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Obituaries in Washington, DC

Prince  Abayomi   Oduola
Prince Abayomi Oduola

Prince Abayomi Oduola was born on January 20, 1952, in Oye Ekiti to Pa MichaelOduola and Madam Beatrice Olubu Oduola (née Agbalajobi). He grew up in a homethat instilled discipline, respect, and integrity.He pursued his education in Oye Ekiti, Ibadan, and Lagos before later continuing hisjourney in ...

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Lawence  Jerry  Brown
Lawence Jerry Brown

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved father, spouse, andfriend. Lawrence brown (PIE) departed his life on November 22nd, 2025, at the age of 71after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. He was born on May 21st, 1954, to Earland Mable Brown. He was a protector t...

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Pauline  Marie Watona
Pauline Marie Watona

Pauline Marie Watona previously of 1305 Merchant Lane McLean, VA died on the morning ofDecember 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C.She was born in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1944 to Mike and Martina Watonaand moved to Washington in the early 1970’s to work for the federal government. Employmen...

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Katherine  Stokes
Katherine Stokes

Obituary for Katherine Odell StokesKatherine Odell Stokes, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on November 21, 1946, in Hereford County, North Carolina, to Rudolph and Elaine Hoggard. As the eldest of five siblings—Keith, Sherman, Phyllis, Liz, and Ramona—Katherine embraced her...

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Hilda  Boykin
Hilda Boykin

Hilda Marie Boykin departed October 17th, 2025. Her Celebration of Life will be held November 1, 2025 at Zion Baptist Church Eastlands located at 1234 Kenilworth Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019. She leaves to cherish her love and memory her sister, Linda Jenkins; son Marcus Boykin (Tara Gross); daug...

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Harriet  Doreather  Key
Harriet Doreather Key

Harriet Doreather KeyLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

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Ronald  WynnEl
Ronald WynnEl

Ronald Wynn-ElLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

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Ellen  N. Worthen
Ellen N. Worthen

Ellen N. WorthenLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

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Spencer  Morris
Spencer Morris

Spencer MorrisLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

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Alberta  Bonita Poole
Alberta Bonita Poole

Alberta Bonita PooleLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

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Jeanne Carter Dougan
Jeanne Carter Dougan

Jeanne is a native Washingtonian the eldest daughter of George Hayes Carter Sr. and LucilleDaley Carter. Her older brother Mike and younger sister Shirley predeceased her. Both herfather George Sr. and brother George Jr. served distinguished careers in branches of theUS Armed Forces and are both bur...

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Helen EdwardsLaw
Helen EdwardsLaw

Helen EdwardsLaw was the only child of John Henry Edwards and Pattie SpeightSwinsonEdwards. Both were from Speights Bridge in Greene County North Carolina. During The Great Migration years which were from about 1910 to 1970 John and Pattie migrated from North Carolina to Washington DC sometime befor...

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Barbara BushDouglas
Barbara BushDouglas

Transitioned peacefully at her home in Mitchellville MD on Friday September 12 2025. She is survived by a devoted daughter Tanya son Kevin a loyal granddaughter Kia three sisters Norma Brenda and Yvonne and host of other relatives and special friends. Predeceased by husbands Norman Bush and James Do...

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Lena Turner
Lena Turner

Our mom loved denim. Please feel free to join us in dressing in denim to honor her and her style. Church appropriate please.

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Eunice Summers
Eunice Summers

Beloved mother grandmother great grandmother aunt and friend remembered for her kindness wisdom and support. She preceded in death by her husband Gerald Summers and leaves to cherish her loving memory three children Cynthia Robert and John Summers. A celebration of life will be held with viewing beg...

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Joan Jeffries
Joan Jeffries

Joan Jeffries (Age 80) Entered into eternal rest On Saturday November 22, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memory family and friends notice of funeral later Services by Paradise Mortuary

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Grace  C. Hansberry
Grace C. Hansberry

Grace C. Hansberry (Age 93) Entered into eternal rest On Wednesday November 5, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memory family and friends. On Friday November 21, from 10am until 11am friends may visit with the family at St. Augustine Catholic Church 1419 V St. N.W. where mass of a Christian Burial&nb...

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Nancy L.  Beverly
Nancy L. Beverly

Nancy L. Beverly (Age 88) Entered into eternal rest On Tuesday November 11, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memory family and friends. On Thursday November 20, from  9am until 10am  friends may visit with the family at St . Marks Baptist Church 624 Underwood St. N.W. where services will be...

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Juanalethia Thompson
Juanalethia Thompson

Juanalethia Thompson (Age 73) Entered into eternal rest On Sunday November 9, 2025 in Louisville Kentucky . She leaves to cherish her memory family and friends. On Saturday November 22, from 10am until 11am  friends may visit with the family at Paradise Mortuary 908 Kennedy St. N.W.  where...

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"Councilwoman" Hope E. Love
"Councilwoman" Hope E. Love

Councilwoman" Hope E. Love (Age73) Entered into eternal rest On Tuesday November 4, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memory family and friends. On Wednesday November 12, from 9:30am until 11am friends may visit with the family at Way of the Cross Church of Christ (Mother Church) 1800 Hazelwood Dr. Ca...

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Manmoham Singh Bedi
Manmoham Singh Bedi

The family of Manmoham Singh Bedi created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

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Rebecca F. Lacey
Rebecca F. Lacey

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Gloria Ann Bryan
Gloria Ann Bryan

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Valeria Gaither
Valeria Gaither

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Tonya Sabryce LazenbyJackson
Tonya Sabryce LazenbyJackson

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Sasha Desdunes Mcnealy
Sasha Desdunes Mcnealy

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sasha Desdunes McNealy age 47 who left us peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Sasha was a devoted wife cherished mother and woman of unwavering faith whose light touched all... The family of Sasha Desdunes McNealy created this Life Trib...

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James Darnell Wright
James Darnell Wright

The Measure of a ManJames Darnell Wright Sr. aka JDThere is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven 8211 Ecclesiastes 318.A TIME TO BE BORN The oldest child of the late James William Wright and the... The family of James Darnell Wright created this Life Tributes page to m...

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Oscar James Williams
Oscar James Williams

Oscar James Williams Jr. 81 of Fort Washington MD Oscar James Williams Jr. was born on November 17 1943 in Birmingham Alabama to O.J. and Mamie Verdell Edwards Williams along with his older sister Carolyn. After his father8217s... The family of Oscar James Williams created this Life Tributes page t...

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Carl Marvin Tillman Sr.
Carl Marvin Tillman Sr.

Carl Marvin Tillman Sr. 92 entered into eternal rest on Saturday December 7 2024 surrounded by his beloved family. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday January 7th from 9am until time of Service at 10am at Shiloh Baptist Church... The family of Carl Marvin Tillman Sr. created this Life Tribu...

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Barbara Jean Rockwood
Barbara Jean Rockwood

Barbara Jean Montgomery Rockwood 72 of Fort Washington MD passed away on January 5 2025. Barbara was born April 1 1952 to Mattie Michell in Columbus Georgia. After Barbara graduated from Columbus High School she went on to study Childhood... The family of Barbara Jean Rockwood created this Life Trib...

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Therrell Smith
Therrell Smith

Therrell Camille Smith of Washington D.C. transitioned to her eternal home on Monday December 15 2025 at the age of 108. Therrell was born on November 5 1917 to Dr. Thomas and Birdie C. Smith. She was the second of five sisters. From an early age Therrell knew she wanted to open her own ballet studi...

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Spencer Boyer
Spencer Boyer

Professor Spencer H. Boyer a pioneering legal scholar and gifted educator died peacefully on November 14 2025. A native of West Chester PA Professor Boyer graduated from Howard University in 1960 and went on to earn law degrees from George Washington University and Harvard University where he cofoun...

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Laura Vault
Laura Vault

Laura Solomon Vault of Gaithersburg Maryland passed away on November 10 2025. She was born Laura Geneva Solomon in Savannah GA to the late Henry and Lucy ne Gadsden Solomon.and was the beloved wife of the Late William L. Vault devoted mother of Brooks Vault Cheryl and Robert Vault Chanda and grandmo...

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Frederick Fauntleroy
Frederick Fauntleroy

Frederick Gibbs Fauntleroy joined his parents and ancestors after departing this earthly life on Friday November 7 2025. He was born in Washington DC on May 15 1966 to Phyllis Gibbs Fauntleroy teacher librarian and artist and John Douglass Fauntleroy attorney and later Judge. He has been a blessing ...

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Sr. Henry Jiles
Sr. Henry Jiles

Henry R. Jiles Sr. passed away on Friday November 21 2025. Born and raised in Washington DC Rick graduated from Dunbar HS in Washington DC and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Delaware State. Following school and the US Army Rick worked for the US Patent and Trademark Office as a Paten...

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