Lydia W. Mussenden, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Links Inc. and the Pierians, passed away in Baltimore at the age of 97, leaving behind her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Category: Obituaries – Baltimore
Remembering the life and legacy of Margo McKay
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Feb.6,, Margo Marquita McKay passed away at the age of 77. She was born on Oct.9, 1946 in Baltimore to her parents, […]
Rodney Orange Sr. dies at age 81
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Rodney Orange Sr., born Aug. 23, 1942, passed away suddenly Feb. 15, 2024. “He had health challenges,” said his wife of 63 years, Catherine […]
Funeral arrangements announced for Eugene D Byrd Jr, DDS
February 2, 1943 – February 22, 2024 With sadness, we acknowledge the passing of the husband of Laura Phillips Byrd, a member of the AFRO Board of Directors. Dr. Byrd, […]
Dr. Jerry Seals, infectious diseases specialist, passes away after battle with Alzheimer’s disease
By Special to the AFRO Jerry Seals, MD quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Oct. 13. He was born on Nov. 1, 1946 in Laurel, […]
Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., son of Henrietta Lacks
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. […]
Celebrating the Life of Reginald Haysbert Sr
Dreamlife Worship Center | Friday 29, 20234111 Deer Park Road, Randallstown, MD 21133Family Hour: 11:00am | Memorial Service 12:00pm The Haysbert Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be […]
Shirley M. Branch Delly, former nurse at Sinai Hospital, dies at 94
Shirley M. Branch Delly, affectionately known as “Nurse Branch” and one of Baltimore’s first generation of Black nurses to work at Sinai Hospital on W. Belvedere Ave., died peacefully at […]
Dr. Samuel Billups, former principal of Walbrook Senior High, dies at age 92
The Baltimore City educator and former principal of Walbrook Senior High School died on June 12. Arrangements for Dr. Samuel Billups are as follows: June 23, 2023 Union Baptist Church 1219 […]
Tanya Christine Parajardo, daughter of Mildred Harper, dies
By Special Release It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tanya Christine Pajardo of Randallstown, Md. who transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on May […]
Diana L. Gibson dies at 82 years old
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was 82 years old. Diana Rita […]