Clayton C. Stansbury Jr., retired dean of Morgan State University’s (MSU) Honors College, died Aug. 30 at age 93. Funeral services will be held Sept. 16 at the MSU’s Murphy Fine Arts Center.
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Roslyn Chandler Wood, devoted educator and community pillar, dies at 96
Roslyn Chandler Wood, a devoted educator, cultural advocate, and lifelong Baltimore resident, passed away on July 17 at age 96. Family, friends, and community members gathered July 24 to honor her legacy of service, excellence, and empowerment during a heartfelt celebration of life at St. James Episcopal Church.
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Doris Cole: Remembering a bright light
Doris Cole is remembered as a radiant, graceful woman whose unwavering love, deep faith and joyful presence touched everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength and inspiration.
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Rev. Willie E. Ray: A life of service remembered
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to the AFRO On Easter morning, April 20, the Reverend William Edward Ray, beloved founder of Save Another Youth, Inc. and the Baltimore Coalition to Stop the Killing, took his final flight and entered eternal rest. After more than 50 years of tireless ministry, fierce advocacy, and unwavering love for his community, […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Anna Williams, matriarch and former federal employee, dies at 95
Dorothy Anna Williams is remembered as a gracious and vibrant matriarch whose warmth, charm, and adventurous spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she embraced life fully—from her decades-long career in public service to her later years filled with travel, card games, and cherished family moments.
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Obituary: Former judge George L. Russell Jr., founding chairman of Reginald F. Lewis Museum, dies at 96
George L. Russell Jr., a trailblazing jurist and civic leader who became the first African American to hold several key legal positions in Maryland, has died at the age of 96. As the founding chairman of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, he played a pivotal role in securing its funding and establishing it as a beacon of Black history and excellence.
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Former AFRO editor-in-chief Anthony McCarthy dies March 16 after long battle with kidney disease
Baltimore mourns the loss of Anthony McCarthy, who passed away on March 16 after a battle with kidney disease. A respected figure in Baltimore’s media and political circles, McCarthy was a journalist, broadcaster, political strategist, ordained minister, and dedicated community leader.
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Obituary: Claude Edward Hitchcock III, renowned Baltimore attorney, to be memorialized March 7
Claude Edward Hitchcock III, a respected Baltimore attorney, died at the age of 81, and his life will be celebrated on March 7 at the March Life Tribute Center.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
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Former Baltimore lawmaker Melvin Stukes laid to rest
Melvin L. Stukes, a former Baltimore City councilman and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was remembered for his dedication to his community and his commitment to public service at his homegoing services on Oct. 8.
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Randolph Edwin Abrams, former Social Security Administration exec, dies at 74
Randolph Edwin Abrams, a retired executive of the Social Security Administration, died peacefully at age 74 after a career of exemplary service to the public and a life of leadership and dedication to his church.
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Lydia W. Mussenden, 104; mother, leader, soror
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.