Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Lorraine Kidwell

Lorraine Kidwell

Jan 30, 2020

LORRAINE KIDWELL passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. 11:00 a.m., Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Uplift Baptist Church, 7100 Martin Luther King Jr., Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

Dena Mae Pryor Cummings

Dena Mae Pryor Cummings

Jan 28, 2020

Dena Mae Pryor Cummings, transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from  9a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 12 noon, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Central Union Baptist Church, 4401  Foote Street, NE, Washington, D. C.  20019.  Pastor James M. Lee,...

Ruth Viola Mcgee

Ruth Viola Mcgee

Jan 25, 2020

RUTH VIOLA MCGEE passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Goo Success Christian Church & Ministries, 4401 Sheriff Road NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Portia A. Copeland

Portia A. Copeland

Jan 24, 2020

PORTIA A. COPELAND passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She is survived by relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Plymouth Congregational Unite Church of Christ, 5301 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20011. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Edith Powe Fleming

Edith Powe Fleming

Jan 23, 2020

Edith Powe Fleming, born September 10, 1931 in Cleveland, North Carolina, transitioned this life to be with the Lord on January 23, 2020 in Columbus, Georgia. She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce L. Fleming, who proceeded her in death; and a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and church member who was known for celebrating and...

Robert F. Melvin

Robert F. Melvin

Jan 16, 2020

Robert F. Melvin, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean S. Melvin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Contee A.M.E. Zion Church, 903 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment...

Rhonda Laverne Oliver

Rhonda Laverne Oliver

Jan 14, 2020

RHONDA L. OLIVER, passed away on Tuesday, January, 14, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Oliver; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, 1630 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009....

Vertis Yvonne Mcdougal

Vertis Yvonne Mcdougal

Jan 14, 2020

VERTIS Y. MCDOUGAL passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She is survived by her loving children, Treva McDougal and Darrell McDougal; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 -45th Street,...

Barbara Jean Cotton

Barbara Jean Cotton

Jan 12, 2020

Barbara Jean Cotton, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 12, 2020. She leaves to cherish her loving memorial, a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Salvation, Outreach & Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.

Frances C. Shaw

Frances C. Shaw

Jan 9, 2020

FRANCES C. SHAW, departed this life on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her three children, Danita Smallwood, James E. Shaw, Jr., and Johnetta Shaw; four grandsons; four sisters, Katherine Green, Lucille Shaw, Thelma Butler and Mable Helm; two brothers, Joseph and Bernard Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will...

Frances C. Shaw

Frances C. Shaw

Jan 9, 2020

FRANCES C. SHAW Departed this life on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her three children, Danita Smallwood, James E. Shaw, Jr., and Johnetta Shaw; four grandsons; four sisters, Katherine Green, Lucille Shaw, Thelma Butler and Mable Helm; two brothers, Joseph and Bernard Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will...

Garry Harrod

Garry Harrod

Jan 5, 2020

GARRY HARROD, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, January, 11 at Craig Memorial Community Church, 5305 Farmingdale Place, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Mary Maxine James

Mary Maxine James

Jan 5, 2020

MARY MAXINE JAMES passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. There will be NO VISITATION: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 13, at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 910 Addison Road S., Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville....

Sylvia P. Jordan

Sylvia P. Jordan

Jan 4, 2020

SYLVIA P. JORDAN passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, at First Baptist Church, 712 Randolph Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

James Washington Roulhac, Jr.

James Washington Roulhac, Jr.

Dec 29, 2019

JAMES WASHINGTON ROULHAC, JR . - Passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of Service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20019.  Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD 20746.

Darlene Fields Smith

Darlene Fields Smith

Dec 26, 2019

DARLENE F. SMITH passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Galilee Baptist Church, 2101 Shadyside Ave., Suitland, MD 20746. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Patricia Edna (Bates)  Scofield

Patricia Edna (Bates) Scofield

Dec 22, 2019

Patricia Edna Bates Scofield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Bates, Sr., and Dorothy Bates; and brother, John Bates, Jr. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, one son, Clarence Scofield, IV (Tonika); three granddaughters, Kennedy Rebecca, Trinity Patricia, and Ellington...

Theodore Mckinley Simmons, Jr.

Theodore Mckinley Simmons, Jr.

Dec 20, 2019

THEODORE MCKINLEY SIMMONS, JR., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. He is survived by his son, Theodore M. Hawkins, Sr.; mother, Annie M. Simmons; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division...

Thoranita M. Gilbert

Thoranita M. Gilbert

Dec 8, 2019

THORANITA M. GILBERT entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gilbert, and her son, Chauncey Hall. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, her two children, Crystal and James Hall; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Deidre Small and Raynelle Hall; and a host of other relatives and...

Milton  Aaron Coats

Milton Aaron Coats

Dec 2, 2019

MILTON AARON COATS, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his daughter Kayla M. Velez; mother, Geraldine Coats; brother, Roland Hinton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 11 at Bethesda Baptist Church,...