All Obituaries

Benie Fitzgerald was born on February 29, 1924, to the late Frank and Alberta Manning. After a brief illness, she passed peacefully from labor to reward on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Benie was affectionately known as “Bea Bea” by many as well as her children when we really wanted her attention. She really loved and nurtured her children dearly. She would tell anyone and everybody that she had the best children in the world. And we knew we had the best mother in the world! She...

Linda L. Bell was born on August 9, 1952 in Prince Edwards County, Virginia. The oldest child of the late James and Beatrice (Lee) Bell.. On May 31st, God, in his infinite wisdom, unexpectedly took her from this earthly family, and transitioned her to her heavenly reward. As a young child Linda moved with her parents from Meherrin, Virginia to Catonsville, Maryland. She attended Banneker Elementary School in Baltimore County. Her parents later relocated to Edmondson Village and Linda...

DARLENE YOLANDA COUTHER, was born on August 25, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to the late Ella L. and Noranda V. Couther Sr. On May 29, 2021, Darlene went to her heavenly home. She was preceeded in death by her sister Arlethia and two brothers Noranda Jr. and Anthony. Darlene was educated in Baltimore City Schools. She had a passion for helping sick and elderly people. Her passion led her to work in nursing homes as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and some private duty work. She also cared for her...

Sherman Ross Barksdale Jr., son of the late Sherman Ross Barksdale Sr. and Carrie Mae Barksdale was born on May 28th, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed his life on May 28th, 2021 after a brief illness. Sherman graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School in 1977 and served in the United States Army in 1979. He enjoyed listening to old school music, playing cards with a cold Heineken and a soft pack of Newport Shorts on the side. Sherman affectionately known as...

Baltimores Vernelson Ray Brinkley was born on July 7, 1939 to the late Jessie and William Brinkley. Vance as known by many, Van for short, received his education from Dunbar high school, before starting a long fulfilling life, dedicating 40 years to the trash company.  Van known for his love of money and cars, being fun loving also enjoyed fishing, hunting and smiling, most of all spending time with his family. This family man worked very hard to provide for his family and helped...