Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home
Carlton P. Arrington Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
CARLTON PATRICK ARRINGTON JR. In the quiet hall of Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, a unique conversation unfolded between Ms. Katrina Dorsey and her doctor on March 22, 1992. The doctor, puzzled upon reviewing the chart, inquired about her due date. With a sense of destiny, Ms. Dorsey replied, "Today, March 22." The doctor, amused by the coincidence, noted,...
Terri L Taylor Lucius
Jan 11, 2024
TERRI LYNN TAYLOR was born on January 16, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland to proud parents, Douglas Johnson and Deborah Taylor. Terri was a fun and joyful child who enjoyed laughing and dancing with her twin sister, Toni Taylor-Dezurn, family and friends. Terri was a natural leader and dreamed of the best life for her and her family.
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Cassandra L Gross-Avent
Jan 9, 2024
Cassandra Lestine Gross-Avent was born on June 3rd, 1950, in Baltimore to the late Jesse M. Fairfax-Watts and the late Hershal T. Gross. She also had a 2nd father whom she called DAD, the late Ellsworth Watts Sr., Sandy as all her family and friends called her was called home to glory on Tuesday January 9th, 2024, at the...
Lagerald Bush
Jan 8, 2024
GERALD BUSH was born to Rayfield and Martha Bush in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools. Upon graduating from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School. He was drafted into the United States Army. Gerald served in the vietnam conflict and received an honorable discharge. He then was employed by Baltimore City Public Schools.
Gerald accepted Christ...
Marcus C Allen
Jan 7, 2024
MARCUS CLARENCE ALLEN, son of Rose Violet Dixon-Allen, and the late Clarence E. Allen was born April 3, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland. Marcus departed this life on January 7, 2024 after a lengthy illness surrounded by family. He lost his battle with cancer after almost three years.
Marcus was affectionally known as "Black" and received his education...
Davon O. Wright
Jan 6, 2024
DAVON OLIVER WRIGHT SR. son of Roy James Wright Sr., Lisa Wright and biological mother Rhonda Woodrup. Born September 24, 1991 in Baltimore Maryland. He abruptly departed this life on January 6, 2024.
Da-Da, affectionately called by his family, attended Baltimore City Public Schools. Davon was a lovable person. He lived his life to the fullest and...
Broderick "Pete" C. Winkler
Jan 5, 2024
Broderick Cornelius Winkler, affectionately known as ‘Pete’ was born April 30, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland to Worthington F. Winkler and the late Audrey Jackson Winkler. His parents, who later divorced and remarried with other partners, shared a special concern for Pete who was plagued with some mental and later physical health challenges.
However, prior to his mother’s...
Gloria A. Shorter
Jan 5, 2024
Gloria Ann Shorter, was born to the late G. Curtis and Marie P. Anderson on March 31, 1942 in Baltimore, MD at City Hospital. God in His infinite wisdom, called her home on Friday, January 5th, 2024 surrounded by her children.
Glo, as she was affectionately known, was the fifth child of the 10 children born to...
Wesley J. Baylor
Jan 2, 2024
Wesley Baylor, born to the late Neal Baylor Sr. and Hilda Baylor (McBride) on January 30, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on January 2, 2024.
Wes, as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends, was raised and educated in Baltimore County MD. At a young age he moved to Virginia where...
Gregory B. Holcombe
Jan 1, 2024
GREGORY BRIAN HOLCOMBE "Logan" was born to Valerie Holcombe and the late George Holcombe on December 16, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland. Logan received his education at Baltimore City Public Schools.
After completing his schooling, Logan started a career that included work with Maryland Counseling Services at OMHC, environmental service & outreach programs at the Renaissance Hotel and...
Lucinda L. Saunders
Dec 30, 2023
LUCINDA LEE SAUNDERS was born on September 12, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed from her earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Lucinda was born to the late Irvin Wilson and Cynthia Poole. She often shared her fond memories of her childhood home on Somerset Street. She received her...
Teresa S. Phyall
Dec 29, 2023
TERESA SYLVIA PHYALL peacefully transitioned on December 29, 2023. She was gifted to us by the late Sylvia and Handy Phyall on February 17, 1955. She was affectionately known as Ma, Reci, GG, Na-Na, Nana Banana, Aunt Reci, Ree and Mother Teresa. Reci was raised on the east side of Baltimore. She completed her education at Patterson High School,...
Laura Mae Maxwell
Dec 28, 2023
LAURA MAE MAXWELL, born Laura Mae McCleod was the daughter of Mr. Roosevelt and Mrs. Essie Mae McCleod in Durham, North Carolina on April 18, 1940. She departed this life on December 28, 2023.
Laura, lovingly known as Mae, moved with her family to Fort Holabird, MD in 1944. It was at that same time, that Laura's...
Rebecca Knox
Dec 26, 2023
REBECCA "PEACHES" KNOX, 62, of Baltimore City, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023. Born on March 23, 1961, in Baltimore City, Rebecca was a loving and caring person. She was well-known for her giving nature and was always willing to share half of her lunch or treat you to your own.
Rebecca is survived by her...
Ruth Williams
Dec 26, 2023
RUTH WILLIAMS was born on October 31, 1936, to the late Della Jones Pulley and Walter Pulley. Ruth gained her wings on December 26, 2023.
Ruth relocated to Parkersburg, Pennsylvania, during her childhood and later moved back to Baltimore, Maryland, where she received her education and tied the knot with Mr. Willie Williams. She worked at London...
Herman Campbell
Dec 23, 2023
Entertainer, Soldier, Librarian, Family Man. Herman was the baby son of Mr. & Mrs. Farley and Gertrude Campbell. Herman was the youngest of his siblings (Robert, Farley/ Junie, Velma & Ella Mae). He was born at John Hopkins Hospital and raised in East Baltimore during World War II. He graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar Junior and Senior High School...
Alvin (Pucci) Williams
Dec 18, 2023
ALVIN WILLIAMS , son of the late Eva Williams and George Haralee was born on July 27, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on December 18, 2023, at the age of 66.
Alvin, affectionately known as "Pucci" was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Dunbar Senior High School in 1976....
Otis L. Brown Sr.
Dec 16, 2023
OTIS L. BROWN SR., son of Jessie M. Brown and the late Calvin Brown was born on May 31, 1949 in Blackstock, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Otis was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools (Dunbar), where he love to play sports, he loved to play baseball on a team...
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