Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Gertrude D Bauer

Gertrude D Bauer

Jul 20, 2016

Gertrude D. Bauer of Laurel, MD passed away on July 20, 2016 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD.  Gertrude was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1926 to the late Joseph and the late Margaret (nee Gregenda) Drab.

Gertrude moved to Washington, DC in the late 1940’s to find work and eventually...

James William (Jimmy)  List, Jr.

James William (Jimmy) List, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

February 28, 1985 - July 19, 2016

Jimmy Jr. touched many hearts during his life. He is survived by his mother Lori DesJardin and stepfather Jim Phillips; father, Jim List, Sr. and stepmother Rosemary Calderalo; stepsister Emily Calderalo; his grandmothers Narbeth Thompson and Sharon Soaper; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends....

Jacob Seaman

Jacob Seaman

Jul 19, 2016

Jacob Daniel Seaman, 21, died July 19, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained from a fall.  He was born November 13, 1994, in New York, New York, the son of Talmadge Seaman and Heather (Brandon) Carroll.  He attended Kenilworth Elementary School and Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie, MD, Sunshine Bible Academy in Miller, SD, and graduated from...

Othniel V. Drew

Othniel V. Drew

Jul 18, 2016

Othniel “Buddy” Vickery Drew was born in Presque Isle, Maine on October 20, 1927. He passed away on June 18, 2016, in Laurel, Maryland, at the age of 88. Buddy was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known for his friendly personality and great generosity to his family, friends, church, and community. One of...

Kenneth G. Blackburn

Kenneth G. Blackburn

Jul 18, 2016

On July 18, 2016 Kenneth G. beloved husband of 60 years to Mary E. Blackburn.  Kenneth worked for the Montgomery County Liquor Board until he retired and then worked for Jefferson Liquor for an additional twenty years. He is survived by his sons Kenneth, James, Larry  and Keith, he was the loving grandfather of Nicole and Kristen. Also survived...

Betty Wingfield

Betty Wingfield

Jul 10, 2016

In loving memory of “Grandmere”.

On Sunday, July 10, 2016, Betty S.Wingfield of Laurel, MD passed away in Washington, D.C. Betty was born on August 20, 1923 on the estate of Thomas Johnson, first elected governor of the State of Maryland. She grew up in Elkins, West Virginia, where she met the love of her life, Dr....

Joan J. Mchugh

Joan J. Mchugh

Jul 7, 2016

Joan J. McHugh, a resident of Laurel, MD passed away on July 7, 2016.  She was 83.  She was born on January 23, 1933 to the late John and Margaret McCluskey in Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Minersville High School then moved to Oxon Hill, MD. She attended church at St. Mary of the Mills and was an animal lover....

Florence Newton Marion

Florence Newton Marion

Jul 4, 2016

On Monday, July 4, 2016 Florence “Granny” Marion passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Florence, a resident of Laurel since 1956 was the wife of William “Bill” Marion for 70 years who preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by her children Donna Mihovetz and her husband John, William “Randy” Marion, Jr....

Curtis Lester Quillen

Curtis Lester Quillen

Jul 3, 2016

Curtis Lester Quillen passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at home in Berwyn Heights, Maryland.

Lester was born January 27, 1938, in Rose Hill, Virginia.   He was the son of Robert Quillen and Bertha Rouse, deceased.  He was also pre-deceased by his stepfather, Monroe Rouse, his sister Marjorie Quillen, and brothers Berle Quillen and Earl...

Robert E. Larkins

Robert E. Larkins

Jul 2, 2016

On July 2, 2016 Robert E. Larkins; devoted husband of the late Alpha Omega Larkins; beloved father of Benny Larkins and his wife Vinice of Tenn. and Barbara Eichorn; loving grandfather of Chrissy Snook and Michael Eichorn and great grandfather of Richard and Cassie Snook and Autumn Eichorn; Also survived by his brother George Larkins.

Vonnie Dorsey

Vonnie Dorsey

Jul 1, 2016

On July 1, 2016 Vonnie Dorsey (nee Walters); beloved wife of the late Robert Dorsey; devoted mother of Mark Grimes, Amanda Atkins, Robin Carr, Crista Givens, Diane Quillen and the late Michael Grimes; dear sister of Francis Wines and Linda Davenport. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren and predeceased by her grandson Steven Atkins.

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Patricia Ellen Robberts Raynor

Patricia Ellen Robberts Raynor

Jul 1, 2016

MS. PATRICIA ELLEN ROBBERTS RAYNOR July 1, 2016

Patricia, 77, loving mother, granny, aunt, godmother and friend, peacefully left our world at her home surrounded by family, to be with our loving Lord. She was a life-long resident of Bethesda, MD. She is survived by her son Bill Raynor (Denise), daughters Debbie Boyles (Jim) and...

Barbara M. Sanders

Barbara M. Sanders

Jun 30, 2016

Barbara Marie Sanders, age 63, passed away at home on June 30, 2016, in Laurel, Maryland.

She was born on December 6, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware to Harry A. Brown and Doris Choice Brown. Barbara graduated from the University of Dayton in 1975. After graduation, Barbara worked for both Erie Insurance and Century Insurance. When...

Ida Elizabeth Hines

Ida Elizabeth Hines

Jun 29, 2016

Ida Elizabeth Hines, passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2016 in Columbia, Maryland.

Born December 27, 1921 in Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Rogers) Fyock. She grew up in Glenelg, Maryland where she met John Thomas Hines. They were married on May 2, 1942 and were married 58 years when he...

Roy Albert Peeples, Sr.

Roy Albert Peeples, Sr.

Jun 25, 2016

After a long illness, Roy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016.  Roy was born July 20, 1943 to Fred L. Peeples and Dorothy G. Cranford Peeples at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC.    He was the youngest of seven siblings of which only two survive. They are Ray Peeples, his brother and one...

Joseph Francis Gaddi

Joseph Francis Gaddi

Jun 25, 2016

Joseph Francis Gaddi, 69, of Silver Spring, Md., peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Washington, D.C. and always lived in the metropolitan area close by to his family and friends. He has worked in various roofing, construction, and other jobs. His hobbies and interests included bowling, gambling, working out,...

David P. Yochum

David P. Yochum

Jun 23, 2016

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Donald R. Ault

Donald R. Ault

Jun 22, 2016

Donald R. Ault, loving husband to Dorothy Ault for 64 years, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Don was born in Baltimore, on June 25, 1930, to the late Raymond and Margaret Ault. Don graduated from Oklahoma University with a Business Degree. Don is a veteran of the United States Army, a Life Member of...

Ltc Charles W. Baker (Ret)

Ltc Charles W. Baker (Ret)

Jun 22, 2016

LTC Charles W. Baker (Ret), a resident of Laurel, died on June 22, 2016 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.  He was 75.  He was a longtime Maryland Army National Guard officer,  aviator and  National Security Agency analyst and historian.

Born in Union Springs, Al on October 11, 1940 and raised in Ocala, Fl, he graduated from Ocala...