Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...


