Obituaries

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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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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...

Dec 17, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

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...