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Minor, Helen Bernice
HELEN BERNICE MINOR, was born December 8, 1938 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late William Leon Grimes and Marie Elizabeth Holland Grimes. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
Bernice (also affectionately known as "Deace") was educated in the public schools of Harford County. She was united in holy matrimony to Elmer (Beady) Minor on April 12, 1955. From this union three children were born.
She worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground prior to transferring to the Perry Point Veterans Administration Medical Center. After over 34 years of government service she retired in 1977.
She was a faithful and lifelong member of the Union United Methodist Church, Aberdeen, Maryland where she served on the usher board and the senior choir. Bernice was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for 30 years of service from the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association of Maryland, Inc.
Bernice was a past member of Charlton-Miller VFW Post #6054 Ladies Auxiliary and Susquehanna Temple #196 (Elks). One of her greatest pleasures was shopping on the home shopping Channel, QVC.
Bernice leaves to cherish her memory; a loving and devoted husband, Elmer Minor, Havre de Grace, Maryland; two sons, Allen Andre Minor and his companion, Teresa Pounds, Abingdon, Maryland and Michael Anthony Minor, Sr., Havre de Grace, Maryland; and one daughter, Peggy Annette Minor and her companion, Matthew Brown, Aberdeen, Maryland; one sister, Jeroline Elizabeth Lewis and brother-in-law, John C. Lewis, Havre de Grace, Maryland; one brother, Leon Charles Grimes, Havre de Grace, Maryland; four grandchildren, Nicole Minor, Linnea Rock, Laneisha Brown and Michael Minor, Jr.; four great grandchildren, DaShawn Valentine, Travier Davis, Tyron Bowden, Nyrek Smothers; two uncles and two aunts, Veron and Barbara Holland, New York, New York, Peter Jenkins, Aberdeen, Maryland and Lessie Holland, Kanapolis, North Carolina; one godson, Brad Menefee and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She also leaves to mourn three "special friends"; Doretha Francis, Lillian Bowen and Lois Smith.
Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday March 3, 2010 at Union United Methodist Church, 700 Old Post Road, Aberdeen, MD, where family and friends may call starting at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
Maye, Joe
Joe Maye was born August 2, 1942, to the late Ted Maye and Aggie Dee Mixon in Georgiana, AL. He departed this life at home surrounded by his wife, Quinsanna, and his loving family on December 5, 2010 in Aberdeen, MD.
Joe, affectionately known as Mr. Joe and Pop-Pop, received his early education at Mt. Zion Jr. High School in AL. He relocated to Maryland and began a rewarding career in construction and concrete pipe fabrication. He worked for Lock Joint, Price Brothers and Old Castle corporations for over thirty years before retiring in August 2008. Even in retirement he continued to rise early and set about a purposeful day working on his car, lawn, or mentoring his son-in-laws and grandchildren.
Joe was scheduled to get baptized at an early age, but suffered the loss of his mother the night before his baptism. Later, as an adult, he was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in 2007 at Gospel Tabernacle First Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of Bishop Harry Lee.
Joe is best remembered for his caring nature, magnetic personality, and "don't sweat the small stuff" approach to dealing with challenging situations. He could often be found drinking a cup of coffee and reminiscing about the good old days with anyone visiting the house, in McDonald's or passing his way. He cherished his Alabama roots and prior to his illness drove with "Anna" back to Georgiana to visit with his family.
From the moment he learned of his failing health, Joe held fast to the goal of "living a little longer" and committed to doing whatever it took to win the battle against cancer. When asked how he was feeling, Joe routinely responded, "I feel pretty good, " and never complained during his illness. He left us all in awe as he made it a point to thank each person for their acts of kindness, show of concern, and prayerful intercession on his behalf.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Quinsanna; son, Curtis (Detroit) and daughter, Alice Marie (Detroit); daughters, Tonya (Sanford) Fisher and Katina Maye, children, Cynthia Lilly, Connell Lilly, Curtis Lilly, Stephainrey (Scott) Edwards; sisters, Ester M-Cheatheam and Barbara Jean Woods (AL), and brother Cleve Smith (AL); one nephew, Terrell Cheatheam (AZ); eight grandchildren, Nikki, LeeLee, Jay (Cocoa), Kia, Shana, Dey, Raekwon, and Tommy and two great grandchildren, Tyj and Mia (Little Momma); life-long friends Carolyn Johnson and Frank Gandy, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Saturday December 11, 2010 10a.m.-12p.m. at Gospel Tabernacle Church, 330 Superior Street, Havre de Grace, MD, where funeral will start at 12p.m. Burial will be at Berkley Cemetery, Darlington, MD.
Bates, Mary E.
MARY ELIZABETH GOVANS BATES was born on March 2, 1923 to the late Clinton and Clara Govans in Jarrettsville, Maryland. She departed this life on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation, Bel Air, Maryland.
Mary received her education at Federal Hill elementary School in Rock, Maryland. She was united in holy matrimony to Dabney Bates.
Mary was employed by Govans Manor and became a domestic worker later in years. Mary was a very fun loving person, daughter and sister. She always enjoyed singing gospel music. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary U.A.M.E. Church, Aberdeen, Maryland.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory; brothers, Charles, Sr., Jehu Sr., and wife Berniece; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death her husband, Dabney Bates; sisters, Viola and Susie; and brothers, James, Elmer, Clarence and Josh, Sr.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 3, 2010 at Mt. Calvary U.A.M.E. Church, 123 Mt. Calvary Church Road, Aberdeen, MD. Burial will be private.
Worthington, Harold M.
HAROLD WORTHINGTON was born on December 20, 1932 to the late Samuel and Elaine Worthington in. Mt. Vernon, Maryland. He peacefully went home on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Perry Point Veterans Medical Center, Perry Point, Maryland.
Harold was educated on the Eastern Shore in the Public School System and later received his GED. Harold joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1953. He was member of the St. James A.M.E. Church, Green Street in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
On December 22, 1979, Harold was united in holy matrimony to Nancy E. Akins.
Harold was employed as an Oysterman on an Oysterhead Line Boat. Harold was a loving friend, uncle, brother and most of all husband. He enjoyed fishing, riding his 3 wheeled bicycle. He enjoyed food and he especially loved cherry pie and chocolate cake. He also enjoyed harassing is old friend Phillip Fickens.
He leaves to cherish his memory; a loving wife, Nancy Worthington, Havre de Grace, Maryland; 1 brother, Lawrence (Cheryl) Worthington, Edgewood, Maryland; 1 Goddaughter Trusha Sheppard; and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday June 18, 2010, 10a.m.-11a.m. with the funeral starting 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 615 Green Street, Havre de Grace, MD. Burial will be in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD.
Jenkins, James A.
James Arthur Jenkins, Sr. was born on February 11, 1928 in Havre de Grace, Md. to the late Augustus Jenkins and Florence Jones Jenkins. He had three brothers, four sisters and was educated in the public schools of Harford County. He gave his life to Christ and was baptized on
March 11, 1945 at the Second Baptist Church, Havre de Grace, Md. under the pastorate of Rev. John B. Williams. He married Ruth Rose Jenkins, and they were the parents of four children. He joined the U. S. Army and served his country honorably. Following his discharge, he was employed by the
V. A. Medical Center, Perry Point, Md. until his retirement.
James (Pete, Peter) was an avid and skillful bowler with the Aberdeen Senior Citizens Bowling League. He especially enjoyed spending time with his lifelong friend, Bill Church, and the fellows at JP Chevrolet. He formed a special alliance with three other seniors in his apartment complex, and they became known as the "foursome." The highlight of his year seems to have been when he started attending Bible Study facilitated by the ministerial staff of Mt. Zion. There he bonded with Pastor James C. Williams, Sr., Min. Leroy Grayson and Min. Wilber Jackson who all helped him confirm his relationship with God. He had a special bond with his great grandchildren, and during holiday times and family get togethers, he would relive and share many childhood memories. He will be sorely missed.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Jenkins, Jr., his parents and his siblings, Ada Macon, Idella Beck, Sadie Grimes, Dorothy Grimes, Kenneth Grimes, Leroy Grimes and Leon Grimes. After a lengthy illness, he was called to glory on November 28, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Barbara Edwards, Edgewood, Maryland., Rochelle (Tyrone) Crawford, Salisbury, North Carolina and Deborah Schofield, Austin, Texas; daughter-in-law, Renee Jenkins, Lorton, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Tiffaney (Walter) Evans and Dadrian (James) Willis, Edgewood, Maryland., Derek Smart, Sacramento, California, Wesley Jacobs, Louisville, Kentucky, Alexis Poindexter-Jenkins and Ashley Boney, Lorton, Virginia, Rhakeea Horton and Keenan Horton, Salisbury, North Carolina and Valena Schofield, Austin, Texas; sixteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Margaret) Brown, Galax, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Stella Brown, Galax, Virginia and Clarissa Johnson, Havre de Grace, Maryland.; a host of nieces and nephews and two very special friends, William Church and Don Sowers.
Visitation will be held Thursday December 2, 2010 11a.m.-12p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Havre de Grace, MD where funeral will start at 12p.m. Burial will be 10 a.m. December 9, 2010 at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD.
Gibbs, Lillian Mable
LILLIAN MABLE GIBBS, was born on February 28, 1930 to the late Bill and Lillian (Banks) Perkins in Havre de Grace, Maryland. She departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Perryville, MD.
Lillian received her early education at the Colored School of Harford County in Maryland. She was preceded in death by a devoted husband of 24 years, Mr. James M. Gibbs; two loving sisters, Helen Perkins and Sarah C. Davis; one brother, Melvin Perkins.
Lillian leaves to cherish her memory; a loving and devoted daughter, Sarah; two loving stepsons, Charles Rumsey and Tyrone Jackson; two granddaughters, Adrienne Harris and Amber Morgan; one grandson in-law, Reny Harris; three great grandsons, Michael, Ryen, and Aiden Harris; cousins, Sarah, Helen and Frances; devoted friend, Margit ; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside service will be held 1p.m. Friday March 5, 2010 at St. James United Cemetery, Graceview Drive, Havre de Grace, MD.
Bowman, Roy Carter
Roy Carter Bowman of Denton, MD died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at the Envoy of Denton. He was 88 years old.
Born in Hillsville, VA, on March 10, 1922, Mr. Bowman was the son of the late Roy O. Bowman and Esther H. Gardner Bowman. He had moved to Ganey's Wharf near Harmony, MD at the age of 4.
Mr. Bowman was a Caroline County, MD farmer most of his life and liked to buy and sell farms. He was also a Supervisor at EI DuPont in Seaford for 43 years, retiring in 1984. He was a WWII US Coast Guard veteran and a member of the American Legion Caroline Post 29. He was also a member of the Choptank Ruritan Club and the Wayside Church of Christ and Christian Union near Denton.
Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace E. Bowman, whom he married November 4, 1944; two daughters: Sandra Lee Bowman Davis and her husband Richard of Salisbury, MD, and Jayne L. Bowman Lister and her husband Paul of Denton; one son, David Carter Bowman and his wife Amy of Denton; two sisters: Louise Johnstone of Florida and Janie Conner and her husband Francis of Portage, Mich.; 7 grandchildren: Eric Davis, Sean Davis and his wife Ali, Lacey Lister and Jeff Lord, David-Michael Bowman, Brad Bowman, Marshall Thompson, and Mickey Thompson; and one great grandchild, Leah Davis.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, August 23rd, at the Moore Funeral Home, P.A., 12 S. Second Street in Denton where friends may call one hour prior to the service.
The interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests for friends to send memorial donations to the Caroline Hospice Foundation, PO Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.
