Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Frances L. Turner

Frances L. Turner

Apr 22, 2015

Frances Lee Turner; passed away on April 22, 2015,she was the beloved wife of Turner Seibels; devoted mother of Todd (Elizabeth) Turner ; loving grandmother of Alexandra and Noah. Also survived by one sister, four brothers and predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Also survived by over thirty nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Kenneth Lee Corley

Kenneth Lee Corley

Apr 21, 2015

On April 21, 2015 Kenneth L. Corley beloved hsband of Joyce L. Corley,; devoted father of Tammy Dunn, Kenny Jr. and Brian Corley; dear brother of Eddie Corley, Janet Gates and Judy Peggins.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the chapel of Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Ave laurel, Maryland 20707 on Sunday from...

Wanda Jay Whiting

Wanda Jay Whiting

Apr 20, 2015

Wanda Jay Whiting, age 69, of Laurel, MD, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Howard County General Hospital.

Wanda was employed by Laurel Regional Hospital as a Dietary Worker.

Mrs. Whiting is survived by her husband of over 50 years; Robert Whiting.  Wanda was the mother of Annette Mittleider and James Michael Whiting...

Milton Steward Cole

Milton Steward Cole

Apr 20, 2015

Milton Steward Cole, a resident of Riderwood Retirement Community in Silver Spring passed away on April 20, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital.  He was born on August 11, 1920 to the late Walter and Helen Cole in Laurel, MD.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Maryland in Psychology and Sociology in 1942.  He enlisted in the US...

Harold C. Schwartz, Sr.

Harold C. Schwartz, Sr.

Apr 19, 2015

Harold Clifton Schwartz, Sr., a longtime resident of Prince George’s and Howard County passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 78.  He was born on February 12, 1937 to the late Cleveland and Ruth Schwartz in Gaithersburg, MD where he was raised.  He was a successful business owner in the Glass and...

Ruby Theolyn Carmen

Ruby Theolyn Carmen

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...

Kenneth Eugene Greenway

Kenneth Eugene Greenway

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...

Regina Andrea ("Gina")  Atkins

Regina Andrea ("Gina") Atkins

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...

Linda Gail Turner

Linda Gail Turner

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...

Tokunbo O. Ogunyemi

Tokunbo O. Ogunyemi

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...

Mary L. Spence

Mary L. Spence

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...

Richard A. Hodges

Richard A. Hodges

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...

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter

Mary Judith Sailer Hunter

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. ...

Helen Virginia Matchett

Helen Virginia Matchett

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...

Doris Louise Styers

Doris Louise Styers

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...

Sherree Ann (Galuska)  Aaron

Sherree Ann (Galuska) Aaron

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...

Robert W. King

Robert W. King

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...

Riley L. Carr

Riley L. Carr

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...

Lisa Marie Miller

Lisa Marie Miller

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...

Sally F. (Gill)  Klies

Sally F. (Gill) Klies

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...