Obituaries

Jul 5, 2022

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Jul 5, 2022

Joanne “Joddie” Benson

Born: 11/26/1954

Called Home: 6/12/2022

My Life’s Journey

Through my parents my body was made

Through our creator, life’s love was displayed

I built my family through that beautiful love

Extended my legacy through ancestral blood

I walked life’s journey,...

Jul 3, 2022

Dr. Ronald Arthur Anderson passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born to parents Evelena and Arthur Anderson, in 1938 in New Jersey.   Dr. Anderson graduated from Augsburg High School in Germany.  After high school, Ron enlisted in the Army and after active duty and reserves, retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Temple (Woody) Bowen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Arden Harris Winesdorfer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 24, 2022

Kenneth Underwood, age 87, passed away in Glen Burnie, MD on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Born October 28 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, son of Samuel H and Eva May Underwood. He lived in Laurel, Maryland and worked for the Public Defender's Office in Washington, DC until retiring in the early 2000s. Kenneth spent 29 years in the...

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Joyce Welsh Jackson, 93, passed away in Scaggsville, Maryland on June 22, 2022. She was born in Scaggsville on November 19, 1928, the daughter of Leslie Raymond Welsh and Mary Lillian Welsh. She lived most of her adult life in Silver Spring, Maryland until 2010 when she moved back to Scaggsville to live with her daughter and son-in-law,...

Jun 19, 2022

Rex C. Smith, passed away on June 19, 2022.

Rexford (Rex) Chapman Smith born in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 1938 to Rexford Chapman Smith, Sr. and Kathryn Coe (Smith) Creech. Rex served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956 to 1973. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Criminology at The University...

Jun 15, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at home, in Laurel, MD on the evening of June 15, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was a cheerleader for all her loved ones, celebrating their successes and comforting them on harder days. She found great strength in her faith that sustained...

Jun 14, 2022

Dad lived to be 92, he passed at home surrounded by family in Eldersburg, MD on the 247th birthday of the Army and Flag Day 06-14-2022.

He kept his sense of humor, wit, and sharp memory until his last moment.

He loved his 6 children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply. He was a grandfather...

Jun 13, 2022

On the morning of June 13, 2022, April Jeanne Curnow of Columbia, Maryland died. April was born in Columbus, Ohio to Alexander and Jeanne Curnow in 1957. She received a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1978 and a master’s degree in medieval French literature from Yale University in 1980. She provided numerous Italian and French translations for...

Jun 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Sape Mcmillion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Myra Denise Hamilton-Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2022

Chief Master Sergeant Gene E. Kearney (USAF retired), of Laurel, Maryland,  a beautiful soul full of love and faith, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022.

Born March 15, 1937 in Warrenton, North Carolina, he was the son of Boyd and Winnie Kearney (Davis).

Preceded in death by his son Gene Kearney Jr. and grandson...

Jun 8, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Matthew Fullen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2022

James Wayne Collins, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Washington Adventist Hospital after a battle with cancer.

He was born on November 27, 1949 in Madison, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lucy Leizear.  Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marlene Colins; his children: Jimmy Collins (and...

Jun 3, 2022

William H. Blucher, age 88 of Laurel, MD passed away June 3, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill was an honored truck driver for Schlitz Beer and then Giant Food for over 20 years before retiring. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion who loved NASCAR and the Baltimore Orioles. He...

May 31, 2022

Dorothy Susan McKenzie age 74, passed away in Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Born April 6, 1948 in Washington, DC, Daughter of Louis & Lillie Dover. She lived in Savage, MD for many years before moving to Elkridge, MD and was able to enjoy retirement for the last 4 years.

Dorothy is survived...

May 31, 2022

Leona “Lee” Frances Atkins, age 89, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at Northwest Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Lee was born on December 2, 1932 to parents: Luther Winford Blevins and Pantha Marie [Minton] Blevins.

She enjoyed bowling and playing the guitar, watching the Redskins and...

May 29, 2022

Richard Joseph (“Dick”) Keating, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, May 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in his home in Fulton, Maryland.  He was 90 years old.  The son of Irish immigrants, Michael Keating and Anna (McKeene) Keating, Richard was born on July 8, 1931 in New York, New...