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Richard Benjamin Harbaugh, 76

Richard Benjamin Harbaugh, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with his loving wife and some close family by his side at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown MD. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Sligo, PA to the late Hiram Harbaugh and the late Pearl (Swope) Harbaugh. Richard...
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Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69

Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69

Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home with his loving family and faithful dog Ziva by his side. Born on March 2, 1949 in Pensacola, FL he was the son of the late Brenda Ruth Fuchs, and John Frederick Fuchs. Joe was the loving...
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John Dawson

John Dawson

John Dawson was born in Pearson, Maryland (Cedar Point) on January 7, 1927. His parents were Alice Elizabeth (Wible) and John Dawson. On the Cedar Point farm, the family raised tomatoes, which were taken by boat from Milstead Landing to the Philips Packing House in Cambridge, Maryland. They raised wheat, corn and barley for...
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Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83

Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83

Joy Ingrid Farrell, 83, of Avenue, MD passed away on April 26, 2018 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on December 8, 1934 in Booneford, NC she was the daughter of the late Enda Mae Robinson Griffin and Atwell Peter Griffin. Joy is survived by her children; Debbie Thompson (Buddy) of Avenue, MD, Jim Hicks of...
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Michael A. Davis

Michael Davis departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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41-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

41-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died late this morning in Prince George’s County. The victim is identified as Dontay Demus, 41, of Waldorf. He was transported to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Demus was operating a black Honda motorcycle. The driver...
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Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces May Promotions

Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces May Promotions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following May monthly promotions and reminders: National Chip Your Pet Month (Tuesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 31)  During this special month, bring your cat or dog to the shelter and get them microchipped for $10. Cats and dogs must be on a leash or...
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AZ1 Reginald “Reggie” Brown, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 70

AZ1 Reginald “Reggie” Brown, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 70

AZ1 Reginald “Reggie” Brown, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 70, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1947 in Manhattan, NY to the late Reginald Brown, Sr. and Edith Mae Fitch. In July, 1966, Reggie proudly enlisted in...
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Leona Tucker, 89

Leona Tucker, 89

Leona Tucker 89, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on April 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Holmes and Dr. Robert Jackson. She married her neighborhood sweetheart, Laymon Tucker on October 26, 1951 and was...
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James Van Reenen, 81

James Van Reenen, 81

James Van Reenen, 81, of Ridge, MD, passed away on April 19, 2018 with loving family by his side at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Jim was born on April 7, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Elvin Van Reenen and Verneil (Crum) Van Reenen. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Karin (Prufer) Van...
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CAPT. James Reid Seaman, Jr., USN (Ret.), 61

CAPT. James Reid Seaman, Jr., USN (Ret.), 61

CAPT. James Reid Seaman, Jr., USN (Ret.), 61, of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by the loving and incessant chatter of his wife and daughters. He was born in St. Augustine to Barbara Taylor Jaillet of Palatka, FL and the late James Reid Seaman. Jim is a...
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Barbara Anne Wathen, 75

Barbara Anne Wathen, 75

Barbara Anne Wathen, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away April 20, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD surrounded by loved ones. Born October 4, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Johnson B. Wood and Catherine Minonette Russell. Barbara devoted her life to caring for others. She was employed over 30...
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Clarence J. M. Davis, 94

Clarence J. M. Davis, 94

Clarence J. M. Davis, 94, a resident at Spring Village of Wildewood Assisted Living in California, MD, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018. Before moving to Spring Village in 2015, he lived in Charlotte Hall, MD, for 33 years, as well as Longview, TX, and Oakville, MD. Born October 31, 1923 in Hoxie,...
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Shirley Elizabeth Bailey “Bunny”, 85

Shirley Elizabeth Bailey “Bunny”, 85

Shirley Elizabeth Bailey “Bunny”, 85, of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 22, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 21, 1932 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Helen Catherine Mackley Cramer and Ammon Avers Cramer. Bunny was the loving wife of James Theodore Bailey, Sr. whom she married on...
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Sharon Virginia Dyer, 71

Sharon Virginia Dyer, 71

Sharon Virginia Dyer, 71, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Atlanta, GA passed away on April 22, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 22, 1947 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Shirley V. Lynch and Vance E. Lynch, Jr. Sharon was the loving wife of...
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Dan Alen Sparks, “Doe Doe”,56

Dan Alen Sparks, “Doe Doe”,56

Dan Alen Sparks, “Doe Doe”,56, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Great Mills, MD passed away on April 24, 2018 in Hollywood, MD. Born on February 5, 1962, he was the son of the late Cleo Sparks and George Sparks. Dan is survived by his wife Mary Lou Sparks, whom he married on May 28,...
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Carol Bethea

Carol Bethea

Carol Bethea departed this earthly life on Monday, April 23, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1800 Hamlin St. NE, Washington, DC. Interment immediately following at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
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Ruth Stokes

Ruth Stokes

Ruth Stokes went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian burial 10:00 am at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 4925 E. Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC. Interment immediately following at Fort Lincoln, Brentwood, MD.
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Tishia S. Proctor

Tishia S. Proctor

Peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 Tishia S. Proctor departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, May 1 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Family Dollar Store, located on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park, the pictured suspect grabbed money from an open register, as well as a pack of cigarettes. The suspect then fled the store....
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Governor Larry Hogan Signs Comprehensive Bipartisan Crime Legislation, Tougher Sentences For Repeat Violent Offenders

Governor Larry Hogan Signs Comprehensive Bipartisan Crime Legislation, Tougher Sentences For Repeat Violent Offenders

Governor Larry Hogan was joined by Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch to sign 207 bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. “This morning, we are signing a number of important initiatives, including tougher sentences for repeat violent offenders and...
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Car Shopping on Agenda for Lusby Couple After Top-Prize Scratch-Off Win

Car Shopping on Agenda for Lusby Couple After Top-Prize Scratch-Off Win

This past Friday found Bill Stack at Weis Markets in Lusby with plans to cash in a few winning scratch-offs and get one more. That one game, the new Home Run Riches scratch-off, carried $50,000 worth of baseball bucks and gave the 49-year-old a top-prize win. “I wanted to get a ticket to bring...
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PG County High School Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor

PG County High School Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Detectives arrested and charged a high school coach for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student. The suspect is 23-year-old Charles Wolford of the 1600 block of Willowwood Court, in Hyattsville. He is a track coach at Fairmont Heights High School in Hyattsville. The preliminary investigation reveals the sexual acts occurred between Wolford...
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Wednesday’s Pet is NEWMAN

Wednesday’s Pet is NEWMAN

Wednesday’s Pet for 4/25/18 is NEWMAN Featured Pet: Newman Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Disability: FIV Positive Breed: Siamese and Domestic Short Hair Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $100.00 Newman is a 4 year old Siamese and Domestic Short Haired Mix. He is litter box trained...
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Patuxent River and the Royal Australian Defense Force Observe ANZAC Day

Patuxent River and the Royal Australian Defense Force Observe ANZAC Day

Representatives of NAS Patuxent River and the Royal Australian Defense Force observed ANZAC day with a dawn wreath laying service at NAS Patuxent River April 25, 2018. The ANZAC Day tradition dates back to the landing on Gallipoli April 25, 1915 by members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). In 1916,...
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