Covid - 19 Statement

Brigadier General USAF (Ret) Elmer T. Brooks passed away peacefully at the age of 87. General Brooks, a native of Washington, DC, lived a full life rich with a loving family, friends, his church, career, volunteering, and more. Born to Warren and Lelia Brooks, General Brooks was the youngest of six full siblings and two half siblings. They were a large, close-knit family. After losing both parents by age 14, General Brooks' siblings helped to guide him through high school and beyond. A...

Vivian V. Thomas, formally of Landover, MD, succumbed to COVID 19 at Doctors Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center. She lived her final days there due to dementia. Vivian was born and raised in Middleburg, VA. She was a Cardozo High School graduate and a well loved respected Hair Stylist for many years at the exclusive Rhode Island Avenue Plaza Saloon before retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, Adrian Thomas. Survivors are her loving and devoted daughter, Coletha Dena Luke;...

Beatrice Lucille Perkins Alexander, of Washington, DC, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was predeceased by her daughter, Beatrice Ann, husband Harry T. Alexander, and William Perkins. She is survived by her brother, Louis R. Perkins, her children: Norma Hart (Thomas, Jr.), Agnes Yates (F. Robert, Jr.), Harry T. Alexander, Jr. (Jandria), Louis F. Alexander (Jasmine); and grandchildren: Thomas III, Erica and Mira Hart, Harry III, Alfred Alexander and Ryleigh Longaker and...

Fernando “Boy” D. Dabay, age 73, was born on January 8, 1947 to Cipriano and Fernanda Dabay. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in 1965. He loved to play basketball and billiards. Fernando was employed by Aldon Management. He loved videoke, singing, cooking and spending time with family, especially with his grandchildren. Fernando had a great humble heart. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.   Fernando is preceded in death...

The family and community of Bettie Louise Nash, 78, lost a matriarch. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Dr. Daniel A. Nash, Jr. Also left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Cheryl L. Adams (James, III) and Daniel E. Nash (Kathleen); grandchildren, James Adams, IV, Justin Adams, Ryleigh Nash and Andrew Nash; many other loving relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Make a Wish Foundation.

  William C. Pryor of Chevy Chase, MD, and former judge of the DC Superior Court and DC Court of Appeals (Chief Judge 1984-1988) passed away peacefully at age 88. William lived a rich and impactful life and contributed to Washington, DC in more ways than being a judge in the DC Superior and DC Court of Appeals. He was a mentor to many African American lawyers and has a legion of former law clerks and law students who remained close to him all of his life. An avid sports fan, he played...

  Ana Maria Reyes Grillo, 76, was born on July 24, 1944 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She was the beloved wife of the late Rafael E. Grillo; mother of Juan Jimenez (Nohemi) and the late Rita Michelle Grillo. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Anita, Sophia, Analucia, Jose, and Diego; other relatives and friends.  

  Marion Lorraine Simpson, 94, has left to cherish her memory: her devoted daughter, Jacqueline Bridge; three loving grandchildren, Kiah Fountain, Kara Crestwell (Terron) and Theodore Bridge; one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Crestwell; and many other loving relatives and friends.  

On Veteran's Day, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Samuel Dewitt Speed, Jr. (97) of Washington, D.C. passed away during the eleventh hour. His wife of 65 years peacefully passed exactly two weeks prior. He is survived by his daughters Stephanie Speed-Shokes of California), Carol Ann Smith, Esq., and Teresa Ruffin; sons-in-law Leslie Shokes, M.D. of California and James Ruffin, Esq.; and grandchildren Alycia Smith, Loren Shokes, Esq. of New York, Bryan Smith, Yasmin Shokes of California, and...

Franklin P. DeLaine, Sr., of Washington, DC, was a former Deputy Director EEO at the Government Printing Office. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne J. and son Michael DeLaine. He is the loving father of Franklin P. DeLaine, Jr. (Patricia), Barbara D. Jumper (Steven) and Richard DeLaine. Also surviving are four grandchildren, two sisters, other loving relatives and friends. Due to restrictions associated with COVID 19 the funeral service will be extended to ONLY a limited number of...