Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...