Yuletta Mitchell, class of '65 (McDonald, )

YULETTA McDONALD -MITCHELL Of Silver Spring, MD died suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the age of 63. She was the loving daughter of Willie James and Lillie Thorpe McDonald of Washington, DC; devoted mother of Anthony Mitchell (Brenda); grandmother of Krista and Kara; sister of Faye McDonald Smith (George), Vernon McDonald, and Kenneth McDonald; and a host of relatives and friends. Family hour and visitation will be on Thursday, October 14 at 10 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., St. Gabriel''s Catholic Church, 26 Grant Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20011.

Michael Proctor, Class of '67

On Friday, December 31, 2010; beloved husband of Stephannie Withers-Proctor. He is also survived by devoted daughters Asha and Trayah; step-son Aaron; loving mother Edith; sister Sharon and brothers Jerard and Phillip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bernadette DeBose, Class of 1968

Departed this life on February 20, 2011. Beloved mother of Jason DeBose and Aaron Fitz; loving daughter of Julia M. DeBose and the late Abraham DeBose, Sr. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Blake, Madison and Amiyas; four sisters, Deborah, Barbara, Monica and Cornelia; four brothers, Abraham, Julius, Michael and Daryl; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday, February 26 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1611 Brentwood Rd., N.E., Washington, DC.

Darnell (Nelly) Williams, Class of '76

We are saddened to inform you of the recent passing of Darnell (Nelly) Williams. Class of 1976, brother of the late Vincent (Vee) Williams . Nelly was a member of the 1974-1975 and 1975-1976 Calvin Coolidge Football Teams. The Coolidge Alumni community extends our most heart-felt sympathy and prayers to the Williams family.

Coach Leonard Farello

Coach Farello was the Calvin Coolidge Assistant Basketball Coach under the late Coach Frank R. Williams for many years until Coach William’s passing, at which time he became the Head Basketball Coach and served in that capacity for a number of years.  He also served for many years as Coolidge's Head Baseball Coach.  Coach Farello was scheduled to receive this year’s Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association Inc's Founders Award. He will be honored posthumously at this year's CCAA, Inc. 25th Silver Anniversary Scholarship / Benefit Awards Breakfast on Saturday October 8, 2011. 

Earl Lee Proctor, Class of '71

We are saddened to inform you of the recent passing of Mr. Earl Lee Proctor, class of 1971, the brother of classmates Rinaldo "Penny" Proctor ('63), Janice Willis-Petty ('65), Teresa Proctor-Dent ('66),  Delois-Willis-Williamson ('67), Alfred Proctor, Jr. ('68), James "JP" Proctor ('74), Theodore (Ted) Proctor ('80), and Charles Robinson. The Coolidge Alumni community extends our most heart-felt sympathy and prayers to the Proctor family.

Rev. Kevin Jefferson, class of '77

On August 24, 2011. Devoted husband of Dr. Raneesha Jefferson; beloved father of Maya, Alexis and Morgan; dear son of the late Rev. Joan H. Coates and Wade H. Jefferson. He is also survived brothers Dr. Michael and Dr. Philip (Nicola) Jefferson; in-laws Reginald and Veronica Ford; step-father Walter Coates; sister-in-law Regina Ford; other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wayman Memorial AME Church, 1307 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD and on Monday, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:30 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment Maryland National Park.

Steven G. Fobbs, class of 1972

Passed away from this life on Thursday, August 25, 2011. He is survived by his beloved son, Steven Gregory Fobbs, Jr.; his devoted parents and sister, Delores C. and Joe L. Fobbs and Donna Fobbs; and many loving relatives and friends. On Friday, September 2 friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at Marshall-March Funeral Home, 4217 9th St, NW. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) in his name. Send condolences to
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Joseph Barber, class of \'76

We are saddened to inform you of the recent passing of Mr. Joseph E. Barber, class of 1976on Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home. Joe Barber was born in Washington on March 5, 1958. He graduated from Coolidge High School in 1976 and attended the University of the District of Columbia.

 Joe parlayed an omnivorous appetite for movies and the Washington arts scene into a career as an entertainment critic for local broadcasting and print outlets. For several years, he was a producer for Derek McGinty’s public affairs show on WAMU and reviewed arts and film for the program. He also was a regular on “The Tony Kornheiser Show” and other radio programs.   

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Pyhllis Campbell, class of '68 (Mitchell)

Phyllis graduated from Calvin Coolidge in 1968. Shortly after graduation she married her high school sweetheart Charles Mitchell, and to this union two children were born, Tammi and Sharmba. She later married Cary Campbell, lovingly known as ‘P-Pop’.

She leaves to mourn: Two children, Tammi Ramsey (Damon II) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Sharmba Mitchell (Kim) of Baltimore, MD; Mother, Leatryce Anderson; Brother, Thomas Anderson III (Ann), nine grandchildren, and a host of family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.

A memorial service was held on January 4, 2012 at Fishermen of Men Church 3641 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Schydona Rudisill, class of '78

We are saddened to inform you of the recent passing on Sunday, January 8, 2012 of  Ms. Schydona Rudisill, class of 1978. She is the sister of classmates; Labron Rudisill ('68), Avion Rudisill ('68), Valerie Rudisill ('76), and William "Billy" Rudisill ('77). Daugther Kiara Rudisill is a current senior at Coolidge. The Coolidge Alumni community extends our most heart-felt sympathy and prayers to the Rudisill family.

Michael Williams, class of '68

On March 30, 2012, beloved father of Jaminta Fleming and Michael T. Williams. He is also survived by two grandchildren; four brothers, William McCoy, Douglass ('73) and Anthony, and Mitchell ('68); two sisters, Jacqueline Williams and Deborah Freeman ('73) (Vincent); two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. at Pope Funeral Homes Forestville Chapel, 5538 Marlboro Pk. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

Dana Robinson (Giddens)

On Sunday, April 22, 2012; mother of JeVonte and Bryson; daughter of Tyrone and Dorothy Brown; granddaughter of Louise Giddens; sister of Robert and Shannon. Also survived by one niece Madison; aunts; uncles; cousins; other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral 11 a.m. at New Samaritan Baptist Church, 1100 Florida Ave. NE. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Send condolences to www.marshallmarchfh.com 

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Jesse Tyson, class of '65

WILLIAMS LEROY WILLIAMS, JR. "Lee" Joined his parents and older brother, among others, with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1, 2014. A native Washingtonian, he attended Keene Elementary, Rabaut Junior High and Coolidge High Schools. Lee briefly served with the local Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy; and, he was employed by the D.C. Board of Elections for almost 30 years before retiring as a computer...