Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2023

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...

Aug 31, 2023

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...

Aug 20, 2023

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...

Aug 19, 2023

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...

Aug 17, 2023

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,...

Aug 8, 2023

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,...

Aug 6, 2023

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...

Aug 6, 2023

Margaret B. Ballanger was born on November 14, 1933 in Baltimore MD. She was the daughter and only child of the late Mary Matthews. Margaret was favored by Gods Mercy and was called home on Sunday August 6, 2023.  Margaret received her education in the Baltimore Public School System.

She was employed as a housekeeper and also...

Aug 3, 2023

Juanita E. smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 25, 1955.  After a brief illness, on August 3, 2023, at the age of 68, she peacefully transitioned.  Juanita was the daughter of Rebecca Magwood Sessoms and “Junior” Smith.  She was the mother of three children, Renay Smith (Daughter), Mazon Kelly (Son), and Sean Smith (son).  She was also...

Aug 1, 2023

I, Purnell William Hall Sr., graced this Earth on October 24, 1984 to Demetria Stanley and Purnell Kevin Hall. I dipped out on August 1, 2023.

I was affectionately known to my friends and family, with my permission of course, as Wuddacups, Big Show, Perm or Big Perm. I attended Baltimore City Public Schools and was raised...

Jul 31, 2023

AZELINE YOUNG, known as "Lee" to all who knew her, was born to the late Paul Young and Sallie Simmons. Azeline was born March 4, 1944 in Chester County South Carolina. She departed this life on July 31, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Her parents moved and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she received her education in...

Jul 30, 2023

TRACY ANGELA BRYANT, daughter of the late James Edward Randall and Lyndia E. Randall was born on August 14, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on July 30, 2023.

Tracy received her education in the Baltimore City School System.

For years, Tracy was employed as a substance abuse counselor with Northwest Baltimore Youth...

Jul 29, 2023

ODESSA STEVENSON, eldest daughter of the late Isiah Davis and Ella Patterson Davis was born September 3, 1927 in Fairfield County, South Carolina.

Odessa was educated in the South Carolina Public School System. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age at Sweet Prospect, AME Zion Church after migrating to Baltimore, MD under the...

Jul 26, 2023

Randy Clay Mont was born on September 30, 1961, to Emma Hall-Mont and the late, Lumell Mont Sr., in Baltimore, MD. Randy departed his journey of life on July 26, 2023. During his life he nurtured, lead, and loved many.

Randy attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Lake Clifton High School. After school, he joined...

Jul 26, 2023

On Wednesday July 26, 2023, Gladys Jones departed this life at the age of seventy-nine years old. Gladys E. Jones, was the daughter of the late Edith Summerville and Charles Chester.

Gladys E. Jones, "Granny" as she was known by all who loved her, received some education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She worked for...

Jul 19, 2023

Chester Manning Jr. was born on April 8, 1950, to the late Chester and Bessie Mae Manning in Coldwater, Mississippi. He received his education in Mississippi and graduated from Tate County High School in 1968.

Chester was drafted into the United States Army on July 9, 1969 and served our country for 3 years. During his service...

Jul 15, 2023

Richard Lee Sommerville was born December 31, 1938 to the late Walter and Bettye Lou Sommerville. God called him home on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Richard was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System.

After school Richard sought employment with the Baltimore City Public School System where he dedicated 39 years of service before...

Jul 15, 2023

Ronald Lee Allen was born in Baltimore, Maryland at Baltimore City Hospital on May 21,1967 to Patricia Allen-Veale and the (late) Nathaniel Pryor. Ronald was called to his resting place on July 15, 2023.

Ronald had a nickname that one of his friends gave him because he would always repeat what he said twice so he called...

Jul 9, 2023

LILLIE BELLE WOODARD was born on February 20, 1921 to the late Willie and Patsy Richardson Woodard in Winnsboro South Carolina. She was the sixth oldest of 14 children and the last to transition she was affectionately known as mom, Nana and aunt Lillie, Miss Lillie and Mrs. Chippie. Lillie Belle received her education in South Carolina Public Schools....

Jul 6, 2023

Early on Thursday morning July 6, 2023, God called home one of his precious children, Shawnna Marie Butler-Johnston. Born on February 2, 1986, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Edward Butler and Raychel D. Atkinson, Shawnna was educated through Baltimore City Public School System.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bibleway...