Vernita M. Elam
Apr 12, 2026
VERNITA MATTIE ELAM, daughter of the late William Thomas Purdie and Mattie Virginia Evans, was born on November 25, 1933. She was reared by her parents on their farm in Southampton County, Zuni, Virginia.
Vernita received her education in Virginia County School System, attending Rosenwald Elementary School, Zuni, Virginia, Hayden High School, Franklin, Virginia and one year of College at Virginia...
David A. Plunkett
Apr 10, 2026
DAVID AARON PLUNKETT, along with his twin sister was born to Rodger and Mable Plunkett in Baltimore, Maryland on September 24, 1951. On Resurrection Sunday, he accepted Jesus Christ by inviting him into his heart.
Known to his friends as "Avon", David attended Baltimore City Public Schools and was a graduate of Dunbar High School. After high school, Avon worked for...
Lisa A. Washington
Apr 5, 2026
LISA ANNETE WASHINGTON, born January 2, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Elsie Louise Washington and Johnny Long, gained her wings and ascended to heaven on April 5, 2026. She was the youngest of Elsie's three daughters and the most outgoing of the family. Lisa received her primary education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Having a natural...
Darlene Williams
Mar 26, 2026
On March 20, 1956, a beautiful light entered the world—Darlene Weaver Williams, affectionately known as “Big Darl,” born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edward Leroy Weaver Jr. and Gloria Kennedy Bills. Surrounded by love, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest in God’s arms.
Darlene’s life reflected love, joy, and unwavering faith. She graduated from Forest Park High School and, in...
Rachel Louise Davis
Mar 24, 2026
Rachel Louise Davis,101, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1924 in Appomattox, Virginia to the late William McKinley Austin and Mabel Wheeler Austin.
Louise, as everyone called her, attended public school in Appomattox, Virginia and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church where she...
Rasheedah Sodipo Jackson
Mar 21, 2026
On March 21, 2026, Rasheedah Sodipo Jackson, (formerly known as Jacqueline Ann Jeter), and affectionately known as "Mama Rah" of Catonsville, MD, entered eternal rest following a continual illness. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, on February 10, 1950, and attended John Harris High School there. In 1974, Rasheedah moved to Baltimore, MD., and in 2006 she met Rudolph Jackson....
Devera E. Zainal
Mar 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Devera Elaine Zainal
(August 13, 1943 - March 20, 2026)
On August 13, 1943, the world welcomed a true original. Born at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Devera Elaine Zainal arrived with enough personality to light up a city block—and she never once dimmed that light. Known affectionately and accurately as Bollywood Granny, Devera grew up in...
Harry J. Johnson
Mar 17, 2026
We are celebrating the life of Harry James Johnson, who was born on June 10, 1957, to Mamie Johnson and Harry James Johnson Sr. He transitioned from this life on March 17, 2026. Since a child, he was given the nickname "Busta", by his oldest sister Harriett. That name stayed with him throughout his life. He accepted Jesus Christ as...
Olivia A. Wesson
Mar 16, 2026
OLIVIA WESSON, 79 of Baltimore, Maryland, entered eternal rest peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and care.
Born on September 4, 1946, in Baltimore, Olivia was the beloved daughter of Sadie Banks and Bubby Thompson. From a young age, she carried a quiet strength and a nurturing spirit that would shape the course of...
Nellie Chew Johnson
Mar 14, 2026
On June 12, 1954, Nellie Chew-Johnson, affectionately known as Bay, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Dennis Chew Sr. and Nellie Chew Beattie. After a brief time in the hospital, Bay peacefully transitioned into eternal rest and was welcomed into the loving presence of the Lord on March 14, 2026.
Bay graduated from Eastern High School, in Baltimore, Maryland...
Robert S. Stewart
Mar 11, 2026
Robert Summerfield Stewart, one of fourteen children was born on August 14, 1946, to the late James H. Stewart and Margaret (Hill) Stewart. Robert transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on March 11, 2026.
He was educated in the Baltimore Public Schools of Maryland, graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Affectionately known as “Robbie” he lived a life defined...
Ruth E. Matthews
Mar 10, 2026
Ruth Ernestine (Batten) Matthews daughter of the late Ruth (Bowser) Edmonds, and the late Wille Batten, was born on April 07, 1940, in Baltimore Maryland. Ruth, also known as (Teenie) was the youngest of three other siblings, the late Ernest L, Batten Sr., Mary L. (Batten) Toomer, and Lille Streams.
Ruth was educated in the Baltimore Public School System.
Ruth met a...
Mae A. Hurtt
Mar 1, 2026
MAE ANNA HURTT was born on May 1, 1939 in Baltimore City, Maryland to the late Earle A. Bollin, Sr., and Fannie Mac (Ward) Bollin.
Mae attended Saint Frances Academy, an independent Catholic Middle and High School in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland for 35 years as a dietician and later became involved in creating...
Susie A. Ross
Feb 28, 2026
On February 28, 2026, Susie Ann Ross (Blakney) peacefully departed this life after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her children.
Susie, affectionately known as "Momma Sus or Ms. Sue" was born on December 9, 1946, in Chesterfield, SC to the late Lester Blakney and Janie Belle Blakney (Redfern).
The Blakneys relocated to Baltimore, Md when Susie was three years of...
