Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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...

Robin  Clauselle Nicholson

Robin Clauselle Nicholson

Apr 20, 2017

Robin C. Nicholson, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He is survived be a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Friday, April 28 at St. Paul Church, 6419 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Daniel  Gordon Luckett,  Sr.

Daniel Gordon Luckett, Sr.

Apr 5, 2017

DANIEL GORDON LUCKETT, SR., passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of Service 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 17 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden Ministry Center, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Darrell  Aloysisus Chatman

Darrell Aloysisus Chatman

Apr 4, 2017

DARRELL ALOYSISUS CHATMAN, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, April 10 at National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

James  Edward Nichols

James Edward Nichols

Apr 4, 2017

JAMES EDWARD NICHOLS, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 11 a.m., until time of Service 12 noon, on Saturday, April 15 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, D.C., 20019. Interment Private.

Vivian  May Luck

Vivian May Luck

Apr 2, 2017

Vivian May Luck, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 29, at Henry S. Washington Funeral Home Chapel, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20019.

William  Albert Anderson

William Albert Anderson

Mar 30, 2017

WILLIAM ALBERT ANDERDSON, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He is survived by relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 12 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment at a later date.

Maurice  Julius Hunt

Maurice Julius Hunt

Mar 28, 2017

MAURICE J. HUNT "Marty Blue" Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Tawannah; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5 at Contee AME Zion Church, 903 Division Ave., NE. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery.

Ora  Daisy Mapp

Ora Daisy Mapp

Mar 26, 2017

ORA DAISY MAPP, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, beloved aunt of Melvin, Delinda, Naomi, Kevin, Samantha, and Sean Mitchell. Also surviving three devoted cousins, Jackie Smith, Carolyn and Cherice Kimbrough and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of funeral service 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 6 at Peace Lutheran Church, 49...

Barbara  Ann Kidd

Barbara Ann Kidd

Mar 16, 2017

BARBARA ANN KIDD, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin C. Kidd, Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends. VISITATION 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 27 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 719 Division Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Internment National Harmony Memorial Park.

James  Malcolm Brown,  Sr.

James Malcolm Brown, Sr.

Mar 15, 2017

JAMES MALCOLM BROWN, SR., passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlett Brown; a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 24 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 4611 Sheriff Road NE, Washington, DC 20019. Internment 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 27 at...

Dennis  Lee Wise

Dennis Lee Wise

Mar 11, 2017

DENNIS LEE WISE, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 8 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private.

Colleen  Yvonne Thorpe

Colleen Yvonne Thorpe

Mar 5, 2017

COLLEEN YVONNE THORPE, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Survived by a daughter, Paula Buckner; two sons, Maurice Rivers (Cheryl) and John Thorpe; an adopted daughter, Venita Thorpe; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a godson; three foster children; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 9:30 a.m., until time of 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 14, at...

Katherline  Elaine Harvard

Katherline Elaine Harvard

Mar 3, 2017

KATHERLINE ELAINE HARVARD, passed away on Friday, March 3, 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, March 13, at First Baptist Church of Deanwood, 1008 -45th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

James  Lovelace Allen,  Sr.

James Lovelace Allen, Sr.

Mar 1, 2017

Rev. James L. Allen, Sr. Pastor Emeritus, Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church (USA) Passed away on March 1, 2017, after a long illness. Rev. Allen was the Pastor at Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, in N.E. Washington, DC for 29 years. He served as a commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church on three occasions and as Assistant to...