Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...
Gloria A. Lancaster
Nov 30, 2019
GLORIA A. LANCASTER, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Charles Hubert Lancaster, Sr. who preceded her in death on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, December 3 at Henry S....
Marlon Vaughn Richardson
Nov 29, 2019
MARLON VAUGHN RICHARDSON, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Karyn Freeman Richardson; 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 Tuesday, December 10 at Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church, 1001 Old Mitchellville Rd,...
Michael Andre Savoy
Nov 27, 2019
MICHAEL ANDRE SAVOY passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He leaves to cherish his loving memory 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 Thursday, December 12 at Salvation, Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment National Harmony Memorial...
Joan Cecelia Sweeney
Nov 23, 2019
Joan C. Sweeney (Age 78) passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11 am on Saturday, November 30, at Craig Memorial Community Church, 5305 Farmingdale Place, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.
Lillian Bess
Nov 13, 2019
Lillian Bess (Age 91) passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She leaves to cherish her unforgettable memory to her children: Brenda Abernathy (Audie), Sigmon Zeleke (Elias), Reginald Bess, William Bess, Marion "Tina" Fox, Vern Bess, and Gregory Bess (Maxine); 14 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She...
Clinton Roy Tucker
Nov 6, 2019
Clinton Roy Tucker passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He is survived by three sisters, Catherine Smith, Margaret Tucker and Ann Jordan; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mildred Tucker and later, Tia Tucker; parents Edward and Margaret Tucker Braxton; two brothers, Warren and Herbert Tucker; two...
Cubie Eugene Brown
Nov 5, 2019
Cubie E. Brown (Age 98) Passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9:30am until time of Funeral Service at 11am on Thursday, November 14 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Gladys Victoria Wallace
Oct 25, 2019
GLADYS VICTORIA WALLACE (Age 95) passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, November 1, at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 -45th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.
Robert Augustus Atcherson
Oct 22, 2019
ROBERT AUGUSTUS ATCHERSON (age 66) passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. He is survived by his loving brother, Raynard Atcherson. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 12, at Salvation, Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Anthony Ricardo Hill
Oct 13, 2019
ANTHONY RICARDO HILL (age 33) passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He is survived by his loving mother, Marilyn Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends. 11:00 a.m., Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 8, at Salvation, Outreach and Deliverance Ministries, 4598 Beech Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Repast immediately following.


