All Obituaries

Mr. John B. Pate, Jr. (Age 67) September 30, 1954 ~ June 28, 2022 John B. Pate, Jr., entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his mother, Ernestine L. Pate; brother, William Pate and a host of other relatives and friends. WALK THRU Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Friday, July 8 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019.

Mr. Charles Henry McNair May 18, 1948 ~ June 23, 2022 Veteran, Charles H. McNair entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Muriel L. McNair and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 30 at Salvation Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20747. Burial at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. William Henry Draine (age 81) June 16, 1940 ~ June 19, 2022 Veteran, William H. Draine entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret A. Draine and a host of other relatives and friends. Services TBA.

Mr. Ralph Cornelius Mills, Jr. (age 91) June 11, 1931 ~ June 15, 2022 Veteran, Ralph C. Mills, Jr., entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m., at The New Macedonia Baptist Church, 4115 Alabama Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Rickie Sheridan Lyles July 12, 1954 ~ June 10, 2022 Rickie S. Lyles entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, June 10, 2022. He is survived by a host of relatives and Friends. Family Visiting Hour 10:00 a.m; Memorial Service 11:00 a.m; on Thursday, June 23 at Salvation Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.

Mrs. Theodosia Laverne Johnson-Cook March 31, 1947 ~ June 9, 2022 Theodosia L. Johnson-Cook entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., until Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 25 at Randall Memorial United Methodist  Church, 1002 -46th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019.

Joseph Haskin Graves Jr. “Joe” March 07, 1941 – June 05, 2022   Joseph H. Graves Jr. passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, June 05, 2022, at his home in District Heights, Maryland. Beloved husband of Vernell Graves; Son DeMarcus, Daughters LaShawn (Nikki), & Nicola; Sister Delores (DeeDee) Graves; devoted nieces Donita Watkins and Deirdre Baruti, four granddaughters ZaKeya Evans, Zariah Williams, Cherish and Adore Thomas; bonus grandson Jerry...

Apostle George Blair of Capitol Heights, MD passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Marian Elaine; one son, Raynard Blair; four daughters, Raynee Chiles, Wanda Yates, Shannon Williams-Schneider, and Kimberly Blair Jones; 15 grandchildren Raynathia (Bunny), Alicia (Lici), Anita (Nini), Derrick, Deron, Brittany (BB), Rayshawn (Shawnie Pooh), Darnell (Main Man), Joshlyn (Sugar Foot), David (The Professor), Gabrielle (Sweet Sweet), Raynard Jr., Katrina, Anthony,...

Lily Esther Mason (Age 87) Sunrise: March 30, 1935 Sunset: April 29, 2022 Lily E. Mason entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Frederick Mason, Jr. and son, Eric Gardiner Mason. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, two children, Richard Dexter Mason and Kimberly Marshell Mason. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Donte Mason, Erica Mason, Erica Windear, Lisa Styles, Rico Mason (Amy), and Malik Mason; five...

Calvin passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, surrounded by his devoted wife of 70 years, Anne W. Donelson and five generations of family. He lived a remarkable life and transitioned at the age of 95. A private interment ceremony will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. A memorial banquet to celebrate Calvin’s amazing life with family and friends will take place at a later date. Funeral services are entrusted to Henry S. Washington and Sons in Washington, DC. The Family...