LeRoy Carlton “Pop Pop” Jones, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2025. Born on August 12, 1934, in Washington, D.C., he was the beloved son of Fair and Ruth Jones.A proud Washingtonian, Mr. Jones graduated from Cardozo High School in 1952, where he was a member of the track team. After graduation, he briefly served as...
Misae Tyjuan Martin, born in Washington, D.C., attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School, passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright soul with a deep love for making music and expressing himself through fashion. His creativity, warmth, and spirit touched everyone who knew him. He is lovingly survived by his mother, two sisters, three brothers, three aunts, three...
MARILYN BUSH FUNDERBURK
Marilyn Bush Funderburk, a longtime organizer of Washington benefits and civic events who served as Assistant Social Secretary in the Carter White House died on November 25, 2025. She was one month shy of her 90th birthday.
Born December 23, 1935 in Lafayette, Louisiana, Marilyn grew up in Detroit, Michigan where she attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and developed...
Garimella Ramakrishna Sarma, born on November 6, 1941, in Machilipatnam, India, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Fairfax, Virginia. He lived a life rich with accomplishments and cherished memories that will forever resonate with those who had the privilege to know him.
Dr. Sarma's academic journey culminated in a PhD in electrical engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of...