Doris Mildred Reed, age 92 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, died March 22, 2016 at her residence with Hospice. Doris was a Court Reporter for 35 years with the U.S. Air Force and was an organist at her church, the Cheltenham United Methodist Church. She was also an accomplished artist, a member of a swim...
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Peggy Lee Walton, 81, of District Heights passed away March 24, 2018. She was born May 6, 1936 in Stoakley, MD, now part of Prince Frederick, to William Stanley and Etta Sheckells (Lyons) Buckler. Peggy was raised in Prince Frederick and graduated from Calvert High School in 1954. She married Thomas Henry Walton September...
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Evidence indicates at approximately 7:57 am on March 20, 2018, the shooter, fired a single shot from a handgun in Great Mills High School Hallway F, striking Jaelynn Willey and Desmond Barnes. The shooter continued walking through the school, and was confronted by School Resource Officer, Deputy First Class Blaine Gaskill, in Hallway D....
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On Monday, March 26, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., emergency personnel and deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Zion United Methodist Cemetery on Hermanville Road in Lexington Park for a motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on scene and discovered a Audi passenger vehicle several hundred feet off the roadway...
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Marylanders can help preserve and maintain historic Civil War sites during the Civil War Trust’s annual Park Day event April 7. Volunteers are needed at Point Lookout State Park in St. Mary’s County to work on the Historic Civil War Fort #3 and Prison Pen area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needs include general maintenance of...
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On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Deputy EshIeman from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress call at the Victoria’s Secret located in the St. Charles Towne Center Mall. While responding, a second theft in progress call came out for the Kohl’s which is in the same mall. The description of...
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On Sunday, March 25, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m., firefighters were alerted to the 12400 block of Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby for the house fire. Responding units were advised of multiple calls to 911. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported heavy fire and smoke showing. Three burn victims were transported to area hospitals...
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John Francis Quade “Popeye”, 93, of Chaptico, MD passed away on March 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1924 in Chaptico, MD he was the son of the late Lucy Catherine Russell Quade and Alton Monroe Quade. Popeye was the loving husband of Dorothy Irene Quade...
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Grace Madgaline Miles, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 19, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 17, 1933 in Chaptico, MD she was the daughter of the late Lucy Neal Nelson and Harrison Nelson. Grace was the loving wife of Frederick Miles who preceded her in death in 1975 and whom...
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Suddenly on Monday, March 19, 2018 Naiheem E. Carter departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Fresh Start Church 120 N. Langley Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Interment will immediately follow.
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On March 19, 2018, at approximately 8:45 pm, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 27000 block of Budds Creek Road, in Mechanicsville, for the report of a single vehicle collision. Upon arrival, deputies located a single vehicle off the roadway into a tree. The operator of the vehicle sustained...
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On Friday, March 23, 2018, as students arrived to school, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office that were working an assignment at Calvert High School learned that a social media threat was made sometime the night prior. The deputies worked with the school administration to investigate the threat. The student was quickly located...
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UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the Willey family, advises that on March 22, 2018, at 11:34 pm, Jaelynn Rose Willey died, surrounded by her family. It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we provide this update. 3/22/2018: The family of Jaelynn Willey contacted the media so they could deliver...
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the selection of Police Officer First Class Andrew Coulby as the Sons of the American Legion (Squadron 82) Police Officer of the Year for 2017. Commander David Tatman presented an award plaque to PFC Coulby during the CCSO Crime Watch Kickoff event on March...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have appointed Stephen Walker the county’s new Emergency Services Director. Mr. Walker, who has served as interim department director since November 2017, brings 37 years of experience in Public Safety to the position. “We are extremely grateful Steve has accepted our offer to lead our Emergency Services,” said...
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Anita Ree (Herrin) Procopio, age 72, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on March 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Francis Procopio. She is survived by her two sons she dearly loved, Alfonso Willard Procopio and Raymond Francis Procopio, Jr. and four grandchildren. She is the daughter of the...
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Edna Bell Gibson, 94, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Waysons Corner, MD passed away on March 18, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 27, 1923 in Lothian, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Clara and John Gibson. Edna is survived by her children: Donald (Janet) Phetteplace of Clements, MD, Ronald...
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Kip was the loving father of two daughters, Jessica (Jason) Canada and Casey Amorose, and a doting Pap Pap to his two grandsons, Noah and Chandler. Kip was born in McKeesport, PA. He grew up in Birchwood City, Oxon Hill, MD and graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1973. He attended Control Data...
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Donnie is survived by his wife: Zoe Yarbrough; children: Thomas and Christopher Yarbrough; Granddaughter: Anneliza Yarbrough; siblings: Ronnie (Sis) Yarbrough, Darrin (Michelle) Yarbrough of Selma Alabama; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Winifred Yarbrough of Selma Alabama. Donnie was born on June, 30, 1957 in...
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Ida June Jones, 79, of Ironsides, MD passed away on March 20, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Ida was born in Washington, DC on March 6, 1939 to the late Cyrus Jones and the late Pearl Jones. She is also preceded in death by her brothers,...
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Velma Marie (Wheeler) Barnes (60) was born at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, DC, on January 13, 1958 to her parents Annie G. Wheeler and William A. Wheeler. She departed this earth on March 18, 2018. Velma attended elementary school in the Charles County Public school system and graduated from Lackey High School in 1976....
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Leonard “Lenny” Elliott Johnson passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Monday, March 19, 2018, at the age of 62. Lenny was born January 28, 1956 to Betty and Joseph Johnson in Tacoma Park, MD. He grew up in Prince George’s County, MD and married Kathryne SanGiovanni in August...
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Josephine Cecelia Short Spinks, 70, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born on Sept. 20, 1947 to James Clinton and Josephine Mary Short. She is survived by her brothers: William (Jane) and Charles Short; nieces: Lavelle, Tonya, Danita, Constance, Hermaine; nephews: Keith, Kevin, Charles, Darrell; as well as...
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On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, a Charles County jury, after a 6 day trial, convicted Miguel Angel Santana, 27 of Waldorf, of First Degree Murder of Thomas Tibbs, 4 counts of Attempted Murder, 5 counts of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Violent Crime, 9 counts of Reckless Endangerment, and three...
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Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identity of a robbery suspect. On March 21, 2018, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Drive-In Liquor located in the 10600 block of Crain Highway in Faulkner for the...
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