Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


