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A patron of the arts and Black American music, Elizabeth Bartz co-founded with her late husband Floyd, the historic East Baltimore "Jazz Shrine," the North End Lounge and North Avenue and Gay Street. She is the proud mother of Grammy Award winning recording artist, alto/soprano saxophonist - Gary Bartz and a devoted daughter, Torah Bartz Thomas.more
Obituaries Baltimore
Elizabeth Bartz, mother of alto saxophonist, Gary Bartz with great grandson, actor Eric Berryman and daughter Torah Bartz Thomas. (Courtesy Photo)
Elizabeth Bartz, Jazz Patron, dies at 97
Originally published January 19, 2012A patron of the arts and Black American music, Elizabeth Bartz co-founded with her late husband Floyd, the historic East Baltimore "Jazz Shrine," the North End Lounge and North Avenue and Gay Street. She is the proud mother of Grammy Award winning recording artist, alto/soprano saxophonist - Gary Bartz and a devoted daughter, Torah Bartz Thomas.more
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December 10, 2011 -
Edith Mary Finney (nee Mackay) was born Dec. 30, 1932, the youngest of ten children born to the late Otho Mackay Sr., and Mabel Henson Mackay.more
December 10, 2011 -
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Rose Givens was born Feb. 15, 1914 to Ronnie Givens and Willie Pender in Baltimore. She was the 10th of their thirteen children. Rose was the last survivor of her generation.more
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December 10, 2011 -
Christine Fowler, beloved daughter of the late William and Lena Dunn, was born Aug. 21, 1922 in Wake County, N.C. She departed this life on November 21.more
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Berthiner Parker was born on March 10, 1923 in Newberry County, S.C. to the late Niece and Elma Parker. After the passing of her mother, Niece married the late Estelle Parker who became not only her mother, but her best friend until her passing.more
December 03, 2011 -
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November 24, 2011 -
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November 24, 2011 -
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November 05, 2011 -
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October 22, 2011 -
On September 14, God called Charles Wesley Wells to come home. Charles gave all he had to make this world a better place and now his work on earth is done.more
October 22, 2011 -
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October 22, 2011 -
Effie Estelle Moses was born in Cape Charles, Virginia on January 14, 1919 to the late Mary and John Moses. Effie departed this life, after a lengthy illness, on Monday, Sept. 19.more
October 22, 2011 -
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October 22, 2011 -
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October 18, 2011 -
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Jenneane Welling Bradford, native Baltimorean and daughter of Minerva Richardson Welling and John Cornelius Welling passed away on Sept. 26, 2011. She is the sister of Delores Jenkins and Leonard Donald Welling, both residing in Baltimore. She is also the niece of local legendary broadcaster Chuck Richards.more
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September 08, 2011 -
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August 27, 2011 -
Prior to entering the service, LTC William L. Roberts III worked as the Assistant Correctional Facility Administrator in command of all inmate service for the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities in Annapolis, Md. and retired from law enforcement.more
August 27, 2011 -
Walter W. Brown Jr. was born to the late Walter W. Brown Sr. and Waverly Edwards on October 27, 1964. The Lord called him home on June 7, 2011.more
August 27, 2011 -
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August 27, 2011 -
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August 27, 2011 -
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July 25, 2011 -
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June 29, 2011 -
On Wednesday May 25, 2011, Michelle Cecilia Murray Dial of Baltimore, peacefully submitted her spirit to her heavenly father.more
June 29, 2011 -
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June 25, 2011 -
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June 12, 2011 -
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April 26, 2011 -
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April 26, 2011 -
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