Paul Okano
Oct 16, 2025
Paul Okano July 1, 1944 - October 16, 2025
Paul was born in Oregon, inside a Japanese-American relocation camp where his family was detainedfor 3 years. Growing up, he spent summers helping his dad, a farmer, dig ditches and plant potato seeds.Even with his mother’s early death, he knew education afforded an exit out of poverty, and Paul became an excellent...
Philip Gaffney Hanson
Oct 16, 2025
Rev. Philip Gaffney Hanson
Sunrise: June 5, 1941 – Sunset: October 16, 2025
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Rev. Philip Gaffney Hanson, beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and faithful shepherd to countless souls. He departed this life peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2025, at the...
Earl Donald Driver
Oct 15, 2025
Earl Donald “Donnie” Driver, Jr., of Washington, D.C., was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on
November 13, 1955, to Earl Donald Driver, Sr. and Geraldine W. Jackson Driver, and was the eldest
of two children. He passed away peacefully at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC on October
15, 2025 with his beloved cousin, Dr. Cynthia E. Harris, by his side.
He was baptized as a...
Michael Lester Schneider
Oct 14, 2025
THE STORY of Michael
Michael Lester Schneider was born to the late Dr. Roy Lester Schneider, former Governor of the British Virgin Island and the late Mrs.Joyce S. Clark, of Washington DC, on December 29, 1965 in Washington DC.
Michael was Baptised and raised Presbyterian at St. Paul Presbyterian Church of High Point, NC. There he served as a Deacon, as...