Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Ruby H. Clay

Ruby H. Clay

Oct 3, 2018

Ruby H. Clay, born in Washington, Wilkes County, GA, grew up in Atlanta, GA. Having most recently lived in Silver Spring, MD, she passed from this life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her home. She was 86 years old.

She attended David T. Howard High School, the second high school for Blacks in Atlanta at the...

Richard V. Beall

Richard V. Beall

Oct 2, 2018

Richard V. Beall, 91 of Laurel, Maryland passed away on October 2, 2018

He was born in 1927 to Richard E. and Susie F. Beall of Burtonville, Maryland.

Richard spent his younger years on the family farm and then enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Princeton, during World War...

Ernest   "Buttsy" Souder

Ernest "Buttsy" Souder

Sep 30, 2018

Ernest Butts Souder, Sr, 81 year of age, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away at home on September 30, 2018.

He was born in 1936 to Lyman Lewis and Catherine Minerva Souder in Savage, Maryland. Ernest Souder was a member of the Laurel North Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He a retired custom carpenter who enjoyed years of building...

Jody Faith Tebay

Jody Faith Tebay

Sep 28, 2018

Jody Faith Tebay, a life long resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving friends. She was 56 years old. Jody was born on February 10, 1962 in Lynchburg, VA, and was the daughter of the late Jack and Joan Tebay. Jody was a 1980 graduate of Laurel Senior High School and...

Michael Anthony Trott

Michael Anthony Trott

Sep 26, 2018

Celebration of life and spirit

Of

Michael Anthony Trott

Sunrise                                                                                    Sunset

December 21, 1956.                                                 September 26, 2018

Michael Anthony Trott was born to Edward L. Trott and the late Wilma F.G. Trott in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda.  Michael's family migrated to St. Alban's New York, May 1957.  Michael was a...

Pacita L. (Licud)  Deguzman

Pacita L. (Licud) Deguzman

Sep 24, 2018

Pacita L. Deguzman, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home. She was 68. Pacita was born on May 21, 1950 in Pangasinan, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Felixberto Licud and Sinforosa (nee Pomantoc) Licud.

Pacita is survived by her loving daughters; Cristina Kumpel (Victor) and Diana...

Regina "Jean" Mary Dean

Regina "Jean" Mary Dean

Sep 23, 2018

Regina Mary Dean (also known as Jean), 69, of Laurel, MD passed away September 23, 2018. She was born in 1949 to Martin A. Flemion Jr. and Regina M. Flemion. She is survived by her mother, and children, Carol Bissett, John Dean, and Traci Carter; her grandchildren, Rebecca Carter, Luke Carter, Brian Dean, Marc Dean, and Jason Dean; her...

Robert Willard Rogers

Robert Willard Rogers

Sep 20, 2018

Robert Willard Rogers, 73, of Laurel, MD passed away September 20, 2018 after a valiant struggle with cancer.  He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1945 to Grace Marie Willard and Philip Newell Rogers, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lynne B. Rogers; sisters Ann Marie Smeak of Woodstock, VA, Patricia...

Antonio L. Jones

Antonio L. Jones

Sep 17, 2018

Antonio L. Jones, 62 of Seaford, Delware, passed away on Monday September 17, 2018

He was born on June 26, 1956 to Herman and Jessie Jones at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC.

Antonio graduated from James Monroe High School and then enlisted in the Army until he was honorably discharged. He then attended TEST...

Jollyne Allisa Wright

Jollyne Allisa Wright

Sep 17, 2018

Jollyne Allisa Wright, 37, of Westminster,MD passed away Monday September 17,2018

She was born in 1980 to Gerald and Marcia Wright in Athens Greece

Jollyne was a member of  The Catholic Faith. She enjoyed shopping, Snuggling with cats,playing video games and scrabooking. Jollyne is survived by Her Brother Dale Wright, his Wife Debbie and their...

Ok Nam Kwon

Ok Nam Kwon

Sep 17, 2018

Ok Nam Kwon, a resident of Columbia, MD, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Lorien Health Systems in Columbia, MD. She was 91 when she passed away.

Ok Nam Kwon lived through many difficult time periods. She was a survivor of the Japanese conquest of Korea and the Korean war. Despite living through these tough...

Jacob Ayodele Oyeniyi Olatoye

Jacob Ayodele Oyeniyi Olatoye

Sep 12, 2018

SUNRISE  - DECEMBER 31, 1941          SUNSET – SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

With gratitude to God Almighty, we announce the transition of our beloved Jacob Ayodele Oyeniyi Olatoye.  Mr. Jacob Olatoye slept in the Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

He was born on December 31, 1941 at Ifaki Ekiti to parents who traded in textiles and...

Rosario A. Poole

Rosario A. Poole

Sep 10, 2018

Rosario A. Poole, 90 years old, of Laurel, MD passed away on September 10, 2018.

She was born on January 10, 1928 to Cesar and Enriqueta Adriazola in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Rosario belonged to the Ladies of Charity for 35 years and was a member at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church for 60 years...

Sidney Victor Richards

Sidney Victor Richards

Sep 3, 2018

Sidney Victor Richards born on July 31st, 1929 to Rev. Tensil & Mrs. Hilda Richards in Harlem New York. He was the last of 4 children; his siblings were Eric, Lucile, & Arthur. In his early teens the family moved the Bronx, where he spent most of his life until he moved to Maryland in 2014. Sidney (Sid) was...

Patricia "Pat" Ellen (Mcguire)  Flynn

Patricia "Pat" Ellen (Mcguire) Flynn

Sep 3, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Flynn, age 72, of Laurel, Maryland passed away suddenly on September 3, 2018. She was born in 1946 to the late Charles, Sr. and Ellen (nee Palmer) McGuire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from Archbishop Hallahan high school in 1963, she entered the convent and spent ten years teaching in the Parochial School system. During...

Sharon A. (Graham)  Albert

Sharon A. (Graham) Albert

Sep 2, 2018

An obituary will be published upon completion.

Patricia "Patti' Marie Johnston

Patricia "Patti' Marie Johnston

Aug 24, 2018

Patricia “Patti” Marie Johnston, 33 of Laurel, Maryland passed away August 23, 2018. She was born in 1985 to Paul  Johnston and Julia Johnston in Silver Spring, Maryland. Patti was employed as a waitress at Clyde’s restaurant in Columbia. She enjoyed Cooking, Traveling, and Concerts. She is survived by her mother Julia, a son Julian, her boyfriend, Josh Robinson,...

Jose Alejandro Reyes Fraile

Jose Alejandro Reyes Fraile

Aug 22, 2018

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Floretta Hunter

Floretta Hunter

Aug 21, 2018

Floretta Hunter, age 88 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2018.

Born in March 1930 to Francis and Clara Jerome in British Guyana, South America, Floretta married Allan Hunter in 1947 and they immigrated to the United States in 1984.  She was a member of Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church.  She...

Wallace Emmett Dove

Wallace Emmett Dove

Aug 19, 2018

Wallace E. Dove of Laurel, MD passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Wallace was born June 25, 1928 to the late William and Corinne (ne Klotz) Dove.  He was a resident of Laurel since 1990 and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.  Wallace worked for over 30 years at Thomas Somerville...