Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
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.
Jeffery Jerome Hughes
Oct 3, 2019
Jeffery Jerome Hughes of Washington, DC entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019 after a long illness at Future Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
Born on November 23, 1951 to the parents Hazel and Sylvester Kelly who predeceased him in death along with his brother Wendell, sisters Brenda Hughes and Janet White.
Jeffery is...
Anita Louise Gibson
Oct 2, 2019
Anita Louise Gibson passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Steve Gibson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, one son, Damien Hill (Zelalem); three grandchildren, Carlos Hill, Nia Hill and Kedus Hill; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...
Rosetta Cooks
Sep 25, 2019
ROSETTA COOKS peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, three children, Albert W. (Leah) Cooks, Ronald Dean (Olga) Cooks and Valerie Cooks (the late Melvin) Wedge; one sister, Ella Permint; one sister-in-law, Effie Taylor; one daughter-in-law, Dianne Y. (the late Carrol B., Sr. "Chuck") Cooks; Seven grandchildren, Lawrence (Terri) "Dee Dee"...
Dolores P. Brevard
Sep 20, 2019
DOLORES P. BREVARD passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives of friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 27 at Craig Memorial Community Church, 5305 Farmingdale Place, Capitol Heights, ND 20743. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Elizabetha G. Allen
Sep 18, 2019
ELIZABETH G. ALLEN passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She is survived by 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, September 27 at Oxon Hill Church of Christ, 4201 Brinkley Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.
Ralph Dean
Aug 19, 2019
RALPH DEAN passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Dean. He is survived by his three loving daughters, Erika Cooper-Feggins (Morris), Michelle Cooper and Lynette Jones; three grandchildren, Antonio, Ebony and Keiva Cooper; five great-grandchildren, Zimonie Cooper, Elija Crews, Ahmari Anderson, Asaad Cooper, and Saalim Cooper; Special friends Alfreda Johns...
Charles Junius Hudson
Aug 12, 2019
Charles J. Hudson passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 23 at East Washington Heights Baptist Church, 2220 Branch Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.
Dorothy Phillips
Aug 6, 2019
Dorothy Phillips (age 83) departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 16 at Craig Memorial Community Church, 5305 Farmingdale Place, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Anna Mae Stewart
Aug 3, 2019
Anna M. Stewart (Age 102)
Departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Stewart and three children, Charles W., Lloyd A., and Maureen C. She is survived by her four sons, Lynwood Robinson, Kenneth, Arthur and Timothy Stewart (Charlene); five daughters, Loyce McCannon, Patricia Brown, Donna Stewart-Moore,...
Lillie Mae Matthews
Jul 27, 2019
LILLIE MAE MATTHEWS passed away on Saturday, July 27, 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 Thursday, August 8 at St. John Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, 5228 Call Pl., SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park....
Donald Antonio Townsend
Jul 18, 2019
DONALD ANTONIO TOWNSEND passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. He is survived by six children, Lakina Scribber, Shakina Priest, Dawnisha Matthews-Benjamin, Donald Townsend, Jr., Donna and Ruby Townsend; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Service at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 30...
Karl Eugene Vaughn
Jul 5, 2019
KARL EUGENE VAUGHN passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline E. Vaughn; 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 Friday, July 19 at From The Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Road, Suitland, MD 20746....
Davora N. Lewis
Jul 4, 2019
DaVora N. Lewis passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, two children, Diamynn and David Dupree; 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 Friday, July 12 at First Baptist of Fairmont Heights, 805 -58th Ave.,...


