Smoot

On December 14, 2008, JEAN CARROLL SMOOT, a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Maryland, Inc., Towson, MD; beloved daughter of the late Robert Clarence and Asenath Eloise Smith Smoot. Loving sister of the late Asenath Johnson, Rev. Robert C. Smoot, Jr., William Davis Smoot, Rev. Dr. J. Murray Smoot, Laura Bell and Dorothy Elwood. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service will be held in the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Joppa Road, Lutherville, on Saturday, January 17 at 11 A.M. A reception will follow in the church hall.

A man was fatally shot in Lansdowne early Tuesday morning, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers responded to an apartment on Silerton Court at 12:10 a.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to St. Agnes Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Investigators have identified the victim as 18-year-old Tyran Dasean Smoot, who lives on Silerton Court. Police said witnesses saw a man approach Smoot from around the corner and fire a gun at him. The case is being investigated and no further information was available Tuesday afternoon.

On March 7, 2008, DONNA LOU SMOOT; beloved wife of Henry M. Sooot, Jr.; devoted mother of Henry M. Smoot, III, Dana R. Smoot, Chad D. Smoot, Todd C. Smoot (all of Baltimore, MD.); loving sister of Pauline Harriston, Betty Coleman, Paul Clark, Joe Ann Isabell, Barbara Bostic and Bobby Joe Clark. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two daughters-in-law and a host of other relatives and close friends. On Wednesday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN)

Western struggled on offense and defense throughout Friday's game at Digital Harbor. But the Doves put it all together in the final moments with 71 seconds of perfection for a comeback they'll never forget. Tenicia Spence, Taylor Carter and Maiya Gibson each made crucial shots, and Kelli Smoot forced two steals five seconds apart as No. 10 Western scored the game's last 14 points for a 60-54 victory over No. 6 Digital Harbor. Digital Harbor (6-5, 6-3 Baltimore City) appeared in command when Ke'shara Floyd's 3-point play gave the Rams a 54-46 lead with 1:20 left.

On March 28, 2004, JOSEPH M., beloved husband of the late Diane L. Smoot (nee Jones); devoted father of Heather Hall, William Quarles and Victoria Kershner; brother of Hiram J. Smoot Jr., Robert E. Smoot, Shiela D. Crocetti and Sharon L. Zitzer; grandfather of Emily and Mc Kenzie Hall. Family will receive friends at the family owned and operated Mc CULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME P.A., 130 E. Fort Ave. (South Baltimore) Tuesday and Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service on Thursday at 8:30 A.M. Interment in Maryland VA Cemetery of Crownsville.

On January 9, 2004; THOMAS H. SMOOT; beloved husband of Virgie O. Smoot; devoted father of five children Virgie Smoot-Baskerville, and Brenda Smoot-Acree, Edward, Charles, James Smoot. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. On Thursday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICE, 5151 Baltimore National Pike from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. On Friday, Mr. Smoot will lie instate at St. Bernadine's Roman Catholic Church, 3812 Edmondson Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 to 11:30 AM with Services to follow.

On April 27, 2004, MICHAEL J. SMOOT; son of the late Elder Robert and mother Julia Smoot. He is survived by one sister, Shirley A. Smoot Johnson; six brothers, Thomas, James, Wilbert, Nathaniel, Anthony and Victor Smoot; one aunt, Sophia J. Dyson. Friends may call at Nutter Funeral Home, Inc., 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway, on Sunday, May 2, 2004, 12 noon to 5 P.M., where Mr. Smoot will lie in state and family will receive friends Monday, May 3, 2004 in the chapel at 10:30 A.M. Homegoing Service to follow at 11. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On February 11, 2005, RONALD G. SMOOT, SR.; beloved husband of Linda Smoot; devoted father of Robin D. Frazier, Ronald G. Smoot, Jr., Tammy M. Shkor, Teressa L. Seliciano, Richard A. Smoot, Kelly L. Smoot, Donald E. Roberts, Denise L. Gallion and Everett M. Waggnoer; dear brother of Donald J. Smoot, Sr., Stephen G. Chearno and Brian Mann. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 10 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

On July 1, 2006, MARVIN O.; beloved husband of Gloria E. Smoot; devoted father of Patricia Smoot-Wood and husband Daniel, Denise Cole and husband Thomas, David Smoot and wife Karen; grandfather of Kelly, Jim, Justin, Zachary, Brett and Haley; great-grandfather of Dylan and Cecelia. Friends may call at Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway, on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M. where services will be held on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On April 23, 2004; PATRICIA SMOOT BLATT, teacher, writer, activist. Memorial Service to be held in First Christian Church, 5802 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD on Sunday, May 23 at 2 PM. All friends and family are welcomed. For information: 1-304-947-5638.

Kiesha Haughton Smoots has taught dozens of low-income women in Baltimore how to write a business plan and get their ventures off the ground. She has bid on federal contracts for a woman-owned information technology company and run her own small-business consulting firm. In Prince George's County, she helped entrepreneurs get loans, land government contracts, increase sales and create jobs. But these days, banks are less willing to lend, consumers are cutting back and many small businesses are struggling from week to week to stay afloat.

Maryland's second-highest court resolves hundreds of disputes a year - on issues ranging from whether companies really have to pay millions to wronged customers or whether a convicted murderer deserves a new trial. But the resolution of those cases is not usually made widely available to the public. Nine out of every 10 opinions from the Court of Special Appeals are labeled "unreported," virtually closed off from public scrutiny and never bound in legal volumes. Google and more powerful legal search engines won't turn up the opinions either - even when the name of a company or defendant is instantly recognizable.

On December 14, 2008, JEAN CARROLL SMOOT, a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Maryland, Inc., Towson, MD; beloved daughter of the late Robert Clarence and Asenath Eloise Smith Smoot. Loving sister of the late Asenath Johnson, Rev. Robert C. Smoot, Jr., William Davis Smoot, Rev. Dr. J. Murray Smoot, Laura Bell and Dorothy Elwood. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service will be held in the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Joppa Road, Lutherville, on Saturday, January 17 at 11 A.M. A reception will follow in the church hall.

On June 16, 2008, MATTHEW F. WACHTER JR., of Baltimore, MD. Devoted father of Matthew F. Wachter III, Michael R. Wachter, and Joshua L. Smoot; loving son of Carol Cecelia Sandru Wachter and the late Matthew Francis Wachter Sr.; brother of Nicholas J. Wachter, George C. Wachter, Richard L. Wachter, Denise C. Kuchling, Carol M. Moore, and the late Lawrence W. Wachter. Also survived by one grandson, Joshua Smoot Jr. A service will be held at the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A. on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home in Abingdon on Thursday, June 19th from 7-9 p.m. and again on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those who desire may contribute to Howard M. Lederman, M.D., PhD., Division of Allergy and Immonology, Johns Hopkins Hospital;, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287.

The family of a detainee who was fatally beaten by correctional officers inside Baltimore's state-run Central Booking and Intake Center three years ago and the state attorney general's office have reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit connected to the man's death, attorneys on both sides confirmed yesterday. Sources familiar with the case, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been made final, said the state is expected to pay $500,000 to the family of Raymond K. Smoot.

On March 7, 2008, DONNA LOU SMOOT; beloved wife of Henry M. Sooot, Jr.; devoted mother of Henry M. Smoot, III, Dana R. Smoot, Chad D. Smoot, Todd C. Smoot (all of Baltimore, MD.); loving sister of Pauline Harriston, Betty Coleman, Paul Clark, Joe Ann Isabell, Barbara Bostic and Bobby Joe Clark. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two daughters-in-law and a host of other relatives and close friends. On Wednesday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN)

James Edward "Lil' J" Smoot was 14 years old when his fellow Bloods gang members pressed a loaded 9 mm gun into his hand and directed him to knock on the door of an Essex man who failed to pay a weekly $250 "protection fee" to sell marijuana on the gang's turf. When the man, Marquel "Marty" Smith, opened his door, Smoot pulled the trigger, shooting the man in the head and chest. "He killed him because somebody told him to," prosecutor J.R. Francomano told a judge yesterday at the young gunman's sentencing hearing.

On January 31, 2008, DIANE L. SMOOT; beloved wife Kenneth L. Smoot; devoted daughter of Bertha M. Howard and the late Earl W. Howard; dear sister of three sisters; two brother; four brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road on Sunday from 1 to 2 P.M., where a memorial service will immediately follow. Interment private. www.ambrosefuneralhomes.