Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Joseph Mcbride

Joseph Mcbride

Mar 30, 2021

Joseph Francis McBride 1938 – 2021

Joseph F. McBride, 83, of Laurel Maryland passed away on March 30, 2021. He is remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, and colleague.  In a career that spanned nearly fifty years and served many, he practiced law from his office in Silver Spring, Maryland.  Notably, he tried and...

Jean Curtis

Jean Curtis

Mar 30, 2021

Jean Curtis, daughter of the late Edgar and Gwendolyn Curtis was born on September 9, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica.  Jean Curtis entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2021 at the age of 76.  She was beloved by her brothers, Dr. Derek Curtis, Carlton Curtis and Trevor Smith.  Jean was a loving and caring aunt to her nieces and...

Robert John Hafler, Sr.

Robert John Hafler, Sr.

Mar 30, 2021

Robert John Hafler, Sr. was born February 28, 1941 and passed away March 30, 2021.  He was born to John S. Hafler and Blanche Hafler (Palmer) in Pennsylvania.

Robert attended and was a member of Laurel Presbyterian Church and served in the United States Air Force from October 3, 1961 – October 2, 1967.

He...

Hector Canales Hernandes

Hector Canales Hernandes

Mar 26, 2021

Obituary pending.  Due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, services are private; however, please feel free to leave your memories and condolences with the family on our tribute page.

Shirley Kathryn (Holmes)  Milburn

Shirley Kathryn (Holmes) Milburn

Mar 25, 2021

Shirley Katheryn Milburn [nee Holmes] died on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 90 in her home. She was born in Savage, Maryland on May 1, 1930 to the late Wendell and Myral Holmes.

She was preceded by her husband, John, and brother, Larry Holmes.

She is survived by:  Her daughter, Beverly Tharpe;...

Sharon Ann Smith "Sas"

Sharon Ann Smith "Sas"

Mar 22, 2021

Sharon Ann Smith “SAS,” age 28, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Baltimore, MD on March 22, 2021.  She was born in Columbia, MD on May 28, 1992 to Angela King (Keith) and Larry Smith.  She attended Laurel High School and went on to work as a restaurant waitress, later being promoted to management.  Ms. Smith is the...

Benjamin Franklin Sherman, Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Sherman, Jr.

Mar 16, 2021

Benjamin F. Sherman Jr. passed away on March 16th, 2021.

Benny was born in Savage, Maryland on August 19, 1930. He served in the U.S. Army in the mid 1950’s and was stationed in Germany.

He lived most of his life in the Savage area. He was employed in Baltimore at Parks & Halls auto...

W. E. "Ed" Collins, Jr.

W. E. "Ed" Collins, Jr.

Mar 13, 2021

W.E. "Ed" Collins, Jr. was known for his great love of his daughters (“the girls”), wife and family. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 with his family by his side.

Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, his family moved when he was a teenager to Hartford, CT where he later met his wife and high-school sweetheart...

Walter Brumby Fowler

Walter Brumby Fowler

Mar 10, 2021

Walter Brumby Fowler was born on May 5, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mary Alexander Brumby Fowler and Julian Sabin Fowler. He passed on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Mary was an accomplished artist and teacher; Julian was the head librarian at Oberlin College for 28 years. Sadly, Mary passed away in 1932. Walter traveled by train to spend his...

Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Killmon (Nee Thompson)

Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Killmon (Nee Thompson)

Mar 10, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Killmon (nee Thompson) (Betty) (91) of Laurel, MD, passed away after a full life on March 10, 2021.  She was born on April 3, 1929, to Vincent Hazel Thompson and Agnes Walburg Rollins Thompson in Washington, DC.

Betty was a graduate of St. Teresa’s School and St. Cecilia’s Academy and worked briefly at Kann’s Department...

Edward "Eddy Blake" Dunn

Edward "Eddy Blake" Dunn

Mar 9, 2021

Edward Michael Dunn of Laurel, MD, died on his 61st birthday March 9, 2021.  He was born in Washington, DC, the son of Johnny Dunn, and Elma Jackson.

Eddy Blake, graduated from Bowie Senior HS, 1978. Following graduation, he worked at NASA Space Flight Center. In the early 2000’s, Ed moved to Shreveport, LA for 17 years...

Bonnie Belinda Perkins

Bonnie Belinda Perkins

Mar 8, 2021

Bonnie Perkins, beloved wife of Robert Perkins of Howard County for more than 50 years, passed away on March 8th, 2021 after a long illness.  She was 70 years old.

Born in 1950 and a graduate of Atholton High School’s class of 1968, she worked for many years in the fabric department of Montgomery Ward and also...

William Henry Owens, Jr.

William Henry Owens, Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

William H. Owens Jr., 90, a long-time resident of Laurel MD, residing at Lake Anna, VA, died March 7, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 30, 1930 in Laurel and attended Laurel High School.

Bill was a US Navy Veteran aboard the USS Wright during the Korean War.

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Albert "Al" Mckinley Holt

Albert "Al" Mckinley Holt

Mar 4, 2021

Al Holt

A man of few words but they held so tight

A man not needing much to smile

Between nascar, M&Ms, poker; you couldn’t tell him anything

A man who impacted so many without even knowing it

He was a simple man

A man who lived...

Patricia A. Mckee

Patricia A. Mckee

Mar 2, 2021

An obituary will be coming soon.

Virginia A. (Marks)  Linsenmeyer

Virginia A. (Marks) Linsenmeyer

Feb 26, 2021

Virginia Ann Linsenmeyer, lover of birthdays, babies, and holidays, died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Never without a camera, Gini was capturing life’s ordinary and extraordinary moments and sharing them with family, friends and strangers long before Mark Zuckerberg was in diapers.  She was a familiar face for years at Sam’s Club and...

Kenneth "Kenny" Wadford

Kenneth "Kenny" Wadford

Feb 26, 2021

Obituary pending.  Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there are no services scheduled at this time.  Please feel free to share your memories and condolences with Mr. Wadford's family on our tribute page.

Ron Jacobs

Ron Jacobs

Feb 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Mr. Ronald Matthew Jacobs (born 1931) of Laurel, MD, beloved husband of Leona Rosemary Jacobs, who preceded him in death in 2010, passed away at the age of 89.  Mr. Jacobs was the loving father of Kathleen, Ron Jr. (Holly Thistle), Jeffrey, Michelle, Steven (Karen), Timothy (Mary Beth), Lauralee (Chuck), Julianna (Larry), Christopher (Sandy),...

Ana Vilma Najarro

Ana Vilma Najarro

Feb 22, 2021

Ana nació en la ciudad de San Salvador, El Salvador el 1 de Noviembre de 1951.  Ella fué nombrada al nacer Ana Vilma Medrano, siendo la hija de Paula Medrano Letona (QDDG) siendo la segunda de tres hermanos, Armando Medrano (QDDG) y Raúl Medrano (QDDG).  En su juventud ella y su esposo conocieron al Señor Jesus como su Salvador...

Joseph Wisley

Joseph Wisley

Feb 22, 2021

Joseph Wisley,  91, of Lanham Maryland passed away 22 February 2021.

He was born in 1929 to Benjamin and Dolores Wisley in Mauch Chunk/Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Wisley was a member of the Elks, American Legion and VFW through which he enjoyed many volunteer activities such as playing Santa at  local nursing homes.

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