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Selestine Ellis
Feb 5, 2019
Selestine Ellis was born on April 29,1951, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Va. She was the second child of Joe Lee Jr. and Lena Lee Watts, Selestine moved to Washington, D.C. at the tender age of 10 years old. Teen attended DC Public Schools as a Health Care technician for over 40 years. In 1968 she...
William Gholston
Jan 26, 2019
No Need to Say Goodbye
We want to need to say goodbye, because we will meet again in the sky.
Someday when God calls for all his saints to join his heavenly choir.
No need to say goodbye,...
Robert Lee Campbell Sr.
Dec 20, 2018
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die: a time to plant: and a time to pluck up that which is planted: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
"A Time to Be Born"
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Kenneth A. Johnson
Nov 13, 2018
Kenneth A. Johnson was born April 8,1952 to Annie Ruth and Roosevelt Johnson in Washington, D.C. Everyone called him Kenny and he loved music. He enjoyed all kinds of music from gospel to blues, from Motown to funk. Kenny started playing music at age 12 when his grandmother gave him his first guitar. As a youngster, he would often...
Frank C. Edwards
Oct 24, 2018
The late Frank C. Edwards was born Match 28, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to J.C. Edwards and Mary Edwards. Frank transitioned peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland on October 24, 2018, to go home to be with the Lord. Frank was educated in prince George's County Public School System. Frank truly lived life to the fullest through...
Juanita L. Gist
Aug 31, 2018
Juanita Louise Woody Gist, affectionately known as Nita, Skeeter, Pinky, Aunt Nee Nee, and Ma by family and friends was born to the late Howard J. Woody Sr. and Juanita M. Rogers Woody on August 31 1948 in Washington, D.C. She was the first of four children born to this union. Juanita received her formal education in the District of...
Anntoinette Brown
Aug 5, 2018
Anntoinette was born to Patricia Brown and Nathaniel Benson on June 6, 1986. She attended D.C. Public Schools until her senior years. She graduated from Elizabeth Seaton Catholic High School in 2003. She worked as a Level 1 Technician for Dynamic Network Solutions. She obtained certifications in computer technology and was known as an "expert" in her field. When she...
Joyce Elaine Irby
Aug 5, 2018
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17
Joyce Elaine (Perry) Irby was born on December 12, 1955, in Washington, D.C. to the late Donald F. and Alice L.E. (Coley) Perry. She was the...
Marie Virginia Pickett
Jul 19, 2018
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARIE VIRGINIA PICKETT "For I am now ready to be offered, and time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me...
Mary Emma French
Jun 6, 2018
READING OF LIFE: " For I am ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith;" 2 Timothy 4:6-7. Mary "Emma' French the late daughter of Edward Lee and Harriet Dowtin, was born on April 22, 1946, in Warrenton, North...
Helen White
Apr 20, 2018
Mrs. Helen White , 91, of Washington, D.C. formerly of Youngstown , Ohio; who departed this life Fridaay April 20, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born June 23, 1926, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a daughter of Stanyard and Navara Tinsley Pearson. She graduated from Fairforest High School in Spartanburg, S.C. and attended Youngstown State University...
Esmena Simms
Apr 19, 2018
On Thursday April 19, 2018. Esmena Simms made her transition into eternal rest; surrounded by family, Esmena was born on November 1,1925 in St. Catherine, Jamaica, to Arthur and Eugene McLaggon. She was one of eight children; all of whom predeceased her. Esmena was educated in the St. Catherine public Schools. An avid reader, she read everything in sight...including her...
David Grady Myers
Feb 16, 2018
David G. Myers was the 12th child of 13 born to the late Lewis & Annie Myers. He was born on March 10, 1930 in Saint Mary's, Georgia. He departed this earthly life on Friday, February 16, 2018, fully trusting the Lord. David Myers received his education in the Saint Mary's School System. He served in the United States Army...
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