All Obituaries

Jerry Spencer Smyser, 70, of Washington, DC, entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2019. He is a graduate of Howard County High School and served in the Volunteers of America for two years. He was very athletic, a talented artist, musician, radio and television broadcaster and also served in the Order of the De Molay. Jerry was a professional business entrepreneur where he was the owner and operator of Southeast Auto Supply and Capital Video Sales. He is survived by his wife of 17...

Adolph W. Johnson, D.D.S., 86, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Adolph was the devoted husband of Jean; loving father of, Adolph W. Johnson, Jr. (Carol Mason), A. Steven Johnson (Ely Johnson), Andrea Razzaghi (Babak Razzaghi) and Jennifer Johnson (Marcio Schwinden); adored grandfather of Lindsay and Ian Johnson, Aryaan and Bijan Razzaghi, Steven and Andreas Johnson and Brio and Lucas Schwinden;and brother of Louise Tilmon and James Johnson. Also surviving...

Vernell E. Howley, 92, passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital. She was a long time resident of Washington, DC. She is survived by four nieces, Diane Gorham (Bob), Paula Pitts, Charlene Porzio and Gaylene Parker; two nephews, Michael Parker (Betty), Bruce Tapscott and a host of other relatives and friends.

Christine Y. McDowell, 81, of Upper Marlboro, MD entered into eternal rest. She was a native Washingtonian and longtime resident and fixture in the Columbia Heights community. She is survived by her children, Doretha Garnette, Margerline Mitchell (Gregory), Robert May, Reginald May, Twanda Thomas, Lisa Price and Kimberly McDowell; stepchildren, Kathleen Evans, Quintina Neal and Rodrick Houser; sister, Margaret May; and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  

Peter W. Smith of Washington, D.C. passed away on February 17th, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Pete was born October 1st, 1981 to William and Kathie Smith. He attended Barker Central School, Fordham University, and earned his Masters Degree in Economics from University at Buffalo. Pete was an economist with the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. He married the love of his life, Whitney Cleaver on June 7th, 2014. Their precious daughter Georgia Millie was born on November...

Ola Mae Brown, 89,of Washington, DC  was a longtime member and Elder of Metropolitan Baptist Church. She graduated from Bethel High School in Blythwood, SC, Benedict College in Columbia, SC in 1952 and Trinity College in Washington, DC. Ola retired in 1991 from DC Public Schools, where she taught at J.O. Wilson and Emery Elementary Schools. She is survived by her husband, David G. Brown, Jr.; three children; a sister; brother; grandchildren; nieces and nephews, other relatives and...

Norman James, 66, our beloved father, brother, uncle and friend has passed away. He is survived by his daughter, India; three sisters, Lorraine, Linda and Darlene; two nieces, Donnitta and Felicia; other relatives and friends.  

Jessica Marie Ford, 77, of Washington, DC, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home. She was the youngest daughter of the late William and Lula Ford. She is survived by her three brothers, William Ford, Charles Ford, and Billy Ford; three sisters, Onita Alexander, Louise F. Calloway, and Annie Hawthorne; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by two brothers, Elbert Ford and Isaac Ford, and one sister, Elizabeth Ford Harrison.  

Hunter E Malloy, M.D. was the beloved husband of Charlye W. Malloy; father of Donne’ M. Malloy and Dari K. Malloy; and father-in-law of Robert Leippert.  Also surviving are other relatives, friends and colleagues. 

Eurmal Dubois Exum, 91, departed this life peacefully at Riderwood Village surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his nieces, nephew, other loving relatives and friends.