Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Reba B. Tuttle

Reba B. Tuttle

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...

Nancy L. Stamm

Nancy L. Stamm

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...

Connie Marie Coffman

Connie Marie Coffman

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...

Charles William Dick, Jr. "Chuck"

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...