Lemuel Arthur Lewie, Jr., was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1919 to Dr. Lemuel A. Lewie, Sr. and Mrs. Ophelia McDaniel Lewie. His father graduated from Howard University Dental School in 1907. His father was the first black dentist to have an office on Main Street. He was raised with his two sisters: Vivian […]
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Baltimore City Radio Show Host, Community Activist and Pastor, Rev. Dr. St. George I.B. Cross Dies
For Immediate Release Contact: Christy Baldwin- 443-838-0664 christyjoystewart@gmail.com Outspoken, dedicated and trailblazing community leader, political activist and pastor, Rev. Dr. St. George I. B. Crosse passed away on August 7, 2019. He was 79 years old. He battled Dementia and died from complications of the disease at the Woodholme Gardens facility in Pikesville, Maryland. Rev. […]
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Celebrating a ‘Hart’ Filled with Life and Love
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Special to the AFRO When family and friends gather July 17 to celebrate the life that blessed them so much, they’ll remember in concert Deacon Filmore W. Hart, the man with a heart that just couldn’t stop loving. “He had a great love for life and an overwhelming zeal to live […]
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Dr. Irving Spear Hamer, Jr., Leader In Urban Education
By AFRO Staff New York, New York. June 3, 2019 — Dr. Irving Spear Hamer, Jr., (January 6, 1946 – May 4, 2019) a tireless innovative advocate for elevating school performance through revamping the infrastructure of the education system, fair school funding and, using analytic tools to evaluate and predict student outcomes transitioned on Saturday, […]
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PRIOR OBITUARY
Joseph Cecil Pryor, Sr. was born June 4th 1950 to the late Rollen H. and Annie Mae Pryor, the 4th child out of eight. He graduated from Edmondson High School in 1968. He got a job with the Post Office right after graduation, soon after he enlisted in the Army in the same year. He […]
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Pastor of Ray of Hope Baptist Church Dies
By AFRO Staff The Rev. Charles M. Franklin Jr., pastor of Ray of Hope Baptist Church in Northeast Baltimore, died of a heart attack at Union Memorial Hospital. He was 47. He died after presiding over regular Sunday morning services at Ray of Hope Church on Sunday, Feb. 10. Rev. Franklin was born in Stamford, […]
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Services for Beverly Evans Johnson
Beverly Evans Johnson, sister of Dallas mega pastor Tony Evans died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 20 in a local Baltimore Hospital. Beverly Evans Johnson, sister of Dallas mega pastor Tony Evans. (Courtesy Photo) A native Baltimorean, she was the administrative assistant for Bishop Marcus Johnson, pastor New Harvest Ministries. In addition to Dr. Evans, she is survived by her husband James Johnson; her father Arthur Evans; brother, Maurice Evans and a […]
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Homegoing Services for Mack B. Simpson Jr.
Mack B. Simpson Jr. Homecoming services for Mack B. Simpson Jr. begin with a viewing, 5 to 8 p.m., Jan. 23 at St. John’s AME Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21217. The service of celebration will be held 7 p.m., Jan. 24, at Union Bethel AME Church, 8615 Church Lane, Randallstown Md. 21133. […]
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Genesta Lane, 97, AFRO Founder’s Great Granddaughter
Genesta Elizabeth Lane passed away peacefully in her sleep at Augsburg Lutheran Village, Nov. 12 at the age of 97. She was born on March 28, 1921 in Baltimore, MD to Harry Gilbert Jr. and Genesta Jenkins. She had two brothers: Harry Leon Gilbert and George D. Gilbert. She attended Douglass High School and later […]
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Services to be Held for Baltimore Minister, 83
New Christian Memorial’s senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Walter Bronson, Jr., died October, 8. He was 83. Born August 24, 1935, in Walkula, North Carolina, Rev. Dr. Bronson moved to Baltimore in 1961. (Courtesy Image/New Christian Memorial) Prior to his arrival in the city, Rev. Dr. Bronson served the 82nd Airborne, “The All-American” division. He also […]
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Christopher Byrd, Son of AFRO Board Director, Dies at 48
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO Christopher Lawrence Byrd, a carpenter and avid participant in Baltimore’s community life, died unexpectedly on Sept 28. He was 48. Byrd was a devoted member of the Muslim faith and holistic life practitioner. He was also a loving son, brother and uncle, lifelong bachelor and faithful friend who gifted […]
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In Memoriam: Charlotte Marshall Perry
By AFRO Staff Charlotte M. Perry, a long time Baltimore educator, died September 5 at the age of 93. The cause of death was not disclosed. Born in 1923 to the late Cyrus W. Marshall, Sr. and Elizabeth H. Marshall. Her brother, Cyrus W. Marshall Jr., and sister, Elizabeth H. Marhsall preceded her in death. […]