Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
James William Smoot
Nov 30, 2020
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Barbara (Jones) Ray
Nov 30, 2020
BARBARA J. RAY
(in her own words)
I was born to Marion Lott Jones and Ethel Mae (Bryant) Jones on November 5, 1946. I claimed my glorious soul saving Catholic faith with my Baptism on April 18, 1987 at St. Stephen’s Martyr Church of Georgetown in Washington, DC.
I am survived by my...
Douglas Conrad Meister
Nov 30, 2020
Born in Des Plaines, Illinois, Douglas Conrad Meister was a resident of Odenton, Maryland. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1977, Doug served as a Surface Warfare Officer, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He obtained his Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs in 1984. Pursuing a second career in law,...
Jatinder P. Sood
Nov 30, 2020
Jatinder Paul Sood, 85, of Woodstock passed away at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family on October 7, 2021. He was born in Patiala, India and moved to the United States in 1970. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and worked for the State of Maryland for over 25 years until his...
Daphne A. Ayers
Nov 30, 2020
On October 3, 2021, Daphne A. Ayers passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She was born November 8, 1932, in Lancaster County, England. Daphne loved living in Odenton and, as a health and wellness advocate, walked 5 miles a day on the Piney Orchard Trail. She enjoyed socializing with her friends at the O’Malley Senior Center. A...
Ralph J. Johnson
Nov 30, 2020
On September 26th, Ralph J. Johnson passed away at the age of 71. Born in Tennessee, Ralph has been a resident of Severn for 10 years. He worked as a heavy machine repairman for Nevamar in Odenton until he retired. His entire life Ralph bred and raised pigeons for both racing and for ceremonial release. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed...
Ralston "Ron" V. Fones
Nov 30, 2020
Ron Fones died of natural causes on Sept. 25. 2021. Born in Warsaw, Virginia, on Aug. 6,1931, to Virgil Wood Fones and Cora Campbell, he was named Ralston Virgil. As a teenager he chose to be called "Ron".
He enjoyed working many years as an Electronic Technician for the U.S. Geological Survey. He loved auto racing and...
Terrance "Terry" Lynnae Brooks
Nov 30, 2020
On June 29, 2021, after a long and courageous fight, Terrance “Terry” Lynnae Brooks was finally at peace. She was 68. Devoted mother of Chris Price and his wife Tamie of Mt. Airy and Casey Price of Laurel; loving grandmother of Peyton and Kipton Price. Born in Oklahoma, Terry proudly served as a member of the United States Army....
Carol (Stobbe) Gray
Nov 30, 2020
University of Maryland Medical Center from atrial fibrillation with her children at her side.
Carol was born on November 9, 1936, in Binghamton, New York. She attended Friends Academy, The Knox School, and earned an Associate's degree in Secretarial Studies from Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, New Jersey, in 1958. At Centenary in 1957, she met her...
Richard Earl Miller
Nov 30, 2020
On May 10, 2021, Richard E. Miller passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87. Born in Iowa, Richard proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for 20 years, working as a Radioman and as a Technical Controller. This service took him to Guam, Italy, Morocco, Virginia and finally to Maryland. Richard...
Joan Marie (Walker) Orszula
Nov 30, 2020
Joan Orszula, aged 84, passed away on April 26, 2021 at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsvillle, MD. She was born on August 19, 1936 to the late Thomas J. Walker and Margaret Walker. She was the beloved wife, of 63 years, to Borus Orszula, devoted mother of Paul Orszula (Shari Orszula) and Sharon Orszula Doolin; loving grandmother of...
Stacey Diane (Geddes) Danielson
Nov 30, 2020
Stacey Diane Geddes Danielson, age 55, passed away after a brief illness at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born November 15, 1965 to the late Dow Geddes and Karen Kennard Geddes in Laurel, MD. Stacey graduated from Anne Arundel High School in 1983. Stacey began her...
Gregory F. Smith
Nov 30, 2020
On April 17, 2021, Gregory Franklin Smith passed away peacefully at the age of 66. Loving son of Hardy and Elma Smith and beloved husband of Jenny Hiroko Smith. Born in Ohio, Greg lived in Odenton with his wife. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and later worked for NASA as...
Viola E. (Manigault) Milburn
Nov 30, 2020
Viola Elizabeth Milburn, née Manigault of Severn, Maryland passed peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was 81. Viola and her husband, Fabian Milburn, Sr. had been married for 61 years and are citizens of the world, having traveled to several continents in connection with his duties on behalf of the...
Marylin Mae Allen
Nov 30, 2020
On April 9, 2021, Marylin Mae Allen of Odenton, MD, passed away at her family home in Odenton, MD. She was 85. She loved crocheting, bird watching, caring for her cats and dogs, family gatherings, playing BINGO, watching the Ravens, watching Hallmark Movies, Babysitting her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Allen Jr.; devoted mother of Alan Allen...
John E. Sweeney
Nov 30, 2020
On April 7th, 2021, John Edward Sweeney of Crofton went home to be with the Lord. Beloved son of the late Eddie and Marie Sweeney; loving brother of Nancy (the late Tom) Whitley, Thelma (Denise) Bell, Bishop Eddie (Yvonne) Sweeney and the late James and Pat Sweeney. He is also survived by a host of caring nieces, nephews, and...
Ikue S. Hadley
Nov 30, 2020
On March 28, 2021, Ikue S. Hadley “Sami” of Severn, previously of Laurel, passed away at the age of 73. Devoted wife of 28 years to Michael R. Hadley and beloved mother of Lester N. Walters. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother. Sami was a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary. She enjoyed...
Margaret E. (Smith) Hunt
Nov 30, 2020
Margaret E. Hunt, a resident of Bowie and previously of New Carrollton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2021 at the age of 77.
She was born in Washington, DC on November 10, 1943 to the late Dudley and Calsie Smith.
Margaret was a loving and devoted wife of 56...
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