Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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

Veronica Neal-Formey

Veronica Neal-Formey

Jun 11, 2025

Veronica Neal-Formey passed away peacefully following a recently diagnosed illness on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born Veronica Alfreda Neal at DC General Hospital on October 25, 1949, she was affectionately known as "Ronnie" by friends and family. Ronnie  lived   her   early   years   in   Washington,  DC   where   she   attended   Kelly  Miller Junior High. She graduated from Margaret Murray Washington Vocational...

Florence J. Hutchinson

Florence J. Hutchinson

Jun 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Florence J. Hutchinson Sunrise: July 18, 1925 - Sunset: June 5, 2025

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

Friday, June 27, 2025

First Baptist Church of Deanwood 4408 Sheriff Road, NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 1,...

Gloria Edwards

Gloria Edwards

Jun 2, 2025

Gloria Edwards Sunrise: August 5, 1948 - Sunset: June 2, 2025

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

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Grace Apostolic Church 4417 Dix Street, NE Washington, DC 20019

Interment: Washington National Cemetery

Marian Elaine Blair

Marian Elaine Blair

May 30, 2025

Marian Elaine Blair entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, May 30, 2025. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until Celebration of Life at 11:00am on Saturday, June 7 at Holy Cross PBS Church, 601 Larchmont Ave., Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Maryland National Memorial.

Antoine Williams

Antoine Williams

May 17, 2025

Antoine Williams entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11:00am until Celebration of Life at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 7 at Seaton Memorial AME Church, 5507 Lincoln Ave., Lanham, MD 20706. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Denise D. Smith

Denise D. Smith

May 15, 2025

Denise D. Smith entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She leaves to cherish her loving memory a host of relatives and friends.

1:00pm Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Chapel, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019

Elijah Norris

Elijah Norris

May 5, 2025

On Monday, May 5, 2025, Eljah Norris passed away at his home. He departed this life with a firm belief in God.  He leaves behind three sons, Wendell, Jeff Sr. and Johnny Norris; One daughter in-law; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date at...

Jerry O. Bens

Jerry O. Bens

Apr 29, 2025

Jerry O. Bens entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 16 at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 45th Street N.E., Washington DC, 20019. Interment  Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Franklin D. Brown

Franklin D. Brown

Apr 26, 2025

Celebrating the life of Franklin D. Brown Sunrise: November 27, 1933 ~ Sunset: April 26, 2025

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Not About Me Ministries- Branch Hall 3102 Branch Avenue Temple Hills, MD 20748

Interment - Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Ruby C. Alexander

Ruby C. Alexander

Apr 23, 2025

Ruby Claudine Johnson Alexander ascended to Heaven on April 23, 2025, after spending 90½ years spreading love and happiness. Ruby was spreading the words of love and happiness long before Al Green.

She was a joyful lady with a big heart, a radiant smile, and an infectious laugh. Ruby loved everyone, particularly children. Walking down the street...

Doris Elaine Arnold

Doris Elaine Arnold

Apr 22, 2025

Doris Elaine Arnold passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a beautiful 59-year life. Born on June 19, 1965, in Washington, DC, she was proud to call the city her home. She graduated from Burdick/Roosevelt High School and dedicated her life to caring for children. Every child she met had a new auntie and a new nickname. She...

Brian Joseph Thomas, Sr.

Brian Joseph Thomas, Sr.

Apr 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brian Joseph Thomas, Sr. Sunrise: November 11, 1947 ~ Sunset: April 20, 2025

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Mt. Calvary Catholic Church 6700 Marlboro Pike Forestville, MD 20747

Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Janice Pauline Cleveland

Janice Pauline Cleveland

Apr 6, 2025

Janice Pauline (Butler) Cleveland, 73, of Washington, D. C., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025.   She was born on November 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Butler.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Maurice Butler and sister, Carlotta Harrison.

She is survived by her husband,...