Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Adrian M. Cole

Adrian M. Cole

Feb 18, 2021

ADRIAN M. COLE (age 58) passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. WALK-THRU Visitation will be held from10:00 a.m., until PRIVATE Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 9 at Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave. NE, Washington., DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park....

Clarence Alan Burns, Jr.

Clarence Alan Burns, Jr.

Feb 16, 2021

Clarence Alan Burns Jr.; affectionately known as "CJ", was born January 17, 1986 to Robin Burns and Clarence Burns Sr. at Columbia Hospital for Women; Washington D.C. As a child he loved baseball, basketball and enjoyed organized Youth bowling. He was always technologically inclined and he loved to laugh and was a talker and firm negotiator. His parents ensured...

Grover Miller, Jr.

Grover Miller, Jr.

Feb 15, 2021

Grover Miller, Jr. (78) was born April, 9, 1942 in Kinston, NC to Grover C Miller (deceased) and Della Mae Cobb Miller. Grover departed this life Monday February 15, 2021 at the Hyattsville Nursing and Subacute Rehab Facility in Hyattsville, Md. Grover received his education in Kinston, NC where he graduated from Adkin High School in 1960. Grover was...

Isaiah Jamal Glover

Isaiah Jamal Glover

Feb 6, 2021

Isaiah Jamal Glover (age 30) July 22, 1990 ~ February 6, 2021 Isaiah J. Glover entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He leaves to cherish his loving memory a host of relatives and friends. A WALK THRU Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of PRIVATE Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February...

Joan Bette Crawford

Joan Bette Crawford

Jan 15, 2021

JOAN BETTE CRAWFORD (Age 84) passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A PRIVATE Memorial Service will be held at 12noon on Saturday, January 30 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. (NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS...

Darryl Wayne Cobbs

Darryl Wayne Cobbs

Jan 13, 2021

DARRYL WAYNE COBBS (age 57) passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 4 at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601.(NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS AND 6 FT SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED)

Broadus W. Boxley

Broadus W. Boxley

Jan 11, 2021

Broadus W. Boxley, Jr., born November 10, 1955 peacefully transitioned into life eternal on Monday, January 11, 2021. He leaves to mourn his passing Daughter Nia Boxley, Granddaughter Phoenix Andrea Quattlebaum, sisters, Broadine Brown (Elliott), Willistine Brown (Jay), His Forever Partner Michelle Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Memorial Service on Saturday,...

Sara D. Lewis

Sara D. Lewis

Jan 3, 2021

Sara D. Lewis February 16, 1957 – January 3, 2021 Sara departed this life on the evening of January 3, 2021 at the rehab facility of Sligo Creek in Maryland. She was born February 16, 1957 to the late David L. Suggs Sr. and, Dorothy D. Jackson. Sara received her education from Kinston and New York city public schools....

Rev. Dr. Charles Bernard Jackson

Rev. Dr. Charles Bernard Jackson

Jan 2, 2021

Reverend Dr. Charles Bernard Jackson, was born on October 9, 1932 in Washington, D.C., to the late Pastor and Founder of the St. John Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, S.E., Reverend John H. Jackson and Frances E. Grady. He departed this life, with his wife by his side, January 2, 2021 at Washington Hospital Center. Rev. Jackson (affectionately known...

Nathaniel Swindler

Nathaniel Swindler

Dec 29, 2020

Nathaniel "Nat" Swindler, the fourth child born to the late Bessie B. Swindler and Willie E. Swindler, Sr., was born on September 25, 1937, in Newberry, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

Nathaniel attended public school in Newberry, South Carolina, where he met and married the late Lillie Fair. From that union,...

Esther Judy (Black)  Robinson

Esther Judy (Black) Robinson

Dec 25, 2020

Esther Judy Robinson, 79, of Capitol Heights, MD, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born to parents Angela Chavis Black and the late Jordan Black, on 23 January 1941 in Cheverly, MD. She graduated from Fairmont Heights in 1959. Esther worked as a Supervisory Analyst for 38 years. Received Performance Award during her Federal Tenure. After...

Gloria Harley Thomas

Gloria Harley Thomas

Dec 24, 2020

Gloria Harley Thomas, 90 years old, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, December 24, 2020.  She entered this world on March 14, 1930.  Services in her memory will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4925 East Capitol Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20019.  Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Dennis Jeter, Jr.

Dennis Jeter, Jr.

Nov 28, 2020

DENNIS "Tudie" JETER, Jr., Entered into everlasting life on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He is survived by his three children, Dennis Jeter, III (Betania), Kasey Crawford and Crystal Jeter; six grandchildren, Keyona, Brittany, Kevin, Alexis, Alexa and Alicia; six great-grandchildren, Khalil, Joshia, Bryson, Jayden, Brooke and Jamari; two sisters, Denise Jeter-Snoddy and Celeste Jeter-Williams; and a host of aunts,...

Robert Lee Brown, Jr.

Robert Lee Brown, Jr.

Nov 27, 2020

ROBERT LEE BROWN. JR. affectionally known as "Boe" , passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends.11:30 a.m., Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 5 at Glenwood Cemetery, 2219 Lincoln Road NE, Washington, DC 20002.  (NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS AND 6 FT SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE...

Frederick Wade

Frederick Wade

Nov 22, 2020

FREDERICK WADE (Age 83), passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Julia H. Wade; daughters, Angela Palmore (Archie) and Linda Chapman; son, Frederick Andrew Wade (Traci); and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mt. Paran Baptist Church,...

Mary Elizabeth (Coker)  Chase

Mary Elizabeth (Coker) Chase

Nov 15, 2020

MARY ELIZABETH CHASE, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 2, at Salvation, Outreach & Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment, Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.(NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS AND 6...

Jerry Albert Thomas, Sr.

Jerry Albert Thomas, Sr.

Nov 6, 2020

JERRY ALBERT THOMAS, Sr., passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 24 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment, Quantico...

Eleanor Delores (Butler)  Short

Eleanor Delores (Butler) Short

Oct 18, 2020

ELEANOR DELORES SHORT passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She is survived by her devoted children, Wendy Short-Pohlhaus (Christopher), Heidi Short-Coffey, Christopher Short, and Craig Short; beloved grandsons, Demetrius Coffey and DeAndre Coffey and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Monday,...

Norma Joana Henson

Norma Joana Henson

Oct 13, 2020

NORMA JOANA HENSON (age 77), passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 5 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4925 East Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private. (NOTE: DUE TO...

Mildred Irene (Freeman)  Gross

Mildred Irene (Freeman) Gross

Sep 24, 2020

MILDRED IRENE FREEMAN GROSS God Has Reclaimed Our Angel!  On Thursday, September 24, 2020 the mother of Harold O. Alexander, MD, Kevin W. Alexander, MD and Marc W. Alexander quietly transitioned while in the care of her grandson, Marquice H. Alexander.  On Friday, October 9, 2020 the family will hold private services at 10:00 A.M. followed by an 11:00...