Laura M Richards
Dec 29, 2025
LAURA MYRTLE RICHARDS was born March 29, 1936 in Person County N.C. to the late Mary Abbott and Cornwallis Jeffers. Laura was the youngest of six children born of this union. Laura was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2025.
She relocated from North Carolina to Baltimore, MD at an early age. Laura was faithful...
Christine Doles
Dec 29, 2025
CHRISTINE "TINA" DOLES quietly transitioned from this life on December 29, 2025. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Tina was the daughter of the late Hezekiah and Nannie Sue Swann. She was the matriarch of her family through and through rooted in family, faith and love.
Tina received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System and spent many years...
Maxine E. Jones
Dec 28, 2025
MAXINE ELIZABETH JONES was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 3, 1942, and she peacefully transitioned on December 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by generosity, laughter, strength and unconditional love.
Maxine was the kind of woman whose heart stayed open and whose door stayed unlocked; if you were hungry, she fed you; if you were struggling, she helped you;...
Jonas Mallory
Dec 27, 2025
JONAS MALLORY, lovingly known as Pae Pae, was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived a life rooted in love, protection, laughter and service to others. Pae Pae was a young Black man with a strong heart, one that carried deep care for his family and his community.
He was funny, loving, giving and always protective of those he loved. In his...
Deborah L. Fogg
Dec 17, 2025
Debórah Lynn Richardson, daughter of the late Merlin Crawford and William Spicer, entered the world on January 24, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She exited this world the morning of December 17, 2025, after a long physical illness.
Debórah (fondly known as "Debbie") received her education from Edmondson- Westside High School graduating in 1973. After graduation, she went on to work for...
Betty Mae Drumgoole
Dec 15, 2025
BETTY MAE DRUMGOOLE on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Lord called home his faithful servant, Betty, at the radiant age of 87, surrounded by the love of four generations. As she entered eternal rest at the hospital in Baltimore, MD, her family by her side, our cherished memories of her boundless love and spirit will forever remain. Betty's journey began...
Cynthia A Briscoe
Dec 14, 2025
CYNTHIA ANN BRISCOE was born to the late William & Eunice Briscoe on August 4, 1955. She departed her earthly life on December 14, 2025.
She lived a wonderful life and was the happiest when she was working for the Lord and spending time with family. She is the mother of two wonderful daughters, Sherry and Bambi. She loved them and...
Priscilla R. Johnson
Dec 8, 2025
PRISCILLA REBECCA JOHNSON, was born on April 7, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in West Baltimore and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. She married William T. Johnson in 1964 and became a homemaker.
Having lost her mother at an early age, Priscilla understood the need for children to have a supportive and nurturing environment in which to live...
JoAnn Poole
Dec 3, 2025
JOANN POOLE, born Joann Scott August 23, 1957 to her late parents Georgia Scott and Sammual Scott in Baltimore, Maryland.
She leaves to remember her, daughter Morgan Grifith; sister in Christ, April Powers; godchild, Ashley Mathews; fourteen first cousins, second cousins and third cousins; first cousins, Diane Rollings, Brenda Goodman and Katie Saltus; second cousins, Tiffany Queen, Tierria Queen, Bryon Dixon,...
Jerkins E. Elam Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
As the son to the late Isabelle and Jerkins Ellis Elam Sr., I ,Jerkins Ellis Elam, Jr. has been called from labor to rest to join them. I have been a loving husband to my beautiful wife Yolanda Nixon Elam and have dedicated myself to the trucking business for over 50 years. I was blessed to share my life’s journey...
Florence A. Burton
Dec 1, 2025
Florence A. Burton was born on April 25, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland to Rose Etta Diggs. On Monday, December 1, 2025, God in His infinite wisdom and tender mercy called her from labor to reward, welcoming her into eternal rest. From an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and devoted her life to walking in...
Melvin R. Peace
Dec 1, 2025
Today we celebrate the life of Melvin Roy Peace, the son of the late Iris Peace and William Lawerence. After a lengthy illness he departed his life on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:43AM at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital.
Melvin gave his life to Christ at a young age.
He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Employed at McCormicks...
James C. Taylor
Nov 30, 2025
JAMES CURTIS TAYLOR, the son of the late James and Luetta Taylor. Curtis was born on November 22, 1928, in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Curtis was the oldest of five children.
He was fondly known to his family and friends as "Pops", Curtis, Mr. Taylor, or Taylor. He loved going fishing. hunting, working on cars, and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed...
Vernon C. Dorsey Augins
Nov 23, 2025
VERNON C. DORSEY AUGINS, was born on March 23, 1944 to Marquerite Francis Gray and the late George Dorsey, Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland.
In the early morning of Sunday, November 23, 2025, Vernon Courtney Dorsey Augins with his wife and grandson Dony'e by his side, transitioned from his earthly life to external life after a lengthy illness.
Vernon received his education in...
Deborah V. Jester Banks
Nov 16, 2025
Debra Virginia Jester-Banks, daughter of the late Myles Berkley Lewis and Geraldine A. Jester was born on August 31, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She peacefully departed this life after a brief illness on November 16, 2025.
Debra received her early education in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Northwestern High School in 1973. During her time there, she participated...
Angela Yvette Dobson
Nov 15, 2025
Angela Yvette Dobson
June 17, 1949 a star was born. Angela Yvette Dobson (aka Mommy, Nana, Momma Angie, Angie) was born the second of five children. Born to Phyllis Dean and Willam Hatten Sr....
Bevely D. Chapple
Nov 10, 2025
Bevely Demetris Chapple was the youngest daughter born to the late Irene Branch and Jack Branch Sr. on April 29,1960, in Ahoskie, NC.
She was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Patterson High School. She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant / Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Dedicating her life to caring for Others.
Bevely married...
Norma Will
Nov 10, 2025
Norma McCullough was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 12, 1946, to her parents Eddie and Marie McCullough.
Norma attended Baltimore City Public Schools and grew up in the heart of East Baltimore on Preston Street with her parents and siblings. During her teenage years, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved listening to music, dancing, and...
