Obituary Listing
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Diana Cates
Nov 24, 2019
DIANA CATES, was born to the late Novella and George Cates on February 20, 1951. In Baltimore, MD. After a lengthy illness she departed this life on November 24th, 2019. Diana was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools. She then met the love of her life Harrison Boardley, out of that union produced Harrison Boardley Jr. and Barbara A....
Shirley A. Gill
Nov 21, 2019
SHIRLEY ALBERTA GILL, beloved daughter of the late Robert Smith and Picolar Smith, was born on January 28, eleventh born of twelve children. On Thursday, November 21, 2019, she departed this earthly life and went home to be with the Lord following a brief illness.
She received her early education through the Baltimore Public School System. She...
Mary E Jackson
Nov 14, 2019
Born on June 16, 1918 in Drivers, Virginia, Mary Evelyn Jackson, departed on November 14, 2019 at Patapsco Valley Center Nursing Home in Randallstown, Maryland. She was 101 years old.
Mary Evelyn, the daughter of the late Caroline Elizabeth Jordan Jackson and Howard Jackson, attended the Florence Grade School, where she completed the sixth grade. Her dream...
Donnell Brockington, Jr.
Nov 13, 2019
DONNELL AURICE BROCKINGTON, JR. son of Deonna Perry and Donnell Brockington Sr. was born on July 3, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland. He transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 9:04 pm. Affectionately known as "Man-Man" and "Nell" to his family and friends, he accepted Christ at a very young age attending Saint Joseph Free Will Baptist...
Stanley Johnson
Nov 11, 2019
Stanley Johnson, son of the late Rebecca and George Johnson, was born November 21, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on November 11, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Stanley is preceded in death by his sister Barbara and brother Steve.
He received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools. After completing his education, he became...
Michael L. Bessick
Nov 8, 2019
MICHAEL LEON BESSICK, was born June 15, 1951 to the late Bernice and Harry Bessick. He unexpectedly departed his life on November 8, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Cromwell Center, at the age of 68, where he was cared for the last year of his life. Michael graduated from Baltimore Public Schools.
Michael was a devoted father who...
Margaret D Baylor
Nov 8, 2019
Margaret Dorothy Baylor (Mom as we call her), born Margaret Dorothy Smith on February 25, 1930 departed this life on Friday November 8, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was fortunate enough to do home hospice until the end. Margaret was the widow of the late Benjamin Franklin Baylor II who preceded her earlier this year. They shared 75...
Carolyn T Whitener
Nov 2, 2019
An amazing woman, CAROLYN THELMA WHITENER, was born on February 23, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. Affectionately known as "Grandma", she was the middle daughter of the late Mr. Edward Chapman and Mrs. Lorraine Chapman. To those who knew her, she was mommy's little girl.
Carolyn was introduced to the lord at Faith Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD....
Rosa D Mason
Oct 31, 2019
AND THEN THERE WAS ROSA…
Rosa Squire Mason was born October 31, 1936 in Gaston (Northampton County), North Carolina to the parentage of Valve and Bernice Squire. She was the ninth of nine children.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE…
Rosa joined the Gaston Baptist Church at an early age where she remained...
Gwendolyn D. Scott
Oct 26, 2019
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Creator of all life, the Majesty of all things known and unknown. The gate keeper of your children. On Saturday October 26, 2019 you choose to call home, your beloved child, your creation Gwendolyn Dori Scott. Through the gates of Heaven after facing a lengthy illness.
Gwendolyn Dori Scott...
Donald L. Allen Sr.
Oct 22, 2019
DONALD LEE ALLEN, SR. was born on February 8,1951, the fourth of five children of the late Elizabeth Covington Allen and Fred Allen, Sr.
He received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools at Columbus Elementary #99, Booker T. Washington, and finally at Douglass Senior High School.
His employment began early in his life...
Martha L. Leggette
Oct 16, 2019
MARTHA LEE LEGGETTE, was born to the late David and Maggie Hines in Halifax County, North Carolina on November 20, 1935. She departed this life on October 16, 2019 at 3:22 am at Mercy Medical Center. She received her formal education from the Halifax County Public School System.
Martha and her first husband James Edward Smith Sr....
Amayah I. Charles
Oct 14, 2019
Amayah Ivori Charles, daughter of Allison Makell and David Charles, was born at 8:34pm on September 11, 2000, at University of Maryland hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Amayah departed from this life on October 14, 2019, after a tragic accident.
Amayah was a faithful friend, a loving and devoted daughter, a committed big sister, and an excellent student....
Michael L Anderson
Oct 13, 2019
MICHAEL LOUIS ANDERSON, beloved son of Gladys Anderson Avery and the late Louis Leonard Ringgold was born on January 12, 1957. He departed this life after a lengthy and painful illness on October 13, 2019.
He received his education from the Baltimore City Public School System. He furthered his education at Ayers Institute and received several Certifications...
Louise C Johnson
Oct 13, 2019
LOUISE C. JOHNSON, was born August 12, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. After a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses, Louise, surrounded by family passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019. Louise was born to Elmo and Elizabeth Lawrence,who both preceded her in death. Louise was one of ten children. Elmo Lawrence, Jr. (deceased), Ruth Jefferies, Mable Bracey (deceased), Mayso Lawrence...
Rosie L. Campbell
Oct 6, 2019
ROSIE LEE CAMPBELL, was born on May 31, 1942, to the late Elsie Thomas Campbell and Raymond Campbell, Jr., in Lancaster County, Virginia. Rosie received her education in the Lancaster County School System and later received her high school diploma from Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore, MD.
She joined New St. John Baptist Church in Kilmarnock,...
Walter Hampton
Oct 4, 2019
WALTER LOUISE HAMPTON, was born October 16, 1946 to the late Melton Hampton Sr. and Alease Hampton. He suddenly departed this life on October 4.
Walter affectionately called "Skip" was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools. He was later drafted to the Army and served in the Vietnam War for four years. After returning to the states,...
Seth Morton
Oct 3, 2019
On October 3, 2019 early in the morning an Angel came and took Seth on his final journey. Seth Morton was born on July 7, 1980 in Baltimore Maryland to Sheila P. Morton and Cecil Morton who he fondly referred to as Chrissy and Mutt.
Seth was a member of St. Phillips Lutheran Church and was baptized...
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