Monroe Street

On August 11, 2007, DERRICK C. ROBINSON. On Wednesday, friends may call VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 4-8 P.M. On Thursday, Mr. Robinson will lie in state at New Shiloh Baptist, 2100 N. Monroe Street where the family will receive friends from 10-10:30 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On May 30, 2007 CHARLES EDWARD GAITHER beloved husband of Brenda J. Gaither. On Wednesday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Thursday, Mr. Gaither will lie in state at New Union Baptist Church, 510 N. Monroe Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 a.m. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-233-2400.

On June 12, 2007 SAMUEL LEWIS; husband of Vinitia Payne; father of Artis McLeod, Keely Pagan, Michael and Christopher Payne. Also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Joann Crosby and Barbara Payne, and other relatives. Friends may call at Phillips Funeral Home, P.A., 1721-27 N. Monroe Street (Westwood Avenue), Tuesday 12 noon to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4500 Park Heights Avenue, Wednesday, 11:30 to 12 noon with mass to follow.

Beware the Orange Cone. The Dixon administration is embarking on a push to double the number of streets it paves this season. And while that surely will be a plus in the long run, it's the getting there that worries us. These days, moving around downtown Baltimore is like running an obstacle course - streets in repair, buildings under construction, lanes closed, traffic snarled, motorists stuck. Consider what it takes to get in or out of the city via Russell Street. That stretch of roadway has been torn up for too long to remember why the work is being done or when it will cease.

On November 9, 2007, JOHN SCOTT loving father of Margaret Williams, Deborah Weems, Vivian Jenkins, Julia Jones, Kathryn Scott, Renee Scott and Walter Scott Sr. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Scott, brother, Charles Walker, 23 grandchildren a host of great-grands, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Wednesday after 9 A.M., where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Family will also receive friends on Thursday at Monroe Street Church of God, 301 N. Monroe Street at 10 A.M., followed by funeral service at 10:30 A.M.

ANNAPOLIS -- A 21-year-old Annapolis man died after being shot in a taxicab last night on Monroe Street in Annapolis, Annapolis police said.Wayne Dwight Addison of the 100 block of Bright Water Drive was found shot several times in a cab in front of Sanky's Groceries, police said. He was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8: 30 p.m, police said.Police said a witness told them that a man with whom Addison, a passenger in the cab, had been arguing fired four shots at him through the cab window.

More than 70 police officers saturated a square-mile section of Sandtown-Winchester in West Baltimore and arrested 34 people yesterday, most of them on drug-trafficking charges.Police said seven homicides and at least 30 shootings had occurred in the targeted area since Jan. 1.Operation Impact -- designed to close open-air drug markets, get weapons off the street and arrest suspects named in warrants -- began at 10 a.m. yesterday and was to continue until 2 a.m. today, said Lt. Michael Kundrat of the Western District.

Francis "Dick" Lambert was "The Eggman," the MTA driver who often brought passengers a carton of eggs or fruit. Everyone knew Dick Lambert -- other drivers, passengers, police officers -- and his easy manner made everyone like him.Mr. Lambert, 58, a resident of Finksburg in Carroll County who drove a bus for the Mass Transit Administration for 34 years, died Tuesday of cancer at the Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown."Every time I saw him, there was a hug and a kiss involved," said Stephanie Travis, assistant superintendent at the MTA's Bush Division on Monroe Street and Mr. Lambert's supervisor.

FireWestminster: Firefighters from Reese assisted Westminster at 2: 32 p.m. Monday, responding to a fire alarm on Monroe Street. Units were out 12 minutes.PoliceWestminster: A resident of West Green Street told police Saturday that a television was stolen from her home. The loss was estimated at $300.Westminster: Employees at an auto dealer on Baltimore Boulevard told police Monday that someone stole tires from a vehicle parked at the business. The loss was estimated at $1,340.Westminster: A resident of Eckard Court told police Tuesday that personal items were stolen from his home.

She's 18 years old, barely 5 feet tall and dressed in baggy jeans and black patent-leather Mary Janes.When Southern District police Officer Will Narango saw Shemeka Wise, he knew she didn't belong with the estimated 150 prostitutes who regularly cruise the 60-square-block area of Southwest Baltimore he patrols daily."

On September 20, 2009 ELIJAH BYRD. On Thursday friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Nat'l Pike from 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Friday, Deacon Byrd will lie in state at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with services to follow. Inquiries to 410-233-2400.

On June 23, 2009, JOE LOUIS HOWARD; beloved husband of Ellen C. Howard. On today, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 3 to 8 P.M. On Monday, Mr. Howard will lie in state at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street, where the family will receive friends 11 to 11:30 A.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On May 24, 2009, PEARL MAE BRYANT; loving mother of Victoria, Wanda, Tracey, and Terrell. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Thursday 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 Friday at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street at 10:30 A.M., followed by funeral services at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

On May 13, 2009, VERA G. BAKER. On Tuesday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 4 to 8 P.M. On Wednesday, the family will receive friends at the New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street from 10 to 11 A.M with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

On May 6, 2009, JOHN W.; father of Harvey and Wesley Waters; brother of Clyde Waters. He's also survived by two grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Phillips Funeral Home, 1721-27 N. Monroe Street on Tuesday from 3 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 10:30 to 11 A.M with service to follow in the above chapel. Interment Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery.

On April 18, 2009, VERNON. Visitation 2140 N. Fulton Avenue Wednesday 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street Thursday 10:30 A.M. Funeral to follow at 11.

On April 3, 2009, FRANCES; beloved godmother of Virginia Jackson Joyner and devoted stepmother of Margaret Page of Charlottesville, VA. She is also survived by other relatives, Eric Joyner, Eric Joyner, II, Angela Joyner and Sharan Joyner-Nixon. Friends may visit the JAMES A. MORTON & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 1701 Laurens Street, Monday 4 to7 P.M. Funeral service Tuesday at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street. The family will receive friends 10:30 to 11 A.M. Funeral immediately following.

On April 1, 2009 HATTIE M. MOSELY, age 89. Public viewing on Sunday 2-6 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 1721-27 N. Monroe Street, Balto MD 21217. Wake will be Monday 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 at Simmons Baptist Church, 601 Cumberland Street, Baltimore, MD 21217.

On March 15, 2009, MR. CARL WILLIAM, beloved father of Denise, Gregory, and Genevieve. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Phillips Funeral Home, 1721 N. Monroe Street on Sunday, 2 to 8 P.M. Beginning at 9 A.M., Monday, Mr. Thompson will lie in state at the Centennial Caroline Street United Methodist Church, 1029 E. Monument Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 A.M. Funeral services to follow.

On March 5, 2009, JAMES. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Avenue, Friday 3 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends at New Union Baptist Church, 510 N. Monroe Street at 10 A.M., funeral to follow at 11 A.M.