Covid - 19 Statement

Florence V. Crawford, 92, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully. Florence was a licensed practical nurse at United Medical Center and Howard University Hospital and an active member of St. George's Episcopal Church for over 40 years. She is survived by seven children, Cecil Jr., Nigel, Beverley, Bonita, Vanessa, Ronald, and Allison; eight grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Florence V. Crawford may...

  Shirley Ann Johnson, 82, was the mother to three daughters, Cheryl, Carole, and Angel. Also surviving are one grandson, Travaughn; great-granddaughter Mia; foster daughter, Penny; two sisters, Brenda and Thelma; one sister-in-law ,Herlinda; other relatives and friends. She was the wfe to the late Purnest "PJ" Johnson, and daughter of the late Clarence and Lily Gibbs.  

Dr. Theodore “Teddy” Hudson passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD. He is survived in this earthly life by Geneva, his wife of 34 years; his son, Eric, and daughter, Vicki, from his marriage to Laverne Wimp Hudson; granddaughter, Sierra; great-grandson, Carter; nephew, John Mason and other relatives and friends.  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the United Negro College Fund or a charity of your choice.    

Andrée Yelder Gandy peacefully transitioned at home on April 26, 2021. Andrée was born in Selma, AL on April 27, 1943 to the late Andrew Yelder and Serena Strother. She was raised in Williamson, WV and graduated from West Virginia State University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in zoology. Andrée initially relocated to Washington, DC to pursue a career in medicine but felt the call to action to help provide underserved communities with economic opportunities. For...

  Karen Smith Emrit, of Bowie, MD, died on Monday, April 26, 2021, the day of her 52nd wedding anniversary, at the age of 75, from an extended illness at her home in Bowie, MD. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald C. Emrit; three children Lisa Haynes, Tanya Brooks and Satish Emrit; seven grandchildren Christopher, Michelle and Matthew Brooks; Ryan, Patrick and Keira Haynes and Yanick Emrit; one great grandson Milo Brooks; two sisters Patricia Bransford and Judith Edmead. Also...

Sylvia Ruth Neal Byrd, 81, quietly lived her strong faith through service and philanthropy by helping family members and donating to her favorite organizations. After 37 years of employment at her alma mater, Howard University (class of 1990 and 2001), Sylvia volunteered to read to first grade students at Payne Elementary School (DCPS), researched family genealogy and became the family historian, and donated to several organizations in Washington, DC. Sylvia leaves to cherish her memories:...

Peacefully slipped away. Son of James W. Coleman. Brother of Dr. Michele Coleman-Bennett, Renee Coleman-Rollins, Rhonda T. Coleman, Tara Blake Gilbert, and James Lamont Coleman. Godson to Andrew Holloway. Survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Gloria A. Coleman; godmother, Helen C. Holloway; grandparents. James H. and Addie M. Coleman and Kathaleen McGee Blakes.

  Charlye W. Malloy,  the beloved mother of Donne' M. Malloy and Dari K. Malloy (Robert Leippert), and aunt of Charlma Quarles, passed away peacefully after a short illness. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.  

Imperfectly planned, Donna V. Reed-Bryant, of Fort Washington, MD transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She leaves precious memories with her three daughters, Jacqueline, Yvette and LaVinia; two sons-in-law, Keith and Joseph; one sister, Pamela Reed; one sister-in-law, Pamela Reed; one aunt, Agnes Louise Smith; five granddaughters, four grandsons, one granddaughter-in-law, one grandson-in-law, 13 great-grandchildren, one nephew, two nieces, one great-nephew and a...

  Helen Coley-Pierce, 104, peacefully departed this life at her home. She was the daughter of the late Frank Reid and Lillie Hill Reid of Eureka, NC. She was devoted to family, God and Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, DC. She leaves to honor her memory, her last sister, Eleanor R. Compton, of Washington, DC; a devoted niece and caretaker Helen Compton-Harris, of  Washington, DC; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, friends and her beloved Shiloh family. In lieu of...