Obituaries

Patricia Irene Elliott

Oct 31, 2025

Paricia Irene Elliott, born April 6, 1938 in Annapolis, MD, passed away October 31, 2025 in Laurel, MD. Pat was the daughter of Benjamin Elliott Sr and Marguerite Elliott, also of Laurel, MD. Pat lived in Laurel from the time she was an infant until her death. She attended Laurel Elementary and Laurel High School, graduating in 1956. Upon graduation...

Agnes Owusu Acheaw

Oct 23, 2025

Mrs. Agnes Wendy Berko Owusu-Acheaw, 70, was born on January 23, 1955 at Kpong, in the Eastern Region of Ghana, to Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Berko of Oyoko-New Juaben and Mrs Mary Nkansah Berko (Amma Brago) of Asokore-New Juaben in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Aggie, as she was affectionately called, was the fifth of her parents’ nine children and a descendant...

Michael Peter Ritter

Oct 21, 2025

Michael Peter Ritter, age 92 years of Takoma Park, Maryland died peacefully on October 21, 2025. Mike, as he was known, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He spent two years in Arizona where he recovered from a childhood illness. This move gave him a love of travel and reinforced his love of animals.

Mike continued his education at...

Karen Beavers

Oct 20, 2025

Karen Marjorie Beavers (McQuaid) peacefully passed away on October 20, 2025, with her husband at her bedside.

Karen was born on November 2, 1947, to James Walter McQuaid and Marjorie Lois Fullerton in Laurel, Maryland.

Karen lived her entire life in Laurel, Maryland, and was a member of St Philip's Episcopal Church, where she was a devoted follower of Christ. Even when...

Carolyn Faye Thames

Oct 19, 2025

Carolyn Faye Thames, age 73, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on October 19, 2025.

Carolyn was born on February 26, 1952, in Virginia, to Ruby and Lawrence Thames. Growing up, she enjoyed spending time on her grandparents’ farm. She worked for many years as a mail clerk supervisor with the United States Postal Service alongside her companion Jeffrey Crawford. Carolyn was...

Nicholas Robert Wilson

Oct 17, 2025

Nicholas Robert Wilson, age 41, passed away in Scaggsville Laurel, Maryland on October 17, 2025.

Nick was born on the 4th of July in 1984, in Reading Pennsylvania, to Gina and Steve Wilson. His life was characterized by a love of reading, cooking, gardening, birding, music, and sports. He excelled often in athletics, from anchoring the relay team for Laurel City's...

Craig Heist

Oct 10, 2025

Craig Brian Heist, 66, of Laurel MD passed away October 10, 2025.

He was born in 1959 to Charles Heist and Arlene Mickolite Heist in Baltimore, Maryland.

Craig was a graduate of Kenwood High School and Salisbury University.

He worked at WKHI in Ocean City and later moved to Washington DC, where he worked for Radio Martí, WTOP, and WJFK. He covered sports...

Edward F. Grimes Jr.

Oct 9, 2025

Edward Franklin Grimes Jr., 93, of Fulton, Maryland, formerly of Laurel, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025.

Born on August 26, 1932, in Westminster, Maryland, Ed (“Tink” as many of his friends called him), was the beloved son of the late Edward Franklin Grimes Sr. and Melissa Elizabeth Harbaugh (formerly Melissa Elizabeth Palmer). Moving to Hancock,...

Larry Verle Summers

Oct 9, 2025

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Sherry Lynn Frost

Oct 2, 2025

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Sherry Lynn Frost.

Sherry Frost, age 63, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity. Born on March 7, 1962, in Pella, Iowa, to Henry and Donna Rooda, Sherry was a devoted daughter, sister, and mother, cherished by her family and...

Fatma Jeanty

Sep 28, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that my lovely and beautiful wife, Fatma Jeanty, age 74, passed away peacefully in Laurel, Maryland on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Fatma was born in 1951 to the late Ibrahim Cag and the late Vehibe Cag (née Ozbakan).

Fatma was a very devoted wife, mother, confidante and...

James Reed Michael Kean

Sep 20, 2025

James “Jim” Reed Michael Kean, 84, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at 11:00pm. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, gentle spirit, passion for the outdoors and unwavering love for his family.

Born in Camden, NJ, on March 15, 1941, Jim moved...

Tama K. Chu

Sep 19, 2025

Tama Kyung-Ja Chu, 90, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on Friday September 19, 2025.  She was born on June 5, 1935, in Manchuria China, but grew up in Japan and has always reminisced about returning there.

She worked most of her life in the food service industry, from an Italian kitchen to a bakery, she eventually...

Ndape Cynthia Mesame

Sep 18, 2025

The Funeral Service for Ndape Cynthia Mesame is available to be viewed by clicking HERE.

In Loving Memory of Mesame Ndape Cynthia March 15, 1988 – September 18, 2025

Mesame Ndape Cynthia, age 37, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.

Born on March 15, 1988, in Tiko, Cameroon, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Isaac Etube and Pisang Mbwoge Maureen.

She...

Munir Mahfuz Hishmeh

Sep 17, 2025

Munir Mahfouz Hishmeh was born on October 31, 1940 and passed away on September 17, 2025 in Rosedale, MD. Munir was a loving family man who always had a smile on his face, especially when he saw his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Niama, his father, Mahfouz, his brothers Abed, Samir, and Nihad,...

Mark Anthony Tolliver

Sep 16, 2025

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William (Billy) Fitzhugh Lee, III

Sep 15, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of William (Billy) Fitzhugh Lee III, who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 63.  Billy was a beloved husband, father, brother, nuisance to his younger sister, and friend whose life touched many with his kindness, humor, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for family.  Born into a close-knit...

Rene Mae Quillen

Sep 12, 2025

Rene (Bartlinski) Quillen 79, was born on July 22, 1946, in Washington, DC to Hazel and Charles Bartlinski, and passed away peacefully on Friday September 12, 2025, after long, hard-fought battle with her health.  Her family is deeply heartbroken but takes comfort in that she will be joining her husband, Mother, and other loved ones in Heaven.  She loved,...