Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

On July 18, 2025, Lee C. Fallon, age 91, went to be with the Lord. Born in Baltimore, he was a Laurel resident for 63 years. He enjoyed gardening, horse racing, eating crabs and spending time with family.

He is predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Dolores Fallon and son, Brian Fallon. He leaves daughters Susan...

Jul 17, 2025

Richard Theodore Burch, always known to his family and friends as Ted, was born in Virginia on March 21, 1931, to Doris Katherine Fisher Burch and Paul Randolph Burch, a biology professor at Radford University. He had two older brothers, G. David Burch and John Bayard Burch; a younger brother, Donald C. Burch; and a younger sister, Mary Sharon...

Jul 14, 2025

Nancy Marie Smith, a ray of light and kindness, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 83. Born on July 5, 1942, in the rolling hills of Virginia, Nancy's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service that touched many hearts.

Nancy's journey through...

Jul 14, 2025

Gerald Achim Ahnert, Age 70, passed away in Silver Spring, MD on July 14, 2025

Gerry was born on September 9, 1954 at Leland Memorial Hospital in Riverdale, MD. He spent his childhood in Mt. Ranier, Cheverly & Laurel, where he graduated from high school in 1971. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland....

Jul 13, 2025

Kevin James Wagner, 69, of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 13, 2025.

Kevin was born on October 24, 1955, to James and Margaret Wagner.

He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He loved to golf and play Keno. He was a lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins and the...

Jul 10, 2025

Peacefully, on July 10th, Callie Amos Cooke, Sr. passed from this world.  Born in Williamsburg, VA, on August 10th, 1938, he grew up in the Shenandoah Valley town of Limeton.  After marrying his high school sweetheart, Carol E. Mauck, in 1958, the couple moved to Prince Georges County, MD.  He worked 41 years for the A&P food chain as...

Jul 4, 2025

James M Aycock Jr

February 28, 1949 - July 4, 2025

On the morning of July 4, 2025, Jim passed away peacefully at Wellspan York Hospital in York PA. He was 76 years old.

Jim was born on February 28, 1949 to James M Aycock Sr and Elizabeth Harman, the oldest of two...

Jul 3, 2025

Karen Lynn Sitler (Burns), age 63, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025.

Born on December 1, 1961 in Cheverly, Maryland, Karen was a lifelong Maryland resident who wholly dedicated her life to her family. A loving homemaker, she also helped run the family plumbing business alongside her husband and son, and she took...

Jul 3, 2025

Denise Rogers Dorsey of Columbia, MD, was a loving and faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She passed away at the age of 45 years old, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on July 3, 2025.

Denise was born on October 24, 1979 in Silver Spring, MD to Dennis Rogers and Carol Brizzi (Rogers),...

Jul 2, 2025

Betty Gardenia Josing, a beloved figure, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Antonio J. Josing and Luz C. Macias. She was the sixth of ten children.

As a young girl, she loved playing basketball, listening to music, and dancing. Later on, she discovered...

Jun 26, 2025

Services for Loretta Peacock will be live-streamed; to view the service, please click HERE.

Loretta C. Peacock, 88, of Laurel, died on June 26, 2025. Born on August 9, 1936, to Joseph and Fanny (Conte) Gemmiti, Loretta was the loving wife of Charles A. Peacock; the couple were married for 67 years before his death in 2024....

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Christianson

November 3, 1959 – June 22, 2025

On the evening of June 22, 2025, Mary “Mary Beth” Elizabeth Christianson of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Sandy Spring, Maryland.

Mary Beth was born on November 3, 1959, to Charles Christianson and Mary C. McNiff in New York City, New York....

Jun 18, 2025

Linda Joyce Rapee, 71, of Columbia, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, with her sisters by her side. Born on November 24, 1953, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC to Ellsworth Huntington Rapee and Annie Laurie (Bunn) Rapee, Linda joined her older sisters Brenda and Beverly. Along with her...

Jun 17, 2025

Susan Lynn Sayre of Columbia, Beloved wife of Chuck Sayre; Daughter of the late David G Wittman and Deanna Louise Wittman; Mother of Charles D Sayre, Daniel T (Carly) Sayre, Jessica R (Byron Little III) Sayre; Grandmother of Emmett, Brooks, and Avery Sayre, Sienna and Nico Little; Sister of Kathleen L. Tibbs and Donna L. Cumerlato. Funeral at Donaldson...

Jun 13, 2025

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Jessie James Hensley, Jr., of Laurel, Maryland died on June 13, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee to Jessie James Hensley, Sr. and Joan Nelms, Jessie was a 1970 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, and went on to attend both Kings College in Bristol,...

Jun 8, 2025

Donald Nelson Oliver, born in 1948 to Josephine and Joseph “Nelson” Oliver in Maryland, was the oldest of two children. As a child, Don was often found playing with his first cousins who lived nearby. He had a lifelong fondness for baseball and, later, for driving around in his MGB Roadster.

Don met his wife, Harriet, on...

Jun 7, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Bertha Mae Callaway. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for JoAnn Wilson Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 5, 2025

James Welsh, Jr., age 82, of Laurel, MD, passed away in hospice care on June 5. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Sr. and Elizabeth (Pritchard) Welsh, and by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Phair) Welsh. He is survived by his sister, Betsy Welsh; his sons, Jeffrey Welsh (Amy) of Morgantown, WV, and Mark Welsh (Lisa) of...

Jun 3, 2025

Douglas Boyd Eggers, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished athlete and businessman, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 94. Doug was born on September 21, 1930 in Wagner, South Dakota. Doug led a remarkable life defined by integrity, generosity, and a quiet strength that left a lasting impression on all who knew...