Obituaries

Pauline Emily Williams

Pauline Emily Williams

Aug 31, 2025

Pauline Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on her own terms on the afternoon of August 31st at Washington Hospital Center. She was surrounded by her loving children-Elizabeth Williams, Christine Williams, Susan Knott, and Michael Williams-as well as her daughter-in-law Amy Williams and son-in-law Shawn Knott.

Born in Chingford, England, where she was raised with her surviving...

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp

Aug 28, 2025

Norma Fay Lucas Kemp, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Born on March 1, 1946, in Gamoca, West Virginia, Norma was the daughter of the late Harry...

Roy Jewell

Roy Jewell

Aug 28, 2025

In lieu of flowers, contributions may kindly be made in Roy's memory to The Alzheimer's Association

Ronnie Wade Leech

Ronnie Wade Leech

Aug 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ronnie Wade Leech Sr.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Wade Leech Sr., who peacefully departed this life on August 27, 2025, at the age of 63. Ronnie was born on June 10, 1962, in Washington, D.C., to Clara Leech.Ronnie was a highly skilled automotive technician who took immense pride in...

Sylvia Shannon

Sylvia Shannon

Aug 25, 2025

Sylvia Ann Shannon, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 22, 1942, to Ernesto Magpayo and Leonarda Crisostomo, Sylvia lived a life filled with resilience, compassion, and deep devotion to her family.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Michael...

Elsie Weiss

Elsie Weiss

Aug 24, 2025

Elsie Beatrice (Neal) Weiss, 102, of Waldorf, Maryland, was a kind, creative, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Elsie passed peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, August 24, 2025. Elsie was born in Soham, County Cambridgeshire, England to the late Daniel and Beatrice Neal on December 13, 1922.

Elsie grew up on a farm in England with...

Shirley Jenkins

Shirley Jenkins

Aug 24, 2025

Shirley Mae Jenkins, 72, of Clinton, Maryland, passed peacefully with her family praying by her side on Sunday August 24, 2025. Shirley was born to the late Charles Mackey, Sr and Martha Givens on February 14, 1953, on John’s Island, South Carolina.



At an early age, Shirley began attending Wesley United Methodist Church on John's Island, SC. She graduated from St....

Kristofer J. Darrow

Kristofer J. Darrow

Aug 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share that Kristofer Darrow – beloved husband, father of three, son, brother, airman, and friend of many – passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 42.

Kris was born in Santa Rosa, CA, on June 16, 1983. He graduated from Montgomery High School in 2001, and enlisted in the USAF. He...

Daniel Kidwell

Daniel Kidwell

Aug 21, 2025

In the quiet town of Montross, Virginia, on August 21, 2025, Daniel Kidwell took his final breath, surrounded by the profound love of his wife. He was born on June 7, 1957, and from that moment forward, he embarked on a journey marked by unwavering dedication, a fierce love for nature, and cherished family bonds.

Daniel was a Retired Maintenance Supervisor...

Alvin Edler

Alvin Edler

Aug 20, 2025

Alvin Edler, born on March 4, 1946, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. He was a cherished member of his community, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.

Alvin’s life was marked by his dedication to those around him. His infectious smile and hearty laughter brightened the days of everyone he encountered. Throughout his years, he...

Samuel Louis Thompson

Samuel Louis Thompson

Aug 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Samuel Louis Thompson, who departed this life in August 2025 at the age of 85.

Born on September 22, 1939, in Mitchells, Virginia, Samuel was the beloved son of the late Mary Thompson and John Morgan. From humble beginnings, he grew into a man of unwavering integrity,...

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