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*****Jan. 3, 2002*****

Edith B. Dorsey
  Edith B. Dorsey, 71, of Frederick died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at 
Frederick Memorial Hospital.
  Born June 14, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice and Leon 
Washington.
  She was the beloved wife of James A. Dorsey of Frederick; devoted mother of 
Steven Sterling, James A. Jr., Nora L. and Wayne Dorsey. She also leaves four 
grandchildren; one sister, Mae Dorsey; and a host of other relatives and 
friends.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Dorsey were held at Friendship United Methodist 
Church, 27701 Ridge Road, Damascus, on Dec. 19. The Rev. F. Stewart officiated. 
Interment was at the church cemetery.
  Arrangements were handled by Snowden Funeral Home. 


*****Jan. 10, 2002*****

Michael R. King Sr.
  Mr. Michael R. King Sr., 42, of Thurmont, died suddenly Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 
at the Shock Trauma Center of University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore from 
injuries he sustained in an accident.
  He was born March 9, 1959 in Olney. He was the son of Sarah Kemp King of 
Thurmont and the late James R. Pete King.
  Surviving besides his mother are two sons, Michael R. King Jr. of Williamsport 
and James R. King of Frederick; one sister Peggy King of Lewistown and one 
brother James E. King of Knoxville.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Olin L. Molesworth, P.A. 
Funeral Home at 26401 Ridge Road in Damascus. The Reverend Lynn Glassbrook 
pastor of Clarksburg United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was held at 
the Clarksburg Methodist Cemetery.
  For those desiring, expressions of sympathy may be in the form of 
contributions to the Michael R. King Memorial Fund, in care of Clarksburg United 
Methodist Church, 22925 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871.