The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Oxon Hill. The victim is identified as 27-year-old Kenard Hawkins of no fixed address. Investigators are still working to locate the striking vehicle. It’s described as a white pickup truck that had a ladder on the top or side. On February...
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During the week of February 12, to February 16, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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On February 6, 2018, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for this flu season. Influenza-associated pediatric deaths are required to be reported to the Department, but the Department cannot discuss the specifics of individual cases. Maryland public health officials have detected a marked increase in influenza...
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Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.06, which confirms and requires that the governor weigh certain factors when considering a decision regarding parole for a juvenile offender serving a life sentence to ensure that these offenders have a meaningful opportunity for release. “Since taking office, our administration has sought to bring balance to...
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The Coast Guard medevaced a 71-year-old woman suffering a possible cardiac event from a cruise ship approximately 8-miles off Point Lookout, Maryland, Sunday. A crewmember aboard the cruise ship Carnival Pride contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region via satellite phone to request assistance at 3:42 a.m. A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium search...
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Safety and security is becoming increasingly important for places of worship and faith based service providers. From acts of violence and vandalism, to disruption of services, threats to places of worship have increased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is presenting an eleven hour training seminar, beginning on February 26, 2018, and concluding the...
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All Charles County public schools are opening on time today, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Bus service will not be available on the following roads: Pomfret Road Turkey Hill Road Livingston Road between Hawthorne and Pomfret roads Billingsley Road from Livingston Road to Dutton’s Bridge (Maintenance Place)C Call the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) transportation...
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Rev. David Warren Henson, Sr., age 70 of Waldorf, Maryland, died February 6, 2018 at his residence with Hospice. David attended the National Church of God Ministries Program and became Senior Pastor at Pathway Church of God and Brandywine Church of God. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his early years prior to...
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DuWayne “Pete” Sebenaler (98 years young), known as Dad, or Pop Pop, of La Plata, MD, passed peacefully with family February 6, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. DuWayne was the beloved husband of Alice and devoted father to Debra, Brian, and Michael. Born in St. Charles, Minnesota, May 22,...
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Martin “Marty” Hunt of Waldorf, MD died February 4, 2018. Marty was an Offset Pressman for 36 years with N.O.A.A. (Department of Commerce) and was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Waldorf, Maryland. He loved the Redskins and Nationals, attending sports events with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids and was always...
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Mary Lucille Dyson, age 86 of White Plains, Maryland, died February 1, 2018 at Restore Rehab in White Plains, Maryland. Lucille was an Insurance Agent for 25 plus years with Alger and O’Neil Insurance Company in La Plata, Maryland and a member of Christ Episcopal Church Port Tobacco Parish in La Plata, Maryland. She...
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James Louis Scott, better known as Poppy, Scotty, Uncle Lukey, Jay and Buzz, 83 of LaPlata, MD, died at home on February 1, 2018, after a lengthy illness. Louis was born in Washington, DC, on April 22, 1934. He was the son of the late Mary Blanche Welch Scott and Joseph Leo Scott. Scotty...
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Margaret A. Sansone, age 98 of Waldorf, Maryland, died January 31, 2018. Margaret was a retired Clerk with the Defense Mapping Agency who also liked to dance. Born and raised in Georgetown, her father delivered supplies by barge down the C&O Canal. She was known as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed...
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Evelyn Lorraine Sansbury Apperson, age 80, of Brandywine, MD, died on January 31, 2018 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Evelyn was a Retired Secretary with the Prince George’s County Board of Education after 35 years of service. She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of Good Shepherd United...
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Linda Rae Grooms Allen, 76, of White Plains, Maryland, died on January 31, 2018 at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born on November 22, 1941 in North Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edith Lillian Bailey Loar and Walter Cleveland Loar. Mrs. Allen graduated from Penn Commercial College...
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Clement “Miles” Mattingly, 95 of Avenue, MD passed away on February 9, 2018 in the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on July 17, 1922 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Agnes Gertrude Miles Mattingly and Charles Jenkins Mattingly, Sr. Miles is survived by his siblings: Ann...
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Anne Maude Wheeler Patton, 80 of Valley Lee, MD formerly from Hurry, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 7, 2018. Born on September 16, 1937 in Hurry, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ann Maude Russell Wheeler and Joseph Latham Wheeler. Anne was the loving wife of the...
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Wayne Austin Pingleton, Sr., 77 of Sun City Center, FL formerly from Bushwood, MD passed away in Sun City Center, FL. Born on September 4, 1940 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the sun of the late Julia Helen Hill Pingleton and Joseph Austin Pingleton of Abell, MD. Wayne was the loving husband of Carol...
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Milton Carl Rose, “Bud” 79 of Bushwood, MD passed away on February 1, 2018 in Washington, DC. Born on October 4, 1938 in Bloomfield, Nebraska, he was the loving son of the late Emma Wilhelmina Hinzmann Rose and Herman Philip Rose. Bud is survived by his wife Margaret Cecelia Rose. As well as daughters;...
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Peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018, Derrick Len Ward, of Charlotte Hall, MD, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 9, 2018, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington in Waldorf, MD. Interment...
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Peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Edgar Lee Farley departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m at Evangel Cathedral Church, 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment will follow at Lakemont Cemetery in...
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Kay Stewart entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 38576 BRETT WAY, MECHANICSVILLE, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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