Obituaries
Local obituaries for Odenton and surrounding areas.
Barbara Patricia Dorsey
Jun 14, 2019
Barbara Patricia Dorsey was born on May 31, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 80. She married William Robert Dorsey in 1962. To this union 2 children were born.
After graduating from Morgan State University in 1964, Barbara worked as a teacher for Baltimore City Public...
Grafton Leroy Aleshire
Jun 14, 2019
Grafton “Griff” Leroy Aleshire, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Griff was born April 14, 1940, in Stanley, VA, to Howard and Mary Aileen (Richards) Aleshire. After growing up in Luray, VA, he graduated from Page County High School in 1958, where his job driving trucks led him to Laurel, MD. This is where he met...
Mohindar Singh Virdy
Jun 10, 2019
Mohindar Singh Virdy, a resident of North Potomac, MD, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. He was 85.
Mohindar is survived by his beloved wife, Kripal Virdy, two sons, Mahipal and Ajaipal Virdy and many loving relatives. He was predeceased by his daughter, Geeta...
Sheri Lynn Roberts
Jun 2, 2019
On June 2, 2019, Sheri L. Roberts of Severn passed away peacefully at the age of 46. Daughter of Daniel L. and Linda M. Roberts; sister of Dawn M. Roberts, Christopher L. Roberts, and Phillip C. Roberts; aunt of Alexandria and Jeremy Roberts. She was predeceased by her grandparents Donald and Jane J. Roberts and Charles and Hilda Keens....
Charles Colton Caulk
Jun 1, 2019
Charles Colton Caulk, affectionally known as “Soonie” 76 of Laurel,MD passed away on June 1, 2019
He was born on October 19, 1942 to Francis E. Caulk and Veronica Davis in Philadelphia, PA
Charles was a member of the United States Army and an Honorary Past Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand...
Florence E. Grimes
May 24, 2019
On May 24, 2019, Florence Eleanor "Peach" Grimes of Odenton passed away peacefully at the age of 76. Loving wife of 18 years to the late Gerald Grimes; beloved mother of Barbara Jallad and Tom Spinks (wife Jean); cherished grandmother of Tommy Spinks Jr, Robert Hughes, Tiffany Spinks, Tanner Spinks, and Chaz Sammons. Florence worked as the Deli Manager...
Dorothy M. Mccall
May 8, 2019
Dorothy M. McCall, wife of SGT Major Kenneth L. McCall, Sr. U.S. Army (RET) and a resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center in Pasadena, MD. She was 85.
Dorothy was born on October 13, 1933 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late...
David Walter Russ Denzler
May 6, 2019
David W.R. Denzler finished his journey on May 6th. David was a systems engineer and worked for John Hopkins Applied Laboratory and Computer Sciences Corporation. In his long career, he was part of many cutting edge projects, many involving space communications and space travel. His wife Caroline called him “a renaissance man” as he was interested in and excelled...
Dhanraj Pratap
May 1, 2019
Dhanraj Pratap of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Dhanraj is survived by many family members and friends.
Persephone Walker Powell
Apr 23, 2019
Persephone Walker Powell, age 92, of Severn Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019. Born to the late Edelle and Cohen Walker in the in small town of Manning South Carolina, she was one of 10 children. “Pep” as she was known to immediate and extended family, left her birth home to complete her Bachelor and Masters Degree...
Julianna Marie Forgrave
Apr 17, 2019
Our special angel, Julianna Marie “Jewels” Forgrave, age 12, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to injuries sustained from being struck by a vehicle.
Julianna was born on April 5, 2007, in Annapolis, MD to parents Shelley Suggs and Joey Ryans. A vibrant, fun-loving child, Julianna was known by her family...
Richard Calabrese
Apr 11, 2019
Richard “Richie” Calabrese, a resident of Crofton, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, peacefully in his home at the age of 87. Richie was born on November 19, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Louis Calabrese and Rose (Mariano) Calabrese. He had five brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his brothers Frank...
Phung Ngoc Diep
Apr 7, 2019
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Charles Martin Harrelson
Apr 7, 2019
On April 7th, Charles Martin Harrelson passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Born in Florida, Charles was known affectionately as “Marty” to fellow Floridians, and as “Chuck” to his Maryland friends. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, serving as a Cryptologist, for 25 years. He then worked for NSA as...
Elizabeth "Liz" Lindamood Bowers
Apr 5, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Lindamood Bowers of Severn, MD passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Liz was born on August 15, 1936 in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late William and Georga Lindamood.
Liz was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years David L. Bowers.
Liz is survived by one son, Andy...
Ulupi Navin Parikh
Apr 1, 2019
Ulupi Navin Parikh of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Ulupi was survived by many family members and friends.
Robert Jacks Sr.
Mar 23, 2019
Robert Winfield Jacks, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2019, peacefully at home. Born January 3, 1954, in Calvert County, to Ella Jacks and the late Robert F. Jacks. He has been called home to meet the love of his life and wife, Diania Jacks who passed away February 14, 2017.
He was educated and served...
Savitri S. Karki
Mar 18, 2019
Savitri S. Karki, a resident of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. She was 76.
Savitri will be missed by all.

