Obituaries - Washington Star 1948

(Transcribed by E. H. Callanan)

ASTON, MYRTLE MAE. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at her residence, 1139 12th Street, n.w., MYRTLE MAE ASTON, the beloved wife of Ernest Aston and mother of Maria Cummins and Mrs. Catherine Johnson. Funeral from the above residence on Thursday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Services by Chambers.

BAUM, WILLIAM T. On Tuesday, march 9, 1948, at Bethesda Medical Center, WILLIAM T. BAUM of 2526 North Washington blvd., Arlington, Va., beloved husband of Katherine M. Baum, father of George A. Baum, brother of John and Frank Baum and Mrs. Hattie Ontrich. Services at the S. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st., n.w., on Friday, March 12, at 10:30a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

BAUM, WILLIAM T. Comrades of Richard J. Harden Camp No. 2, United Spanish War Veterans will assemble at the S. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st., n.w. at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1948, to attend the funeral of our late comrade, WILLIAM T. BAUM Internment at Arlington National Cemetery. BERKLEY INGE, Acting Commander, ORIN P. BAILEY, Acting Adjutant.

BAUM WILLIAM T. All Pythians are requested to attend special services for our late member, WILLIAM T. BAUM, Thursday evening, March 11, 1948, at 7:30 o'clock at the S. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st., n.w., R. BOYD Chancellor Commander, J. SPRINGMAN, Secretary.

BEACH, MAGGIE LEE. On Thursday, March 11, 1948, at the home of Mrs. Dora James, 661 F st., n.e., MAGGIE LEE BEACH, beloved wife of the late Stephen Beach, mother of Mr. George Wilson Beach of Utica, N.Y.. Notice of funeral later.

BRENT, LOUIS. Departed this life on Wednesday, March 10, 1948, at Gallinger Hospital, LOUIS BRENT of 130 M st., s.e., loving husband of Mrs. Bessie Brent, devoted father of Mr. Standard Brent. He also is survived by three grandsons, a stepfather, Joseph Miles; an aunt, Mrs. Florence Addison; other relatives and many friends. Remains resting at the John T. Rhines & Co. Funeral Home, 3rd and Eye sts., s.w. Notice of funeral later.

BOURNE, FRANCIS LEONARD. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, FRANCIS LEONARD BOURNE, husband of Nellie Foster Bourne, father of Robert Frane (sic) Bourne of Denver, Colo., and Washington, D. C. Services at the S. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home 2901 14th st., n.w., on Friday March 12, at 3 p.m. Interment private.

BOURNE, FRANCIS L., A special communication of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, No. 44, F. A. A. M. is called for 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1948 at the Masonic Temple, for the purpose of conducting funeral services for our late brother, FRANCIS L. BOURNE of Mystic Lodge, Pittsfield, Mass. By order of LEWIS J. WHITMORE, Worshipful Master, 11

BROWN, LE MAR. Departed this life Monday, March 9, 1948, at Glenn Dale Sanatorium, LE MAR BROWN, the devoted son of Mrs. Emma Brown and the late James Brown. He also leaves to mourn their loss three brothers, Lynwood, Westley and Clarece Brown, and a host of friends. Remains may be viewed at Edmonson's Funeral Home, 2005 9th st., n. w. Funeral services at the above funeral home Friday, March 12, at 1 p.m., Rev. E. W. Smith officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BURKHARD, Christian. On Tuesday, march 9, 1948, at Albany, N. Y. CHRISTIAN BURKHARD, beloved husband of the late Anna C. Burkhard, father of Mrs. Charles A. Scheuch, Mrs. Louise Kriemmeyer, Mrs. O. J. Kluh of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Frederick Moch of Albany, N. Y. Notice of funeral later.

BURNS, DANIEL J. (SERGT.) On Sunday, March 7, 1948, at Bolling Field Hospital, Sergt. DANIEL J. BURNS, husband of Mary H. BURNS of Coatesville, Pa.; father of Mary Lou and Patricia Ann Burns. Remains resting at Chambers Funeral Home, 517 11th st., s.e. until Friday, March 12, at 8:30 a.m. Mass at Fort Myer Chapel at 9 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

BUTLER, EVA E. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, in Freedmen's Hospital, Mrs. EVA R. BUTLER, the beloved daughter of the late Maggie and Henry Jackson. She is survived by a devoted husband, Leroy Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Vermelle Whitaker and Miss La Verne Butler; three sons, Roland, Leroy, jr., and Donald Butler; one sister, M rs. Thelma Mosby; one brother, Leonard Jackson; an aunt, Mrs. Lina Wooden; an uncle, Samuel Jett; one granddaughter and other relatives and friends. Friends may call to see the late Mrs. Butler at her late residence, 2218 ½ 11th st., n.w., after 5 p.m. Friday. Funeral Saturday, march 13, at 1 p.m., from the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Rollins officiating. Interment Payne's Cemetery. Arrangements by L. E. Murray & Son, 1337 10th st., n.w.

BUTLER, EVA J. The officers and members of Narcissus Tent, No. 102, J. R. G. and J. U., are requested to attend funeral services for our late recording secretary, Sister EVA J. BUTLER, Saturday, march 13, 1948, at 1 p.m. at the Florida Avenue Baptist church, 6th and Buher sts., s.w. Sister tents invited. Sis. ANNA M. GRANT, S. M., SIS. FLORENCE MORTON, Leader, SARAH P. HAILSTROKS, Fin. Sec.

BUTLER, JAMES. On Sunday, March 7, 1948, at Gallinger Hospital, James Butler. He leaves an aunt, Winnie Perry; three cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains may be viewed Friday, March 12, after 4 p.m., at Eugene Ford's Funeral Chapel, 1213 4th st., s.w., where funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Interment fort Lincoln Cemetery

CAMPBELL, JOHN. On Tuesday, March 11th, 1948, at Gallinger Hospital, JOHN CAMPBELL of 2304 17th st., n.w., husband of the late Maggie Hayden Campbell, devoted father of Joseph A. Campbell and Mrs. Mary C. Curtis. Also surviving are four sisters, Maude, Maggie, Lucille and Ida Campbell; four brothers, George, Otey, Benjamin and Herman Campbell; four grandchildren, Dolores and Betty Campbell and Joseph L. and Alice M. Curtis. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by McGuire.

CLARK, DANIEL. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, DANIEL CLARK, friend of Charles and Elizabeth Bruce. Friends may call at the Malvan & Schez Funeral Home, N. J. ave. and R st. n.w., where services will be held Saturday, March 13th, at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

COATES, MARIE. Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 10, 1948, MARIE COATES of 19 K st., s.e., beloved wife of the late George Coates, loving mother of Mrs. Marie Washington, sister of Rebin, Ambrose and Adams Lewis and Mrs. Virginia Williams. Other relatives and many friends also mourn her passing. Remains resting at the John T. Rhines & Co. Funeral Home, 3rd and Eye sts., s.w. Notice of funeral later.

COLEMAN, ELIZABETH. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at Freedmen's Hospital, ELIZABETH COLEMAN, beloved sister of William A., John and Virgia Scott; Mrs. Margaret Duffin and Mrs. Sarah Mitchell. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. After 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, friends may call at the W. Ernest Jarvis Funeral Church, 1432 You st., n.w. Funeral services Saturday, March 13, at 1 p.m., at the above funeral church, Rev. E. D. Hall officiating. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

COLEMAN, WILLIAM. On Wednesday, march 10, 1948, at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md., WILLIAM COLEMAN, beloved father of Mrs. Genevieve Dandridge and Winfred Coleman. He also leaves three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. After 10 a.m., Sunday, March 14, friends may call at the W. Ernest Jarvis Funeral Church, 1432 You st., s.w. Funeral services Monday, March 15th, at 1 p.m., at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 6th st. between L and M sts. , n.e., Rev. John Childs officiating. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

COOPER, MARY WHITE. Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 8, 1948, MARY WHITE COOPER, loving wife of Jesse H. Cooper, daughter of Mr. Edgar White and Mrs. Mary White Jackson; sister of Mrs. Edna Fisher. She also is survived by one nephew, Mr. Raymond Fisher; two aunts, Mrs. Janie Jackson and Mrs. Isabel Waters; other relatives and a host of friends. Friends may call on Friday, March 12, after 3 p.m., from Friendship Baptist Chruch, 1st and H sts., s.w., Rev. B. H. Whiting officiating. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Friends in mourning at 109 O st., s.w.

COZZENS, LEWIS. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at the home of his son, 4335 Lee highway, Arlington, Va., LEWIS COZZENS beloved father of Mrs. Ida M. Hall and Richard E. Cozzens, and grandfather of Richard a. Cozzens and Dorothy H. Comley. He also is survived by three great-grandchildren. Services at the Birch funeral Home, 3034 M st., n.w., on Friday March 12, at 2 p.m. Interment National Memorial Park, Falls church, Va.

DAILY, EDWARD WILLIAM. On Monday, March 8, 1948, EDWARD WILLIAM DAILY, the beloved brother of Mrs. Olive V. Bentz, friend of Frank Proctor. Prayers at Chambers' Funeral Home, 1400 Chapin st., n.w., on Friday March 12, at 8:30 a.m. Mass will be offered at Holy Name Catholic church, 11th and K sts., n.e. at 9 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

DAVIS, GEORGE L. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at this residence, 905 G. st., s.e., GEORGE L. DAVIS, the beloved son of Rosella Davis and brother of J ames B. Davis, sr., and Mrs. Elsie M. Walter. Services at Chambers Funeral Home, 517 11th st., s.e., on Saturday, March 13th at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

DAY, ANNIE. On Thursday, march 11, 1948, ANNIE DAY, b eloved mother of Matilda Richardson, Walter Moten, Mrs. Josephine Woodland, Edward Day and Mrs. Helen High. She is also survived by four sisters, four grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Remains resting at the Barnes & Matthews Funeral Home, 614 4th st., s.w. Notice of funeral later.

DUCKETT, ROSETTA. On Thursday, March 11, 1948, at Gallinger Hospital, Mrs. ROSETTA DUCKETT of 5386 Gay st., n.e. devoted mother of Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Thomas H., Theodore, Joseph M. and Raymond Duckett; sister of Mrs. Lucille Frazier and George Ewell. Also surviving are six grandchildren and a faithful daughter-in-law, Mrs. Katie Duckett. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by Dovie G. Brooks.

EESLEY. BERT. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at Walter Reed General Hospital, BERT EESLEY, the beloved brother of Garfield, Charles L., Alfred R. and George H. EESLEY and Mrs. George Sinclair. Graveside services at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, march 12, at 2:30 p.m. Services by Chambers.

FEE, CORA MAY. On Thursday, March 11, 1948, at the residence of her daughter, 201 2nd st., CORA MAY FEE, beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Fee and mother of Mrs. William Humphreys of this city and Mrs. Walter E. Doerfler of Yonkers, N.Y. Friends may call at the V. L. Speare co. Funeral Home, 1009 H st., n.w., until 7 p.m. Friday, March 12. Funeral services will be held at the South Egremont Congregational church, South Egremont, Mass. On Satruday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Interment South Egremont Cemetery.

GARRIGAN, BESSIE M. On Wednesday, March 10, 1948, BESSIE M. GARRIGAN, beloved wife of Peter J. Garrigan, mother of Raymond R. Smith, sister of Buren W. Ramsey of Allendale, Ill., and Mrs. Guy Schrader of Bridgeport, Ill.; grandmother of Merlyn J. Smith of Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Garrigan rests at the W. K. Huntemann Funeral Home, 5732 Georgia ave. n.w., until 6 p.m. Friday, march 12. Services and interment Allendale, Ill.

GRAHAM, EDWARD W. On Wednesday, march 10, 1948, EDWARD W. GRAHAM, beloved husband of Nellie Graham, father of Benjamin E., Carroll, Marion, Walter, Margaret, Dolores, Shirley, Rosin and Wilbur Graham; brother of Francis Graham, Louise Reuling and Mary Mortimer. Friends may call at the Robert A. Mattingly Funeral Home, 131 11th st., s.e., where services will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

HALL, LILLIAN. On Wednesday, March 10, 1948, LILLIAN HALL of 743 Gresham pl., n.w., devoted mother of Mrs. Bernice c. Howard. Also surviving are other relatives and many friends. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by McGuire.

HALLOWELL, JULIA A. On Wednesday, March 10, 1948, Miss JULIA A. HALLOWELL of Brookeville, Md. Remains resting at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Funeral Home of Wm. Reuben Pumphrey, Bethesda, Md. Funeral services Saturday March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, Sandy Spring, Md. Interment Friends Cemetery.

HARDY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN. On Wednesday, March 10, 1948, WILLIAM FRANKLIN HARDY of 1101 15th st., n.w., father of Mrs. Russell Jeremiah of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Forrest Hardy of St. Louis, Mo., and brother of Miss Minnie May Hardy of Washington, D. C. Services at the S. H. Hines co., Funeral Home, 2901 14th st., n.w. on Friday, March 12, at 1 p.m. Interment Cincinnati, Ohio. (Cincinnati papers please copy.)

HARVEY, JOHN BEALL. On Wednesday, March 10, 1948, at Bethesda Medical Center, JOHN BEALL HARVEY of 616 South Buchanan st., Arlington, Va., beloved husband of Alice B. Harvey and father of Richard W., John B., Jr.; Bruce r. and Sheila Harvey. Remains resting at the Ives funeral Home, 2847 Wilson blvd., Arlington, Va., where funeral services will beheld Friday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

HIROUCHE, AHMED. On Monday, March 8, 1948, AHMED HIROUCHE. Services at Chambers' Funeral Home, 517 11th st., s.e., on Friday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

HOMES, GEORGE M. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at Freedmen's Hospital, GEORGE M. HOLMES of 1449 Smith pl, s.e. He is survived by two daughters, Henrietta A. Carroll and Regina L. Harrod; a son, Edward F. Holmes; three brothers, Leo, Walter, and Malcolm Holmes; two grandchildren, Yvonne F. Holmes and Malcolm J. Holmes, and many other relatives and friends. After 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, friends may call at the Miles Memorial A. M. E. Church, 1110 3rd st. n.w., Rev. Kidler officiating. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

JACKSON, ARTHUR ALEXANDER. Suddenly, on Sunday, March 7, 1948, at his residence, 5228 F st., s.e., ARTHUR ALEXANDER JACKSON, beloved brother of Charles A. and Cora A. Jackson. He also leaves other relatives and friends. Notice of funeral later. Arrangements by W. Ernest Jarvis Co.

JONES, ANNIE ELEANOR. On Tuesday, March 9, 1948, at Freedmen's Hospital, ANNIE ELEANOR JONES, beloved daughter of Hattie and Lewis Dixon, devoted wife of Oliver Jones and sister of Elsie Gardner, Bernice Bond, Eva Johnson, Isabel Morten, Leroy, Robert and Irving Dixon. She also is survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call after 12 o'clock noon Friday, March 12, at her late residence 631 Irving st., n.w.. Funeral Saturday, March 13, at 1 p.m., from the rock Creek Baptist Church, 24th and H sts. n.w., Rev. w. A. Jones officiating. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Allen & Morrow, Inc., directors in charge.