Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home
Joseph Swann
Jul 19, 2019
Joseph Swann, affectionately known as “Joe” was born on February 6, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland to Nancy Swann, raised by Lavinia Swann.
He departed this life suddenly on July 19, 2019.
He received his education from the Baltimore City Public School System. He held various jobs but the job he loved the most was driving...
William Z Brandon
Jul 17, 2019
WILLIAM ZANNIE BRANDON, affectionately known as "Bubbles or Buck" was born April 2, 1949 to the late John Thomas and Emma Brandon. The fourth born of twelve children. He departed this life on July 17, 2019 after a lengthy illness.
Bubbles received his education in The Baltimore City Public School System and later went to work for...
Harold T. Thornton Sr.
Jul 16, 2019
HAROLD THOMAS THORNTON, son of the late Harold Otis and Annie Ruth Thornton, was born on July 31, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8.
At the early age of four years...
Lauretta Glass
Jul 16, 2019
LAURETTA GLASS (Puddin, Mama L. Wheezy) was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 29, 1940 the daughter of the late Victoria and Postell Hardges. Lauretta was one of four siblings two of whom preceded her in death William and Thurl Hardges she was the only girl of three brothers.
On July 16, 2019, after a lengthy illness...
Amanda M Cunningham
Jul 16, 2019
AMANDA MAE CUNNINGHAM (nee Ervin), daughter of the late Esther Gross, was born on June 6, 1943 in Rockhill, S.C. Amanda was the oldest of three daughters; two preceded her in death, Emma Cureton and Dorothy Greene. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Amanda departed this earthly life on July 16, 2019.
Amanda received her education...
Vetrice L Green
Jul 14, 2019
VETRICE LAVERNE GREEN, daughter of the late Lula Louise Cohens Green and William Bibbians was born on October 29, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life after a brief illness.
Vetrice also known as "Lil Mama" and "Hattie Smoke Stack" received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. In her early years she met...
Doris M Lee
Jul 14, 2019
DORIS MAE JOHNSON LEE, was born to Edna (Brown) Johnson and Benjamin Johnson on May 29, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was raised as a young child in Turners Station. Doris was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools and was a graduate of the famed Paul Laurence Dunbar High School,...
William T Johnson
Jul 12, 2019
William Thomas Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Thomas Andrew Johnson and Lucille Anita (Hopkins) Johnson August 4th 1947.
Moving from Washington D.C. to Baltimore, MD at an early age William fondly known as “Billy”, received his education from Baltimore City Public Schools. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1967. While in school...
Wanda E. Whiting-Niazi
Jul 7, 2019
Wanda Evette Whiting was born October 10, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland to Catherine Simmons and the late William E. Whiting. She was called home to be with Lord Sunday, July 7th 2019.
Wanda was educated in the Baltimore City & Baltimore County Public School Systems where she was an athlete and became a track and field star....
Carlton Smith
Jul 5, 2019
CARLTON SMITH son of Naomi and Charles Patterson was born May 15, 1959 in New York, he departed this life on July 5, 2019. Carlton was most affectionately known as "Andy". Andy received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System, he later gained employment with Grey and Sons Constuction. Andy married Audrey McLean Smith on March 11,...
Luwana Chamberlain
Jul 5, 2019
Luwana “Lou” Streat- Chamberalin was born on February 9, 1933 to Tom and Fannie Johnson in Baltimore, Maryland was called home to rest on Friday, July 5th, 2019 at 7:47 p.m. after a long illness. Loving known as “Killer, Mama Lou, and Grandma Lou” she received her education from the Baltimore City School System and was a member of...
Robert Taylor
Jun 30, 2019
ROBERT ERIC TAYLOR, son of the late Alfred and Marie Taylor, was born February 23, 1961 in Baltimore, MD. He departed this life on June 30, 2019.
Rock as he was affectionately known as was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. He enlisted in the army where he served until 1978 and was honorably discharged....
James D Carter
Jun 29, 2019
JAMES DELEON CARTER, was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Briscoe and Dorothy Carter. James was educated in the Baltimore Public School system. While attending Jr. High, James had a paper route selling the Afro Newspapers; when he graduated to high school James worked part time after school as a produce clerk at the food Arama Super market....
Alfred Matthews
Jun 27, 2019
ALFRED MATTHEWS was born to the late Arthur Davis & Pauline Fair on March 1, 1954. He departed this life on June 27, 2019, after a lengthy illness with family by his side.
Fred, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System; graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 1973...
Willie "Bunny" Powell
Jun 27, 2019
Willie O Powell Jr. (or Bunny as he was affectionately known as), Son of the late Willie and Essie Powell was born August 8, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland. Bunny attended Baltimore City Public schools and later attend Job Corps where he learned and mastered the trade of photography. Taking pictures of family and friends became one of Bunny’s greatest...
Donte Martin
Jun 21, 2019
DONTE MARTIN, native Baltimorean, was the firstborn son born to Sherreice Johnson on January 11, 1987.
A graduate of Southern High School, Donte was one who demonstrated his love and devotion, as the oldest of four brothers and sisters, in his strong character; speech; his passion for dance; his cooking; and his ability to decorate.
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Tony A. Lawson
Jun 19, 2019
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Tony was the youngest of seven; he had three brothers which he looked up to. His brothers encouraged him to follow his dreams
Tony graduated from High School where he found an interest in Art.
Art became a very good talent of his, but he also enjoyed basketball, chess and...
Isabella Johnson
Jun 18, 2019
Isabella Johnson was born June 12, 1920 to the late Earl Purnell and Sadie Harmon, in Eastern Shore Maryland. She received her wings on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Six days prior she celebrated her 99 Birthday.
As a young girl, when the family moved to Baltimore she learned early the definition...
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