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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/14/2018 to 5/18/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/14/2018 to 5/18/2018

During the week of May 14, to May 18, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Rd at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Rd at Grace Christian Academy Northbound Piney Church Rd at St. Charles High School Northbound Oliver’s Shop Rd at T.C. Martin Elementary Cameras are...
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Stephen Charles Baker, 67

Stephen Charles Baker, 67

Stephen Charles Baker, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away May 11, 2018 at his residence. Stephen was born to the late Charles and Agnes Baker in Washington, DC on November 17, 1950. Steve met the love of his life, Anne Ascosi, when they were fifteen years old and married Nov 15, 1969. For the...
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James Erwin Henderson, 31

James Erwin Henderson, 31

James Erwin Henderson, 31, of Lexington Park, MD passed away May 9, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born September 2, 1986 in Leonardtown Maryland to Theresa Nelson Paupaw of Suitland, MD and Willie & Coretta Henderson of Lexington Park, MD. James attended Great Mills High School. He was...
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Robert Louis Dulaney, Sr., 79

Robert Louis Dulaney, Sr., 79

Robert Louis Dulaney, Sr., 79, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, passed away on May 9, 2018. Born in Seat Pleasant, Maryland on July 10, 1938, he was the son of the late Hurtha Dulaney Sr. and the late Mary Johnson. Robert is survived by his daughters, Ann Dodson (James), Bonnie Fulginiti (Stephen), Florence Dulaney (Kevin),...
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David Lee Jameson, “Lee”, 29

David Lee Jameson, “Lee”, 29

David Lee Jameson, “Lee”, 29 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 9, 2018 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. David was born to Ronald Hayden Jameson and Diane Marie Lepard Jameson on August 30, 1988 in Clinton, MD. He graduated from Ryken High School in 2006.  David worked as an Equipment Operator for...
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Claire McNeill Russell, 91

Claire McNeill Russell, 91

Claire McNeill Russell, 91, of Leonardtown, MD passed away May 9, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born November 1, 1926 in New London, CT to the late Sylvester Aloysius McNeill and Eleanor Rattigan McNeill. In February 1949, Claire married her beloved...
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Janet Felix

Janet Felix

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Felix announces her passing. She passed peacefully in the morning hours on Thursday May 10th. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Pam Waters, Tonia Ferrara, Thomas Felix Jr., and her grandchildren, Brittany Lockett, Jamie Lockett, Timothy Lockett, and Harrison Waters. Jan is...
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Philip Ignatius Tayman, 75

Philip Ignatius Tayman, 75, of Walhalla, SC formerly of Mechanicsville, MD died May 9, 2018 at 4:02 am at GHS Hospice of the Foothills in Seneca, SC. Born March 20, 1943 at 8:30 PM in Clements, MD. He was the son of the late William Lawrence Wathen and Rose Viola Gray they abandon him....
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Johnny Dudley Marshall, Jr. “JD”, 59

Johnny Dudley Marshall, Jr. “JD”, 59

Johnny Dudley Marshall, Jr. “JD”, 59, of Hollywood, MD formerly from California, MD passed away on May 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. Born on January 16, 1959 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of Ruth Ellen Crowe, and Terry Marvin Crowe of Lexington Park, MD. JD was the loving husband of Gennie Marshall...
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LaTaka D. Harris

LaTaka D. Harris

LaTaka D. Harris departed this earthly life on Monday, May 7, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 11:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon at St. Georges Catholic Church, 19199 Saint Georges Church Road, Valley Lee, MD. Private is Interment. In lieu of...
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Gerold Costello Hawkins

Gerold Costello Hawkins

Peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Gerold Costello Hawkins departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 10:00am until time of Mass 11:00am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church 16922 Saint Peter Claver Rd, St Inigoes, MD 20684. Interment will follow at St. Luke’s...
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Truda Scott

Truda Scott

Truda Scott departed this earthly life on Friday, May 4, 2018. Family and friends will unite for celebration of life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD.
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12-Year-Old Lusby Girl Dies from Injuries Suffered in a Motor Vehicle Crash

12-Year-Old Lusby Girl Dies from Injuries Suffered in a Motor Vehicle Crash

A 12-year-old Lusby girl succumbed on Friday, May 11, 2018, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. On May 1, 2018 at 6:50 a.m., the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel responded to the area of Indian Bridge Road and Park Drive in Great Mills for...
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UPDATE: 3-Month-Old in Waldorf Killed by Drunk Driver

UPDATE: 3-Month-Old in Waldorf Killed by Drunk Driver

UPDATE 5/10/2018 @ 2:30 p.m.: On Thursday, May 10, 2018, at approximately approximately 2:00 p.m., the 3 month old male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Anyone who may have witnessed or who has information regarding the above mentioned incident is asked to contact Cpl....
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Scratch-Off Game Brings $2 Million Fortune to Lucky Prince George’s County Lady

Scratch-Off Game Brings $2 Million Fortune to Lucky Prince George’s County  Lady

The Maryland Lottery’s $2,000,000 Fortune scratch-off delivered a life-changing top prize to a Hyattsville woman, answering her prayers for an improvement in the family’s finances. “We’ve had some financial issues and I prayed and prayed for some help,” she said, smiling. “But, this win is so much more.” The scratch-off fan started playing the Lottery’s first...
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Co-Defendant in Terrace Drive Murder Sentenced

Co-Defendant in Terrace Drive Murder Sentenced

UPDATE 5/9/2018: On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Rena Cassandra Crandell, 25, to 15 years in prison and an additional 20 years suspended time for the First Degree Burglary of Michael Beers and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery. On April 12, 2017, pursuant to a plea...
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Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Animal Cruelty and Neglecting Dogs

Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Animal Cruelty and Neglecting Dogs

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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Help SMECO Protect Wildlife

Help SMECO Protect Wildlife

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 is SNICKERS

Wednesday’s Pet is SNICKERS

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

Doreen C. Dent “Honey”, 85

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

Segunda DeNavas

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, 58

Denise Marie McMahan, 58

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

William Gerald Fitzpatrick, 77

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, 89

Lottie Louise McElhaney, 89

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 “Rusty” Tarleton, 55

Russell Kevin “Rusty” Tarleton, 55

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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