Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Charles  Junius Hudson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.,...

Mary  Ellen Wilcox

Mary Ellen Wilcox

Jun 26, 2019

MARY ELLEN WILCOX passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 9, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 3636 Dixon Street, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Nick  Valentino Fleming,  Sr.

Nick Valentino Fleming, Sr.

Jun 19, 2019

NICK VALENTINO FLEMING, SR. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis M. Fleming and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 26 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019....

Harry  William Hicks,  Jr.

Harry William Hicks, Jr.

Jun 19, 2019

HARRY WILLIAM HICKS, JR. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Deborah Johns and Angela Carole; one son, Eric Hicks; 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, June 28 at First Baptist...

Janet  Yvette Brice

Janet Yvette Brice

Jun 15, 2019

JANET YVETTE BRICE (age 65) passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She 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, June 21 at New Chapel Baptist Church, 5601 Old Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park....

Katherine Grooms

Katherine Grooms

Jun 10, 2019

KATHERINE GROOMS (age 84) passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. She 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 Tuesday, June 18 at Clinton United Methodist Church, 10700 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery.

Bessie  Elizabeth Tibbs

Bessie Elizabeth Tibbs

Jun 6, 2019

Departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Carroll Manor in Washington, DC. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter, Harry Tibbs, Jr. (Yvonne) and Margo Anderson (Dickie); grandchildren, Wanda Datcher-Nichols, Krystal Tibbs-Richardson, Alysia Anderson, Harry Tibbs, III (Suk), Richard Anderson II; seven great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was...

Ernestine  S. Butler

Ernestine S. Butler

Jun 2, 2019

ERNESTINE S. BUTLER (AGE 88) passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Visitation 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Henry s. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925- 27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE., Washington, DC 20019. Graveside services immediately following at Maryland National Memorial Park, Laurel, MD.

Nathaniel  Walter Snowden,  Jr.

Nathaniel Walter Snowden, Jr.

May 31, 2019

NATHANIEL W. SNOWDEN, JR. (Age 85) passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. Visitation 10 a.m. service 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7 at Seaton Memorial AME Church, 5507 Lincoln Ave., Lanham MD 20774, Interment Harmony Memorial National Park.

Milton  A. Donelson

Milton A. Donelson

May 25, 2019

REV. MILTON ADRIAN DONELSON, (Age 66) - Transitioned on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He is survived by his three dedicated sons, A. Dwayne, Michael S., Sr. (Tiffany), and Kellen T. Donelson; five grandchildren: Darrion, Avionna, Michael, Jr., Matthew and Destiny Donelson; an uncle, Calvin C. Donelson (Ann), a niece, Femi Donelson; and a host of other family and friends....

Essie  Irene Williams

Essie Irene Williams

May 20, 2019

ESSIE IRENE WILLIAMS age 101, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 31 at Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Willa  Mae Hudgen

Willa Mae Hudgen

May 17, 2019

WILLA MAE HUDGEN (age 100) made her transition to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019. Beloved mother of Patricia H. Joyner(James); loving grandmother of Darryl (Debborah), & Eric (Maureen); great-grandmother of Charlotte, Darrin & Aeva; sister-in-law-of Violet Gil, Fayetteville, NC; grateful godmother to Kathy Massey; loving matriarch to many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends....

Carleton Jeffrey Andrew Gaskins

Carleton Jeffrey Andrew Gaskins

May 16, 2019

Carleton Jeffrey Andrew "Butch" Gaskins age 65 passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 31 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 3800 Ely Place, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private.

Leonard  Austin Snoddy,  Sr.

Leonard Austin Snoddy, Sr.

May 15, 2019

DEACON LEONARD A. SNODDY, SR, was called home after a long illness on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He is survived by one daughter, Lenita Walker; four sons, Leonard Jr., Ronald, Jerome and Marcus; twenty-three grandchildren; great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until of funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at...