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Mary Elizabeth Hanks, 73

Mary Elizabeth Hanks, 73

Mary Elizabeth “Butsy” Hanks of Lexington Park, Maryland died at the age of 73 on Sunday, March 6, 2022, while under the care Hospice of St. Mary’s. She was born on September 23, 1948, in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Mary Jane (Rawlings) Nicholson and William Landon “Pappy” Nicholson. Ms....
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James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84

James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84

James Gilbert Stone, Sr., “Jimmy”, 84, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on March 5, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 20, 1937 in Medley’s Neck, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Mildred Johnson and the late Joseph Vernon Stone. Jimmy was the loving husband of Dorothy Cecelia Hall Stone, whom...
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Harry Richard Errington, 91

Harry Richard Errington, 91

Harry Richard Errington, 91, of California, MD, passed away on March 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 15, 1930 in Skipback, PA, he was the son of the late Anna Leamy Errington and Robert W. Errington. Harry was the loving husband of Gwendolyn Charlotte Errington, whom he...
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James “Kevin” Lorence, 56

James “Kevin” Lorence, 56

After a courageous, year long battle with cancer, James “Kevin” Lorence, 56, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on March 28, 2022 with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 27, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to James Melvin Lorence and Frances Marie “Dumplin” Abell Lorence of St. Inigoes, MD. Kevin...
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Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville

Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville

Eva Maria Harris of Mechanicsville, MD passed away unexpectedly on March 18th, 2022. Eva was born on May 24, 1962 to Claus Dieter and Erika Maischhofer in Pforzheim, Germany. She attended Nordstadtschule and Schanzschule in Pforzheim, Germany.  She completed her education as a licensed hair stylist. Melvin “Mel” Harris and Eva began their 41...
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Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr, 64

Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr, 64

Francis Raymond “Ray” Currie, Sr., 64 passed away at his home in Bushwood, MD on March 23, 2022 Ray was born on December 15, 1957 to Margaret Ann Dean of Lexington Park, MD and the late Francis Jessie Currie. Ray was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He married the love of...
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Albert Wayne Combs, 51

Albert Wayne Combs, 51

Albert Wayne Combs, 51, of Dameron, MD passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2022 with his loving wife, Michele, by his side. He was born on November 21, 1970, in Leonardtown, MD, to Shirley Ann Brown of Hollywood, MD, and the late Raymond “Buddy” Combs, Sr. Wayne was born and raised...
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James Albert Butler

James Albert Butler

James Albert Butler was born on May 19th, 1931, in Woodbine, New Jersey to Frank J. Butler and Jennie Tamminen. Jim (as he was known to friends and family) passed away in his home in Hollywood, Maryland on the morning of March 17th, 2022. He was 90 years old. Jim received his high school...
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Teddy Colin Green, 62

Teddy Colin Green, 62

Teddy Colin Green, age 62,  passed away on March 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1959 in Waynesville, NC to Sydney Greene and Sarah Katherine Ammons Greene of Waynesville, NC. Teddy served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1981. After his honorable discharge, he returned  to Haywood county...
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Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73, of Bushwood, MD, passed away peacefully from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on February 24, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.  Born on August 4, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Lee Beitzell and Frances Martha (Battenfield) Beitzell.  He was the oldest...
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William J Campbell, 93

William J Campbell, 93

William J Campbell, 93, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on March 18, 2022. William was born on October 28, 1928 to Jack and Elizabeth Campbell in Cleveland, OH. After graduating from high school, he pursued a higher education while in the service.  He earned an undergraduate degree from Maryland, and eventually completed a law...
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Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr, 82

Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr, 82

Charles Alfred “Allie” Burch, Sr., 82, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 at  home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 18, 1939 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Howard Burch and Mildred Marie Thompson Burch. Charles worked as a carpenter and a waterman...
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Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr, 30

Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr, 30

Thomas “Tommy” Howard Miller Jr., 39, of Hubert, NC passed away at his home March 18, 2022. He was born August 15, 1982 to Thomas Howard Miller Sr. and Peggy Sue Stinnett. Thomas was originally from Maryland where he married his beloved wife, Kristi Lee Miller on March 25, 2011.  He was a self...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested After Intentionally Running Red Light and Crashing Into Occupied School Bus

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested After Intentionally Running Red Light and Crashing Into Occupied School Bus

UPDATE 3/31/2022: Kashif Delouis Dyson, age 37 of Lexington Park, ran a red light in an attempt to commit suicide, ultimately striking two vehicles (one being a school bus occupied by 4 children) and he then slid into a 3rd vehicle. Dyson has been charged with 7 counts of Assault 1st and 2nd Degree....
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Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61

Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61

Dean Lynn Gilroy, 61, of Benedict, MD, passed away March 26, 2022. Dean was born on February 19, 1961 to Jerry and Dottie Summers in Leonardtown, MD. Dean Lynn grew up in the small water front town of Benedict, MD. Dean Lynn along with her siblings bonded with fellow Benedict friends that turned into...
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Christian Scott Wirth, 18

Christian Scott Wirth, 18

Christian Scott Wirth, 18, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away suddenly at Penn State Altoona on March 4, 2022, in Altoona, PA. He was born on March 27, 2003, in Leonardtown, MD, to Christopher Scott Wirth and Karen Lisa Gay Wirth of Lexington Park, MD. Christian is a graduate of Father Andrew White and...
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Richard Carl Herbert, 36

Richard Carl Herbert, 36

Richard Carl Herbert, 36, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1985 to Dale Stephen Herbert, Sr. and Donna M. McAllister Herbert. Richard is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He married his beloved wife, Jeannie on February...
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Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93

Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93

Mary Estella Dodd Evans, 93, passed away on March 10, 2022. Mary was born in Maryland Point, Charles County, MD. on November 27, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Lazarus Dodd and Mary Frances Dodd and sister to Emma Scott and Britannia Bastin. Mary was predeceased by her husband Albert Merl Evans,...
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Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73

Charles Henry (Chuck) Beitzell, 73, of Bushwood, MD, passed away peacefully from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on February 24, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. Born on August 4, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Lee Beitzell and Frances Martha (Battenfield) Beitzell. He was the oldest...
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Two 16-Year-Old Washington D.C. Teens Charged with Murder After Shooting at Prince George’s County Mall

Two 16-Year-Old Washington D.C. Teens Charged with Murder After Shooting at Prince George’s County Mall

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two teenagers for a recent fatal shooting in the city of Hyattsville. The suspects are both 16 year old males from Washington, DC. They are charged as adults. The teens are charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Daquan Dockery of...
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Charles County Officers Arrest Somerset County Man Who Assaulted Employees at Waldorf Restaurant

Charles County Officers Arrest Somerset County Man Who Assaulted Employees at Waldorf Restaurant

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to a carryout restaurant in the 11900 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf for the report of a disorderly person. When officers arrived, they observed the suspect on top of a table throwing pots and pans at employees as they fled from the...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Host Public Forum in Leonardtown on Tuesday, April 12, 2022

St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Host Public Forum in Leonardtown on Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will host a Public Forum Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street, in Leonardtown. Public Forums allow residents to speak directly to the Commissioners on topics of their choosing. Residents may offer appreciation, questions, or...
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Congressman Hoyer Governor Hogan and Others Applaud the Inclusion of Language Providing for the New FBI Headquarters in President Biden’s 2023 Budget

Congressman Hoyer Governor Hogan and Others Applaud the Inclusion of Language Providing for the New FBI Headquarters in President Biden’s 2023 Budget

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement after the President unveiled his budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, which includes language to ensure the FBI will have a...
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UPDATE: Former Mary Moss Academy Employee Receives 45 Years for Sex Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE: Former Mary Moss Academy Employee Receives 45 Years for Sex Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE 3/30/2022: Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced on March 29, 2022, Mark Thoms, 41, pled guilty and was sentenced to 45 years of active incarceration for one count of sex abuse of a minor and one count of sex abuse of a minor, a continuing course of conduct. This sentence...
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14-Year-Old Piccowaxen Middle School Student Charged with Assault and Sex Offense

14-Year-Old Piccowaxen Middle School Student Charged with Assault and Sex Offense

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, a 14-year-old male student at Piccowaxen Middle School was charged in connection with allegations he inappropriately touched a female student. The school resource officer was made aware of the assault and initiated an investigation. The case was reviewed by the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the student was...
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