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Justin Travis Bowles, 36

Justin Travis Bowles, 36

Justin Travis Bowles, 36 of Mechanicsville, MD Justin died unexpectedly at his home on August 24, 2020. Born August 14, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Lori Ann Mellott of Hollywood, MD and David Leon Bowles of Mechanicsville, MD. Justin is also survived by his siblings: Catherine “Marie” Corbin of California,...
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Marilyn Ann Dixon McKay “Mary”, 96

Marilyn Ann Dixon McKay “Mary”, 96

Marilyn Ann Dixon McKay “Mary”,96 of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 27, 2020 in Hollywood, MD. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Leonardtown, MD. Mary was the daughter of the late Viola Norris Dixon and Thomas Dixon. Mary was the loving wife of the late James Manning McKay whom she married...
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Ernest Howard Jones, 83

Ernest Howard Jones, 83

Ernest Howard Jones, 83, of Lusby, MD – passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2020. He was born August 19, 1937 in Prince Frederick, MD, and was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and one grandson. He is survived by his sons: Tony (Pam), Rodney (Christine), and Garth;...
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Gary Alan Toth, 66

Gary Alan Toth, 66

Gary Alan Toth, 66, of Huntingtown passed away August 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1954 in Finleyville, PA to John and Marie (Sand) Toth. A resident of the beach community Neeld Estate in Huntingtown, Maryland since 1995. He was an active member of the Neeld Estate Association Committee, participating...
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Christina Marie Robbins, 34

Christina Marie Robbins, 34

Christina Marie Robbins, 34, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away on August 27, 2020 in Prince Frederick Maryland. Christina was born on January 30, 1986 in Cheverly, Maryland to the late Sarah Margaret Creighton and Dale Michael Robbins, Sr. She grew up in Calvert County and attended Calvert County Public Schools. Christina and Jesse...
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Jack Bradley Nicholson, 62

Jack Bradley Nicholson, 62

Jack Bradley Nicholson, 62, a long-time resident of Deale passed away August 25, 2020. He was born January 10, 1958 in Annapolis to Lavania Jane (Campbell) and George Heritage Nicholson, Jr. Jack was raised in Deale Beach and graduated from Southern High School in 1976. He was employed as a carpenter with Nicholson Brothers,...
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Juanita Mae Leonard, 59

Juanita Mae Leonard, 59

Juanita Mae Leonard, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away at her home Thursday, August 27, 2020. Juanita was born March 15, 1961 in Cheverly, MD to Stanley and Naomi (Messineo) Leonard. She was raised in Capitol Heights, but has called Calvert County home for the past 20+ years. Here, she received her diploma,...
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David Eugene Taylor, 79

David Eugene Taylor, 79

David Eugene Taylor, age 79, of White Plains, met the Lord on August 28, 2020. He was born June 19, 1941 in English, West Virginia to Lundy Sanders Taylor, Sr. and Ruth Ester Taylor. Dave was raised in Bartley, WV, played on the football team, and graduated from Big Creek High School, War, WV,...
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Mary Virginia Williams, 80

Mary Virginia Williams, 80

Mary Virginia Williams, 80, of Prince Frederick passed away August 31, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Brandywine. She was born March 19, 1940 in Washington, D.C., to George Harold and Mary Virginia (Fox) Boerckel. Mary was raised in Hyattsville and moved to Fairhaven as a teenager. She graduated from Southern High School in...
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UPDATE: Funeral Arrangements and Obituary for Firefighter Dylan Smith

Dylan Michael Smith, 27, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on August 29th 2020 in Washington D.C. after a 4-year long battle with brain cancer. Dylan was born at Anne Arundel Hospital to Shari and Carroll Smith on June 20th 1993. He worked as an elevator mechanic for 7 years at Schindler Elevators. He’s...
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SMECO Warns of Subjects Posing as Workers Attempting to Enter Homes

SMECO Warns of Subjects Posing as Workers Attempting to Enter Homes

SMECO has released a warning to please be aware of incident where people have been posing as workers trying to enter their homes. SMECO says Unless you have an appointment, SMECO representatives will not ask to enter your home. If you live in SMECO’s service area, you may receive a call from Itron asking...
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James Brian Thompson, Jr., 24

James Brian Thompson, Jr., 24

James Brian Thompson, Jr., 24 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2020. Arrangements will be posted when they become available.
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Thomas Neal, 71

Thomas Neal, 71

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Thomas Neal, 71, departed this earthly life. Family welcomes visitors on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 for viewing from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by the 11am funeral service at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway St., Hillcrest Heights, MD. Following the funeral service interment will be held at...
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Charlotte Anne (Skovira) Mittan, 81

Charlotte Anne (Skovira) Mittan, 81

Charlotte Anne (Skovira) Mittan, 81 of Waldorf, MD passed away at her home on Friday, 28 August 2020. Charlotte was born 9 October 1938 in Rutland, Vermont to Andrew and Charlotte Skovira. Upon graduation from high school she enlisted in the United States Air Force. She left for basic training at Lackland Air Force...
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Christine Bussey, 81

Christine Bussey, 81

Christine Bussey, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2pm until time of service 3pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home at 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, Maryland, 20601. Interment will held at Boone Memorial Park in Madison, West Virginia on Saturday, September 5,...
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UPDATE: Police in Charles County Located Missing Juvenile

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Located Missing Juvenile

UPDATE: Dondre returned home this afternoon. Thank you everyone. 9/1/2020: Help Needed Locating Missing Juvenile: The Charles County Sheriff‘s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Dondre Lowell Shaw, 15, of Waldorf. Shaw left his residence in Waldorf several days ago and has had contact with his family since then, but he...
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Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a 7-Year-Old

Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a 7-Year-Old

UPDATE 9/1/2020: Zachary Lee Thomas, 25, of Lexington Park, was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years in prison, suspend all but fifteen (15) years of active incarceration to serve in prison for his involvement in a sex abuse of a minor. Thomas must register as a Tier 3 offender on the sex offender registry for life....
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Arrest Made and Another Stolen Handgun Recovered After Police Execute Search Warrant in Lexington Park

Arrest Made and Another Stolen Handgun Recovered After Police Execute Search Warrant in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 31, 2020, Vice/Narcotics Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were conducting covert surveillance in the area of Columbus Drive, regarding narcotics and firearm violations. During the investigation police observed Joequan Dimario Bush, 18, of Lexington Park walking in the area of Columbus drive. Bush was walking with a juvenile...
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LoVisa Jane Battenfield “Lee”, 96

LoVisa Jane Battenfield “Lee”, 96

LoVisa Jane Battenfield “Lee”,96 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Coltons Point, MD passed away on August 25, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on September 9, 1923 in Canton, OH, and was the loving daughter of the late Marie Osborne McFarland and Wilbur McFarland. Lee was the loving wife of the late John...
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St. Mary’s County Criminal Summons Served in Month of July, 2020

St. Mary’s County Criminal Summons Served in Month of July, 2020

Criminal Summons Served-July 2020 07/01/20- Keith Leonard Mackall, age 57 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 34906-20 07/01/20- Joseph Timothy Price, age 56 of Leonardtown- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37980-20 07/02/20- Emmanuel Gavin Ramon Wright, age 18 of Mechanicsville- Theft by...
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Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Homicide, Multiple Shootings and Reports of Shots Fired

Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Homicide, Multiple Shootings and Reports of Shots Fired

8/29/2020: At approximately 2:35 p.m., officers responded for reports of multiple gunshots fired in the unit block of Johnson Road in Pasadena. Upon arrival, officers met with several witnesses who reported hearing shots in the area and indicated a residence where they believed the sounds were coming from. The investigation revealed that an individual...
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VIDEO: One Injured After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville, Police Investigating as Hit and Run

VIDEO: One Injured After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville, Police Investigating as Hit and Run

On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Alexandra Way in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle on fire and one subject trapped. Personnel from the Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in California Shopping Center

Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in California Shopping Center

On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the PetSmart on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway...
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Focus Group Participants Needed to Identify Priority Health Needs in St. Mary’s County

Focus Group Participants Needed to Identify Priority Health Needs in St. Mary’s County

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites community members to participate in focus groups to identify local health needs as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process. Data collected will inform the development of an updated Community Health Improvement Plan for St. Mary’s County. Focus groups will be held virtually via Google Meets throughout...
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Leonardtown Announces Launch of Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign

Leonardtown Announces Launch of Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign

“Leonardtown is excited to invite everyone back to Town. Our local businesses are opening their doors and are happy to safely welcome you back again!”, says Leonardtown Mayor, Daniel Burris. The Town of Leonardtown launches a Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign, a collaborative effort from the Commissioners of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, St. Mary’s...
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