Obituary Listing

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....

Jun 4, 2018

Richard Taylor son of the late alfred and Marie Taylor was born on July 8, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Richard Taylor entered the gates of Heaven on June 4, 2018 at Gilchrist Hospice.

Richard (Ricky), received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools.

While growing up at a young age, Richard (Ricky) watched...

Jun 1, 2018

BRIAN MAURICE AUGINS, SR., son of Vernon and Elna Augins was born January 27, 1963 in Baltimore Maryland. He departed this life on June 1, 2018.

Brian received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. As a teenager, he began working with Olgesby Movers which transitioned to Dutton Movers. In his later years. he was...

Jun 1, 2018

John D. Murdock was born on March 17, 1945 to the late Clara Louise Murdock-Walker. He was raised by his grandparents Louis & Marty Murdock. God called his son home on June 1, 2018 due to sudden illness.

Murdock who was also known as "Coach", "Big Murt", and to his immediate family, "Poochie". He received his education...

May 24, 2018

G.O.A.T. a.k.a Andre C. Barnhardt "Coach" was born on November 5, 1949 to the late Dorris Viola Barnhardt and Charles Young Sandius in Mecklenburg, NC. He departed his life on May 24, 2018.

He received his education in Baltimore City Elementary Public School. Fredrick Douglass High where he was an honor roll student throughout his high school...

May 22, 2018

Home going and Victory Service “1938 Joyce West Goods 2018”

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, God called our beloved mother and grandmother home. She was born April 15, 1938 to the late Frances and Jack Williams. She was an only child.

She went to school in New York City. She graduated from Central Commercial High...

May 19, 2018

Michael W. Wilson, affectionately known as “POP” is the son of Ola Wilson and John Hamm, whom both preceded him in death.

Pop attended Baltimore City Public Schools. After high school he became employed at Smith’s Transfer, in his later years he worked part-time at Murry’s. Pop enjoyed spending time with his grand and great grandchildren until...

May 18, 2018

Edith R. Kess, daughter of the late William and Nellie Thomas, was born on October 1, 1925. She departed this life on May 18, 2018 after a brief illness.

Edith attended Baltimore City Public Schools and later graduated from Cortez Peters Black Business College Vocational School. She worked for the Baltimore City School System and Lane Bryant...

May 10, 2018

JAMES “JIMMY” MCKINLEY ROBINSON, JR., son of the late James and Queen Robinson, was born on May 4, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on May 10, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

He received his education from the Baltimore City Public School System, and after high school he enlisted in the United States Army. Jimmy...

May 8, 2018

JORDAN LEON DESHIELDS was born on November 20, 2001 to Gary A. Deshields II and Nichole Johns-Deshields in Baltimore, MD. He was the second child of four children. Jordan suddenly departed this life on May 8, 2018.

Jordan was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, where he thrived and was often a Center for Talented...

May 6, 2018

Mr. Hulin Johnson Sr. was born on August 12, 1930 in Halifax, North Carolina. The son of the late Tillman Johnson and Della Lockett. He departed this life after a short illness on May 6, 2018.

He received his education in the public school system in Tillery, North Carolina. In his early 20’s, he left North Carolina...