Obituaries

Sandra Janelle Graves

Sep 25, 2017

Sandra Janelle Graves, 71 of Laurel, passed away suddenly on Monday September 25, 2017.

She was born on July 22, 1946 in North Carolina and raised in the Great Smokey Mountains to Jay and Isabella Hyder-Blackwell in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Sandy retired from 40 plus years in property management. She enjoyed her Great Smokey Mountains,...

Marilynn Ann Kempf

Sep 23, 2017

Marilynn Ann Kempf, passed away on September 23, 2017, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Marion Kempf; dear mother of Edward, Paul and Joseph Beisler. Also survived by several grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707 on Thursday, September...

Harold E. Basey

Sep 19, 2017

Harold (Hal) Eugene Basey, 83 of Laurel passed away on Tuesday,  September 19, 2017.

Hal was born on April 16, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Artie & Cora Basey of Indiana. He is predeceased by his wife Pamela Jean Marie Basey. Hal is survived by his nieces...

Marvin Wayne Schneider

Sep 18, 2017

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Edward Benedict Simms, Jr.

Sep 17, 2017

On Sunday, September 17, 2017 of Laurel, MD.  Beloved husband of 56 years to Olivia J. Simms; loving father to James A. Simms, Elaine B. Simms Kaneshiro, S. M. Alexandra Simms, Andrew B. Simms, and the late John E. Simms; grandfather to Krystle, Keilee, Tani, Noah, Lexiana, and Irie.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30-10:30am at the...

Robert Arthur Hughes

Sep 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” “Smiles” Hughes, age 87, passed away in his home in Fulton, MD on September 17, 2017.  He was born on November 2, 1929 in Laurel, MD to the late James Fredrick and Barbara Elizabeth Hughes.  He was a 1945 graduate of Laurel High School.  After serving in the US Army for 2 years, he pursued a career...

Daniel F. Slater

Sep 15, 2017

Danny was born on June 20, 1942 in Laurel, MD to Herman and Edith Slater. He was a lifelong resident of Savage and a member of the First Baptist Church of Savage. Danny loved the Lord and loved spending time with his family. His pastimes included family vacations (especially cruises), watching NASCAR races, watching the Baltimore Orioles and the...

Evans Iyke Odionyenfe

Sep 14, 2017

Evans Ikechi Odionyenfe, (48) of Ellicott City, MD passed away September 14, 2017.

He was born in 1969 to Paul Odionyenfe and Anyadindu Onyenfe in Umuahia, Nigeria.

Evans was a member of Touch of Love Bible Church, Laurel MD

He enjoyed basketball.

Evans is survived by wife Onyinye Odionyenfer and son,...

Judy Marie Warring Pickeral

Sep 13, 2017

Judy “Shots” Warring Pickeral, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away on September 13, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 56.  She was born on September 13, 1961 to Laverne and the late George Warring, Sr.  Judy was a proud ole lady of the Gypsy Tramps Motorcycle Club and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  She was an...

Kenneth J. Busic, Sr.

Sep 13, 2017

Major (Retired) Kenneth James Busic Sr., 82, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home with family on September 13, 2017.

He was born in 1934 to Emory M. Busic and Marjorie G. Busic in Baltimore, MD.

Ken attended navigation school, pilot training, and missile school.  He was a crew commander...

Leonard G. Dent

Sep 12, 2017

An obituary will be published in the near future.

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Karen Lu Rittenhouse

Sep 10, 2017

Karen L. Rittenhouse, 80, a long-time resident of Hampton VA and Winchester VA, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Rockville, MD.

Mrs. Rittenhouse was born August 6, 1937 in Evergreen Park, IL; the daughter of William and Lillian Holmberg Suesse. She married Edward Rittenhouse on May 31, 1958 in the Chicago area.

Before retirement in...

Rev. Francis L. (Frank) Hannagan

Sep 5, 2017

On September 5, 2017, Reverend Mr. Francis Leo Hannagan, 89, a Permanent Deacon at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Laurel, Maryland passed peacefully at home in his sleep. “Deacon Frank” is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jean (Mertz) Hannagan, his loving daughter Valerie J. Oliver-Palmen (Corey), his devoted son Allen T. Hannagan (Denise), his ten grandchildren:...

Nancy Lalane Mitchell

Sep 5, 2017

Nancy Lalane Mitchell, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on September 5, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 69.  She was born on September 7, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Mary Fitzgerald.  She retired in 2012 from the Local Union as a sheet metal worker.  Nancy fostered dogs through an organization called...

Guy Jonathan Gobbel

Sep 3, 2017

Guy Jonathan Gobbel, 33 of Laurel passed away 09/03/2017 He was born July 1st 1984 to Timothy and Pamela Gobbel in McKeesport, PA He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family, camping, spending time at the beach, and most of all singing Karaoke He is survived by: Father, Timothy Gobbel , Brothers, Matthew Gobbel (Amy), Jason Gobbel (Laura), Nathanael...

Willis R. Crane

Sep 3, 2017

Willis R. Crane, a resident of Harmony Hall Assisted Living Center in Columbia, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 03, 2017, very peacefully in his sleep.  Willis was born on February 16, 1938 in Washington, D.C., and was the son of the late August Crane and Loretta Barrett.  Willis married his late wife, Camille (Miletti) on April 4, 1964...

Frederick Carl Heyer

Aug 28, 2017

Frederick Carl Heyer, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away on August 28, 2017 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.  He was 69.  He was born January 5, 1948 to the late Frederick Julius and Marguerite Josephine Heyer in New York.  He graduated in 1966 from Bayside High School in Queens, New York.  After high school, he served in the...

Charles L. Oursler Jr.

Aug 27, 2017

Charles Leslie Oursler Jr of Jessup, Md., Age 82, passed away at home Aug. 27, 2017

Born October 26, 1934 to C. Leslie Oursler Sr. and Ethel Mae Duvall Oursler

Charles was a member of :

-Staff Sargeant U.S Air Force 1959-1962

-Life long member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church...

Jennie M. Thompson

Aug 27, 2017

Jennie Marie Thompson, 98, of Highland, MD, died on August 27 at her home after a period of failing health.

She was born February 4, 1919, the daughter of Earnest and Corrie Harper.

Jennie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul C. Thompson, her daughter Corrie Boulay, and her...

Andrew C. Mickley "Fred"

Aug 23, 2017

Andrew “Fred” Carlston Mickley, 62, of Catlettsburg, KY passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2017.

Born on March 30th, 1955 in Burlington, New Jersey, he was the son of Earl and Marie Mickley.

Andrew was a compassionate man who was regarded highly for his accountability.  He was known for his delightful...