Shirley Ann Proctor
Mar 5, 2026
Shirley Ann Proctor of Indian Head, MD transitioned March 5, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Monday, March 16, 2026 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery, Pomfret, MD.
Andre Odell Abney, Sr.
Mar 5, 2026
Andre Odell Abney, Sr. (54) of King George, Virginia.
Early, Thursday morning, March 5, 2026 at his home in King George, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family, Andre Odell Abney, Sr. transitioned to eternal life.
Viewing, 10:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head,...
Eleanor Simms
Mar 3, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Eleanor Simms, announces her peaceful passing on March 3,2026 at the age of 98.
Eleanor was born Eleanora Westerband on November 5, 1927, to the late Elias Westerband and Mary Rebecca Richards, in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. She was the youngest of four brothers, Oliver, Octavius,...
William Antonio Richardson, Sr.
Mar 3, 2026
William Antonio Richardson, Sr., a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin, peacefully transitioned on March 3, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on January 5, 1957, in Cheverly, Maryland to William Richardson (deceased) and Hester Richardson. Throughout his life, William was known for his honesty, kindness, and willingness to lend a helping hand to...
Jeffery Louis Ragland
Mar 1, 2026
Jeffery Louis Ragland, affectionately known as “Jeff Rags”, was born to the late Louis A. Ragland and Ann C. Ragland. He lived a life filled with purpose, resilience, and strength. He was a man who showed his love out loud not only through words, but through his actions – always present, always dependable, and always willing to give more than...
Warren Thompson, Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
Warren Thompson Sr. , 83 of White Plains, Maryland peacefully transitioned February 28, 2026. Family Gathering, 9 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 until time of Service at 10 a.m. The United House of Prayer for All People, 1721 7th Street , N.W, Washington, DC 20001 . Private Interment .
Ernest Louis Turner
Feb 27, 2026
Ernest “Louis” Turner, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives he helped shape.
Louis was born on March 28, 1939, in Malcolm, Maryland, to the late Clarence Arthur Turner and Irene Elizabeth Wright Turner. Raised in a large, close-knit family, he carried those same...
Lemuel Thomas
Feb 25, 2026
With hearts filled with sorrow, love and gratitude, we honor and celebrate the life of Lemuel Thomas who peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Lemuel was born on November 10, 1939 to the late Phillip and Hazel Thomas. He grew up with 8 loving siblings. His nicknames were "June, Junie, Tommy and Lem."Lemuel was educated in the...
Melvin Lee McConico, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Melvin Lee McConico, Jr. (84) of Temple Hills, Maryland.
Peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home in Temple Hills, Maryland, surrounded by his loving family, Melvin Lee McConico, Jr. transitioned to eternal life.
Friends and Family Gathering 9:00a.m. until the Celebration of Life, 9:30a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian...
Donald Francis Bicknell
Feb 21, 2026
Donald Francis Bicknell of La Plata, MD transitioned on February 21, 2026.
Donald Francis Bicknell, born on March 3, 1958, in Charles County Maryland, peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on February 21, 2026. He was born to Francis and Hudson Bicknell had 3 brothers (Paul Bicknell, Davis Bicknell and Art Bicknell) and 1 sister (Joan Bicknell Shaw). He was preceded in...
Norman James Carroll
Feb 20, 2026
CARROLL, NORMAN J. (AGE 90) OF NANJEMOY, MARYLAND
Norman James Carroll was born on May 16, 1935, in Charles County, Maryland to the late James and Mattie Carroll. On Friday, February 20, 2026, Norman departed this life at Hospice House of the Chesapeake in Waldorf, Maryland.
He received his education in Charles County Public Schools. Norman was united in marriage to Betty...
Nechelle Merita Willis
Feb 17, 2026
Nechelle Merita Willis of Alexandria, VA transitioned February 17, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, March 11th from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11am at Victory Christian Ministries International, 3911 Saint Barnabas Road Suitland, MD 20746. Interment private.
Jerome "Jerry" William Gray, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
A Life Well Lived: Jerome William Gray Jr.
February 20, 1946 – February 12, 2026
Jerome William Gray Jr. (Jerry) was born on February 20, 1946 to his mother Mamie Gray and father Jerome William Gray Sr. Jerry spent his years building a life defined by dedication, hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. On February 12, 2026, he...
Shirley P. Brown
Feb 11, 2026
Celebrating the life of Shirley P. Brown. With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the life of Shirley P. Brown, a person whose love was steady, whose kindness was sincere, and whose presence brought comfort to those around her. Shirley was the kind of person who made others feel seen offering a warm smile, a listening ear, and a helping...
JoAnn (Butler) Hancock
Feb 7, 2026
JoAnn (Butler) Hancock, 76 of Waldorf, Maryland formerly of Washington, D.C.
Peacefully on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 JoAnn Hancock transitioned to eternal life.
JoAnn Hancock was born on October 13, 1949 in Washington, D.C. the third of six children to the late Winston and Mary Butler. From an early age, JoAnn was rooted in strong values of faith, family, and hard...
Lucy Darlene Grinder
Feb 5, 2026
Lucy Darlene Grinder April 6, 1965 – February 5, 2026
Lucy Darlene Grinder, age 60, of Bryans Road, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on February 5, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with colon cancer.
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Oliver, and her brother, William Oliver. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of...
Ky-Mari Monte' Bowman
Feb 4, 2026
Ky-Mari Monte’ Bowman earned his wings unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Affectionately known as “Mari,” he was born to Shonte’ Thomas and Elvis Bowman. The youngest of three children and the only son.
Ky-Mari was educated in the Prince George’s and Charles County Public School Systems. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as a young adult and was baptized on...
Paul Harley
Feb 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Harley, Sr. (AKA Peaches) was born on October 6, 1981 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was baptized at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church by the late Reverend Lowell H. Hancock. Paul departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 44.
Paul attended Charles County public schools and was a graduate of...
Mary Eleanor Jones
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Eleanor Jones was born in Piscataway, MD on January 19, 1925. On January 31, 2026, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest with her family at her side. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sadie Munson; husband, Harry B. Jones Sr.; daughters, Barbara Jones, Yvonne McEwen, and Belinda Jones; sisters, Margaret Munson, Susanna Johnson, Cora Medley,...
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr. (93) of Hayes, Virginia.
Albert Mohammed Ali, Sr. was born December 29, 1932 in Washington, DC. He transitioned to eternal life, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Riverside Covalence Center in Saluda, Virginia.
Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640 until time of...
