Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

Samuel J Smitson (Sammy) 74 of Laurel peacefully passed away June 26, 2021 at home.

He was born on Feburary 5, 1947 to Samuel Thomas Smitson and Sadie Elizabeth Sealock of Lusby, MD.

Samuel Smitson was a member of the APA Pool league for many years playing 8 and 9 ball.

He retired...

Jun 23, 2021

THE FOLLOWING OBITUARY FOR WINNIE MORGANS WAS LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY HER FAMILY

February 10, 1925 – June 23, 2021

Winifred (Winnie) Morgans passed away at her home on Prince George Street in Laurel on June 23, 2021 at the age of 96.  Winnie was born in Mt. Savage, MD to William and Genevieve (Larkin) Hopkins. ...

Jun 21, 2021

**This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family**

Early morning of June 21, 2021, Sara Jane Walker succumbed to complications of dementia and went to be with her Lord and see again her beloved husband of more than 63 years, Leslie Lee Walker Sr. She is survived by the families of her three children, Leslie...

Jun 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for B. Theresa Barber. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 15, 2021

Linda Ann Howe passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, she was the beloved wife of the late William Ronald Howe; devoted mother of Ronald Howe (Leslie) and Dawn Eller; loving grandmother of Andrew, Benjamin, Elias and James Howe and Amber Bear, Luke and Gillian Eller.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Donaldson Funeral Home,...

Jun 13, 2021

November 26, 1924 - June 13, 2021

Reba Beatrice Tuttle (née Duncan) passed away peacefully in her Laurel home the morning of June 13, 2021 at the age of 96. Daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Lewis) Duncan, Reba was born in Horry County, South Carolina in 1924 and moved to Laurel at the age of...

Jun 9, 2021

Nancy Lillian Stamm, 85, of Laurel, Md peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9th 2021, surrounded by family. Daughter of the late Mofet Thorpe and Sadie (Sealock), Nancy was a woman of faith, a long time member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of Maryland City who loved her God with all of...

Jun 8, 2021

Connie was a May flower born with the first rays of warmth on May 28th, 1963, leaving this world on June 8, 2021. Connie lived with a tenacious character, a courageous soul, an infectious laugh, an enduring strength and an uplifting spirit, surrendering only to a force of life that could not be overcome. She came into this world...

Jun 7, 2021

Charles William Dick, Jr., “Chuck,” age 70, of Savage, MD, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021 after courageously battling Pancretic Cancer for nearly 5 years. He was born in Savage, MD on October 9, 1950 to the late Charles William Dick, Sr., and Genevie Reva Dick, where...

Jun 3, 2021

Cindy Doss, 64, a long-time dedicated community resident of Jessup, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

She was a beloved mother to Donald Doss, Jr, Ronnie Doss and Robert Doss; Adored sister to Candy Hennon, Debbie Poole and the late Russell Meritt; loving grandmother to her four beautiful...

Jun 2, 2021

Diane Carroll Vance passed away on June 2, 2021. Born in Washington, DC on July 29, 1953, Diane was the daughter of Lewis “Gil” Vance and Nancy Vance. Diane was a loyal, kind and compassionate friend to all. She had a passion for poetry, education, karaoke and had a talent for bringing groups of people together that may never...

May 30, 2021

Florence K. Doughty “Flossie” 1932-2021, 88 of Savage, MD passed away at her home in Savage, MD on May 30, 2021. Born in Savage in 1932, she was a lifelong resident of the town. The daughter of the late Hurnie H. Whitehead and Beulah M. Reeley Whitehead.  Wife of the late Curtis Q. Doughty. Surviving her are her son...

May 29, 2021

Franklin Lee Anderson was born May 22,1938 in The Plains, Virginia. His parents were Gene and Virginia Mae McDonald. Franklin grew up with his two loving siblings Judith (Judy) Cahill and Lawrence (Larry), now deceased.

Frank attended a technical school and went on to become a draftsman for The Washington, D.C. Area Water and Sewer Authority. During...

May 28, 2021

Billy Joe Carr passed away on Friday, May 28th at his home. He was born in Guntersville, Alabama and went to High School there, Mr. Carr played many sports in high school including basketball, football and baseball. In later years he enjoyed playing softball. Billy Joe and his late wife, Carol, lived in Laurel, Maryland since the 1960's.

May 23, 2021

Gary A. Speigle, Sr. passed away on May 23, 2021 in Savage, Maryland. He was born on April 17, 1939, to Denton Speigle and Geraldine Cronemiller in Pennsylvania. Gary was an honorable man who enjoyed working and never truly retired but continued to run his construction company known as Speigle & Sons Contracting, Inc. He enjoyed life to the...

May 21, 2021

Michael Alexander Riddle went home to Jesus on May 21, 2021 at the age of 27. Michael was born to Jean Kilby and David Riddle on January 9, 1994 in Columbia, Maryland. When Michael was born he was given a diagnosis of Cystic fibrosis and was not expected to live past 8 but made it way beyond what doctors...

May 21, 2021

Johanna Lynn Heskett, age 45, of Elkridge MD passed away on May 21st 2021

She was born in 1975 to Fredrick Dean Heskett and Linda Ann (Loftus) Heskett at Providence Hospital in Washington DC.

She worked at Pet Smart as a customer service representative, which fulfilled her passion for animals.

She enjoyed spending...

May 20, 2021

Patsy R. Faddis, 89, of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Morningside House of Laurel retirement community.

Born on August 6, 1931, in Knoxville, TN, daughter to the late Daniel Lee Spears and Hattie Spears; beloved mother to Teena (Dave) Turney and Charles (Tricia) Faddis; and doting grandmother to Tracy Robinson, Bradly...

May 19, 2021

Anne E. Shuman passed away (71 years) at home after her long battle with end stage renal disease due to diabetes.  Anne graduated from the University of Maryland in 1971 with a degree in Animal Science. She always loved animals and had many pets. She worked for Prince George’s County for 27 years in the social services department helping...

May 19, 2021

Lloyd "Bud" H. Cravener, Jr., 76, of Berkeley Springs, WV passed away on May 19, 2021.  Born on December 28, 1944 to Esther and Lloyd Cravener, Sr. in Vandergrift, PA.  Bud was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend.

Bud graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1962, and then joined the United States Air Force. ...