Ezekiel D. James, son of Ronald James and Hope Phifer, and grandson of Bruce F. Phifer (Bubba) , graduated May 12, 2012, from Wingate University, Monroe, NC, with a 3.3 GPA. He received a BS Degree in Communication Studies, and he is currently seeking employment in that field. He is an active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]

Joshua J. James, son of Ronald James and Hope Phifer, and grandson of Bruce F. Phifer (Bubba) , graduated December, 2011, from North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC. Joshua obtained a BA Degree in Music. He would love to further his education in order to, one day, teach band students and give back to his community. He is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity (Band Fraternity).

Click for larger image Carolyn L. Hobson passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012. She is survived by one son, Corey; three brothers, Irving (Joyce), Bill (Wendy), Akwasi (Janell); three sisters, Virgil, Linda (Isadore), Jeanne and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral serv