Obituaries

Feb 23, 2026

Mary Jo Edwards (nee Fraizer) Lovingly known as Jo, MJ and Memaw born in Savage, Maryland to Clarence & Evelyn Frazier. Mary Jo graduated Howard High School in 1956. She retired in 1993 from Arbitron. She loved traveling with family to FL to visit her brother, PA & WV to visit sisters, Bus trips, Canada with a sister and brother-in-law,...

Feb 21, 2026

Kimberly Jane Puckett, affectionately known as Kim, was a vibrant soul whose journey came to an unexpected close on February 21, 2026, just weeks shy of her 62nd birthday. Born on March 7, 1964, in Annapolis, Kim lived a life bursting with passion, adventure, and love. 

Kim was best known for her time at Harley Davidson, where she not only excelled...

Feb 20, 2026

William “Bill” McKinley Higgins, Jr. was born on February 2nd, 1936, to William McKinley Higgins, Sr. and Lillian Cliver Higgins in Burlington, New Jersey. Bill’s father was a World War I veteran and printer; and Lillian was a homemaker. Young “Bill or Billy” as he was called by family spent his initial childhood in New Jersey, but the family soon...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

William “Will” Geovani Melendez , 47, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother,uncle and friend who cared deeply for those around him. Known for his gentle spirit, sense of humor, and kind heart, Will brought comfort and warmth to everyone who knew him. Throughout many health challenges, he remained strong in his faith,...

Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 11, 2026

Dr. Doreatha was born on June 15, 1958, in Rock Hill, SC, in York County, to Isiah and Daisy White Chisholm. She slipped away quietly on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Doreatha was affectionately known as “Dorothy.” She was the tenth of twelve children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, James, Isaiah, Willie James, Roy Lee, Rev....

Feb 9, 2026

George Currie or better known to many as Pop Pop was born February 19, 1923, and passed peacefully in his home of 56 years in Laurel MD on February 9, 2026 just shy of his 103rd birthday where he was surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in the same neighborhood as his extended family, growing up he...

Feb 3, 2026

Lois O. Croy of Laurel, Maryland died on February 3, 2026, in Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware after 97 years of faithful devotion to her family, friends, community and church and especially to her Heavenly Father, with Whom she now resides.

Lois, lovingly known as “G-Lo” by her family, was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the middle child of five siblings. She...

Feb 1, 2026

Paul Eugene McKee passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to family and country.

Born on September 6, 1942, to Bertha Elizabeth (Hoffman) Bowser and Merle Eugene McKee, Paul was a proud graduate of Grove City High School in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Class of 1960. Shortly after graduation, he answered the call to serve his country,...

Jan 31, 2026

Paul W. Johnson, 90, of Ashton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on 31 January 2026.

Born 15 June 1935 in Roanoke, VA, Paul lived a life of service and deep devotion to family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church from growing up in Baltimore, Maryland to being an active member of Ashton United Methodist...

Jan 30, 2026

George Thomas Schaab Jr., born on February 2, 1929, fondly joked that his birthday fell on “Groundhog Day.” He passed away just two days shy of his 97th birthday. George was born and raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the third of five children, with three brothers and two sisters. He was always proud of his heritage and a devoted supporter...

Jan 30, 2026

Betty Thoreson, resident of Laurel for more than 50 years, passed away on January 30, 2026. She was 8 days shy of her 95th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, and her sister, Ruth O’Donnell.

She was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota, on February 7, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Haberman) Rasche. She graduated from...

Jan 28, 2026

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Vander Garrison Burnette transitioned peacefully from his earthly life into eternal rest. He was born in Washington, DC, to the late Jack Vander Burnette and Ruby Constantia Riggs.

Vander, affectionately known as Van or “Bruh,” was educated in the District of Columbia Public School System. He attended Merritt Elementary School, Woodson Junior High School, and Spingarn...

Jan 27, 2026

On January 27, 2026, we lost our loving mother Joyce Weir of Laurel Maryland. She was born in Washington DC on September 23, 1930. 

She worked for many years for the Navy Department as a civilian Secretary, first in DC, then Naval Ordinance Lab and the Harry Diamond Lab before retiring. During retirement she remained busy, helping to establish what is...

Jan 25, 2026

Paul Charles Mullen, 79 passed away very unexpectedly on 25 January 2026. He was born in Atascadero California. He graduated from Atascadero High School in 1965, then went to Cal Poly,majoring in aeronautical engineering. Upon graduation, he was hired to work with Lockheed Missils and Space Company. After about 5 years, he applied for a job to work in Bavaria,...

Jan 23, 2026

Robert James Gregory (Jimmy), age 96, passed away in Rockville, MD, on January 23, 2026.

Born July 25, 1929, in Newport News, VA, son of Randall Joseph Gregory and Mary Agnes (Darlington) Gregory, he lived in Newport News until moving to Washington, D.C. in 1947 to attend Capital Radio Engineering Institute. He resided in College Park, MD, from 1957 to 1991,...

Jan 23, 2026

Sharon Decker Welton, 75, of Laurel passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 23, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to the late Thomas T. Decker and Naonal Billie Decker. The oldest of 3 children, Sharon grew up in Hyattsville, MD and was a majorette at Northwestern High School, graduating in...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Mary Jane Foster (Janie), 85, passed from this Earth on Friday, January 16, 2025 with loved ones surrounding her. She was born in Howard County Maryland on March 2, 1940, to William and Dorothy Grimes in the same house she was raised in. Janie was the third of 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy.

She attended Scaggsville Elementary, Clarksville Middle...