Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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.

William  Thomas Mayfield

William Thomas Mayfield

Nov 14, 2016

William Thomas Mayfield, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2014. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of brief closing service 11:30 a.m., on Monday, November 28 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private.

Linda  Delores Sims

Linda Delores Sims

Nov 14, 2016

Linda Delores Sims, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Eric Sims; two devoted children, Reginald Anderson, Jr. and Renicka Ball; two grandchildren, Chloé and Reid Anderson; one sister, Jacqueline Lemons-Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, 9 a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 26...

James  Alonzo Satterfield

James Alonzo Satterfield

Nov 9, 2016

Passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m., until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 19, at New Grove Baptist Church, 4242 Benning Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20019. National Harmony Memorial Park.

Willie  J. Alexander

Willie J. Alexander

Nov 6, 2016

Passed away on, Sunday, November 6, 2016. Visitation 9:30 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on, Saturday, November 19 at New Canaan Baptist Church, 2826 Bladensburg Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20018. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Deborah  E. Forney

Deborah E. Forney

Oct 26, 2016

Deborah H. Forney, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She is survived by four children; Darrell M. Grays, Lanora C. Freeman, William K. Freeman, III and LeFonde E. Freeman, eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m., until time of service 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 12 at...

Ella  D. Mapson

Ella D. Mapson

Oct 22, 2016

Ella D. Mapson passed away peacefully on October 22, 2016. Loving mother of Charles Williams, Michael Cherry, James Cherry II, Brenda Edwards, Anthony Cherry and James Cherry III. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour Thursday, November 3 at 10 a.m., Services at 11 a.m., at Beulah Baptist Church, 5820 Dix Street, NE Washington,...

Wayne White

Wayne White

Oct 4, 2016

WAYNE WHITE, passed away on Tuesday, Ocotber 4, 2016. He is survived by, his wife Deborah White; one daughter, Collen White; three sons, Robert White, Leroy Tillery II and Lester Tillery; nine grandchildren, Von A. Bell, Tyler Law-Tillery, Andre White, Dylan Tillery, H'leia Law-Tillery, Lenzie Rice, Kayla Rice, Ava Tillery and Javon Williams; and a host of other relatives...