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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Shirley Ruth Ferguson
Sep 21, 2020
SHIRLEY RUTH FERGUSON (age 79) was called to her heavenly home on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Ruth Walker; two loves of her life, William Parris and Robert Ferguson; and two brothers, Leonard Smith and William Bradley. Shirley is survived by her loving mother, Pecola Bradley (late Lindberg Bradley); three devoted...
Reva Lee (Diuguid) Brown
Sep 15, 2020
REVA LEE (DIUGUID) BROWN (age 96) Reva Lee (Diuguid) Brown was born the second child of the late Walter E. and Nannie Kate Diuguid on September 6, 1924, in Campbell County, Virginia, near Concord. Reva, known as "Nack" since childhood, enjoyed her family--including her sisters, Lizzie Mae ("Nick") and Nannie Belle ("Baby"), and her brother, Walter Jr. ("Boy"). They...
Jason Richard Duke
Sep 9, 2020
JASON RICHARD DUKE (age 49) Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He is survived by his two sons, Michael Duke and Brandon Wright; loving parents, James and Roceal Duke; sister, Courtney Duke Foster; two nieces, Lauren and Avery Foster; uncle, Ronald G. Duke; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from...
Toussaint Preston Pierce
Aug 21, 2020
TOUSSAINT PRESTON PIERCE (AGE 94) - Returned to his Heavenly home on Friday, August 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Pierce; two daughters, Stephanie Pierce and Carol Simmons (husband, Rob); two adopted sons, Raun Giles and Gerald James; three grandchildren, Jasmine L. Pierce, Dion Toussaint Williams and Sascha James; nieces and nephews, Veida Pierce Wilson,...
Barbara Jean Brooks
Jul 31, 2020
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...
Jeanette Mcdowell
Jul 27, 2020
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,...
Mary Louise (Taylor) Spriggs
Jul 16, 2020
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...
