savior and to...

Melvin Wayne Brown,Jr.

Melvin Wayne Brown,Jr.

Sep 7, 2013

Melvin Wayne Brown, Jr. (Age 31) of La Plata, Maryland. Suddenly on September 7, 2013, Melvin "Silkk" Brown Jr. was called home where he now has eternal rest. Silkk, as he was affectionately known by everyone, was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland, on July 11, 1982 to Brenda "Penny" Adams and the late Melvin Wayne Brown Sr. Melvin was...

Margaret Ann Butler

Margaret Ann Butler

Sep 7, 2013

Butler, Margaret Ann (Age 62) of La Plata, Maryland. Obituary Margaret Ann Butler more affectionately known as "Peggy" was born April 6, 1951 in Newport, Maryland to the late Joseph E. and Mary E. Butler. She transitioned to eternal life on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Margaret was educated in the...

Burleigh Meredith Simmons

Burleigh Meredith Simmons

Sep 6, 2013

OBITUARY Simmons, Burleigh Meredith (Burl) 61 of Bryans Road, Maryland departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, Maryland. Burl was born December 10, 1951 to the late Francis M. and Fern E. Simmons. He received his formal education through the Charles County Public School System. He graduated from Lackey High School in...

Obatieya Hashim Thomas

Obatieya Hashim Thomas

Sep 3, 2013

Thomas, Obatieya Hashim (Age 35) of Bryans Road, Maryland. Obatieya Hashim Thomas was born on October 22, 1977 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He was called home to rest on September 3, 2013. Obatieya attended the public schools of Prince George's County. He was an avid reader and had a thirst for knowledge. He loved to...

Louis Lowell Brawner

Louis Lowell Brawner

Sep 2, 2013

Brawner, Louis Lowell (Age 79) of Waldorf, Maryland. The hourglass of time has slowly but surely spilled its contents, and with the passing of the last grain of sand went the life of a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. Louis Lowell Brawner was born August 2, 1934 to the late Ignatius Brawner...

Jinan Rasheed

Jinan Rasheed

Sep 2, 2013

RASHEED, JINAN aka JOAN DYSON (AGE 62) OF WALDORF, MD Jinan Rasheed departed this life in the presence of her loving family on Monday, September 2, 2013, at Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. She is survived by her daughters; Yvonne, Iyyetta and Ameera, sons; Ronald and Karam. Also surviving are six sisters and one brother and a host...

Alvin Louis Thomas

Alvin Louis Thomas

Aug 25, 2013

Thomas, Alvin Louis (Age 85) of Port Tobacco, Maryland. Alvin "Mutt" Thomas, of Mc Conchie, Maryland departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. He was born April 25, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland to John Cager and Emma Thomas. Mutt graduated from Bel Alton High School on...

Roger Thomas Swann

Roger Thomas Swann

Aug 15, 2013

Roger Thomas Swann (Age 67) of Marbury, Maryland Roger Thomas Swann departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at University of Maryland, Charles Regional Medical Center, formerly known as Civista Medical Center. Roger was born, February 8, 1946, to the late James and the late Alice Swann in Marbury, Maryland. He was educated in the Charles County School System....

Marion Kathleen Swann

Marion Kathleen Swann

Aug 10, 2013

SWANN, MARION KATHLEEN (AGE 80) OF FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND. MARION KATHLEEN SWANN was born December 22, 1932, in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was the fifth of eight children born to the late Marion Jackson Freeman and Malcolm Freeman, Sr. She so loved her Springfield with many precious memories of her life growing up with her brother and sisters. Marion met and...

Mary Christine Colbert

Mary Christine Colbert

Aug 8, 2013

Colbert, Mary Christine (Age 73) of North Bethesda, Maryland. Mary Christine Colbert was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1939 to Anna Mae Colbert. She departed this life on August 8, 2013, at the age of 73. Mary was raised by her devoted maternal grandparents, Lee and Frances Colbert, whom she loved dearly. She spoke often of her grandfather,...

Sara Beatrice (Hill) Williams

Sara Beatrice (Hill) Williams

Aug 4, 2013

Williams, Sara Beatrice (Hill) Age 97 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the INOVA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, Sara Beatrice Hill Williams transitioned to eternal life. Mother of Barbara A. Hayman and Rev. Dr. Diana L. Parker. Also surviving are son-in-law, Rev. Conrad D. Parker; four grandchildren, Tiffany D. Adams, Richard A....

James Jones, Jr.

James Jones, Jr.

Jul 30, 2013

Jones, James Jr. (Age 69) of Marbury, Maryland. Peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland. Beloved Husband of Louise M. Jones. Father of Tracey T. Jones of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Also survived by a granddaughter, four sisters, Ola Mae Clements, Bertha L. Jones, Barbara Jones and Alice Stukes Roberts; one brother,...

Arthur Lee Jones, Sr.

Arthur Lee Jones, Sr.

Jul 29, 2013

JONES, ARTHUR LEE, SR (AGE 66) OF WHITE PLAINS, MD Arthur Lee Jones, Sr., born March 28, 1947 in Ruther Glen, Virginia was suddenly called from labor to reward at 9:58pm, Monday, July 29, 2013 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was born to the late Deacon Samuel Jones and the late Deaconess Amanda F. Jones. Arthur Jones...

Donnell Templeton

Donnell Templeton

Jul 25, 2013

TEMPLETON, DONNELL (AGE 53) of Pisgah, Maryland Donnell Lee Templeton, the son of the late Tom and Clara Templeton, was born on June 7, 1960 in Houston, TX. Surrounded by his family, Donnell was called home to glory on July 25, 2013 at his home in Pisgah MD. Donnell was united in holy matrimony to childhood sweetheart Pamela on January...

Charles Marcellus Payne, Sr.

Charles Marcellus Payne, Sr.

Jul 23, 2013

Payne, Charles Marcellus, Sr. (Age 91) of Herndon, Virginia. Obituary Charles "Marcellus" Payne was born on January 16, 1922 in Watson, Virginia to Landon and Maud Thornton Payne. He was the youngest of three children. His siblings were Thelma Clarene Whiteside and Thornton Payne. After his parents passed away, he was raised by his Uncle Ed and Aunt Sarah Thornton...

Violet "Tootie" Marie Swailes

Violet "Tootie" Marie Swailes

Jul 21, 2013

Swailes, Violet Marie (Age 72) of Indian Head, MD Violet Marie Swailes, daughter of the late James M. and the late Martha Elizabeth Swailes, was born October 9, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Estelle Jones and brothers, Thomas, Leroy, James and Raymond Swailes. She attended Charles County public schools...

Eleanor Viola Travers

Eleanor Viola Travers

Jul 16, 2013

Travers, Eleanor Viola (Age 66) of Bryans Road, Maryland. Obituary A Time to be Born: Eleanor Viola Travers was born March 3, 1947 in Prince Georges County to the late William Courtney Travers and Blanche I. King. She was the 9th child born in a family of 11 children of Blanche. She was raised in Prince Georges County and attended...

Mary Elizabeth Washington Frazier

Mary Elizabeth Washington Frazier

Jul 15, 2013

On July 15, 2013 at her residence in Marbury, Maryland, Mary Elizabeth Washington Frazier departed this life at the age of 83. She was the daughter of the late George and Eleanor Washington. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by siblings, George Washington, Jr., Robert Washington, Harry Washington, Richard Washington, Walter Washington, Fern Simmons, Phyllis Woods...

Derrick Michael Bennett, Sr.

Derrick Michael Bennett, Sr.

Jul 12, 2013

Bennett, Derrick Michael, Sr. (Age 29) of Waldorf, Maryland. Celebration of Life Derrick Michael Bennett On June 24, 1984 Derrick Michael Bennett was the second child born to Gregory Sr. and Terri Bennett in Clinton, MD. Derrick was a beacon of light to his family since birth. With such a jovial spirit, infectious smile, and his continuous comedy, Derrick was...

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