Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Calvin B. Scruggs Funeral Home
Gerald Diggs
Apr 6, 2019
GERARD KEITH DIGGS, son of the late George and Esther Diggs, born July 15, 1959 in Baltimore, MD; departed this life on Saturday April 6, 2019.
He was affectionately known as Rod by family and friends. He received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and furthered his education some years later.
Rod...
Andre T Pollard
Apr 5, 2019
ANDRE TYRONE POLLARD, the son of Taliaferro E. Thompson and Doris Smith-Clifton, was born March 6, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He went home to be with our Lord on April 5, 2019 after a lengthy illness of bladder cancer.
Andre, better known as Dray and/or Egghead, received his education from the Baltimore City Public School System. He...
Alfred L Avery
Apr 3, 2019
ALFRED LEE AVERY was born to the late Catherine and Leroy Avery on Tuesday, June 24, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. He was the 3rd born of eleven. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. In 1975, Alfred married Victoria Avery whom preceded him in death.
Alfred had been employed by various businesses including alongside...
Earlie A. Mills
Apr 3, 2019
EARLIE A. MILLS,better known as "Ash" was born on August 12, 1933 in Halifax, NC. He departed his life peacefully on April 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Early was educated in Nash County Public Schools in North Carolina and as a young boy, he worked on the farms until he decided to become a truck...
Dorine Jones
Apr 2, 2019
DEACONESS DORINE JONES, was born on December 17, 1937 to the late Edna and Roy Liverman in Edenton, North Carolina. Dorine received her formal education through the Edenton Public School System.
Deaconess Dorine attended Nazarene Baptist Church. She then became a member of New Friendship Baptist Church for over 30 years. There, she served as an usher...
John “Rainer” Jordan
Mar 31, 2019
JOHN REGINALD JORDAN (affectionately known as Rainer) son of the late John Louis Jordan and Cordelia Jordan was born on March 6th, 1939. He departed this life on March 31st 2019, after a lengthy illness.
He received his education at Dunbar Senior High School and graduated in 1958. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1961...
Ziahir J. Parker
Mar 27, 2019
Ziahir Jamari Parker, son of Shana Lewis and James Parker was born November 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Md. He departed this life on March 27, 2019 after a sudden tragedy.
His short time here on earth with us left a tremendous effect on those who knew him. Even those who didn’t know him. Just to hear the...
Mary Verzell Williamson
Mar 23, 2019
Mary Verzell Jeffers Williamson was born on February 23, 1929 to the late Cornwallis Jeffers and Mary Abbott in Roxboro, North Carolina. She was the fourth child of six children born to this union.
The Jeffers family moved to Baltimore in the early 1940’s . At the age of twelve Verzell joined the Faith Baptist Church, confessed...
Paula D. Parker
Mar 20, 2019
PAULA DENISE PARKER the daughter of Beverly Mae Parker and the late George Augustus Parker was born on October 25, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on March 20, 2019 after a short illness.
She received her education in The Baltimore City Public School System. After completion, she became employed at the Bakery Express, where...
Elvona J. Spriggs
Mar 17, 2019
ELVONA , was born to the late John Singletary and Corrine Spriggs in Baltimore, MD, on April 22, 1959. After a short illness, she was called home on March 17, 2019.
Boo-Boo as she was affectionately known, was given that name by her adopted parents, Bernice and the late Ashley Barber.
She was educated in...
Ruth M. Cornish
Mar 17, 2019
Ruth Maria Cornish, daughter of the late Joseph and Maggie Cornish, was born on June 14, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland.
On Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 the Lord decided to pluck from His garden one of His precious roses to take home. As a devoted Catholic, Ruth faithfully attended St. Francis and St. Alphonsus Church.
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Elmo Lawrence Jr.
Mar 14, 2019
Elmo Lawrence, Jr. was known by many as Moose, but his grandchildren called him "Pop". Elmo was born in on July 31,1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Elmo Lawrence Sr. and Elizabeth Lawrence. He departed this life on March 14, 2019 at Franklin Square Hospital after complications with a surgery. He received his education in the Baltimore City...
Michael Joynes
Mar 12, 2019
MICHAEL DEMETRIUS JOYNES, the 5th of 7 children of the late Frances and Robert was born on June 5, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. Time surrendered to the eternal purpose of God and after a brief illness. he was called home to the Lord on March 12, 2019.
Michael, affectionately known as "Meat," received his education at New...
Rev. Otis Richardson, Jr.
Mar 12, 2019
Rev Otis Richardson Jr. was called home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his residence in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 88.
Rev. Otis Richardson Jr. was born on May 13, 1930 to the late Odis (not a typo) Richardson Sr. & Lou Anna Curry-Richardson in Prince George Co., Templeton, Va....
Virgil Neal
Mar 12, 2019
VIRGIL NEAL, was born on January 23, 1938 to the late Doris Love and Vernon Handy in Baltimore, Maryland.He was one of five siblings.
Virgil received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. For the majority of his life, he served gracefully and with great joy in the food service industry until his health began...
Dwayne L. Cook
Mar 9, 2019
DWAYNE LEE COOK loving and devoted son of the late Ruth and Jasper Cook. He introduced his family with his presence on July 11, 1957. Leco as he was affectionately called was loved by all who knew him.
Leco was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System where he was part of the first graduating class...
Shawn L. Harlee
Mar 2, 2019
Shawn LeMar Harlee entered this world on July 7, 1971 to his mother, Evon Alexander and father Larry Harlee. at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
His education began at the St. Katherine School in East Baltimore. He then attended the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and graduated in 1989. While in high school, Shawn met...
George Baker-Bey
Feb 22, 2019
On February 22, 2019 “God” called a wonderful man home for his eternal rest. George Baker Bey was born on June 29th, 1928 in O’Brien Florida. He was the son of the late Theodore Preston and Estele Nivens. George received his formal education in the Florida public schools. After graduation he moved to Virginia to be with other family...
Shawn D. Holmes
Feb 21, 2019
Shawn Damien Holmes, son of the late Wilbert Holmes and Yvette Beadles was born on June 3,1982 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on February 21st, 2019 after a brief illness. He graduated from Aberdeen Senior High School in Aberdeen, Maryland. While attending Aberdeen High School he was a part of the Junior ROTC, the Horticulture Club, the...
Sherran Fowlkes
Feb 20, 2019
Sherron "Bunny" Fowlkes the oldest daughter of the late Thelma George and Nathaniel Williams, born on April 8, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland.
She departed her earthly life on February 20, 2019, after a lengthy illness.
Sherron was a lifelong member of St. Veronica's Catholic Church of Cherry Hill.
Bunny as she was affectionately...
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