Obituaries

Veronica "Ronnie" Jean Watts

May 3, 2018

Veronica (Ronnie) Jean Watts of Laurel, MD passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at the age of 69.

She was born January 28, 1949 to the late Samuel Watts and Billie Watts.

Ronnie was a Bartender and Chef for most of her life and loved her customers and the camaraderie she...

Robert L. Osborne

May 2, 2018

Robert L. Osborne of Laurel, MD passed away on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at the age of 82.  He was preceded by his father, Robert, mother, Pearl White and sister, Marilyn. Surviving family members include his wife of 62 years Joan, daughters Valery Spriggs (James Jr.), Cheri Osborne, Robin Osborne, Carla Marshall; brother Frederick Osborne (Judith) of Georgia, sister...

Rose Mary Madison

May 1, 2018

Rose Mary Madison of Columbia, MD passed away May 1, 2018 at the age of 78.

She was born in 1940 to Robert Lefever and Molly Sherman and was raised in Laurel.

Rose graduated from Laurel High School in 1958. She loved spending time with her two daughters and granddaughter.  Her hobbies included crocheting, cross...

Robert Lee Whitman

Apr 30, 2018

Robert Lee Whitman, 85, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, passed peacefully on April 30, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nursing Home.

He was born in 1933 to Harold Chase Whitman and Lillian Kelley Whitman in East Orange, New Jersey.

Bob was a member of Presbyterian Church and a...

Wesly Desroches, M.D.

Apr 28, 2018

Wesly Desroches was born in Port au Prince, Haiti.  His blessed parents were Raymonde Lafond and Luc Desroches.  Wesly was a bright and intelligent child. He enjoyed learning and attended medical school as a young man.  By age twenty, he married his sweetheart, Marcelle Sepulveda Brouard. Together they had two sons.

The young couple migrated to Canada...

Raymond W. Burton

Apr 27, 2018

Raymond W. Burton, (94), of Laurel, MD passed away at his residence on April 27, 2018.

He was born in 1924 to Walter Thomas Burton and Minnie Maude Gaither in Fulton, MD.  He was one of 13 children.

Raymond graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1943 and joined the United States Army in September...

Marlene A. Penniston

Apr 26, 2018

Marlene A. Penniston, beloved wife of Joseph P. Chervenak, passed away on April 26, 2018. She was born in Wisconsin on September 2, 1934 to the late Marjorie Uffelman. Marlene spent a 31 year career as a legal secretary for Montgomery County. After retiring, she and her husband opened and ran an antique store, in Olney, MD, called A...

Merie Katherine Clark

Apr 26, 2018

Merie Katherine Clark, beloved wife of Geoffrey Ian Clark, died peacefully at her home at the age of 75.  Born and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland, she was an avid reader of mystery novels, and member of the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary.  Merie is survived by her brother Larry Crabill, three sons Erik, Adam, and Todd King, grandson Logan King,...

George A. Harley

Apr 25, 2018

George Aaron Harley, 93 of Washington, DC passed away on April 25, 2018.

He was born on March 31, 1925 to Jessie Franklin Harley and Cora Allen at the Freedmen’s Hospital in Washington, DC.

A devout catholic George sang in the choir at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Washington, DC before becoming a long-time member...

Mary H. Lanthrip

Apr 24, 2018

Mary Henrietta Lanthrip of Maryland City passed away April 24, 2018.  She was born April 12, 1934 to Edward and Alberta Houser Cissel in Washington, DC.  Mary was retired from Zayer and Behnke Nurseies.  She enjoyed Gardning, Bingo, Crafting , Cooking, Cake Decorating, and going to the Casino.  She is survived by daughters, Colleen Lanthrip and Donna Borum (Mark). ...

John R. Roarty

Apr 21, 2018

John R. Roarty, loving husband of Lori Roarty for 50 years, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. John was born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 8, 1947, to the late Francis and Katbe Roarty. Mr. Roarty was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving proudly on the USS Kitty Hawk. After graduating from the University of...

Thomas N. Johnson

Apr 19, 2018

Thomas Nashville Johnson passed away on April 19th of 2018. He was the beloved husband to Hannchen “Sophie” Freida Johnson (nee Whachter) for 65 years. Devoted father of Diane Laura Collins and Lillian P. Trent and her husband Charles; Loving grandfather of Amanda Collins, Stacy Trent and the late Charles E. Trent Jr.; Dear son of the late William...

Corrine M. Furze

Apr 18, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Corrine M. Furze. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Edith Faye Ridenour

Apr 18, 2018

Edith Faye Ridenour, 73, of Laurel, passed away April 18, 2018.

She was born in 1944 to Aubrey and Edith (Lawson) Dean in Wheaton, MD.

Fay retired from being a Licensed Daycare Provider for over 30 yrs.

She enjoyed(gardening, visiting with friends, spending time with her family and her beloved dog “Riley”

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Sally V. Larsen

Apr 14, 2018

Sally Virginia Larsen, 70, of Laurel, MD passed away April 14, 2018.

She was born in March 8, 1948 to George Browning and Helen (Condetti) Browning in Washington DC.

She was a devoted wife and formerly employed at Southland Cooperation.

She enjoyed slot machines shopping and her Grandchildren

She is survived...

Lewis Vernon Barnes, Jr.

Apr 13, 2018

The youngest of four children born to the late Lewis Vernon Barnes, Sr. and the late Elmore Seals Barnes on April 17, 1948 in Charleston, WV.  He peacefully departed this life at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD on April 13, 2018.

He attended public schools in Charleston, WV.  In 1954 when the Brown vs. Board...

Deshawn M. Brown

Apr 11, 2018

Deshawn Mecco Brown (21), born on February 3, 1997, departed his earthly home and gained his wings on April 11, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother: Gussie Inez Tibbs; two great-uncles: Edward Bryant, and William Tibbs; two cousins: Destin Jackson, and Jeffrey Mickie.

Deshawn “Shawn” was loved and will be missed by...

Wanda M. Fitzsimons

Apr 11, 2018

Wanda Mae Fitzsimons, 80, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away April 11, 2018.  She was born on April 19, 1937 to Luther William Howdyshell and Cora Edna Minnich of Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Wanda was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church where she served as (UMW) Secretary and (UMW) President.  She also served as Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference and...

Lewis Gibson Davenport

Apr 11, 2018

Lewis Gibson Davenport, 85, life-long resident of Laurel Maryland.  Passed away surrounded by his family, April 11, 2018.  He was born July 31, 1932 to Elvin and Eva Agnes Davenport in Laurel, Maryland.  Lewis served his country in the US Navy and received his Honorable Discharge April, 1955.  A fifty year member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons...

Florence Kenny

Apr 7, 2018

Florence Kenny died peacefully in the comfort of her home in Laurel, Maryland with family at her side. From her childhood in Bayonne, New Jersey, to her passing, she was known to all for her sense of adventure, her love of her family, and her unwavering faith in God.

Beloved wife of John J. “Jack” Kenny for...