Obituaries

Louise A. Bussing

Sep 12, 2019

Louise Angele Drogoul Bussing

“Lisa”

Born in Nice, France, December 2, 1936, daughter of Honoré Louis Drogoul and Mary Thèrése Angele Cori. In 1940, during World War II, her family moved to Provence. They returned to Nice in 1946, a year after the war ended.

“I was 8-1/2 the first time I saw...

Shirley Ann Bailey

Sep 8, 2019

Shirley Ann Bailey passed away in Laurel, Maryland on September 8, 2019, Shirley was the longtime girlfriend of Leonard A. Harter and devoted mother of Mary E. Bingamon. Celebration of Life will be held at the Season's Apartment Community Center 9630 Covered Wagon Road Laurel, Maryland 20723 on Saturday, September 21 from 12 until 4 pm.

Thomas C. Collins

Sep 7, 2019

Thomas C. Collins passed away in Beltsville, Maryland on September 7, 2019. He was born in the District of Columbia on November 27, 1934 to the late John and Lydia Collins. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years Kathleen Collins; four children Sheri Bell, Mike Collins, Lori Silcott, Jay Collins.; grandchildren Tommy and Bridget Bell, Van, Sean,...

Robert "Bob" Tharpe

Sep 7, 2019

Robert W. Tharpe, 72, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.

Born on July 17, 1947, in Laurel, MD, he was the son of the late William C. and Virginia B. Tharpe.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Laurel High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from...

Illean Pearl Nicol

Sep 6, 2019

Illean Pearl Nicol (Kent), age 87, of Elkton, VA, formerly a long-time resident of Laurel, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 06, 2019.

Illean was born on October 30, 1931 in Rupert, ID.  She grew up in Logan, UT and eventually moved to California where she met her soulmate.

Illean married...

Mabel Elizabeth Dorsey

Sep 6, 2019

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Thomas Joseph Moody

Sep 4, 2019

Thomas Joseph Moody, Sr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Thomas, also lovingly known as Tom and Tommy, was born on August 31, 1950 in Washington, DC, son of the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Mary Virginia (Thornberg) Moody.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Deborah Moody, 5 children, Holly (Chris) Hollister,...

Dorothy Svec Robel

Sep 2, 2019

Dorothy Helen Švec Robel of Laurel, Maryland died on September 2, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born to Albert and Josephine Švec in Baltimore, MD.  She was an original parishioner of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Laurel and was dedicated to her spiritual family, the building of the church and various volunteer programs for the community.  She...

Donald D. Wilmot

Sep 1, 2019

Donald “Jeff” Douglas Wilmot of Silver Spring, Maryland (formerly of Adelphi, and Mount Rainier, Maryland) was born on July 1, 1931 in the Jamaican parish of Saint Ann. He passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Gloria Wilmot. He was also preceded by his mother Violet Patterson, step...

Michelle Lynn Lawson

Aug 30, 2019

Michelle Lynn Lawson, 35, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away August 30, 2019.

Michelle was born in 1983 to James Vincent Norsworthy and Deborah Ann Norsworthy, nee Ezekiel, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Michelle was a home school graduate of the New Life Christian Academy of Richmond, Virginia.  After graduating, she worked...

Devin D. Collins-Chaney

Aug 21, 2019

DEVIN DWAYNE COLLINS-CHANEY

Born:               November 24, 1999

Mother:           Lucille Denise Collins

Passed:            August 21, 2019

Devin suffered with Cerebral Palsy.  He spent weeks at a time in hospitals throughout his life.  Through all of his medical issues, Devin remained a happy, fun loving person, who always made everyone laugh.    He loved...

Robin Randolph "Randy" Askins

Aug 20, 2019

Robin Randolph (Randy) Askins, 67 of Ione, California passed away on August 20, 2019.

He was born March 16, 1952 to the late Robin and Dorothy (Sams) Askins.

Randy grew up in Laurel, Maryland and attended Laurel High School, class of 1970.  He graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in Transportation...

Bonnie Lynn Heard

Aug 19, 2019

Bonnie Lynn Heard, 48, of Laurel, MD passed away August 19, 2019.  She was born in 1971 to Gerald Heard and Linda Svetz Heard in Bay Shore, NY.

Bonnie was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and associated municipal engineering associations, recipient of many professional awards and honors.  Following her graduation from the University...

Linda Margaret Bussink

Aug 18, 2019

Linda Margaret Bussink, 56 of Laurel, Maryland passed away Sunday August 18, 2019.

She was born in 1962 to Donald R. and Beverley Bussink in Richmond, Va.

Linda was employed at Venator Corporation for 26 years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, spending time with her niece, nephews and great nephew, gardening,...

George Preston Clarke

Aug 15, 2019

George Preston Clarke was born on October 12, 1932, the third of five children. He was born at home in Beloit, Wisconsin in a small dwelling locally known as "the flats".

Born during the Great Depression, he grew up in modest means, then rose to create a comfortable and pleasant middle class life experience for himself and...

Gordon F. Walker

Aug 13, 2019

Gordon F. Walker, age 83 of Fulton, MD passed away on August 13, 2019.

He was born on August 12, 1936 to Frank and Mildred (Robey) Walker.

He graduated in 1954 from Howard High School and was quarterback of the football team.  Upon graduation he served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1957.  He graduated from...

Doris L. Feldman

Aug 3, 2019

Doris Lena Feldman passed away on August 3, 2019. Born March 17, 1927 in Pleasantville, NJ, daughter of Rudolph Oscar Woidill and Lena Weiler, she lived in Laurel, MD, and worked as an Editorial Assistant at NIH until retiring in 1989.

Doris is survived by her children Nancy Burch, Mark Feldman, Judith Smallwood (Jeff), and Lori Feldman....

James K. Phelps

Aug 3, 2019

James Kent Phelps, 81, of Savage, MD passed away August 3, 2019.  He was born in 1937 to James Phelps and Genieve Holmes in Laurel, MD.  James was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, and veteran of United States Army.  He retired from Nu Car Carriers.  He is survived by his daughter Jackie Duvall, son in law,...

Mark Lindsay Williams

Aug 1, 2019

Mark Lindsay Williams, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, at the University of Maryland Hospital, August 1, 2019, following heart complications.  Mark was born, March 11, 1947, in Long Beach, California.

He is preceded in his home-going by his parents, Leo M. and Marylou Williams of Fullerton, California,

He is...

Steven "Grillz" Tasker

Jul 28, 2019

Steven “Grillz” Tasker, 39 of Baltimore passed away Sunday July 28, 2019.

He was born in Maryland in 1980, to Cheryl Tasker Guynn.

Steven was a member of Sin City Deciples motorcycle club, DC chapter 1934.

He worked for the Hebbville Towing out of Baltimore. Grillz world was riding his motorcycle, being a...