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Mrs. Beatrice Jones Fulmer, 100, widow of the late Rev. Grady Fulmer Sr., of 3333 Surrey Race Road, Springfield, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the residence of her daughter.

Mrs. Fulmer was born June 6, 1906, in Johnston, Edgefield County, a daughter of the late Cora Miles Jones.

She was a member of Samaria Missionary Baptist Church and was very active in the senior choir, deaconess board and the Order of the Eastern Star, Lovely Chapter No. 89.

Mrs. Fulmer leaves to cherish her legacy: a daughter, Lois Grant, of the home; three sons, Tommie (Mable) Fulmer, Wallace (Alice) Fulmer and Grady Fulmer Jr., all of Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Rosa L. Fulmer, of Elmira, N.Y.; one brother-in-law, the Rev. Jerry Perry, of Tacoma, Wash. and one sister-in-law, Stella Coakley, of Springfield; 38 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and loving cousins.

Lesley George Bellinger was born August 26, 1936 in Blackville, South Carolina. He was the youngest of five children born to the late Gary Clifford Bellinger and the late Ruby Bush Bellinger. He departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte.

Lesley received his education in the Blackville Public School System and graduated from Macedonia High School in Blackville, South Carolina in 1954. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from Johnson C. Smith University in 1958. Upon graduating he was employed by The Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, Charlotte.

Shortly after he began his employment he was drafted into the United States Army. While in the army he served as finance clerk and payroll officer for his division. He attained the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Wachovia Bank where he worked as a banking officer for the operations department. On June 30, 1993, he retired from the bank with 34 years of service.

Lesley was blessed to meet and marry his high school sweetheart, Elberta Jones. They married on December 25, 1959. To their union were born three daughters, Vivian Denise, Sylvia Caroline (deceased) and Veronica Genee Bellinger.

Lesley shared his time and talents with his church and the community. He was a member of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church where he was a trustee and deacon. He was currently a member of First Baptist Church West. He is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He was a charter member of the Northwest Optimist Club and a member of the University Park Neighborhood Association. He volunteered for the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections and he was an avid donor for the American Red Cross. After retirement he worked on a part time bases for The Carolina Panthers organization.

Jonathan Timothy McLean was born Dec. 19, 1955 in Gaston County, N.C.

He was the oldest child of Haywood and Johnnie Covington of Denver, N.C. He departed this life on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  

Jonathan graduated from East Gaston High School in Mount Holly, N.C. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. Upon graduating from college he was employed by Duke Power. He was currently employed with Hall Contracting Corporation where he was Vice President of the Mechanical Division.  

Jonathan married Vivian Denise Bellinger and they were happily devoted to each other for 22 years. To their union was born a son, Jonathan Timothy McLean Jr.  

Jonathan was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where he was President of the Greeters Ministry. He was formerly a member of Tucker's Grove United Methodist Church.  

Jonathan was active with his community. He served as a Pop Warner football coach for the Derita Redskins, as PTO vice president for Mallard Creek and Derita Elementary Schools and as a volunteer for community events. He was also vice president of the Harrington Woods Neighborhood Association and a member of the Cannon Balls Cycling team.

John Christopher Heard was born on February 22, 1966 in Washington, DC.  He was the oldest of three children born to Mary Gross Heard and Bobby Heard (deceased).  He departed this life on August 15, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia surrounded by family and close friends.

John received his education in the D.C. and Prince Georges County Public Schools.  He was a graduate of Potomac High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland.  He was employed as a Parts Courier for Marten’s Nissan BMW and was later employed with Kaiser Permanente as a Medical Courier.  He dedicated twenty-two years of service and was employed with Kaiser Permanente at the time of his untimely passing. In addition, he was a part-time Medical Courier for Lasership Inc. since 2008, after earning his class A CDL license with a 100% test score. 

John was affectionately known as “Chris”, “Fats”, and/or “Taters” to his close friends.  He was often described as a kind, generous, funny, hard-working man, and an overall phenomenal guy.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and began riding with his parents as a young child. Growing up, Chris loved to play outdoors, and often built his own skateboards to ride with his brother and friends.  At age fifteen, Chris earned his motorcycle license, and has participated in road trips with his riding buddies. As a young adult, Chris played football alongside his cousins and brother on the Air Posse team. He was an avid supporter of the Redskins, even though he had little hope in their actual return to the top of the league. 

In 1986, Chris was blessed to meet Christine Beatty, his companion of 24 years, through his best friend and her first cousin, Bill. They spent every evening together after work, sight- seeing and taking in numerous movies. In 1988 they became the proud parents of their daughter Gerri Lorraine Beatty.  Chris took on the responsibility of fatherhood without hesitation.  He devoted his time to his daughter and made sure she had whatever she needed and more.  Chris supported all of Gerri’s endeavors and was proud of her many accomplishments.  He enjoyed spending quality time with his family, which included fun times at Tyson’s Corner, Georgetown, Houston’s Restaurant, and Bethesda Crab House, his favorite. The three referred to each other as “Doot” (Chris), “Neet” (Gerri), and “Noot” (Christine). Chris, Gerri, and Christine were always known to spend as much quality time together as possible, and were never hesitant about sharing hugs and holding hands. They took many trips together, and considered New York City a particularly enjoyable place to visit each year. 

John had strong work ethics and with tireless energy he cared for his mother and helped raise his nephew Michael and niece Monique, loving them unconditionally. Chris had a special bond with any child he met.  For obvious reasons children were naturally drawn to him, as he was a gentle giant.   He also had a special bond and played a significant role in the lives of Zoie and Miles Little as well as Jamal and Justus Lawrence.  He was affectionately known to them as “Uncle Daddy”, a well deserved title given to him by his niece Monique.  The Heard household was a second home to Justus and Jamal.  The boys would carefully watch Uncle Daddy get dressed for work and lace his boots.  He often took the kids on movie outings, shopping, and sometimes just to go for a ride.  He would often stop by to see Zoie and Miles unannounced just to bring them goodies.  He made a big impression on the kids.  

Chris was an avid collector of model cars, fine watches, and the best of colognes. Many colleagues and family members can recall the scent of his fragrance entering a room before he physically arrived. 

Chris was well respected and will be missed by his family, friends, and the many employees of Kaiser Permanente and Lasership across the District, Maryland, and Virginia regions. He enjoyed life and impacted everyone he knew in an unforgettable way. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving daughter, Gerri L. Beatty, devoted companion Christine Beatty, dear mother Mary Gross Heard, siblings Peter and Lisa, , and best friend Willie (Bill) Lawrence.  His nieces and nephews: Monique, Bobbi, Mary, Mariah, Michael, and Myron, and a host of other family and friends.  

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Gerri was born January 28, 1978 in Washington, DC to Harold and Virginia Beatty.  She succumbed to lukemia at the tender age of 4 on February 28, 1981.  She leaves to cherish her memory her two sisters Verlene and Christine.