Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
Raymond William Smith, Sr.
Feb 15, 2019
RAYMOND WILLIAM SMITH, SR. Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019 at the age of 101. A lifelong resident of Glenarden, MD, Raymond is survived by his wife, Martha of 66 years; daughters, Royette and Patricia; son, Raymond Jr.; grandkids, Denise, Linda, Marie, William, Carolyn, Jianni, Clarke and Harrison; his brother, Frank (Junior); sister-in-law, Betty; brother-in-law, Wilton, as well...
Christine Estes Mcclendon
Feb 15, 2019
CHRISTINE E. McCLENDON (Age 70) passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m., on Friday, March 1, at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Repast, immediately following funeral service. 2 p.m., interment at Quantico National...
James Laurance Marsh, Sr.
Feb 10, 2019
JAMES LAURANCE MARSH, SR. passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He is survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10 am until time of service at 11 am on Wednesday, February 20 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment...
Maureen Cecilia Stewart
Feb 9, 2019
MAUREEN CECILIA STEWART passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She is survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, on Thursday, February 21 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1600 Morris Road SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Raymond Ralph Fitch
Feb 4, 2019
RAYMOND R. FITCH (Age 95), passed away on Monday, January 4, 2019. Visitation, 10 a.m., Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, February 19, at St Luke's Catholic Church, 4925 E Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.
Annie Pearl Hawkins
Feb 1, 2019
ANNIE PEARL HAWKINS passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Beloved wife of Tawana L. Littlejohn for 25 years; loving daughter of George and the late Mary Hawkins; loving sister to George K., Donald (Gail), Teresa, Jaqueline, Patricia, James (Robert), and Maurice (Terna). Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by...
Blossie Hooks
Jan 28, 2019
BLOSSIE HOOKS passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, February, 5 at Little Rock Church of Christ, 5030 Sheriff Road, NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
John Alexander Hough
Jan 18, 2019
JOHN ALEXANDER HOUGH passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. He is survived by relatives and friends. 11 a.m. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019.
Phyllis S. Edelin
Jan 3, 2019
PHYLLIS S. EDELIN (Age 86) passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 11 at First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist, 602 N. Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Virginia Louise Roberson
Jan 3, 2019
VIRGINIA LOUISE ROBERSON (Age 74) passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private.
James Emerson Thomas, Sr.
Jan 2, 2019
JAMES EMERSON THOMAS, SR. (Age 84) passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Edna Louise Ross; father, Preston H. Thomas; son James Jr.; brother Boyd Ross; and grandmother Sarah Louise Ross. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, Wife Martha Stephens Thomas; daughter Danette Thomas; brother, Richard Ross (Louise); one...
Georgia House Smalls
Jan 1, 2019
GEORGIA MAE SMALLS (Age 77)
Transitioned on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Smalls-White (Peter S.); nine grandchildren: Genetta C. Smalls, Eugene A. Smalls, III, Michael B. Smalls, Jordan M. Smalls, Peter S. White, II, Eugene N. Smalls, Jabaree' J. White, Briana Melanie G. White and Paige Smalls; eleven...
David Elwood Evans
Dec 26, 2018
DAVID ELWOOD EVANS (Age 76)
On Wednesday, December 25, 2018. He is survived by two of his children, Darren (Sabrina) and Stephanie; three grandsons, Quentin, Yusuf (Ri'Aasa) and DalRay; one brother, Noble (Deborah); two sisters, Yvonne (Roger) and Carolyn; one aunt, Doris Thomas; one uncle, Raymond Pixley; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and...
Jesse Berry Brady
Dec 25, 2018
JESSE BERRY BRADY (Age 85)
Transitioned on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He will forever be remembered by his two children, Barry (Amy) and Donna; seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Brian, DeCarlos, Maxwell, Benjamin, Dakota and Eva; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward; one sister-in-law, Anita Gibson; his long-time devoted friend and 'sweetie', Lueburther ("Bert") Medley; and a host of nieces,...
Arthur Norwood Clark
Dec 24, 2018
ARTHUR N. CLARK (Age 88)
On Monday, December 24, 2018. He is survived by his two daughters, Sonece (Fred) and Joyce (Anthony); four grandchildren, Ashton (Natacha), Brandon (Shan-Nel), Jaqueline and Anthony; three great-grandchildren, Sacha, Jaden and Brynn; two sisters-in-law, Dolores Lewis and Lucy Lewis; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, December...
Evelyn Buchanan Plummer
Dec 18, 2018
EVELYN BUCHANAN PLUMMER (Age 99) - Transitioned on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa R. Plummer; other relatives and friends. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3800 Ely Place, S.E., Washington, DC 20019....
Wilbur Thomas Donelson, Sr.
Dec 17, 2018
WILBUR THOMAS DONELSON, SR. (Age 96) - Transitioned on Monday, December 17, 2018. He is survived by his loving and devoted son, Rev. Dr. Milton A. Donelson; four grandchildren: Femi F., Antoione D., Michael S., Sr. (Tiffany), and Kellen Donelson; six great-grandchildren: Darrion, Avionna, Ayanna, Michael, Jr., Matthew and Destiny Donelson; brother, Calvin C. Donelson (Ann); and a host...
Brian Garland Anderson, Sr.
Dec 15, 2018
BRIAN GARLAND ANDERSON, SR. (Age 58) - Passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Humphries; two sons, Brian Anderson, Jr., and Deondre Anderson; grandson, Marquis Anderson; two sisters, Malinda Anderson and Faith Anderson; brother, Brandon Anderson; longtime loving friend, Lavern Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded...
Carolyn Eloise Hilliard
Dec 11, 2018
CAROLYN ELOISE HILLIARD (Age 72) – Transitioned on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her residence beside loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Wayne J. Hilliard; her son, Vincent J. Hilliard; her daughter, Cherye Hilliard-Dunston (Andre); one granddaughter, Mikhayla Dunston; sister, Joyce Johnson; two brothers, Earl Fountain, Jr. (Rosalyn) and Darryl Fountain (Charlinda); brother-in-law, Paul A. Bumbry; an...
Ruth M. Pearson
Dec 8, 2018
RUTH M. PEARSON (Age 94) - Transitioned on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She is survived by her son, Dennis B. Pearson; two grandchildren, Jerome F. Pearson, Jr. and Vanessa Suba; three great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. John Baptist...


