Charles Thomas Caywood, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Theodore Caywood and Helen Louise Farrell. Charles proudly served...
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Richard “Rick” Dean Evans, of Waldorf, MD died in the early morning of July 23rd, 2019 at the age of 66. Born on November 8, 1952 in Washington DC, son of Margaret and James Evans. Rick graduated from DuVal High School in Seabrook, MD, Class of 1970. Rick met and married Cheryl Ann Peacock...
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Charles Edgar Christman, 68, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, with his loving wife by his side. Born on October 1, 1950 in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Julian Hackney Christman and Catherine Just Christman of Hollywood MD. Charlie attended Hollywood Elementary School,...
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Ronnie David Tippett, 29, of Hughesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Ronnie was born on August 16, 1989 to Ronald David Tippett, Jr., of Waldorf, MD and Candice Ann Richards, of Hughesville, MD. Ronnie loved his family and friends. He always said Kristen Beall was his best friend and the love of...
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Anna Beatrice “Anna Bea” Copsey, 75 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 20, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Anna Bea was born to Everard and Virginia Farrell Ryce. Anna Bea is survived by Crystal (Joey) Gant and Lawrence (Sissy) Copsey, a brother David “Sonny” (Evelyn) Ryce, a sister, Agnes Jameson, five grandchildren: Desirae, Willie,...
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Mary Elenoria Sandidge, 82, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Morgantown, WV passed away on July 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 11, 1937 in Morgantown, WV, and was the daughter of the late Rosalie Cooper Lundy Smith and Okie Jeremiah Smith. Mary was the loving wife of Billy W....
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William Leonard “Lenny” Quade, 76, of Callaway, MD passed away suddenly in his home on July 22, 2019. Born October 4, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Bernard Quade and Helen Louise (Knott) Quade. Lenny was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, happily married to his wonderful...
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Brenda Marie Whalen, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Mark UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow in...
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Peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, Erma went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, July 27 from 2 pm until time of service 3 pm at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private.
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Peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019, Michael W. Day departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery...
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Oriana Sherezade Motta Gaitan, 27, of North Beach passed away July 21, 2019. She was born February 18, 1992 in Bogota, Colombia where she lived until the age of fourteen. In 2006 she moved with her family to Columbia, SC. She graduated with honors from Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, KY. Oriana...
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On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 1:52 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 40700 block of Old Horse Landing Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burglary in progress. Deputies arrived and discovered an individual later identified as James Daniel Seifert, 26 of Lexington Park, on the porch...
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On Friday, July 19, 2019, at approximately 11:25 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Ole McDonnell Country Store at 15486 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. An-off duty emergency medical technician rendered first aid and requested a helicopter. They advised the single occupant was...
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The Elevation Foods company is voluntarily recalling containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad; Freskëtbrand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad; and Archer Farms-brand deviled egg sandwiches produced on June 18, 2019, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,...
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2019 Junior Fire Camp – We have an opening for your child! $25 per child for the week. MANDATORY Parent/Child meeting on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7 pm at the firehouse. For children going into Grades 6th to 8th for the 2019/2020 school year. Contact Sterling Myers at [email protected] or call 410-231-9064 for...
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On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve specials at their establishments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment, demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal promotions.
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Diane Croghan to serve as deputy chief of staff in the Office of the Governor for labor, housing, education, human services, and health matters. Croghan succeeds Tiffany Robinson, whom the governor recently appointed to be Maryland’s next secretary of Labor. “Diane is an invaluable asset to...
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The Commissioners of Sy. Mary’s County is seeking 11 volunteers for a local YMCA Exploratory Committee. This committee will learn about YMCA programs and services, investigate community needs, identify potential locations for a facility, discuss potential facility amenities and gauge fundraising capacity for purposes of delivering an in-depth report to the Commissioners. This 11-member...
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UPDATE 7/24/2019 @ 4:30 p.m.: A spokesperson from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofice told SMNEWSNET.com that two airsoft guns were recovered at the scene, and the suspect will be charged with second-degree assault for today’s incident. 7/24/2019: Police in St. Mary’s County are investigating an assault that occurred in Loveville at approximately 12:30...
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On Friday, July 19, 2019, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Three Notch Road and Thompson Corner Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with one subject...
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The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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On Monday, July 22, 2019, at approximately 3:05 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 3545 Promenade Place in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 4-story apartment complex with smoke showing from the third-floor balcony. The owner/occupant has been identified as Jerone Cobble, with...
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On July 15, 2019, Deputy Sampson of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick. While making contact with the driver, Stephanie Marie Jarboe, 33, of Huntingtown, Deputy Sampson noticed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breath....
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