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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating New Year’s Day Vehicle Fire in Scotland

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating New Year’s Day Vehicle Fire in Scotland

On Sunday, January 1, 2022, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters from Ridge and NAS Webster Field responded to the area of 49962 Cornfield Harbor Road in Scotland, for the reported vehicle fire. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist. Crews arrived on the scene to find a vehicle fully engulfed...
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Chesapeake Life Center’s New Programs for Grieving Children and Teens Begin in 2023

Chesapeake Life Center’s New Programs for Grieving Children and Teens Begin in 2023

Chesapeake Life Center’s has revamped its grief support programs for children and teens to better suit the schedules of families. A Phoenix Rising Workshop for children ages 6 to 18 will allow an opportunity for grieving children and teens to come together to socialize and feel supported in their grief. Groups will be divided...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant for New Battery Hydraulic Rescue Tools

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant for New Battery Hydraulic Rescue Tools

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department was notified that we had been selected by the Assistance to Firefighters Federal Grant program of selection of our 2021 application for award. MVFD will be receiving approximately $75,000 for 6 new hydraulic battery tools. Two cutters, two spreaders, and two rams as well...
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St. Mary’s County Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Callaway for the First Call of 2023

St. Mary’s County Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Callaway for the First Call of 2023

On Sunday, January 1, 2023, at approximately 12:48 a.m., firefighters from Valley Lee, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Seventh District responded to the 44000 block of Widgeon Place in Callaway, for the reported attached garage on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story residence with smoke showing from...
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Jay Jaehwan Nam

Jay Jaehwan Nam

Jay Jaehwan Nam passed away on December 26 at the age of 63. The first of four children, he was born to Dong and Gyeong Nam on September 2, 1959 in AnDong, Republic of Korea. Jay grew up in the country of South Korea and his family moved to Fayetteville, NC when he was...
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Ida Elizabeth Pasik, “Betty”, 84,

Ida Elizabeth Pasik, “Betty”, 84,

Ida Elizabeth Pasik, “Betty”, 84, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Piney Point, MD, passed away on December 25, 2022 at her home. Born on June 30, 1938 in Pearson, MD, she was the daughter of the late Regina Cullison and the late Emerick Cullison. Ida was the loving wife of the late Allen Pasik,...
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Anne Jeanette Harris Rouse, 86,

Anne Jeanette Harris Rouse, 86,

Anne Jeanette Harris Rouse, 86, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Kinston, NC, passed away on December 21, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Harris. Anne was the loving wife of the late Douglas Rouse, Sr., whom she married in...
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Nancy Louise Harris, 78,

Nancy Louise Harris, 78,

Nancy Louise Harris, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 21, 2022. Nancy was born on October 14, 1944, in Elkins, WV. She was the daughter of the late Sterling Ervin and Mildred Ervin. Nancy is survived by her siblings: Donald Ervin and Helen Thompson. She is also survived by her children Mark...
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Bobby Lee Carter, “Bee”, 77,

Bobby Lee Carter, “Bee”, 77,

Bobby Lee Carter, “Bee”, 77, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on December 16, 2022 at his home. Born on September 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Melba T. Sexton and the late Henry W. Carter. Bobby was the loving husband of Margie Carter, whom he married...
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Francisca M. Jimena, “Beth”, 90,

Francisca M. Jimena, “Beth”, 90,

Francisca M. Jimena, “Beth”, 90, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of the Philippines, passed away on December 15, 2022 in Callaway, MD. Born on January 29, 1932 in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Saturnina Lobaton and the late Lucio Manzanares. Beth was the loving wife of the late Alfonso Jimena,...
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James Carlton Youngerman, “Jim”, 85,

James Carlton Youngerman, “Jim”, 85,

James Carlton Youngerman, “Jim”, 85, of Lusby, MD, passed away at his son’s home surrounded by his loving family on December 12, 2022. Jim was born on December 29, 1936 to the late Carl G. Youngerman and Lucille H. “Yancy” Youngerman on the family farm near Boyds, MD. In addition to his parents, James...
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Kathleen Anne Amos, 69,

Kathleen Anne Amos, 69,

Kathleen Anne Amos, 69, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 3rd, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Kathleen was born on April 30th, 1953, to the late Harry Oliver Ewing, and Dorothy (Derr) Ewing in Washington, D.C. All Funeral Services are private. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com
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Gerald “Skip” Thomas Adkins, 72,

Gerald “Skip” Thomas Adkins, 72,

Gerald “Skip” Thomas Adkins, 72, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 23, 2022, in Leonardtown, MD. Skip was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War with multiple units including K Co./75th Ranger Regiment (4ID). Upon his return from Vietnam, Skip continued his employment with what is now Verizon and spent more...
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Todd Lee Rose, 66,

Todd Lee Rose, 66,

Todd Lee Rose, 66, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 23, 2022. He was born on July 9, 1956 on a military base in Germany to Annette Fultz and the late Howard Rose Jr. Todd was a retired Chief Petty Officer who served 20 years in the US Navy. He...
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Mary Louise Unger Baldwin, 95,

Mary Louise Unger Baldwin, 95,

Mary Louise Unger Baldwin, 95, of Leonardtown, MD, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022 after a short battle with RSV. She was born on August 29, 1927 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late William J. Puls and Margaret M. Puls (Geraghty). Mary Lou spent the majority...
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Deborah Lynn (Shreve/Dawson) Estabrook

Deborah Lynn (Shreve/Dawson) Estabrook

“Remember me with love and laughter, not tears, for I am with my Lord and Savior” Deborah Lynn (Shreve/Dawson) Estabrook went home to heaven on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Debbie was born June 12, 1957 in Lynchburg, VA.  She was the oldest daughter to Charles and Myrtle Shreve.  She was a devoted Christian and...
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James Timothy Lawson, 60,

James Timothy Lawson, 60,

James Timothy Lawson, 60, of Callaway, MD, passed away on December 18, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on April 6, 1962, in Annapolis, MD to the late Patrick Thomas Lawson and Virginia Davis Lawson, teachers in Calvert County. Tim grew up in Calvert County, on the beach,...
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William Clement (Clem) Butler, Jr.74,

William Clement (Clem) Butler, Jr.74,

William Clement (Clem) Butler, Jr.74, was born to the late William Clement Butler, Sr. and Myrtle Sarah (Harris) Butler on January 23, 1948. He died suddenly at his home on December 20, 2022. Clem spent much of his adult life in Boston, Massachusetts where he was a Mason with the Carver Lodge, Dorchester, Mass. ...
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William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71,

William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71,

SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 12/23/2022 TO 1/06/2023! William Francis “Billy” Hewitt, 71 of Callaway, MD passed away suddenly on December 15, 2022 at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born on March 18, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to Mary Lillian Johnson Hewitt of Callaway, MD and the late Francis Emmanuel...
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Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox

Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox

Robert Barton (Pete) Maddox, born on September 3, 1931 and departed this world on December 8, 2022 – loving life and people.  Pete was active in the O.H.V.F.D. in MD since the age of 13.  Served in various positions and that of Chief.  Admitted to the P.G.C.V.F.D. Hall of Fame in 2002.  Served as...
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Betty Jean Brown, age 90,

Betty Jean Brown, age 90,

Betty Jean Brown, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Betty was born on December 11, 1932, in Los Angeles, California. Betty was a beautician and a realtor.  She enjoyed swimming, crocheting, fishing, eating crabs on their porch, and most of all spending time with all of her family. She is survived...
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Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79,

Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79,

Lillian “Lil” Michaliga Komar, 79, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on December 2, 2022 in White Plains, MD. On October 17, 1943, Lil was born to the late Joseph Dominic Michaliga and Mary Elizabeth Snee Michaliga in Washington, DC. She worked as a receptionist for Ken Dixon Automotive for many years before becoming...
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Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42,

Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42,

Joshua “Josh” Anthony Ocasio, 42, of Saint Inigoes Md, passed away at home surrounded by his wife and children on December 19, 2022 after his two-year battle with Leukemia. Josh was born on June 25, 1980 to his beloved parents, Oscar Ocasio and Adela Ocasio in Yokota AFB in Fussa, Japan. After Josh graduated from...
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Everett L. Dement, 82,

Everett L. Dement, 82,

Everett L. Dement, 82, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2022. “Lattie”, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. As a young boy with a large family, Lattie worked many odd jobs to help his parents...
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Gloria F. Carroll,72,

Gloria F. Carroll,72,

Gloria F. Carroll,72, of California, Md, passed away on December 14, 2022 at her home. She was born in Beachville, Md. on October 1, 1950 to the recently departed Geraldine Carroll. After her schooling, Gloria worked for many years as part of the kitchen staff at St. Mary’s College. She led a quiet life...
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