Obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

Obituary

Minister William "Bruce" Blackson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 27th, 2026, after a brief illness.

Bruce was born at Philadelphia General Hospital on August 29th, 1949. He was the 1st born of Alva Eloise & William Henry Ford Blackson. Bruce was educated in North Hills PA. He was a...

Dec 15, 2025

In Loving Memories of our "Baby Brother," Lester Craft

Lester departed his life on Monday, December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.  He was born on January 27, 1958 in Chatham, VA, Pittsylvania County.  He was the youngest sibling of 11 children of the late Cornelius Craft, Sr. and Florence (Clark) Craft.

Lester was educated in...

Oct 18, 2025

Tiffany Broome-West, surrounded by the love of her family, passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025; Born in Washington DC, on December 2, 1973, to the late William and Paulette Broome.  Tiffany was educated in the PG county school system, and worked varies jobs in the DMV.  In 2003, Tiffany met and married the love of her life, Jerome...

Oct 13, 2025

Remembering Nancy Covington

Nancy Covington was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 24, 1946. She attended Mobile County Public Schools and graduated from Mattie T. Blount high school in 1963. She was baptized in Abyssiania Baptist Church at an early age in Mobile, Alabama. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights In...

Oct 1, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Yuntrill Watters Felton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Takara Jihan Henry, who departed this life on September 27, 2025, in Temple Hills, Maryland, at the age of 41. Born on January 24, 1984, in San Diego, California, Takara spent her early years surrounded by family and love. In 1989, she and her family moved to Gaithersburg,...

Sep 14, 2025

Massimo Antonio Rollé (1959-2025) age 65, of Clinton, Maryland, passed away in Washington D.C. on Sunday September 14, 2025.

He was born in Torino, Italy, in 1959 to Germano Rollé and Giuseppina Olivetti. He spent most of his childhood growing up in South Africa, which instilled a lifelong passion in him for adventure, the outdoors, and automobiles....

Sep 6, 2025

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lucille Roy Newman, born on July2, 1933 and departed this life on September 6, 2025.  Lucille was born in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Ernest and Julia Roy. She attended Parker Gray School 1st thru 12 grade when she graduated. Lucille met her soon to be husband, Marion Newman, one day when she was walking...

Sep 2, 2025

REMBERING TYRONE

Tyrone Ricardo Batts was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 1st, 1950. He attended New York City Public Schools and graduated from Copiague High School in Long Island in 1969. Tyrone relocated to Virginia in the mid 1970's and worked at Ft Belvoir Army Base where he secured a position and soon established himself...

Aug 18, 2025

Bobby Lee Haggans Sr. was born December 17, 1935. He departed this life peacefully and at home on August 18, 2025. He was born in Golsburo, NC to Mamie Smith and Haywood Hagins. He moved to the Washington DC area as a young man.

He worked for Howard University for over 30 years. When he retired, he...

Aug 10, 2025

Charles Jerome Haggans was born in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 1961 to Patricia and Bobby Haggans. On his 64th birthday (August 10, 2025), Charles was gifted a reunion with his mother Patricia Haggans, his father Bobby Haggans Sr., and brothers Bobby Lee  Haggans Jr., and John Mark Haggans.

Charles wore many hats but the one he...

Aug 1, 2025

Martha Ann Richardson-Hicks, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025.

Born on March 20, 1941, in Suffolk, Virginia, Martha was the beloved daughter of the late Deacon George Richardson and Deaconess Alma Anna Wilson-Richardson. She was the second oldest of five siblings—George Jr., Jean, Edward, and Mary.

Martha was...

Jul 3, 2025

KEVIN'S JOURNEY

Kevin Andre Chase, also affectionately known as "Cheese", "Hamburger", and "G Kev", was born on December 9, 1969, to Deacon Ira Eugene, Sr. and Judith Theresa Chase in Washington, DC.  He was educated in Catholic schools, attending Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School and Archbishop Carroll High School, graduating in 1987. He attended Our...

Jun 27, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald P. Casison. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 23, 2025

Ben Thorpe, Jr., age 59, of Washington, D.C., peacefully passed away on June 23, 2025.

Born on July 23, 1965, in Washington, D.C., Ben was the beloved son of the late Ben Thorpe, Sr. and Gloria Thorpe. Affectionately known to his family as "Figg," Ben brought warmth, joy, and quiet strength to all who knew him.

Jun 22, 2025

John Isaac Wicker III (Johnny) passed on 22 June 2025. He was the son of John Isaac Wicker Jr. and the late Marie White. He was born April 26, 1964, in Roswell, New Mexico. He leaves to mourn his father, John, and stepmother Jocile Wiker, a sister and brother in Georgia, a brother and sister in Maryland, and several...

Jun 19, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for James Lee, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2025

Ms. Elaine Lykes Brown, 71, of Columbia, South Carolina has entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2025 in Camp Springs, Maryland. Elaine Lykes Brown was born June 26, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Jasper and Wilhelmina Howell Lykes.

Elaine, affectionately known to many as "Laine", graduated from C. A. Johnson High School Class...

Jun 7, 2025

Her Story

Quietly and peacefully, our beloved Mary Frances Benjamin transitioned to her eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9:35 a.m.

Born on September 6, 1925, in Brevard, North Carolina, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Zella Gash. From her earliest days, Mary radiated warmth and grace, touching the hearts of...

Jun 6, 2025

Quietly and peacefully, our beloved Mrs. Carol Bridges was called to her eternal rest on June 6th, 2025, following a brief stay at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Born on September 24th, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, Carol Frances Bridges was the beloved daughter of the late Marion Bullock and the cherished eldest sister of three. From...