Obituaries

Constance Francis Gilbert Kemper

Constance Francis Gilbert Kemper, 91, transitioned peacefully to her eternal rest at her residence in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 6, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy cherished by her family, relatives,

and numerous friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Nativity Catholic Church, 6001 13th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211

(date and time pending within six months)

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Constance to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at:

Online - https://www.stjude.org/donate
Donate by mail - https://www.stjude.org/content/dam/en_US/alsac/donate/pdfs/Printable%20Donation%20Form%20English.pdf
Donate by phone - 800-805-5856

You may view the Service at: https://www.youtube.com/live/FWEHtXhNrlk?si=HBCaVGJHSn6hfrLi

You may view the Service at: https://www.facebook.com/NativityParishDC

You may leave your condolences at: https://constance-francis-gilbert-kemper.forevermissed.com

Delois F. Smith

Delois F. Smith, 90, transitioned to her eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

She leaves to cherish her memory her family and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,

8909 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, Maryland 20735 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gibbons Church Cemetery, 14107 Gibbons Church Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613

You may leave your condolences at: https://delois-f-smith.forevermissed.com

Kirkton J. Banks

(Kirk)

Kirkton Joseph Banks, 74, of Fort Washington, Maryland, peacefully transitioned on Friday, March 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and service. Born on September 12, 1951, in Washington, D.C., to the late

James Banks, Sr. and Escaline Banks, Kirk was raised in Aquasco, Maryland, where his strong faith and

love for family were firmly rooted.

Kirk attended Bowie State College, where he met the love of his life, Diane Banks.

They were united in marriage in 1971, and shared fifty-four years of love and devotion. Above all else,

Kirk was a devoted father to Kia Deanie Banks and Koy Darnell Banks, taking great pride in guiding

and supporting his children with unconditional love.

In 1975, Kirk began a distinguished thirty‑year career with the United States Senate, serving in the

Senate Recording Studio. After retirement, he pursued a second career as a Realtor with EXIT Elite Realty

and continued his commitment to public service as a campaign manager for James E. Proctor, Jr., Maryland State Delegate. Kirk was a faithful member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church and served with the Kingsmen Choir.

He also served as President of the Kia’s Place Advisory Board (Echelon Community Services), a nonprofit supporting families experiencing homelessness, named in honor of his beloved daughter.

Initiated into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on October 18, 1970, Kirk remained a proud Omega man throughout his life and was a Charter Member of the Phi Nu Nu Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Kirk is lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane Banks; his son, Koy Banks (Monique); his grandchildren

Leah, Kamaria, Kari, Kai, Kira, Langston, and Kennedy; his goddaughter, Sonja Mattress; his brother,

Gregory Banks (Lydia); his sister, Sharon Brown (Anthony); his sister‑in‑law, Daphne Jones (Phillip); and

a host of extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kia Banks‑Annis;

his granddaughter, Lark Banks; his brother, James Banks, Jr.; and his sister, Yolanda Jones.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 7707 Allentown Road,

Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. Omega Service will be held at 10:20 a.m., followed by Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735

You may view the service live at: live.ebenezerame.org

You may leave your condolences at: https://kirkton-j-banks.forevermissed.com

Derrick Anthony Williams Sr.

Derrick Anthony Williams, affectionately known as “D,” 39, of Clinton, Maryland was born on June 6, 1986.

He transitioned to his eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Derrick attended Surrattsville High School and graduated from La Plata High School in 2004.

Throughout his life Derrick held several jobs from lifeguard as a teen to bartender, and most recently

a truck driver's helper with Bob Hall Beverage Company in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

He was a “people person” that impacted many people's lives.

He leaves to cherish his fond memory his mother Jenise Wright, father Will Williams III, stepfather Terry Wright, stepmother Deborah Lattisaw, children, Derrick Anthony Williams Jr. and Lyrik Ervin, grandmother Beverly Anderson-Bell, siblings, Travis Williams, Tiffany Williams, Ashley Williams, and Brittney Wright, stepsister Jasmine Wright, and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, 6810 Floral Park Rd., Brandywine, Maryland. 20613, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601

You may leave your condolences at: https://derrick-anthony-williamssr.forevermissed.com

Charles J. Johnson

Charles J. Johnson, transitioned to his eternal rest, he leaves to cherish his memory his family

and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 17510 Horsehead Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m.

Interment Private

You may leave your condolences at: https://charles-j-johnson.forevermissed.com

John McCullough Jr.

John was born on April 7,1936 in New York City, New York to Althea and John McCullough, Senior.

John received his early education in New York City public schools. At age fifteen he met
the love of his life, Emily Baird. They had a four-year courtship and were joined in Holy
Matrimony on October 31, 1955, at Saint Philip’s Church in New York City, New York.

Upon marriage to Emily, he relocated to North Carolina, where he and Emily welcomed
their first three daughters. In 1965, they relocated to Maryland upon John’s military
reassignment and they welcomed their fourth daughter. John was a pillar of strength and
an awesome husband, father and provider who stuck with his family through thick and
thin. He cherished his wife and was a very proud “girl dad” and taught them integrity,
responsibility, accountability, dependability, and loyalty.

John served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from October 8, 1953, to

April 13, 1974, and attained the rank of MSgt (E-8). His overseas deployments included
Korea, Japan, and two tours in Vietnam, and he earned many decorations and awards
to include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam
Service Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation.
John joined the Supreme Court of the United States police force from June 7, 1974,

to February 29, 2000, and held the rank of Private First Class. One of the highlights of his
second career was providing armed protection and transportation for the late Honorable
Justice Thurgood Marshall.

On February 25, 2026, John peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Christ
Jesus. John leaves a legacy of many fond memories and was a blessing to all whose
lives he touched.

John is preceded in death by his wife Emily, parents Althea and John McCullough
Senior, siblings Frank McCullough, Pearl Claiborne. Those left to cherish his memory
are daughters Judith Hall (Marcus), Leslie Horton (Melvin), Stephanie McCullough,
Robin McCullough, grandchildren Amber Shepherd, John Frederick, Megan Peoples
(Juan), Jordan Frederick, Tierra Smith, great-grandchildren Jamarri Smith, Janae
Peoples, Isabella Frederick, Mason Shepherd, Lucas Shepherd, nieces, nephews, and
a host of dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church,

14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 at 10:30 a.m.

You may leave your condolences at: https://john-mcculloughjr.forevermissed.com

Robin Anita Taylor

Robin Anita Taylor, 63, passed away at her residence in Clinton, Maryland on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Her memory will be lovingly treasured by her family as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, 6810 Floral Park Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601

You may leave your condolences at: https://robin-anita-taylor.forevermissed.com

Elizabeth Jane Butler Proctor

(Janie)

Elizabeth Jane Butler Proctor, also known as Janie, 95, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transitioned to

her eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2026. She will be remembered fondly by her family, as well

as many relatives and friends.

Interment will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,

11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 at 1:45 p.m.

You may leave your condolences at: https://elizabeth-jane-proctor.forevermissed.com

Geraline F. Chapman

Geraline F. Chapman, transitioned to her eternal rest.

She will be remembered fondly by her family, as well as many relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,

8909 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, Maryland 20735 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735

You may leave your condolences at: https://geraline-f-chapman.forevermissed.com