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Leila Martin

Leila Martin

Feb 26, 2021

On Thursday, February 26, 2021, Leila Martin Dearing, known to many as "Mother Dear" peacefully transitioned to her new heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior.  Leila was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Edward Martin of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (NC) and the late Classie K. Lattimore of Cleveland County, NC.

Leila...

Oliver O. Johnson

Oliver O. Johnson

Feb 25, 2021

Oliver O. Johnson Jr. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-30 Oliver Odell Johnson, Jr. passed away on February 25, 2021 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Oliver was born August 19, 1934 in Triangle, Virginia and lived most of his life in Washington D.C. Oliver, affectionately known as...

Geno Antone Freeman

Geno Antone Freeman

Feb 19, 2021

Geno Antone freeman, 60, passed Friday , February 19,2021 In Washington, DC. He was born May 28,1960 in Wilmington, NC. The eldest of five children born to the late Norman Wade and (living) Verdell Wilson. Leaving behind countless friends and loving family.

Geno attended John T. Hoggatd High School in Wilmington, NC. Graduated June 1978. His path...

Ruth Mae Barron

Ruth Mae Barron

Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Ruth Mae Barron peacefully transitioned to her new heavenly home.  Ruth Mae was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Edward Martin of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (NC) and the late Classie K. Lattimore of Cleveland County, NC.  Ruth was the fourth child out of ten children.

Ruth was a native...

Margaret M. Scales

Margaret M. Scales

Feb 18, 2021

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Merdith D. Boyd

Merdith D. Boyd

Feb 11, 2021

Meredith 'Denise' Boyd

August 29, 1953 – February 11, 2021

I thought of you today but that is nothing new,

I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often...

Reginald Carter

Reginald Carter

Jan 25, 2021

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John Edward Novelli

John Edward Novelli

Jan 23, 2021

John Edward Novelli, 84, of Germantown, MD, passed away on January 23, 2021. John is survived by his three daughters: Traci Novelli, Stacy Novelli and Kari Novelli.  He is also survived by his best friend, Carolyn Baltimore, four step-sons: Robert, Gary and Steven Halstead, Angelo Snead, six step grandchildren, a niece and nephew: Andrea Novelli and Anthony Novelli, a...

Sarah F. Ford

Sarah F. Ford

Jan 21, 2021

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Sylvester King

Sylvester King

Jan 18, 2021

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Mary Rogers-Ealey

Mary Rogers-Ealey

Jan 9, 2021

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Lovie Birjou

Lovie Birjou

Dec 30, 2020

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William Franklin Harris Iii

William Franklin Harris Iii

Dec 26, 2020

In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 26, 2020, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, called his servant William Franklin Harris III to eternal rest. This occurred after a period of pain and suffering, while at Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, Maryland. William was fondly known as Billy or BK to his friends,...

Sylvia Parham

Sylvia Parham

Dec 22, 2020

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Gloria Mae Girton

Gloria Mae Girton

Dec 19, 2020

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Nicole German

Nicole German

Dec 11, 2020

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Alfred Orlando Alston

Alfred Orlando Alston

Oct 29, 2020

ALFRED ORLANDO ALSTON

Deacon Alfred Orlando Alston, affectionately known as "Al" by his family and friends, was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1950, to the late Orlando Alston and Mary Catherine Stewart. He departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020, after a short battle with...

Abraham Thomas Moses

Abraham Thomas Moses

Oct 26, 2020

Abraham Thomas Moses was born with the name "Baby Thomas Moses" on January 7,1942, in Karikkattoon, Kerala, India to Thomas Edapallil and Aleyamma Thomas. Moses was the oldest child followed by four girls, and he was brought up as an Anglican in his formative years. However, that all changed when his father. Thomas, became sick with an...

Barry E. Stevenson

Barry E. Stevenson

Oct 1, 2020

Barry Eugene Stevenson was born on June 19,1963 to the late Sarah Louise Stevenson and Geter Anderson, he was the youngest boy of 4 children. After a long battle with cancer, Barry Eugene was called Home to GOD on October 1,2020 where he joined his mother Sarah L. Stevenson.

Barry Eugene known as Stink...

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