From tragedy to triumph: A mother's mission to save young lives

“He could illuminate a room with his smile,” Ladovia Washington recalled of her late son, Jha'Mauri McCreary. He was, in her words, “the perfect son.”

Stephanie Shaver, Reporter
reporter@thepeoplesentinel.com

Posted 4/15/25

For many, March 7 is just another date on the calendar. But for Ladovia Washington of Denmark, it marks the darkest day of her life — the day her 15-year-old son, Jha’Mauri Montrell …

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From tragedy to triumph: A mother's mission to save young lives

“He could illuminate a room with his smile,” Ladovia Washington recalled of her late son, Jha'Mauri McCreary. He was, in her words, “the perfect son.”

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From tragedy to triumph: A mother's mission to save young lives

“He could illuminate a room with his smile,” Ladovia Washington recalled of her late son, Jha'Mauri McCreary. He was, in her words, “the perfect son.”

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Gradys win Yard of the Month for May 2025

National Day of Prayer event drums up hope

Summer reading 'tees off' May 22 at library

Kelvin Isaac remembered as 'tireless advocate' for …