Parkside

On May 10, 2009, LEOLA ELIZABETH BOOKER. Survived by daughters Lois Jean Fleming, Edith and Doris Booker, grandsons Eric D. Booker, Kevin Buckson, Omar Booker and Claude Shell Jr. two great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends at the Ray of Hope Baptist Church, 3000 Parkside Drive, Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services will be held at the above mentioned church Friday for the 10:30 A.M. wake 11:00 A.M. funeral. Interment Following. Inquires at www.wyliefh.

The sixth-ranked River Hill girls basketball team jumped on Parkside early and never relented in the Class 2A state semifinals yesterday at UMBC's RAC Arena. The undefeated Hawks went on a 24-2 run to end the first quarter and didn't look back, building a 30-point halftime lead en route to a 78-39 victory over the Wicomico County team. River Hill (27-0) will try to win its second state title in four years against No. 4 City at 1 p.m. today. "We're excited about the fact we get to advance to the 2A finals again," River Hill coach Teresa Waters said.

The Parkside Fine Food & Spirits occupies the wide first floor of a midblock building in Lauraville. Its ambience suggests a funky antique store that woke up one day to discover it was a restaurant and bar. It's warm and colorful, and there are old furnishings, such as church pews for booth seating. It's yet another amenity for an emerging neighborhood that appears ready and willing to support businesses that respond to its needs and desires. There are so many young families in the northeast corridor, and Parkside means to be a welcoming place for hip parents and children day and night.

On January 1, 2009, MRS. WILLIE B. WILLIAMS; devoted wife of the late John L. Williams. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Wednesday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the Ray of Hope Baptist church, 3000 Parkside Drive at 10 A.M follow by funeral service at 10:30 A.M.

On December 4, 2008, MR. NIKITA WILLIE Friends may visit the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Avenue, on Thursday after 2pm. with family hour 4-7pm. The family will receive friends at New Life United Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Drive, on Saturday at 10am. Funeral Services will follow at 10:30am.

Last November if you had asked me to recommend a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner a week before the big day, I would have said, "Good luck with that." But with the economy in the tank, I don't think you'll have trouble finding a place this year. Your best bet might be to go to Open Table (opentable.com). Make your way to the Baltimore/Maryland page and click on the link to Thanksgiving 2008. Fill in the time you want and number of guests, and you'll get a list of available restaurants.

Awards * Warschawski was named Small Firm of the Year by PR News at the recent Platinum PR Awards ceremony. * Smyth Jewelers has been given the Retailer of the Year award by jeweler Hearts on Fire Co. at its recently held global conference. The Timonium-based jeweler was selected from 600 retail jewelers worldwide. On the board * John Pearson, president and chief executive officer of Baltimore Life Insurance Co., was elected to the board of directors of the American Council of Life Insurers.

On June 14, 2008, JUSTIN N. LEWIS-AMIS, survived by a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 3 to 7 P.M. at the family owned and operated Howell Funeral Home, 3331 Brehms Lane. The Wake will be held on Friday, June 20, 6 P.M. at New Life United Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Drive, with funeral service to follow at 7 P.M. Inquiries, 410-485-3500.

On June 2, 2008, DONALD L. TRUITT SR.; beloved husband of Lenora Truitt; loving father of four daughters and one son and a host of other family and friends. Visitation on Sunday from 2 to 6 P.M. at JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222 W. North Avenue. Family hour, Monday 10 A.M. with funeral to follow at 10:30, at New Life United Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Drive.

On May 8, 2008, LOUIS KANE. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME EAST, 4210 Belair Road, Sunday 1-8p.m. The family will receive friends Monday, 10:30a.m. at the Ray of Hope Baptist Church, 3000 Parkside Drive. Funeral Services will begin at 11a.m. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park, Laurel, MD. Inquiries to 410-488-5947