Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

Christine  Morris Green

Christine Morris Green

Jan 15, 2017

CHRISTINE MORRIS GREEN passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She is survived by three daughters, Manuelita Brown (Willie), Eugertha Morris and Burnell Morton ( William); six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, 9 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 24 at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 -16th...

Barbara  A. Hall-Carter

Barbara A. Hall-Carter

Jan 11, 2017

BARBARA A. HALL-CARTER passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Dione Hall-Rhodes; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 24 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20019. Interment Harmony Memorial Park....

Althea Virginia Carroll Bacon

Althea Virginia Carroll Bacon

Jan 4, 2017

ALTHEA VIRGINIA CARROLL BACON (Age 95) Of Washington, DC, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Eugene L. Bacon, Sr. Althea is survived by four of their six children, Eugene L. "Mike" Bacon, II (Marilyn), Keith D. Bacon (Barbara), Althea Carol Bacon (Margaret) and Kevin J. Bacon (Kim);...

Malvin  Gray Sheffield,  Jr.

Malvin Gray Sheffield, Jr.

Jan 4, 2017

MALVIN GRAY SHEFFIELD, JR. On Wednesday, January 3, 2017 at the Cherry Lane Nursing Facilty, Laurel, MD, Malvin Sheffield, Jr. entered into eternal rest. He is survived by his daugther, Sherita Giles-Bellinger; two sons, Malvin and Lamont Sheffield; two grandchildren, Krystal and Billie Giles; three great-grandchildren, Pierre and Porter Mays and Billie Jr.; three sisters, Verlette Gatlin, Evelyn and...

Shirley Lee Shelton Fantroy

Shirley Lee Shelton Fantroy

Jan 4, 2017

On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin; her three sons, Benjamin, Kirk and Derrick; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Fairmount Heights, 806 - 58th Avenue, Fairmount...

Rev. Benjamin Turner Holloway

Rev. Benjamin Turner Holloway

Jan 4, 2017

Rev. Benjamin Turner Holloway was called home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on July 8, 1918 in New Glasgow, Virginia to the late Charles Edward and Henrietta Annie Holloway. Rev. Holloway was educated in the New Glasgow School System. Rev. Holloway was employed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving...

Clifton  James Chatman,  Jr.

Clifton James Chatman, Jr.

Dec 30, 2016

CLIFTON J. CHATMAN, JR. Passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Visitation, 9:30 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017 at The Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=clifton-chatman&pid=183538062#sthash.Ol6XZaKV.dpuf

Roger  James Chatman

Roger James Chatman

Dec 26, 2016

On Monday, December 26, 2016, Roger J. Chatman transitioned to his heavenly home. He was a blessing to others and was loved by all. Roger is survived by sister and brothers, Kathleen, Edward, Gary and Kenny; and a host of family and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 11 at St....

Gloria  Patricia Spease

Gloria Patricia Spease

Dec 22, 2016

Gloria Patricia Spease (age 76) Passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 12 noon on Friday, December 30 at Greater Saint John Cathedral, 11425 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Interment Private.

Alverna Virginia Mackley Miller

Alverna Virginia Mackley Miller

Dec 21, 2016

On Wednesday, December 21, 2016, Alverna Virginia Mackley Miller was set free from the confines of her earthly ailing body and rose to spend eternity with the Lord. A native Washingtonian, Alverna was born on August 15, 1935. Though she retired from the Arlington County Public School System after 30 years of service (Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Arlington County...

Juanita  K. Deskins

Juanita K. Deskins

Dec 19, 2016

Juanita K. Deskins Passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016. She is survived by her two daughters, Wanda "Nikki" Pearson and Tanya Deskins (Edgar Farve); two grandchildren, Dominic M. Pearson and Khanya D. Christian; four great-grand children, Zimmi, Kaya-Ki, Zóe, James and Kharis; two special friends, Hazel Lilly and Ginger Wilkins, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Quentin  Alvin Ware

Quentin Alvin Ware

Dec 19, 2016

Passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m., Thursday, December 29 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1105 -50th St., NE Washington, DC 20019. Internment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Joseph  Orlando Wilson

Joseph Orlando Wilson

Dec 17, 2016

Passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Friday, December 23, at The Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Frank  Lee Robinson

Frank Lee Robinson

Dec 17, 2016

Frank Lee Robinson, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Co., Inc. funeral home, 4925-27 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20019. Inurnment will take place at 1:45 p.m.,...

Ronald  Harvey Sharps,  Jr.

Ronald Harvey Sharps, Jr.

Dec 12, 2016

Passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 2p.m., on Friday, December 23,at Grace International Deliverance Church, 10739 Tucker St., Suite 100, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Donna  Marie Robinson

Donna Marie Robinson

Dec 12, 2016

Passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Friday, December 23, at North Brentwood AME Zion Church, 4037 Webster Street, Brentwood, MD 20722. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Paul  A. (Age 77)  Sullivan,  Sr.

Paul A. (Age 77) Sullivan, Sr.

Dec 5, 2016

Of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette; children, Denise Rhoden (Jeff), Paul, Jr. and Gary, Sr. (Juanita); grandsons, Darryl Giles, Sr. (Ashley), Gary, Jr. and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Darryl, Jr. and Nyla; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. until time...

John  Donald Williams,  Sr.

John Donald Williams, Sr.

Nov 26, 2016

JOHN DONALD WILLIAMS, SR., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Ruth-Williams; two sons, John Williams Jr. and Demonta Williams; his father, John Allen (Agnes); mothers, Francine Williams and Carolyn Allen; his brothers, Travis Allen (TaRaena), Wendell Allen (Sheritta), Marcus Allen (Tamara), Jason Tolson, Michael Jackson, Steve Williams, Paul Williams (Helena), Dana...

Rosetta  Althea Smith

Rosetta Althea Smith

Nov 26, 2016

Rosetta Althea Smith, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry T. Smith and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 3, at Greater Tyson Temple - FUGLG, 3024 Massachusetts Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park....

Joaddie Price

Joaddie Price

Nov 15, 2016

Joaddie Price, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 30 at Temple of Praise, 700 Southern Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032. Interment Heritage Memorial Park.