Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Washington, DC

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...

David  Jeffery Johnson

David Jeffery Johnson

Mar 31, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Survived by his wife, Cynthia, and children. Visitation Friday, April 10 from 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at New Mount Olivet Apostolic Church, 5908 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

William  James Mcintosh

William James Mcintosh

Mar 31, 2015

Passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Survived by wife, Gladys O. McIntosh. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 7, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 4611 Sheriff Road N.E., Washington, DC 20019. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

Alwilta  Yummy Tyler

Alwilta Yummy Tyler

Mar 31, 2015

After a long illness passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar (Tiny) Tyler. She is survived by her mother, Alwilta H. Tyler; brother, Edgar; two sisters, Donnice and Christina; and a host of other relatives and friends. Repast will be held...

James  Harry Means

James Harry Means

Mar 30, 2015

On Monday, March 30, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories: a son, Jason Hart; a grandson, Derrick Hale; two brothers, Ashby and James Halmon; two sisters, Priscilla Halmon and LaJuan Massie; ten nieces; nine nephews; three uncles, Charlie Halfacre, Ricky Halfacre and Willie Halfacre; two aunts, Hatti Halfacre-Moons and Annette Halfacre; and a host of cousins, other relatives...

Thomasine Brown

Thomasine Brown

Mar 27, 2015

Passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. Survived by daughter, Debra Davis. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at John Wesley A.M.E Zion Church, 1615 -14th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20019. Interment Lincoln Memorial Park.

Johnnie "Ba Brother" Jordan,  Jr.

Johnnie "Ba Brother" Jordan, Jr.

Mar 24, 2015

Passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Augusta, GA. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Jordan; one brother, Michael Jordan; two sisters, Yvonne Murphy and Sherry Dailey; one aunt, Lois Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00...

Reginald  Darnell Strayhorn

Reginald Darnell Strayhorn

Mar 23, 2015

Passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Contee A.M.E Zion Church, 903 Division Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20019. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.