Obituaries

May 2, 2026

Roberta Jane (Bobbi) Armstrong, née Collins, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Beverly Collins; her son, Clifton V. Graves; and her sister, Colleen Cochran. Bobbi is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Armstrong; her daughter, Tammy Smith (Rick); five grandchildren: Joseph Groeger, John B. Groeger...

Apr 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share that Harvey Chew passed away on April 30th 2026 at Sinai Hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Harvey was born on April 23rd 1965 in Washington D.C. and from the very beginning, he brought light, laughter and kindness into the lives of those around him. Growing up in Southern Maryland, Harvey...

Apr 24, 2026

Lauren Hageage, age 43, of Laurel, MD passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2026.

She was born in 1982 to Charles Sr. and Cheryl Hageage at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Lauren lived her early adult life in Laurel and then moved to Hagerstown and finally Frederick, MD.

She went to St. Mary's of the Mills grade school, Pallotti High School...

Apr 23, 2026

Keith Foreman left this earthly life to be with our loving Lord on April 23, 2026. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend.

A man of discipline and skill, Keith was a proud alumni of Staunton Military Academy and attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). These institutions helped shape...

Apr 23, 2026

Edward Patrick Ryan (85) of Elkridge, MD passed away April 23, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC to Edward Therlow Ryan and Thelma Cecilia Hilleary Ryan.

Edward was a member of The American Legion, The Rod and Gun Club and the NRA.

He served in the United Air Force for 7 years active duty as a staff sergeant who specialized in...

Apr 21, 2026

Jerry Paul Gowen on April 21, 2026, Beloved son of the late Joseph P. Gowen and Harriet R. Gowen, dear brother of Michael Gowen, devoted father of Noel and James Gowen, loving grandfather of Ashley Houston and Alexys Gowen, Michele Gowen and Timothy Gowen also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 pm...

Apr 20, 2026

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...

Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Brian Michael Bennett, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in Pasadena, Maryland on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on January 14, 1983, son of Bob and Eileen Bennett and brother of Diane Nestor, Brian was raised in Laurel, Maryland, where he spent most of his life and built deep roots in the community he loved. 

He attended St. Vincent Pallotti High School,...

Apr 15, 2026

Services for Roberta Fancher will be live-streamed; to access the video, please click HERE.

Roberta Hilt Fancher of Laurel, Md. died on April 15, 2026. She was 75 years old. Born on February 2, 1951 to Merceita and Robert Hilt, Roberta spent her youth in Kentucky, graduating from Waggoner High School in Louisville, KY in 1969 and later obtaining her bachelor's...

Apr 12, 2026

Robin Lynne Vestal, 61, of Savage, Maryland, passed away after a lengthy and valiant struggle with cancer on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1964 to James and Annette Breiling in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Robin practiced a long career in health care: first as a nurse and later for over 20 years as a physician assistant at the...

Apr 11, 2026

Payton Uland Hunter passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on December 1, 1953, in Washington, D.C., to the late Arthur and Arlene Hunter.

He was educated in the D.C. public school system and completed his studies at Spingarn High School, where he participated in track and field, soccer, and ROTC. During his...

Apr 8, 2026

Joseph Enoch Henderson, Sr., affectionately known as "Joe Joe", "Cuphead", "Joe" and "Miracle Man", was born on December 6, 1941, in Washington D.C. to the late Patterson Henderson, Sr. and the late Viola-Smith Henderson.

Joseph met his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Cooper-Henderson 70 years ago. They later dated and married on October 1, 1966. Joe and Shirley spent many years together listening...

Apr 6, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

Linda Maria Gross of Mitchellville, Maryland went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2026. She was 76 years old. Born on August 24, 1949, to the late Leroy Raymond Holmes and Willie Mae Crenshaw, Linda grew up in the Washington DC area and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1979. She then...

Mar 31, 2026

Patricia Ann (Constable) Zack, age 90, of Laurel, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Morningside House of Laurel. Patricia was born on February 15, 1936 in Washington, DC, the eldest child of the late Marvin Eugene and Madeline (Holt) Constable. Upon graduation from St. Patrick’s Academy in 1954, she entered employment with the US government as a secretary....

Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Carol Ann Smith, 83, a 56-year resident of Laurel, and for the past 5 years, Westminster, Maryland, passed into the presence of the Lord on March 27, 2026.

Carol was born in 1942 to Walter Smith and Blanche Smith (Silvera) in Brooklyn, New York. She carried the warmth and resilience of her New York roots throughout her life, eventually making Maryland...

Mar 23, 2026

Brenda Marie (Souder) Blitz, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her home in Laurel, Maryland. Born on July 1, 1943, Brenda’s life was one marked by compassion, humor, and an unwavering love for those around her.

A proud graduate of Bowie State University, Brenda dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a kindergarten...

Mar 17, 2026

William Jay Knisley Jr., Jay, a devoted husband, proud father, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away unexpectedly on March 17th, 2026 at his home in Laurel, Maryland at the age of 53.

Jay was the beloved husband of Christine and the dedicated father of Elizabeth and Julia, who were the absolute center of his...