Covid - 19 Statement

Barbara Jean (Terry) Clark passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her three children. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband of nearly 40 years, Richard R. Clark, Esq.  A proud native Washingtonian, she was born May 27, 1939, at Freedmen’s Hospital. Barbara was the second child of Rebecca and Freddie Terry and was predeceased by her brother Julian and her sister Doris. She attended Spingarn High School and graduated...

Mary Bernadette Wise Tolson entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Clinton, Maryland. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Dana Tolson Blake and loving son, Donald G. Tolson II; grandchildren Kristopher Tucker, Keyona Tolson, Julian Archer and Darrius Archer; great-grandsons Korey and Jorden Henderson and a host of other relatives and numerous friends. She was born in Newton Grove, NC and relocated to Washington, DC in 1958. Bernadette had an illustrious work career...

Jackson Lee Davis III, M.D. entered into eternal rest at The Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his family on Monday, April 15, 2024. Dr. Davis was born in Washington, DC on August 11, 1944 at Freedmen's Hospital to Jackson Lee Davis, Jr. and Alicia Gunn Davis. Dr. Davis was a beloved member of the community, a respected urologist, a Brigadier General in the US Air Force and an active member of various civic, service and professional organizations. He touched the lives of...

Judy Pegues was born February 2,1952 in Washington DC.  She was the third of six children born to John and Mary Pegues. Judy graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, where she was an active participant in a multitude of clubs and activities including the school choir, Spanish Club, Student Council, Arts Club, reporter for an alternative school newspaper, The Karastasi, and school Honor Roll Society. Her passion was being a cheer leader and booster for school games. Classmates...

Clarice O. Skinker, age 85, from Washington, DC, passed away on April 22, 2024 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.  She is survived by relatives and friends.    

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Jordan Russell Williams. Born on November 1, 1992, to Sharon and Nathaniel Williams, he was a cherished son of both Prince George’s County and Washington DC. Jordan departed from us on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Jordan's presence brought boundless joy to his family and the wider community. He was an exemplary son to his parents and a beloved elder sibling to his sister, Sydney. His kindness knew no bounds, extending to both...

  Retired Sergeant Barry A. Thornes, 79, formerly of the 4th District Metropolitan Police Department, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 11, 2024. Barry is survived by wife Joan; son Kevin; daughter Susan; grandson Isiah and a host of other relatives and friends.  

  Kenneth Foree Holbert, age 99, an attorney and a long time resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  He is survived by relatives and friends. Flowers may be sent to McGuire Funeral Service, 7400 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20012 (202-882-6600), and must be received no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024.   .  

  With great sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Lee Lyerly on April 13, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, Karen Couts (Kenton), Kristina Couts, Kandace Shields (Quinton) and Kyngsly, other relatives and friends.  

  Marguerite M. Quoton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. She is survived by a host of family, friends and extended loved ones. .