Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Raymond  William Smith,  Sr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...