Covid - 19 Statement

Jennifer Gayle Hines passed peacefully from her earthly home, to her heavenly home on the evening of Saturday, November 18, 2023. Services will be held at Third Street Church of God, 1204 3rd St NW, Washington, DC on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Visitation with the family will be held from10AM-11AM. Homegoing Service will follow at 11AM. Earlier this year Jennifer wrote, in her own words, the following obituary:  Jennifer Gayle Hines passed peacefully from her earthly home, to...

Virgil Jackson Hood Sr. peacefully transitioned on October 14, 2023, at Suburban Hospital, at the age of 96, with the comforting presence of his children by his side. Born in Harlem, NYC, his early years were nurtured by his parents, Addie Clark Hood and Alfred Hood, in Sandy Spring, MD. This foundational period unfolded at Sharp Street United Methodist Church and in the Montgomery County schools, shaping his values and character. He served in the Army and eventually settled in Washington,...

James Telfair Robinson III, born to the late James Telfair Robinson II and Helen Fraser Robinsonin, passed away suddenly at his home in Washington, DC on October 29, 2023. After his birth the family later moved to Baltimore, MD where he graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. He entered Howard University in 1961 as a physics major and played football and baseball, graduating with a BA degree in physics. He began his working career at Potomac Electric Power Company and shortly...

  Jean Dodson Jackson peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She is survived by three children, other relatives and many friends. .

  Julian O. Winston Jr. , 100, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He is survived by family and friends. .  

  Jacqueline E. Lawson passed away on Monday, October 23,2023. She is survived by two sons, Hasheem and Paul; two daughters, Aymila and Aisha; one granddaughter, Ava, and a host of other relatives and many friends. .

  James Weldon Cox transitioned peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He leaves a legacy of love to his devoted wife Velma; his daughters, Stephanie Cox and Carolyn Cox Duncan(Scott); granddaughter, Brianna Lily Duncan (his pride and joy!); special daughters, Vesta Wilds Huggins(Ronnie) and Goulda Downer; a host of other family members and friends.    

  Dr. Kathleen Gordon passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home in Grasonville, MD. Born in Beaumont, TX, she graduated in 1967 from the University of Texas and in 1975 from Howard University School of Medicine. She is survived by her husband, Keith Robinson; her children, Jennifer Wood and John Press; other relatives and friends. .

Surrounded by her loving family, Norma Jean Anders-Mapp, 80, transitioned peacefully from her earthly labor to heavenly reward on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Norma grew up in Oxford, NC and moved to Washington, DC at the age of 16. She graduated from Howard University and was a long time public servant for the Government of the District of Columbia. Norma is survived by her daughter, Lisa Anders; son Eric (Rachelle) Anders; grandchildren, Danielle, Alexandra, Eric Jr., Addison, and...

Ogbonia Fearing Alexis, 90, of Washington DC, left us, surrounded by her friends and family on October18, 2023 from natural causes. Ogbonia was predeceased by her husband Dr. Carlton P. Alexis and her daughter Dr. Lisa C. Alexis. She is survived by two children, four grandchildren, two great grandsons and countless friends. Ogbonia was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as our Matriarch. Ogbonia was known for living life to the...