Thelma Irene McConkey, 77 of Newburg, MD passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Genesis La Plata Center. Thelma was born on March 21, 1939 in Dade County, Florida. She was a self-employed florist. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her “little cherubs”. She was a kind...
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Victoria Evelyn Boni, age 98 of Welcome, Maryland died March 4, 2017 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, Maryland. Victoria was a retired Administrative Assistant with the Veterans Administration, having served for 30 years from 1945-1975. She was the daughter of Tomaso Boni and Maria Gaetana Tasso Boni. She is survived by...
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Jennifer Lee Stokes, age 39 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 4, 2017. Jennifer was a graduate of Thomas Stone High School. She was an Inventory Specialist for Regis Inventory Specialists in Woodbridge, Virginia and was also a certified Nursing Assistant. She loved dogs, amusement parks, reading and spending time with her family, especially...
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Mary Ruth Horton, 78, of California, MD passed away March 5, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 31, 1939 in Yadkinville, N.C. to the late William Henry McCollum and Nelly Mildred Money. On December 23, 1962, Mary Ruth married her beloved husband, Oscar Bobby Horton...
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Bruce Alan Stanley, 60, passed away suddenly at his home in Mechanicsville, MD on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 36 years Kelly and two daughters Jessica Marie Wright, Paige Elizabeth Stanley and son-in-law Mike Wright all of Mechanicsville MD. Bruce has two wonderful grandsons, Corbin and...
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Robert “Bob” Francis Morgan, 74, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on March 5, 2017 in Bushwood, MD. Born on August 5, 1942 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Virginia Wathen Morgan and Lewis Francis Morgan. Bob was the loving husband of Virginia Ann Dingee Morgan, whom he married in...
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Thomas Hillary Dean, Jr. “Tommy”, 53, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 5, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 19, 1963 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frances Cecilia Wible Dean and Thomas Hillary Dean, Sr. Tommy is survived by his friend/companion Helen Barnett of Leonardtown, MD. He...
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Local Girl Scout Troop #6756 hosted a “Read Across America” event at Mother Catherine Academy last Thursday, March 2, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. As part of the festivities, the troop invited Corporal Angela Delozier to read books to impressionable youth. “I chose to read ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ by...
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Gov. Larry Hogan remains very popular in the latest Goucher College poll, and a majority lean toward re-electing him, but Marylanders go further than he is willing to do on significant issues such as paid sick leave, raising the minimum wage and school funding. A strong majority does favor Hogan’s positions supporting an independent...
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UPDATE: Donald Leo Parks, 23, of Lexington Park was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his guilty plea to a charge of second-degree assault, that occurred on December 10, 2015. 12/30/2015: On December 10, 2015, an adult female was approached by an unknown male on the 21000 block of Sheriff Miedzinski Way in...
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Paul Long and the two good friends he meets for coffee every Sunday morning are big Maryland Lottery fans. They each buy tickets for themselves during the week, playing games from Keno and Pick 3 to Mega Millions and Powerball. Sunday is scratch-off day. The trio has agreed that playing instant tickets is strictly...
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced February 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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On March 5, 2017, at 5:49 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a medical emergency in Lexington Park with a CPR in progress. Hugo Morales, 13, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation continues. The follow statement was released from the St. Mary’s County...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Rob Glover who posted a comment on Facebook about the fatal accidents involving teenagers in Waldorf has been suspended pending further administrative actions. Statement from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Inappropriate Remark Made on Officer’s Social Media Page: “Friday, March 3, 2017, was a horrific day in Charles County. Three...
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One of Southern Maryland’s most established automotive repair centers, Cheseldine Tire & Auto, have expanded their efforts and are pleased to announce the opening of their second location in Leonardtown, MD. The company is expressing enthusiasm about the new location in Leonardtown and believes it will benefit both their business and clients. They look...
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Sixteen Sailors from across NAS Patuxent River volunteered their services at the 2017 District of Columbia Special Olympics Bowling Championship, which took place Feb. 22 and 23, in Hyattsville, Maryland. For two days, from start to finish, the Sailors helped out wherever they were needed, kept score, and interacted with and provided encouragement to...
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UPDATE 3/4/2017 @1:00 p.m.: The driver killed on St. Peters Church Road in Waldorf has been identified as Kendull B. Proctor, 18, of Waldorf. The Traffic Operations Unit is investigating. 3/4/2017: On Friday, March 3, 2017, at 11:54 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3200 block of St. Peters Church...
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Blanche Mae Thompson of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Blanche was born on February 5, 1931, in Washington, DC, to Hazel (Osborne) and Howard Guthrie. She worked in the Prince George’s County Schools as a secretary / Media Aid for...
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Mary Veronica Gray, 86, of Marbury, MD passed away on February 28, 2017 at Southern Maryland Hospital. Mary was born on September 9, 1930 in Marbury, MD to James R. Gray, Sr. and MaryBelle Gray. She will now be reunited with her loving mother, father, brothers, James R. Gray, Jr. and Samuel A. Gray;...
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Richard George McGaughey, age 57 of Chaptico, Maryland died March 2, 2017. Richard was an Auto Mechanic with Mr. Tire for 30 plus years and was of the Catholic faith. His life centered around being around his grandchildren. He was the son of Raymond McGaughey and Anna McMullen McGaughey. In addition to his parents,...
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Douglas Alexander Ramsey died on March 3, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 53 years old. Mr. Ramsey was born March 13th, 1963 in London, England. He graduated from Freehold Township High School, and attended Hawthorne College. He married Beth Griffith in 1983, and shortly after, moved to Leonardtown, Maryland and opened Applejack...
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Russell Julian Woodley, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, MD on February 27, 2017. Russell was born on August 3, 1934 to the late Russell E. Woodley and the late Margaret Kincheloe Woodley in Washington, D.C. Russell worked in communications for Bell Atlantic prior to his retirement. Russell...
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Lloyd George Cox, Sr. 86, of Drayden, MD passed away on February 28, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 21, 1930 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Viola Elvira Bilkey Cox, and Cecil Rhoades Cox. Lloyd was the loving husband of the late Betty Ann Cox whom he married...
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Mary Patricia Miles, 69 of Lexington Park, MD departed this earthly life on February 27, 2017 at her home. “Patsy” or “Pat” as she was affectionately known as was born February 2, 1948 to the late George Henry and Margaret Madeline Fenwick. She was the fourth of 14 siblings. She attended St. Peter’s Claver...
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UPDATE 3/4/20117 @3:00 p.m.: The Charles County woman involved in the early evening crash on Friday, March 3, 2017 has succumbed to her injuries. The deceased is identified as Akeema Perry, 25, of La Plata, Maryland. Perry was receiving medical treatment at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. where she succumbed to her injuries....
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