Content categorized as Obituaries & Memorials

David Denny is missed

Angie Whitehurst writes a heartfelt memorial in remembrance of David Denny.

David’s Legacy

The Street Sense Media Community offers their tributes and memorials for David E. Denny, a longtime Artist and Vendor, who died May 1st and left a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten by the many people his life impacted.

Moe Abbey-Bey, a champion for harm reduction policy, passes away

Moe Abbey-Bey passed away in April. He was known in D.C. for being a fierce advocate for harm reduction drug policy through his work for HIPS.

Remembering Waldon Adams

Queenie Featherstone pens a tribute to Waldon Adams, a longtime homeless advocate.

William Maggi of Washington, DC, dies at 58

William ‘Bill’ Maggi was a force of personality in Dupont Circle for decades. His death is still a mystery, and his daughters mourn his loss.

Angela Hill, a fixture in Southeast DC, dies at 58

Family and neighbors gathered on Feb. 20 evening to celebrate the life of Angela Hill, who died under the John Philip Sousa Bridge. She had lived there for at least 10 years.

Remembering Shernell

The Street Sense Media Community offers tributes for Shernell Thomas, a longtime Street Sense Artist and Vendor, who died on February 1st.

Thinking of Dan

Artists and vendors remember Street Sense vendor Dan Hooks.

Angela Pounds-Bennett, Street Sense artist and vendor, dies at 54

Angela Pounds-Bennett, a Street Sense vendor and artist died on the morning of New Year’s Day. Her husband Fred Bennett and mother Gwen Pleasant survive her.

Anthony Denico Williams, aspiring group home director, killed at 20

Anthony Williams died, on Jan. 26 in an altercation over a sale of K2. He aspired to open a group home for homeless adults and youth. His family and friends memorialized him at The House of Praise on Feb. 13.

Rest easy, Pop Moyo: My Street Sense Companion

Artist/vendor Laticia Brock pays tribute to her late friend and fellow Street Sense vendor Moyo Onibuje.

Alice Carter, poet and performer, dies at 35

Street Sense Media vendor and artist Alice Carter tragically passed away on December 18, 2019.

Tent City Momma: Barbie Bobbie’s World

Artist and vendor Laticia Brock uses poetry to memorialize her friend Miss Bobbie.

Bernard “Chino” Dean Jr, Navy veteran and cartoonist, dies at 46

Remembering Bernard “Chino” Dean Jr.

She was my best friend

Artist/vendor Jeff Taylor pays tribute to his late friend, Alice Carter.

Letter to the Editor: Tent to a Mansion: A lasting tribute to Brother Michael Irby

Darryl Hines, a close friend of Michael Irby, tells about the lives Mr. Irby had influenced and how much he will be missed.

Chino’s mark: Fond memories from friends

Three Street Sense Media vendor/artists remember Chino, a former vendor.

Obituary: Michael Irby of Washington DC

Michael Irby of Washington, D.C., passed away in the early morning of July 26. He was 65 years old. A memorial service will be held for Michael at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at All Nations Baptist Church on 2001 N Capitol St NE.

Donald Brooks In Memoriam 

Co-founder Ted Henson mourns the loss of Donald Brooks.

Tributes to Donald Brooks

Members of the Street Sense Media family mourn the passing of Donald Brooks.