James Franklin

On May 23, 2005, MARY MARSHALL FRANKLIN (nee Marshall) beloved wife of the late William C. Franklin, loving mother of James Franklin and Judith Campbell, sister of Lilly and Nancy Marshall of Winston Salem, NC, also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th Street on Thursday, May 26 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions in her name to the American Diabetes Association, 3120 Timanus Lane, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD, 21244.

On February 16, 2004, HORTENSE B. FRANKLIN beloved wife of James Franklin, dear stepmother of Linda Franklin Smith and loving sister of Loretta Parran; also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Mrs. Franklin will rest at the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222-26 W. North Avenue, on Friday from 3 to 8 P.M, during which time the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. A Wake will be held at Metropolitan UMC, 1121 W. Lanvale Street, on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:15 A. M when funeral service will begin.

On September 4, 2003, GLADYS E. MANGER; beloved wife of the late Robert Manger; devoted sister of the late Clarence Franklin; loving sister-in-law of Ruth C. Franklin; cherished aunt of James Franklin and great-aunt of Diana Franklin. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville, Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held 11 A.M., Tuesday. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Home, 2211 W. Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, 21209 or to Glen Meadows Foundation Benevolent Fund, 11630 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm, 21057.

On May 29, 2004, Robert Louis Evans III, 24, of Pasadena/ Lothian, Maryland He is survived by his parents Robert Jr. and Laurie Evans, two brothers De'Shawn and Christopher Evans, Daughter Andreah and Fiancee' Christina Straley. Grand parents Ella Franklin, Robert and Maybelle Evans. Aunts Sandy Chambliss, Mary Teixeira and Barbara Evans. Uncles William Savage, Howard Savage, Kenneth Savage, Edward Savage, James Franklin Jr. and Richard Franklin. Special friends Tyron Easton and Aaron Locke.

Maryland football James Franklin, a former Maryland assistant, is returning to the school as offensive coordinator. Franklin, who was the Terps' wide receivers coach from 2000 to 2004, has spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kansas State. "James Franklin is definitely the person who fits what I have been looking for," coach Ralph Friedgen said in a statement. "His knowledge of our program, his experience as a coordinator and his ability to recruit definitely strengthen us as a coaching staff and football program."

Florence E. Johnson, a retired housekeeper who enjoyed dancing, died Thursday in her sleep at her daughter's West Baltimore home. She was 102. Born Florence Elizabeth Rogers in Carroll County, she attended Carroll County and Baltimore public schools before going to work as a housekeeper in 1923. Her daughter, Elaine Paul, recalled her mother's exceptional skills as a demanding housekeeper and her financial acumen. "She took exceptional care of her children and home and did not believe in owing anyone anything but love," Mrs. Paul said.

COLLEGE PARK -Chris Turner's phone rang at 4:34 yesterday morning. It was offensive coordinator James Franklin - now the head coach in waiting - calling to make certain his starting quarterback was awake and ready to begin predawn winter workouts. Turner laughed as he told the story, which was intended as yet another illustration of Franklin's passion. Said Turner: "He's a maniac sometimes." Franklin's energy and ability to relate to players and recruits were prime factors in Maryland's decision to name him yesterday to succeed Ralph Friedgen, 61, whose contract expires in 2012.

Time for the weekly football training camp quiz. (Well, not "weekly," just today, actually.) Which prominent coach in the state - the Ravens' John Harbaugh or Maryland's Ralph Friedgen - said the following this week: "I'm really looking for the guy who's going to be the most consistent. They're all up-and-down ... I'm anxious to see how this plays out. To me, somebody needs to separate himself." If you guessed Friedgen, you win, and the prize is figuring out which of his three candidates will start at quarterback for him this season.