Tri-State Funeral Services, Inc
We at Tri-State Funeral Services, Inc. believe that grieving families should be treated with compassionate care and dignity. We always reach beyond the expectancy of our families. We are there to comfort before, during and after the families’ time of need.
Our dedication to integrity, honesty and fairness is reflected by our unwavering professional and commitment to service. Our mission is to provide this service with care and compassion to all segments of the community.
Our Obituaries
Charlie Mae Blackford
December 16, 1926 - March 17, 2020
On March 17, 2020, the Gates of Heaven opened up allowing an
Angel to journey home. There were thunders of Praise as Charlie
Mae Blackford entered her final resting place. The place where
there is no sickness, no pain and no sorrow.
On December 16, 1926, Charlie Mae Blackford was born to the late
Mary and Andrew Carson in West Palm Beach Florida, an only
child. Charlie Mae's early years...
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John Adamson, Jr.
February 14, 1927 - March 16, 2020
John Adamson Jr, affectionally known as "Uncle John" was born in Washington, DC on February 14th, 1927, to the late John and Eva Adamson. He departed this life on March 16th, 2020.
John attended public school in Washington, DC. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army on July 9, 1945 where he served until November 23, 1946 receiving an honorable discharge.
John married...
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Henry Flagg Carter, Jr.
January 23, 1943 - January 8, 2020
Henry Flagg Carter Jr. was born on January 23, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Bernice Carter and Reverend Henry F. Carter Sr. At an early age, he was baptized at Union Baptist Church in Passaic, New Jersey.
Henry received his elementary and secondary education in the Passaic Public School System. After earning his high school diploma, he then served in the United...
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Milagros Flores Dacayana
October 4, 1944 - November 16, 2019
Milagros Flores Dacayana (75) passed away on 16 November 2019 at 12:50 PM in Washington, District of Columbia. She was surrounded by family and loved ones as she transitioned from her place here on earth to return to the arms of our heavenly father. Her legacy will live on in the lives she has so graciously touched throughout her years. She has spent her life in service to God and has...
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Nicole Nikisha Alexander
November 17, 1972 - November 13, 2019
Nicole Nikisha Alexander, affectionately called "Nikki" or "Cole", was born at Columbia Hospital for Women on November 17, 1972 to her loving and devoted parents Larry and Millian T. (deceased) Harrison. Nicole attended District of Columbia Public Schools and graduated from H.D. Woodson High School in 1990. She attended the University of the District of Columbia and received a Bachelor of...
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Robert Ernest Jones
March 5, 1934 - September 6, 2019
Robert Ernest Jones was born in New Hampshire on March 5, 1934; the only child of the late Robert and Margie Langford Jones. When he was only 18 months old, he relocated with his parents to Florida where he was raised and attended school. At age 17 Robert (Bobby) moved to Washington DC and joined the United States Air Force. Shortly after his honorable discharge, he met and married Norma Holton....
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Dewitt Robinson
May 20, 1949 - July 6, 2019
On Saturday, July 6, 2019, Dewitt Robinson peacefully departed this life. God extended his almighty hand of love and closed the eyes of our loved one indicating that his task on earth was done.
Dewitt was born on May 20, 1949 in Halifax, North Carolina to the late Willie Carter and Henry Robinson.
In 1972, Dewitt began working for Colonial Parking. He was an employee favorite as he...
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Christopher David Myers
June 9, 1971 - July 2, 2019
Chris was born in Cheverly to Issac and Karen Myers and grew up as an energetic athlete who competed in various sports such as tennis and cross country. He was also a talented golfer and toyed with the idea of turning pro. He was an Eagle Scout and earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting as well as a Master's in Software Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park.
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Joyce A. Patrick
March 8, 1928 - June 20, 2019
It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of our amazing mother and friend- Joyce Patrick — March 8th, 1928- June 20th, 2019. I have no words to express the loss to us. She was the world to me and my brothers and a loss to extended family and friends. She encompassed the Good and lived her life finding ways to give more of herself to others. She was resilient, courageous, full of wit,...
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Charles Donald Wallace
July 12, 1949 - June 11, 2019
Charles Donald Wallace, better known as Donald, was born July 12, 1949 to Charles B. and Isabelle Wallace in Prince George's, Maryland. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Prince George's Hospital Center.
Donald grew up in Washington D.C., graduating from Eastern Senior High School in 1967. In 1969, he joined the Air Force, serving for four years. Shortly after his service in...
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Jacqueline E. Waddy
October 11, 1947 - May 26, 2019
On Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 7:40 pm, while under the loving care of her husband, family and friends, Jacqueline
Elaine Moody Waddy ("Jackie") quietly ascended the stairway to Heaven.
Jackie was born on October 11, 1947, to the late James E. Moody, Jr. and Georgia A. Moody Purnell, and was
raised in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore, Maryland.
At an early age, Jackie accepted Jesus...
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Carrie Belle Moore
January 24, 1926 - May 21, 2019
Carrie Belle Moore was born in McCormick, South Carolina to the late Ollie and Louise Scurry and educated in the McCormick School System. On January 24, 1945 she was united in holy matrimony to the late Henry Cleveland Moore. To this union they were blessed with four children - Carolyn, Henry, Douglas and Dennis. Carrie was devoted to her family and in 1952 they relocated to Washington DC.
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Alvin Russell Blick
February 22, 1932 - May 19, 2019
Alvin Blick, age 87, died peacefully after a brief illness on May 19, 2019 at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. Alvin was born February 22, 1932, in Lawrenceville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Thomas Blick and Lillian Blick.
Alvin graduated from high school in Lawrenceville, Virginia. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He was...
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Catherine Price-Staley
May 27, 1948 - March 8, 2019
Catherine Price-Staley entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2019. She was the daughter of Hercules Glivens and Victoria Stith and was born in Washington DC on May 27, 1948. She is survived by her children Mary, Yetta, Barbara, Michael and Regina.
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Tammy Eileen Chambers Lawson
December 22, 1968 - March 2, 2019
Tammy Eileen Chambers Lawson was born December 22, 1968 in Washington DC to Sylvester and Martha Chambers.
Tammy graduated from the first Pre-Engineering class of Dunbar High School in 1986. She was a great student laughing and singing with her friends. She had a beautiful voice and joyful spirit. She had plenty of friends and was very loyal to them.
After high school Tammy went to...
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Aaron Dorsey
November 4, 1977 - March 1, 2019
On Friday, March 1st, our Heavenly Father called Aaron Michael Dorsey home to be with Him. He departed this earth after his brave battle with cancer.
Aaron was born on November 4, 1977, to Michele Dorsey, and the late John Michael Dorsey. Aaron grew up in Prince George's County, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School. His love for athletics led him to run track throughout most of his...
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Antwainette Hayes
March 3, 1952 - February 2, 2019
"A strong woman who loved, forgave, persevered, and laughed regardless of life's challenges."
Antwainette Hayes, known to family and friends as "Toni", passed away on February 2, 2019 at age 66, at Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Washington, D.C. A native of Washington D.C., Toni was born at Gallinger Hospital on March 3, 1952. She was the first child born to Martha Hayes and...
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Cynthia Elaine Roebuck
November 10, 1946 - January 23, 2019
Cynthia was born November 10, 1946 age 72, formerly of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and currently of Reisterstown MD. Peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Seasons Hospice, Northwest Hospital Randallstown, MD.
She was preceded in death by her parents the late Joseph Robert Roebuck II and Sarajane Rice Roebuck; her brothers Joseph Robert Roebuck III and Randolph...
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Ralph E. Green
February 14, 1935 - November 11, 2018
Apostle Ralph E. Green is the Founder, Presiding Chief Apostle and Overseer of Free Gospel Deliverance Temple. He was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1935 to Ambrose and Edith Green from Nelson County, VA. He married his sweetheart, Dr. Shirley M. Green, and they have been happily married for 63 years. They are blessed with three children, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren....
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Prisca DeJonge
January 20, 1919 - August 1, 2018
A Life Sketch of Prisca Elder DeJonge
"I was born in the little village of Charlotteville, Man of War Bay, Tobago W.I. on January 20, 1919. My parents Eva Moriah Alleyne and Charles Elder were Methodists and all the surviving six of their ten children; Rose (Sis. Rose), twins: Jacob Delworth (JD) and Esau Charles (EC), Rubie Caruth (Puss), Me, Prisca (Fatty) and Henrietta (Eshcol) attended the...
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William "Butch" J. Brawner
March 12, 1947 - July 22, 2018
William Joseph Brawner departed this life on July 22, 2018, in Arlington, VA. He was born on March 12, 1947, in Washington D.C., at the Freedmen's Hospital, to Earlean (Minor) Brawner from Caroline County, Virginia and William Earl Brawner from Charles County, Maryland.
While he enjoyed a close and loving relationship with his parents, William was reared by his grandmother Cornelia Minor (...
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Percy "Embay" Beverly, Jr.
August 15, 1957 - December 19, 2017
Percy Beverly Jr was born on August 15,1957 to Florence Beverly and Percy Beverly Sr. He was born in Washington DC. Also known as "Embay", "Em-Do", or "Do" he was a very hard-working man. There was no task put in front of him that he couldn't accomplish. He was the best friend anyone could've asked for. He always was willing to lend an ear and a hand to help people in any way that he could. He...
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Paula Victoria Matthews Davis
August 21, 1957 - June 20, 2017
Paula Victoria Matthews Davis, 59, was called home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2017.
Born in Olney, Maryland on August 21, 1957, Paula was the daughter of the late Paul Adams and Carol Matthews. She primarily grew up in Sandy Spring, Maryland where she was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County, as well as public schools in Berkeley, California where she graduated from...
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Joseph Jones III
July 1, 1990 - June 1, 2017
Joseph Jones III was called home to the Lord on June 1, 2017. He was born July 1, 1990 to the union of Joseph Jones II and Songsarae Jones.
Joseph nicknamed "Joe Joe", "Lil Joe" and Joe III", graduated from Quince Orchard High school in 2008 and continued his education by going to Lackawanna College. After college he was employed at Herson's Honda as a financial manager. Joseph continued to...
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Demetrius R. Brooks
August 29, 1941 - April 14, 2017
DEMETRIUS R. BROOKS, 75
Demetrius R. Brooks, 75 of McAlester, Oklahoma died
peacefully on April 14, 2017 in Washington, DC at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born August 29, 1941 in
McAlester OK, she is predeceased by her parents Eli and
Gretchen Harland of McAlester, OK and her late husband
Thomas Brooks of Washington, DC; her brothers Eli Harland, Edward Harland, and Hansel...
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Billie Rae Rippy, Jr.
February 5, 1954 - March 26, 2017
Billie Rae Rippy, Jr, who went by Rae, was born on February 5, 1954 in Blanco, TX, and died on March 26th, 2017 in Washington DC. He is survived by his four adult children and their families, Jill York Maddox, Katie Rippy Naylor, Hunter Rippy and Heather Rippy, with ex-wife and friend, Linda Frost. He is also survived by his father, Billie Rae Rippy Sr, his sister Laura Bruton, and his...
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Kathleen Marie Proud
August 31, 1947 - March 16, 2017
Kathleen Marie Proud
Kathleen Marie Proud, left us to be with our Heavenly Father on March 16, 2017, she was 69 years old. She was the eldest of 5 siblings born to the late Jean and Alfred Bruderer. Kathleen was born August 31, 1947. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Proud. She is survived by her two daughters, Denise Van Sant - Smith and Jennifer Flowers.
She was known...
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Una "Nurse Young" Charles
June 26, 1929 - March 9, 2017
Wednesday June 26, 1929 was not an ordinary day, it was special. It was the day that God chose to welcome His daughter, Marie Una Young, and to present her to her parents, Hayden and Leonies Young. Nature cooperated with this welcome as the sun climbed above the horizon, bathing Saint Lucia in its golden brilliance; this was God's seal that she was destined for greatness. It was a Royal welcome...
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