Michael “Mike” Rathfon Layton, 68, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mike was born June 8, 1953 to the late Joel and Nadene Layton Mike was a marksman who enjoyed competitive trap-shooting. He entered many tournaments and was proud of his accomplishments. Mike was also a talented...
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Sulpicio Vito Engles, 66, of Lexington Park, MD passed away March 3, 2021, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 19, 1954 in the Philippines to the late Fausto Engles and Teodora Vito Engles. On January 26, 1980, Sulpicio...
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To everyone who knew, cared for, loved Joe. He was taking care of us, teaching us compassion and patience, showing us how to be happy and how to love another person and how to enjoy living. He was joy. He died peacefully February 26 with his sister and brother-in-law holding his hand. Joseph James...
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Brian Charles Jackson passed away at the age of 26 on Friday, February 26th 2021. Brian was born on June 21st, 1994 in Clinton, MD to Robert and Annette Jackson, that love him more than words can express. What Brian loved most was spending time with his Son, Elijah and his fiancé, Kayla Borza....
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Mary Mechelle Randall of Lexington Park, Maryland, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and niece, passed away on March 3, 2021 at the age of 38. She bore a heavy load all her life but you could seldom tell. Mary was such an inspiration to all she encountered. A St. Mary’s County treasure, everyone Mary met...
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Robert “Bobby” Harmon Myers, Jr., 51, from Huntingtown, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Cancun, Mexico while vacationing with close friends. Bobby was born in Washington, DC on August 31, 1969 to Robert H. Myers Sr and Sherry L. Myers. He went to Northern High School in Calvert County, MD....
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has updated the eligibility criteria for local SMCHD COVID-19 vaccination clinics to include St. Mary’s County residents aged 40 – 64 with qualifying medical conditions. Eligible individuals are encouraged to review the allergy guidance and the FAQs for SMCHD COVID-19 vaccination prior to registering for a vaccine...
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Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away at his home on February 27, 2021. Mike was born on November 5, 1953 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard and Virginia Bowie. He was also predeceased by his wife Brenda Bowie. He is survived by his son, Travis Bowie; brothers, Cliff Bowie, Randy...
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Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born on September 24, 1961 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. Sheila was the loving wife of Tom Guy. She is survived by her sons Trevor (Sabrina) Guy and...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William...
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Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly from Washington, D.C., passed away March 2, 2021 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 11, 1934, Nina was the daughter of the late Maria Celia Walker and William R. Walker. Nina is survived by her children; Daniel Fitzpatrick II, (Tammy) of Mechanicsville, MD, Deborah Grill (Gary)...
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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Bill Cook, loving husband and father passed away at age 83. Bill was born on June 13, 1937 in Newburg, NY to Arthur and Harriette (Dixon) Cook. He received his BA in Mathematics from Syracuse University in 1963 and his MS in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University...
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On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at approximately 8:50 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the Capital Clubhouse located at 3033 Waldorf Market Place in Waldorf, for the reported Hazardous Conditions Emergency. Crews arrived on the scene to report a “white cloud” coming from the rear of the building, with two patients to be...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens to mark their calendars; Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. this weekend on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Time will spring forward one hour. You lose an hour of sleep, but make sure to turn the clock ahead — spring forward — before heading...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information and the identity of the culprit(s) in a vandalism investigation. Some time during the overnight hours of Tuesday, February 23, through Wednesday, February 24, 2021, an unidentified person or persons damaged property at Abell’s Wharf in Leonardtown, a county-maintained waterfront park. Damaged in the vandalism...
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The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce the launch of the BreatheWell St. Mary’s initiative, a comprehensive air quality monitoring and health education initiative for St. Mary’s County. Through BreatheWell St. Mary’s outdoor air quality sensors will be installed across the county that will measure particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide...
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On Sunday, March 7, 2021, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Route 2 and Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland, for the reported head-on collision with subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with one vehicle off the roadway with three patients...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens that the Maryland Forest Service will conduct a controlled burn of meadows at the following Calvert County nature parks on Monday, March 8, 2021: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp (2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Gatewood Preserve (2800 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Biscoe...
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On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspected impaired driver in the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Three Notch Road in California. When the Deputy stepped out of his vehicle, the suspect fled at a...
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UPDATE 3/8/2021: On March 7, 2021, at 10:12 p.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 5200 Rivers Edge Place in Indian Head, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the two story mansion. The owner has been identified as Lanwan, LLC, with the estimated loss of...
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Peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny) departed his earthly body to take on his spiritual body with the Lord. Kenny was born on April 11, 1957 to James Henry and Virginia Alexander Smith in Lexington, Virginia. He attended Rockbridge County Public Schools. Upon graduation he attended North Carolina Agricultural &...
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Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2021. On Friday, March 12, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD. Entombment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania...
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