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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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Alexander Scott Campbell, 24

Alexander Scott Campbell, 24

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

Christian Scott Ellis, 25

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

Nancy Jean Bottorf, 83

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

Victoria Lynn Burton, 41

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

Constance Kay Petty, 78

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

Thomas Melvin Wheatley, 92

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

Mary Esther Pilkerton, 85

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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John Hargrave

On Friday, May 4, 2018 John Hargrave went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 10:00 until time of service at 11:00 am at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2200 Iverson St., Temple Hills, MD. Interment following at MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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Romaine James

Romaine James departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery,
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Carrie Bell Jenkins

Carrie Bell Jenkins

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”

Belinda Caroline Proctor, “Lenny”

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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Repeat Sexual Offender Sentenced to 48 Years in Prison

Repeat Sexual Offender Sentenced to 48 Years in Prison

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: Names Released in Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Clements

UPDATE: Names Released in Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Clements

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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Mother Arrested After Her Eight Month Old Overdoses on Heroin

Mother Arrested After Her Eight Month Old Overdoses on Heroin

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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DEA Brings in Record Number of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DEA Brings in Record Number of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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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NAWCAD Personnel Honored with Navy Awards for Excellence in Test and Evaluation

NAWCAD Personnel Honored with Navy Awards for Excellence in Test and Evaluation

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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Maryland Casinos Generate $143.5 Million in Revenue During April

Maryland Casinos Generate $143.5 Million in Revenue During April

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that April 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $143,491,191, an increase of 5.7% from the April 2017 total of $135,714,016. Maryland has six privately owned casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City;...
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Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Dunkin Donuts-Baskin Robbins in Lusby

Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Dunkin Donuts-Baskin Robbins in Lusby

On Saturday, May 5, 2018 Deputy Rzepkowski of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dunkin Donuts-Baskin Robbins in Lusby for a disorderly subject. Prior to this call, the subject, Sean Luke Braziel, 27, was issued a trespass warning for the Lusby Commons Shopping Center due to him being disorderly there. Braziel was...
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