Isabelle “Issy” Drake, 94, of Loveville, MD departed this life on September 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 30, 1923, in Williamsville, VA to the late Ashby and Kitty Bell Burns. She was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by her brothers:...
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Gene Allen Hayes 75, of California, MD died September 1, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1942 in Washington D.C. to the late Francis Lee Roy Hayes and Lottie Viola Canter Hayes. He was the youngest of five children. On...
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CDR. Donald Ernest Beck, USN, Retired, 81, of Lexington Park, MD passed away August 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1936, he grew up on a farm in Fremont, NE to the late Ernest and Daisy Beck. Don graduated from Fremont High School. After high school...
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On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Christopher Lamont Robertson, of Waldorf, MD suddenly passed away. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 2101 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746. Interment immediately following service at Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
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Robert “Bobby” Sylvester Huntington, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 5, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 19, 1934 in Aquasco, MD, he was the son of the late Eva Mc Della Hill Huntington and John “Marshall” Huntington. Bobby was the loving husband of the late Shirley Ann Gragan Huntington whom...
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Verlyn Flanagan passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 5600 Old Branch Ave, Camp Springs, MD. Interment is private. Everyone is invited to attend the repast immediately...
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Mary Whelma Miles, 74 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 15, 2017 for visitation at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD. Interment to follow at the church cemetery.
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William Poole departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Funeral services are pending at Howard Hill Funeral Home, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.
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Rico Angelo Calhoun, of Waldorf, MD, departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife , Meleatha Ann Calhoun; three devoted children, Dawayne Chavez Bryant, Cierra Monet’ Calhoun and Angelo Rico Calhoun, and a host of family and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, September...
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Ronald Chad Thacker, 51 of Valdosta, GA, formerly of Lusby, MD, passed away on September 4, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born October 10, 1965 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Clarence Thacker and Cherry Marie (Ogan) Thacker. Ronald graduated from Calvert High School and was the owner/operator...
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Barry Covington Wood, Sr., 72, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on September 5, 2017 in Washington DC. He was born on March 4, 1945 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Merle C. and Eunice Hutchins Wood. Barry is preceded in death by a sister June Fowler and a brother Page Wood Barry...
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On September 5, 2017, an adult female responded to the lobby of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s to report a sexual offense involving a family member. Based on the victim’s statements, the investigation was transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division for further action. The investigation revealed, William Jeffery Digregorio, 48, of Mechanicsville, forced the...
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On Monday, September 4, 2017 at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to an address on Somerset Drive in Glen Burnie for a sex offense. Officers met with the thirteen-year-old male victim who alleged that while walking on Somerset Drive he was approached by a male who displayed...
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UPDATE 9/7/2017 @ 10:15 a.m.: Parents Located for Child Found in Lusby 9/7/2017 @ 10:02 a.m.: Child found in Lusby. If anyone can ID this child please contact Det. Wells at 443-684-1340 ASAP.
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The Charles County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed new zoning for Hughesville Village on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata). This zoning change would promote a traditional, walkable pattern of development in the village, as envisioned by the Hughesville...
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While the impact from Hurricane Irma on Calvert County and the state of Maryland is still uncertain, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management reminds residents the time to prepare for the storm is now. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November and residents can be “weather ready” by considering...
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A Talbot County waterman died and seven boat accidents were reported across the state during the extended Labor Day holiday weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police said. ______ Stephen Robert Price, 53, of Trappe, died Monday morning after he apparently fell from a commercial boat he was working on and drowned. A citizen reported seeing a...
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In catch-and-release fishing tournaments across Maryland, professional and amateur anglers routinely compete for a chance to catch record setting trophy fish. Fish caught during these tournaments typically are released back in the water, but inevitably some – up to 5 percent – don’t survive. That’s a low percentage of fish lost, but it’s enough...
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A loyal Anne Arundel County scratch-off player who dubbed himself “Beetle Bug” is flying high after winning the $50,000 top prize on the Power 5s game. Persistence paid off for the retiree, who achieved his goal of winning big on the $5 instant ticket game. “When I first bought the Power 5s ticket, I won $5,000,” said the...
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced August 2017 revenue numbers for the state’s six casinos: Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County and MGM National Harbor in Prince...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a free community day at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick Saturday, Sept. 23 to celebrate the center’s reopening today after being closed for annual maintenance. The community day will be held from noon-4 p.m. All Calvert County residents are invited...
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Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh, along with other county officials, announced today the County has hired the law firm Motley Rice to pursue legal action against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and local “pill mill” doctors. Anne Arundel County is the first jurisdiction in Maryland to file such action. “We need to send a message...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 8, and continues through Jan. 31, 2018. “Archery hunting continues to be an effective part of our comprehensive deer management plan and is often the most effective control method available in densely-populated suburban areas of Maryland,” Wildlife and Heritage...
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On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a camper at the Take It Easy Campground, in Callaway Upon arrival, deputies and medical personnel located an unconscious male victim in his twenties. The victim was declared deceased by first responders. Detectives from...
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Patricia Ann (Patty) Humler, 46, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away suddenly on September 2, 2017. She was born May 12, 1971 to Paul Clifford and Patricia (Lenhart) Greenwald. Patty was a devoted wife and mother, and created a happy home for her family. She was a dedicated volunteer at her children’s school, Beach...
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