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...
Loratta (Taffy) Alexander
Jul 11, 2020
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...
James Nelson Joyner
Jul 2, 2020
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...
Brenda Ann Murray
Jul 1, 2020
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...
Oakley Michael Major, Sr.
Jun 30, 2020
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...
John Thomas Jackson
Jun 18, 2020
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...
Joyce Ann Taylor
Jun 17, 2020
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...
Evelyn Rebecca Tyson
Jun 10, 2020
Evelyn Rebecca Tyson, (age 75) passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, June 22 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019. Additional visitation will be held at 10am...
Gloria Bernadette Brown
Jun 8, 2020
Gloria Bernadette Brown, affectionately known as "Bernie", entered eternal life on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Joyce A. Mathis, granddaughter of the late Benjamin A. Brown, II and Marion F. Dorsey Brown (The Grans), was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1954. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, one son, Terry...
James Culp
Jun 4, 2020
Mr. James "Bobby" Culp, 80, (January 30, 1940-June 4, 2020) passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Deanwood Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Washington, DC. He is survived by his Daughter, Tanjel Michelle Culp and her Mother, Bettye Gabriel Culp, both of Charlotte, NC; Sister, Freddie Mae Hall, Special Nephew, James Ira Culp; both of Washington, DC; and several...
Darryl Jerome Smalls
Jun 3, 2020
In Loving Memory of Darryl Jerome Smalls ~ December 6, 1963 - June 3, 2020. Interment Service will be held in Charleston, South Carolina at a later date.
Clara Belle Savage Sutton
May 25, 2020
Clara Belle Savage Sutton, 92
of Washington, DC, passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Johnny, whom she had been married to for more than 60 years at the time of his death. She is survived by her three children, Greta Wilson (David), Rhoda Sutton and Broderick Sutton;...
Florence N. Stewart
May 21, 2020
FLORENCE N. STEWART departed this life on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She is survived by two children: Marsha Stewart and Mark Stewart (Keisha); six grandchildren: Tiana, Tyla, Marcus, Kyla, Jamal and Korey; two great-grandchildren, Konner and Kody; one sister, Rosetta Payton; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Jackson and Carolyn Jackson; a dear friend and caretaker, Diane Nelson (who called her "Glamour...
Tawana Elaine Mcdonald
May 21, 2020
TAWANA ELAINE McDONALD, born April 23, 1957, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2020. Daughter of Henry (deceased) and Mary McDonald; sister of Henry ("Mike"), Alan (deceased), Jeffery, Teresa ("Peaches"), Tameka, Zachary (deceased), Patrick and Teronica ("Bay-Bay"). She attended Kendall and Gallaudet Schools for the Deaf. A monitored visitation (social distancing and masks/face coverings required) will be held...
