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Horace Ellwood Willett

Horace Ellwood Willett

Horace Ellwood Willett, of Charles County, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017. Horace was born in Maryland. He served his country in World War II with the 29th Artillery Division; and was one part of the offensive at Normandy Beach. Horace worked for the U.S Government as a Master Plumber,...
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James S. Parisi, 86

James S. Parisi, 86

James S. Parisi, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on December 17, 2017 at his home. Born in Rochester, NY on July 23, 1931 to the late Antonio and Benedetto Parisi, James is also predeceased by eight siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis Parisi; daughter, Jean Smathers (Tony);...
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Cynthia Lea Elliott, 73

Cynthia Lea Elliott, 73

Cynthia Lea Elliott, 73, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on December 16, 2017 in Prince Frederick, MD. Cynthia was born on June 22, 1944 in Prince Frederick, MD to Halson and Naomi Ireland Young. She was a lifelong resident of Calvert County. She was a florist by trade, but an artist at heart...
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Catherine Prendable Thames, 89

Catherine Prendable Thames, 89

Catherine Prendable Thames, 89, a 60 year resident of Fairhaven, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on December 17, 2017. Catherine leaves behind five children: Jeff Thames (Evelyn), Pam Thames Michael, Cindy Thames Blackistone (Mick), Paula Thames Sclichter (Karl) and Michael Thames (Julie), eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She...
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Robert J. Burns, 73

Robert J. Burns, 73

Robert J. Burns, 73, of Lothian, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec 17th, 2017. He was born on Nov 28th, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Bob grew up in Ocean City, MD. He graduated from Washington Academy High School in Tennessee in June, 1962. Bob married Nancy Lee Grunder on...
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Trista Leigh Arndt, 33

Trista Leigh Arndt, 33

Trista Leigh Arndt, 33, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 16, 2017 in Huntingtown, MD. Born January 27, 1984 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Cynthia Lee Morgan and the late Herman Charles Arndt. Trista graduated from Patuxent High School in 2002 and was attending the College of Southern Maryland to...
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Maria Lorgina Denyer

Maria Lorgina Denyer

Maria Lorgina Denyer, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2017. She was surrounded in love by her husband, Robert Denyer, sister Rebecca Lopez, daughters Jorgina Colyn and Cheryl Keys, son-in-law David Keys and grandson Austin Bean. Maria was born August 13, 1951 in Cebu City, Philippines to Rosario...
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Susan Nimmerrichter Hungerford, 61

Susan Nimmerrichter Hungerford, age 61 of Port Tobacco, Maryland, died December 16, 2017 at her residence. Susan was a photographer and co-owned, along with her husband, Hungerford Photography for 30 years. She was the daughter of Francis Joseph Nimmerrichter and Loretta Moran Nimmerrichter. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David Graham...
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Brenda Joy Darago, 58

Brenda Joy Darago, 58

Brenda Joy Darago, 58 of Pomfret, Maryland, died December 16, 2017 at her residence. Brenda was a secretary for the Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC. She had been a sales representative for Trinity Memorial Gardens and had also been a secretary for Jowett Construction Company but she most enjoyed being at home...
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Audrey Anne McAlwee, 93

Audrey Anne McAlwee, 93, formerly of Aquasco, MD passed away on December 17, 2017 at Bradford Oaks Nursing Home, Clinton, MD. Audrey was born in Aquasco, MD on November 4, 1924 to the late Ward Charles and Eva Burroughs. Audrey was a postal clerk at the Waldorf Post Office. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading...
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Ida Rosemary Bigbie Horne, 87

Ida Rosemary Bigbie Horne, 87

Ida Rosemary Bigbie Horne, 87, died on December 10, 2017. Born in Oklahoma City to John L. Bigbie and Elsie Emerson Bigbie Hughey, she was a vivacious and extraordinarily strong woman with a wicked sense of humor, a sharp intellect and a knack for meaningful conversation. To know her truly was to love her....
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Mildred June Webster, 94

Mildred June Webster, 94

Mildred June Webster, 94, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on December 15, 2017 in LaPlata, Maryland. Born on May 20, 1923 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Perron and the late Hazel Coreene Cook Perron. She worked as a Draftsman for Verizon (formerly C & P Telephone Company) for...
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Ruth Emily Norris, 88

Ruth Emily Norris, 88

Ruth Emily Norris, 88, of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 17, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on April 25, 1929 to the late Daniel Webster Lacey and Virginia Hill. In January 1947 she married her late husband, Herbert Eugene Norris, Jr. in Chaptico, MD....
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Ernest Hilary “Ernie” Johnson, Jr.

Ernest Hilary “Ernie” Johnson, Jr.

Ernest Hilary “Ernie” Johnson, Jr., of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 17, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Ernie was born on December 14, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Ernest Hilary Johnson, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Milburn. He is a 1967 graduate of Ryken High School and 1977...
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Jeannine M. Fairfax

Jeannine M. Fairfax

Jeannine was born on February 9, 1931 in Nicholls, GA, to the late Daniel Meeks and Lillian Roberson Meeks. On December 24, 1986 Jeannine married her beloved husband James Fairfax in Leonardtown, MD. Together they celebrated over 30 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed as a dedicated front desk manager in the Motel...
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Frank Linwood Bradley, Jr., 82

Frank Linwood Bradley, Jr., 82

Frank Linwood Bradley, Jr., 82, of Waldorf, MD passed away at his residence in Waldorf, MD on December 17, 2017 with his family at his side. Frank was born on November 16, 1935 in Arlington, VA to the late Frank Linwood Bradley, Sr. and the late Catherine Susan Gosnell. Frank worked as a Cable...
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Nicholas “Nick” Jay Folden, 56

Nicholas “Nick” Jay Folden, 56

Nicholas “Nick” Jay Folden, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on December 12, 2017 at his home surrounding by his loving family. Born on December 1, 1961 in Pulaski, VA, he was the loving son of Margie J. Eversole Folden of Pulaski, VA and the late Edwin D. Folden. Nick is survived by his...
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Darien Jon Cotton

Darien Jon Cotton born February 7, 2000 in Muskegon, Michigan passed unexpectedly on December 14, 2017 in Washington DC. Darien was a sweet and funny young man who loved electronics especially his Kindle. Darien dreamed to work in the Information and Technology field. Darien will be missed by all who knew him. Friends can...
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Deborah Ann Allen

Peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Deborah Ann Allen departed this earthly live in Cheverly, Maryland. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Stanley Snowden, Sr

Stanley Snowden, Sr

Stanley Snowden, Sr. departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC. Interment following at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.
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Michael Edward Trusty

Michael Edward Trusty

Peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 Michael Edward Trusty departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at According To The Word Church 1002 Washington Ave. LaPlata, MD 20646. Interment will be private.
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DUI Crashes On The Rise As Holiday Season Kicks In

DUI Crashes On The Rise As Holiday Season Kicks In

As the holiday seasons kicks in to high gear, Maryland State Police respond to an increased number of alcohol related crashes this weekend throughout the state. From Friday, December 15 through the early morning hours of today, Maryland State Police responded to eighteen crashes involving alcohol across the state. Last year at the same...
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UPDATE: Former Maryland State Police Officer Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and Firearms Violations

UPDATE: Former Maryland State Police Officer Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and Firearms Violations

UPDATE 12/20/2017: On Monday, December 11, 2017, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello and Trooper Keyser from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a silver Dodge Charger on Route 4 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Tpr. Keyser approached the vehicle from the driver’s side and made contact with the driver...
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Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces January Promotions

Tri-County Animal Shelter Announces January Promotions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following January monthly promotions and reminders: New Year, New Homes (Tuesday, Jan. 2 to Wednesday, Jan. 31) In celebration of the New Year, the shelter is reducing the adoption fee for dogs to $100 and for cats to $20.18 during January. Start the year off...
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Silver Spring Woman Arrested After Assaulting Police During Drunk Driving Arrest

Silver Spring Woman Arrested After Assaulting Police During Drunk Driving Arrest

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Trooper First Class T. Hooten of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Billingsley Road in the area of Middletown Road, White Plains, for speeding. TFC Hooten made contact with the driver, Zenobia Zachary Johnson, 26 of Silver Spring, Maryland...
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