Covid - 19 Statement

Elaine Bush Whigham Artis was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Inez Trainer Bush, mother, and James Edwards Bush, father. She was the fourth child of nine siblings: four sisters - Annie Mable, Mildred, Vera Mae, and Ruby; four brothers - James Edward, Jr., Jimmie Lee, Clarence Thomas, and Leo Bush. After graduating from high school in 1944, Elaine furthered her education by earning a degree in Business Administration. In March, 1945, Elaine, was recruited by the U.S. Civil Service to come to...

  Harry S. Weaver, 94, departed this life peacefully. Harry is survived by his son, Gary; daughters-in-law, Audrey and Arcelia; grandchildren, Garrett, Gerard and Audra Harrison (Micheal); two great-granddaughters, Chantel and Daniella; and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Estelle; sons, David and Anthony; daughter-in-law, Cynthia; sisters, Theresa and Iris; brother, John and sister-in-law, Amy. Viewing and services in his...

    Edwin Bradford Washington, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Allyne England Washington. He is survived by two loving daughters, Michelle Isimbabi (Michael) and Patrice Diakité (Didier); five grandchildren, Mathieu, Michael Jr., Alexie, Morgan, and Lisa-Michelle; two sisters, Betty Thomas and Deborah Brown (Ruel); one brother, Melvin Washington (Debra); one brother-in-law, Joe A. England, a host of nieces, nephews,...

    Arthur "Rico" Rush, Jr., 73, entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness. A native Washingtonian and graduate of Eastern Senior High School. he was a former president of Alliance of Concerned Men and trainer for Marion Barry's Youth Leadership Institute. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Rush; daughter, Sherica White; grandchildren, Rico, Brandon, Mia, Damond and Devin; brothers, Wilmott and Vernon Rush; and a host of other relatives and...

  Lucille Sullivan Sheppard  was born in Washington, DC, and was preceded in death by her husband, James F. "Shep" Sheppard. She leaves to celebrate her life, three sons, Tony (Arlala), Kirk (Fredia) and Mark T. Sheppard. Due to Government regulations and the safety of others during the COVID-19 outbreak, services will be private.  

   Derek "Egg" Jones was born in 1951 to Alvanette and "Bobby" Jones in Washington DC. He graduated from Coolidge High School in 1969. He then obtained an Associates Degree from Washington Technical Institute in Computer Operations. He served in the US Air Force as a Security Specialist and worked at the DC Department of Corrections (Retired). He is survived by his mother, Alvanette Jones; sister, Maurita Jones Stiles (John); nephew Jon Stiles (Monica) and...

  Francis "Bruiser" E. Arnold, Jr., 91, was a lifelong Washingtonian and member of Dunbar High School Class of 1945. Frank was an avid lover of all things sports, a philanthropist, coin collector, philatelist, and a civic volunteer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Angelina Arnold; daughter, Joy Arnold Russell (Derrick) and son, Paul Arnold; two grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Derrick and Sophia, and a host of relatives and friends.  

  Yvonne Katherine Gilmore Payne, 95, the second oldest daughter of Clarence and Eudora Gilmore, is survived by her sisters, Carol Gilmore Kelsey and Vesta E. Woodson, brothers, Sterling K. Gilmore (Barbara) and Allan T. Gilmore (Louise). She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood B. Payne, her sister, Eudora G. Brown, and brothers, Everson Gilmore and Clarence "Sonny" Gilmore. Her memory will be cherished by her loving niece, Michelle Yvonne and her godson, Irving...

  Franklin "Tiki" M. Harding, Howard University graduate,  engineer, and steel band performer died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Franklin was a member of the original Trinidad and Tobago Steel Bands of Washington, DC and the CAISO Steel Band for many years. He was a retired District of Columbia employee, who worked at the Reeves Center as an engineer. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor McLeod of New York; brother, Clement Harding of...

    Allien Frances Brown is survived by her husband, Leroy Brown, daughter, Nia Young, and a host of loving family and friends.