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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...

Melvin Lorenzo Coles, Sr.

Melvin Lorenzo Coles, Sr.

Jul 11, 2013

On July 11, 2013, our Lord and Savior came to Chaptico, MD to call and claim his child…. Melvin Lorenzo Coles, Sr. was born August 10, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late Ruth and Kenneth Coles. His four brothers Earl (Randy), William (Slob), Maurice, and Robert (Duck), preceded him in death. At an early age, he received Christ and...

Alveda Barbour

Alveda Barbour

Jul 5, 2013

Alveda Oleatha Barbour, age 56 of Fort Lauderdale, FL and later Fort Washington, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2013. She was born to the late Oleather "Honey" Leonard on August 8, 1956. She would be raised by Ann and Rev. Tommie Nelson. Alveda attended Nova High School, before attending Florida A&M University, where...

Michael Leroy Johnson, Jr.

Michael Leroy Johnson, Jr.

Jul 4, 2013

Johnson, Michael Leroy, Jr. "Boobie" (Age 34) of Waldorf, Maryland. We lost one of our best friends – he was a son, brother, father, uncle and a great friend. His friendship, laughter and outgoing attitude will be missed by many. Boobie was born on December 30, 1978 to Michael Leroy Johnson, Sr., and Cassandra Adele Butler. He was a very...

Ruth Mae Taylor

Ruth Mae Taylor

Jun 30, 2013

Taylor, Ruth Mae Townsend (Age 94) of Waldorf, Maryland. Funeral services for Ruth Taylor will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 2002 Greene Street, Beaufort, South Carolina. Burial will be in the Beaufort National Cemetery under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., Indian Head, Maryland and Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home for Funerals,...

Victoria Lynn Anderson

Victoria Lynn Anderson

Jun 30, 2013

Anderson, Victoria Lynn Woods (age 61) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. On Sunday June 30, 2013, Victoria Lynn Woods Anderson also known to family and friends as Mama Vickie departed her life at Southern Maryland Hospital. Victoria was born on February 1, 1952. She was the daughter of Oliver and Yvonne (deceased) Randall. She attended Spingarn High School in Washington, DC,...

Jeanette Marie Rogers

Jeanette Marie Rogers

Jun 21, 2013

Rogers, Jeanette Marie Hackerson (Age 66) of Cottage City, Maryland. Jeanette Marie Rogers was born July 5, 1946 in Charles County, Maryland to Georgianna Moore and William Proctor, Jr., who preceded her in death. Jeanette Rogers attended Pomonkey High School in Charles County, Maryland. In preparation for employment in Childrens' Day Care Services, she completed 2 years of General Psychology...

Shemia Cherice Wright

Shemia Cherice Wright

Jun 12, 2013

Shemia Cherice Wright, affectionately known as "Mia," was granted her angel wings on June 12, 2013. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Mia was born August 28, 1979 to Joseph E. Bowman Jr. and Cherie L. Robertson. She was educated in the Maryland Public School System and graduated from Largo High School. Mia accepted the Lord...

Eric Benjamin Richardson

Eric Benjamin Richardson

Jun 9, 2013

Eric Benjamin Richardson (Age 68) of Dalzell, South Carolina. Eric Richardson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina after suffering a massive stroke. Mr. Richardson was born February 17, 1945 in Washington, DC to Frederick Richardson and Lillian Myers Richardson. Eric attended St. Emma Military Academy before receiving...

Shirley Melvina Deshazo

Shirley Melvina Deshazo

May 31, 2013

DeShazo, Shirley Melvina (Age 78) of Bryans Road, Maryland. Shirley M. DeShazo transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland with her two devoted sons; Larry and Gregory "Ricky" and her brother, William, by her side. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she attended Dunbar High School, Pomonkey High School, Morgan...

Toykia Kenya Keys

Toykia Kenya Keys

May 27, 2013

Keys, Toykia Kenya "Tekie" (Age 39) of Fort Washington, Maryland. Toykia (Tekie) Kenya Keys was born January 13, 1974 to Frances (Poopie) Keys and William Blake. On May 27, 2013 Tekie received her call from God to come home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tekie gave her life to Christ at an early age. She became...

Kamany Donnell Love

Kamany Donnell Love

May 27, 2013

Love, Kamany Donnell (Age 14) of Clinton, Maryland. On May 27, 2013 the Lord called upon one of his angels Kamany Donnell Love to come home. Kamany (Mony) was born to Donnell Love and Toykia Keys at Providence Hospital on July 26, 1998, and received his baptism into the Christian faith as an infant. Kamany was an 8th grade student...

Chester Warren

Chester Warren

May 23, 2013

WARREN, CHESTER (AGE 79) OF INDIAN HEAD, MD "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 On Thursday, May 23, 2013, Chester Warren, affectionately known as "Chest," quietly departed this life for one eternal at Civista Hospital in LaPlata, Maryland. He was born May 6, 1934 to the late...

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