Obituaries

Apr 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

Jerry Paul Gowen on April 21, 2026, Beloved son of the late Joseph P. Gowen and Harriet R. Gowen, dear brother of Michael Gowen, devoted father of Noel and James Gowen, loving grandfather of Ashley Houston and Alexys Gowen, Michele Gowen and Timothy Gowen also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 pm...

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Brian Michael Bennett, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in Pasadena, Maryland on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on January 14, 1983, son of Bob and Eileen Bennett and brother of Diane Nestor, Brian was raised in Laurel, Maryland, where he spent most of his life and built deep roots in the community he loved. 

He attended St. Vincent Pallotti High School,...

Apr 15, 2026

Services for Roberta Fancher will be live-streamed; to access the video, please click HERE.

The family is working on an obituary, which you will be able to read here. In the meantime, we welcome you to share a memory in the guestbook.

Apr 12, 2026

Robin Lynne Vestal, 61, of Savage, Maryland, passed away after a lengthy and valiant struggle with cancer on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1964 to James and Annette Breiling in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Robin practiced a long career in health care: first as a nurse and later for over 20 years as a physician assistant at the...

Apr 8, 2026

Joseph Enoch Henderson, Sr., affectionately known as "Joe Joe", "Cuphead", "Joe" and "Miracle Man", was born on December 6, 1941, in Washington D.C. to the late Patterson Henderson, Sr. and the late Viola-Smith Henderson.

Joseph met his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Cooper-Henderson 70 years ago. They later dated and married on October 1, 1966. Joe and Shirley spent many years together listening...

Apr 6, 2026

Apr 5, 2026

Linda Maria Gross of Mitchellville, Maryland went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2026. She was 76 years old. Born on August 24, 1949, to the late Leroy Raymond Holmes and Willie Mae Crenshaw, Linda grew up in the Washington DC area and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1979. She then...

Mar 31, 2026

Patricia Ann (Constable) Zack, age 90, of Laurel, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Morningside House of Laurel. Patricia was born on February 15, 1936 in Washington, DC, the eldest child of the late Marvin Eugene and Madeline (Holt) Constable. Upon graduation from St. Patrick’s Academy in 1954, she entered employment with the US government as a secretary....

Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Carol Ann Smith, 83, a 56-year resident of Laurel, and for the past 5 years, Westminster, Maryland, passed into the presence of the Lord on March 27, 2026.

Carol was born in 1942 to Walter Smith and Blanche Smith (Silvera) in Brooklyn, New York. She carried the warmth and resilience of her New York roots throughout her life, eventually making Maryland...

Mar 23, 2026

Brenda Marie (Souder) Blitz, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her home in Laurel, Maryland. Born on July 1, 1943, Brenda’s life was one marked by compassion, humor, and an unwavering love for those around her.

A proud graduate of Bowie State University, Brenda dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a kindergarten...

Mar 17, 2026

William Jay Knisley Jr., Jay, a devoted husband, proud father, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away unexpectedly on March 17th, 2026 at his home in Laurel, Maryland at the age of 53.

Jay was the beloved husband of Christine and the dedicated father of Elizabeth and Julia, who were the absolute center of his...

Mar 16, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Obituary of

Hani R. Said

“Bruno”



Hani Raki Said, 67 years old, passed away in Takoma Park, Maryland on March 14, 2026.

Born July 29, 1958 in Jerusalem, Palestine, son of the late Raki Said and Mariam Khoury Said. Survived by an abundance of cousins whom he loved deeply. After graduating high school, Hani continued studies in HVAC. He worked in various places leading...

Mar 9, 2026

Mar 7, 2026

The services for Bev will be livestreamed; to access the link, please click HERE.

Beverley “Bev” Lee Alexander, of Kensington, Md., died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 2, 1931, in New Market, Va. to William and Goldie Alexander, Bev planted roots in Howard County early in his life when he began his career at...