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Kyle Lee Akers Redman, 30

Kyle Lee Akers Redman, 30

Kyle Lee Akers Redman, 30, of Hollywood, MD passed away February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born December 27, 1988 in Leonardtown, MD to Joanne Amy Redman Cook of Hollywood, MD and the late Kevin Lee Akers of Hollywood, MD. Kyle attended Great Mills High School and then obtained his GED. After...
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Mary Edsel Copsey (nee Herbert), 92

Mary Edsel Copsey (nee Herbert), 92

Mary Edsel Copsey (nee Herbert), age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born June 17, 1926 in Hughesville to the late Richard and Mary (Burch) Herbert. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, James...
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Mary Dean Krishnamurty, 78

Mary Dean Krishnamurty, 78

Mary Dean Krishnamurty, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown. She was born on October 27, 1940 in Taft, California to the late William David Egenhoff, Jr. and Linnie Idean Stephens. On June 1, 1962 she married her beloved husband, Goteti Bala Krishnamurty in...
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Brenda Jean Kuhn, 76

Brenda Jean Kuhn, 76

Brenda Jean Kuhn, 76, of Frederick, MD, passed away on February 4, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  Brenda was born on January 27, 1943 in Lenoir, NC, to the late Raymond Keller and the late Flora Inez Haas.  Brenda was a Secretary at White Marsh Elementary School prior to retiring in 1991. Brenda lived...
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Samuel “Sammy” Aloysius Cusic, 75

Samuel “Sammy” Aloysius Cusic, 75 of Helen, MD, passed away on February 7, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 12, 1943 in St. Mary’s County MD, he was the son of the late Annie Gertrude Cusic and Thomas Wilmer Cusic. Samuel is survived by his siblings; Frances Cecelia Wood of Leonardtown, MD Joseph...
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June Lorraine Farrell, 74

June Lorraine Farrell, 74

June Lorraine Farrell, 74, of La Plata, MD passed away on February 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. She was born on June 22, 1944 in Washington, DC to the late Estella Phillips and Willard Phillips. June was the loving wife of Charles Farrell whom she married on February 5, 1982 in Upper Marlboro, MD....
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Leigh Kreider Pickell, “Pop-Pop”, 81

Leigh Kreider Pickell, “Pop-Pop”, 81

Leigh Kreider Pickell, “Pop-Pop”, 81 of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Quarryville, PA passed away on February 4, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 20, 1938 in Quarryville, PA he was the son of the late Blanche K. Pickell and Carl W. Pickell. Leigh is survived by his children; Scott Pickell of Leonardtown, MD...
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Juliana Marie Vallandingham, “Judy”, 72

Juliana Marie Vallandingham, “Judy”, 72

Juliana Marie Vallandingham, “Judy”, 72 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 4, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 2, 1947 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Mary Delia Davis and Philip Henry Davis. Judy was the loving wife of late Stephen Guy Vallandingham who preceded her in death...
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Bernadette Peterson

Bernadette Peterson

Bernadette Peterson departed this earthly life on Monday, February 4, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 2:00pm until time of service at 3:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Mary Louise Burton

Mary Louise Burton

Mary Louise Burton entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 9:30am until time of service at 11:00am at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE Washington, DC 20032. Interment following at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD.
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Lee Thomas Funderburk

Lee Thomas Funderburk Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He is survived by a devoted companion, Dora Duvall; loving children, Maria (Cleveland, Jr.) Pegues, Patricia (Kevin) Bazermore, Dereck Funderburk, Leslie (Demetrius) Funderburk-Rush, Lisa Robinson, Lee (Eric) Goins, Detrick and Tracy Squirewell, Quindaryl Duvall and a host of other...
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Juanita King

Peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019, Juanita King went home to be with the lord. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in...
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Lexington Park Woman Arrested After Leading Police on Early Morning Car and Foot Chase

Lexington Park Woman Arrested After Leading Police on Early Morning Car and Foot Chase

On Wednesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Trooper Michael Posch from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Pontiac Vibe in the area of Norris Road and Chancellors Run Road, in Great Mils. The vehicle refused to stop and fled at a high speed...
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Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

Mother Arrested for Assaulting 9-Year-Old Daughter Twice in One Month

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Deputy Muschette, from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on North Essex Drive, in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault to a child. The deputy made contact with the victim, a 9-year-old girl who had bruising to her face. The girl...
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Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

Couple Arrested on Drug Charges at Dunkirk Wawa

On Thursday,  January 31st, 2019, Deputy Crum of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wawa in Dunkirk for the report of a theft in progress. The complainant advised they witnessed the suspect, Maggie Jean Williams, 34, of Lothian, shove items in her clothing and retreat to the women’s restroom. Deputy Crum...
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Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

Woman in Wheelchair Assaulted and Robbed in Hollywood

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police responded to Beck Road in Hollywood, for the reported strong-armed robbery. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from Maryland State Police responded and arrived on scene to find a female victim stating she had just returned from her Bank when...
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Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

Serious Crash Involving Truck and Commuter Bus Sends One to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious, with one possibly trapped Police arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck and a commuter bus involved...
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Uraiwan Lee Leiding, 68

Uraiwan Lee Leiding, 68

Uraiwan Lee Leiding, 68 of Accokeek, MD, entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 for visitation from 9 am – 10 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Following immediately will be Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am...
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Charles “Charlie” Clayton Bell, 90

Charles “Charlie” Clayton Bell, 90

Charles “Charlie” Clayton Bell, 90, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 27, 2019 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1928 in Frederick, MD to the late Carl Bell and Helen Snyder. In September, 1950, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until...
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Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

Former Army Soldier Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Production of Child Pornography

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Frank Crawford III, 22, formerly of Virginia, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography in which he enticed a minor victim to send him sexually explicit photos of herself. Upon his release from prison, Crawford...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office & Health Department Now Collecting Medical Sharps

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office & Health Department Now Collecting Medical Sharps

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, is now collecting personal medical sharps for safe disposal. Community members may now safely dispose of medical sharps (such as syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors) as well as expired, unused and unwanted medications in the collection boxes that are available...
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Calvert County Grandparents win $50,000 Powerball Prize at Dunkirk Fastop

Calvert County Grandparents win $50,000 Powerball Prize at Dunkirk Fastop

After weeks of taking a break from playing Powerball and Mega Millions, a lucky Huntingtown couple gave the games another try and won their biggest Powerball payday ever! The Calvert County husband-and-wife team are still shocked by their $50,000 fortune in the Jan. 30 drawing. Their journey to Lottery success began when the 53-year-old...
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Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral Arrangements for Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann

Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Patrick “P.J.” Mann, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the School Resource Unit who died on January 24, are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 8 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Funeral: Immediately following the viewing 11 a.m. Interment: Trinity...
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Salima K. Khan

Salima K. Khan

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, Salima K. Khan peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 9:30 am until time of service 11 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at...
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Samuel Louis Sherwell, Jr., 76

Samuel Louis Sherwell, Jr., 76

Samuel Louis Sherwell, Jr., 76, of La Plata, MD passed away on January 30, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Salisbury, MD to the late Samuel Louis Sherwell, Sr. and the late Vera York Sherwell. Samuel was a police officer for...
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