Reginald Wilson Smith
Oct 23, 2026
On Friday, October 23, 2026, Reginald Wilson Smith departed this life at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Rendell (Veronica) McCree; his daughters, Donnita (Paul) Hill and Regine W. Smith; his four grandchildren, Antonio C. Phillips, Patryse (Terence) Ford, Ramone W. Smith, and Rhyan McCree; hisniece, Jamette (Gregory) Blue; his...
Ruth Shirleen West
Oct 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ruth Shirleen West
Visitation - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Service- 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
4408 Sheriff Road NE
Washington, DC 20019
Michael C. Smith
Oct 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael J. Smith
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment Private
Sharon Louise Risper
Sep 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sharon Louise Risper
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment Private
Delores Tate Brabham
Sep 17, 2026
Delores Tate Brabham was born May 21,1941 in Washington, DC to the late Lillie Florence Calhoun Tate and Arthur Edward Tate. She was both a daddy’s girl and mama's little helper. She joined First Baptist Church of Deanwood as a child with her parents and was baptized into the faith.
After graduating from Spingarn Senior High School, she started her 55-year...
Shirley Anne Gaskins
Sep 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley Anne Gaskins
August 13, 1935 – September 17, 2026
Shirley Anne White Gaskins, affectionately known as Shirley, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 91. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mason T. White and Beatrice Catherine White and was born on August 13, 1935, in Washington, D.C. Shirley was the...
Melvin Lewis Jackson, Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Melvin Lewis Jackson, Sr.
Visitation - 9:30 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Beltway Church of Christ
6000 Davis Boulevard
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Interment: National Harmony Memorial Park
Matthew Porcher
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Matthew Porcher
Sunrise: 10/27/1943 - Sunset: 08/30/2026
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church
7808 Marlboro Pike
District Heights, MD 20747
Interment: Heritage Memorial Cemetery
13472 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
Bennie Edgar Kelly
Aug 17, 2026
Celebrating The Life of Bennie E. Kelly
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Not About Me Ministries
3106 Branch Avenue
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Interment: Private
Lillie Mae Waiters
Aug 4, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Lillie Mae Waiters
Sunrise: February 28, 1940 | Sunset: August 4, 2026
Visitation - 11:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 12 noon
Friday, August 14, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment Private
Laverne Maria Faxio
Jul 23, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Laverne Maria Faxio
Sunrise: July 4, 1955 | Sunset: July 23, 2026
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment Private
Miriam M. Johnson
Jul 21, 2026
Celebrating the Life of
Miriam Michelle Johnson
Visiting Hour- 10:00 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial -11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.,
Washington, DC 20020
Interment: Mt Olivet Cemetery
Samuel A. Bens
Jul 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Samuel A. Bens
Samuel A. Bens was born on October 30, 1960, at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, D.C., to his loving parents, Sara Lee Battle Bens and Samuel “Pop” Bens. He was the fifth of six children, joining his siblings Yvette, Michelle, Joel, Sandra, and Jerry in a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished...
William Marshall Vaughn
Jun 22, 2026
Celebrating the Life of William Marshall Vaughn
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment: National Harmony Memorial Park
James McDowell
Jun 22, 2026
Celebrating the Life of James McDowell
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home. Chapel
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment: Private
Rosa Vernetta Mingo
Jun 13, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Rosa V. Mingo
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Enon Baptist Church
5200 Temple Hill Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Laloni Clay Witherspoon
Jun 12, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Laloni Clay Witherspoon
Visitation - 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Service - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Beltway Church of Christ
6000 Davis Blvd
Camp Springs, MD 20766
Cheryl Ann Fleming Williams
Jun 6, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Cheryl Ann Fleming Williams
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Memorial Service- 11:00 a.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church
5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Hilda Doris Pratt
Jun 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Hilda Doris Pratt
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home
4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Interment: Heritage Memorial Cemetery
Frank W Hatton
Jun 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Frank W. Hatton
Monday June 22, 2026
Point DMV Church
9310 49th Street NE,
Washington, D.C. 20019
Visitation - 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.
Interment: Washington National Cemetery
