Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home
Oveda Lynn Howard
Dec 29, 2020
Oveda Lynn Nelson Howard passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. She was born July 3, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to the late Jack and Lucille Nelson, and is survived by her loving sister Noan Locust and brother-in-law, Irvin Locust. Oveda was educated in the Baltimore Public School system, and a graduate of the Class of 1957 from Paul...
Rosalie C Spence
Dec 28, 2020
We celebrate the life of ROSALIE (Sowey) CORNISH SPENCE, born March 10, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland; the first born child of the late Grace Jackson Cornish and Edward W. Cornish. Rosalie was born at Johns Hopkins Hospital in East Baltimore. At a young age Rosalie was diagnosed with nephritis which caused her to be hospitalized for some of her...
Fentress R Nue
Dec 26, 2020
FENTRESS RICHARD NUE, the only child of the late Mary and Fentress Alfred Nue was born on November 28, 1935 in Whiteville, North Carolina. Time surrendered to the eternal purpose of God and after a lengthy illness, he was called home to the Lord on December 26, 2020.
Fentress, affectionately known as "Nue" or "Punky" received his...
Carl Tucker
Dec 18, 2020
On Friday, December 18, 2020, Carl, loving husband and father received his wings. He was 65 years old. Carl Tucker was born on August 3, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Matthew Elmore Tucker and Rosa Lee Marks.
He was preceded in death by his older brother, William Elmore Tucker.
Carl accepted Christ at...
James Davis
Dec 15, 2020
JAMES DAVIS was born to James Davis Sr. and Eva (Eaddy) Davis on December 6, 1929. He was preceded in death by his brother Barton Davis, son Jams Howard Davis Sr., daughter Hattie Mae (Queen) Davis and cousin Junior Boatwright.
James was educated in South Carolina and met Nanette Boatwright, love was in the air and two...
Mary L. Tennessee
Dec 14, 2020
On Monday, December 14, 2020, after residing in a rehabilitation and healthcare center since August 23rd, 2018, Mary (affectionately known as “Granny”) was called home to rest.
Mary Lucy Tennessee, beloved daughter of Joe Ben Powel and Bernice Lou Powel-Wyche, was born on May 13, 1930 in Greensville County, VA. From this union she had two sisters,...
Cheryl Peewee Rorie
Dec 12, 2020
Cheryl Denise Rorie affectionately known as “Peewee” was born to the late James and Beatrice Bell in Baltimore Md. on August 6, 1956. She peacefully departed this earthly life to join her heavenly father on December 12, 2020.
Cheryl attended Baltimore City Public Schools. She graduated from Edmondson High School. After graduation Cheryl attended the Strayer Business...
Nannie Mary Molock
Dec 9, 2020
Mary Molock, fondly called “Nannie”, was called home to rest on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was 89 years old. Born December 9th, 1932 in Galax, Virginia to Helbert Redd and Elizabeth Weens, Nannie was one of seven children: Lottie, Leana, Herbert, Charles, William and Estel. She grew up in the local church and quickly learned the power of...
George Cherry Jr.
Dec 4, 2020
Mr. George Cherry, Jr., age 75, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his love ones, following a two and half year battle with lung Cancer.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Martha Cherry-Daniels; his father, Kelly Jones; his daughter, Stephanie D. Cherry and Step-Daughter, Lisa M. Bright; his...
Pattie Mae Price
Dec 4, 2020
Pattie Mae (Wright) Price, daughter of the late Walter and Lucille Wright was born November 20, 1936. On December 4, 2020, God called his faithful servant home.
Pattie graduated from the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Junior/Senior High School in 1954. On July 2, 1960, Pattie was united in holy matrimony to the late William A. Price. From this...
Troy L. Robinson
Dec 2, 2020
Troy L. Robinson affectionately known as “Kill Roy”, son of the late Travis and Lucille Robinson, was born on November 01, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on December 02, 2020. Troy was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He graduated from Edmondson High School in 1988. Troy was a jack of all trades.
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James E Hampton
Dec 1, 2020
JAMES EDWARD HAMPTON, the son of the late Melton Sr., and Alease Hampton, was born October 15, 1937 in Baltimore City where he grew up in the 1700 block of Llewelyn Ave.
James received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. He was employed as a maintenance Technician in various apartment complexes.
He...
Lavan Melvin Iii
Nov 30, 2020
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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Lessie M. Dower
Nov 30, 2020
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...
Julia M. Briscoe
Nov 30, 2020
JULIA MARIAM WILLIAMS-BRISCOE, daughter of the late Marion Williams and Joseph Blakely was born in Washington D.C. on December 13, 1931. She was called home to glory on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 after a long illness.
She received her education in the Washington D.C. Public School System.
Julia and her mother moved to Baltimore Maryland...
Clarence A. Epps Sr.
Nov 30, 2020
Clarence Albert Epps Sr. aka Peanut was a caring father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born to John Epps and Alise Jones on July 31,1963 who preceded him in death. He left this world suddenly on October 1, 2021 at the age of 58.
Peanut loved spending time with his grandchildren and two dogs (Blue and...
Antoinette L. Dukes
Nov 30, 2020
Antoinette L. Dukes was born on Feb 24, 1967 at University Hospital to Henrietta Dukes and the late William M. Dukes in Baltimore Maryland. She spent her early childhood days in West Baltimore, where she was known as “Girl Toni '' who was the life of any party. She was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and...
Norman W. Foster
Nov 30, 2020
Norman Wyle Foster was born on December 7, 1939, in Fairfield County, South Carolina to the late Tom Foster and Mary E. Graves. After a brief illness, he departed this earthly life peacefully on August 22, 2021.
He received his early education in the public schools of Fairfield County, South Carolina. After moving to Baltimore, Maryland he...
Brenda E. White
Nov 30, 2020
Brenda Melvina Elliott White, 82, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021.
Brenda was dedicated to caring for all children. She often said that it was our responsibility to do right by the children we brought into this world. To that end, she worked for many, many years as a preschool teacher...
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