All Obituaries

Chason Serena Kim died peacefully on November 15, 2018 in Columbia MD. Cha was born in South Korea on February 16, 1941. She was an excellent teacher for many of her students, a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother.She would always give but never expect anything in return, in virtue of her generous and outgoing nature.She fully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 15, 2018 Family and friends are invited to celebrate and commemorate her...

On November 14, 2018, Gloria A. Hawkins went home to be with her Lord.  She was born September 6, 1938, in Louisiana, to the late Granderson Sr. and Beatrice Hamilton.  Devoted wife of 58 years to John E. Hawkins; beloved mother of Jonna Hawkins, Joyce Hawkins, and Janet Dawson and her husband Paschal; loving sister of Herman Hamilton, Granderson Hamilton Jr., and Beatrice Mouton; adoring grandmother of James Hawkins. She was predeceased by her daughter Janice Hawkins and eight...

  David Monzon Orenze, Jr. of Laurel, MD passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence, at the age of 67.  David was born on June 9, 1951 in Cavite, Philippines to the late Miguel Rafael Sabino and Lucila Monzon Sabino along with his adoptive parents, David Orenze Sr. and Remedios Monzon Orenze.   David, a veteran of the US Navy for 20+ years, was one of the most kind hearted and generous individuals.  He worked very hard, many times working three jobs...

Roberta J. “Bobbe” Taylor (Schreyer), 86, of Laurel Maryland died on Monday November 12, 2018, after a two year battle with colon cancer.   Bobbe was born September 24, 1932 to Walter and Leonia Schreyer in Roselle Park, NJ.  She grew up in Roselle Park, New Jersey and lived briefly in Utah and Alexandria, Virginia before settling down in Laurel, Maryland to raise her family. She worked for Arbitron ratings company where she was an account manager before retiring...

On November 12, 2018, Linda A. Powell, a lifelong resident of Odenton, passed away peacefully at the age of 67.  Loving wife of the late McCoy Powell; beloved daughter of Mamie A. Ball and the late Reginald J. Ball Sr.; devoted mother of Alicia J. Boyce; caring sister of Reginald J. Ball Jr.; cherished aunt of Terrence Ball and Reginald Ball III. Linda worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Federal Reserve until retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Macedonia UMC in...

Francisco “Chico” Gonzalez, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. He was 83. Chico was born on March 23, 1935 in Mexico and was the son of the late Leandro Gonzalez and Maria de Jesus Padilla Gonzalez. He was our superhero, our rock. He was such a caring, loving, amazing person. An excellent husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Always looking out for everyone and making sure they were ok.   Chico is survived by his...

On November 9, 2018, Patricia Rosa Fisk passed away peacefully at home. She was 82. Beloved wife of 57 years to Clarence Fisk; devoted mother of Karen P. Fisk, Marjorie E. Korzeb, Georgiana M. Fisk Miller, and Renee F. Kirkwood; cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4 with one on the way.  She was predeceased by two siblings. Born in Santiago, Chile, Patricia resided both in Hanover, Maryland,and in Chile.  She worked as a teacher while in Santiago and before...

Andrew Howard Moxam, senior advisor at the U.S. Census Bureau, passed away at age 66 on November 9, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. The youngest son of Beth Cowing Moxam and F. Keith Moxam, Andy was born May 3, 1952, in Flint, Michigan. He attended Civic Park Elementary, Longfellow Junior High, and Northern High School. After completing high school at Lake Forest Academy in Illinois, Andy returned home to work and attend college. A graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint, he earned his...

On November 7, 2018 r Frances Margaret Soper “Granny” went to be with the Lord at the age of 102 years old. She was born September 3, 1916, in Highland County, Virginia to David Folks and Mary Corbett Folks. Frances is survived by her daughter, Betty Joann Larkin and her husband of Virginia. Her son, David Allen Soper and his wife of Maryland.  Also her sister, Lucy Friedeman of Brentwood, Md.  She is also survived by her sisters-in-laws Thelma Folks and Wanda...