Charles William “C.W.” Hargrave. Courtesy of the Hargrave family by Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. In summer 2024, Southwest lost a beloved neighbor and community leader in Charles William “C.W.” Hargrave, who passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 95 years old. Along with his wife of 55 years, Lona “Nona” […]
Remembering Judge Theodore “Ted” Newman
By Donna Purchase I received the sad news of the passing of Judge Theodore “Ted” Newman, our neighbor at Waterside Towers in Southwest DC. The cause was a heart attack, said his companion, Eulla Wilson. He honored me and my husband Henry by calling us his friends. Theodore Newman Jr. […]
Southwest Resident Elaine Graves Passes Away on Christmas Day
By Beth Hall Elaine Graves, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born June 2, 1944. She was a long-time resident of River Park and an active member of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. She was known as a wonderful and thoughtful friend, for her compassion and sense […]
William Dennis Grubb, Southwest Resident and Early Peace Corps Volunteer, Passes Away
By Ana Carmen Neboisa Mr. William Dennis Grubb peacefully entered into eternal rest on October 25 at his home in Southwest Washington. The Peace Corps, global development, education, and the church have propelled his lifelong service to help others in nations on five continents. An Eagle Scout, Mr. Grubb joined […]
William Dennis Grubb, Southwest Resident and Early Peace Corps Volunteer, Passes Away
By Ana Carmen Neboisa Members of the Southwest community are invited to join in celebrating the life of Mr. William Dennis Grubb on November 16 at 12:00 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. Interment and a reception will follow at Congressional Cemetery. Mr. Grubb peacefully entered into eternal rest on October 25 […]
Vera M. White, Former Jefferson Jr. High School Principal, Passes Away
By Angela Rice Mrs. Vera Mae White, Jefferson Jr. High School’s illustrious former principal, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the age of 86. A devoted wife to Blanchard White for 62 years and the mother of three sons, she led a life of faith in God […]
Zev Feder Passes Away
It’s with much sadness to report, but Zev Feder passed away this morning (May 23). Zev died surrounded by his family and last greeted by the sounds of his grandson. There will be a memorial service this Sunday, May 26, at 12pm at Peter Roemer’s house: 1421 Highland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910. […]