Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Theodore R. "Ted" Bledsoe

Theodore R. "Ted" Bledsoe

Oct 22, 2018

Theodore R. “Ted” Bledsoe, 64, of Laurel, MD passed away in Laurel on October 22, 2018.  He is survived by his brothers Anthony Bledsoe and Paul Bledsoe.

Ted attended Ohio University, and also University of Miami in Florida.

Ted was a kind soul, with keen intelligence and a ready wit, who had great concern for...

Annaliese Woelfel Ashley

Annaliese Woelfel Ashley

Oct 22, 2018

Annaliese W. Ashley, 90 years old of Laurel, MD passed away Monday October 22nd, 2018.

She was born on Novemeber 19, 1927, to her Father, Sebastian Wölfel and her Mother, Katharina Reif in Lauf, Germany on Altdorser Strasse 37.

Annaliese was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

She retired from the...

Thomas Michael "Mike" Fahey

Thomas Michael "Mike" Fahey

Oct 16, 2018

Thomas Michael (Mike) Fahey, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Beloved husband of Jane N. Fahey (née Neitzey), devoted father of Matthew Joseph (Claudia), Patricia Ann Blum (Gregory), Michael James, Meghan Ellen Hardy (Mark), and Christopher John. A daughter, Maura Elizabeth, preceded him in death.  He is survived by loving granddaughters—Christine, Emily, Alyssa, and Ava, as well...

Lee Ann Weber

Lee Ann Weber

Oct 16, 2018

Lee Ann Weber, a resident of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Lee Ann was born on September 4, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Verna Lee Frye and the late Harvey Unger. As a child Lee Ann moved around the country a lot because her father was a jockey.  The...

William J. "Billy" Burdge

William J. "Billy" Burdge

Oct 16, 2018

William J. Burdge (Billy) 57 of Glen Burnie Died  Tuesday October 16,2018.

Born in 1961 to Clyde S.Burdge and Nancy A. (Shrader) Burdge in Norristown,Pa

Billy  was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Laurel. Bill was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Football Fan.He loved to read for Endless hours, especially anything to do...

Barbara L. Foreman

Barbara L. Foreman

Oct 13, 2018

Barbara L. Foreman, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82. Barbara was born on July 14, 1936 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Stanley Berrett and Helen Miller Berrett.

Barbara loved her family and her close friends;...

Kari Lynn Copeland

Kari Lynn Copeland

Oct 9, 2018

Kari Lynn Copeland, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on October 9, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was 36. Kari was born on July 23, 1982 in Takoma Park, Maryland and is the daughter of Irene Copeland and the late Bryan Copeland.

Kari was an extraordinary young woman whose light burned brighter...

John S. Porter

John S. Porter

Oct 5, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

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...