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Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38

Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38

Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on May 15, 2018. Born on August 23, 1979 in Prince Georges County, she was the daughter of James Edward Yeager and the late Sandra K. Yeager. Kim is survived by her son, Logan Bayne Myers, her husband, Michael Andrade, brother’s Billy Yeager and...
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Shirley Temple Carroll 77

Shirley Temple Carroll 77

Shirley Temple Carroll 77, of Lexington Park, MD departed this life on May 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 8, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. Shirley received her education in the St. Mary’s County, Maryland Public School System. She was an active member of St....
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Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr., 82

Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr., 82, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Pop was born in Gallant Green, MD on July 20, 1935 to the late Joseph and Agatha Knobel. Pop was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary C. Knobel and five siblings. He...
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John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85

John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85

John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85, of Saint Inigoes, MD formerly from Birmingham, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2018 at his home. Born on July 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Nora Roach Lynch Gable and John Albert Lynch. Jack was the loving husband of Patricia...
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George William Ramsey, Jr.

George William Ramsey, Jr.

George William Ramsey, Jr. of Colton’s Point, MD passed away in Lexington Park, MD on May 19, 2018. Born on October 22, 1935 in Oxford, NC, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Regan Ramsey and George William Ramsey, Sr. George is survived by his cousin Joseph Friess, Jr. and Cordia E....
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Jack Bailey Endorsed by County Commissioner O’Connor and Jarboe

Jack Bailey Endorsed by County Commissioner O’Connor and Jarboe

SMNEWSNET received the following press releases from County Commissioner John O’Connor and Tom Jarboe. ________ John O’Connor: As one of your County Commissioners I am pleased to offer my strongest endorsement of Jack Bailey for State Senate in District 29. St. Mary’s County needs a Senator who will understand the County Commissioners and the community. I...
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Intoxicated Callaway Man Arrested for Property Destruction

Intoxicated Callaway Man Arrested for Property Destruction

On May 12, 2018, Deputy Andrew Budd of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13000 block of Point Lookout Road in Ridge for a reported disturbance. Budd made contact with Trey Dominic Barnes, 31, of Callaway who was extremely intoxicated. Barnes was told numerous times to leave the property, which he...
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Letter to the Editor: I do not Know who Exactly Jack Bailey is…

Letter to the Editor:  I do not Know who Exactly Jack Bailey is…

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my concern that Governor Larry Hogan is promoting a no name politician out of the Governor’s Mansion of Maryland. I do not know who exactly Jack Bailey is but it alarmed me to see his political advertising signs posted about Saint Mary’s County with an added sign saying...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Burglary and Escape

Lexington Park Man Charged with Burglary and Escape

Shawn Michael Clark, 26, of Lexington Park, violated a protective order on May 2, 2018 at a residence at the 16000 block of Three Notch Road in Ridge and returned the morning of May 3, 2018. The victim advised that Clark unlawfully forced entry into the residence, causing damage to the door frame and...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/21/2018 to 5/25/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/21/2018 to 5/25/2018

During the week of May 21, to May 25, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Eastbound Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Northbound Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Cameras are...
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John Henry Pilkerton, 87

John Henry Pilkerton, 87

John Henry Pilkerton, 87, of Hollywood, MD died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home. John was the last surviving child of the late John Henry and Mary Lillian Quade Pilkerton. He was born on February 9, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD and had a deep family history in St. Mary’s County. He loved...
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Dorothy Anne Barber, 90

Dorothy Anne Barber, 90

Dorothy Anne Barber, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends at her long-time residence in Mechanicsville, MD on May 17, 2018. Dorothy was born on July 14, 1927 to the late James Matthew and Julia Theodora Long in Oraville, MD. She was a homemaker and a Margaret Brent Alumni...
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Antonette (Toni) Selby, 76

Antonette (Toni) Selby, 76

Antonette, (Toni) Selby, 76, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Monessen, PA passed away on May 14, 2018. Born on June 13, 1941 in Monessen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lydia Franks and Anthony Franks. Antonette was the loving wife of Richard Kenneth Selby whom she married in Memphis, TN on April...
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Ell Dora Lomax

Ell Dora Lomax went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 1:00 pm until time of service 2:00 pm at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment at a later date.
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Wilhemina Leake

Wilhemina Leake

Suddenly on Wednesday, May, 2 2018 Wilhemina Leake departed this earthly life in Capitol Heights, MD. Family and friends will gather on May 18, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina Missionary Baptist Church, 9901 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment will follow at National Harmony Memorial...
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Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12

Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12

Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12, of Lusby, MD passed away on May 11, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born November 3, 2005 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Natasha Davis Rapert and Steven Joseph Curran. Maddie was a resident of Calvert County for most of her life. She attended Kings Christian...
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Governor Larry Hogan Reminds Marylanders to Prepare for Continued Rain, Storms throughout this Week

Governor Larry Hogan Reminds Marylanders to Prepare for Continued Rain, Storms throughout this Week

Rain is in the forecast for the remainder of this week and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is reminding residents to be prepared for additional storms and flooding. “Much of the state has already experienced heavy rain and flooding and these conditions are predicted to continue for the next several days,” said Governor Larry Hogan....
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Three Fugitives Arrested at Raid on Drug House in Waldorf

Three Fugitives Arrested at Raid on Drug House in Waldorf

On Friday, May 4, 2018, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a house in the 10600 block of Quillback Street in Waldorf. Pursuant to the search, a quantity of crack cocaine, cocaine HCL, a digital scale, US currency and other drug distribution paraphernalia were...
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Indian Head Woman and Six Juveniles Charged with Assault

Indian Head Woman and Six Juveniles Charged with Assault

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 5:15 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Poplar Lane in Indian Head for the report of a fight in progress involving juveniles. Officers learned some of the people involved in the fight had left with an adult, who also was engaged...
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Deputy in Charles County Recovers Stolen Handgun

Deputy in Charles County Recovers Stolen Handgun

On Friday, May 11, 2018, at 5:13 p.m., Officer L. Hamilton of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway at Route 5 in Waldorf. Upon making contact with the driver, Officer Hamilton learned there were firearms inside the car. Three firearms were located, two of which...
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ID Needed of Theft Suspect in St. Mary’s County

ID Needed of Theft Suspect in St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On May 1st, 7th, and 9th, of 2018, the individual pictured placed various items inside his backpack, at the McKays Store located on Merchants Lane, in Leonardtown, and proceeded to leave the business without purchasing the items. Anyone with information...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Remind Public There’s no Time Limit to Report a Missing Person

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Remind Public There’s no Time Limit to Report a Missing Person

There is a misconception among the general public that a certain amount of time has to elapse before reporting a missing person The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens that it has no waiting period to report a person missing. If you fear that someone is missing, do not hesitate to report it...
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Patricia Ann Croson, 77

Patricia Ann Croson, 77

Patricia Ann Croson, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on May 13, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Patricia was born on May 22, 1940 to the late John Clohessy and the late Eller Boswell Clohessy in Washington, DC. In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her son, Mark...
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Frances Christine Snell “Fanny”, 78

Frances Christine Snell “Fanny”, 78

Frances Christine Snell “Fanny”, 78, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on May 14, 2018 at Restore Health and Rehab in White Plains, MD. Frances was born on December 14, 1939 to the late Preston Fulton Windsor and the late Lillian Regina Richardson. Frances is survived by her sons, Christopher Matthew Snell and David Merlyn...
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Nancy “Dianne” Brooks, 60

Nancy “Dianne” Brooks, 60

Nancy “Dianne” Brooks, 60, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 27, 1957 to the late George Thomas Johnson and Dorothy Ann Faunce Johnson. Dianne was employed as a Logistics Technician for over 30 dedicated years with BAE Systems....
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