Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

James Robert “Bobby” Thomas, passed on January 28, 2019, at Gilchrist Hospice at 83 years old, beside his wife Ann Thomas and family.

On April 2nd, 1935 Bobby was born at home on Spruce Street in Laurel, Maryland. He graduated from Laurel High school in 1956, then served in the U.S. Airforce. He earned a Bachelor’s degree...

Jan 26, 2019

Mildred C. Hall, 97, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2019 at Morningside House of Laurel from Dementia.

She was born December 12, 1921 in Washington, DC, to Francis Cleveland Flora and Mary Frances Spalding Flora.

Mildred retired from American Postal Workers Union as a claims processor.  Following retirement, Mildred and her...

Jan 25, 2019

James E. Daniels, Sr. of Pasadena, MD (84) was called home on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Born on April 2, 1934 in Washington, DC, he was the son of John H. Daniels and Clara L. Daniels (Jenkins).

James, also known by friends and family as Big Jim or Uncle Pete, grew up and attended school...

Jan 25, 2019

Howard Alan Cohen, 63 of Laurel, Maryland passed away January 25, 2019.

He was born on December 30, 1955 to Paul Sidney Cohen and Eleanor Bernice Cohen.  He was raised in Annapolis, Maryland and settled in Laurel when he became a family man. Howard graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Business...

Jan 25, 2019

Betty Kelley, 91 of Laurel passed away at home 25 Jan 2019.  She was born in 1927 to Lawrence and Nora Brewer in Quapaw, Oklahoma and after marriage spent 20 years as an Air Force spouse living all over the world.

Betty was a member of St Mary of the Mills Church, Ladies of Charity, and Laurel...

Jan 24, 2019

Caroline Anne Federal Morrissey of Laurel, Maryland passed away on January 24, 2019. She was born in 1946 to Howard and Caroline Federal in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was raised in Richmond, Virginia, lived in Virginia Beach, and settled in Laurel as she started her family. She adored her family and was proud of her southern roots. She brought...

Jan 16, 2019

William Andrew "Andy" Reese, 62 of Laurel, Md passed away January 16, 2019.

He was born in 1956 to Harold Paul and Helen Marjorie Reese in Washington , DC.

He attended St. Mary's of the Mills School in Laurel and later DeMatha High School in Hyattsville.

Andy served in The United States Army...

Jan 14, 2019

Regina (Peaky) Mildred Flemion, 87 of Sterling, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Sunset Beach, NC from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

She was born June 16, 1931 to John Henry and Ethel Pauline Lewis in Washington, DC.

Peaky was fortunate to have been able to travel and serve alongside her...

Jan 13, 2019

Dr. Michael Kofi Adu, age 37, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2019.

He was born in 1981 to John Hammond Adu and Dorcas Dansoa. Michael was a member of the New Hope Seventh Day Adventist Church. Michael was a talented physical therapist and founded Physiocare Rehab and Wellness in 2017. In 2010, he married...

Jan 11, 2019

Jeannette Gray, 78 of Landover, Maryland passed away January 11, 2019.

She was born in 1940 to the late Logan Ramey and Daisy Bell Ramey (Tillman).

Jeannette was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highland Park and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

Jeannette retired from the retail industry. She spent her retirement...

Jan 11, 2019

James G. (Dad, Pops and Pop Pop) Skyrm passed away on January 11, 2019. He was born in New York on April 24, 1936. He was predeceased by his mother and father Helen and Melvin Guilford.

He is survived by Margaret Skyrm, their four loving children, Terri (Joe), Kelly (Mark), Brent and Stacy. He was the cherished...

Jan 11, 2019

Wayne E. Becraft, 74, of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2019.  He was born in Laurel on May 7, 1944 to Harry Becraft and Edith (Sellers) Becraft and lived in Laurel his entire life, where he graduated from Laurel High School.

Wayne was a loyal and active member of the First United Methodist Church...

Jan 11, 2019

James William Daucher, 72, of Savage, Maryland, passed away on January 11, 2019, surrounded by his family.

“Jimmy” was born to parents Frederick Daucher and Carolyn Schwenz, on July 28, 1946, in Monticello, New York. His family moved to Maryland in the early 1960s.

Jimmy graduated from Laurel Senior High School in 1965. He was...

Jan 9, 2019

Rosemary (Clokey) Hall, 87, of Laurel, MD, passed away on January 9, 2019.  She was born in 1931 to Archie and Rosetta Clokey in Odenton, MD.  She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church of Scaggsville.  She was also a member of Belles and Beaux senior group.  She was a homemaker who loved to quilt, hand sew, and...

Jan 8, 2019

Horace James Spencer was born to Estella and Azariah Spencer on May 17, 1946 in Clarendon, Jamaica. He was the youngest of eight children and was lovingly referred to as the “Wash Belly” of their family.

He attended the Stewarton Basic School followed by Richmond Park Primary School. Horace, who enjoyed going to church and helping with...

Jan 7, 2019

Mary Louise Vencil 61, of Halethorpe MD, passed away on Monday Jan 7th 2019.

Born on July 26th 1957 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche Yates.

Mary grew up in Laurel MD where she graduated from Laurel High in 1974.  At the time of her passing she worked...

Jan 6, 2019

Steward Lee Mitchell, Sr, age 76 of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 27, 1942 to Lillian and William Mitchell of Laurel, Maryland. He was born in his grandmother and grandfather's home on Montgomery Street in Laurel, Maryland.

He was a graduate and...

Jan 1, 2019

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Dec 31, 2018

Larry Donaghue, 64 of Alexandria Virginia passed away December 31st, 2018

He was born in 1954 to Hugh and Claire Donaghue.

At the time of his passing, he was entering his 28th year as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

When not working Larry enjoyed trips to his...

Dec 24, 2018

Cassandra “Peaches” Vaughan Wright passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2018, at the age of 68.

She was born on February 21, 1950, the second of three children born to Alexander and Ella Vaughan of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Cassandra was a proud member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church for more than thirty years. She found particular...