Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
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...
Dorothy Lee Carter
Nov 16, 2018
DOROTHY LEE CARTER - Peacefully transitioned on Friday, November 16, 2018. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Adrian and Clifton "Stan" Jefferson; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Brian and Courtney Jefferson; three sisters, Mary Thomas, Ada Gholston and Rebecca Scott (Charles); one sister-in-law, Maggie Carter; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, November 24, 2018 from...
Mary Margaret Fountain
Nov 11, 2018
MARY MARGARET FOUNTAIN - Passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She is survived by a host of family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, MD...
Richard Edward Wheeler, Sr.
Oct 31, 2018
RICHARD EDWARD WHEELER, SR. - On Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He is survived by his six (6) children: Claire, Jackie, Chris, Vern, Anthony and Rick; 24 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at The Word of God Baptist Church, 6513 Queens Chapel Road,...
Carmen Denise Starkey
Oct 30, 2018
SERVICES Visitation
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
From the Heart Church Ministries 4949 Allentown Road Camp Springs, MD 20746
Funeral ServiceWednesday, November 14, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
From the Heart Church Ministries 4949 Allentown Road Camp Springs, MD 20746
Jonathan Lee Ross
Oct 24, 2018
Jonathan Lee Ross departed this life on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Alice Ross; sister, Jerdenia Ross Maxwell and brother, Garry Ross. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, three nephews, Carlton Maxwell, Michael and Marcus Ross; a host of other relatives, friends and the...
Laverne P. Danforth
Oct 5, 2018
LAVERNE P. DANFORTH (Age 74) Passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. Visitation, 10 a.m. Service 11 a.m., on Friday, October 19, at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 45th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Services by Henry S. Washington and Sons.
Myrtle Grace Jackson
Sep 29, 2018
On Saturday, 29 September 2018, Myrtle Grace Jackson—wife, mother, daughter, sister and Nurse, joined her Heavenly Father at the age of 92. She was born Myrtle Grace McLain on 18 May 1926 to parents William McLain and Bessie Starr-McLain. Myrtle had two brothers, Earl and William (Billy) who both preceded her into the Afterlife. She married twice: first to...
Harriet Aleathia Hill
Sep 29, 2018
HARRIET A. HILL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2018. 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, October 11, at Hemingway Memorial AME Church, 6330 Gateway Blvd., District Heights, MD 20747. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.
Francis Lowvelle Haley
Sep 25, 2018
FRANCIS LOWVELLE HALEY - Passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Manett Butler, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Co., Inc. funeral home, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20019.
SERVICES Memorial...
Clarence H. Scott
Sep 21, 2018
Clarence H. Scott transitioned peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Washington Hospital Center. He is survived by two daughters Pauline 'Barbara" and Antoinette "Toni" (Keith); two grandchildren, Crystal Scott-Griffin McGee (Edward) and Craig Scott-Griffin and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday,...
Joyce A. Cowan
Sep 20, 2018
JOYCE A COWAN passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 28 at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Carleen G. Gibson
Sep 17, 2018
CARLEEN G. GIBSON passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, September 25 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.
Theresa A. Hill
Sep 12, 2018
THERESA A. HILL passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 28 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019.


