All Obituaries

JORDAN LEON DESHIELDS was born on November 20, 2001 to Gary A. Deshields II and Nichole Johns-Deshields in Baltimore, MD. He was the second child of four children. Jordan suddenly departed this life on May 8, 2018. Jordan was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, where he thrived and was often a Center for Talented Youth eligible student. Jordan loved writing songs, skating at Shake-N-Bake and smiling, while spending time with his family and friends. He had a smile...

Mr. Hulin Johnson Sr. was born on August 12, 1930 in Halifax, North Carolina. The son of the late Tillman Johnson and Della Lockett. He departed this life after a short illness on May 6, 2018. He received his education in the public school system in Tillery, North Carolina. In his early 20’s, he left North Carolina to make Baltimore his home. He was employed by Gray Concrete Pipe Company and Hydro Condo as a professional truck driver for more than 40 years, until his...

Earl Leach Jr. son of the late Earl and Bessie Leach was born October 7, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on April 30, 2018. Earl received his education in the Baltimore City Public School. He worked for Bethlehem Steel and later Worker’s Compensation from which he retired. Earl was married to Ella Pryor for forty-nine years until her death on March 5, 2018, and from that union came three children Dianell, Tammy and William. Earl...

Pastor Toni Lynnell Taylor-Dezurn was born to the late Douglass and Deborah Johnson on January 16, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life to be with the Lord, her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 28, 2018 after a valiant battle of illness. Toni was known by many for her warm personality, gift of song and beautiful smile. She accepted and loved the Lord with all of her heart. Toni’s love for God and His people led her to a life of ministry as a leader....

ELINOR ELIZABETH WEBB was graced to the parents of William E. Webb and Bertha Thomas Webb on March 8, 1920. Elinor transitioned from her earthly life & home on April 22, 2018 at 1:56 p.m. Elinor received her education in Baltimore City School System. Grand Ma Nonie worked in the community. She was also a member of many church organizations. Her life was centered around the church. Before she did anything, she prayed and asked God for direction and...

Mary Alice Gaither-Parker , fondly known as “Betsy” was born in Mt. Airy, Howard County Maryland on January 16, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Mazie Dutton Kane and James Miller Gaither. She was called home by God on April 21, 2018. Mary received her education in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She attended Dunbar High School up to the tenth-grade and completed her GED at Polytechnic Institute. Mary met and married her sweetheart, George J. Parker in...

TRAVIS NEVILLE WILLIAMS, SR., son of the late Revelle Michael and Olivia Dorothy Williams, was born on November 12, 1981 in Baltimore, Maryland. Travis was the youngest of three children Revelle, Jr. (Mikey) and Janel (Nelly). On April 19, 2018, God suddenly called his angel home. Travis was known by his childhood friends as "Regg". Travis received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools and finished his education at Patterson High School (where his mother...