Caroline Street

On August 12, 2008, MARISA. Memorial service will be held Friday at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street. Family will receive friends 10:30 A.M., Service to follow at 11 A.M.

Gone are the plywood-covered door and windows that never seemed to keep the vacant house sealed very long. Gone too is the gaping hole where the first floor should have been — a dungeonlike pit where police say a 13-year-old girl was raped one night last fall as she walked home. Now a new porch light hangs from the brick facade, just above a metal mailbox. Inside, the transformation unfolds room by room: Hardwood floors cover a rebuilt first level, cherry-finish cabinets hang in the kitchen, and the three bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms feel brand-new.

On November 2, 2005, COY, devoted husband of Lillian Gradison. Visitation at Memorial Baptist Church, 1311 N. Caroline Street, on Monday, November 7, from 4 until 7 P.M. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at First Apostolic Church, 27 S. Caroline Street from 10:30 until 11 A. M at which time funeral service will begin. Arrangements by CALVIN B. SCRUGGS FUNERAL HOME.

Joseph Charles "Shorty" Thompson, a retired printer who had been an active member of Centennial-Caroline Street United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, died Feb. 9 of complications from gastric surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He was 79. The son of a truck driver and a homemaker, Mr. Thompson was born and raised in East Baltimore. When he was 14, he was hit by a streetcar, which caused a loss of hearing in one ear and partial amputation of a foot. "He made many trips to the hospital and went through a lot. However, he'd run and play with his sisters and brothers and never let it become an impediment to him," said a daughter, Joanne Thompson Kess of Woodlawn.

On November 2, 2006, THELMA. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Friday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends at Memorial Baptist Church, 1301 N. Caroline Street on Saturday at 10 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Memorial Baptist Church, 1301 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21213.

On March 17, 2004 DEACON RAYMOND E., devoted father of Robert Edmonds, he is also survived by four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Betts Funeral Home, 1129 N. Caroline Street, on Monday 1 to 7 P.M. Mr. Demory will lie in state on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street, where family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M., followed by funeral services.

On July 7, 2003; DAVID; beloved husband of Ella Neal. Father of two children; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Betts Funeral Home, 1129 N. Caroline Street on Thursday 1 to 7 PM. Mr. Neal will lie instate on Friday 10 AM at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street, where family will receive friends from 11 to 11:30 AM, followed by Funeral Services. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery.

On March 21, 2005, EVA J.; devoted mother of Donald, Herbert, Barbara, and Brenda. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Betts Funeral Home, 1129 N. Caroline Street, on Monday, 1 to 7 P.M. Mrs. Pulliam will lie in state on Tuesday, 9:30 A.M. at St. Phillips Lutheran Church, 501 N. Caroline Street, where family will receive friends, 10:30 to 11 A.M., followed by funeral services.

On December 13, 2007, DOROTHY; beloved mother of Vanessa, Stephanie, Sonia, Regina and Keith. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one special cousin, Mildred and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Betts Funeral Home, 1129 N. Caroline Street on Wednesday 1 to 7 P.M. Mrs. Pullen will lie in state on Thursday, 10 A.M. at Zion Baptist Church, 1701 N. Caroline Street, where family will receive friends 10:30 to 11 A.M., followed by funeral services.

Gone are the plywood-covered door and windows that never seemed to keep the vacant house sealed very long. Gone too is the gaping hole where the first floor should have been — a dungeonlike pit where police say a 13-year-old girl was raped one night last fall as she walked home. Now a new porch light hangs from the brick facade, just above a metal mailbox. Inside, the transformation unfolds room by room: Hardwood floors cover a rebuilt first level, cherry-finish cabinets hang in the kitchen, and the three bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms feel brand-new.

On December 6, 2009, MICHAEL EDWARD DORSEY Family will receive friends at the Wylie Funeral Home P.A., 638 N. Gilmor Street, on Monday from 4 to 8 P.M. Service will be held Tuesday, December 15th, at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 Caroline Street, 10:00 A.M. wake, 10:30 funeral. Interment immediately following.

On October 3, 2009, NANCY J. DAVIS; loving mother of Cynthia Potter, Teresa Davis Watkins, Gloria and Stephen Davis; devoted sister of Frances Thompson and Claude Williams. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Friday after 8:30 A.M., where the family will receive friends from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. The family will also receive friends on Saturday at First Apostolic Faith Church, 27 S. Caroline Street at 11 A.M., followed by funeral services at

On September 23, 2009, DOZIER B. ALFORD. Friends may visit at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue on Wednesday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 A.M.

On August 22, 2009, DORIS E. BYRD NELSON. On Thursday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (East), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM. On Friday, Mrs. Nelson will lie in state at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11 AM with services to follow. Inquiries to (410)433-7500.

On July 16, 2009 THEODORE ROOSEVELT SATTERFIELD former employee of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Loving father of Clarice Shopshire; also survived by other family and friends. Visitation on Tuesday at the Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home, 2222 W. North Avenue 3-8 p.m. Further visitation with the family at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow.

On May 20, 2009, DENNIS J., SR. Friends may visit the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Monday 10 AM to 5 PM and Tuesday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The family will receive friends at Zion Baptist Church, 1700 N. Caroline Street, on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM.

On December 8, 2003; LAURA HARDY. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Friday after 8:30 AM. The family will receive friends on Saturday at 1st Apostolic Faith Church, 27 S. Caroline Street at 11 AM, followed by Funeral Service at 11:30. See www.marchfh.com

On August 5, 2004, SHIRLEY E. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Avenue on Tuesday 2 to 8 P.M. The family will receive friends at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 1437 N. Caroline Street on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Mass at 11:30 A.M.

On February 7, 2009, HELEN LYNCH "Cakie"; beloved daughter of Doris Weatherbe. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11:30 AM at Zion Baptist Church, 1701 N. Caroline Street. Arrangements by the family-owned March Funeral Home.