John Ame

Deep hearty voices of an all-men's choir lifted the spirits of nearly 100 people gathered at St. John AME Church in West Baltimore yesterday to celebrate Father's Day and the endurance of African American men.Some 30 fathers who attended the ceremony were given boutonnieres and honored by Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke for commitment to their families, communities and God."Those who have counted us out are wrong," said the Rev. Maurice Wilson. "Those who call us an endangered species are wrong. There are many of us who have not abandoned our families -- who cook food for our kids and work day in and day out to support them."

On November 15, 2008, MARIE DIANE CLARK. On Friday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 433-7500.

On June 24, 2005; HATTIE B. NELSON; beloved mother of Joyce Tanner, Delmar, Robert, Bernard, Charles, Linwood, Thomas and Harold Nelson. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. On Thursday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Friday, Mrs. Nelson will lie instate at St. John AME Church, 810 N. Carrollton Ave., where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. with services to follow.

On April 4, 2008, REV. LAINIE B. MATTHEWS; mother of Margaree B. Fickling and Dorothy Johnson. Also survived by other relatives. Friends may call at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1721-27 N. Monroe St. (Westwood Avenue) Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Family will receive friends Friday, 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Service to follow at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 Carrollton Avenue. Interment Baltimore National Cemetery.

JAMES DURHAM worked more than 40 years as electrical/technical engineer for FAA and Baltimore Signal Depot, died January 18, 2008. Memorial Services at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue February 8th at 11 a.m.

Olivia Banks Lee, as she was fondly called by family and friends, will be honored on Friday, February 8th at 9:30am at St. John A.M.E. Church.

On April 4, 2008, REV. LAINIE B. MATTHEWS; mother of Margaree B. Fickling and Dorothy Johnson. Also survived by other relatives. Friends may call at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 1721-27 N. Monroe St. (Westwood Avenue) Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Family will receive friends Friday, 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Service to follow at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 Carrollton Avenue. Interment Baltimore National Cemetery.

On November 15, 2008, MARIE DIANE CLARK. On Friday, friends may call Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services (EAST), 4905 York Road, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, services will be held at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 433-7500.

On October 11, 2004, MELVIA S. Mc NEAL. On Monday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICE, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Tuesday, Mrs. Mc Neal will lie instate at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Ave., where the family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M. with Services to follow. Inquiries (410) 233-2400.

On March 17, 2003, IDA A., widow of the late Clifton L. Conquest. She is survived by one son Franklin Lassiter, Jr., five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a devoted niece Henryette A. Neal, two other nieces, four nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Lifetime member of St. John A.M.E. Church and Life Member of Annie S. Banks Chapter of the Eastern Star, PHA. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway on Sunday from 12 noon to 5 P.M. Family will receive friends on Monday at St. John A.M.E.

Olivia Banks Lee, as she was fondly called by family and friends, will be honored on Friday, February 8th at 9:30am at St. John A.M.E. Church.

More than 40 years as electrical/technical engineer for FAA and Baltimore Signal Depot, died January 18, 2008. Memorial Services at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue February 8th at 11 a.m.

On February 24, 2006, THELPS ALEXANDRIA EVANS SR.; survived by one son, Thelps A. Evans Jr; four daughters Dolores Thigpen, Antoinette Shelton, Lynelle P. Goldsmith and Cheryl D. Santiago; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call the WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, P.A. of BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road, on Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Friday, at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue. 11 A.M. Wake, 11:30 A.M. Funeral. Interment following.

On June 24, 2005; HATTIE B. NELSON; beloved mother of Joyce Tanner, Delmar, Robert, Bernard, Charles, Linwood, Thomas and Harold Nelson. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. On Thursday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Friday, Mrs. Nelson will lie instate at St. John AME Church, 810 N. Carrollton Ave., where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. with services to follow.

On October 11, 2004, MELVIA S. Mc NEAL. On Monday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICE, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Tuesday, Mrs. Mc Neal will lie instate at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Ave., where the family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M. with Services to follow. Inquiries (410) 233-2400.

On March 17, 2003, IDA A., widow of the late Clifton L. Conquest. She is survived by one son Franklin Lassiter, Jr., five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a devoted niece Henryette A. Neal, two other nieces, four nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Lifetime member of St. John A.M.E. Church and Life Member of Annie S. Banks Chapter of the Eastern Star, PHA. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway on Sunday from 12 noon to 5 P.M. Family will receive friends on Monday at St. John A.M.E.

On February 24, 2006, THELPS ALEXANDRIA EVANS SR.; survived by one son, Thelps A. Evans Jr; four daughters Dolores Thigpen, Antoinette Shelton, Lynelle P. Goldsmith and Cheryl D. Santiago; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call the WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, P.A. of BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road, on Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Friday, at St. John A.M.E. Church, 810 N. Carrollton Avenue. 11 A.M. Wake, 11:30 A.M. Funeral. Interment following.

Deep hearty voices of an all-men's choir lifted the spirits of nearly 100 people gathered at St. John AME Church in West Baltimore yesterday to celebrate Father's Day and the endurance of African American men.Some 30 fathers who attended the ceremony were given boutonnieres and honored by Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke for commitment to their families, communities and God."Those who have counted us out are wrong," said the Rev. Maurice Wilson. "Those who call us an endangered species are wrong. There are many of us who have not abandoned our families -- who cook food for our kids and work day in and day out to support them."