Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2021

Lavan Melvin III was born in Fayetteville North Carolina on July 28, 1965 to the late Goldie & Levan Melvin (Nick). On Tuesday December 14, 2021. God touched his hands and called him home to rest after a long battle with Covid.

Van, as everyone called him, attended Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Dec 12, 2021

Cora Lee Smith was born September 15,1957 to the late Alexander Smith and June Smith in Baltimore, Maryland. She peacefully departed her life on sunday, December 12, 2021.

Cora Lee was educated in the Baltimore City Public School system.

Cora lee loved spending time with her family and friends she likes to dance, sing and...

Dec 12, 2021

The season of our beloved, Robert Lee Wright, began on November 15, 1940 in Varnville SC. Robert was born to the late Lee Wright of Claxton Ga., and the late Mary Aletha Wright of Varnville, SC.

Robert exchanged this life for his eternal reward on December 12, 2021. Robert was 1 of 5 children created from the...

Dec 10, 2021

LAWRENCE EDWARD WHITAKER SR., was born on July 29, 1945. He was the fifth of eleven children born to Martha and Joseph Whitaker Sr. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Baltimore City College in 1963. Lawrence enlisted in the US Army in July 1963. He rose to the rank of Sargent and earned the National Defense...

Dec 8, 2021

CATHERINE MARIE MOORE, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 3:00pm, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 79 years of age. Catherine loved the loved the Lord! She was a dedicated member of the faith at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church  for over 37 years. Catherine was the daughter of the late...

Dec 5, 2021

Dora was born on April 2, 1945 to parents Ledonia and Weldon Harrington in Rockingham N.C. She received her education in the Baltimore City School System. She retired from Johns Hopkins Hospital after 37 years of employment. Numerous friends who affectionately knew her as Grandma loved her. Dora loved enjoyed laughter, fun, and spending time with family. Her feisty...

Dec 3, 2021

Waverly Arthur Alexander Jr. the son of the late Waverly Arthur Alexander Sr. and Jacqueline L. Brooks born on April 7, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland. He peacefully gained his wings on December 3, 2021.

Waverly was affectionately known as Alex. Alex received his education at Patterson high school. He shortly after became a special security for many...

Nov 29, 2021

SHAWAN “TWEETIE” ANISE CAMPBELL, daughter of David Campbell and Jacqueline Boydner was born on May 19, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland. Shawan affectionately known as “Tweetie”, departed her short life on November 29, 2021 after a brief illness.

She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System, a graduate of Patterson High School in 2004 and...

Nov 27, 2021

Nellie Ruth Johnson was born in Whiteville, North Carolina to the late Waylan Burt and Minnie Scott Burt.

She received all her education in Whiteville, North Carolina.

Nellie relocated to Baltimore in the 1950’s. She met Wayne Jesse Stephens Sr. and from that union she had two sons. Then she met Benton Watkins and from...

Nov 16, 2021

JEFFERY LAMONT THORNTON, was born to the late Calvin Leon Thornton and Sykes Grizzell Long on August 12, 1971. He departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Jeffery started his life in Newport News, VA, and later moved to Baltimore where he attended Johnson Square Elementary School. In 2010 Jeffery received Christ and was baptized....

Nov 15, 2021

Dolores M. Foster was born on September 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, the firstborn to the late Dennis and Mary Foster. On November 15, 2021, God called her home. Dolores received her formal education in the Baltimore City Public School system. At this point she would start her love of reading and the color purple, this would very quickly...

Nov 14, 2021

Jarod Peewee Lawson was born to Michelle Lawson and the late Marlowe Taylor in Baltimore MD on October 19, 1988. He departed his life suddenly after a lengthy illness. Peewee received his education at Harbor City High School. He also earned his certificate for fiber obtics.

Peewee would say ma I cook better than you, Peewee had...

Nov 10, 2021

BETTIE DEMETRA TOOGOOD, daughter of the late James Luther Sr., and the late Eunice James, was born on February 9, 1947, departed this life on November 10, 2021. Bettie was the fourth out of five children.

Bettie received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System; her career began at Misty Harbor Coat Factory, where she...

Nov 6, 2021

Ardena Marilyn Myers Johnson, daughter of the late James and Vera Myers was born February 3, 1938. After a brief illness, Ardena went from labor to reward on November 6, 2021.

Ardena was born and raised in the 1600 block of Abbott Street. Though it was a small street, it was truly a village that raised the...

Nov 3, 2021

Michael Anthony John, born in St. George’s, Grenada, West Indies on March 14, 1951. He was born to the late Stephen and Louisa John, and preceded in death by his rst wife, Delys; his sister, Theresa Campbell and brother, Deryck John.

He received his education in Grenada, West Indies and went on to be a mason by...

Nov 1, 2021

The heavenly father saw the need for a special spirit to grace the Earth. He sent forth the blessing of Lessie M. Dower to the late, Ocie Murphy, Sr., and the late, Maydelle Hill on May 5, 1935, in Coosa County, Alabama.

Lessie was educated in the Alabama School System where she completed the 11th grade. Before...

Oct 30, 2021

Ralph Marshall  was born February 21, 1942 in Valdosta, Georgia to Earl Marshall, Sr. (deceased), and Sally Marshall.  God carried him home on October 30, 2021.  We will never forget his loving smile and his generous spirit.  He is with God now, and we will cherish the love we shared forever.  Your Family!

Oct 30, 2021

Gwendolyn Elaine Melvin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Gilchrist Center, Towson, MD. Born on July 23, 1926, in Spotsylvania County, VA she was the daughter of the late Rev. Chinor H. Coleman, Sr. and Gertrude Guss Coleman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Atlanta Collick and her brother, Chinor H. Coleman,...

Oct 29, 2021

JAMES M.H.GRAY, May 27th 1948, Baltimore MD, son of Mary F. Gray and Henton Gray from North Carolina.

James aka as Butch passed away on October 29, 2021 at the age of 73 after a courageous battle of Heart disease, surrounded by loved ones will strive to honor his memory by living their lives to the fullest....

Oct 23, 2021

Charon Marcella Douglas was born on September 4, 1970, to Mary Ann Jordan and the late John Douglas. She was called home after a lengthy illness.

Charon received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Charon accepted Christ at an early age.

Charon was very passionate about making sure others were happy. She...