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On January 29, 2009, EFFIE SMITH Friends may visit the family-owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Thursday after 8:30 AM. The family will receive friends on Friday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 5600 Liberty Heights Avenue at 10:30 AM followed by funeral services at 11 AM.

Effa Lee "Effie" Roehrle, a homemaker who earlier had been a secretary, died July 20 of heart failure at the Dove House in Westminster. She was 77. Effa Lee "Effie" Saxton was born in Birmingham, Ala., and moved with her family to Baltimore in 1940. After graduating from Milford Mill High School in 1954, she attended the Bard Avon School, a Baltimore business and secretarial school. She was married in 1959 to Veronn Roehrle, and worked as a secretary for the Baltimore City Health Department until 1962, when she left to raise her family.

On Wednesday, September 1, 2004, EFFIE JUNE BLEVINS, beloved wife of the late Coy L. Blevins, devoted mother of Theresa K., "Sonny", Michael Blevins, Sr., and Phyllis Wychulis, grandmother of Jennifer and Michael Blevins, Jr. Services and Interment Private. Arrangements by Peaceful Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Center, P.A.

Effie S. James, a retired insurance agent who attributed her longevity to walking, died in her sleep Friday at Manor Care Roland Park. She was 104. Effie Turner, the daughter of a Civil War veteran who had fought with the Union Army, was born and raised in Northampton County, Va. Mrs. James earned a degree in the 1920s from the old Virginia State Normal School, now Virginia State University, in Petersburg. She also attended Coppin State. She was an insurance agent for North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. and worked for 25 years in the same capacity until retiring in the 1960s from Mutual Benefit Society of Baltimore.

On May 19, 2006 EFFIE S. (nee Sentz) FREDERICK of Hunt Valley, beloved wife of the late Gerald E. Frederick. Mother of Linda F. and her husband Walter Lewis. Grandmother of Jessica Leigh and Gregory Frederick Lewis. Services from the ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.) Monday 10AM. Interment Krider's Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 3-5 & 7-9PM. www. Eline Funeral Home.com.

On April 20, 2007, EFFIE JANE FERGUSON TURNER a resident of Holly Hill Manor, Towson, MD, beloved wife of the late Collis Huntington Turner and dear mother of the late William David Turner, loving grandmother of Cheryl Turner. Also survived by one great-grandson, Tavio Thomas, nephews and nieces. Dear friend of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kuehn. A memorial service will be held the All Saints Lutheran Church, 4215 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21218 at 1 P.M., on Sunday, May 6. Interment Valley Forge Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA. Arrangements by the family owned MITCHELL- WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME, INC., (410)

On December 31, 2005 EFFIE MARY TEANO beloved wife of the late Louis Teano; loving mother of George R. Teano and his wife Barbara and Joseph E. Teano and his wife Carolyn; cherished grandmother of Melissa A. Teano. Also survived by devoted niece Juanita Bennett and many loving friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, where a memorial gathering will take place on Sunday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., when a memorial service will take place.

On November 12, 2004, EFFIE PAT LIST; beloved wife of Robert H. List, Jr. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. List was a member of Yak-Rem-Peh of Boumi Temple and The Eastern Star. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road, (at Echodale), on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mrs. List will lie in state at the Oak Crest Chapel on Wednesday, from 9:30 to 10 AM the funeral hour. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boumi Temple Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Services for Effie V. Comer, a Baltimore housewife, will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Crouch Funeral Home, 127 S. Main St. in North East.Mrs. Comer, who was 87, died Saturday at the Francis Scott Key Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of Troutdale, Va., and lived for many years in Cecil County before moving to Baltimore in 1956.Surviving are her husband of 72 years, John F. Comer; two sons, Howard G. Comer of Baltimore and Brian Comer of Montana; three daughters, Hallie Brown of Media, Pa., Violet Ball of Port Deposit and Joann Kiser of Baltimore; 37 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Effie Rice, a retired cosmetologist and hatmaker, died of dementia Jan. 17 at Keswick Multi-Care Center. The longtime Northwest Baltimore resident was 86. Effie Farr was born and raised in Pacolet, S.C., and came to Baltimore in 1940. After completing cosmetology training, Mrs. Rice worked in area beauty salons before retiring in 1990. The longtime Dorchester Road resident enjoyed ceramics and was an accomplished dressmaker. She was seldom without the stylish millinery she made for herself.

On July 24, 2009, Effie S. James. Mrs. James will be on view Thursday July 30, 2009 at 9:30 at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue where family will also receive friends at 11:15 A.M. funeral services 12:00 P.M. Interment Arbutus Cemetery. www.williamcbrownfh.com

She heard the flutter of programs and the audience murmuring, but even when the stage lights clicked on, Maya Redfearn saw nothing. No shadows, no silhouettes. Blindness is like that, a velvet curtain that never rises. And yet, alone on stage one night a week ago, Maya knew it was nearly time to begin. She could feel the eyes on her, hundreds of them. Her family was there. So were church friends and a few former classmates who still live in the Baltimore area. Everyone was wondering what she would do with this, her first public performance without sight.

On April 20, 2007, EFFIE JANE FERGUSON TURNER a resident of Holly Hill Manor, Towson, MD, beloved wife of the late Collis Huntington Turner and dear mother of the late William David Turner, loving grandmother of Cheryl Turner. Also survived by one great-grandson, Tavio Thomas, nephews and nieces. Dear friend of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kuehn. A memorial service will be held the All Saints Lutheran Church, 4215 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21218 at 1 P.M., on Sunday, May 6. Interment Valley Forge Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA. Arrangements by the family owned MITCHELL- WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME, INC., (410)

On February 22, 2007, VANCE R. WATKINS, of Craigsville, VA, formerly of Baltimore; beloved husband of the late Effie (nee Thomas) Watkins; father of James T. Rucker (Ambia) and Moses W. Rucker (Joyce); brother of James Watkins (Betty), Allen Watkins (Delores), William Hundley (Karen), Elizabeth Thornton, Ardoid Turner (Leon), Sarah Cunningham (Murray); brother-in-law of Ardis, Marian and Carrie Watkins; grandfather of four grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and loved by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Effie Rice, a retired cosmetologist and hatmaker, died of dementia Jan. 17 at Keswick Multi-Care Center. The longtime Northwest Baltimore resident was 86. Effie Farr was born and raised in Pacolet, S.C., and came to Baltimore in 1940. After completing cosmetology training, Mrs. Rice worked in area beauty salons before retiring in 1990. The longtime Dorchester Road resident enjoyed ceramics and was an accomplished dressmaker. She was seldom without the stylish millinery she made for herself.

THE QUESTION The buzz- and glamour-rich Dreamgirls opened on Christmas to rave reviews and a strong box-office performance. What Oscar nominations -- if any -- do you think it should get? WHAT YOU SAY I found Dreamgirls very enjoyable and believe it will win quite a few awards. However as good as Jennifer Hudson was at portraying Effie, Jennifer Holliday [who portrayed her on Broadway] was and still is Effie. Hudson was fine on her own but if you compare, I'll take Holliday. But that should not take away from her fine performance.

"I made lunch for you," called Miss Emma. "After you eat, throw some scraps to the chickens.""All right," said Amelia Bedelia."And Amelia Bedelia," said Miss Emma, "my garden club is meeting here this afternoon. Please make a tea cake.""I'll be glad to," said Amelia Bedelia. "I do love to bake."Amelia Bedelia and Effie Lou ate their lunch."I wonder where she keeps her scraps?" said Amelia Bedelia. "I'll ask her."She went to Miss Emma's room.She came right back."We will have to look for them," said Amelia Bedelia.

The movie, Dreamgirls, due to be released in December, is already generating buzz. To increase anticipation even more, the production company, DreamWorks, is picking up the licensing fees for amateur productions mounted this year. Taking advantage of this, Winters Lane Productions has staged an ambitious, large-scale production in its new home on the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. And though the gutsy company falls short in some minor respects (trying too hard on the costumes and not hard enough on the set)