Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Karla Dione (Jackson)  Brown

Karla Dione (Jackson) Brown

Apr 22, 2020

KARLA DIONE JACKSON-BROWN - Departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at home, with family and friends at her side.  She leaves to forever cherish her loving memory, her devoted husband, David LaVaughn Brown; son, Alexander Anjuan Jackson-Brown; three sisters, Karen D. Bryant, Kendra D. Jackson, and Dominique L. Wyatt; brother-in-law, Malounce W. Bryant; and a host of...

Douglas Richard Green

Douglas Richard Green

Apr 19, 2020

DOUGLAS RICHARD GREEN, age 64, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A monitored walk-through viewing will be held Tuesday, April 28, from 12:45 pm until 1:30 pm at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20019 followed by a restricted...

Barbara Carolyn Diggs

Barbara Carolyn Diggs

Apr 9, 2020

Barbara Carolyn Diggs, born August 17, 1945 transitioned this life to be with the Lord on April 9, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda; son, Raymond "Fuzzy"; granddaughters, Tyeshia and Lyndsey; great-grandchildren (who were the light of her life), L'Nigh, Prestin, JaMarri, and Dilian; five brothers and sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends. Due...

Samuel Wright, Jr.

Samuel Wright, Jr.

Apr 8, 2020

SAMUEL WRIGHT, JR.("TOLOU"), age 82 of Temple Hills, MD, made his final transition on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay F. Wright.  He is survived by his son, Samuel L. Wright; daughters, Louise Wilson (Anita), Leslye Buck (Eric), Cindy and Lolita; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy McGee;  two sisters-in-law, Patsy Ward...

Charles Hubert Lancaster

Charles Hubert Lancaster

Mar 19, 2020

Charles H. Lancaster passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 . He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife of 76 years Gloria W. Lancaster; his three children, Gloria Lancaster, Sharon Jones (Aubrey), Marian Johnson (Curtis); five grandchildren, Kimberly Buckmon (Joseph), Craig Bentley (Karen), Cidney McNeil, Delema Johnson and April Cunningham (Brandon); eleven great-grandchildren, Courtney, Logan, Joseph Jr., Charles,...

Marc Wayde Alexander, Sr.

Marc Wayde Alexander, Sr.

Mar 17, 2020

Marc Wayde Alexander, Sr. January 4, 1960 - March 17, 2020 Marc Wayde Alexander, Sr., the third son of Harold W. and Mildred Freeman Alexander, was born on January 4, 1960.  He attended Washington, D.C. Public Schools, graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Cum Laude) in Art...

Robert Anthony Brown, Jr.

Robert Anthony Brown, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

Robert "Bobby J" Anthony Brown, Jr. was born on May 9, 1995 in Silver Spring, Maryland. He passed away on Monday March 16, 2020 at Holy Cross Hospital at the age of 24. He was baptized, received his first communion and his confirmation in 2006.

Bobby J was born with multiple disabilities including autism and cerebral palsy....

Lawrence Blair

Lawrence Blair

Feb 24, 2020

Lawrence Ellsworth Blair was born on October 12, 1935, in Washington, DC. He departed this lifetime peacefully at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC on February 24, 2020. He was 84 years old. Lawrence was the youngest child born to Violet Henson Blair and Steve Blair. He was educated in DC public schools and lived his entire life in the...

Tyrone George Williams

Tyrone George Williams

Feb 14, 2020

Tyrone George Williams passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Salvation, Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Private.

Joe Hooks

Joe Hooks

Feb 14, 2020

JOE HOOKS (age 76) passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; two children, Stephanie and Terence; and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Largo Community Church, 1701 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville, MD 20721.

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...