Waddell

The last time Qonta Waddell's mother saw him alive, the slightly built 24-year-old was hogtied and screaming for his life as he was carried away by two men with handguns. City police have charged Sherman Anderson, 32, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Waddell, who was found shot to death in a West Baltimore alley four miles from his mother's house. Anderson has been arrested nearly 40 times, never serving significant jail time, and has beaten charges of attempted first-degree murder three times.

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday morning in West Baltimore's Walbrook neighborhood. Police discovered Qonta Waddell about 6:45 a.m. in an alley near the 3100 block of Windsor Ave. Waddell, of the 600 block of Waymoke St., had been shot several times, said Agent Donny Moses, a police spokesman. Police said Waddell was on parole at the time of his death. Before the shooting, police were called to the 4900 block of Stafford St. for an abduction. While investigating, police discovered that Waddell had been abducted and then shot.

On November 19, 2008 CHERYL FRANCINE (nee Nixon), loving wife of the late James L. Waddell, Sr., devoted mother to Antoine Nixon and Raenell Worrells. Dear mother-in-law to June Nixon, beloved grandmother of Anissa and Jaden Nixon. Beloved sister of Gary Nixon, Jennifer Pack, Lynnette Thomas, Ronald Nixon, Andrea Davis and Carlton Nixon. Loving sister-in-law to Yowanda Nixon, Millard Pack, Larry Thomas, Sr. and Joseph Davis, Sr. She was predeceased by father and mother Nathaniel and Rosie V. Nixon, brother Robert Hawkins, Sr. and sister Brenda Hudson-Smith.

Nick Sabo, a South River High School senior, recently received his yearbook order forms, including ballots to vote for senior superlatives, such as most popular or class clown. He hardly recognized any of the nominees' names. "He didn't know anybody, and it broke my heart," said his mother, Mary Ann Sabo, who lives in Edgewater. "I guess students are afraid." Sabo was born with cerebral palsy, a brain injury that put him in a wheelchair, slurs his speech, and made him an outcast among his peers.

His brain felt like a ripe melon "ready to blow up." Former Maryland fullback Tim Cesa switched helmets four times during the 2006 season in search of one that would protect his head from additional concussions. None of them helped. After a series of five or six concussions over almost two seasons, Cesa's career ended with a final hit on the first play against Florida State on Oct. 28, 2006. Now, as a manager at R.J. Bentley's Filling Station, Cesa's only tie to the football program is through fans who pack the popular downtown bar. It's the only connection he can handle while he finishes school.

On May 19, 2007, MILDRED G.; survived by husband, Marion F.; son, Wayne F.; daughters, Janet Crawford and Cynthia Ragin; seven 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 held Friday Central Baptist Church, 2035 W. Baltimore Street, 10 A.M. Wake 10:30 A.M. Funeral. Interment following. Inquiries www.wyliefuneralhome.com

On January 8, 2007, M. NATHANIEL WADDELL, Survived by loving and devoted wife Alice D. Waddell, two sons, three daughters, eight grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, one sister, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the William C. Brown Community Funeral Home, P.A., 1206 W. North Avenue, Friday 3 to 7pm. Family will receive friends at the New Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1501 McCulloh St., Saturday 10am. Funeral 11am.

On February 10, 2006, ANNA MARIE WADDELL (nee Kachalo) devoted wife of the late Harry Waddell, loving mother of Michael, dear sister of Margaret Commo, George Kachalo, Charles Kachalo and the late Elizabeth Suchanich and Lawrence Kachalo, loving grandmother of Kasey and Courtney. For many years she worked at the old Nate's & Leon's on North Avenue. She enjoyed being outside looking after the flowers and bushes in her yard, also she enjoyed going to Yard Sales on Saturday mornings and selling at Flea Markets on Sundays.

On November 9, 2005, JAMES L., beloved husband of Cheryl and devoted father of James L. Waddell, Jr., Cynthia Waddell, Veronica Crowder, Dorothy, Warren and Lance Waddell. He is also survived by2 stepchildren, Antoine and Raenell, 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, mother-in-law, Rosie Nixon, a host of other relatives and friends. On Friday at 2 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 364 Upper Landing Road, Essex, MD. Arrangements entrusted to JAMES A. MORTON & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC.