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Vida B. Carter-Wilson
Feb 6, 2025
Vida B. Carter-Wilson, affectionately known as Momma Vida was born in St. Kitts West Indies on March 12, 1939.
As an only child who wanted a big family, she decided to make her own when she met George Duncan. She was blessed with six children from that union.
After struggling to survive on a small...
Valerie Holcombe
Feb 5, 2025
Valerie Holcombe was born in Aireys, Maryland on November 4, 1934 to the late Cardell and Maime Stanley. She received her education through the Dorchester County Public School System. She graduated from Maces Lane High School class of 1954.
Upon graduating she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Nursing school and became a Nurse’s aide. Valerie...
Arnold C Mitchell
Feb 3, 2025
KYOSHI” Arnold Cornell Mitchell was born on June 26, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the middle child of Edward Mitchell and Pearl Mitchell Evans. Arnold departed this life peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Affectionately known as “Arnie”, he grew up in East Baltimore and graduated in 1967 from Dunbar High School....
Ruth E Hopkins
Jan 20, 2025
She Was Born June 16th, 1949, in Baltimore Maryland, at 4:18am. At the John Hopkins Hospital to her mother Julia Tates and Her Father John Graham.
She received her education in the Baltimore City Public School Systems.
She worked different jobs in her life but her most high achievement was working in the Baltimore City ...
Edna B. Abram
Jan 17, 2025
EDNA ABRAM, 86 gained her wings on January 17, 2025 due to complications from heart disease. Born on June 28, 1938, in East Baltimore to the late Moses and Lessie Fitzgerald, she was a fraternal twin affectionately know as "Sista Abram."
She married her late husband, Arnell Abram Sr., on March 17, 1956, and together they had...
Lois A Neal
Jan 17, 2025
Lois Annette (Butler) Neal, daughter of the late Sallie Butler and Louis Butler. She departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:03PM from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Annette, as she was a affectionately known by her family and friends.
She received her education in the Baltimore City School System graduating from...
Wallace George
Jan 17, 2025
WALLACE ("HAPPY") GEORGE beloved son of the late Learle and Boyd George, was born March 12, 1940 in Darlington, South Carolina. He received his education in the Darlington County School System. He departed this life on January 17, 2025.
Wallace left his southern home to take on new adventures, including starting his own family in the "Big...
Doris L. Carter
Jan 16, 2025
DORIS L. CARTER, born on December 27, 1944 to the late Claudine Poole and Lafayette Sherrad in Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 in her beloved hometown. She was a vibrant person known for her warm spirit and love for life.
Doris dedicated many years of her life as a belt worker for Proctor...
James F. Hawkins Iii
Jan 14, 2025
James Franklin Hawkins III, as known as “Bubby,” was born on October 22, 1964, in Chestertown, MD, to the late James and Claudette Hawkins Jr. He was the only son of five children. James was raised in Grays Inn, MD, surrounded by a loving family. James, a firm believer in God, a dedicated husband, a loving father and grandfather,...
Raymous Little
Jan 9, 2025
RAYMOUS LITTLE, 60 yrs. old of Baltimore, MD transitioned January 9, 2025, peacefully at Howard County Memorial Hospital. Raymous entered this life, January 23, 1964, he was the son of the late Clarence Little, Jr. and Lucille Honeyblue, Baltimore, MD. Raymous lived out his life in Baltimore, MD. He enjoyed reading, traveling and had a profound love for gospel...
Runette Taylor
Jan 7, 2025
Runette Taylor was born to the late Leon and Lizzie Bell Davis on January 7, 1935 in Wrightsville, Georgia. After a lengthy illness Runette transitioned to her heavenly home on her birthday, January 7, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior. Henceforth, there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord himself shall give...
Carl L Staples
Jan 4, 2025
CARL LEON STAPLES SR., a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and Godfather, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025.
Carl was born February 4, 1963, in Baltimore, MD. at City Hospital to Charlie and Doris Staples. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Grace Baptist Church;...
Charles E Dickerson
Jan 1, 2025
CHARLES DICKERSON, was born October 13, 1940 to the late Ethel Lee Williams and James Dickerson. Charles received his education for Baltimore City Public School System. Charles love the Lord and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church of the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Keene where he was dedicated and paid his tithes faithfully.
Charles gave his...
Sammie L. Clowney
Jan 1, 2025
SAMMY LEE CLOWNEY, son of Dorothy Clowney and the late Samuel Lee Clowney, Sr. was born on January 14, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his formal education in the Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Patterson Senior High School in June of 1978.
Sammie started working at a very early age. He was employed by...
Gary "Skip" Carter
Jan 1, 2025
GARY ANDERSON CARTER, the oldest of three boys, was born on February 23, 1966 to the late Anderson Carter and Bonita L. Wheelton. He departed this life on January 1, 2025.
Gary attended Baltimore City Public Schools.
Gary was loved by all who knew him.
He leaves with fond memories, on e sister,...
Anastasia M. Gaines
Dec 26, 2024
ANASTASIA GAINES A.K.A. ANN by everyone was born and raised in Trinidad on April 15th, 1960 and gained her wings on December 26th, 2024 at her home in Baltimore MD. which she shared with her loving husband. She was the daughter of Theophilus and Gwendolyn Flavanny Spencer (deceased).
She graduated from Point Fortin Senior Secondary High School...
Thelma D. Priester
Dec 22, 2024
THELMA DELORES PRIESTER was born on October 29, 1940 to the late Madeline Pratt and Henry Priester in Baltimore, Md. She departed this life peacefully on December 22, 2024.
She received her education through Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School. Upon graduation Thelma began working at Church Home Hospital as a...
Jacqueline T. Austin-Thomas
Dec 19, 2024
JACQUELINE THERESA AUSTIN THOMAS, was born on December 7, 1953 and departed this life suddenly in the early morning hours of December 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband David Thomas; her parents, Samuel J, Austin and Evelyn M. Mason and her brothers Ivan and Larry.
Jackie gave her life to Christ at a...
Edwin P Moody
Dec 13, 2024
Edwin Phillip Moody, son of the late Edward Grant Moody and Elnora Evans Moody was born on August 7, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. On December 13, 2024, God saw fit to call Phillip home and grant him his Heavenly wings.
Phillip, affectionately known as “Phil” or “Mood O” grew up in the Coldstream, Homestead and Montebello communities....
Frances L Lecount
Dec 13, 2024
Frances Louise LeCount, daughter of the late George Rueben and Alice Caple Harris was born on January 15, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland. Frances entered into eternal peace and rest on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Frances was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools.
She was employed by the University of Maryland Hospital as a Dietary...
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