Obituaries

Apr 19, 2015

Ruby Theolyn "Lynn" Carmen died on April 19th at Laurel Regional Hospital after a brief illness.  Known by "Ruby", "Lynn" or "Sister", (being the only daughter born to the late James Theo  and Ruby Barrow of Vienna, GA on September 19th, 1938  She left her home in Georgia at 17 years old to come to work for...

Apr 17, 2015

Kenneth Eugene Greenway was born August 25, 1933 to the late John and Alberta Greenway, in Roanoke, VA. He was married to the late Sylvia Greenway. He was a father to the late Garry Greenway (survived by his widow, Maria Greenway-Meehan) and the late Martin Greenway (survived by his widow, Patricia Greenway). He was a brother to the late...

Apr 13, 2015

Regina  ”Gina”  Andrea  Atkins a resident of Laurel for 28 years, passed away on April 13, 2015 at her home.  She was 81 years old.   Was born September 24, 1933 in Wilkesbarre, Pa.,to the late John Robert and Alice Lawson. She graduated from Central High School in Scranton, Pa. and moved to Washington, D.C. after college. She worked for...

Apr 13, 2015

Linda Gail Turner, 64, of West Laurel passed away quickly on Monday morning April 13. The daughter of Gail Crane Turner of Arbor Ridge at Riderwood and the late Howard Lee Turner, she was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Linda received a BS degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Arts in Counseling from...

Apr 12, 2015

Tokunbo Oluwafemi Ogunyemi was born in Oxford England, on June 6, 1976, to Johnson and Florence Ogunyemi.

Tokunbo attended University of Ibadan and graduated with honors in biochemistry. After leaving university Tokunbo moved to the U.S. where he graduated as a doctor of pharmacy. He worked for different companies as a pharmacist where he was...

Apr 10, 2015

Mary L. Spence, resident of Savage and Harmony Hall, Columbia, MD died peacefully at the age of 91 on April 10, 2015.

Widow of James F. Spence, she is survived by sister Sue Grady, daughters Karen Spence, Linda Guess and Hélène van Oijen, and loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at Meadowridge Memorial Park...

Apr 8, 2015

On April 8, 2015 after a short illness, Richard A. Hodges; devoted father of Corinna Nowak, Lee Wheeler, Robert Hodges, Brett Hodges and Erin Niec. Also survived by five grandchildren and many friends at the Va Medical Center in Washington, DC., where Rich worked for 35 years as a pharmacist. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the...

Apr 7, 2015

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter, “Judy”, 75, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina passed away on April 7, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Sigmund Sailer and Nellie Cullen Sailer.   She grew up in Laurel, Maryland and was a member of St. Mary of the Mills parish. ...

Apr 5, 2015

Helen Virginia Matchett, 62, a longtime resident of Laurel, Maryland passed away on April 5, 2015.  She will be deeply missed.  She was born on May 18, 1952 in Rockville, Maryland to George Allen, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Dehn) Bender.

Helen’s world revolved around her family.  She loved her sons and grandchildren with all her heart...

Apr 3, 2015

Doris Louise Styers, age 81, of Laurel, MD, passed away on Friday April 3, 2015.

Doris was a lifelong Laurel resident.

Doris was the wife of the late Ralph Styers, Sr. and the mother of Ralph Styers, Jr. and his wife Nancy, and the late Robert A. Styers, Sr.  She was the grandmother of June...

Apr 2, 2015

Sherree Ann Aaron, age 58, of Laurel, MD, died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her  residence in Laurel, MD.

Sherree was born and raised in Laurel and considered herself a lifelong Laurel resident.  She worked for the majority of her life in the manufactured home industry, spending the last 15 years as the Community Manager at Parkway...

Mar 30, 2015

On March 30, 2015 Robert W. King devoted father of Kimberly Giroux and Dawn Martinez, dear grandfather of Ashley Jenkins, Amber King, Cody Thomas, Nicholas and Lila Martinez and great grandfather of Kaleb Jenkins, Ricky and Alexis Wayson; beloved brother of Frank King, Mary King, Shirley Yearsley and Kathy Benzinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Mar 30, 2015

On March 30, 2015 Riley L. Carr,  beloved husband of 53 years to Donna Carr (nee Riddle) devoted father of Riley Wayne Carr, Ronda Carpenter and her husband Greg: Lisa Smith and her husband Curt; loving grandfather of Pam, Jason, Justin, Sara, Dustin, and Dalton Carr, Katie Hyrowski, Kristi, Brad, Jacqui and Jenni Carpenter and Rileigh Smith;  cherished great...

Mar 27, 2015

Lisa Miller 29, of Lanham Md. Born December 23, 1985 went home March 27, 2015. Lisa is survived by her daughter Angela Maynard (age 6). Her Father Dennis Miller Sr.; Her Fiancé Eric Knott; Her Sister Jennifer Miller; Her Brothers, Dennis Miller Jr. and Theopolus Hall; Her Nephew, Christopher Miller. Also survived by numerous friends and family. Lisa will...

Mar 26, 2015

Sally F Klies (Gill) 83 beloved wife of the late George O. Klies Jr. of Clarksville, MD passed away March 26, 2015.  Daughter of the late Sidney A and Deane (Thomas) Gill. Sally was originally from Blackstone Virginia .  Graduated from Averett College for women.  She worked as a payroll clerk for the Army. She is survived by her...

Mar 24, 2015

On March 24, 2015 Florence May Mattoon (nee Worton) beloved wife of the late Cameron W. Mattoon; devoted mother of James C. Mattoon and his wife Christine; dear sister of the late George Worton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the Chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A.  313 Talbott...

Mar 23, 2015

John Moore Kelly, Sr. passed away on March 23, 2015 at Glen Burnie Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was 78.  He was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Harold and Pauline Kelly in Takoma Park, MD.  He has been a Laurel resident since 1962.  He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Ham Radio Operator...

Mar 21, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie Brown of Port St. Lucie, FL.  He went peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Fulton, MD.  Charlie was born May 14, 1922.  He devoted much of his time and energy to his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He and his wife Margie were married for...

Mar 19, 2015

Mar 19, 2015

Seaton B. Norman was born February 5th, 1918. He was the eldest of eight children given birth by their mother, Annie Pritchett Norman. His siblings by his father James Thomas Norman, were Alethia, Nancy Jane, and Albert. They lived over the country store owned by his grandmother, Nancy Jane Rhodes, in Scuppernong Township, North Carolina.

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