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Carol May Carkhuff

December 22, 1933 — April 20, 2026

Laurel, Maryland

Our beloved mother, Carol May Carkhuff, 92 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. She was born in Kingston, PA to Capitola Wilkinson-Bird Newman and Lee Bliss Newman.

Carol May loved her family greatly and found fulfillment in taking care of them in all ways. She enjoyed working as a Food Service Manager for Prince George’s County Public School for many years until she retired in 1998 to take care of her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She loved the Lord and her church, which she spent many years volunteering her time and talents to.

She is survived by her 4 children: Bliss (Kay) Carkhuff, Mark (Ann) Carkhuff, Sharon Carkhuff, and Carol Ann (Michael) Dwonzyk; 14 Grandchildren: Shawn (Ash) Kozlov, Michael (Brooke) Carkhuff, Charisa Carkhuff, Amanda Carkhuff, Timothy (Hannah) Carkhuff, Andrew (Jerusha) Carkhuff, Eli Thalburg, Jeremy Carkhuff, Karen (Riley) Reno, Henry Carkhuff, Kimberly Carkhuff, Riley Dwonzyk, Jason Dwonzyk, and Collin Dwonzyk; 13 great grandchildren: Hailey Kozlov, Talitha, Silas, Hadassah, Luke, Lydia, Zachariah, Aurora, Aiden, Declan, Raelynn, Lillian, Gavin; and one great-great grandchild Levi, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Thomas, her six siblings: Gloria Ammerman, Harold Newman, Neil Newman, Raymond Newman, Irene Sorber, Lee Newman, and son-in-law Christopher Jones.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Carol M. Carkhuff to the First Baptist Church of Laurel, Attn: Legacy Fund, 15000 First Baptist Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Laurel

15000 First Baptist Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

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Funeral Service

Thursday, April 30, 2026

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Laurel

15000 First Baptist Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

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Graveside Service

Thursday, April 30, 2026

11:45 am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

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