Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

David  Mitchell Dawkins

David Mitchell Dawkins

Jun 29, 2015

Passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 14 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 N. H. Burroughs Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.

Carrie Mae Mundy Parker

Carrie Mae Mundy Parker

Jun 18, 2015

Made her transition on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, niece, nephew and grandson-in-law at Providence Hospital, Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, Henry Parker, in 2006 after 66 years of marriage. Also predeceased by her three sisters and five brothers. She leaves to honor and...

Mary  Ann Lewis

Mary Ann Lewis

Jun 15, 2015

Passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4925 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park.

Vernon  Lee Peebles,  Sr.

Vernon Lee Peebles, Sr.

Jun 15, 2015

Passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Private.

Emily  E. Upshaw

Emily E. Upshaw

Jun 13, 2015

On Saturday, June 13, 2015. Visitation 9:00 a.m., Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, at St. Paul Church, 6611 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

James  R. Nichols

James R. Nichols

Jun 11, 2015

Passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 at Uplift Baptist Church, 7100 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy, Landover, MD 20785.

Ellen  Elizabeth Peters

Ellen Elizabeth Peters

Jun 11, 2015

Passed on Thursday, June 11, 2015. She is survived by two devoted nieces, Virginia P. McGriggs and Cathy Black; a devoted nephew, Anthony D. Black; other relatives and friends. Viewing 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m Thursday, June 18 at HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20019 followed by a processional...

Harold  Bernard Simpkins

Harold Bernard Simpkins

May 25, 2015

Passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE., Washington, DC 20019.

Garfield  Mckinley Lee

Garfield Mckinley Lee

May 18, 2015

Passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22 at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE, Washington DC 20019.

Louise  Annie Wilson

Louise Annie Wilson

May 14, 2015

On Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Washington, DC. Dear mother of Yvonne Lorick. Louise is also survived by two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; sister, Pearl Wilson; brother, Roosevelt Wilson (Shirley); son-in-law, Hardy; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her sister, Mary E. Knight, and brothers, Arthur, Eugene, Charles and Curtis predeceased her. She was...

Grover  L. Bulluck

Grover L. Bulluck

May 12, 2015

Grover L. Bulluck, better known as "Jack", passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He is survived by his six children, Eric (Beverly) Bulluck, Katrina Bulluck, Adrian (Elleen) Bulluck, Ivy Bulluck, Leon McKenzie, and Samuel (Gwendolyn) Pearson. He was preceded in death by one other son, Basil Bulluck. He is also survived by 15 grandchchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers,...

Michael  Oliver Kirby,  Sr.

Michael Oliver Kirby, Sr.

May 2, 2015

On Saturday, May 2, 2015, peacefully departed this life after a long illness. Son of the late Joseph C. Kirby, Sr. and Dorothy Kirby; brother of the late Gloria Kirby-Copelin. Loving husband to Sheila Patterson-Kirby; devoted father to Michael O., Jr, and Stephen Kirby; stepfather to LaKisha DeVine, Erica Patterson, Tiffany Richardson (Scott) and Jerett Patterson. Also survived by...

Frank  Andrew Bartee

Frank Andrew Bartee

Apr 26, 2015

Passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Visitation Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, 1002 - 46th Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20019. Interment Harmony Memorial Park, Landover/Hyattsville, MD 20785.

James  Reginald Brown

James Reginald Brown

Apr 24, 2015

On Friday, April 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Gloria L.; one son, Juan R. Brown; two daughters, Jennifer N. Brown and Kortnee D. Anderson; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mary L. Ruffin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at The New Mount...

Robert  Paul Cooke,  Sr.

Robert Paul Cooke, Sr.

Apr 24, 2015

On Friday, April 24, 2015, entered into eternal rest at his home. Father of the late Jeanette C. Cooke-Dabney. He is survived by his wife, Forestine M.; daughter, Jacqueline M. Cooke; sons, Robert P., Jr., Ronald D. and James R. Cooke; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, May...

Betty  Annese Barrett

Betty Annese Barrett

Apr 17, 2015

Betty Annese Barrett (affectionately known as Minna) was born in Washington, DC at Freedman's Hospital (now known as Howard University Hospital) on New Years Day, January 1, 1945 to James Jackson Lester and Emma Aretha Lytes-Lester. Betty was raised in Montgomery County, MD where she received her formal education. Betty later married James Barrett and resided in Washington, DC....

Willie  Lee Robinson

Willie Lee Robinson

Apr 12, 2015

Willie was born on June 26, 1939 and departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Esther J. ("Patsy"), daughters, Shelby L. Brooks and Benita A. Robinson; sons, Gregory M. Robinson, Vincent L. Robinson, Willie R. Robinson and Ricky Perry; grandchildren, Lance M. Brooks, Jr., Marcus T. Brooks, Kevonia R....

Willie  J. Hughes

Willie J. Hughes

Apr 11, 2015

Passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Edith; one stepson, Stewart Ball; five sisters: Felicia Newell, Annette Sumrall, Martina Sumrall, Evagrace Sumrall-Butler and Karen Sumrall; six brothers: Larry Mars, Allen Sumrall, Robert Sumrall, Ceasar White, James Allen White and Vernon Lee Sumrall; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Mary  Ann Squirrell

Mary Ann Squirrell

Apr 6, 2015

Passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

William  Chester Kimbles

William Chester Kimbles

Apr 6, 2015

Passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife, Constance Kimbles; daughter, Yetta Garris and sister, Shirley Dockery. He is survived by four children, Ivan Garris, Ivy Bowens, Geraldine Martin and Rhondia Garris and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, at...