All Obituaries

Darlene E. Castle was born on July 26, 1948 in Laurel, MD.  She passed away November 9, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late John E. Castle, Jr. and Doris E.  She is survived by her 4 siblings, John E. Castle, III, Sharon Castle, Bruce Castle, and Fern Cole, along with many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.  She was a passionate teacher and taught in the PG County Public Schools for 50 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers,...

George R. Johnson Jr., 67 of Laurel, MD passed away November 8th, 2019 He was born in 1951 to George R. Johnson Sr. and Anna V. Johnson in Beaufort, NC. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1990 after 20 years of service and most recently worked in security for Northrop Grumman under NSA.  During his time in the Air Force he traveled across the country and the world. He walked on the lands of Turkey, Greece, England, Egypt, and Guam.  And on one of these stops he met...

  On November 7, 2019, John W. Carr, husband of Judy, father of Jack (Joy, wife to Jack) and Donna and grandfather of five, died at Howard County General Hospital.  Born in Laurel on September 5, 1935, he attended Laurel Elementary and Laurel Junior-Senior High School, where he developed great athletic abilities.  He was a three-letter man at LHS, in baseball, football, and basketball; and at graduation he was awarded the School Sweater in Boys' Athletics 1954.  At...

Robert Arthur Dulin passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 76.  Beloved husband of Arlene Dulin (nee Aaro).  Predeceased by his parents Norman Dulin and Margaret Dulin (nee Barnes), as well as his brother, Richard Dulin.  Mr. Dulin was born in Washington D.C. and, after moving to Maryland, decided to settle in Laurel.   His passion was repairing duckpin bowling machinery.  He jokingly told others that, among his...

Emma Marie Schinner-Callaghan (Age 100) of Laurel, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 5, 2019.                       Born in Glen Burnie, MD on April 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Laura Shipley.  She was the loving wife of the late Carl H. Schinner, Sr. and her late second husband, Frances Callaghan. Emma was employed for many years...

Charles R. Giddings Sr, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, surrounded by family and close friends. He was a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD. Charles was a master plumber who served the Laurel and surrounding areas for most of his life, working for C.R. Giddings & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc, which he founded and co-owned with his son Charles Jr. He was born in 1932 to Alfred and Mary (Hobbs) Giddings. Charles served his country as a tank commander sergeant...

Kimberly Kaye Hayslett-Smith, 56, of Laurel, Maryland unexpectedly passed away on November 1, 2019 at her home. Kimberly, lovingly known as Kim, Kimmy, Matilda and Girdy was born to the late Edward and Patricia Hayslett on April 24, 1963 in Lexington, VA at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Kim obtained her education in Maryland public schools. She always had dreams and aspirations of continuing her education and was proud to say she accomplished her goal later in life. Kim was employed by Prince...

Emma Joan Peck of Laurel Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born to Jesse and Gladys Hart of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Emma spent many days enjoying spending time with her grandchildren, watching western movies and most of all loved watching the Washington Redskins. She is survived by her daughters Janet and Dudley Wilson, Donna and Ron Locy and Brenda and Chuck Hare. As well as many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was...

Martha Ann Burrell Wilson was born on September 12, 1926 to the late Martha Ann Perry (Alston) and Edmond Y. Burrell in Franklin County, NC.  She departed this life on October 30, 2019 at CR Care of BondMill in Laurel, Maryland surrounded by loving family. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized as a member of Concord Baptist in Kittrell, NC.  She attended Concord School and Franklin High in Franklinton, NC.  Martha Ann was a long-time resident of Mt. Vernon and...

ENGR ABIODUN AJIFOWOBAJE 1953-2019 BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE Engr. Abiodun Oladiran Ajifowobaje was born in Ilesha on the 23rd of December 1954 to the family of Pa. Elisa and Mrs. Omowunmi Ajifowobaje. He was the 3rd child of five siblings. EDUCATION Engr. Abiodun started his education at SIM primary school in Kano, Kano state and later Ansaudeen Primary school in Lagos from 1964 - 1970. He proceeded to Titcombe College Egbe in Kogi state for his secondary school education. Abiodun enrolled...