John W. Lawton
John W. Lawton, of Laurel, passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 11, 1942, in Ridgley, Md., to the late Lester and Doris Lawton. He graduated from Caroline [...]
Beatrice L. Wright, 85
Beatrice L. Wright of Laurel passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Lyons. Beatrice was a hard worker, with a strong work ethic; she rarely missed work. She [...]
Bruce Wayne Venables
Following a long illness, Bruce Wayne Venables passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on Jan. 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born on March 10, 1945, in Salisbury, the youngest of five children of [...]
Kathleen Anne Harrington-LaRue
Kathleen Anne Harrington-LaRue was born on June 21, 1952, in D.C., and passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, at her home in Laurel, surrounded by family. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Her love of birds, helping [...]
James A. Ritchie
A memorial service for James A. Ritchie of Laurel will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Laurel American Legion, Post 19. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to a [...]
James Walter “Jim” Samans, 83
James Walter “Jim” Samans of Milton passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Hospice Center in Milford after a long battle with heart and lung illness. Born on Feb. 24, 1942, in Salem, New Jersey, Jim was [...]
Barbara Marie Baker, 83
Barbara Marie Baker of Laurel passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, at TidalHealth PRMC in Salisbury. She was born on March 29, 1942 in Millsboro to the late Olan and Mary Boyce. Barbara graduated from Laurel High School, and after [...]
Marie Ellen Hovatter, 95
Marie Ellen Hovatter, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930, in Salisbury, Marie spent her life devoted to her family and home. Marie’s warmth [...]
Dennis B. Hearn, 80
Dennis B. Hearn of Laurel passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026. He was born on Nov. 18, 1945, the son of the late Boyce and Reba Hearn. Dennis was a man of many talents. He was a sheet metal [...]
Willa Faye Merrill
Willa Faye Merrill, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and talented seamstress, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on Monday, Dec. 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Parsons, WV, Willa Faye lived a full and vibrant life, [...]
