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Lillian Thompson, who was known as "Nightlifer Lil" for her work with the Nightlifer weekly entertainment guide, died of respiratory failure Monday at Union Memorial Hospital. The lifelong Baltimore resident was 84. Educated in Baltimore City schools, Mrs. Thompson grew up in Northeast Baltimore and had been living at the Haven Nursing Home. She worked at various small businesses, including Gordon Cleaners, Brilliant Cleaners and Wright Optical. In the 1970s she worked for her son, Harvey Thompson, helping him establish his business, Hilltop Hardware, on Reisterstown Road.

On February 26, 2006, WILBERT A. BUCKINGHAM, SR., beloved husband of Eda and the late Edith Buckingham. Loving father of Wilbert Buckingham, Jr., stepfather fo Anita and Walter. Also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Predeceased by two grandchildren. Friend may call at the Gonce Funeral Home, 4001 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD on March 1st at 11 A.M. at which time a funeral service will be held. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.2006 GRACE W.; beloved mother of June Chapman and Robert Burkett.

On February 13, 2006, WILBERT THOMAS, SR., beloved husband of Bettie J. Rogers. Friends may call at the CHATMAN-HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road on Friday, 12 to 6 P.M. Further services will be Saturday, 2 P.M. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Seaboard, NC. Interment Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

JAMES "JIM" HOWARD EAST, IV, age 53, of Monterey, VA, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1952 at Baltimore, MD a son of the late James H. East III and Elizabeth Corine (Roloff) East of Catonsville, MD. On May 29, 1983 he married Lynda (Yingling) East. Mr. East received his electrical engineering degree and masters from Auburn University. He was senior associate for the consulting firm of Booz, Allen & Hamilton for 25 years. He was a member of Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church in Baltimore.

On Saturday, December 3, 2005, WILBERT "Joe" MILLER, age 86, devoted son of the late Sophie Miller, beloved brother of the late Henry Miller, William Miller, Anne Lally, Josephine Koryto and Estelle Surdel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rev. Joseph G. Bochenek will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 7 at St. Bridgid Roman Catholic Church (S. Ellwood Avenue at Hudson Street), Canton beginning at 11 A.M. Interment to follow in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

On Friday December 2, 2005 CARL M., beloved husband of Rita (nee D'Adamo) devoted father of Carl J. La Verghetta, Raymond C. La Verghetta, and Rita C. Steiner, brother of Rose Schlenker, Edith Ventura, Lucy Bobco and Wilbert La Verghetta, loving grandfather of Stephanie Steiner, Melissa Steiner, Gabriella La Verghetta and Maria La Verghetta. Funeral Mass on Wednesday December 7, 11 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 3755 St. Paul St., Ellicott City, MD 21043. Interment at a later date.

On September 25, 2005, CHARLES WILBERT HERNDON, Ornamental Tree and Shrubery Expert and beloved son of the late Harry and Mabel Herndon; loving brother of Billie Delores Harris and May Irene Ayers. Also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend an Graveside Service on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the Lorraine Park Cemetery. Those desiring may meet at the Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc., 3631 Falls Rd at 9:15 A.M. on Saturday to follow the hearse to the cemetery.

On September 20, 2005, GRACE ELIZABETH SMITH (nee Grammer); beloved wife of the late Wilbert Smith; loving sister of the late Frank Grammer; dear aunt of Adair Crosby and April Valentine. A Graveside service will be held on Friday, 10 A.M. at Baltimore National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made The Charlestown Benevolent Care Fund, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Arrangements by HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC.

On August 17, 2005, ETTA MAE HATTON, beloved wife of the late Wilbert Earl Hatton, devoted mother of Vicki R. D'Angelo and Debbie L. Mace, cherished grandmother of Michael and Tiffany. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville on Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held 10 AM Monday at Aisquith Presbyterian Church, 7515 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21234. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Etta's name may be made to the Church's Organ Fund.

On July 31, 2005; La VAUGHN WHITE; beloved husband of Doris J. Hill White; devoted father of E.L., Tawanda and Jason White; loving son of Wilbert and Elsie White; step-son of Clementine Bryant; dear brother of Wilbert White, Jr., Willie Minor (Dorothy) and Augusta Owens; step-brother of Lu Venia Kelly (Robert). He is also survived by grandchildren Taylor, Tyler and Jarrid White and Tamera Taylor, cousin Alfredia Jones (James), mother-in-law Etta Sykes, sisters-in-law Sarah Jack, Janice Grice (Willie)