Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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...

Dorothy  Lee Carter

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

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.

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

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 Service

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

From the Heart Church Ministries 4949 Allentown Road Camp Springs, MD 20746

Jonathan  Lee Ross

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

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.