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“A Legacy of Commitment” Daamon Karl Patterson On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Daamon Karl Patterson finally settled to rest from his busy life at his childhood home in Washington, D.C. He was the second of three children to the late Melvyn Hill Patterson and the late Grace Heastie Patterson. His older brother, Craig P. Patterson, predeceased him. Daamon treasured his family heritage, especially his Bahamian (mother) and Virginian (father) roots. As a child, he spent his summers ...

SaVanna KB Wanzer passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her beloved Angel Team. As a fierce advocate of human rights, trans rights, and HIV rights, SaVanna's legacy is rich - filled with the inclusive spaces and campaigns she created that continue to lift spirits and promote justice. As a board member and volunteer leader for Whitman-Walker Health for several decades, her love is felt and celebrated by thousands. She was a community leader who built bridges; she created DC ...

Waddell Carbert Jackson, born September 6, 1933 to Thomas Lee Jackson and Sallie Mariah Tucker Jackson, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the Althea Woodland Nursing Home. One of thirteen children, he is preceded in death by eleven siblings. Waddell is survived by his brother Robert Jackson of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as a loving family of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends whose lives he touched deeply. Waddell graduated from Bettis Academy in Trenton, ...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Claudia Laureen McKoin, Esq., a cherished sister, devoted aunt, and esteemed friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the age of 78 surrounded by loving family. Born August 7, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, Claudia was the beloved daughter of the late William D. McKoin and Moneva C. Starks McKoin. She is survived by her sisters Charlene McKoin of Portugal, Moneva McKoin of Washington, DC, Pamela McKoin, her brother-in-law ...

  Andrea K. McAdams transitioned on March 20, 2026 at Adventist Medical Center. Andrea was predeceased by her husband and parents. She is survived by eight siblings, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

Jonita “Jo” B. Carter, passed away at 91 on April 18, 2026. She was a woman of deep faith, grace, and devotion to family and community. Born November 7, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Fred and Eunice Bowman and sister of Freddie Mae Browne, all of whom preceded her in death. Jo graduated from Fisk University and earned a master’s degree in social work from Howard University. She began her career at DC General Hospital after which she went on to become ...

Romaine Ella Bell Thomas peacefully passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. She was born on June 5, 1929, in Washington, DC, and remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life. Romaine was married to the late Harry Thomas, Sr., with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Debra Truhart (Kim Truhart, Sr.) and Harry Thomas, Jr. (Diane Romo Thomas), eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, all of whom carry ...

  Joan Catherine Martin passed away peacefully at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center on April 15, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband and parents. She is survived by her only son, Mathew Martin; nieces, nephews, God-daughter Angie, other loving relatives and friends.

Dedicated and loving husband, father, father figure and friend to many. He was a mentor and wise counselor to all who joined him in conversation.    Raymond Lathall Langston was born on October 27, 1939, in Washington, D.C., and passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. From the beginning, Ray carried himself with a steady sense of purpose— shaped by his years in District of Columbia Catholic schools and strengthened at Archbishop John Carroll High School, where discipline ...

  Walter J. Evans, Jr. Esq. passed peacefully surrounded with family and friends on April 3, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dawna Rogers, M.D., daughter Danielle Evans, three sister's, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Walter was a gentle, dignified, quietly strong man born in White Plains, NY, who resided in Lanham, MD.