Ann E. Butler, affectionately known as "Mama" to many, was born on June 22, 1951 to the late Charles Henry Bowman Il and Mary Louise Johnson -Bowman in Marshall Hall of Charles County, Maryland. She gained her wings on August 11, 2023 in Lanham, Maryland. Ann received her education from the public schools of Charles County. She graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1969 and became a wife and mother the same year. She married Eugene H. Butler on July 12, 1969, whom she met at her...

Earlene departed this life on Tuesday August 8th, 2023  Earlene Denise Chambers was born March 31, 1955 to the late Nancy and John Cozart. Earlene was educated in D.C. Public Schools. She graduated from High School in 1974, she also attended Strayer Business Institute and graduated in 1979. Earlene was an aspiring Model working in modelling shows for Dress Barn, Lerner’s, and Casual Corners. She also worked for University of Maryland in Largo, MD for many...

On Friday, July 14th, 2023, beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend Ronald Lewis Hedgman made his transition from this life to live an eternal life with our heavenly father. Ronald AKA Redz, Also, affectionately known as "Uncle knocles" to his nieces and nephews was born on January 13th, 1961 in Southeast Washington, DC; he was the third of four children born to Eugene Maurice Hedgman Sr.(predeceased) and Mary Alleen Hedgman.  Growing up, Ronald was educated...

Avire Patrick Crowder was born on February 19, 2003, in Washington, D.C., to William Lee Patrick and Tanya Denise Crowder. He was educated in the private school sector, and Prince George’s County Public Schools. Avire graduated from Surrattsville High School in 2021. He pursued a career as a HVAC technician for a short while then expressed interest in the information technology field. Avire gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ at the early age of 13 at Independence Baptist Church in...

Mark Douglas Beatty Sr., 68, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on the morning of May 25th, 2023. He was born July 12th, 1954 to Edward & Anna Beatty. He was the third of six siblings, Edward, Glenn, Sam, Stacey, Alicia, and Pete.   He graduated in St. Agnes High in 1972 in Springfield, Missouri. After high school Mark enlisted in The United States Air Force in May 1973 where he served 10 years as a financial management specialist and computer programming technician. Prior to...

Javier was born on April 26, 2001. From the beginning, he was a fighter and fight for his journey in life until his last second. His journey began with his mom Rocio Herrera when she needed to be hospitalized during her 5th pregnancy month. After going thru the complicated situation a beautiful April 26th on 2001 he came to light our world. All his life was a battle and from hospital to hospital doctor to doctor he continued his fight. At the age of 7, he was diagnosed with asthma....

Quietly and Peacefully God called Sylvester Givens from this life to his Eternal Rest on April 10th, 2023.    Sylvester Givens was born in Baxley, Georgia on June 17th, 1961. He was the oldest boy of four children born to Elliot and Elouise Givens. Sylvester obtained his education within the Washington, D.C. Public School System. While attending Job Corp in West Virginia Sylvester graduated receiving his GED. Sylvester loved to work, that was his favorite thing to do. He was...

Glenn Eugene Ballou, 76, of Roanoke, Virginia departed this life in the early morning hours on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Suitland, Maryland.  Glenn was born November 27, 1946 in Roanoke, Virginia, the first son of six children born to the late Joseph Grant and Dorothy Pettiford Ballou.  During his early years as a child, Glenn professed his faith in Christ and joined the .     St. Gerard  Catholic Church where he served faithfully at that time.  He...

“...As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15  On Saturday, February 25, 2023, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Reverend Pocahontas Yvonne Ashe made her transition from this life to live an eternal life with her heavenly father. Pocahontas (Poke, Pokie, Poc) was born January 17, 1938, on the Family Farm in Martin County (Bethel, NC). She was the oldest daughter of seven children born to the late Ernest Cleveland Jones Sr. and...

Angela Hood, better known as "Angie," daughter of the late Darrell Byrd and Carmen Marie Byrd, was born on September 17, 1977, in Washington, DC. Angie was a sibling of three. She attended DC public schools and received her high school diploma from H.D. Woodson. On Thursday, January 26, 2023, she departed this life and was called home to be with the lord.  Angie accepted the lord as her savior. She was a member of "The Community of Hope Baptist Church." She was...