UPDATE 5/9/2018: On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Joseph William Smith, 25, of Lexington Park, plead guilty to six counts of animal cruelty and one count of resisting arrest. Smith was given 1 year in jail for the resisting arrest, but it was suspended down to 30 days, he was also given 30 days for each of...
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SMECO shares Southern Maryland with ospreys, eagles, and other majestic birds of prey. But it is unsafe for birds to nest on power lines. SMECO take seriously their commitment to the environment and their mission to provide reliable power to their customer-members. Their crews have installed more than 70 nesting platforms to provide birds...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 5-9-18 SNICKERS Featured Pet: Snickers Rescue Group: Pets In Need in Southern Maryland Breed: Rottweiler/Bully Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots, currently on heartworm and tick preventatives and micro-chipped Adoption Fee: $300.00 Snickers is a 3-month old mix that was rescued from the local shelter. ...
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Doreen C. Dent “Honey”, 85, of LaPlata, MD passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. She joins her beloved husband Eugene C. Dent and cherished daughter Joyce A. Rylyk in eternal and peaceful rest. She leaves behind to treasure her memory one...
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Segunda DeNavas, of La Plata, Maryland, was called to heaven on May 5th, 2018 at the tender age of 95. Segunda was born in a mountain village in Spain and immigrated to America to “the land of streets paved in gold.” She met her late husband, Joseph L. DeNavas, whom she soon married and...
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Denise Marie McMahan, age 58 of La Plata, Maryland, died May 3, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Denise was the Owner/Operator of Denise McMahan Certified Public Accountants for 35 years and a member of Kneeling Point Church in White Plains, Maryland. She was a past...
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William Gerald Fitzpatrick, 77, of La Plata, MD passed away on April 30, 2018 at Reston Hospital Center. William was born on January 25, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late William Joseph and Evelyn Ann Pugh Fitzpatrick. William was the owner of Shamrock Properties where he was a real estate broker for over...
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Lottie Louise McElhaney, age 89 of La Plata, Maryland, died April 29, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Lottie was a homemaker. Her passion was going to Yard Sales every Saturday, rain or shine. She enjoyed her many finds as she was building so many collections. She loved her Squirrels many she raised from...
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Russell Kevin Tarleton, 55, of California, MD, died peacefully at his home on May 7, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Rusty was born on September 6, 1962 to Joseph Reginald and Mary Margaret Wood Tarleton. Rusty attended St. John’s Catholic School and Ryken High School. He was involved in baseball and basketball in...
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Alexander Scott Campbell, 24, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1994, in Prince Fredrick, MD to Thomas Daniel and Renee Buckler Campbell of Leonardtown, MD. In his younger days, Alex enjoyed scouting, working his way through the ranks from a Tiger Scout in Pack 561...
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Christian Scott Ellis, 25, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1993, at Patuxent River Naval Hospital, MD to Thomas Michael and Rebecca Joy Ellis of Leonardtown, MD. Christian is a 2011 graduate of Leonardtown High School and was employed by HAS Construction...
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Nancy Jean Bottorf, 83, of Leonardtown, MD died on Friday, May 4, 2018. She was born on March 29, 1935 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Genevieve Solomon. She was a graduate of Weir High School in Weirton, WV. Nancy was an exceptional swimmer, member of the famous West Virginia “Dolphin...
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Victoria Lynn Burton, 41, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 3, 2018. Born in Laurens, South Carolina on October 1, 1976, she was the daughter of David Butler, Sr. and Angela Jameson Butler. Victoria was a homemaker and loved her dogs and taking them to the park. She also enjoyed going to the...
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Constance Kay Petty, 78, of Leonardtown, MD passed away May 3, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 16, 1939 in Huron, SD, she is the daughter of late Rollo Mervyn Cowling and Hazel Bruner Hubbard Cowling Gehring. On April 8, 1961, Connie married...
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Thomas Melvin Wheatley, 92, of Leonardtown, MD passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 28, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late William Henry Wheatley and Frances Burkhart. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy from February 24, 1944 to his honorable discharge...
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Mary Esther Pilkerton, 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 9, 1932 in Clements, MD, she was the daughter of the Elizabeth A. Quade and Phillip C. Quade of Clements, MD. Esther was the loving wife of the late Daryl A....
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Peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2018 Carrie Bell Jenkins departed this earthly life, Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 4 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Paran Baptist Church 6413 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735. Interment will follow service at Harmony Memorial Park Hyattsville, Maryland
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Belinda Caroline Proctor, “Lenny”, of St. Mary’s County, Maryland departed this life to fulfill a new journey on April 27, 2018. Lenny was born on July 16, 1957 in Charles County. She was a loving and devoted wife to Andre H. Proctor. He was the love of her life. From this holy matrimony came...
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UPDATE 5/8/2018: On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Lafayette Remoine Crutchfield, 44 of La Plata, to 48 years in prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Sexual Offense in the Second Degree, and Sexual Offense in the Third Degree. Tony Covington, State’s Attorney, commenting on the...
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UPDATE 5/8/2018: On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at approximately 11:00pm, Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of MD Rt. 234 (Budds Creek Road) and Pin Cushion Road, Leonardtown, for a reported serious motor vehicle collision. As a result of the collision, a male operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. Upon arrival,...
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On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a cardiac incident involving an eight month old in the 2900 block of East Almondbury Drive in Pasadena. Once on scene, first responders were advised that the child possibly ingested a heroin capsule. Paramedics were able to revive the...
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Americans nationwide did their part to drop off a record number of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications during the DEA’s 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, at close to 6,000 sites across the country. Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected and destroyed close to one million...
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Two NAWCAD personnel and one team were honored with Department of the Navy (DON) Test and Evaluation Awards during a ceremony. Rick Quade, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, presented the awards to the recipients for their outstanding efforts and significant achievements in the field. Now retired, Christopher...
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