Thornton Funeral Home

Janice "Missy" Dunnington (age 57) of Indian Head, MD sadly passed away on March 23, 2024. We will remember Missy for always keeping it real. Left to cherish her two kids Claytron Hall & De'Shunae Dunnington. There will be a viewing Wednesday, April 10th from 9am until time of service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, beloved wife of Earl Donnell Jordan, peacefully entered into eternal rest. In addition to her husband of more than 40 years, she is also survived by children William (fianc? Lauren), Krystle (Tony) and Michael (Carlethia "Lee Lee"); brothers Larry (Carmen), Melvin, Gregory (Michelle) Kenneth, and Gary (Deneen), sisters Dorothy, Belinda (Terence) and Regina "Michelle" (Johnny); seven grandchildren, Bryce, Mason, Amaya, Wesley, Korey, Maverick and Maddox, one great grandchild, Caleb and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing: 10:00am until service 11:30am, Saturday, April 6th, Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head,...

On Monday, March 18, 2024 of Indian Head, Maryland. Survived by loving and devoted children. Viewing: 10:00am - 11:00am, Thursday, April 4th, Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Mass 12:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD.

Helen Romaine Marbury of Indian Head Maryland departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024 at home. She was born on December 18, 1934, to the late Lorenzo and Helen Marbury. The third of eight siblings and the oldest girl. Romaine grew up in Fenwick and moved to Indian Head in January 1954. She attended and graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1953. Romaine was Lead Secretary to the Principal at JC Parks Elementary School, in Charles County, MD from 1959-1996. While there she was recognized many times for outstanding and exemplary service to the school and the County. She retired from Charles County Department of Education, J.C. Parks in 1996 and immediately began enjoying a life of...

Helen Romaine Marbury of Indian Head Maryland departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024 at home. She was born on December 18, 1934, to the late Lorenzo and Helen Marbury. The third of eight siblings and the oldest girl. Romaine grew up in Fenwick and moved to Indian Head in January 1954. She attended and graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1953. While there, she was a member of the 4H Club excelled in volleyball and was known for her accurate half-court shot on the basketball team. When Pomonkey High School held graduation, the class party was in the basement of her family home. A tradition that continued for years - or at least until someone parked on the front yard and Dad said no...

On Monday, January 29, 2024 quietly at his home. He is survived by his daughter Carmelita Lockley, step-children, Robin and Lawrence Washington, grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing: 5pm to 8pm, Thursday, February 8th, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland. An additional viewing: 10:00 am until service: 11:00am, Saturday, February 10th, Calvary Baptist Church, 3971 General Puller Highway, Saluda, Virginia 23149. Interment Church Cemetery.

peacefully transitioned January 27, 2024. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. www.thorntonfuneralhomepa.com

Peacefully departed life on Friday January 26, 2024 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Gloria was born on November 19, 1951 in Edgefield, South Carolina to Rallie and Callie Brown. She was the oldest of four children. Born in a Christian family, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, and started her early Christian walk at Pisgah Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Bryans Road, Maryland. She attended Charles County Public Schools in Indian Head, Maryland graduating with a High School Diploma from Lackey High School in June 1969. After high school, she earned an associates degree and began working as a secretary for the Department of the Navy. On May 29, 1972 she...

Charles Gilbert Short, Sr. transitioned January 22, 2024. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, February 7 from 5-8pm and on Thursday, February 8 from 9am until time of funeral service at 10am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment immediately to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, La Plata, MD.

Peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence, Earl transitioned to eternal life. He was the husband of the late Everdene "Dene" Jordan and is survived by his children Earl D., Kelvin, Cleophas, Joyce, Carol, Lori, Jay and Renee, a host of grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Viewing: 10:00am, Service: 11:00am, on Monday, January 15th, Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment Church Cemetery.

On Saturday, December 9, 2023. Survived by daughter, Stacey and the Walton's Store family. Family Gathering: 10:00am, Memorial Service: 11:00am, Monday, December 18th, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Transitioned Sunday, November 26, 2023, Survived by her children, Viewing: 9:00 am -10:00am, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., Mass: 11:00 am, St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Indian Head, Maryland 20640 on Friday, December 8th. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, Maryland 20640.

transitioned November 21, 2023. Family may visit with friends Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life from 4:00-4:30 p.m. in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a later date. www.thorntonfuneralhome.com

Transitioned on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Survived by son, Damien (Tina), grandchild, siblings, and other relatives and friends. Viewing: 10:00am, Service: 11:00am, Monday, November 27th, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. On line guest book, www.thorntonfuneralhomepa.com.

Transitioned October 28, 2023. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00am until 10:45am. Tuesday, November 14th, St. Joseph's Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 4590 St. Joseph's Way Pomfret, MD. Mass follows at 11:00am , St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Interment Church Cemetery Pomfret, MD.

James S. Thomas departed this life on October 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife Beatrice, two children and four grandchildren. James' life will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 7th at the Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Nanjemoy, MD. Viewing: 10:00AM. Service: 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest on Monday, November 20th at 2:30 PM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. On-line guest book: thorntonfuneralhomepa.com.

Transitioned on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved husband of Tiffiony. Also surviving are sons, parents and other family and friends. Viewing: 10:00am, Service: 11:00am, Thursday, October 26th. Victory Christian Ministries International, Suitland, Maryland. Interment Zion Baptist Church, Welcome, Maryland.

Transitioned, Friday, September 22, 2023. Viewing, 10:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P. A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

transitioned September 7th, 2023. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, September 20th, from 9am until time of funeral service 11am at Zion Baptist Church 8105 Annapolis Woods Rd, Welcome, MD. Interment immediately to follow at Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church Nanjemoy, MD.

transitioned August 29, 2023. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, September 13, from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD. Interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD on Monday, September 25 at 2:30pm.

On Thursday, August 24, 2023 peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1965, to Ruth Heath and the late Sylvester Eugene Heath. She worked as a Program Administrator at NCTA and Proctor & Gamble and some additional contractor jobs before stopping her professional career due to her health. In addition to her mom she is also survived by her brother Mark, grandmother Dorothy Bowie, aunts Freda (Phil), Clarissa and Maria, uncle Rod (Teresa), niece Leah, nephews Mark, Jr., Ray, a host of cousins and her Beltway Church of Christ family. Her viewing will be held from 10am until time of service 11am, Saturday, September 2, 2023, Beltway Church of Christ, 6000 Davis...