Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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.

Myrtle  Grace Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Elaine Evans

Elaine Evans

Sep 11, 2018

ELAINE EVANS passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.., on Wednesday, September 19 at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment Private.

Mary  Lucille Deal

Mary Lucille Deal

Sep 9, 2018

MARY LUCILLE DEAL passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Cousin and Aunt. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until time of Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1105 -50th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Bobby Lyles

Bobby Lyles

Sep 4, 2018

BOBBY LYLES passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 9 a.m., until time of service at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 21, at Israel Metropolitan CME Church, 557 Randolph Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011. Interment Lincoln Memorial Park.

Sherron  Theresa Savage-Pressley

Sherron Theresa Savage-Pressley

Aug 30, 2018

SHERRON T. SAVAGE-PRESSLEY passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019

Katherine  B. Ligon

Katherine B. Ligon

Aug 29, 2018

KATHERINE B. LIGON passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. There will be NO VISITATION. Funeral Service starts at 10 a.m., on Saturday, September 29, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Barbara  F. Jones

Barbara F. Jones

Aug 13, 2018

BARBARA F. JONES passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Valencia Jones, Kevin Jones (Tamara), and Ebony Jones; her mother, Julie Burley; one sister, Doris Hite, sister-in- law, Ann McNeil; brother- in-law, Bobby Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m.,...

Daryl  Melo Chappelle

Daryl Melo Chappelle

Aug 10, 2018

DARYL MELO CHAPPELLE passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 21 at The Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.