Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

David Chukwuemeka Olatunji Onyemem, born August 17, 1966 in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away on February 19, 2021 in Laurel, Maryland, USA.

He was born to  the late Pa Andrew Amaechi Onyemem of Umuaji Quarters, Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria and Madam Christiana Abike Adebisi of Abeokuta, Ogun State of Nigeria

David was a 1993 graduate...

Feb 15, 2021

Mary Katherine, (Mary Kay,) Dacy, entered heaven on February 15, 2021, to be with her mother and older sister. Mary Kay was the daughter of James P. Dacy and the late Catherine Dacy. Mary Kay was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 09, 1961.

Mary Kay was a very energetic person who loved to be with family...

Feb 11, 2021

Anne M. “Annie Mac” “Amen” Tarbox, age 83, of Laurel, MD passed away on February 11, 2021. She is a daughter of the late Robert James and Odessa McEwen. Anne is the beloved wife, of 63 years, to Joe Tarbox; loving mother to Ron Tarbox, Pam Bertrand and husband Bill, and Bobbie Tarbox; cherished grandmother to Steve Bertrand and...

Feb 8, 2021

Shirley Ann King, age 76, passed away in Pasadena, Maryland on Monday, February 08, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan to Andrew Sampson and Winifred Best, Shirley grew to love travel. Earning a Master’s in business, Shirley went on to found her own agency. Combining her love of travel with her love of Laurel, she opened Laurel Main...

Feb 8, 2021

Betty May Woody, age 81, passed away in Ellicott City, Maryland on Tuesday, February 08, 2021.

Betty was born in West Virginia to Darwin and Dorothy Mercer.

Having earned her high school diploma, Betty worked tirelessly as a key punch operator for many years. More than anything, Betty enjoyed spending time with her cherished family....

Feb 7, 2021

Dolores DeJames (Dolly or Blondie), 89, of Columbia, SC passed away in Laurel, MD on Sunday, February 7th, 2021.

She was born in Buffalo, NY, on August 5th, 1931, daughter of the late Anastasia (ne Lewandowski) and Walter Zawislak. She grew up and lived most of her life in Buffalo. She worked for the U.S. Navy and...

Feb 7, 2021

Francis C. Hall died on Sunday February 7, 2021 at his home. He was 86.  Francis, known as “Mickey” to all his family, friends and coworkers was born in Savage, Maryland in 1934 to Florence and Clarence Hall.

He worked initially for the B&O Railroad in his late teen years before settling into a long and productive...

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen James Day was born on November 22, 1970 in Washington, DC to the late Steven James Day and the late Ethel Day (Brown).  Stephen departed this life at the age of 50 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Columbia, MD.

As a child Stephen lived in Kentucky and Africa for two or more years before he...

Feb 6, 2021

Obituary pending.  No services planned at this time due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.  Please feel free to leave your condolences and memories for Mr. Reed's family on our tribute page.

Feb 5, 2021

************ATTENTION:  DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, THE FUNERAL FOR MR. ANTHONY SORGE IS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22.************ *************PLEASE DISREGARD WASHINGTON POST NOTICE PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 17*************

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony William Sorge announce his sudden passing on Friday, February 5 at the young age of 47.  Tony was born...

Feb 5, 2021

Leroy E. Hiett, passed away on Friday, February 5 after an illness, he was a lifelong resident of Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leslie Hiett and Alice Martin Hiett as well as 5 siblings.

After serving in the Marines he worked for Roadway Express for 38 years.

Mr. Hiett is...

Jan 31, 2021

Alfred E. Pyle, a long-time resident of Laurel, MD passed away at home on January 31, 2021 from cancer, with his wife of 30 years, Carole, by his side.  He was 78 years old.

He was a graduate of High Point High School and Erie County Technical Institute.  He was a member of Spencerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

Jan 28, 2021

Arthur Dickson Sills, Ph.D. (85) of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane Sills, his daughter, Janice Sills Smith, his son, Dan Sills, his daughter-in-law, Annie Sills; his grandchildren:  Michael Smith, Mathew Smith and Brooke Sills, his sister-in-law, Fran Scanlon-Sills and his nephews:  James A. Sills and Ken Sills.

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Jan 26, 2021

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Eva Mae Hill, beloved mother of five children, grandmother, and best friend passed away at the age of 90.  Eva Mae Boswell, one of nine children, was born on October 25, 1930 in Rockville, Maryland to parents Bessie and Jack Boswell. She attended Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland and later she married...

Jan 22, 2021

Ella May Kearney, a stay at home mother of five and original resident of Maryland City, passed away on January 22nd after suffering from a broken hip.  She was 83.

Born at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC and raised in Northeast Washington, she attended St. Martins Catholic school and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School.  She was...

Jan 22, 2021

Carol Ann Eggers (nee Finegan), 87, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2021.

She was born in 1933 to Lawrence and Beatrice Finegan in Lakewood, OH.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church from its inception.

She spent several years as a flight attendant with Eastern...

Jan 21, 2021

Trude Elisabeth Brisbois, 90, passed away on January 21, 2021 with her family by her side.

Trude was born in Ilvesheim, Germany, to her parents Heinrich and Anna Grieser. She met the love of her life, Army Sergeant Alfred T. Brisbois, who was serving in Germany, and they wed in 1950. They jointly served our country, while...

Jan 18, 2021

Richard "Dickie" Hugh Murray, age 77, passed away peacefully at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD, on January 18, 2021 at 3:25 p.m.

Richard was born on March 2, 1943 in Prince George's County, MD, to William Hugh Murray and Eleanor Lena Sherman Murray.  He lived in Savage, MD and worked for Electrical General and Garbart Construction...

Jan 17, 2021

Octavia Victoria Lee, 89 of Pensacola, Florida passed away  January 17, 2021.

She was born in 1931 to Major and Carolyn Barron in Atmore, Alabama.

She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Peter & Gertrude Lewis.

Octavia practiced the Catholic Faith.

She retired from the DC Public Schools

She...

Jan 15, 2021

Jorge Dominguez, age 59, passed away in Baltimore, MD on January 15, 2021.  Born on April 22, 1961 in Chirilagia, San Miguel.  Son of Catalina Nicolasa Dominguez and Santos Hernandez.  He lived in San Salvador, Los Angeles and Laurel MD. He was an owner of Artesal Import, Artesal Export, JA Auto Sales, El Mundo de las Hamacas, Medisal.