The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation announced it will be planting Bermuda grass on the back nine holes of the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course beginning July 5, 2017. Although the sprigging process only takes a few days, the back nine holes will remain closed for up to four weeks while the grass...
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One of the record number of road projects happening across the state this summer has reached a construction milestone. The $55.7 million project at the MD 5 (Branch Avenue) interchange with MD 373 (Accokeek Road) and MD 381 (Brandywine Road) in Brandywine began last summer and is now one-third complete with construction of the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office investigated what turned out to be the first death reported in St.Mary’s County due to a powerful opioid that is 5,000 times more powerful than heroin. On June 5th, 2017, police were called to investigate the death of a male subject. SMNEWSNET contacted the Chief Medical Examiner Office and...
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During a June 13 ceremony, seven local high school graduates received a total of $30,000 from the John Glenn Squadron Scholarship Program to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “For 11 years, the John Glenn Squadron Scholarship Program has given out close to $400,000 to 91 men and women from [St. Mary’s,...
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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is offering Sunday kayak tours at Mallows Bay Park (1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nanjemoy). Paddle through the World War I Ghost Fleet while observing the park’s unique wildlife and historic and cultural features. All tours will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Fee includes introductory...
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Barbara Ann Ricci, 78, of Owings, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 1938, to Thelma Frances (Myers) and William Theodore Cogswell. She was the beloved wife of Gino Ricci for sixty years. Barbara enjoyed singing,...
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Richard R. Gregory, 89, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on June 20, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the youngest of four children to Teresa Cluff Gregory and Nicholas Gregory. Richard entered the United States Army during WWII that led to a career in...
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Ethel Ruth Wood, “Sunny”, 85, of St. Leonard MD went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was born in Baltimore on September 27, 1931, and raised by Ross and Irma Brooks in Wheaton, MD. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1949,...
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Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of Ohio, passed away on June 20, 2017 at his residence. Born November 22, 1944 in Rothwell, England, he was the son of the late Roy Howard Lechner and Grace Lillian (Coe) Lechner. Roy graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, OH. He...
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Dorothy “Dots” Vivian Oursler, 102, of St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017 at her home in St. Leonard, MD. She was born on July 16, 1914 in Clinton, MD to Griffith Surch and Edith Pearl Oursler. She attended and graduated from Surrattsville High School and then entered into Strayer College...
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Michael Kevin Horstkamp passed away peacefully at his home in Chesapeake Beach on June 17, 2017. He was born August 6, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas and Doris Horstkamp. Michael was an interior decorator working on residential and commercial projects for twenty five years. In the past six years, Michael also was a...
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Edward Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 19, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born January 12, 1951 in Cheverly, MD to Edward Maxwell and Gertrude (Boswell ) Tomlinson, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Nowottnick and brothers James and David Beall. Surviving are his...
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Gloria Walker Hickey went home to God on June 16, 2017, while surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on September 9, 1932, to Clinton D. Walker and Edna M. Johnstone Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry E. Hickey and daughter Sharon Owen. She is survived by her children...
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John Lloyd Walker, Jr., 79, of Solomons, MD, and formerly from Millsboro, DE, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Asbury-Solomons Health Care Center. Born January 1, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John L. Walker and Marie A. (Stever) Walker. John graduated from Syracuse University. He Married Becky...
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David Carl Collins, 55, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2017 at his home. Dave served in the United States Navy from 1979 to his retirement in 1999. During his dedicated service he earned numerous awards, commendations, and citations in various theatres of operation. He was proud of serving the country he...
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Lawrence Arnold Shorback, Sr., 80, of Hollywood, MD passed on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Medstar Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC, following his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Born and raised in Dameron, he is the son of the late William and Eleanor Shorback. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Lawrence...
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James Lenderman Wilbar, Jr. 66, of California, MD, formerly of Walkersville, MD, passed from this earthly plain onto his next great adventure on June 18, 2017. He was born October 23, 1950 in Washington, DC, to the late Marguerite Merrell Wilbar and James Lenderman Wilbar, Sr. Jim was a Navy veteran and owned Wilbar...
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David Michael Wilson, Sr. 56, of Avenue, MD, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 15, 1960 in Washington, DC to Barbara Jean Beach of Leonardtown, MD and the late David Edward Wilson. David worked with his brother, Joseph Wilson in a...
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Newell Thrift Stiles, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away June 19, 2017, after a short illness. He was born on August 29, 1931 in Washington D.C. to the late Newell Thrift Stiles and Mary (Shaw) Stiles. As a child, he lived with his mother and sister, Dorothy, in his grandmother, Sarah “Mermer” Shaw’s house...
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Timothy “Tim” Tierney, age 81, of Brandywine, MD passed on to eternal life on Friday, June 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Tierney. Also preceded by his parents and sisters Mary, Theresa and Sheila. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his daughter Annie Dixon, son-in-law Joseph Dixon;...
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Ryan Lee Barber, 34, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on June 15, 2017 in Mechanicsville. Born on March 31, 1983, in LaPlata, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clifton A. Barber and Linda Jean Fuller Barber. Ryan graduated from Chopticon High School in 2001. He enjoyed History, playing video games and watching the...
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William Lewis Bowles, 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully at home on June 14. He was born on October 4, 1921, in Harrisburg, PA, to Katherine and Virgil Linwood Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dolores Haight Bowles, his son David Bowles of Leonardtown, and his daughter Rebecca (Becky)...
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George James Bunting, 84 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 20, 2017. George was a veteran of the United States Air Force, was an Analyst for 37 years with the Department of Navy, and retired from Naval Air Systems Command. He was born October 9, 1932 in Kearny, New Jersey and graduated from Caroline...
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Adam James “Bubby” Lincoln, 25, of Waldorf, Maryland went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. Bubby was a self-employed mechanic and also worked at Frazier’s Tree Service for a period of time. He loved attending church at Encounter Christian Center in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Bubby loved family, especially his...
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Surrounded by family and friends, Maxine passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Charles County on June 19, 2017. She was born February 13, 1936 to Nola C. and Boyd Raisor in Henry County, KY. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, music, and dancing....
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