Jan 23, 2019

Helen Batten, 92, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Serenity Hope Assisted Living, in Good Hope, West Virginia.  She was born in Washington, DC, on May 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Ray and Ethel Stilwell Roberts.  Mrs. Batten is joining her husband, Raymond Batten; two daughters, Shirley Rahne and Connie Swiger;...

Jan 10, 2019

Selene Elizabeth Broadway known to many as Betty entered this life on March 26, 1935 in Cheraw, South Carolina, to the late Cornelius Johnson and Francis Johnson. She was the second child of three born of this union. She entered eternal rest at George Washington University Hospital, in Washington, DC.

Betty was preceded...

Jan 9, 2019

James "Jim" Harrison

January 9, 1941 -  January 9, 2019

If I can help somebody, (just One person) as I travel along, then my living will not be in vain!

James Harrison peacefully passed away on January 9, 2019.  James, affectionately known as Jimbo, Jimmy, and Jim was born in Washington, DC to...

Jan 9, 2019

Etta Mae Quarles was born on September 6, 1927, to the late James and Tommie Mae Harris in Saluda, South Carolina. She was the oldest of seven children born to this union. As a child, Etta spent her years in South Carolina until the family migrated to Washington D.C. She assumed her responsibility as the eldest child, and worked...

Dec 31, 2018

Dena Charisse Johnson entered this Earth destined to make her mark on Oct 10, 1961 to the late Jerome (Jerry) Donald Johnson and late Pauline Odessa Virginia Munn Johnson at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn NY. Educated in Brooklyn, New York in the community of Brownsville, Charisse matriculated to University where she completed her PhD; Divinity, PhD; Addictions, MS; Counseling...

Dec 13, 2018

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend earned his angel wings.  Joe H. Barnes was born on April 28, 1944 in Hartwell, Georgia to the late Thomas and Clara Barnes.

Joe was educated in Hartwell, Georgia until his Father passed. His Mother later moved him and his siblings to...

Dec 4, 2018

Michael was born to his late parent's, Clarence Millard Jr. and Betty (La Gretcha) Millard in Washingotn DC. He and his three younger siblings (Cheryl-deceased, Gregory-deceased, and Brenda) were raised together in a Catholic household in the local area. His late grandparents (Clarence Sr. and Lucille) were an essential part of his upbringing, and he loved them very much....

Dec 4, 2018

Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path . (Psalm 27:11)

Mabel Virgie Wilkinson Thornton was born to Rev. Isaiah Wilkinson and Lavinia Johnson Wilkinson on January 27, 1925, the tenth of eleven children in Truxillo, Amelia County, Virginia. Rev. and Mrs. Wilkinson were instrumental in the establishment of a...

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

Eloise Alfreda Russell was born on May 7, 1942 in Washington, D.C.  She peacefully transitioned at home, Friday, November 23, 2018.   She was the oldest child of the late Herbert and Wilhelmina Dixon Smith (deceased).

Eloise was educated in the Washington, D.C. school system and later completed several certifications in early childhood education.

Eloise lost...