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OBITS – LAUREL

John Joseph Shwed

John Joseph Shwed, known to all as John, passed away on Aug. 2, 2026, at his home in Laurel, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, generosity, and faith that touched his family, his church, his town, and his state. Born [...]

2026-08-06T10:18:25-05:00August 6, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Carole Dunaway Vincent, 88

Carole Dunaway Vincent of Laurel passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Carole was born in Colonial Heights, Va., on July 22, 1938, the daughter of Samuel Jordan Dunaway and Ruth Hasard Dunaway. She [...]

2026-07-31T14:47:29-05:00July 31, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Jo Ann Blades

On July 19, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer, Jo Ann Blades met the Savior she faithfully loved and served. She was born on Oct. 21, 1941, to the late William Lee Littleton and Hilda Morris Littleton. Born and [...]

2026-07-31T14:46:39-05:00July 31, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Sharon Jenny Elliott Jones, 82

Sharon Jenny Elliott Jones of Laurel passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by family and a lot of love. Sharon was born on Oct. 13, 1943, to John Monroe Elliott and Louise Mumford Elliott of Sharptown, Maryland, [...]

2026-07-22T08:48:31-05:00July 16, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Steven W. Wilkerson, 72

Steven W. Wilkerson of Laurel passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2026. Steve was born on July 31, 1953, in Seaford to the late Ernest and Ruth Wilkerson. He graduated from Laurel [...]

2026-07-06T09:43:49-05:00July 2, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Ruth S. Johnson, 90

Ruth S. Johnson of Georgetown passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. Born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Lewes, Ruth was the daughter of the late J. Theodore Joseph, Gertrude Stewart, and her beloved stepfather, Frank Stewart. A long-time [...]

2026-06-29T09:54:47-05:00June 25, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Van Wilson Milligan, 78

Van Wilson Milligan of Seaford passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Sussex County, Van was known for his generous spirit, steady presence, and deep love for family, friends, and community. Whether he was welcoming [...]

2026-06-29T09:54:07-05:00June 25, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|
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