Arbutus

On January 1, 2009, LILYAN M. NOTTING HAM; dear mother of Edward B. Nottingham Jr.; also survived by two grandchildren, other loving relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday from 3-8 p.m. at THE JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222-26 W. North Avenue where there will also be a wake on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow. Interment at Arbutus Memorial Park

On December 12, 2007 ORVILLE (WHITEY) F. HAYS beloved husband of the late Marian; loving father of Phyllis, Susan and Daniel; cherished grandfather of William and Brian Griffin and five great-grandchildren; dear brother of Burl. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Interment to immediately follow in Loudon Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The American Heart Assoc.

On July 27, 2007, LILLIE MAE DEMORY. On Friday, Mrs. Demory will lie in state at 1st. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1142 N. Fulton Street where the family will receive friends from 10-10:30 A.M., with services to follow. Interment will be at Arbutus Cemetery. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On December 12, 2007 ORVILLE (WHITEY) F. HAYS beloved husband of the late Marian; loving father of Phyllis, Susan and Daniel; cherished grandfather of William and Brian Griffin and five great-grandchildren; dear brother of Burl. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Interment to immediately follow in Loudon Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The American Heart Assoc.

A physician from Arbutus was ordered yesterday to spend a year and a day in federal prison after he was found with pornographic images of children. Michael Sapko, 31, pleaded guilty in November to possession of child pornography. He could have received up to 30 months in prison from U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake. According to the plea agreement, an undercover Greensburg, Pa., police officer posed online as a 30-year-old female and contacted Sapko in May 2004. In online conversations, Sapko discussed how he had accumulated a personal collection of child pornography from the Internet, prosecutors said.

On January 10, 2007, MURIEL E. FOLKS; wife of the late Edward Folks; mother of Suzanne Remeikis; grandmother of Christopher and Jason. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 12 noon where funeral services will immediately follow. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On June 22, 2007, ELIZABETH DARGAN beloved wife of Ernest Dargan, mother of LaTonya Dargan and step-mother of Dorothy Dargan. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 27 at Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home, P.A., 2222 W. North Ave. from 3 to 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1000 W. Saratoga St. Thursday, June 28, Wake at 10:30, Service to follow. Interment will be at Arbutus Memorial Park Cemetery.

On August 18, 2007, Mother BETTIE MAE, loving mother of Larry D. Smith. Friends may visit at the Gary P. March Funeral Home, 270 Fred Hilton Pass on Friday from 12 noon to 7 P.M. Family will receive friends at the chapel on Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. with Homegoing Services immediately following. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

On December 8, 2007, PAUL JOSEPH. Friends may call at the CHATMAN- HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road on Wednesday, 5 to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends Thursday, 10:30 A.M. at the Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street. The funeral service will begin at 11 A.M. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

On August 8, 2007, ESTELLE VIOLA. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road, Monday, 1-8pm. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at The Huber Memorial United Church of Christ, 5701 York Road. The Funeral Service will begin 11 a.m. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

On October 31, 2009, WILLIAM "WILD BILL" S. MOSTAD. Devoted partner of Patricia. Husband of the late Patricia A. Mostad. Dear father of Adam. Brother of Eleanor Gorski. Also survived by many loving friends. Friends may call at the family-owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Wednesday from 10-12pm, where a 12pm funeral service will take place. Interment to immediately follow at Loudon Park Cemetery. Send condolences to www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com

Suddenly on October 16, 2009 Charles "Charlie" James Canter, A Memorial service will be held at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Thursday at 7 P.M. www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com

On October 4, 2009 AUSTIN HOLLIS, JR., former member of Masonic Howard Lodge #101. Beloved husband of Doris Hollis. Loving father of Richard Hollis and his wife Janet, Kelsey Roos and her husband Ron and Mark Hollis and his wife Cynthia. Cherished "Pop" of Jennifer Hollis, Suzanne Hollis and Austin Swanson. Friends may call at the family-owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus on Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M. where an 8 P.M. service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Howard Lodge #101, 5585 Levering Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21075.

On September 30, 2009, LARINA WILSON JOYNER, beloved mother of Rev. Douglas E. Wilson (Alroy Wilson) and the late Rev. Eddie Wilson (Bertha Wilson). Mrs. Joyner will rest at the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME P.A., 2222-26 W. North Avenue on Tuesday from 3 to 8 P.M. Wake at Fulton Baptist Church, 1630 W. North Avenue, on Wednesday from 10 to 11 A.M. when funeral service will begin. Interment at Arbutus Memorial Park.

On September 21, 2009, CARRIE SRUGGS. Survived by a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, from 3:30 to 8 P.M., at the Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue. Wake on Saturday, September 26, 10 A.M., at Pentecostal Church of the Deliverance, 4909 Harford Road with funeral service to follow at 10:30 A.M. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park Cemetery.

On September 13, 2009, THERESA of Baltimore, MD. Survived by husband, three daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one sister, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Estep Bros. Funeral Home, P.A., 1300 Eutaw Place, Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mrs. Johnson will rest at New Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1501 McCulloh St. Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Funeral to follow.

On September 6, 2009, JULIUS HOLLAWAY. On Friday, friends may call VAUGHAN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 4101 Edmondson Avenue, from 4 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, Mr. Crump will be interred at Arbutus Memorial Park at 10:00 A.M. Inquiries to 410-233-2400.

Suddenly on September 2, 2009, HARRIET H. PHELPS, survived by devoted cousins, godchildren, and friends. Friends may call Wednesday, September 9th from 1 to 7:30 PM at the Estep Brothers Funeral Home, 1300 Eutaw Place. Funeral services on Thursday at Wayland Baptist Church, 3200 Garrison Boulevard. Family hour 11 to 11:30 AM, with the funeral services to follow. Interment Arbutus Memorial Park.

Sadly on September 1, 2009, Sharon L. Gutkoska A Memorial service will be held at the Arbutus Town Hall, 1347 Stevens Avenue, Arbutus on Sunday at 4 P.M. with a celebration of her life following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236. www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com

On August 20, 2009, JENETTE BYRD (nee Allen); loving wife of the late LaGrande Byrd. Visitation at THE DERRICK C. JONES FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4611 Park Heights Avenue, on Wednesday, August 26, 2 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, August 27, Mrs. Byrd will lie in state at Huntington Ridge Presbyterian Church, Edmondson Avenue and Winans Way at 5 p.m. Family will receive friends at 6 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Interment Arbutus Cemetery on Friday, August...