Jarvis Paton Collins, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away May 10, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Jarvis was born on March 22, 1941 in Jolo, West Virginia to the late Morris and Ora Bell Smith Collins. Jarvis was a zoning inspector for Prince George’s County where he retired after 25 plus...
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Yolanda Marie “Judy” Clopton, 84 of Richmond Virginia (formerly of La Plata, Maryland) passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born to Salvatore Alfonso and Maria Concetta Alfonso on May 4, 1935 in Rutland, Vermont. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by husband, William Wesley...
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Charles Henry Scott, 90, of Welcome, MD passed away on May 9, 2019. Born in Nanjemoy, MD on July 4, 1928 to the late John Scott and the late Medie Scott, he is also predeceased by his brother, Colbert Scott; sister, Bessie Ryland; and sons-in-law, Charles Garner, Wayne St. Clair and James Wathen. Charles...
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James “Jimmy” Joseph Brosnan, 80, of White Plains, MD passed away on May 4, 2019 at the University of Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born on July 7, 1938 in Maryland Park, MD to the late James Brosnan and the late Pauline Brosnan, Jimmy is also preceded in death by his sister,...
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Amanda Diane Williams, 36, of La Plata Maryland passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1982, at Physicians Memorial Hospital in La Plata Md. to the late Donald and Brenda Skinner. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Brian Williams, brother, Danny Skinner (Anna), sister, Christine Barber (Nevin), two...
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Katherine Jean Absher, a vibrant woman who was full of energy and light, passed away at the age of 60 after succumbing to Pancreatic cancer on Monday May 6, 2019. Katherine courageously fought a difficult battle against the disease for two years prior to her death, becoming an inspiration to those who knew and...
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Shirley Schellin, 83, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away at her home on May 9, 2019 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Shirley was born on June 4, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late John and Violet Davis. She grew up in the DC area and attended Oxon Hill High School. She...
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Jerry Douglas Tasker, 67, of Owings passed away May 13, 2019. He was born March 9, 1952 in Madison, NC to Austin and Della (Smith) Tasker. Jerry has been a resident of Calvert County for the past 11 years, where he has owned and operated Calvert County Tree Experts. Jerry is known to his...
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Robert “Bob” Eugene Hood of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away at home on May 11, 2019. He was born to Fay Sims Hood and the late Donald “Gene” Eugene Hood in Washington, DC on August 4, 1954. Bob was an adventurous spirit, a quality he instilled in his daughters. He started his career as...
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Jonathan Alan Wessels, 28, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 10, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born on June 2, 1990 in Cheverly, MD to David R. Wessels and the late Karen D. Wessels. Jonathan was an extremely devoted father to his son whom he loved dearly. He loved music and...
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David Lee Fowler, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 13, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 12, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the loving son of Martha Fowler of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Marvin Fowler. David was the loving husband of Valerie Fowler whom he married on April 25,...
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Rhudel Thelma Savoy departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. for memorial services.
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Joann Hope Carter, 56, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on May 11th, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17th, 1963 in Orleans France, she was the daughter of Mary Luckett and the late Ralph Luckett. Joann Carter was a homemaker, and a Mom. She loved listening to music, dancing,...
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John Berkman Norris, Jr., 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to Loretta Beaven Norris and the late John Berkman Norris, Sr. both of Leonardtown, MD. John is a lifelong resident of St....
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and The Chesapeake Region Safety Council are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the grand re-opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, May 17 and...
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Louis Edward Quinlan, age 80, of Hollywood, MD, died on Friday, May 10th, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born to Beverly Elizabeth Souder and John Joseph Quinlan on July 17, 1938 in Savage, MD, in the middle of a fierce thunderstorm, as the...
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Beatrice F. Bottley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd St. NW Washington DC 20001.Internment at Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, Maryland.
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William Johnson departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Family and Friends will unite on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Inurnment at Cheltenham Veteran Cemetery at a later date.
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On May 8 at 11:36 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motel in the 11000 block of Crain Highway in Glasva for the report of a citizen armed robbery. The victim reported two suspects, one who was armed with a gun, approached him as he was sitting outside his...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Facebook Page is spotlighting PFC Ron Walls, Jr. this week. PFC Walls joined the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in March 2011 after transferring from another department where he completed 2 years of service. Prior to his career in Law Enforcement, PFC Walls was a History Education Major at...
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University of Maryland (UM) Charles Regional Medical Center received the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, Health & Wellness Seal of Approval and Eco Leadership awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. This year marks the 15th successive year UM Charles Regional Medical Center has earned the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval award, the 13th...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Serenity Faith Byrd, 27 of Great Mills, who is wanted on warrants for first- and second-degree escape. Byrd left an inpatient treatment center in Hagerstown without approval. Anyone with information about Byrd’s location is asked to contact Detective First Class James Bare at...
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and a 15-year-old male patient off...
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Enjoy specialty cruises all summer long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger-carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. All cruises are open...
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