Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the Family of Jim B. Legg.

Jim B. Legg, age 69, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on April 24, 2024.

Born April 14, 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of Ralph Connell and Ellette (Guin) Legg.  He lived in Birmingham AL, Roswell GA, and Laurel and Severn,...

Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Glen C. Knecht, Sr., 94, was received into the glory of his Savior on April 23, 2024, at his home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, MD. Born March 19, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY, son of Robert and Wilma Knecht, Glen grew up in Syracuse, NY. Glen was brought to transformative, saving faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Apr 21, 2024

John “John Man” Robert Mitchell of Laurel, Maryland passed away in his home on April 21, 2024.  He was born June 21, 1996 to Thomas Mitchell and Mary Mitchell in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He graduated from Freestate ChalleNGe Academy with his high school diploma in 2013.

John, the baby of the family, left a lasting impression with...

Apr 21, 2024

This obituary was lovingly written by the family.

Sandra "Sandy" Lea Davis, 63, of Laurel, passed away on April 21st, 2024. Born on July 7th, 1960 in D.C., she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lois Shotwell.

Sandy had an endless love for her family, friends, reading, gardening and bird watching in the...

Apr 19, 2024

David James Patterson, Sr. “Dave” passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 81. Born September 5th, 1942 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Dave was the son of James and Hazel Patterson. Shortly after high school, Dave enlisted in the Army and was part of the 82nd airborne division.

Upon returning home, Dave started a job...

Apr 12, 2024

Calvin “Ray” Reeley 80, of Laurel passed away 04-12-2024

He was born February 23, 1944, son of Calvin Coolidge Reeley and Viola Inez Semones

He was a Painting Contractor for over 40 years

He enjoyed, spending time with his family, fishing, cars, motorcycles, and sharing a laugh or a good story.

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Apr 11, 2024

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Esther Marie ( Penny ) Poole, 80, of Burtonsville, Maryland Passed away April 11, 2024.

She was born September 27, 1943 to Stanley Harris Davis and Virginia Marie Carter in Washington D.C.

Esther retired from The Georgetown part of Hap Holladay Corp where she started...

Apr 9, 2024

James Ronald Wells, born April 20, 1947, unexpectedly passed away on April 9th, 2024.

He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and service.

Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, dedicated 37 years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service, where he served diligently. His commitment and hard work were evident throughout his career. ...

Apr 9, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Soon Ja Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 8, 2024

Leila Genet Shawel, age 17, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Leila was born on a beautiful summer day on August 23, 2006, in Seattle, WA to her loving parents, mother Bethel Necho Asres and father Getnet Estifanos Shawel.

In May 2008, she moved with her parents to Silver Spring, MD. ...

Apr 8, 2024

Gordon Thomas Whitehead (Tommy), 90 of Laurel passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Aril 8, 2024.

He was born on October 30, 1933 in Savage Maryland to the late William Lee Whitehead and late Dollie Marie (Gray) Whitehead, Luber.

He was signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league...

Apr 5, 2024

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Nancy Maria (Fiori) Stevens, 93, of Laurel MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Born on October 15, 1930 in Medway Massachusetts to Eva (Currier) and Vincent Fiori (both deceased).  She was the wife of John Stevens for 39 years until he passed in 1995....

Apr 4, 2024

Anton Dillon Allahrakha was born on August 10, 2001 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan at the Karachi Adventist Hospital. He was the eldest of four children born to Amir and Carolyn Allahrakha. Anton thrived on figuring things out himself. He was a hands-on guy who loved tackling projects – from landscaping his yard to meticulously detailing his cars. He even...

Apr 4, 2024

The services for Margaret McLaughlin will be live-streamed; you may view by clicking HERE.

Margaret Anne Crane McLaughlin, known as Peggy, was born March 22nd 1942 in Jersey City New Jersey. She passed away on April 4th, 2024 in Crofton, MD. She was the daughter of Edward and Margaret Crane. Peggy is survived by her husband of...

Apr 3, 2024

Martina Alvarado de Zapata, 81, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on April 3rd, 2024. Born on September 16th, 1942 in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic to Irene Alvarado and Alida Aquino, Martina spent her youth in San Francsico de Macoris where she studied clothing design and worked as a Alta Costura teacher, and was a member of...

Mar 14, 2024

Frederick Daniel Veihmeyer

Frederick D. Veihmeyer, age 98, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Fred was born to Edna (Zimmerman) and Jesse George Veihmeyer in the Benning neighborhood of Washington DC. As a boy, he moved with his family to the Kenilworth neighborhood where he lived until entering the service. As a young man, he was...

Mar 9, 2024

An obituary for Nelson Zamora is not available at this time. We invite you to share your thoughts on the tribute wall.

Mar 6, 2024

Life Sketch of Karl Eide

October 23, 1923 – March 6, 2024

Karl Eide was born October 23, 1923 on a small farm overlooking a fjord in Kvammen, Norway, near Ostereidet, 30 miles north of Bergen, Norway. He was the fourth child of seven born to Nils and Andrina (Kvammen) Eide. It is interesting to...

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Grace (LaRue) Villeneuve of Odenton, MD., 62, passed peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Hospice Unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was the youngest of four children, born in Buffalo, NY. to the late Daniel M. and Marie V. (Kostur) LaRue on February 21,1962, moving to...

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Paul Lawrence Jackson, Jr., exchanged his life here on earth for an eternal one. He transitioned, in the early morning, peacefully at home in District Heights, Maryland.

Paul was born on March 23, 1954, in Washington, DC to the late Paul “Stonewall” Lawrence Jackson, Sr. and Margaret Lennetha Winston (née Alston).