Terry Lee Nelson, (Pop Pop), 61 of Clements, MD passed away on October 2, 2017 at his home. Born on April 9, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Agnes Kathleen Nelson and Francis Parran Nelson. Terry was the loving husband of Barbara Clara Nelson. Terry is survived by his...
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Robert (Bob) A. Augustine, 71
Robert (Bob) A. Augustine, 71, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was the husband of Anneliese Nitsch Augustine, with whom he shared 8 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harriet and John Matthew Augustine. Bob was an...
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Bernard Leo “John” Smith, Jr., 77
Bernard Leo “John” Smith, Jr., 77, of Bushwood, MD passed away September 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born February 29, 1940 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Bernard Leo Smith Sr. and Mary Estelle Hayden. On February 5, 1958 John joined the United States Navy and proudly...
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Wayne Bennett Griffith, 75
Wayne Bennett Griffith, 75, of Waldorf, MD passed away on September 26, 2017 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. Wayne was born on October 20, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Lester Raymond Griffith and the late Vivian Pauline Bennett. Wayne enjoyed working in the yard, and building things (wood work). In addition...
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Dwayne Anthony Thompson, 55
Dwayne Anthony Thompson, 55 of Loveville, MD, departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Waldorf, MD. Dwayne was the oldest of six children, born on August 20, 1962 to Lawrence and Jacqueline Thompson of Loveville, MD. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1981. Dwayne...
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Ruby M. King
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Ruby M. King, of Temple Hills, MD went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, October 10, from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial 11 am at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH located at 2210 Callaway Street in Hillcrest Heights, MD. Interment...
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Moses Hudson
On Sunday, September 29, 2017 Moses Hudson of Bowie, Maryland went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Monday, October 9, form 10 am until time of service 11 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow...
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Leathia Elizabeth Phillips, 82
Leathia Elizabeth Phillips, 82 of Ridge, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 6, 2017 for visitation at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St Peter Claver Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Interment to follow...
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Residents Asked to Reduce Mosquito Population by Eliminating Standing Water
The best way to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases is to get rid of mosquito breeding habitats. The Calvert County Department of General Services Mosquito Control Program is winding down but residents are still encouraged to do their part by inspecting their properties for standing water. Any area or container that holds water...
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PG County Police Department Searching For Suspect Who Sexually Assaulted Young Girl
The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively working to identify and arrest the man who sexually assaulted a young girl as she walked home from her school bus stop. This occurred on September 28th at approximately 2:30 pm at Devon Hills Drive at Grasmere Court in Fort Washington. The preliminary investigation reveals the...
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Volunteers Needed for WARM “Wrapping Arms Round Many”
WARM “Wrapping Arms Round Many” is a winter emergency sheltering program for the homeless in St. Mary’s County, and we are in need of volunteers to help with registration and driving vans. There are many more homeless men and women in St. Mary’s County than the shelters have space for. WARM was established out...
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Hurricane Relief Outdoor Festival Fundraiser Scheduled for this Weekend
Full Effect Live! Entertainment Group, Power Jam Music Alliance and WTG Sound & Promotion have teamed up to promote a Hurricane Relief Fundraiser on Sunday, October 8, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This indoor/outdoor festival will benefit those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria through the American Red Cross. Their outdoor stage...
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FDA Warning: Risk of Suffocation – Infant Sleep Positioners
The FDA is reminding parents and caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners. These products—sometimes also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products—can cause suffocation (a struggle to breathe) that can lead to death. In the last 13 years, the federal government has received 12 reports of babies known to have died from suffocation associated...
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Police Investigating Stabbing in Great Mills
UPDATE 10/3/2017 @ 10:oo a.m. – Official St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On 10/2/17, at approximately 8:39 P.M., deputies responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive in Great Mills for a report of an assault. Contact was made with an individual who sustained a minor laceration to their hand. The victim was...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Person, David Higgins LOCATED
Missing Person David M. Higgins has been located. Higgins is described as a 38-year-old white male Contact the Sheriff’s Office 301-475-4040 if you know his location. No further information is available at this time.
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Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens to be Tested
There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert and Dorchester counties on Monday, October 2, 2017 at noon. The test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing...
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NAS PAX River Sets Noise Advisory for Night Flights Oct. 2 – Oct. 6
Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place on October 2 through October 6, 2017 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening. Pilots at PAX will be testing and training for realistic night flight scenarios that are essential for the precision and safety...
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UPDATE; Victim in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Dameron Identified
UPDATE 10/20/201 @5:35 p.m.: On Monday, October 2, 2017, at approximately 6:35 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Three Notch Road and Will’s Road. Upon arrival, units discovered two vehicles involved and one operator deceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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UPDATE: Charles County Shooting/Attempted Murder Suspect Located
UPDATE 10/2/2017: Suspect Trevon Chisley turned himself in to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Waldorf station. Anyone with information is still urged to call Detective J. Elliott at 301-609-6515. 10/1/2017: On Sunday, October 1, 2017, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block of Amber Leaf...
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VIDEO: Motor Vehicle Crash in Great Mills Sends One to Trauma Center
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, at approximately 2:45 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Departments and ambulance crews from the Lexington Park Rescue Squad responded to Chancellors Run Road at the intersection of Buck Hewitt Road, in Great Mills, for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident with injuries. Firstresponders arrived...
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Margaret Shirley “Peggy” Thomas
On September 25, 2017, Margaret Shirley “Peggy” Thomas, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away. Beloved wife of the recently departed Gottlieb Fred Thomas. Devoted Mother of Shirley Michele Boswell and Stephanie Michaela Lemke (Timothy). Loving grandmother of Shannon Michele Boswell (Luis) and Jonathan Gottlieb Lemke (Taylor); and grandsons-by-choice CJ Maddox and Tra Combs. Also survived...
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Sheila V. Fields, 75
Sheila V. Fields, of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the age of 75. Born in Washington, DC to Fannie (Lee) and Claude Harrison. Sheila grew up in the Washington, DC area, attending and graduating from Dunbar High School. She attended Howard University before meeting the love of her life,...
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Mary Ann A. Higgs, 80
Mary Ann A. Higgs, 80, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She had a long career with the federal government eventually retiring from the Department of Agriculture. She truly enjoyed hosting family dinners and often joked that she used family as guinea pigs to...
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Marjorie Daniel Ledford, 71
Marjorie Daniel Ledford, 71, of Crofton, MD, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by love. She was born in Washington, DC on February 28, 1946, to Powhatan (Jack) and Doris Daniel. She grew up in Fort Washington, MD and graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1964. She began her early career as...
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