Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Wayne E. Becraft

Wayne E. Becraft

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...

James W. Daucher

James W. Daucher

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...

Rosemary Hall

Rosemary Hall

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...

Horace James Spencer

Horace James Spencer

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...

Mary L. (Yates)  Vencil

Mary L. (Yates) Vencil

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...

Steward Lee Mitchell Sr.

Steward Lee Mitchell Sr.

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...

Donna Deane Homan

Donna Deane Homan

Jan 1, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Donna Deane Homan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Larry D. Donaghue

Larry D. Donaghue

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...

Cassandra "Peaches" (Vaughan)  Wright

Cassandra "Peaches" (Vaughan) Wright

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...

Lena Kimberly Nichole Roberts

Lena Kimberly Nichole Roberts

Dec 24, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Lena Kimberly Nichole Roberts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Estic D. (Butch) Tempesta

Estic D. (Butch) Tempesta

Dec 21, 2018

Estic “Butch” Dominick Tempesta, 73 of Laurel, MD passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. Butch was born in 1945 to Margaret (Virginia) Peery and Estic (Pat) Tempesta.

A Born and raised in Laurel, Butch graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business from the University of Maryland, 1969. Butch married his...

Emmerson Tinsley

Emmerson Tinsley

Dec 20, 2018

Emmerson Tinsley was born May 25, 1929 in West Virginia. He was the son of Beatrice Tinsley. Emmerson spent the majority of his life in New York City, NY where he met his beloved wife, Ophelia Beatty. Emmerson and Ophelia were parents to eight children; Janet, Ronald (deceased), Antonionette, Yvonna (deceased), Francis, Paul (deceased), Demetria and Kim.

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John David Hill

John David Hill

Dec 19, 2018

John Hill of Laurel, MD passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Kimberly (Kimmie); son Joseph Hill, daughter Tanya Reed (Sean), grandchildren Julius and Meadow, sisters Ruth Choi, Mary Byrd (Matt), Nancy Sweeney (Jerry), Rosita Remson (Bob) and brothers Joe and David Hill.

A Funeral Mass...

Donnie Charles Strickland

Donnie Charles Strickland

Dec 17, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Jessie Louise Clark

Jessie Louise Clark

Dec 16, 2018

Jessie Louise Clark, 94 of Laurel passed away on Sunday December 16, 2018.

She was born in 1924 to Antonio and Camelia (De’Santis) Annibale in Elm Park New York. Staten Island.

Jessie was a member of  Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in College Park. She was a  teacher and principal, retiring from Our Lady of Sorrows...

Shirley Kathryn Solis

Shirley Kathryn Solis

Dec 16, 2018

Shirley Kathryn Solis, a resident of Glen Burnie, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her home. She was 81 years old. Shirley was born on July 21, 1937 in Webster Springs, WV and was the daughter of the late Cornelius H. Williams and Lula Gay Clevenger Williams.

Born into a large family, Shirley was one...

Ethel L. Seibel

Ethel L. Seibel

Dec 16, 2018

Ethel “Joe” L. Seibel, 94, passed away on December 16, 2018 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after a brief illness.  She was born October 13, 1924 to Amos and Lula Ayton in Beltsville, MD.  Joe loved to go boating, fishing, playing games, and scaring people.  She enjoyed going to Atlantic City and to the dog...

Marguerite Puls

Marguerite Puls

Dec 15, 2018

Marguerite Puls was born August 14, 1944 in Bandon, Ireland.  She married her husband, Ernest on April 20, 1963 in Harrogate, England.  They had three children, Brendan, Terence and Michelle.  She has three grandsons that she loved dearly, Ryan, Trevor and Connor.  She died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 15, 2018.  Visitation will be at...

Roderick A. Sparks

Roderick A. Sparks

Dec 11, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Josephine M. Augustine

Josephine M. Augustine

Dec 10, 2018

Josephine (nee Zaccari) Augustine of Maryland City passed away December 10, 2018.  She was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1938.  She is survived by her loving husband Rudolph (Rudy) Augustine; children, Gina and her husband Ed Naimaster, Rudy Jr. and his wife Terri Augustine, Kim and her husband Danny Lipsey; grandchildren, Ashley, Tara, EJ, Zachary, Kasey and...