Lois Shirley Hamilton Keech, age 87 of La Plata, Maryland formerly of Waldorf, Maryland, died October 24, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1932 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and was the daughter of Jennings Lee Hamilton and Stella Mae Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...
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The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced that it has awarded more than $458 million in grant funding to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to fight and prevent violent crime in jurisdictions across the United States. “One of the fundamental missions of government is to protect its...
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Steven “Stevie” Alexander Butler Sr., 64yrs, of Waldorf, MD, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born May 16, 1956 in Bel Alton, MD, he was the son of the late John William Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Queen) Butler. Following graduation from La...
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While the Annual Veterans Day celebration will look differently in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commissioners of Leonardtown are proud to present a virtual celebration of our nation’s heroes. There will not be a parade or any public events but, beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov....
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim’s uncle was...
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On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at approximately 2:44 a.m., police, and firefighters responded to 2971 Cedarwood Lane in Dunkirk, for the reported vehicle fire. Firefighters from Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to find a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon fully engulfed in flames. The owners are identified as Mark and Mehwish Fields,...
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Thomas Gene “Tom” Rance, Jr., 70, of California, MD and formerly from Los Angeles, CA, Logansport, IN and Grand Haven, MI, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Washington Hospital Center. Born August 31, 1950 in Grandhaven, MI, he was the son of the late Thomas Gene Rance, Sr. and Betty (Allen) Rance Wrosch....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is conducting regular patrol checks at the Early Voting Center at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, which is open to voters from 7:00 a.m., to 8:00 p.m., each day through Monday, November 2, 2020, to ensure safe and uneventful voting for citizens. The Sheriff’s Office’s goal is to...
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On October 31, 2020, at approximately 11:49 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack and deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CalvertHealth Medical Center Emergency Room in Prince Frederick for the report of a shooting victim who had arrived in a civilian vehicle. Troopers learned that the...
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Mary Prudence “Prue” Canham was the long-awaited and beloved first child of Ralph and Edna Bertolin when she was born in Denver, Colorado on May 3, 1922. After moving to Montana for a well-remembered year when she was in first-grade, Prue’s family settled in Seattle, Washington, which became the home of her heart. There...
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UPDATE 10/30/2020: On Friday, October 30, 2020 at approximately 2:36 a.m., Khiry Dewann Queen turned himself in to the Anne Arundel County Police Northern District without incident. He was then transported to Central Booking where he was booked on the Second Degree Murder and related charges in regards to the homicide of Fillmore Burriss....
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Can you identify these people? Charles County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an armed robbery which took place on October 12 at the 7-Eleven on Billingsley Road in Waldorf. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the arrest of these suspects. Details of the case...
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John Douglas Wright, “Doug”, 72, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on October 25, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Maryland. He was born on January 16, 1948 in Washington D.C. to the late John Henry F. and Dorothy Lee Taylor Wright. Besides his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his wife,...
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Bobbie Kay Ridge Hall (May 27, 1943 -October 28, 2020) went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus, surrounded by her loving family. Kay led a very active life with family, church, work and cooking. Family and friends were Kay’s passion and delight. Kay shared her smile while working in retail at...
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Norman Alexander Pilkerton Jr, age 81 of Loveville, MD passed away on October 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown MD. Norman was born on November 17, 1938 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Norman Alexander Pilkerton Sr. and Agnes Ruth Pilkerton of Compton. Norman was the loving husband of the late...
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David Terance “Terry” Norris (born June 21, 1947) died in his home on October 24, 2020. Terry was the son of Stephen N. Norris, Sr. and Margaret A. Jenkins Norris. He lived on Cobb Island, Maryland all his life, except for his military service in the Army from August 1966 – July 1968. He...
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It is with profound sadness the Minni Family announces the sudden passing of Genevieve Godish Minni due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Francis C. Minni. Known to most as Jeanne or Mimi, she will be...
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James Henry Les Callett, “Jimmy” 71, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on October 24, 2020 at Calvert Medical Health Care. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Washington. DC to the late Alfred George and Dorothy Anderson Les Callett. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Beloved husband...
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Frank Linwood Edwards born on October 25, 1950, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of Kenneth Bruce and Evelyn Oneida (Badger) Edwards. Frank is survived by his significant other Sharon Koontz, her children that he loved as his own, Anita Nalls (Jeff), Missy Koontz,...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Harold Robinson departed this earthly life in Fort Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD.
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Diamond Latiera Proctor departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 9:00AM until time of service, 11:00AM at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Edith Hines departed this earthly life. Family and friends will come together on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Central Baptist Church, 5600 Old Branch Ave, Camp Springs, MD 20748. Interment will take place on at Cheltenham Cemetery. Service time will be updated at a later date.
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James Westray departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 2pm until 4pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home. Interment will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11am at Heritage Cemetery, in Waldorf, MD.
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