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Lena Dorothy Toder, 94

Lena Dorothy Toder, 94

Lena Dorothy Toder, age 94 of White Plains, Maryland (formerly of New York and Seat Pleasant, Maryland) died August 23, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Lena was a Retail Cashier with Grand Union Grocery and A&P Grocery for 35 plus years. She was of the Methodist faith who enjoyed gardening, including growing vegetables,...
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Juliann Patricia Leginze, 73

Juliann Patricia Leginze, 73

Juliann Patricia Leginze, age 73 of Brandywine, Maryland, died August 21, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Juliann was an Office Manager for 25 years at Hawkins Electric Company in College Park, Maryland and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Waldorf, Maryland. She was the daughter of Steven J. Cabala and...
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Alma Lou Hardin, 89

Alma Lou Hardin, 89

Alma Lou Hardin, age 89 of La Plata, Maryland, died August 20, 2017 at Sagepoint Senior Living in La Plata, Maryland. Daughter of Elbert Shively and Nannie Baird Shively. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Gasparovic. Friends received on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 12:30PM until time of Funeral Service at 2PM at...
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George Thomas Kenney, 76

George Thomas Kenney, 76

George Thomas Kenney, age 76, of Fort Washington, MD, died on August 19, 2017 at Prince George’s General Hospital in Cheverly, MD. George was a D.C. Firefighter for 33 years and a Member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Oxon Hill, MD. He was a lifelong resident of the D.C. metropolitan area and a...
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Logan Wayne McCune, Four Months

Logan Wayne McCune, Four Months

Logan Wayne McCune, age four months, of La Plata, Maryland, died August 19, 2017 suddenly at home. Logan was the son of Steven Paul McCune, Jr. and Hannah Marie McCalla McCune; brother of Natalie Marie, Evelyn Colette, and Madelyn Claire McCune; grandson of Steven P. and Candace McCune, Sr. and David and Sarah McCalla....
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Robert Kermit Hayden III

Robert Kermit Hayden III

Robert Kermit Hayden III, better known as Bobby, left this world on August 19, 2017 the way he lived life, fast and not so gently. He was born on July 8, 1971 in La Plata, Maryland to Mary Ann Hayden and the late Robert Kermit Hayden, Jr. He was a talented diesel mechanic, strong...
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Joseph R. Stotesbury, age 101

Joseph R. Stotesbury, age 101

Joseph R. Stotesbury, age 101, of La Plata, MD, passed away at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on August 19, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Pantego (Pike Road), NC, the fourth of nine children born to the late Joseph L. Stotesbury and Annie S. Davis Stotesbury. He...
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Alma Ruth Rawlings, 76

Alma Ruth Rawlings, 76

Alma Ruth Rawlings, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at her residence in Mechanicsville on August 22, 2017. Alma was born to the late Carl E. Williams, Sr. and the late Nelda McMannis-Williams in Bayard, WV on December 20, 1940. Alma was an Ordained Deacon, volunteer with Meals on Wheels, taught Bible School. She...
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Charles Norris

Charles Norris

Charles; lovingly known as poppy passed away on Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Kennedy Norris and Mary Hilda Abell-Norris. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 62 years, both were lifelong St. Mary’s County,...
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Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85

Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85

Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 19, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 11, 1932 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Al was the loving husband of the late Jeanne Sunderland Gatton, whom he married on...
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Wm. Everett Gatton, 90

Wm. Everett Gatton, 90

Wm. Everett Gatton, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from St. Clements Shores passed away on August 19, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on October 26, 1926 in Avenue, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Everett was the loving husband of Cecilia Regina Gatton, whom he...
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Mae Esther Bethea

Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Mae Esther Bethea departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Galilee Baptist Church 2101 Shadyside Ave. Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow.
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Carolyn Lorraine Dyson

Carolyn Lorraine Dyson

Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Carolyn Lorraine Dyson departed this earthly life. Services for Ms. Dyson are pending. The family would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help with funeral expenses. Donations may be made directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home via cashier’s check, cash or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted.
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Jonathon Matthew Hall

Suddenly on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Jonathon Matthew Hall departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow.
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Jason Christopher Stapleton

Jason Christopher Stapleton

Peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 Jason C. Stapleton passed away in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment Private.
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Foundation 4 Heroes’ 2nd Annual Veteran’s Trip to Nats Park is a Hit

Foundation 4 Heroes’ 2nd Annual Veteran’s Trip to Nats Park is a Hit

On Wednesday August 16th Foundation 4 Heroes brought Veterans from Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and the VFW Post 2632, in Hollywood, to enjoy a game between the Washington Nationals and the Anaheim Angels. It was a warm day for sure but that didn’t deter the spirit and excitement of the group. The game was...
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St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Labor Day Holiday

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Labor Day Holiday

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5. The following is a schedule of essential county services for the holiday weekend: Service September 2 September 3 September 4 St. Andrews...
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Critically Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 25-Year-Old Male

Critically Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 25-Year-Old Male

Jermaine Rayshaud Mintz was Last seen wearing a gray tshirt & dark colored work pants in the Westbury subdivision. Mintw is possibly operating a dark gray 2017 Toyota Camry with New York Registration. Age 25 Height 6-0 Weight 210 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown If seen do not approach-contact 301-475-4040.
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Happenstance Theater Company to perform “BrouHaHa” at St. Mary’s College

Happenstance Theater Company to perform “BrouHaHa” at St. Mary’s College

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s department of theater, film, and media studies will host Happenstance Theater Company, one of Washington, D.C.’s pre-eminent performance troupes, as they perform “BrouHaHa” on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the St. Mary’s College...
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Waldorf Woman Charged After Leaving Three Children Unattended in Vehicle

Waldorf Woman Charged After Leaving Three Children Unattended in Vehicle

On Saturday, June 24, 2017, Deputy J. Plunkett form the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the TJ Maxx located at Waldorf Market Place, in Waldorf, for the report of an unattended child in a vehicle. Upon arrival, police met with a witness who advised them she observed a white BMW with three children...
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Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Special Operations Division of the Prince George’s County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint today, Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Officers will focus on the northern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. Never drink and...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested at Drug Raid on St. Lo Place

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Arrested at Drug Raid on St. Lo Place

UPDATE 8/26/2017 – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division received complaints about drug activity at a residence on St. Lo Place in Lexington Park. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained for the residence. The search and seizure...
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Pizza Delivery Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Lexington Park

Pizza Delivery Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 21, 2017, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol division responded to Queen Anne Park Apartment Complex in Lexington Park for an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver. The suspects were described as three teenage black males in masks. A handgun was used in...
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DC Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Waldorf

DC Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Waldorf

On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., an officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a patrol check on foot in the 4100 block of Falcon Place in Waldorf when he observed an occupied vehicle parked with its lights on. As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed the occupant...
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Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Child Abuse

Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Child Abuse

UPDATE: Elijah Holmes Jr., 21 of Lexington Park, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for Assault Second Degree and Child Abuse 2nd Degree, by Maryland Circuit Court Judge David Densford . The three-year-old victim is scheduled for brain surgery next month, is relearning how to walk, talk, and eat. 2/16/2017: On February 10, 2017, Detective...
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