Leigh Kreider Pickell, “Pop-Pop”, 81 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Quarryville, PA passed away on February 4, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 20, 1938 in Quarryville, PA he was the son of the late Blanche K. Pickell and Carl W. Pickell. Leigh is survived by his children; Scott Pickell of Leonardtown, MD...
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Juliana Marie Vallandingham, “Judy”, 72 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 4, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 2, 1947 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Mary Delia Davis and Philip Henry Davis. Judy was the loving wife of late Stephen Guy Vallandingham who preceded her in death...
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Bernadette Peterson departed this earthly life on Monday, February 4, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 2:00pm until time of service at 3:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Mary Louise Burton entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 9:30am until time of service at 11:00am at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE Washington, DC 20032. Interment following at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD.
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On Wednesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Trooper Michael Posch from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Pontiac Vibe in the area of Norris Road and Chancellors Run Road, in Great Mils. The vehicle refused to stop and fled at a high speed...
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Deputy Muschette, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on North Essex Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault to a child. The deputy made contact with the victim, a 9-year-old girl who had bruising to her face. The girl...
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On Thursday, January 31st, 2019, Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wawa in Dunkirk for the report of a theft in progress. The complainant advised they witnessed the suspect, Maggie Jean Williams, 34, of Lothian, shove items in her clothing and retreat to the women’s restroom. Deputy Crum...
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On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to Beck Road in Hollywood, for the reported strong-armed robbery. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from Maryland State Police responded and arrived on scene to find a female victim stating she had just returned from her Bank when...
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On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one possibly trapped Police arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck and a commuter bus involved...
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Uraiwan Lee Leiding, 68 of Accokeek, MD, entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 for visitation from 9 am – 10 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Following immediately will be Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am...
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Charles “Charlie” Clayton Bell, 90, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 27, 2019 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1928 in Frederick, MD to the late Carl Bell and Helen Snyder. In September, 1950, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until...
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U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Frank Crawford III, 22, formerly of Virginia, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography in which he enticed a minor victim to send him sexually explicit photos of herself. Upon his release from prison, Crawford...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, is now collecting personal medical sharps for safe disposal. Community members may now safely dispose of medical sharps (such as syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors) as well as expired, unused and unwanted medications in the collection boxes that are available...
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After weeks of taking a break from playing Powerball and Mega Millions, a lucky Huntingtown couple gave the games another try and won their biggest Powerball payday ever! The Calvert County husband-and-wife team are still shocked by their $50,000 fortune in the Jan. 30 drawing. Their journey to Lottery success began when the 53-year-old...
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Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the School Resource Unit who died on January 24, are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Funeral: Immediately following the viewing 11 a.m. Interment: Trinity...
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On Sunday, February 3, 2019, Salima K. Khan peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 9:30 am until time of service 11 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at...
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Samuel Louis Sherwell, Jr., 76, of La Plata, MD passed away on January 30, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Salisbury, MD to the late Samuel Louis Sherwell, Sr. and the late Vera York Sherwell. Samuel was a police officer for...
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Michael Dean “Mike” Luffey, 65, of Great Mills, MD passed away on January 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to Charles M. Luffey of Lexington Park, MD and the late Lois Hanlin Luffey. Mike was employed with Blazers Construction for many years and later with...
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Linda Ruth Smith, 66 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 27, 2019 at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Linda was born on July 2, 1952 to the late Harold J. Briggs, Sr. and the late Ida R. Moore in Riverdale, MD. Linda was a homemaker. She enjoyed making jewelry, putting puzzles together, spending...
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Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the School Resource Unit who died on January 24, are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Funeral: Immediately following the viewing 11 a.m. Interment: Trinity...
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Roger Henry Herrell, 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his residence on January 30, 2019. Roger was born in Washington, DC on May 6, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father Henry E. Herrell, mother Dorothy E. Hollifield Herrell and sisters Sylvia Herrell and Linda Jones. Roger was drafted into Vietnam...
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Laverne Milton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Family and friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD. Interment at Washington National Cemetery.
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Tyrone A. Price, 69 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 9, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD. Interment to follow...
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