Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Natalie Ruth Ellerbe was born in Queens New York on November 12, 1961 to Betty Brockett and Nathaniel Ellerbe. She was premature, weighing in at 3lbs. She attended school in New York and moved to Maryland in her early 20's to give her children a better life.  She was a cosmetologist, waitress and construction worker.  She loved hosting gathers,...

Nov 22, 2021

Jannie Bella Johnson Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and faithful friend was suddenly called home on Monday, November 22, 2021 to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ {Yahushua}

Jannie's life began April 21, 1945, in Columbia South Caroline, the daughter of Olin and Margaret Dubard who proceeded her. She was one of eight siblings which at...

Nov 11, 2021

Celebrating the Life of Paul Clinton Jones

Grand Opening 02/28/1955 - Grand Closing 11-11-2021

Paul Clinton Jones was born in Washington, DC on February 28th, 1955 to Sarah Jones and Francis Jones. Paul was one of four brothers and one sister. During his time here on Earth, he accomplished many things, touched many people's lives...

Nov 7, 2021

Fred Owens, Sr. also affectionately known as Daddy, Pop, Big Poppa, Uncle Fred and very likely many more nicknames from friends and family. Fred Sr peacefully passed away on Monday, November 7, 2021 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. He lived an amazing 88 years young, as he would prefer to say.

Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina...

Sep 26, 2021

Quietly and peacefully on Sunday September 26, 2021, God called his servant Virginia E. Adair home to take her rest.  Virginia was born February 15, 1943 in Washington D.C. to Samuel E. and Olivia H. Adair.  Virginia affectionately known as Fugi.  was a fun and loving child.  Fugi was educated in the DC public school system.  Early in life,...

Sep 17, 2021

Yomma T. Cohen was born on December 22, 1943, in Williamsburg, Virginia to the late Deacon Ananias and Lura B. Johnson. Yomma attended Bruton Heights High School where she earned the nickname "Zippy" for her superior typing skills.  After graduating in 1962, she went on to attend Peninsula Business College in Newport News, Virginia, where she earned her Associates...

Aug 26, 2021

Melvin Payne Berry, Jr. aka "Butch" peacefully transitioned this earthly life on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  He was born on June 11, 1955 in Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD to the late Melvin P., Sr. and Frances B. Berry. Butch attended public schools in Baltimore, MD.  He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic in 1973, and later attended Bowie State College, a...

Aug 17, 2021

Cynthia Diane Whitmire (née Pullins), affectionately known as Cyn, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021, at the age of 67.

Cyn was born on April 27, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Cherry Stevens (née Bryant) and Laverne Pullins, Sr. Growing up, she attended the public schools of Jacksonville and was...

Jul 30, 2021

Remembering Robin Ms. Robin Teresa Williams, daughter of the late Robert Lee Wiilams Sr and Melvina Jane Riley Williams, was born on March 13, 1963 in Washington, DC. God appeared on Friday, July 30, 2021 and reached down, took her hand and walked her into the marvelous light of heaven's gate. Ms. Robin (Ma, Ma Robin) (as known to...

Mar 31, 2021

Deborah Lynette Key, affectionately known as Debbie, age 66, departed peacefully from this life on March 31, 2021, after courageously battling cancer.

Debbie was born in Van Buren, Arkansas, June 9, 1954, to Marcy Lee (Mays) Steward and Nathaniel Steward who both preceded her in death. After graduating from Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Debbie...

Feb 23, 2021

On the beautiful day of June 14, 1948, a baby girl was born Geneva Evelyn Young "Ozzie", in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to her parents, Rosa Lee Barnes and Tommie Lee Harris.

The family lived together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Ozzie was educated in Philadelphia School system. She graduated from Bartram High School.

After graduating from high...

Jan 24, 2021

Terry Ann "Pearl" Kiser, Sunrise June 3rd, 1954. Sunset January 24th, 2021. Pearl was a dedicated in-home nurse for many years and cared for many people and their loved ones.  Beloved wife of Jack Kiser, married since 1970. Devoted and loving mother to Kerrie, Jack, Wendy and Mandy Kiser. Affectionate and adoring grandmother to Whitney and Bethany. Understanding and...

Jan 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ramiro Regulo Garcia-Carino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS E. MILLNER

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PEACEFUL PASSING OF THOMAS E MILLNER 0N THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 AT THE AGE OF 79.  THOMAS KNOWN AS 'KAT' WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 28, 1941 IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TO THE LATE JOE LEWIS MILLNER AND LOUISE VIRGINIA PERKINS MILLNER.  THOMAS...

Jan 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Nakaya Shareese Dottin on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 41.

Nakaya known as "Nikki" was born on February 19, 1979 at Ft. Belvoir Army Base to Betty Dottin-Randall and the late Johnny J Tucker. She received her education in the PG County...

Dec 28, 2020

Awa was a beautiful soul who was admired and adored by his family and friends.

Awa's life was extraordinary. He lived in a world where very few understood him. Then again, very seldom do we acknowledge the greatness in people until death unveils the impact of their lives. Both Awa's life and death have had a reverberating...

Dec 12, 2020

Gregory Darren Williams Jr. was born at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC on March 26, 1979. When he arrived in this world he came in as a preemie weighing 4 ½ pounds. I don't think he ever embraced that but he moved right along. He was a quite young man who was perfectly okay spending time at home with...

Dec 11, 2020

Thomas Scott Billings (1954-2020)

Born September 20, 1954 to James Austin and Genevieve Lorraine Parker Billings in Washington, D.C., Tom spent his childhood in Lanham, Maryland and attended DuVal High School.

After high school, Tom enlisted in the Army and served in the United States as well as in Germany as an intelligence analyst.  Following...

Dec 4, 2020

Arlethia Brown, affectionately known as Lisa, age 56, peacefully departed this life on December 4, 2020 after battling a courageous fight with breast cancer.

Lisa was born in Washington, DC on May 21, 1964 to Betty Rufus and Edward Harris.  She was educated in Washington, DC Public Schools.  Lisa was Baptized and gave her life to Christ...

Dec 1, 2020

Wendell Payton Holmes Jr., of Clinton, Maryland peacefully passed on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the age of 41 years old.

Wendell, also known as "Pooh," was born in Washington, DC to Wendell Payton Holmes Sr. and Kimberley Lindsay Jordan on February 12, 1979.  He was the oldest of nine siblings. He was educated in the PG...