Darden

On February 9, 2006, LORENA DARDEN age 75, wife of the late William Darden for 52 years. Loving mother of one daughter Phyllis Ridley, six sons, Donald , John, William, Mark, Milton and Statin Darden, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, eight brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 17 at 11 A. M at King Memorial Park Chapel, 8710 Dogwood Road.

JOHNNIE JASPER DARDEN, JR., 71, a retired General Motors employee departed this life November 9, 2009 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C. Survivors include wife Nellie R. Darden, sons Johnny Fleming, Perez Darden and Demarcos Moore, daughters Cotrina Darden and Jacqueline Chavis, one brother, three sisters, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service and burial were held November 14th in North Carolina

On January 27, 2005 WILLIAM "Capt" DARDEN age 75, former Food Service Director at Baltimore City Jail, where he was employed for 32 years. William was born in Black Creek, NC., and graduated from Darden H.S., in Wilson N.C., he attended North Carolina A &T College, and he served in the US Army Signal Corp until his discharge in 1956. After his honorable discharge he moved his family to Baltimore, MD. William is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lorena Davis and seven children; Donald, Phyllis, John, William, Mark, Milton and Statin.

Jill L. Mottus, a marathoner who was a prominent member of the Baltimore running scene for more than 30 years, died of cancer March 21 at Roland Park Place. She was 71. Jill Louria Ross was born in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, N.Y. After graduating from high school in 1955, she attended Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. She worked for a personnel agency in New York City before marrying Stephen J. Mottus in 1958. A Pikesville resident since 1964, Mrs. Mottus enjoyed entertaining family and friends.

On December 6, 2005, PHILLIP GEORGE DARDEN of Edgewood, MD. Husband of Romaine Darden. Devoted father of Rosanna D. Darden, Janetta D. Rollins and her husband Craig, Serena N. Darden, and Latrice N. Darden. Loving brother of Dennis L. Darden, Ronald E. Darden, Gwendolyn D. Gray, Claudette Hatchett, and Susette Mc Gee. Also survived by five grandchildren, Craig C. Rollins III, Jamahd P. Rollins, Tyree M. Darden, Mazik K. Darden, and Monique R. Rollins. Friends may call at the family owned Mc Comas Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon, MD on Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Services will be held in Petersburg, VA. Those who desire may contribute to M & T Bank, 1409 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, MD 21040 to the Phillip Darden Memorial Fund.

On May 8, 2008, TYRONE V. DARDEN. Friends may visit the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME, EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Thursday, after 8 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon.

Suddenly, on March 1, 2009 , John A. Darden Sr. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday March 12, 2009 at 11:00A.M. at Dupont Park SDA Church, 3985 Massachusetts Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20019

Ron Darden, a two-way lineman from Glen Burnie, has committed to a football scholarship from the University of Virginia and will sign on Feb. 6, the first day of the national signing period. Darden, who is 6 feet 4 and 310 pounds with exceptional footwork for a player his size, was chosen All-Anne Arundel County by The Sun and second team on The Sun's All-Metro and the Associated Press' Big School All-State teams. Recruited by several Division I schools, including Maryland and East Carolina, Darden chose the Charlottesville school because of its academics.

When guard Demon Brown went down with an injured shooting hand earlier this month, many predicted doom for Randallstown. But in last night's crucial Baltimore County game at No. 14-ranked Milford Mill, the 11th-ranked Rams showed they still have plenty left.Tony Darden scored a game-high 27 points, and Randallstown forced 30 turnovers in a 58-54 win, breaking the Millers' winning streak at eight.The victory moved the Rams (12-3 overall, 7-1 in the Hoopsters Division) into a virtual tie with Milford for second place in the division, behind undefeated Woodlawn.

Randallstown's Tony Darden is a natural story for this time of the year. March Madness always brings out some unlikely heroes on the court. But, though Darden didn't make it to the NCAA tournament, what he has accomplished at little Coastal Carolina is as unlikely as it gets. Darden has two deficient anterior cruciate ligaments, forcing him to wear knee braces every time he plays. When his playing days are over, he'll have to have both knees operated on. "The doctors believe the broken leg I had when I was a little over 1 year old caused the ACLs not to function," said Darden.

On March 17, 2009, MARY JANE NORWOOD; devoted mother of Percy W. Darden and mother-in-law of Bernice Darden; beloved grandmother of Tivia Darden and sister of Caroline Steele. On Sunday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road, from 4 to 8 P.M. On Monday, Mrs. Norwood will lie instate at Faith Baptist Church, 833 Bond Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-655-0015.

Fresh graffiti found on the side of a shopping mart in Aberdeen wasn't flashy or colorful, but it made a big impression. Scrawled in big black marks were the letters "R.I.P.", followed by the names of three Aberdeen police officers. It wasn't just vandalism, police said, but a threat. "When you see 'R.I.P.,' you associate that with death, so we're looking at it as threatening," Sgt. Fred Budnick, spokesman for the Aberdeen Police Department, said yesterday. "We don't know whether this is an organized issue or if it's just kids who have had contact with these officers."

On May 8, 2008, TYRONE V. DARDEN. Friends may visit the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME, EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Thursday, after 8 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon.

Each week, they cram into a dark, hazy cinderblock gym in Aberdeen, bobbing their heads to hip-hop beats and exchanging high-fives. Amid machine-made fog and the frenetic flickering of strobe lights, a blur of limbs and dreadlocks flies in all directions as dancers shake and shimmy the night away, climaxing in a midnight krump showdown. Patrons pay $6 to enter through a garage door into the dingy building, which has no bathrooms, no bar and no drinks. Most of them aren't old enough to buy alcohol anyway.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County, which serves youth at sites throughout the county, is taking its successful after-school programs to Baltimore. The club accepted a $200,000 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative grant Tuesday from Bank of America's charitable foundation. The funds will help start clubs in two city neighborhoods. "The grant recognizes organizations that have already had success and helps them build capacity and do greater work," said Laura Gamble, Bank of America's Maryland president.

Clarise Darden is one of many homeless people who live at the park next to St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Baltimore. Darden, who lost her home and her family, says she hopes to get back on her feet soon. The mother of two, who used to have a home in Cedonia, has lived at the park for 13 months.

The final rebounding stats for yesterday's game between Randallstown and Southern-Baltimore showed the Bulldogs with a slight edge.But Tony Darden proved to be the biggest factor for Randallstown.The 6-foot-5 junior had 10 rebounds to go along with 19 points, leading the host No. 11 Rams past the No. 9 Bulldogs, 70-62, in the Randallstown Tip-Off Classic championship.Junior point guard Demon Brown was top scorer for Randallstown (3-0) with 20 points. Charles Scott led Southern (2-2) with 15 and Emil Curry scored 12.The Rams were out-rebounded, 25-23, but 13 were on the offensive end. Darden finished with five offensive rebounds.

On November 8, 2006, LORETTA D. DARDEN; beloved wife of Charles Darden. On Friday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-233-2400.