George Washington Preparatory High California Alumni Obituaries

JaQuavyz Quavo Howell age 14 passed away on Friday January 23 2026 leaving an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His life was tragically cut short and the weight of this loss is felt deeply across his family friends school and the entire community. Born with a bright spir...

Mr. Perry Hopson departed this life on January 7 2026 at home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16 1950 in Goodview Virginia to Lawrence and Vivian Hopson. Perry was a devoted and loving husband father grandfather and great grandfather. He cherished his family above all el...

Robert Emmet Kennedy Jr., 84, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, following visits with his loved ones that were marked with grace and beauty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Jean Kennedy, his siblings, Fr. Chris Kennedy and Sophie Bristow, and by his son, Peter Kennedy.He is...

PORTSMOUTHErnest "Rabbit" Howard went to Heaven on December 8th 2025 while surrounded by his family who were holding his hand tight. He was born in Portsmouth VA on January 22 1931. Coach Howard was a living legend and a mentor to countless people throughout his life. Howard achieved too many accola...

Moses David Sr. was born on October 1 1938 to Henry and Tiney Ruth David in Cheraw South Carolina. He was baptized at Pee Dee Union Baptist Church in 1954 beginning a lifelong walk of faith that would shape his character his service and his love for others. Moses attended George P. Long High School ...

February 11 1928 was no ordinary day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In the home of William H. and Katherine Bacon Gibbs a snowstorm swept through the city blanketing it in white. Yet within the Gibbs household warmth and joy filled the air as they welcomed their fifth childa beautiful baby girl named...

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski, of Bridgeville, Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 1st at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Phoebe was born on January 13, 1938, in Hillsboro, Virginia, to George and Arbutus Crim. She was a 1955 graduate of Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia.Af...

85 of Dublin passed away Friday January 23 2026. He was born July 26 1940 in Dublin and was the son of the late Alvin Washington Nester and Alpha Clara McDaniel Nester Blevins. Randal loved music and loved playing it. He filled rooms with song and laughter and folks always felt welcome when he was a...

Sharon Morency Bryant passed away peacefully December 21, surrounded by her children in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She had moved to Ooltewah, a suburb of Chattanooga, years ago to be near her oldest daughter, Lila, and her family. She was recently splitting her time between there and Frederick, Marylan...

George Dennis Hairston 72 of Aaron Street Martinsville VA departed from this life on Friday January 2 2026 at his residence. He was born in Martinsville VA on February 23 1953 to the late George R. Hairston and Mildred Watkins Hairston Staples. George was a graduate of George Washington Carver High ...

Roy T. Martin 80 of Hilliards PA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday January 28 2026 at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh. He was born on March 19 1945 in Ridgeway VA to the late Hazel Martin Turner and the late Pete G. King. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Martinsville VA i...

For I am now Im 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 On Tuesday January 13 2026 our beloved Loretta Tinsley 76 of E. Church St. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

On Friday December 5 2025 Veola Hairston Dones 83 of John Spencer Rd. Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at her residence. She was born in Filbert WVA on May 8 1942 to the late Joe Henry Hairston Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hairston. In addition to her parents Veola was preceded in deat...

Georgine “Gegi” Winslett was born on August 3, 1936, in Beverly Hills, California. She proudly described herself as an “Army Brat.” Her father, Lt. Col. E.J. “Jack” Winslett, was born and raised in Tallapoosa in southeastern Alabama. Raised in a farming family, he served in the U.S. Army in both in ...

Erwin Leon Avery was born in Brunswick County Virginia on May 17 1941. He was the sixth child of George Stewart Avery and Mary Evelyn Mallory Avery. Erwin was educated in Brunswick County Public Schools and graduated from James Solomon Russell High School in 1958. He attended Virginia State Universi...

George Branch 66 years young departed this life on December 17th 2025 at his home in Warfield VA. George was born to the late William Branch Sr. and Addie Trotter Branch. George attended the Brunswick County Public Schools System. After leaving school George worked various jobs until 1975. At that t...

On January 4 2026 in Blackstone Virginia our Lord reached into His earthly garden and picked one of His most precious flowers Gladys Ruth Hardy. Born on December 18 1949 in Brunswick County Virginia she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Lawrence Hardy Sr. and Delcie Ruth Walker Hardy. The ...

Stanley Jerome Robinson of Washington DC formerly of King George VA passed away on April 21 2025 in LaPlata MD. He is survived by two daughters Ms. Meredith Robinson of Colonial BeachVA and Ms. Natalie Smith of Fredericksburg VA and his son Stanley Jerome Robinson Jr. of Fredericksburg VA. Funeral S...

Mary Macklin Dow was born on December 24 1957 in Dundas Virginia to John Bertha King Macklin. She attended Brunswick County Schools. After graduating from school she worked many years in retail always with a smile on her face. At an early age she joined Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Dundas Virginia. ...

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Earnestine GrayNovember 14, 1947 – July 23,2025With deep love and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Earnestine Gray announces her peaceful transition from this life. Born on November 14, 1947, in Stringtown, Mississippi to the late Joseph Wright Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wigfield) ...

Our beloved Brenda J. Wynn was born on August 7 1956 in Manhattan New York to the late Mary McClure and Charles McClure. She was the second of two cherished daughters. On January 4 2026 she peacefully transitioned from this life boarding her flight to glory Flight 930 surrounded by love and legacy. ...

Ray Edward Tyree was born August 28th 1961 to Edith Virginia Swann and George Edward Tyree in Charlottesville Virginia. He grew up in Buckingham County Virginia with his late brother Winston Tyree Paulette late sister Angela Tryee Johnson and surviving brother Terry Tyree Estalene. He attended Bucki...

age 93 of Sioux Falls SD passed away Friday January 30 2026 at the Dougherty House with his daughters by his side. His Memorial Service will be 200 PM Friday February 27 2026 with Visitation beginning at 100 PM at George Boom Funeral Home OnSite Crematory Sioux Falls. Interment at the Hills of Rest...

Audree Katherine Smith Rea age 107 of Sioux Falls SD passed away February 1 2026 at home. Her family will be present to greet friends for visitation on Thursday February 5 2026 from 500 PM until 700 PM at George Boom Funeral Home OnSite Crematory in Sioux Falls SD. Audree Katherine Smith was born i...

. age 91 of Sioux Falls SD passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 100 PM on Wednesday February 4 2026 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 500700 PM on Tuesday February 3 2026 with a Liturg...

On December 28, 2025, Berthel peacefully transitioned from this life into Glory, in the comfort of her home. Her life was a testament to compassion and kindness, and because of that, she was deeply loved and respected by all who knew her.To her family and friends, she was affectionately known by man...

On January 3, 2026, God called home our dearly loved Delores Williams Beasley, affectionately known as “Cookie”.Delores was born on June 30, 1941, in Greene County, VA, to the late Geraldine Jackson Williams and Willie Locker Williams. She received her education in the Greene County Public School Sy...

Mrs. Helen Margaret Carter Holloway age 96 of Covington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday December 13 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late William McKinley Holloway Sr. Mrs. Holloway was born September 22 1929 in Covington the daughter of the late George Washingto...

Our mom Darlene Stroble Walker 83 better known as Aunt Darlene and A Praying Woman who had a love for Lincoln Cadillacs passed away from this life to be with the Lord on January 18 2026 at George Washington University Hospital surrounded by her three daughters and granddaughter. She had just returne...