All Obituaries

Kim Louise Martin-Pender was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Delores and Blease Martin on January 3, 1959. She departed this life unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Kim was educated in Baltimore City public schools, graduating from Venable High School.  She went on to become a steward in the hospitality industry, where she was employed long-term at the Tremont Plaza hotel and most recently at Fresh Market. Throughout her career, Kim remained...

Stephon Mario Stinnett was born to Melody Stinnett and Steven Hawkins Sr. on January 2, 1994, and passed September 3, 2023. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Daijanae Tierra Ward, and their two children, Storri Harmni Stinnett born 10-18-2021 and his son Stephon Mario Stinnett Jr.  He also leaves behind his brother Steven Dewitt Hawkins Jr. and his wife Brianna Chanell Hawkins, and their two children Steven Dewitt Hawkins 3rd, and Layah Faith Hawkins. Stephon’s...

Brenda Lee White Paylor, worked tirelessly to keep her family and friends close. After a brief illness, our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend transitioned to her heavenly home to be with the Lord.    Brenda Lee Sanders was born March 10, 1953 in Baltimore Maryland. She was the oldest child born to the late Claude Sanders and Henrietta Smith. She had one sibling, her bestie sister Senette Johnson. Brenda attended elementary through high school in Baltimore...

HANNAH ANNETTE PETERSON, beloved daughter of the late Hannah Louise Oliver Peterson and Robert Jessie Peterson, was born on July 26, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Hannah entered the arms of the Lord on August 31, 2023. Hannah accepted the Lord at a early age. She grew up in Memorial Baptist Church in Baltimore, Md. There she was baptized. She received her early education in Baltimore City Schools, attending Benjamin Banneker Public School and Dunbar High School. During the summer time Hannah...

CHARLENE MARY SMITH, the beloved daughter of the late John Wesley Smith and the late Grace E. Smith Neal, was both on April 16, 1954. Charlene was the third child of four children and was spiritually nurtured at an early age by her devoted grandmother, the late Mary Jones, with whom she had a special bond. As a child she was under the tutelage of the late Revered Edward M. Revels and her devoted grandmother at Saint Paul Community Baptist Church. Later under the leadership of Rev. Gregory B....

EARL MONROE JACKSON, 76 of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on August 19, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on December 29, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Mackness and Pearl Jackson. Earl grew up in East Baltimore alongside his parents and three siblings, Carolyn, Leland and Gilbert. At an early age, Earl was baptized in Jesus's name at St. Paul Apostolic Faith Church. Earl's educational journey began at Fort Worthington Elementary (School #85) and continued at...

CARL LEE WILLIAMS, JR. was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 21, 1952 to the late Ilene Patterson and the late Carl L. Williams Sr. Carl was the second child out of four children, both of his parents were from the south. His mother, Ilene was born in Anderson, S.C. and his father Carl, Sr. was born in Cheraw, S.C.  Carl grew up on the west side of town on Francis Street, which was in walking distance from Cloverdale Park. On any given day (except Sundays) you could find him and...

Reginald Arthur Winmond was born on January 30, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to Katherine Winmond and James Evans, Jr. Reggie, as he was affectionately called, was the only child to the couple. He was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Edmondson High School where he played football.  Reggie served in the Army, and upon his return home, he married Rose Naomi Grimes, affectionately known as "Ditty" and became a father to her son, Timothy L. McCauley (deceased). In 1971 the couple...

A champion of faith has joined the great cloud of witnesses. Lawrence C. Snells Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his sleep the day he was being honored by U.S. Veterans of Gilcrist Center. Lawrence was surrounded by a host of family and friends on that beautiful Sunday afternoon. He enjoyed studying the Word of God, fellowshipping with his Nazarene Baptist family, watching movies, and spending time with his loved ones, including his son, Lawrence Jr.,...