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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...
Kenneth Lee Younger Sr.
Feb 8, 2018
Kenneth Lee Younger, Sr. was called to eternal rest on Thursday, February 8.2018 as he was affectionately known, was born on December 19,1941 in Pitt County, North Carolina to the late Theophus and Alberta Younger and raised in Ayden, North Carolina. At the age of nineteen Ken moved to Washington, D.C. In February of 1963 he married Mary Frances Scott....
Geraldine Mcdonald
Dec 3, 2017
Geraldine McDonald answered the call of her Heavenly Father on December 3,2017 at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C. She was born December 5,1938. She was the oldest of two children born to the late Lena Precha and Fred Morrow. Her brother George Precha preceded her in death in February of 2000. Geraldine received her formal education in the McDowell County School...
Agnes M. Gaither
Oct 19, 2017
Agnes Marie Gaither, affectionately known as "Alice Jane", departed this life on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of the late Alice Everton and Joshua Matthews. She was born on June 8, 1940 in Montgomery County, Maryland. She married Wallace Gaither in 1957 and from this union they had 2 sons Carlton...
Whereline Shephard
Oct 10, 2017
Whereline Carter Shephard was born June 24, 1938 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Seledia McQueen Carter and Sidney Carter, Sr. She was the grand daughter of Alex McQueen II and Mattie May McQueen and Sidney Carter Jr. and Elmira Carter. Whereline loved Hattiesburg and was filled with stories of family, friends and everyday life. When asked why she didn't write a...
Melba Gamble
Aug 30, 2017
Melba Kennerly amble peacefully accepted her wings at Providence Hospital. Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 30. 2017. Melba was born and attended public schools in Orangeburg, South Carolina. After graduating high school, she attended Claflin College where she would meet her future husband who attended South Carolina State University.She came to Washington,DC at the age of nineteen and took care...
Rev John Willie Junius Vaughan Jr.
Aug 27, 2017
On November 20, 1955, a great man, John W.J. Vaughan Jr. was born to John W.J. Vaughan Sr. and Mary Middleton Lee Vaughan in Washington D.C. both whom preceded him in death. John was the youngest of eleven children. He was 61 years young and had a truly full and rewarding life with his wife. Linda Vaughan and his 3...
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