Billie Joan Geisbert, 91 passed away on November 2, 2022, at her home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Billie was born February 5, 1931, to Elbert Inglis and Eugenia Pearson in Bonham, Texas. After high school, Billie went on to college to become a registered nurse. Billie married Stuart Geisbert Jr. on January 1, 1954....
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Peggy Martin—a compassionate, willful, joyous, beloved woman—passed away in La Plata, MD, on Monday, December 5, 2022. All who knew her felt incalculably blessed, and those who didn’t—well, it’s your loss. Elizabeth Marie “Peggy” Martin lived many lives during her 81 years on this planet: farmer’s daughter, middle child of seven, mother to four...
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Ronald Cowan “Ron” Bowling, 80, of Lexington Park, MD, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Born September 25, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the loving son of the late Deward Mack Henry Bowling and Lora Velma Whaley Bowling and brother of Wanda Makrakis (George). Ron is survived by...
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Gary Dale Pinckney, 83, of Avenue, MD passed away on November 16, 2022 with his loving family at his side. Gary was born on October 3, 1939 in Tracy, MN to the late Charles Dayton Pinckney and Evelyn (Moran) Pinckney. Gary moved to Maryland in 1941 when his father accepted a job at the...
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Harry Lee Davison, Sr., 80, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2022. On October 21, 1942, Harry was born to Homer Allen Sr. and Evelyn Crowther Davison in Washington, DC but grew up “down home” in Virginia’s Northern Neck where many wonderful memories were made. His teen and early adult years...
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Sara Ann Adams 51, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away November 27, 2022 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was surrounded by her Loving Family. Sara was born on March 11, 1971 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Sara Beth Adams and Warren Milton Adams JR. Sara graduated from Great...
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Ralph Edward Sullivan, 66 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 29, 2022 at home. He was born on March 8, 1956 in Washington, D.C. to John Sullivan and Frances (Brooks) Sullivan. Ralph graduated from Suitland High School Class of 1974. After moving from Waldorf, Maryland he lived in St. Mary’s County, Maryland...
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Sandra Musselman Welch, 81 of Tall Timbers, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Virginia to the late Lloyd Musselman and Doris (Heflin) Musselman. Sandra graduated from James Monroe High School 1959. She went...
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Rick Reckeweg, age sixty-nine, of Bryantown Maryland, passed away in his sleep on Friday, November 4, 2022. His passing was painless, under the care of the expert nursing staff of MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, in Clinton Maryland, and while we all mourn for his passing, we the Reckeweg family are eternally grateful for...
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Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98, of Brandywine, MD, formerly of Lewisdale, MD, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Vince was born on January 25, 1924, in Old Forge, PA, the youngest child of the late Harry McGowan and Agnes McGowan (nee Glynn). During...
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Ronald Joseph Prettyman Sr., 65 of Solomons, MD passed away on November 17, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 27, 1957 in Wheeling, WV to Alvin Albert Prettyman Sr. and the late Eva Ann (Price) Prettyman. Ronald graduated from Wheeling High School in...
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Carol Lee Jeffreys, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 22, 2022, after a long battle of various health issues. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on January 3, 1966, to Robert Lee Schaake and Janice Virginia Frantum Schaake. She met her future husband, Bill Jeffreys, in high school. They were married in...
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ON NOVEMBER 9TH, 2022 FRANCIS PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT THE AGE OF 47, AT HIS HOME IN LEXINGTON PARK, MARYLAND. FRANCIS WAS BORN APRIL 19TH 1975 IN LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND. FRANCIS WAS EDUCATED IN THE ST MARY’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. HE GRADUATED FROM CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL IN MORGANZA, MARYLAND. HE TOOK COLLEGE CLASSES THROUGH STAFFORD...
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Barbara Lee McCall (Schlosser), 76, of Hollywood, MD ended her battle on November 20, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1946 in Washington D.C. She grew up and lived most her life in Clinton, MD. On August 7, 1965 she married her beloved long time childhood...
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Russell Fred “Russ” Haack, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 10, 2022, in Largo, MD. Russ was born on April 29, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Fred Julius Haack and Louise Russell Haack. In 1960, he graduated from high school. Russ met Beverly Ann Bucher at Montgomery Ward and they...
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On November 16, 2022, Rose Marie Rose, of La Plata, MD, passed away at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 43 years, Edward C. Rose. The family is deeply saddened by her passing, but are rejoicing in the fact that Rose accepted...
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In observance of the upcoming holidays, all St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Friday – Monday, Dec. 23-26, 2022, and Friday – Monday, Dec. 30, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023. Program specific hours are outlined below. December 23, 2022 – December 26, 2022 Friday, Dec. 23 Saturday, Dec. 24 Sunday, Dec....
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Do you remember the excitement last month surrounding the historic Powerball jackpot run that ended on Nov. 7 with a $2.04 billion win? For a Prince George’s County man, it’s as if it happened only yesterday because it contributed to his $1 million Mega Millions win. The Adelphi resident describes himself as an occasional...
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Subaru of America has issued a recall on select Model Year 2019-2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles due to increased fire risk. Owners are urged to park their vehicles outside away from structures and avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The recall affects 271,694 vehicles. According to the manufacturer, the positive temperature coefficient heater’s...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda The Commissioners began by presenting two commendations celebrating the dedicated service of two retiring county employees, Clifford Fuller and James Lacey. The Commissioners...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged two 14-year-old males with the armed carjacking of a rideshare driver over the weekend. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at approximately 12:20 p.m., the victim called 911 after being carjacked at gunpoint in the 6400 block of Gifford Drive in Temple Hills. The victim...
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Please be advised that there will be a scheduled controlled burn of a structure on Palmer Road in Colton’s Point this evening. The fire will be visible in many areas of the 7th District and along the Potomac River.
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The CalvertHealth Foundation Gala was held at MGM National Harbor on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The event was a huge success thanks to extraordinary support from corporate, community and individual sponsors which raised nearly $450,000 toward enhancing cancer care for our community. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation and Curtis Investment Group....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office held its 21st Annual Silent Angel Memorial on Sunday, December 11, 2022, to remember and memorialize those who have lost their lives to the hands of another. The memorial was founded in 2002 by Eileen Bildman after the tragic loss of her own son to honor victims of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the two men pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at 5 pm, the two suspects took an Axis mini bike from the Lowe’s store in California without paying and left in a white GMC SUV. Anyone with information about...
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