All Obituaries

Joann J. Wright, of Washington, DC, is survived by two adult children and other relatives and friends.  

Doris Moxley Haley was the beloved wife of the late George W. Haley and mother of David and Anne Haley., Doris was an active member in the community both in Washington, DC and in Maryland. She was a retired teacher of the D.C. Public School System, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by many.  

William "Bill" Baker, LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.), peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dr. Bettye Foster Baker; children, William Rhett Baker and Janet Lucylle Baker, Esq.; grandchildren, Julianne Frances Walker, Andrew Bryant Walker and Wesley Baker Walker; sisters, Catherine Baker Scarver, Ethel Baker Jones, Priscilla Baker Neal and Dr. Helga Baskett-Tippett; brother, Samuel Baker; aunt, Mittie Carr and sister-in-law, Otelia...

Anastasia Moss Holmes, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Brookdale Woodward Estate at the age of 93. A native Washingtonian, she was born on April 15, 1925 to Alfred and Zita Hortense Moss.  She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 41 years, John McDougald “Mackie” Holmes, six sisters: Helen Edmead, Zita Mason, Marie Smith, Dorothy Hansborough, Regina Curry, Dolores Morris and four brothers: Alfred,...

Mary "Little Sister" Stone Kelly, 94,  peacefully entered into eternal rest at home.  She was born in Tupelo, MS, spending the better part of her life in Washington, DC. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Gary and John; grandchildren, Sean-Michael, Saint John and Aiden; daugher-in-law, Marilyn; nieces, nephew and many friends and former colleagues. She was predeceased by her loving husband of more than 50 years, John DeVine Kelly, Sr.; sisters, Margaret and...

William A. Robinson, 98, was formerly of Harrisburg, PA.  Billy was married to his devoted wife, Beatrice J. Robinson for 31 years. He is also survived by other loving relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his three daughters from his first marriage.  

Robert Robert "Bob" A. Granger Jr., passed away after a long illness. Robert was the oldest of two sons by Jane Stocker Granger and Robert A. Granger Sr., of Philadelphia, PA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Davis Granger and brother, Barry M. Granger (Michelle). Robert will also be forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.  

Doris Ann Fauntroy Ball, 87, was the dearly beloved daughter of the late, William T. and Ethel Vine Fauntroy. She was also predeceased by her children, Hope Z. and Vanessa T. She is survived by her children, Rajah "Judah", Faith Diane (Ronald) and Denise Charity (William); siblings, William T. Jr., Walter E., Raymond C. and Jerald Fauntroy; a host of other relatives and friends.  

Eleanor Z.E. Brown, 95, is survived by her three brothers, Ennis W., Ralph P. and David Brown Jr., other loving relatives and friends.  

C. Payne Lucas, 85, peacefully passed of advanced dementia in Hospice care at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Freddie Hill Lucas, Ph.D.; daughter, Hillary Hendricks Lucas; grandson, Walter Victor Rouse, II and granddaughter, Cody Madison Lucas. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lucas Whitley and Mrs. Augusta Lucas Jones, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Neal Lucas, Godson, Mr. Thomas Carrington, numerous loving...