Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

William Joseph Diaz Sr. of Laurel, MD, son of the late Ferdinand Joseph Diaz and Ramona Maria Rivera, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of April 29, 2023 in Columbia, Md. William was born on January 23,1936 in New York, NY, as the 4th of five children.

William grew up in New York, NY.  ...

Apr 28, 2023

Deborah Hanfman (Tolson), of Laurel, Maryland, passed away with her family at her side on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 70.  She was born on April 28, 1953 in Washington, DC.  Debbie was the oldest child of the late Joseph Francis Tolson and late Ada Carson Tolson (Stump).

Debbie received her bachelor's degree in...

Apr 25, 2023

William Edward George Jr., lovingly known as Buddy, passed away on April 25, 2023, at the age of 92. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 31 years, Barbara, his six children, Ruth (Johnson), Susan (Johnson), Johnny Belinda (Flora), Frank George, Michelle (DeOrnellas), and Michael (Eggerl), as well as his brother Lloyd “Tim”, sister Patricia (Rollins), nieces,...

Apr 23, 2023

George Robert Hoidra, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home in Laurel, MD on Sunday April 23rd.

George was born October 27th, 1948, in Greenville, South Carolina to George Hoidra and Corinne (Connie) Young Hoidra. At a young age he was lovingly given the nickname Ship (sometimes Shippa) by his family to differentiate between him and...

Apr 22, 2023

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Joan Maureen Byington

Joan Maureen (Rose) Byington (80) was born in Driffield, Yorkshire England on 19 February 1943. She was born during WWII to Frances May (West) and Sidney William Rose. She was their second and last child. Growing up she was a Tom boy when she was...

Apr 15, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ellen Irene Hammond. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 13, 2023

Craig Louis White passed away peacefully at home at 72 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna "Mickey" White and Charles White, and his older brother, Charles “Skip” White. A bold youth, he made a name for himself (a childhood nickname anyway) with an injury sustained during a notorious game of blind dodge'ball' with...

Apr 11, 2023

Bobby Porter passed away on Apr 11, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 9, 2023

Obituary

John Donald Schmidt 11/30/1935 - 04/09/2023

John Donald Schmidt (87) of Laurel, MD died on April 9, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He came to College Park, MD to join the rifle team at the University of MD.  While on the rifle team he met his future wife,...

Apr 4, 2023

Velma Lee Williamson passed away quietly at home at the age of 89 while surrounded by her loving family.

Velma was born January 8, 1934 to Josephine Elizabeth Brown and Wesley Thompkins in Columbus, GA.  As a child, her family moved to Aniston, AL and then to Laurel, MD.

Velma married Howard W. Grimes in...

Apr 3, 2023

Gwen Cox Dyrud, 86, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023. Born on June 21, 1936 in Loving Texas (Young County); she was the oldest of three daughters born to Oleta Deering Cox and John Malcolm Mox. She was blessed with an older sister, Oleta Mae (Cox) Roark. Gwen graduated from Graham High School in 1954...

Apr 1, 2023

Sandra Kay Hatfield of Laurel, MD passed away April 1, 2023 at her home. Sandy was born in Grundy, Virginia in 1948 to Betty Seigle and Don Webb. She spent her career working for Giant Food where she retired some years ago. Sandy enjoyed shopping and cooking but mostly she lived for her family and her neighbors, whom she...

Mar 31, 2023

Elizabeth “Betsy” Fell Lynn, age 64, of College Park, MD passed away on March 31, 2023.

Betsy was predeceased by her parents, Gordon (MaryAnne) Fell and Molly “Sabrina” Hawkins, and widowed by her late husband Larry Lynn Sr. She is survived by her children, Christopher K. Nicholson, Andrew G. Fell, and Kenneth Harrell and her siblings, Cynthia...

Mar 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of mother, sister, aunt and friend. Edna L. "Duvall" Powell 81 died on March 30, 2023 at Adventist Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1942 in Olney, MD to the late Vernon and Maude (Musgrove) Duvall. Edna grew up in Burtonsville, MD moved to Silver Spring, MD then lived in Laurel, MD for 36 years...

Mar 27, 2023

Roling, Myrna (Nee: Cotton):

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Myrna Roling passed on to her great reward. Myrna is predeceased by her husband, Duane, and was married for 50 years; as well as her sister, Carol, and her parents, James and Anna. Myrna is survived by her 6 children: Gregory A. Roling, Richard A. Roling, Mark A....

Mar 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Zelalem Yirga Adamu. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2023

Stanley Jerome Holcomb was born on November 19, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia. He was the son of the late Susie Pearl (Battle) Holcomb and the late James Holcomb, Sr. Stanley passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Along with his parents and siblings, Stanley grew up in the...

Mar 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Billie Jo Simons. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 20, 2023

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of James Roberson.

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the death of James Foster Roberson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who was taken suddenly on March 20, 2023, the first day of spring.

James was born on January 19, 1955 in Washington...

Mar 20, 2023

Victoria Margaret Vide of Eldersburg, Maryland, passed away on March 20, 2023.

Vicky was born at the U.S. AFB in Dreux, France. As a typical Air Force family, Vicky traveled with her parents, five siblings and a dog from base to base every two years. She was the smallest of all her siblings, but also known within...