Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Raymond Jacquet
Nov 7, 2025
Raymond Jacquet, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Raymond was the cherished husband of Rosemarie, and a proud father to his sons, Christopher and Julio. He was a deeply loved grandfather to Zavier, Mier, Carter, and Hunter, who will carry his memory forward with joy and gratitude.
Raymond’s life was...
Patricia Louise Taylor
Nov 5, 2025
Patricia Louise Taylor, affectionately known as Pat, quietly departed this world on November 5, 2025, in Laurel, Maryland. Born on April 8, 1956, in Maryland. Pat brought light and laughter into the lives she touched, illuminating even the darkest corners with her resilient spirit.
A woman of remarkable endurance, she gracefully made the best of what life offered her, wielding her...
Marion Rose Whittles
Nov 4, 2025
Marion Whittles, age 94, of Selbyville, DE, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Marion was born on November 26, 1930, in Trenton, NJ. She moved to Maryland with her husband, James, and raised her family there in Wheaton for 50 years. She is survived by her sons John (Tricia) and Vince (Sherry) and...
Richard Lee ReWalt
Nov 3, 2025
Richard Lee ReWalt, born on April 22, 1936, in Pennsylvania, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Laurel, Maryland. He lived a life woven with dedication, love, and remarkable accomplishments. A successful loan officer, Richard was known for his passion for carpentry, mechanics and baseball. He channeled his passion for baseball through coaching and passing on the love of the...
Douglas Riddick Vance
Nov 2, 2025
Douglas Riddick Vance, age 73, passed away in Sykesville Maryland on November 2nd 2025. Born December 5, 1951 in Washington DC. Son of Lewis Gilbert and Nancy Riddick Vance. He lived in Washington DC area his entire life. Doug was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Diane, and nephew James “Jimbo.” Doug was survived by brother James (Denise) sister...
Clifton Bryant Shipe
Oct 31, 2025
Clifton Bryant Shipe, affectionately known as Cliff, departed from this world on October 31, 2025, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories woven through decades spent in the sunlit corridors of life. Born on March 4, 1951, in the verdant embrace of Maryland, Cliff's journey has been one marked by unwavering dedication and a warmth that enveloped everyone fortunate enough...
Patricia Irene Elliott
Oct 31, 2025
Paricia Irene Elliott, born April 6, 1938 in Annapolis, MD, passed away October 31, 2025 in Laurel, MD. Pat was the daughter of Benjamin Elliott Sr and Marguerite Elliott, also of Laurel, MD. Pat lived in Laurel from the time she was an infant until her death. She attended Laurel Elementary and Laurel High School, graduating in 1956. Upon graduation...
Agnes Owusu Acheaw
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Agnes Wendy Berko Owusu-Acheaw, 70, was born on January 23, 1955 at Kpong, in the Eastern Region of Ghana, to Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Berko of Oyoko-New Juaben and Mrs Mary Nkansah Berko (Amma Brago) of Asokore-New Juaben in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Aggie, as she was affectionately called, was the fifth of her parents’ nine children and a descendant...
Karen Beavers
Oct 20, 2025
Karen Marjorie Beavers (McQuaid) peacefully passed away on October 20, 2025, with her husband at her bedside.
Karen was born on November 2, 1947, to James Walter McQuaid and Marjorie Lois Fullerton in Laurel, Maryland.
Karen lived her entire life in Laurel, Maryland, and was a member of St Philip's Episcopal Church, where she was a devoted follower of Christ. Even when...
Carolyn Faye Thames
Oct 19, 2025
Carolyn Faye Thames, age 73, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on October 19, 2025.
Carolyn was born on February 26, 1952, in Virginia, to Ruby and Lawrence Thames. Growing up, she enjoyed spending time on her grandparents’ farm. She worked for many years as a mail clerk supervisor with the United States Postal Service alongside her companion Jeffrey Crawford. Carolyn was...
Nicholas Robert Wilson
Oct 17, 2025
Nicholas Robert Wilson, age 41, passed away in Scaggsville Laurel, Maryland on October 17, 2025.
Nick was born on the 4th of July in 1984, in Reading Pennsylvania, to Gina and Steve Wilson. His life was characterized by a love of reading, cooking, gardening, birding, music, and sports. He excelled often in athletics, from anchoring the relay team for Laurel City's...
Craig Heist
Oct 10, 2025
Craig Brian Heist, 66, of Laurel MD passed away October 10, 2025.
He was born in 1959 to Charles Heist and Arlene Mickolite Heist in Baltimore, Maryland.
Craig was a graduate of Kenwood High School and Salisbury University.
He worked at WKHI in Ocean City and later moved to Washington DC, where he worked for Radio Martí, WTOP, and WJFK. He covered sports...
Edward F. Grimes Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Edward Franklin Grimes Jr., 93, of Fulton, Maryland, formerly of Laurel, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025.
Born on August 26, 1932, in Westminster, Maryland, Ed (“Tink” as many of his friends called him), was the beloved son of the late Edward Franklin Grimes Sr. and Melissa Elizabeth Harbaugh (formerly Melissa Elizabeth Palmer). Moving to Hancock,...
Larry Verle Summers
Oct 9, 2025
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Sherry Lynn Frost
Oct 2, 2025
This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Sherry Lynn Frost.
Sherry Frost, age 63, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity. Born on March 7, 1962, in Pella, Iowa, to Henry and Donna Rooda, Sherry was a devoted daughter, sister, and mother, cherished by her family and...
Fatma Jeanty
Sep 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that my lovely and beautiful wife, Fatma Jeanty, age 74, passed away peacefully in Laurel, Maryland on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Fatma was born in 1951 to the late Ibrahim Cag and the late Vehibe Cag (née Ozbakan).
Fatma was a very devoted wife, mother, confidante and...
James Reed Michael Kean
Sep 20, 2025
James “Jim” Reed Michael Kean, 84, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at 11:00pm. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, gentle spirit, passion for the outdoors and unwavering love for his family.
Born in Camden, NJ, on March 15, 1941, Jim moved...
Tama K. Chu
Sep 19, 2025
Tama Kyung-Ja Chu, 90, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on Friday September 19, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1935, in Manchuria China, but grew up in Japan and has always reminisced about returning there.
She worked most of her life in the food service industry, from an Italian kitchen to a bakery, she eventually...
Ndape Cynthia Mesame
Sep 18, 2025
The Funeral Service for Ndape Cynthia Mesame is available to be viewed by clicking HERE.
In Loving Memory of Mesame Ndape Cynthia March 15, 1988 – September 18, 2025
Mesame Ndape Cynthia, age 37, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.
Born on March 15, 1988, in Tiko, Cameroon, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Isaac Etube and Pisang Mbwoge Maureen.
She...
Munir Mahfuz Hishmeh
Sep 17, 2025
Munir Mahfouz Hishmeh was born on October 31, 1940 and passed away on September 17, 2025 in Rosedale, MD. Munir was a loving family man who always had a smile on his face, especially when he saw his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Niama, his father, Mahfouz, his brothers Abed, Samir, and Nihad,...
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