All Obituaries

Barbara Jean Brooks was born on her grandparents’ farm in Pinetops, North Carolina on December 14, 1947. She was the youngest child of Effie and Willie Brooks, Sr.     Barbara was educated in the Edgecombe County Public School System.  She attended Bullock Middle School and she graduated from George W. Carver High School.  Barbara attended North Carolina Central in Durham,...

On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:40am, at the age of 76, Jeanette McDowell was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Lowery; one son, John  McDowell, Jr.; and three brother’s, James, Charlie and Jimmy Lowery. She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her three sons, James McDowell, Brian Porcher (LaWanna), and Marvin...

MARY LOUISE (TAYLOR) SPRIGGS (Age 88) Passed peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Devoted wife for 66 years to Andrew Spriggs, Sr. (deceased); mother of Ben, Maurice, Raymond, Margaret, Delores, Janet (Steve), Donna (Cornell), Phyllis (James), Andre, Andrew, Jr. (Belinda), Lynette and La Tanya; survived by 33 grands, 42 great-grands, 6 great-great grands, a brother, Greg (Margaret); and a host of other relatives and friends.  Four (4) kids preceded her in death:  Andrew,...

Loratta (Taffy) Alexander Sunrise: June 24, 1957 - Sunset: July 11, 2020 Loratta Alexander, a kind and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was born on June 24, 1957 in Washington, DC to Ruby C. Alexander and the late William Henry Alexander.  She shall be remembered as the little lady with the big smile and even bigger heart. As families were known to do, Loratta was given the nickname (Taffy) at birth by her aunt Annie Rice. The name stayed with her for the rest of her life. She...

JAMES N. JOYNER (Age 80), made his transition on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia Hudgen Joyner. Loving father of Darryl (Debborah) and Eric (Maureen) Joyner; Grandfather of Charlotte, Darrin and Aeva Joyner. Brother of Beverly (William) and Brenda Dantzler. Visitation 9:30 am until time of funeral service at 11 am. on Saturday, July 11 at The First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 45th St., NE, Washington, D.C. 2019. Interment National Memorial Harmony Park. Services by...

BRENDA ANN MURRAY (age 72) passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, three children, Sherdon Frances Lewis, Shervon Gloria Lewis, and Leroy Alexander Lewis Jr.;  two grandsons, Marquette and Leroy Lewis; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 14 at Salvation, Outreach & Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748....

SHELIA AMANDA GLOVER, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, two daughters, Consuella Glover and Jamika Glover; grandson, Devonta Glover; three sisters, Sunday Glover Cox, Sallie Glover Douglas and Penny Glover; two brothers, Ronald Glover and Michael Glover Longus; aunt, Lillie Ruth Landford; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday,...

OAKLEY MICHAEL MAJOR, SR. - Passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Neville Major; three sons, Oakley, Jr. (Dana), Christopher (Markia), and Donald; grandchildren: Monet, Mikia, Kayla, Amir, Keeshawna, Demi, Micah, Maison, Na'Jee and Madyson; great-grandchildren: Elijah, Giselle, Gregory and Rhylie.  A great-grandchild, Kaili, preceded him in death.  He is also survived by his siblings: Warren,...

John T. Jackson (age 86) passed away on Thursday,  June 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Jackson; and two sisters, Geneva Jones and Constance Young. He is survived by his five children: Michaelann Jackson, Keri Jackson, Viola Davenport, Kelly Jackson, and Shelly Jackson Sr.; seven siblings,  Robert “Bobby” Jackson, Shirley Hamilton, Maryann James, Charles Jackson, Mildred Jackson, Louise Jackson, and Francis Jackson;  22 grandchildren; 28...

JOYCE ANN TAYLOR , passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She is survived by her son, Todd L. Taylor; father, George H. Lee; and a host of other relatives and friends. VISITATION/MEMORIAL ONLY will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 11 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019.  (SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IN EFFECT. MASKS REQUIRED. 10 PEOPLE AT A TIME. NO LINGERING)