Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Bridgett J. Baumgartner
Sep 30, 2020
Bridgett J. Baumgartner, 62, of Laurel, MD and beloved wife of Donald E. Baumgartner, passed away September 30, 2020 at 4:40pm. She was born September 25, 1958 to John Ralph Miller and Ruth Carter Miller and is survived by her sister, Patricia Smith. Bridgett was retired from her business, BFS Financial Services, and enjoyed reading, cross stitch and dogs....
David M. Clark
Sep 30, 2020
David Michael Clark of Scaggsville-Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. He was 76 years old. David was born in Paragould, Arkansas, in January of 1944 to the late James Edwin Clark and Ida Mae (Sanders) Clark. He moved to Howard County, Maryland, at age 9 and was cared for by his aunt,...
Melvin Edward Harris, Sr.
Sep 26, 2020
Melvin Edwards Harris, Senior was 57 years old when his soul suddenly entered eternal rest on September 26, 2020. He was born in Washington, DC on September 3, 1963. He precedes both his parents Olivia Harris Stanfield and Herbert C. Harris, Jr. Together they had 4 children, Herbert Harris III, Cynthia “Penny” Harris, Melvin, and Rosette Harris. Melvin was...
John . Malone
Sep 25, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for John . Malone. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Howard Mccamant
Sep 10, 2020
James Howard McCamant of Bel Air, Maryland, at 38 years of age, unexpectedly passed away September 10, 2020 at his home.
James was a loving, devoted father, survived by his son Michael (Mikey), mother Sandra (Sandi) McCamant of Bluffton, SC, father Stuart (Stu) McCamant of Laurel, MD , brother Eric McCamant of North Beach, MD, brother Howard...
Francis Robert "Bob" Bowles
Sep 10, 2020
Francis Robert “Bob” Bowles, 83 of Laurel, MD went home peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020.
Francis was born on January 18, 1937 in St. Mary’s County, Hollywood, MD, to the late Francis Oswald Bowles and Ann Noema Abell Bowles.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann Klein of eight years and step-daughter Cathy...
Richard "Rick" Freeman
Sep 9, 2020
Richard L Freeman, 70, passed away in Chestertown, MD on September 9, 2020.
He was born on July 6, 1950 in Richmond, VA; the son of Paul and Joan Craighead.
Richard is survived by his wife, Esther Karen Freeman; his son Richard Freeman, Jr.; daughters Tasha Muscarella (Sean) and Jamie Grant (John); his grandchildren, Sheyenne...
Blev B. Pearson
Sep 8, 2020
Blev Pearson, age 96, of Jessup Maryland passed away peacefully on September 08, 2020 at his home.
Blev was born on August 7, 1924 to John B. Pearson and Jennie M. (Orrick) Pearson in Rogersville, Tennessee.
A retired World War II Veteran, Blev was honored to serve his country. He retired from the U.S. Agricultural...
Brunhilde Sofie Elliott
Sep 3, 2020
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Rebecca Leigh Labonte
Sep 2, 2020
Rebecca Leigh LaBonte of Greensboro, MD passed away suddenly at her home on September 2, 2020 at the age of 37. She was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD on June 27, 1983 to Deborah LaBonte (nee Zambreny) and Michael LaBonte, Sr. Upon her graduation from high school, Ms. LaBonte spent most of her years working...
Irene W. Gilbert
Sep 2, 2020
Irene Wilcox Gilbert died on September 2, 2020 at Morningside Nursing Home in Laurel, MD. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she attended St Bridget School and John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. Her continued education included a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and French at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, a Master of Arts Degree in...
Antonia Margaret Blankenship
Aug 24, 2020
Antonia (Toni) was born April 27, 1937 in Pleasantville, New Jersey to the late William and Florence (Roberts) Freund. She peacefully passed away on August 24, 2020. Her final days were spent at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, Maryland, where family members were blessed to be able to spend time with her during her last days.
In...
Brandon Lenard Witter
Aug 21, 2020
Brandon Lenard Witter, was unexpectedly called home early Friday morning August 21st, 2020 in Crofton, Maryland at the age of 40. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, airman, and friend.
He was born on August 28th, 1979 to his parents, Gary and Geneva Witter, in Warner Robins, GA. Brandon was baptized and a member...
Carol Ann Hall
Aug 15, 2020
Carol Ann Marie Hall (Hood) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 after a long illness and the heartbreak of her husband passing away 6 weeks before her. Carol was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Harwood Park located in Elkridge, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Leona Josephine (Lucas) Hood and Paul Donald Hood...
Ruth Elizabeth (Knisley) Grimes
Aug 12, 2020
Ruth Elizabeth Grimes, age 79, passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born a daughter of the late James and Ever Knisley on February 8, 1941, in Howard County MD. She is preceded in death by her husband William Grimes, sons; Mike and Billy Grimes, grandson, Stevie Atkins, brothers; Jim and Tink Knisley, sister,...
Adam W. Conger
Aug 12, 2020
Adam W. Conger, 56 of Laurel, MD passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Friends may call Monday (Aug. 17th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be...
Brian Jon Fallon
Aug 11, 2020
Brian J. Fallon, age 63, passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A resident of Pasadena, MD, he was born in Baltimore City on September 3, 1956, to Lee and Dolores Fallon. He graduated from Atholton High School and went on to work for RLO Contractors and Bethlehem Steel, as well as McLean Contracting, Corman...
Birdalee "Memaw" Churchwell
Aug 9, 2020
Birdalee Churchwell of Whitmer, West Virginia passed away on August 9, 2020, after a long illness. She was 86 years old. She was born in September, 1933 to the late John and Mami Rider. When she left West Virginia and made her way to Washington, D.C., she worked as a waitress, met and married musician James Churchwell, Sr. Together...
James Steven Sanders
Aug 7, 2020
James Steven “Steve” Sanders, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Steve was born on April 16, 1949 in Washington D.C. to the late James C. and Neva May (Orton) Sanders. He was a graduate of Sherwood High School. His family is very thankful for...
Joseph Koss
Aug 6, 2020
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