Union Baptist Church

On November 17, 2004, MRS. WATTS. Loving wife of the late Judge Robert B. Watts. Adored mother of Rodney M. Watts, Jacquelyn M. Broady, Genelle R. and Bobette T. Watts. She is also survived by two grandsons, two great-granddaughters, two brothers and other relatives The family will receive friends on Sunday 2 to 4 P.M., 2140 N. Fulton Ave. and on Monday 11:30 A.M. at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Ave. Celebration of Life will begin at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Union Baptist Church Headstart.

An article yesterday erred in saying that Baltimore Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke was present at a rally for state Sen. Larry Young at Union Baptist Church. The mayor attended a portion of the rally at a nearby office building on Division Street yesterday, but did not accompany Young supporters to the church.The Sun regrets the error.Pub Date: 1/15/98

On January 11, 2004, JAMES E., JR. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Avenue on Thursday 2 to 8 PM. the family will receive friends at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue on Friday at 1 PM. Funeral at 1:30 PM.

On April 8, 2004, VERLENA ROBERSON OF Glenhunt Rd. On Thursday, Mrs. Roberson will lie in state in New Union Baptist Church, 501 N. Monroe St. Family Hour 11 A.M. Celebration 11:30. Services entrusted HARI P. CLOSE FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A., .

On March 8, 2006 MRS. DAVIS. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Ave. on Wednesday 10am-8pm. The family will receive friends at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Ave. on Thursday at 10:30am. Funeral at 11am.

On January 31, 2008, JAMES L. SHORTS, of Wilgrey Court. On Friday, Mr. Shorts will lie in state in New Union Baptist Church, 500 N. Monroe Street. Family hour 11 A.M. Celebration 11:30. Services entrusted to HARI P. CLOSE FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A., 410-327-3100.

On March 22, 2008, ANTHONY T. GROSS of Groveland Avenue. On Saturday, Mr. Gross will lie in state in New Union Baptist Church, 500 N. Monroe Street at 9:30 am. Family Hour 10:30 pm. Services entrusted to HARI P. CLOSE FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A, 5126 Belair Road.

Devoted husband of Geraldine (Bevans) Simmons, departed this life of March 25, 2008. Family will receive friends on Sunday in the William C. Brown Community Funeral Home, P.A., 1206 West North Avenue, 12-4PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday at the Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue. Wake at 11:30AM. Funeral 12 noon.

On October 3, 2008 PAULINE MEARS. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Thursday after 8:30 A.M. The family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M. at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 P.M.

On July 24, 2009, Effie S. James. Mrs. James will be on view Thursday July 30, 2009 at 9:30 at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue where family will also receive friends at 11:15 A.M. funeral services 12:00 P.M. Interment Arbutus Cemetery. www.williamcbrownfh.com