Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Charles William Dick, Jr. "Chuck"
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...
Cindy Doss
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...
Diane C. Vance
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...
Florence K. Doughty
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...
Franklin Lee Anderson
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...
Billy Joe Carr
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.
...Gary A. Speigle, Sr.
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...
Michael Alexander Riddle
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...
Johanna Lynn Heskett
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...
Patsy R Faddis
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...
Anne E. Shuman
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...
Lloyd "Bud" Cravener
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. ...
Adina N. Hoyte
May 15, 2021
Adina Naomi Hoyte, age 85 peacefully transcended into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday May 15th, 2021.
Adina was born August 10, 1935 in Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, Barbados, W.I. She was the eldest of four children to Gwendolyn Forde and Morton Leacock. She attended Clifton Hill School.
After...
William Bryan Woodward, Sr
May 14, 2021
William Bryan Woodward, Sr. passed away on May 14, 2021 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He was the husband the late Lois Woodward and father of Anna Lantzy (Jay), William Woodward, Jr. (Kathie), Connie Olo (Sione) and Crystal Blair (Ron). Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held on May 18.
Elise C. Colter
May 10, 2021
Elise Colter, age 88, passed away on May 10, 2021 in Catonsville, Maryland. She was born on February 6, 1933 to William and Elizabeth Tolson. Mrs. Colter was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Church in Laurel, Maryland and worked for the Department of Corrections for many years. She enjoyed reading, puzzle books and the shooting range....
George Tennis, Jr.
May 10, 2021
George T. Tennis, Jr., 94, of Laurel, MD, passed away on May 10, 2021. He was born in 1927 to George T. Tennis, Sr. and Sarah I. Tennis. George was a member of St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy in World War II. He retired from the Defense Mapping...
Stephen "Steve" Macdonald
May 9, 2021
Stephen B. MacDonald (Steve) 64, of Laurel, MD left this Earth on May 9th, 2021 at P.G. Hospital Center.
He was born on December 21st, 1956 in Maryland, the son of the late Ian Brian MacDonald & Gertude Sophia MacDonald.
Steve was raised on Whiskey Bottom Road & graduated high school in 1974 from Atholton...
Richard David Harman
May 8, 2021
OBITUARY OF RICHARD DAVID HARMAN, SR.
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of my beloved husband of 30+ years who passed away peacefully on May 8. Richard David Harman, SR, age 85, of Akron, Ohio, born March 16, 1936 to Cecil and Dorothy Martin. Served in the United States Navy and following...
Ibbis N. Dominguez Montecino
May 5, 2021
Ibbis Noel Dominguez Montecino was born on August 26, 1988 in San Salvador, El Salvador and died on May 5, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of Jorge Dominguez (deceased) and Claribel Montecino, husband of Ana Maria Vasquez and father of Paolo Dominguez and Grace Dominguez. He is also survived by his brother Ariel Dominguez and sister...
Linda J. Brown
May 3, 2021
Linda J Brown, of Burtonsville, MD passed away May 3, 2021 at age 76 after a major stroke in the fall of 2020 and recent battles with heart issues.
She was born in 1944 to Roy G. and Clara Belle Platt Walker in Washington, D.C.
She retired from a career in data processing, spending most...

