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.
Viewing, 10:00 a.m., until the Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar...
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 of Waldorf, MD transitioned on February 4, 2026 .
Friends may visit with the family Monday, February 16th from 10 am until time of service 11 am at Way of The Cross Church of Christ 1800 Hazelwood Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment immediately to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery Waldorf, MD.
Paul Harley
Feb 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Harley of Nanjemoy, MD transitioned February 3, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Monday, February 16, 2026 from 9 am until time of service at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment immediately to follow at Oak Grove Church Cemetery Nanjemoy, MD.
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...
Elvia Lancaster Thompson
Jan 27, 2026
THOMPSON, ELVIA L. (AGE 102) OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND
Elvia Lancaster Thompson was born on April 11, 1923, in Charles County, Maryland. She was the eleventh child of the late James William and Rose Ella Lancaster. Often referring to herself as 7/11 – the 7th girl and 11th child out of 13. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Elvia Thompson transitioned to...
Loren R. Davis
Jan 27, 2026
Remembering the Life of Loren
Loren Davis was born on August 16, 1967, in New Rochelle, NY. Unexpectedly, he transitioned on January 27, 2026. At the age of 58, Loren leaves behind a strong legacy of laughter, joy, faith, and love for his family.
Loren graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1985. He served in the United States Navy and was...
Louise Elaine Swittenberg
Jan 24, 2026
Louise Elaine Swittenberg of Fort Washington, MD transitioned January 24, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, March 13, 2026 from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment immediately to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
Phillip Bryant Brooks
Jan 23, 2026
Phillip Brooks, born on November 9, 1952, sadly passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
From an early age, Phil was full of energy and had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed playing football and basketball, and swimming at the local pool. Phil knew no boundaries when it came to his fascination...
Dimple McKinley Walker
Jan 22, 2026
Dimple McKinley Walker of Fort Washington, MD transitioned January 22, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am at Union Wesley AME Zion Church, 1860 Michigan Ave NE Washington, DC. Interment will be held at a later date at 11:15 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at...
Thomas Leo Proctor, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Thomas Leo Proctor, Jr., affectionately known as “Corny”, was born on June 14, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Blanche Bernice Proctor and Thomas Leo Proctor. He peacefully transitioned on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and steadfast dedication to family.
Thomas was a proud graduate of Frederick Douglas High School and lived a life marked...
Melvin Theodore Montgomery
Jan 19, 2026
Melvin Theodore Montgomery of Waldorf, MD transitioned January 19, 2026.
Melvin Theodore Montgomery – one of the triplets of the late Reginald,Sr. and Alice Montgomery of Ironsides. He was born on June 12, 1961 in Washington, DC and transitioned to his eternal home on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Genesis Healthcare in Waldorf, MD.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Mary Louise Nutter Thomas
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Louise Nutter, affectionately known as “Sis,” was born on January 15, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Bertie and Glenmore Nutter, Sr. She was the second of four children. Her childhood was spent in White Haven on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she lived with her grandparents and numerous relatives. Growing up in a farming community, Sis and her...
Ronea Teasheke Posey
Jan 15, 2026
Ronea Teasheke Posey quietly departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. Ronea succumbed to critical injuries which she sustained in a fire inside her apartment on December 24, 2025.
Ronea was born to Ronald L. Posey and the late Tijuana Veronica Spriggs. She attended Prince Georges County Public Schools. In 2008, Ronae gave...
Bessie "Elder Bessie" Ashworth
Jan 13, 2026
Bessie "Elder Bessie" Ashworth of Washington, DC transitioned January 13, 2026.
Elder Bessie Jean K. Ashworth was born in Washington, DC on July 13, 1944. She was the fourth of five children born to the late John and Vivian Kennedy. Elder Ashworth was "born with a veil over her face", a rare birth believed to carry deep spiritual significance, which she...
Bruce Anthony Jefferson, Sr.
Jan 9, 2026
Bruce A. Jefferson Sr. was born June 16,1958 in Shereveport, Louisiana to the late Francine Jefferson Reddon. At an early age, he professed his life to Christ at Old Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Grandcane, Louisiana. The family later moved to Glenarden, Maryland where he received his education. Bruce attended and graduated from Duval High School June 6, 1976. While...
Brenda Mona Wilkins
Jan 9, 2026
On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 am, please click on the link below to live stream the service.
Please make sure when viewing the services that the volume located in the right lower corner (where it says "live") on the viewing screen is turned up (the bars should be blue).
The streaming will begin after the family gathering. Therefore, there may...
Harold Eugene Bland
Jan 6, 2026
Harold Eugene Bland of Bryans Road, MD transitioned January 6, 2026.
Harold Eugene Bland peacefully transitioned on January 6, 2026. Known affectionately as Piggy, Harold lived a life defined by kindness, joy, and an unshakeable bond with his family. His presence carried warmth, his laughter created connection and his memory remains deeply woven into the hearts of those who love him.
Early...
Annie Louise Curry-Harper
Jan 3, 2026
Annie Curry of Hyattsville, MD transitioned January 3, 2026.
Annie Louise Givan Curry (Ann) was born on September 14, 1937, to the late Henry and Nettie Bell Patton Givan. To this union nine children were born. Ann was the third oldest. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Henry Givan Jr. (Sonny Boy), Frederick Givan, Edward Givan, and Mickey...
