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Gary Paul Taylor Sr.
Sep 27, 2016
Gary "Ricky" Paul Taylor Sr. was born July 17, 1955 at DC General Hospital. in Washington, D.C. Ricky was adopted as an infant and blessed to become the only child of his proud, doting parents Paul and Margarette Taylor, who loved him unconditionally. Gary departed this life on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland...
Patricia Ann Russell
Jul 18, 2016
Patricia was born in Staunton, VA.to Parents Jessie and Nettie Mansell. She had four sisters, Asalee, Nancy, Sue, and Gladys. She was survived by four Children, Diane, Harold, Alicia (Harry) and Vanda. Five Grandchildren, Betty, Novia, Charles, Anita, and Tanita. Three great grandchildren, Tristian,Zaria, and one on the way. Anyone Familiar with our Mom Knew she loved others and her...
Ozie Beatrice Rogers
May 15, 2016
Ozie B. Rogers, daughter of the late John Nesbitt and the late Beatrice Nesbitt, was born June 27th, 1918 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was called to her eternal home on Sunday May 15th, 2016. Ozie B. was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who devoted her life to her love ones. She was a dedicated member of...
Rhonda Angelete Tabron
May 5, 2016
Rhonda Angelete Tabron affectionately known as "Dimples" to family and friends was born February 15 1972, in Washington, DC to Ronald V. Edmonds Sr. and Gloria L. Wiley-Austin. She departed this life peacefully on Thursday May 5, 2016. Rhonda received her education in the District of Columbia Public Schools. On February 28, 1991, she was married David Lamont Tabron Sr....
Courtney Jide Vaughn
May 2, 2016
Our beloved Courtney Jide Vaughn departed this life suddenly on May 2, 2016 at the young age of 21. She was born in Washington DC on December 23, 1994 to proud parents Jimmie Vaughn and Deborah R. Childs. Courtney was a graduate of DC Public Schools Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, class of 2013. After graduation, she took a year...
Clifford Mcdavid
Mar 23, 2016
On July 16, 1932, Harold and Pearl McDavid of Brooksville, Mississippi, bore their sixth child, Clifford McDavid. Clifford was reared in love within the large farming family. He was a quiet, mischievous child, always thinking and tinkering with something. Clifford or "Gag" as he was affectionately called by his siblings, loved to fix and build things, which evolved into a...
Deborah Ann Ellison
Mar 15, 2016
A Time to Be Born : Deborah Ann Ellison was born on March 24,1957 to the late Walter & Elizabeth Ellison in Brooklyn , New York. She was the oldest of two children. She was preceded in death by her brother Walter James Ellison Jr. A Time to Plant : Her family moved to Washington, D.C. in her early teens,...
Kirwan Leatham
Mar 12, 2016
Kirwan Leatham was born in Grandbay, Dominica. He grew up in Grandbay and Trafalgar. He attended the Dominica Grammar School and the Clifton Dupigny Technical College. His passion was repairing automobiles. He had been an auto mechanic as a teenager and continued his life long passion into adulthood. He worked with one of the prominent Toyota repair shops, Sag Motors...
Alvin Delano Thomas
Mar 5, 2016
Alvin Delano Thomas fondly known as "AL" transitioned from life to life eternal on Saturday March 5,2016. He was born March 11,1958 in Lillybrook, West Virginia. Al graduated from Wheaton High School in 1976. Known for a natural ability to work with his hands, he later trained as a HVAC technician. Al enjoyed the fulfillment of his career and spent...
Edward Lee Davis
Jan 13, 2016
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Edward Lee Davis was called home to be with his Heavenly Father. Edward was he only child born to his late mother Gertrude Boykins on May 28, 1941. He received his education from the public school system in Mobile, Alabama. For about 15 years, he worked as an animal caretaker for the Federal Government at...
Takiem V. Washington
Nov 16, 2015
Takiem Washington was born on October 10, 1973 at the Washington Hospital Center to Juanita Hollingsworth and the late Norris Washington. She was called to rest on Monday November 16, 2015 at the George Washington University Medical Center. She is the oldest of her mother's two children. Takiem was raised in Washington DC and Glenarden, MD, she attended Brightwood Elementary...
Hazel Lee Wiley
Aug 31, 2015
On Monday, August 31, 2015, Hazel Lee Wiley quietly departed this life and went home with the Lord. On October 24, 1927, Hazel Lee was born in Cedar Grove, North Carolina to the late Arvie and Vertilea (Bert) Wade where she attended public schools and received her early education. On November 10, 1945, she was united in holy matrimony to...
Virgie Mae Wiley
Aug 29, 2015
Virgie Mae was born to the late John and Virgie Burke on September 15, 1951.She was one of the 16 children:11 boys and 5 girls. Mae; as she was affectionately known by many, grew up in Washington DC where she married her late husband Harry Wiley on May 21st 1979 and from this union three children were born: Amperita, Crystal...
Orin Anthony Bathersfield
Jul 11, 2015
In Loving Memory of Orin Anthony Bathersfield. ETERNITY WE'LL SHARE: Eternity we'll share because of God's love Reunited someday in Heaven above Think of the memories we'll make again there It will be wonderful Eternity we'll share. Acknowledgement: The family wants to say thanks to everyone for your prayers, your kind words and your time spent with us. Whatever you...
Willie James Wright
Jun 18, 2015
Born to Glenn Wright and Ada Wright, Mr. Willie Wright was a 77 year old African American Male, who resided in an ICF/IDD home located at 5701 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 until he joined the Lord on 6/13/15. Mr. Wright was the third of six children per his sister, Mrs. Savoy. He was the youngest of three males...
Larry Payne Metcalf
May 29, 2015
A Life we loved came to close on Friday May 29, 2015 when Larry Metcalf answered the Master's call. God spoke peace to his soul, kissed the pain and suffering away by calling him home to eternal rest. Deacon Larry Payne Metcalf, son of the Late Dena Payne Folks on February 2, 1945 in Centreville, Va. Larry was adopted as...
Theodore Collin Graves
May 11, 2015
Theodore Collin Graves entered his heavenly rest on Monday, May 11, 2015 while resting at home in Adelphi, Maryland. He was the son of the late Charles Graves and Patient Frances Thaxton Graves and was born on January 16, 1926 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Theodore accepted Christ at an early age, by becoming a member of Hyco Baptist Church in...
Aaron Eskridge Jr.
Dec 17, 2014
Aaron Eskridge Jr. was born on May 8, 1967, in Washington, D.C. to Yvonne Cunningham and the late Aaron Eskridge Sr. Aaron attended D.C. Public Schools and graduated from McKinley Tech High School. He was very passionate about coaching both football and basketball. He coached various Boys & Girls Club Associations, and High Schools in the Maryland area. He also...
Allen Gregg
Nov 11, 2014
Allen Gregg was born on February 19,1961, to Cleveland Gregg, Jr. (deceased) and Joann Dubose Gregg of Hartsville, South Carolina. He received his education in the Alexandria City Public Schools, where he graduated from T.C. Williams High School in 1980. At T.C. Williams, Allen was a natural athlete and excelled in both football and basketball. After graduating, Allen served in...
Ernest Austin, Jr.
Sep 1, 2014
Ernest Austin Jr., affectionately known as Little Ernie or Ernie, was born on May 7, 1947 to Mattie Williams and Ernest Austin, Sr. in Washington, DC. He was baptized at an early age at Isle of Patmos Baptist Church, which led to his faithful relationship with the Lord through many of life's trials. He departed this life peacefully on September...
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