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Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home


Benjamin L. Peaks Jr

Benjamin L. Peaks Jr

Jan 4, 2026

BENJAMIN LEROY PEAKS, JR. was born to the late Bessie (Mickey) Peaks and Benejamin Peaks on July 22, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. He was suddenly called home on January 4, 2026.

June as he was know by family and friends was educated in the Baltimore Public School System. He was married to Lavet. At an early age, June accepted Jesus Christ as...

Jessie Mae Davis

Jessie Mae Davis

Jan 2, 2026

Jessie Mae Davis was born on February 15, 1942, to the late Sara Jane Chisolm and Richard Woodard. All three of her sons William Jr., Stoney, and Roosevelt proceeded her in death.

Jessie was educated in Fairfield County, South Carolina.

Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Red Hill Baptist Church in South, Carolina under the leadership of...

Linwood E. Ransome

Linwood E. Ransome

Jan 1, 2026

Linwood E. Ransome Sr., son of Norman Ransome Sr., and Dorothy Dixon. born on December 10, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on January 1,2026 after a lengthy illness.

He received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools, later to continuing to enter the workforce working several years with his family at Capital Concrete. Linwood learned to prepare pipe...

Machelle L. Mack

Machelle L. Mack

Dec 30, 2025

MACHELLE LINNETTE MACK BROOKS was born on July 22, 1967, to Mary Lawson (who preceded her in death) and Walter Lawson, Sr. in Baltimore, MD. The Lord called her to eternal rest on December 30, 2025.

Machelle accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. George Baptist Church of Baltimore, MD where she attended bible study and services.

Machelle...

Steven W. Harvey

Steven W. Harvey

Dec 30, 2025

Steven William Harvey was born on August 25, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to William Harvey Jr. and Yvonne Dean Harvey. He departed this life on December 30, 2025. He was a cherished son, father, grandfather, and husband, whose life was defined by quiet strength and love for his family.

He received his early education in the Baltimore City Public School system...

Laura M Richards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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