Obituaries

Oct 5, 2020

Dorothea (Dorothy) May (Shifflett) Chrismer, (age 68) of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2020 in the care of her family.

She was born April 17, 1952 to Carol Dean Shifflett and Elizabeth May (Gussio) Shifflett in Washington, DC at Doctors Hospital.   She was raised in Greenbelt, MD and moved to Laurel...

Oct 4, 2020

Linda Frances (Long/Palmerton) Wampler, 71, formerly of Greenbelt, passed away on October 4th, 2020 at her home in Laurel, Maryland.

Preceded in death by husband James Wampler, father Veola D. Long, mother Tula Long, and niece Kelly S. Nickolson.

Survived by sister Gwendolyn Nickolson, brothers Charles D. Long Sr., William H. Long, and Larry L....

Oct 3, 2020

Gloria Simpson was the second of three children born to Edgar and Nellie Simpson on 06 July 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. She was devoted to her older brother Edgar and younger sister Geraldine throughout their lives. She married Robert (Bob) Evans of Williamstown, PA on 07 February 1948 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2015....

Oct 3, 2020

Dawn Marie Puma, 86, passed away in Laurel, MD on October 3, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Bart J. Puma. She was born in 1934 in Boston MA. After graduating from high school, she attended Chamberlayne Junior College.

She lived in Morristown, NJ and has lived for over 50 years in Laurel.  Dawn...

Oct 3, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

Beverly Smitson, 59 of Laurel passed away October 1, 2020.  She was born in 1960 to Lawrence and Ernestine in Silver Spring, MD.  She retired from Glenn Associates.  Beverly enjoyed playing on the computer and watching TV.

She is survived by her husband Samuel Smitson, Daughter Laura Davis, , Brother Lloyd (Matt) Edwards, and Sister Linda Edwards,...

Sep 30, 2020

Frank B. Carman, Jr. of Hyattsville, MD passed away at his home on September 30, 2020.

He was born in 1946 to Frank B. Carman, Sr. and Hazel C. Carman, in Washington, D.C.

The family moved to Hyattsville, MD in 1951, when Frank took over the care and maintenance of the house and yard after...

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....

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,...

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...

Sep 25, 2020

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 3, 2020

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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...

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...

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...

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...