Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Daniel Austin Carter

Daniel Austin Carter

May 29, 2020

Daniel Carter of Lothian, MD passed away on Friday. May 29, 2020 at the age of 29.  Daniel is preceded in death by his grandmother Peggy Buracker, his pop pop Marvin Bennett, his adopted dad Melvin Shepherd, his Uncle Danny Catron, his Aunt Vickie (Chuck) Mehrtens, his cousins Theresa and Christopher.

Daniel is survived by his mother...

James Williams

James Williams

May 27, 2020

James F. Williams, 80, a retired Montgomery College professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, died on May 27th at a rehabilitation facility after being diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. He was born June 17th, 1939 to Fred and Miriam Williams and raised in the New York City borough of Queens.

Jim graduated from Saint Thomas the Apostle...

Olivia Braxton

Olivia Braxton

May 26, 2020

Olivia “Debbie” Braxton of Laurel, MD passed away quietly at home at the age of 80 on 26th of May 2020 after putting up a good fight against a tough illness.

She was born 26th of September 1939 to Harry Lee Scott and Odelia Scott in Enfield NC.

“Miss Debbie”, as she was affectionately called...

Samuel J Salem

Samuel J Salem

May 25, 2020

Samuel J. Salem, 94, of Laurel, Md passed away in his home Monday, May 25th 2020. He was born in Worcester, Mass, son of Azar “George” and Selma (Lofty) Salem. He was 94.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years; Florence L. Salem, who passed away in 2016, and their daughter, Mary, who...

Deborah E. Oxendine

Deborah E. Oxendine

May 24, 2020

DEBORAH ELLA OVERTON OXENDINE of Laurel, MD passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020.

She was born in June 1943 to William Vincent Overton and Deborah Elsie Smith Overton in Philadelphia, PA.

Debbie served six (6) years as a Reservist in the United States Air Force and retired from an education supply company in 1998.

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Sue E. Grady

Sue E. Grady

May 24, 2020

Sue Elizabeth Grady, age 95, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on May 24, 2020.

She was born on January 20, 1925, to Evern Sanders and Susie Duinker in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

She lived in Harwood and retired from Steele and Sons as their Vice President.  She moved  to Rehoboth Beach and lived there for years...

Juan Alberto Guevara Amaya

Juan Alberto Guevara Amaya

May 22, 2020

Juan Alberto Guevara Amaya passed away at the age of 79, on May 22, 2020 in Laurel, Maryland.  Beloved father of Santos Guevara (Gloria).  Son of the late Tiburcio Guevara and Coronada Amaya.  He was a citizen of El Salvadore, where he worked as a successful farmer for most of his career.  Left behind to cherish his memory are...

Carolyn Russell

Carolyn Russell

May 20, 2020

Carolyn Elizabeth (McGann) Russell of Laurel, MD passed away May 20, 2020.

She was born on June 16, 1942, to Theodore Patrick McGann and Alice Madelyn (Raymond) McGann in the Panama Canal Zone.

She retired from the American Postal Workers Union Health Plan in 2001.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, coloring, and talking to...

Lucas Robert Belden

Lucas Robert Belden

May 20, 2020

AN OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.

Dr. Rochelle Renwick Curtis

Dr. Rochelle Renwick Curtis

May 20, 2020

Dr. Rochelle Curtis, daughter of the late John and Ruby Renwick was born on December 15, 1948 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Rochelle Curtis entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2020 at the age of 71 after a vigilant battle with cancer.  She was a devoted wife to her husband, Dr. Derek Curtis and loving mother to her children,...

Maxine Ada Shafer "Mackie"

Maxine Ada Shafer "Mackie"

May 16, 2020

Obituary pending.

Services private due to coronavirus crisis.  Please feel free to express your condolences to the family through the tribute wall.

Elisa Veronica Puckett

Elisa Veronica Puckett

May 14, 2020

Elisa Veronica Puckett, 74, returned to her heavenly home on May 14, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Elisa was born to the late Ignatius “Charles” and Libera “Lee” Bauso, a Carpenter for...

John Russell Wright

John Russell Wright

May 14, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of John Russell Wright on May 14, 2020.  John was a lifelong resident of Burtonsville, MD where he was the manager of the Burtonsville Union Cemetery.  John is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Sandra Wright, his dedicated partner of 23 years, Laurie Becraft, his son Blake Wright...

David A. Whiting "Uncle Buck"

David A. Whiting "Uncle Buck"

May 13, 2020

David Allen Whiting, 61, passed away on May 13, 2020.  He was born on March 27, 1959 to the late Harold and Alma Whiting.  He is survived by his sister Jan Woolston (Ben), brother-in-law Robert Baxley and nephews Charles James, Robert Baxley and Richard Baxley.  He was preceded in death by his sister Roberta Baxley.

David was...

Joseph "Ian" W. Koshnick

Joseph "Ian" W. Koshnick

May 12, 2020

Services private due to coronavirus crisis.  Feel free to leave the family your condolences and memories on our tribute wall.

Evelyn Knight

Evelyn Knight

May 10, 2020

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EVELYN IRENE KNIGHT

Evelyn Irene Knight was born on December 28, 1937 and departed this life on May 10, 2020 (Mother’s Day). She was the daughter of Bessie Mae Swindell and LeRoy Exum. Evelyn was raised by her devoted grandparents, the late Jesse and Dora Gibson.

She was born in LaGrange,...

Noreen L. Weidner

Noreen L. Weidner

May 10, 2020

Noreen Lucia Weidner, 91, passed away on May 10, 2020.  She was survived by her husband of 67 years, David Weidner, 92, her son, David Weidner (and wife Peggy) of Maryland, two grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Weidner of Maryland and daughters, Susan Weidner of Virginia and Becky Weidner of Maryland.

Noreen, born in Reading, PA, was the...

Virginia Mae Herbert

Virginia Mae Herbert

May 8, 2020

Virginia Mae Herbert passed away peacefully on May 8th due to complications

from pneumonia.  She was born on May 27th 1940 in Grafton, WVA, to the late

Edith Virginia(nee Wilson) and John W. Sayres, Jr.

She remained in touch with the classmates from her high school in Grafton, WVA,

where she ...

Mary Lynette Foster (Foster)  Corbett

Mary Lynette Foster (Foster) Corbett

May 8, 2020

Mary Lynette Foster Corbett, age 80, a resident of Charlotte Hall, Maryland passed away on May 8, 2020. She had recently been battling multiple health issues and succumbed to COVID-19 at Laurel Hospital.

Mary is survived by her three sons, Jerry Corbett (Frank Pilato) of Waldorf, Maryland; Doug Corbett of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, and Steve (Theresa) Corbett...

Thomas Derieux Jones "Dee"

Thomas Derieux Jones "Dee"

May 4, 2020

Due to coronovirus crisis, services will be private.  Please feel free to express your condolences to the family on our tribute wall.