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Priscilla R. Johnson

Priscilla R. Johnson

Dec 8, 2025

PRISCILLA REBECCA JOHNSON, was born on April 7, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in West Baltimore and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. She married William T. Johnson in 1964 and became a homemaker.

Having lost her mother at an early age, Priscilla understood the need for children to have a supportive and nurturing environment in which to live...

JoAnn Poole

JoAnn Poole

Dec 3, 2025

JOANN POOLE, born Joann Scott August 23, 1957 to her late parents Georgia Scott and Sammual Scott in Baltimore, Maryland. 

She leaves to remember her, daughter Morgan Grifith; sister in Christ, April Powers; godchild, Ashley Mathews; fourteen first cousins, second cousins and third cousins; first cousins, Diane Rollings, Brenda Goodman and Katie Saltus; second cousins, Tiffany Queen, Tierria Queen, Bryon Dixon,...

Jerkins E. Elam Jr.

Jerkins E. Elam Jr.

Dec 3, 2025

As the son to the late Isabelle and Jerkins Ellis Elam Sr., I ,Jerkins Ellis Elam, Jr. has been called from labor to rest to join them. I have been a loving husband to my beautiful wife Yolanda Nixon Elam and have dedicated myself to the trucking business for over 50 years. I was blessed to share my life’s journey...

Florence A. Burton

Florence A. Burton

Dec 1, 2025

Florence A. Burton was born on April 25, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland to Rose Etta Diggs. On Monday, December 1, 2025, God in His infinite wisdom and tender mercy called her from labor to reward, welcoming her into eternal rest. From an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and devoted her life to walking in...

Melvin R. Peace

Melvin R. Peace

Dec 1, 2025

Today we celebrate the life of Melvin Roy Peace, the son of the late Iris Peace and William Lawerence. After a lengthy illness he departed his life on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2:43AM at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital. 

Melvin gave his life to Christ at a young age. 

He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Employed at McCormicks...

James C. Taylor

James C. Taylor

Nov 30, 2025

JAMES CURTIS TAYLOR, the son of the late James and Luetta Taylor. Curtis was born on November 22, 1928, in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Curtis was the oldest of five children.

He was fondly known to his family and friends as "Pops", Curtis, Mr. Taylor, or Taylor. He loved going fishing. hunting, working on cars, and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed...

Vernon C. Dorsey Augins

Vernon C. Dorsey Augins

Nov 23, 2025

VERNON C. DORSEY AUGINS, was born on March 23, 1944 to Marquerite Francis Gray and the late George Dorsey, Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland.

In the early morning of Sunday, November 23, 2025, Vernon Courtney Dorsey Augins with his wife and grandson Dony'e by his side, transitioned from his earthly life to external life after a lengthy illness.

Vernon received his education in...

Deborah V. Jester Banks

Deborah V. Jester Banks

Nov 16, 2025

Debra Virginia Jester-Banks, daughter of the late Myles Berkley Lewis and Geraldine A. Jester was born on August 31, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland. She peacefully departed this life after a brief illness on November 16, 2025.

Debra received her early education in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Northwestern High School in 1973. During her time there, she participated...

Angela Yvette Dobson

Angela Yvette Dobson

Nov 15, 2025

                                                       Angela Yvette Dobson

June 17, 1949 a star was born. Angela Yvette Dobson (aka Mommy, Nana, Momma Angie, Angie) was born the second of five children. Born to Phyllis Dean and Willam Hatten Sr....

Bevely D. Chapple

Bevely D. Chapple

Nov 10, 2025

Bevely Demetris Chapple was the youngest daughter born to the late Irene Branch and Jack Branch Sr. on April 29,1960, in Ahoskie, NC.

She was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Patterson High School. She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant / Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Dedicating her life to caring for Others. 

Bevely married...

Norma Will

Norma Will

Nov 10, 2025

Norma McCullough was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 12, 1946, to her parents Eddie and Marie McCullough.

Norma attended Baltimore City Public Schools and grew up in the heart of East Baltimore on Preston Street with her parents and siblings. During her teenage years, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved listening to music, dancing, and...

James E. Century

James E. Century

Nov 9, 2025

JAMES E. CENTURY, affectionately known as James Dancing Machine Bron Century entered the world on April 2, 1950, to the late Irene and Cleveland Century in Bishopville, SC. He received  his education through the public school system in Bishopville and later attended Job Corps in Maryland. Throughout his life, James took on various construction jobs, but his true passion lay...

Eltwana K. Richard

Eltwana K. Richard

Nov 8, 2025

ELTWANA RICHARD was born on December 17, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Brenda (Richard) Johnson and the late Earl Sanders. As the eldest of four children, she guided her siblings with steadfast love, strength and devotion. After a long illness, Eltwana peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

From a young age, Eltwana embraced her Christian Faith, accepting Jesus...

Anina A. Brown

Anina A. Brown

Nov 8, 2025

Anina Antoinette Brown, affectionately known as “Nina,” was the first-born daughter of the late Horace and Maxine Brown. She was born on February 27, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland and peacefully departed this life on November 8, 2025.

Anina’s life was one filled with love, dedication, and purpose. From an early age, she displayed an unwavering commitment to family, faith, and service....

Merlyn J. Starks

Merlyn J. Starks

Nov 7, 2025

MERLYN JEAN STARKS was born on March 16, 1952, to Dan and Lovelle Oliver in Salisbury, North Carolina. The family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, when she was three years of age.

Merlyn received her education through the Baltimore City Public Schools System and later continued her studies to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

In 1969, Merlyn was united in marriage to the...

Joshua N. Pierce-Morris

Joshua N. Pierce-Morris

Nov 4, 2025

Joshua Nathaniel Pierce-Morris was born to Kimmie W. Morris and Marshell (Tina) PierceMorris on February 24, 1996, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Joshua was called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2025.

At an early age, Joshua accepted Christ and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Marshall F. Prentice.

Joshua was educated...

Carlton E. Smith Sr.

Carlton E. Smith Sr.

Oct 18, 2025

A substantial man, Carlton Eugene Smith Sr. was born December 15,1957, to the late John Morgan Smith and Alice Mae Walker-Smith of Emporia, Virginia. Carlton entered into his forever home on October 18,2025 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Carlton loved the Lord with all of his heart. He also loved to be around family and friends. Carlton was...

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