All Obituaries

James Francis Patton Jr. Of Ocean Pines Maryland passed away on May 28, 2018. He was born in 1952 to James and Charlotte Patton. In his youth he spent time as  a member of the National Guard. James recently retired from running his own home repair franchise. James was a Master Plumber and Project Manager on many construction projects from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. He enjoyed spending time with his wife,daughter, and dogs. He enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, smoking cigars,...

Julian Ray "JR"  Kaylor, 55 of Laredo, TX, resident of Laurel, MD passed away July 11, 2018. He was born in 1963 to Charles and Maria Kaylor. A loving husband and proud father, J.R. was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Rockville Fuel & Feed, and enjoyed playing internet chess, pruning his bonsai's, and the Washington Redskins. J.R. is survived by his wife Debra S. Kaylor, his son Niko R. Kaylor, his mother Maria Kaylor, brother Richard Kaylor and...

Dairha was such a kind and loving daughter, sister, aunt and mother. Her radiating smile touched most who encountered her. Her wonderful sense of humor made all those around her laugh. She would not wish sadness during this time, but to celebrate her life.

Donald Charles Snyder (age 74) passed away July 11, 2018 at home in Hyattsville, MD.  He was a graduate of Alma College in Alma, MI and obtained his PhD in Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.  He taught Economics at both the University of Maryland and Howard University in Washington, D.C., going on to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from which he retired after more than 20 years of Federal Service.  His contributions during that time included...

Billie Jean Snook, 89 years old of Seaford, DE passed away July 9, 2018. She was born June 27,1929 to Rawley M. Conley, Sr. and Thelma E. Lynch. Billie Jean was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and was a lifetime member of  the Eastern Star. She is survived by her sister Shirley Gilbert, brothers Rawley M. Conley, Jr and Robert W. Conley, a daughter Barbara Jean Martin, her son Gary Lee Snook, many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Gerard “Jerry” Ward of Laurel, MD passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018.   Jerry was born in 1934 to James and Margaret Ward in Baltimore, MD.  He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, and served in the United States Navy.  He retired from the local 26 IBEW as a master electrician after 60 years of service in 2001.  He was quite an athlete and enjoyed bowling, golfing, down hill skiing and was an outstanding wrestler for Mount...

Ishmael B. Sandlin, 91, of Sunrise of Columbia died on 3 July 2018. He was born 26 August 1926 in Sumiton, Alabama the son of Randolph and Lydie Sandlin. He attended Dora High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 8 August 1944. While serving in the Navy during WW II he participated in campaigns in North Africa and was later stationed near London, England. For his service he was awarded the American Campaign Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon,...

Jeffrey Michael Wagner, 25, of Laurel,MD died suddenly on June 30,2018. He was born January 29,1993 in Silver Spring,MD. He attended St.Mary's School and Dematha and Laurel High Schools. Beloved son of Becky and Jim Wagner. Beloved brother of Sister Brittany and Ally, brother in law Miguel and nephew Alexander. He also leaves his maternal grandmother Nancy Gottshall, paternal grandparents Kevin and Carla Wagner and many aunts,uncles and cousins. He was proceeded in death by his...

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Donna Lee Carter, 63 of Laurel, MD passed away on June 27, 2018. She was born on December 11, 1954 to Arlie and Doris Applegate of Cross Lanes, WV. Donna was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church of Laurel, MD for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending quality time with her two sons, grandsons, other family, friends and church family. Some of her hobbies included reading, sewing, gardening, walking and coloring with her grandson Cameron.     She is survived by sisters Susan...