All Obituaries

    HERBERT ROYAL JEFFERSON transitioned peacefully at his home on April 26, 2024 at the age of 81. Herbert was the treasured husband of Jennie Jefferson for 47 years; beloved father of Fred Lott, Jr, Tenika Jefferson, and Patrice Jefferson; doting grandfather of Gabriella Lott, Dominique Lott, Jonathan Royal Jefferson, Sr, and Josiah Lott; and great-grandfather of Jonathan Royal Jefferson, Jr. He is also survived by his devoted sister Emma Curry (Freddie) and a host of other...

        Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Pridgen Funeral Service Chapel Family Greet:  10:o0 - 11:00 AM Memorial Service:  11:00 AM Inurnment:  Maryland Veterans Cemetery/ Cheltenham, MD     ************** Condolences may be expressed on the above Tribute Wall                                    

  Gloria Jean Cooper, born on July 29, 1947, peacefully passed surrounded by her loved ones on April 12, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Doris Cooper , the devoted mother of her one and only son, Michael Abe Cooper, and the loving mother-in-law of Nytika. Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth, cherished by her seven grandchildren: Mike Toomer, Acacia Yates (Chris), Marcus, Cameron, Michya, Montell, and Morgan Jean Cooper.   She was preceded in...

  Our beloved Temeshia Janice DeVille, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 43, surrounded by her family and friends. Temeshia, also known as “Meshia,” was born on March 19, 1981, in Clinton, Maryland, to the late Oscar Louis DeVille and Roslyn Janice DeVille.  Temeshia attended Prince George’s County Public School System. Because of her compassion for helping others, she pursued a professional healthcare career. She worked...

Devera is proceeded in death by her mother, Louise Bryson; Sisters, Geraldine McGriff, Shirley Smith, Regina Green; Brothers, Melvin Miller, Fredrick Smith, Jerome Jackson; Son, Vincent T. Stringfellow; Husband, William T. White.   Devera will truly be missed. She has outlived most of her family members and friends, but she was a fighter right until the very end. God loved her more and called her home in Heaven to be with her entire family. She is survived by...

    Friday, May 3, 2024 Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1636 East Capital St. NE  Washington, DC Visitation:  10:00 - 11:00 AM Service:  11:00 AM Interment:  Cedar Hill Cemetery               **************** Condolences may be expressed on the above Tribute...

  Giles Nathaniel Cooke Jr. entered eternal rest on April 11, 2024. He was one of eight children: America (Deceased), Major, Sarah (Deceased), Rutherford "Bobby" (Deceased), Lynndey, James (Jimi), and Sybol.     A devoted follower of Christ, he joined Rhema Christian Center Church in the 1980's, serving as a Deacon and participating in the Prison Ministry at Rhema and later on at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Raised in Lusby,...

  Ronnie Lee Robinson was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, cousin and friend. He was called home suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 36. Ronnie was born to Bernice Robinson and Ronnie Taylor on September 4, 1987, in Washington, DC. After graduating high school in 2006, Ronnie went on to attend college at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, ending at Capitol College in Laurel, MD before starting his career working in the...

  Leroy Martin, age 90, of Rockville, Maryland, made his transition on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 1, 1933 to the late Robert Butler and Ruthpert Martin. He was the beloved husband of the late Freda Martin. He is the loving father to his dear daughters Jacqueline West (Lawrence), Theresa Martin, and LeRonda Swain (Christopher); his sons Cortez Jenkins, Leroy Martin, Jr., Jamie Martin, Derrick Martin (Maria), Norris...

  Ms. Alice Deborah Denton was born on June 22, 1950, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to George Grant Sr. and Dorothy Grant. She attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Osborn High School. Later, she moved to Washington, DC, to attend Howard University. Alice was a dedicated member of Church of Our Father Missionary Baptist, where she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. In 1974, Alice joined the United States Air Force and served for 20 years,...