All Obituaries

Sylvia Cunningham entered into eternal rest on Saturday April 13, 2019. She is survived by four siblings, Richard Jones (Gloria), Josephine Beale, Betty Hart, and Paul Jones; three grandchildren, Frank J. Williams IV (Teresa), LaShavio Diggs, Richard Bennaugh; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Eric George Notice, 87, of Silver Spring, MD, leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Ina Notice; two brothers, Frankford Notice and Herbert Notice; three sisters, Mavis Williams, Almira Notice Frazer and Louise Duffus; a step-daughter, Jean (Geraldine Jones); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Hermoine "Money" Freeman, 87, died in Washington on March 5, 2019. A dedicated teacher, community organizer, and devoted family connector and friend, she affected countless lives through her quiet, determined convictions and unwavering love. Born March 22, 1931, to Irene and Converse Davis, she grew up in Montclair, NJ and Roxbury, MA, worked as a fashion model, and raised a family with husband Alan Church Freeman. With B.S. and M.A. degrees from Boston State College, she spent 32...

E. Veronica Scott-Pace was born on May 17, 1940 to the late Nolvert Preston Scott and Eulalia Fitzgerald Clark Scott. Veronica was born a native Washingtonian at the Columbia Hospital for Women. Brothers Nolvert Preston Scott and Leon Delmo Scott and sister, Vestena Westmoreland Green Morris preceded Veronica in death. She is survived by brother, Clark William Scott and sisters Delorise Costello Green Gordon and Laverne Green Smith. Veronica attended Monroe Elementary and later Parkview...

Robert L. Carter, 83, went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sons, Fitzgerald and Michael; daughter-in-law, Sophia; grandchildren, Sheree, Ben and Yasmin; siblings, Hilda, Gerald, Betty and Brenda and a host of other relatives and friends. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Psalm 116:15  

Rosa Jacobs McLaurin, 90, of Washington, DC, transitioned from earthly labor to her heavenly reward. She was a retired DC Public Schools educator. Rosa is survived by her husband of 59 years, James H. McLaurin; brother, Abraham Jacobs, Sr. and sister, Sarah Jacobs DeShields, both of Wilmington, NC; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.    

Helen H. Combs, 95, leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Sharon; son, Walter III (Emily); grandchildren, Monica Lloyd (Stephen),Leslie Cooper (Jermaine), and Preston Combs; three great-grandchildren, Anton Jeter Jr., Chase Lloyd and Regan Lloyd and a host of other relatives and friends.

Audrey Tansimore Conliffe, 95, is survived by her children, Vida Anderson (Kamau), Duane Conliffe (Gail Rusch) and Lisa Irving (Vincent, deceased); 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was born to Charlie and Dora Tansimore in Lignum, VA and a graduate of Culpeper County High School. She was a devoted member of St. George's Episcopal Church of Washington, DC.and was a Military Personnel Specialist for the US Department of Army until her...

Elsie Blackshere Pope, 92, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Samuel Pope and beloved mother of Pamela G. Pope. She is survived by many family members and friends to cherish fond memories.  

William John Bowen, Jr., 99, of Silver Spring, MD, was a second-generation White House butler who served for seven administrations. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jane B. Rowe; adorable granddaughter, Dionne Rowe; and a host of other relatives and friends.