Obituaries in Washington, DC

On Monday, December 15, 2025, Phillip David Law entered eternal rest. Phillip leaves to cherish his wife Carlene, son, David, grandson David, Sisters, Gloria, Inez, Ruth and Nancy, Brothers, Tony(Tilwanda), Eugene (Sandy) and Darrell (Donna) and a Host of relatives and friends.Phillip is preceded ...

The family of Lizette Islyn Hall Westney announces with deep love and gratitude thepassing of a remarkable woman whose life of service, scholarship, music, andunwavering faith touched countless lives across the globe.Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to Dr. Reuben Stanford Hall and Beatrice Maude Hall,Lize...

Patricia Blackmon Washington DC DC District of Columbia

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 ...

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...

Gay Smith, 85, of Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully onNovember 16, 2025. Born on January 1, 1940, Gay lived a long and beautiful lifemarked by her love for family, her devotion to others, and her endlessly generous heart.Gay was the beloved mother of Kelly Smith and his wife M...

Veda Diane Leffyear, beloved sister and friend, passed away peacefully on September3, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on May 26, 1954, to the late Alice and DonaldWinfield, who instilled in her a strong sense of family, kindness, and perseverance thatcarried through her life.Veda grew up in Was...

Artemus Sterling Smith Washington DC DC District of Columbia

Leah Mundy Hill-Queen was born on July 3, 1950 to Alfred Mundy Sr. and Sylvia (Wright) Mundy in Washington, DC. She was initially born the youngest of 3 sisters Roseann Mundy (deceased) and Patricia Mundy Leslie (deceased). And her family grew to her having an additional sister Dianne Mundy, Step-...

Monica Senice Smith entered eternal rest on December 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM, surrounded by the love ofthose who cherished her most. Born on January 5, 1966, Monica was a beloved daughter, mother, sister,and friend whose life reflected resilience, warmth, and a deep love for family.From the very beginni...

Lashae Gill Washington DC DC District of Columbia

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...