Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home
Zelda Diggs
Dec 24, 2019
ZELDA DIGGS, daughter of the late George and Esther Diggs, was born on February 22, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland ("Cookie" as she was affectionately known by family and friends). After a lengthy illness, Cookie departed this life on Tuesday December 24, 2019. Through it all, Cookie fought a good fight.
Cookie received her education in the Baltimore...
Betty L Huggins
Dec 21, 2019
BETTY LEE HUGGINS, daughter of the late Matthew Huggins, Sr. and Annie Mae Huggins, was born July 1, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. Betty was the fourth child of ten children, eight of who proceeded her in death. After a sudden illness, Betty departed this life on December 21, 2019.
Betty received her formal education through Baltimore City...
Eric L. Swann
Dec 16, 2019
Eric L. Swann affectionately known as “Bill” is the son of the late Leroy Koonce and Gertrude M. Swann was born on July 7, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He suddenly departed this life on December 16, 2019. He received his education in Baltimore City and was employed by Johns Hopkins Hospital for many years and he also worked for...
Barbara J. Simms
Dec 14, 2019
Barbara Jean Simms, fondly known as Jean by family and friends was born on September 15, 1945 to the late Abraham Simms and Rosa Simms Dixon (nee Carter) in Baltimore, Maryland. She wanted to remain in her home with the help of family, friends, and the Gilchrist Hospice Program. She transitioned peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly...
Darrell Burrell
Dec 13, 2019
Darrell Antonio Burrell, the beloved son, was born May 22, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland to Mildred Wilson and the late Dennis Burrell. He quietly slipped away from us and was called into eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Darrell known to many as “Silly Rabbit” received his education in Baltimore City Public School graduating from Patterson...
Dennis "Wayne" Davis
Dec 7, 2019
DENNIS WAYNE, as he was affectionately known, was the only child of Larry and Gerdie Davis.
Wayne was born on September 24, 1959 and raised in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Wayne was educated in Baltimore City and Baltimore County and graduated from Woodlawn Senior High School class of 1977 in Baltimore County.
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William C Gatling
Dec 7, 2019
William Chester Gatling, known as "Gat", was the son of John & Lucille Gatling who was educated in Baltimore City Schools. In 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army and served 3 years. He was employed at Bethlehem Steel for 30 years and retired soon after.
He married Barbara Thomas McGlotten on his birthday, May 23,...
Lorraine E Booker
Nov 28, 2019
LORRAINE E. BOOKER daughter of the late Nathaniel Moore and Ethel Elam was born on July 16, 1932 in Roanoke Virginia. She departed this life on November 28, 2019 after a lengthy struggle with her illness.
She received her education and Diploma at Lucy Addison High School in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the youngest of seven children....
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...
Harold J. Goods
Nov 18, 2019
Harold J. Goods was born September 12, 1946 to the late Royster and Virgie Goods in Baltimore, Md. On November 18, 2019 he was called home to eternal rest.
Harold was the beloved brother of (15) brothers and sisters, (13) of them whom preceded him in death, Alfonso, Albert, Eddie, George, Joseph, Alglen, John, Eligher, William, James,...
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...
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