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Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home


Amos S. Taylor Jr.

Amos S. Taylor Jr.

May 9, 2021

AMOS S. TAYLOR JR., affectionately known as Stan, quietly completed his earthly journey May 9, 2021. Stan was the son of Amos Sr. and Mary L. Taylor who both proceeded him in death. Stan was born January 12, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland. Educated within the Baltimore City School System, Stan graduated from Dunbar Senior High School in 1977. Throughout...

Ella N. Demby

Ella N. Demby

May 8, 2021

Ella Demby affectionately known as Mama was born on February 13,1929 through the union of the late John Henry and Kate Myers. She had nine siblings, John Myers Jr., Bernice Myers, Beatrice Chase (Myers), Betsy Johns (Myers), Jim Myers, Eugene Myers. All of whom has preceded her in death. She was married to the late Alexander Demby.

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Albert J. Matthews

Albert J. Matthews

May 6, 2021

NO OBITUARY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

May 5, 2021

NO PICTURE OR OBITUARY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Mary B. Ross

Mary B. Ross

May 4, 2021

NO PICTURE OR OBITUARY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Russell E Dandridge

Russell E Dandridge

May 3, 2021

On Monday, May 3, 2021 at Gilchrist Hospice Center, Russell was called home to be with his Lord and Savior after several years of declining health.

Russell was born on December 19, 1938 to Edward Marshall and Nannie Tyler Dandridge, in Goochland County, VA, and received his early schooling in that school system.

In 1950,...

Bernice Barber

Bernice Barber

May 2, 2021

Bernice Brannon, daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Brannon, was born on March 17, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland. After a brief bout of illness, she received her crown on May 2, 2021.

Bernice was educated in the Baltimore City Public School system. In 1964 she became employed at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she remained until her...

Tiny M. Curbeam

Tiny M. Curbeam

May 1, 2021

Tiny Mae Curbeam was born November 30, 1930 to the late great Sam and Sally Hymon. She was born and educated in Fairfield County, South Carolina.

Tiny began her career early on as a young child and remained in the hospitality field for over 60 years. In 1995 Tiny retired and remained the matriarch of our family...

Walter J. Jones

Walter J. Jones

May 1, 2021

NO OBITUARY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Donzella Faulkner

Donzella Faulkner

Apr 30, 2021

Donzella Faulkner, was born to the late Ethel Williams and Hudson Faulkner on April 28, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. On Friday April 30, 2021 surrounded by her family she quietly entered the world of eternal rest and peace.

Donzella received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She graduated from Dunbar Senior High School, earned...

Martha O. Williams

Martha O. Williams

Apr 28, 2021

MARTHA O. WILLIAMS, daughter of the late Jack and Florence Seward was born June 13, 1926 in Lawrenceville, Virginia. She transitioned on Wednesday April 28, 2021.

Martha affectionately known as Muma, Granny and Grandma Martha, gradated high school prior to moving to Maryland. In 1950 she married the late William Williams, Sr. and from that union three...

James "Squeakie" Robinson Jr.

James "Squeakie" Robinson Jr.

Apr 27, 2021

James W. Robinson Jr. son of James Robinson and Grace Lockett Robinson (both preceded in death); born October 21, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, went to Glory on April 27, 2021 at 2:41 pm. He was the oldest of eight children, and was preceded in death by four brothers Emanuel, Mark, Ludivic and Marcell.

James affectionately known as...

James E Ferguson Sr

James E Ferguson Sr

Apr 27, 2021

James Edward Ferguson Sr., affectionately known as Ed, son of Virginia Cousins, and Wesley Ferguson (who preceded him in death) was called home to glory on 4/27/2021.

Ed was born in Appomattox, Virginia where he was educated, until he entered the United States Army as a paratrooper, at the age of 17.

Upon returning from...

Tyrone E. Bowie Sr.

Tyrone E. Bowie Sr.

Apr 26, 2021

Tyrone Eugene Bowie Sr., the beloved son of the late Leon and Edna Mae Bowie, was born on August 15, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland. God received him back into his loving arms on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Tyrone received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 1974....

Robert Houston

Robert Houston

Apr 26, 2021

I am Robert Houston and this is my life. On November 13, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, a single, 21 year old African American female, “Verily Margaret Tucker”, gave birth to her first and only child. Rather than do something that would cause regrets later, and after much searching, my mother was able to find suitable foster parents to care...

Raymond N Purnell Jr

Raymond N Purnell Jr

Apr 21, 2021

Raymond Nathaniel Purnell Jr. affectionately known by his family as “Junie” and his friends as “Smooth” was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 23, 1948 to the late Raymond N. Purnell and Mildred E. Purnell (Roles). He departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

He was the brother of Paulette Dorsey...

Ellsworth Watts Jr

Ellsworth Watts Jr

Apr 19, 2021

Ellsworth “Man” Watts Jr., 54, of Baltimore, Maryland, father of Tavon Watts, Antonio Watts, Sr., and Tinesha Brooks; passed from this life on Monday April 19, 2021 in Baltimore, MD.

Born July 14, 1966 in Rosedale, Maryland to Ellsworth, Sr., and Jessie Watts. “Man” as he was affectionately known to those who loved him, was a good...

Michael J. Butler

Michael J. Butler

Apr 17, 2021

Michael John Butler was born on February 3, 1959 to the late John and Pearl Butler in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the youngest of five children. Michael was affectionately known as “Man”, “Mike”, and “Pop-Pop”. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School Systems. Michael attended Fort Worthington Elementary School, Hempstead Hill Junior High, and Paul Laurence Dunbar...

Duran M. Mccormick Sr.

Duran M. Mccormick Sr.

Apr 17, 2021

Duran Martice McCormick Sr. Sunrise on October 8,1963 to the loving Parents of George and Eva McCormick peacefully sunset April 17, 2021.

Duran received his education from Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Northern High school class of 1982.

Duran went on to pursue barbering which was a family trade following in his grandfather...

Klyee R Trice Sr

Klyee R Trice Sr

Apr 16, 2021

NO PICTURE OR OBITUARY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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