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Mary Ann Norris, 84,

Mary Ann Norris, 84,

Mary Ann Norris, 84, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 12, 1940 in Dameron, MD to the late Lloyd Thomas Carroll and Viola Augusta (Ridgell) Carroll. Mary Ann is a life long resident of...
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Linda Darlene Raines

Linda Darlene Raines

Linda Darlene Raines 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 1, 2024. On January 13, 1950, Linda was born in Richmond, CA to the late Earl Francis Hoke and Lucille Lorraine Vaughn. Linda met the love of her life, Robert Raines, Sr. while in high school and they were married for 43 years....
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Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 16, 2024

Maryland’s Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 16, 2024

Maryland’s 2024 Junior Deer Hunt will be open November 16 statewide and in certain counties on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to take advantage of these days to introduce young people to the time-honored tradition of hunting. The Junior Deer Hunt is open on private...
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Multiple Agencies and Firefighters from Four Counties Respond to Large Brush Fire in Waldorf

Multiple Agencies and Firefighters from Four Counties Respond to Large Brush Fire in Waldorf

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 was dispatched to the area of Slater Lane, off Poplar Hill Road, for a smoke investigation. Upon arrival, firefighters located a large brush fire and requested a Brush Fire Task Force and Water Supply Task Forces. A...
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One Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Serious Crash in Mechanicsville

One Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Serious Crash in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 38280 New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. 911 callers reported a two vehicle head-on collision with subjects trapped. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to find...
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Wanted Man Arrested in St. Mary’s County, Troopers Recover Large Amount of Suspected Heroin

Wanted Man Arrested in St. Mary’s County, Troopers Recover Large Amount of Suspected Heroin

On November 5, 2024, Korey Tyrell Moore, 44, of Leonardtown, was taken into custody by Trooper Michael Posch of the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack, following a traffic stop that led to drug-related charges. The arrest occurred after the trooper observed Moore’s vehicle, a white Honda Pilot, with a non-functioning headlight while driving northbound...
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Citizens and First Responders Revive Man Found Not Breathing Alongside Road in Lexington Park

Citizens and First Responders Revive Man Found Not Breathing Alongside Road in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, October 29, at approximately 12:52 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of FDR Boulevard and Buck Hewitt Road in Lexington Park, for the reported unconscious male. Prior to the arrival of all responding crews, 911 callers further advised the unknown aged man was not breathing with citizens...
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Contract Worker Flown to Trauma Center After Propane Tank is Struck, Resulting in Explosion and Fire at La Plata Residence

Contract Worker Flown to Trauma Center After Propane Tank is Struck, Resulting in Explosion and Fire at La Plata Residence

On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 9:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 5300 block of Bennett Brae Place in La Plata, for the reported structure fire involving HAZMAT. As First Responders were enroute to the scene, dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting a large explosion with a...
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Animal Cruelty and Wildlife Violations Bring Over 100 Charges to Hollywood Man

Animal Cruelty and Wildlife Violations Bring Over 100 Charges to Hollywood Man

On November 5, 2024, Thomas Newton Ferrall, 71, of Hollywood, Maryland, was formally charged with 56 counts related to illegal wildlife possession, following an investigation tied to a significant multi-agency probe initiated after a shed fire on November 3, 2024. The fire, extinguished with the help of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and other...
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Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73,

Diane Joy Dixon, 73, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1951, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of Ada Joy and the late Marion Joy. Diane was the wife of William “Bill” Dixon, Jr., whom she married on June...
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Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83,

Eleanor Joyce Spence, 83, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on February 15,1941 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the daughter of the late James Milford “Tom” Hodges, Sr. and the late Eleanor Agnes Turner Hodges. Joyce is survived by...
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William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97,

William Joseph Cargill, “Joe”, 97, of Budds Creek, MD, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on September 1, 1927, in Bryantown, MD, he was the son of the late Louis H. Cargill and the late Margaret E. Lucas Cargill. Joe was the loving husband of Mary Bernice Alvey until her death in 1989....
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Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64,

Mark Andrew Bailey, 64, of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away October 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28, 1960, in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of Samuel Matthew Bailey, Jr. and the late Joan Marie (Coale) Bailey. In addition to his father, Mark is survived by his...
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Frances Aceto Fusco

Frances Aceto Fusco

On November 1, 2024, Frances Aceto Fusco of Avenue, MD sadly passed away at Harmony Assisted Living in Waldorf, MD.  She was born on January 21, 1933, to Charles Elmer Higgs and Grace Estelle Wedding. Frances took great pride in her work. She was an Administrative Legal Assistant for the Federal Government and retired...
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Hope Marie Duker (Hopey), 23,

Hope Marie Duker (Hopey), 23,

On November 2nd, 2024, we suddenly lost our dear and precious Hope Marie Duker (Hopey). Hopey, 23, was born on August 21st, 2001 to her parents: Robert Duker and Kerry Duker. She was born in Woodbridge, Virginia, and raised in her family home in Hughesville, Maryland. She attended St. Charles High School, Waldorf, Md...
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Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80,

Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80,

Sylvia Jean Hodge, 80 of Leonardtown, passed away on October 30, 2024 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 15, 1944 in Daystrom, NC to the late Henry Thompson and Stella Mae Oxendine. Sylvia was a...
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MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob)

MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob)

MSCM(SS) William Robert Bullock (Bob), passed away November 2, 2024 at his home in Lusby, MD after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. Born on February 16th in Milford CT to John Thomas and Roma (Wynkoop) Bullock, Bob was known as Robbie to his friends and family growing up in the Point Beach area...
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Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75,

Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75,

Gregory Michael “Greg” White, 75, of Owings, MD, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 27, 1949, in Cheverly, MD. to Julia M. (Miller) and Robert A. White. Greg grew up in Bladensburg, graduated from Bladensburg Senior High, class of 1969, and in 1970...
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Mary M. Krug, 82,

Mary M. Krug, 82,

Mary M. Krug, a resident of the Collington Retirement Community in Mitchellville, Maryland, died on November 1 at the age of 82. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019. Mary was born to Robert E. and Elsie (Hatfield) Maddox in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 1942. She was raised in the Anacostia area...
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Sally Martin Hamilton, 70,

Sally Martin Hamilton, 70,

Sally Martin Hamilton, 70, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born on April 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Sally was the beloved daughter of the late Kathryne and William “Bill” Wolfe. Sally was known for her unwavering love of family, her...
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Kyle Lee Austin Blevins

Kyle Lee Austin Blevins

Kyle Lee Austin Blevins Services Celebration of Life Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 1015 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678
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Charles Carl Moser, 94,

Charles Carl Moser, 94,

Charles Carl Moser, 94, of Owings passed away October 26, 2024 at his home. He was born September 3, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to Leroy Carrol and Delmar Diet (Mohle) Moser. Charles attended Hargrave Military Academy and joined the United States Navy in 1947. He served as a signalman aboard the USS Wasp in...
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Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68,

Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68,

Michelle Ann Cleveland, 68, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on January 11, 1956, in St. Cloud, MN, Michelle was the daughter of Mary Katherine Stein and Jack Kockler. Michelle was the oldest of three siblings. She grew up as a military brat...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested in Connection with Three Unprovoked Assaults in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested in Connection with Three Unprovoked Assaults in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Following an investigation into three seemingly unprovoked assaults on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged Malachi Alexander Steele, 22, of Lexington Park. The incidents left one victim with injuries, requiring hospitalization. The Sheriff’s Office received the first report at 10:32 a.m., with two...
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Police Investigating Possible Hit and Run Involving Bicyclist in Mechanicsville

Police Investigating Possible Hit and Run Involving Bicyclist in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 4:32 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the area of Golden Beach Road and Donna Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries. Dispatchers advised to the responding units, multiple 911 callers reported an unknown aged male on a bicycle was found laying on the side of...
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