Obituary Listing

Jul 19, 2018

It is with great regret and sadness that our family announces the passing of our Matriarch, Barbara Ann Vandraus, on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Barbara was born in Queen Anne’s, Maryland to the late George and Mary Lee on May 19, 1941.

Barbara became an ordained minister at Highway Christian...

Jul 15, 2018

On July 15, 2018, BENJAMIN THOMAS GRAY, SR.departed this world after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 6, 1932 in Surry, Virginia to Joshua and Maude Gray.

Ben was the fourth youngest child of nineteen. he was educated in the Virginia Public School System. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and served for...

Jul 8, 2018

On Sunday Morning July 8, 2018 with her family at church together, JoAnne E. Harris Simpson was transitioned to the Heavenly Choir. Her transition was done her way, with her family at church together, praising the Lord.

Born the first child of the late John Huff and Louise V. Huff, JoAnne was always the protector, supporter and...

Jul 5, 2018

Wallace DeShazo, born to Ruby and Alexander DeShazo on May 10, 1938. He departed this life on July 5, 2018 after a brief illness.

Wallace well known by everyone as Tabu attended Dunbar High School- He was a member of the Track Team and School Band.

He served in the Marines from 1953-1957. After is...

Jul 2, 2018

JOYCE C. CAMPBELL passed away on July 2, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Joyce was born February 22, 1970, in Jamaica, New York. She attended Jamaica High School in Jamaica, New York. Joyce continued her education and graduated from Saint Mary's Hospital for Children with a certificate in childcare. Joyce relocated to Martinsburg, West Virginia in 2001 where...

Jul 2, 2018

Frances Marie Vinner Caldwell Harris was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. The eldest of three children born to Frank Vinner and Velma Mary Jacobs. She was married to Minister Terry L. Harris. On July 2, 2018, Frances Marie Vinner Caldwell Harris heard the call and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

At...

Jul 1, 2018

Omari Antoine Forrester was born July 8, 1986 to Antoinette Forrester and Thomas Parks Jr. On Sunday, July 1, 2018, God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only take the best.

Omari better known as "O" was...

Jul 1, 2018

Warren Baxter Gregg, born to Williemae Gregg and the late James Kimbrow on January 5, 1952 in Baltimore, Md. Peanut was called home suddenly on Sunday July 1, 2018.

Peanut affectionately called by everyone that knew him, received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools System. Peanut was a man that knew a little bit about...

Jun 26, 2018

Shirley Mae Thomas Taylor, was born to the late William Hollis and Doris Hollis Watson in Centerville, Maryland on June 8, 1937. Shirley gained her wings on June 26, 2018.

Shirley was educated in the Centerville Public School System. Shirley left the Eastern Shore at an early age. Shirley married the late William Randolph Thomas, Jr. and...

Jun 23, 2018

DEACON LEONARD LESTER MARTIN, JR, son of the late Leonard L. and Katie R. Martin was born on October 8, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended St. Francis Xavier and Kenwood High School, later receiving a certificate of graduation from Lincoln Technical Institute.

Deacon Martin married Margie Holley on September 2, 1968 and from this union they...

Jun 22, 2018

Jasper Vines Jr. son of the late Jasper Vines Sr. and Laura Bell Vines was born on January 2, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida. On Friday, June 22, 2018. God called Jasper home to rest.

Jasper received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and worked short term jobs in the east side community. At an...

Jun 22, 2018

Marion E. Brickhouse, daughter of the late Fred Barnes  and Katherine Elizabeth Mason, was born on December 6, 1932 in Baltimore, MD. She departed this life on June 22, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

Marion had three loving sons that preceded her in death: Allen Murray, William Massey, and Andre Ward Sr.

Marion married the...

Jun 19, 2018

Pamela Diane Watkins, the eighth of nine children born on April 10, 1959 to the late Patsy R. Hamlet and Mark Watkins.

Pamela or “Pam” as she was more affectionately known, was a happy child who immediately grew an interest and desire for athletics and sports. Pam was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated...

Jun 18, 2018

Helen C. Taylor, daughter of the late William Miller and Magnolia Miller, was born October 5, 1928, in Sparrows Point, Maryland and departed this life on a June 18, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Helen spent her younger years in Meherrin, Virginia where she received her early education. She later moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she continued her education...

Jun 17, 2018

ARSONIA DEGRAFFENRIED, affectionately known as "Mama Sonia", departed this life on June 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 30, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to Beatrice and Willie DeGraffenreid of Chester, NC.

Sonia accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a faithful servant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and...

Jun 12, 2018

Transitioned from this earthly home into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 12th 2018.

Delores was born on December 27th, 1932 to the late Lucille Hewitt and Joseph Hayward. She was the youngest of her two siblings, Myrtle Lipscomb and Vernon Hewitt, who preceded her in death.

Delores was born lil’ ol Delores Hewitt, and was...

Jun 11, 2018

Jasmine T. Pierce-Morris was born to Kimmie W. Morris and Marshell (Tina) Pierce-Morris on February 6, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jasmine was called home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

Jasmine at an early age accepted Christ and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Marshall F. Prentice. She went on to fellowship at...

Jun 8, 2018

Larry Maxwell was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Ellen L. Bryan and Samuel L. Maxwell. After a lengthy illness he was called to glory on June 8, 2018.

Larry was raised in Sparta, North Carolina by his late grandparents Leonard and Mamie Bryan, Pop Paw and Mom Maw as he called them. He received...

Jun 6, 2018

In the cool of the evening, on June 6, 2018, God called our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather and friend, Robert Redfearn home.

ROBERT LEE REDFEARN was born February 18, 1925 was the eighth child born to Thomas Edward and Hattie Redfearn in Chesterfield, SC. From his parent's union, 18 children were born in which 11 survived....

Jun 6, 2018

Andre' Steven Roberts was born on August 13, 1957 to Fannie Mae and the late Berley Roberts Sr. He was the second youngest of seven siblings; Pamela English and Sharon Martin preceded him in death. He departed this life suddenly on June 6, 2018.

Andre' attended the public schools of Baltimore Maryland, graduating from Southern High School....