Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Carrie  Mary Thomas

Carrie Mary Thomas

Aug 3, 2017

CARRIE M. THOMAS passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She is survived a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 15 at The Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Marvan  Almon Mckeithan

Marvan Almon Mckeithan

Jul 29, 2017

MARVAN ALMON McKEITHAN passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. 11:00 a.m., Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 12 at St. John Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, 5228 Call Pl., SE, Washington, DC 20019.

John  Randle Perkins

John Randle Perkins

Jul 19, 2017

JOHN RANDLE PERKINS (Age 57) passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry J. Perkins, Sr.; one brother, Gary A. Thomas; one sister, Theresa M. Perkins; grandparents, Harry and Louise Perkins, and John and Clarissa Squirrell; three nephews, Jovan Perkins, Harry J. Perkins, 1st, and Michael A. Morris. He leaves to...

James  Edward Butler,  Jr.

James Edward Butler, Jr.

Jul 18, 2017

JAMES EDWARD BUTLER, JR., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 6:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 11 and 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 12 at House of Praise, 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs, Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Congressional...

Thomas  C. Powell,  Sr.

Thomas C. Powell, Sr.

Jul 14, 2017

THOMAS C. POWELL, SR. On Friday, July 14, 2017. Devoted and loving father of Karen, Thomas, Jr. and Denise Powell. Also survived by beloved nephew and niece, Leon C. Langford, Jr. and Linda Langford, other relatives and friends.

Judith  Ann Bowden

Judith Ann Bowden

Jul 3, 2017

JUDITH ANN BOWDEN, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Kimbly Jackson and Sycilia Bowden; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 11:00 a.m., until time of service 12 noon on Tuesday, July 18 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment...

Vilma  Vera Prather

Vilma Vera Prather

Jun 30, 2017

VILMA VERA PRATHER (Age 84) Passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Eugene Prather, and daughter, Tina Prather. Devoted mother of Cornelia Jackson (Joseph), Ninda and Jerry Bowman, Sr., Yuvetta, Kevin (Darlene) and Teresa Prather; sister of Carolyn Bowser. Also survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great great-grandchildren; great great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews;...

Minnie  Blanche James

Minnie Blanche James

Jun 25, 2017

Minnie B. James, (Age 85), passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of Service 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 1, at Second Baptist Church, 816 Third Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Katherine  Lousie Wilson

Katherine Lousie Wilson

Jun 21, 2017

KATHERINE LOUISE WILSON "Flossie" Peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was the oldest child of the late Norman and Bertha Wilson of Glenarden, MD. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Donald; and one sister, Frances. She is survived by five sisters, Norma Gary, Barbara Bush (James), Diane Wilson-Bragg, Brenda Whitaker (Lorenzo)...

David  Eric Monroe

David Eric Monroe

Jun 11, 2017

David Eric Monroe, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He is survived by, wife, Joyce; four sons, Kneland Strain, David Strain, Eric Smith and George Gray; one daughter, April Harris (Edward); two brothers, Troy and Sylvester Monroe; two sisters, Lynette and Shirley Monroe; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00...

Ella  Theresa Bowie

Ella Theresa Bowie

Jun 2, 2017

Ella Theresa Bowie (Age 65) passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 16 at Holy Comforter- Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church, 1357 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Sylvester  L. Frazier

Sylvester L. Frazier

May 25, 2017

Sylvester Frazier (Buddy), 83, of Bladensburg, Maryland was born to loving parents, George Washington, Sr. and Mabel Easter Frazier, on March 7, 1934. He passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2017 at the Villa Rosa Rehabilitation Center in Mitchellville, Maryland. The second of seven children, he was born in Hopewell, Virginia, but moved as a toddler to Baltimore, Maryland...

Avon  L. Alexander,  Sr.

Avon L. Alexander, Sr.

May 20, 2017

Avon L. Alexander, Sr., passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Family hour 10:00 a.m., until time of Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 8, at From The Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Road, Suitland, MD 20746.

Eric Stelmach

Eric Stelmach

May 17, 2017

Eric Stelmach, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Ida Laverne Stelmach; four children, Roman Stelmach, Paris DeLoatch, Dallas Stelmach, and Chazeal Stelmach; three grandchildren; his father, Joseph Stelmach; one brother, Artur Stelmach (Tina); four sisters, Christine (Stephan), Elizabeth (David), Maria (Stan) and Joanna (Albert); two brothers-in-law, Ernest...

Lawrence  A. Chittams

Lawrence A. Chittams

May 17, 2017

Lawrence A. Chittams, also known as Sam passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirleen Chittams; sons, Ronald & Antoine Williams; granddaughter Nia Williams; grandson, Keith Smallwood; three brothers, Basil (Vernell), David (Brenda), and Gary; three sisters, Virginia Chittams, Thelma Parker (Paul), and Linda Walton (Winfred); two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Blair (Robert) and...

Nathaniel  M. Gorman,  Sr.

Nathaniel M. Gorman, Sr.

May 15, 2017

Nathaniel M. Gorman, Sr., passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Survived by wife, Diane Gorman; three daughters; two sons; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Family hour 10:00 a.m., service 11:00 a.m., at Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C....

Paul  Lawrence Jackson,  Jr.

Paul Lawrence Jackson, Jr.

May 5, 2017

Paul L. Jackson, Jr., passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Monday, May 15 and 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Tuesday, May 16, at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE,...

Jeanette  H. Johnson

Jeanette H. Johnson

Apr 28, 2017

Suddenly, on Friday, April 28, 2017, Jeanette H. Johnson of Washington, DC entered Heaven's gates. Dearly loved mother of Chandra Amougou and Adrian Kea; beloved grandmother of Tyishawn Young-Kea, Ariah Kea, and Frank Amougou (JR). Also survived by two sisters, Joan Tyler and Denise Brozell; one brother, David Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 9...

Juliet  Dorothy Wilson

Juliet Dorothy Wilson

Apr 26, 2017

Juliet Dorothy Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 1, at Kettering Baptist Church,6909 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Dorothy  P. Botts

Dorothy P. Botts

Apr 22, 2017

Dorothy P. Botts, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Botts, and brother, Nathaniel Patterson. She is survived by two brothers-in-law, Stanley Botts (Carol) and Rafe Botts; two sisters-in-law, Mocile Botts and Thelma Alston; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service...