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Wednesday’s Pet is KRANK

Wednesday’s Pet is KRANK

Wednesday’s Pet for 5/17/17 KRANK Featured Pet: Krank Rescue Group: Last Chance Animal Rescue Breed: Lab Mix Sex: Male Size: Puppy will get to about 50 lbs Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact Rescue for fee Krank along with many other puppies, dogs, cats and kittens will be available in...
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VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Armed Robberies In Lexington Park

VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Armed Robberies In Lexington Park

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects believed to be responsible for armed robberies in the Lexington Park area. On Saturday, May 6, 2017, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol division responded to Niko’s...
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Vehicle Arson, A Cause for Concern in St. Mary’s County?

Vehicle Arson, A Cause for Concern in St. Mary’s County?

Gov. Larry Hogan has declared May 7 to May 13 as Arson Awareness Week. With that in mind, the Southern Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal spoke about the incidence of arson in St. Mary’s County. “There have been 24 investigations initiated in St. Mary’s County since Jan. 1, 2017,” said Commander Duane...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Possession of Ecstasy in Lusby

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Possession of Ecstasy in Lusby

On Sunday, May 14, 2017, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Trooper First Class Davis, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Route 4 near HG Trueman Road in Lusby. While talking to the driver, several criminal indicators were observed and a K-9 scan was requested. The...
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Robert L. Browning, 80

Robert L. Browning, 80

Robert L. Browning of Lusby, MD, passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, at the age of 80. Robert is survived by two brothers – Allen Tayman (Linda) and Donald Tayman (Carlene), five nephews – Gregory (Lisa), Eric (Lauri), Joseph (Regina) and Mark Tayman and niece...
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Mary Nearia Canter, 93

Mary Nearia Canter, of White Plains, MD (formally of PG County) passed peacefully on May 13, 2017 at the age of 93. Born in Upper Marlboro, MD to Grover Sweeney and Ella Smith Sweeney. Throughout her life Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends she made family, listening to her records, baking,...
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Elizabeth Diane Irzinski, 75

Elizabeth Diane Irzinski, 75

Elizabeth Diane Irzinski of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the age of 75. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to Donna Aileen (Hughston) and Carnie Lester Monts De Oca. Elizabeth loved children and became a school teacher, retiring from the Montgomery County School System in...
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Sonda R. Owens

Sonda R. Owens

On November 15, 1964 in Harnett County, NC, Sonda Rounette Adams was born to Samuel Lee Adams, Sr. and Marie Andrea Adams. She is the fourth of six children. A Time to Rest – On May 11, 2017 the Lord called His servant Sonda R. Owens home. A Time to Remember – Sonda grew...
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George M. Sanner, II, “Skip” or Uncle Bubby”, 72

George M. Sanner, II, “Skip” or Uncle Bubby”, 72, of Clinton, MD passed away on May 10, 2017. George was born on July 15, 1944 in Cheverly, MD to the late George M. Sanner, I, and Virginia Dare. George had retired as a Repossession Agent. Everyone knew him as “Skip”. He enjoyed old Cars,...
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Portia Wilson Thompson, 72

Portia Wilson Thompson, 72, of Waldorf, MD passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Loving daughter of the late Gloria (Griffin) Wilson and Charles Wilson. Portia grew up in Washington, D.C. where she graduated from the Academy of Our Lady High School. She attended and graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in...
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Delia Ann Henderson, 57

Delia Ann Henderson, 57

Delia Ann Henderson was born May 11th 1959 to Ralph and Barbara Corona of Oxon Hill MD. Soon after, they relocated to Clinton MD., where she met the love of her life, Barry and they spent the next 46 years together. Dee Ann graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1977, and soon after became...
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Norman Lee Wineland, Sr., 76

Norman Lee Wineland, Sr., 76

On Saturday, May 6th, 2017, Norman Lee Wineland, Sr., 76, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was born on May 3rd, 1941 in Washington, D.C. and attended Anacostia High School. After high school, his patriotic duty called him to serve six years in the U.S. Navy. Norman received numerous commendations...
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Pamela Barron Hewlett Enrico

Pamela Barron Hewlett Enrico

Pamela Barron Hewlett Enrico passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, following a courageous struggle with leukemia. Pam was born to Samuel Pressey Hewlett and Muriel Barron Hewlett on December 29, 1947, in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Nina Hewlett Dahlquist and Tina Hewlett Chati....
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Susan Marie Buckmaster, 92

Susan Marie Buckmaster, 92

Susan Marie Buckmaster, 92, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1925 in Conemaugh, PA to Harry Melvin and Maude Dale (Altimus) Graham. She was raised in Conemaugh and graduated from Conemaugh High School. Sue was employed with the FBI in Washington, D.C. She married...
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Blanche Rebecca Midkiff, 78

Blanche Rebecca Midkiff, 78

Blanche Rebecca Midkiff, 78, formerly of North Beach, MD, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017. She was born August, 3, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Dorothy (Tawney) Nashwinter. She was the beloved wife to Raleigh F. Midkiff, Sr., who passed away October 24, 1998. She was preceded in death by her...
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Chase Allen Potkay, 16

Chase Allen Potkay, 16

Chase Allen Potkay, 16, a Junior at Northern High School passed away May 12, 2017 at his home. Chase was born May 13, 2000 in Olney, MD to Julie (Reid) and Christopher A. Potkay and moved to Chesapeake Beach in November of 2000. Chase loved his family and friends and brought much joy and...
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Kenneth Lee Hightower, 95

Kenneth Lee Hightower, 95, died on May 11 2017 in Waldorf, Md. He was born in Tarboro, NC on January 19, 1922 to the late Gurney and Bessie Hightower. Kenneth was a lifelong Washington area resident and attended Maryland Park High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the USN. Kenneth was...
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Richard Edward Mister, Sr., 79

Richard Edward Mister, Sr., 79

Richard Edward Mister, Sr., 79, of North Beach passed away May 11, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born April 24, 1938 in Barstow to Alonzo and Hazel (Armiger) Mister. Richard was raised in Barstow and attended Calvert High School. He married Jennifer Wood on April 13, 1991 and they lived in North...
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Catherine Lynn Standa, 55

Catherine Lynn Standa, 55

Catherine Lynn Standa, 55, of Lusby, MD, passed away on May 10, 2017 at her residence. Born on February 22, 1962 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph John Standa and Roberta Louise (Riblett) Standa. Catherine graduated from Largo High School in 1980 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. She moved...
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Gladys Marie Keefe, 86

Gladys Marie Keefe, 86

Gladys Marie Keefe, 86, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to Chas and Gladys (Bradley) Reynolds. Gladys was employed as a union representative with Local 42 Bookbinders Union. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by her loving family...
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John Howard Apperson, 80

John Howard Apperson, 80

John Howard Apperson, 80, of White Plains, Maryland died May 9, 2017. John was a proud Navy Veteran. He had a long career as a plumber, serving as a member of the Local 5 Plumbers Union. John was an avid fisherman and crabber, and enjoyed playing cards and watching western movies. His true passion...
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John Lohman, Jr

John Lohman, Jr

On May 12, 2017, John Lohman, Jr. peacefully passed away at his home in Waldorf, Maryland. He was born in Sharpsburg, MD and attended Eastern High School in SE Washington, DC. He was the oldest son of the late John Lohman, Sr. and Pearl Hudson Lohman. He was a World War II Veteran who...
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Joseph Richard “Skip” Organ, 73

Joseph Richard “Skip” Organ, 73

Joseph Richard “Skip” Organ, age 73 of Waldorf, Maryland, died May 12, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by family. Skip was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a driver for 20 plus years with Spring Dell Center. He was a member of Our Lady Help...
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Patricia Anne “Nana” Paulk, 82

Patricia Anne “Nana” Paulk, 82

Patricia Anne “Nana” Paulk, age 82, of Hughesville, Maryland, died May 15, 2017 in La Plata. Patricia was a graduate of Anacostia High School where she helped design the Indian mascot. Following high school she worked as a draftsman for C & P Telehone Company. She played and coached baseball with her son. She...
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Gordon Lee Thurston, 60

Gordon Lee Thurston, age 60 of La Plata, Maryland, died May 16, 2017 at his residence with Hospice. Gordon was the son of Gordon Thurston and Shirley Vermillion. He is also survived by his sisters, Virginia Poe, Barbara Thurston, Lottie Gray, and Susan Thurston; his nieces, Tina, Chrissy, and Courtney; and his nephew, Tyler....
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