Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Gregory C. Thompson, Sr.

Gregory C. Thompson, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gregory C. Thompson, Sr. Sunrise: October 31, 1954 - Sunset: October 10, 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025

Visiting Hour - 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Service - 11:00 a.m.

From The Heart Church Ministries 5055 Allentown Rd, Suitland, MD 20746

LIVESTREAM: https://memorial.fthcm.org/homegoing-services-stream-page-jk8ab1-lekirm-n_/

James Nicholas Slaughter, Jr.

James Nicholas Slaughter, Jr.

Oct 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Nicholas Slaughter, Jr.

Sunrise: September 9, 1927 - Sunset: October 9, 2025 Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Miracle Center 591  Hampton Park Blvd Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Kavonne Arlene Foster Lewis

Kavonne Arlene Foster Lewis

Sep 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kavonne Arlene Foster Lewis

Sunrise: July 7, 1969 - Sunset: September 26, 2025

Visitation - 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE Washington, DC 20019

Gregory Bess

Gregory Bess

Sep 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gregory Bess Sunrise: September 12, 1961 - September 18, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: Private

Helen Edwards-Law

Helen Edwards-Law

Sep 16, 2025

Helen Edwards-Law was the only child of John Henry Edwards and Pattie Speight-Swinson-Edwards.  Both were from Speights Bridge in Greene County, North Carolina.  During The Great Migration years, which were from about 1910 to 1970, John and Pattie migrated from North Carolina to Washington, DC sometime before 1934.  They purchased a large rowhouse at 2139 L Street, NW, Washington,...

Barbara Jean Bush-Douglas

Barbara Jean Bush-Douglas

Sep 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean Bush-Douglas

Sunrise: October 6, 1938 - Sunset: September 12, 2025

Transitioned peacefully at her home in Mitchellville, MD on Friday, September 12, 2025. She is survived by a devoted daughter, Tanya;  son, Kevin; a loyal granddaughter, Kia; three sisters, Norma, Brenda and Yvonne; and host of other relatives and...

Georges Aguehounde

Georges Aguehounde

Sep 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of George's Aguehounde Sunrise: November 11, 1951 - Sunset: September 9, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Mass is Christian Burial - 11:00 a.m.

Friday, September 19, 2025

Incarnation Catholic Church 880 Eastern Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery

Eunice L. Summers

Eunice L. Summers

Aug 31, 2025

Eunice L. Summers, 97 of Washington, DC, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend; remembered for her kindness, wisdom and support.

She preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Summers and leaves to cherish her loving memory three children, Cynthia, Robert and John Summers.

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Sean Jamal Edwards

Sean Jamal Edwards

Aug 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sean Jamal Edwards Sunrise: August 25, 1993 - Sunset: August 24, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Eloquent Touch 3916 Bexley Place Suitland, MD 20743

Interment: Washington National Cemetery

Constance A. Young Lawrence

Constance A. Young Lawrence

Aug 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Constance A. Young Lawrence

Sunrise: September 19, 1947 - Sunset: August 22, 2025

Visitation - 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial - 11:00 a.m.

Friday, September 5, 2025

St. Luke Catholic Church 4927 E. Capitol Street SE Washington, D.C. 20019

Interment Private

Donna Maria Freeman

Donna Maria Freeman

Aug 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donna Maria Freeman

Sunrise: October 31, 1947 - Sunset: August 20, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 6, 2025

St. Luke Catholic Church 4927 E. Capitol Street SE Washington, D.C. 20019

Interment Private

Beatrice L. Porter

Beatrice L. Porter

Aug 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Beatrice L. Porter Sunrise: August 7, 1942 - Sunset: August 11, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

at Beltway Church of Christ 6000 Davis Boulevard, Camp Springs, MD 20746. No interment.

Repast immediately following service in the Church...

Elaine Presley

Elaine Presley

Aug 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Elaine Presley

Sunrise: November 13, 1949 ~ Sunset: August 2, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 am Celebration of Life -11:00 am

Friday, August 22, 2025

Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel 4927 N.H. Burroughs Ave., NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: National Harmony Memorial Park...

Alethia Moses

Alethia Moses

Jul 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Alethia Moses

Sunrise: February 20, 1930- Sunset: July 26, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m.

Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

St. Paul Church

6419 Marlboro Pike

District Heights, MD 20747

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery

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Lena Mae Turner

Lena Mae Turner

Jul 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lena M. Turner Sunise: March 27, 1948 - Sunset: July 18, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Living Word Love Fellowship Ministries 1853 Brightseat Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

Interment: - 1:30 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Md....

Catherine Alfreda Sneed

Catherine Alfreda Sneed

Jul 14, 2025

Forever In Our Hearts Mother Catherine A. Sneed

"May the work I've done speak for me"

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

First Baptist Church of Fairmount Heights 806 58th Avenue Fairmount Heights, Maryland 20743

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Marita M. Douglas

Marita M. Douglas

Jul 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marita Meyers Douglas (Age 81) Sunrise: July 20, 1943 - Sunset: July 9, 2025

Marita M. Douglas entered into eternal rest, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, peacefully, at home. She is survived by her son, David; daughter-in-law, Joy; daughter-in-love, Andrea Martin Frempong; grandson, Christopher D.; granddaughters, Jessica (Ramsi II) and Melanie; granddaughter-in-law, Jazmine...

Candacce “Daisy” May Madison

Candacce “Daisy” May Madison

Jul 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Candacce "DAISY" May Madison

Sunrise: October 17, 1942 - Sunset: July 6, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Tabernacle Baptist Church 719 Division Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Selma Evelyn Spencer

Selma Evelyn Spencer

Jun 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Selma Evelyn Spencer

Sunrise: August 3, 1934 ~ Sunset: June 21, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Celebration of Life - 11:00 a.m.

Monday, July 7, 2025 Tabernacle Baptist Church 719 Division Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Hermenia L. Brunson

Hermenia L. Brunson

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hermenia L. Brunson

Sunrise: July 8, 1939 ~ Sunset: June 20, 2025

Visitation - 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Incarnation Catholic Church 880 Eastern Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment Private