Roger Dale Slaughter, 61 of LaPlata, MD passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2017. Roger was born in Washington, DC on August 15, 1955. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilford E. Slaughter and his brother, Curtis Slaughter. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Slaughter; mother, Alice Brill Slaughter; sons, Roger D....
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Curtis Gordon Carnell Sr., 78, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Jean Carnell. He is survived by his children, Curtis Gordon Carnell Jr. and Janet Munday (Greg). He was a loving grandfather to: Courtney Taylor, Jennifer Ondrasik (Joe), Greg Munday Jr....
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Linda Louise Dearstine, 65, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Jessup, MD, died on March 8, 2017 at her residence. Born November 16, 1951 in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marvin N. Dearstine and Dorothy L. Dearstine. Linda graduated from Park Dale High School in 1971. Linda is survived by...
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Jo-Dee Ann Paras, 60, of Prince Frederick passed away on March 7, 2017 surrounded by her daughters and closest family members in Washington, DC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Delores Paras and brother Michael Paras. She is survived by her daughters and their families, Delores “Casey” Houchin (Steve Houchin)...
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Virginia Lee Mayer, 68, of Solomons, MD passed away on March 8, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. Born October 21, 1948 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. Smoot and Virginia J. (Winters) Smoot. Virginia graduated from Crossland High School in 1966 and graduated from the Washington School for...
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Michael L. Harris, 59 of Swan Point, Maryland, died March 12, 2017. Michael was Director of Operations for McDonald’s Corporation for 35 plus years. He was a member of the Swan Point Golf and Country Club and a member of the Men’s Golf Association. He was also an avid Redskins fan. He was the...
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Mary “Anne” Woodburn, 84, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away March 10, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 10, 1932 in Pearson, MD to the late William Mace Birch and Ida Ruth Abell Birch. Anne was a graduate of St. Michael’s High...
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Kay Elizabeth Jett, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 9, 2017. Kay was the daughter of the late William Plauger and Gladys Mullikan. Kay was born in Washington DC on May 22, 1942. She worked for a local community bank until retirement 2013. She loved shopping, sewing, needlepoint and crochet. She was...
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Leonard “Paul” “Dee Dow” Hickin, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the age of 78. He was born on November 20, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY, to Margaret Eleanor (Allan) and Leonard Walter Hickin. His first career was in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Technician. After retiring from...
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Marjorie “Marge” Wondrack Spilman, 83, of Brandywine, MD passed away on March 8, 2017 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Marge was born on December 21, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late Walter John Wondrack and Nina Mildred White Wondrack. In addition to her parents, Marge was predeceased by her husband,...
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Joshua David “Sarge” Lindauer, 33, of Hubert, NC, passed away on March 7, 2017 in North Carolina. Born on May 4, 1983 in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of Brian David Lindauer and Vicki Layne Hendrickson Rappa. Josh graduated from Chopticon High School in 2001 and TESST College in 2003. He enlisted...
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Edward Julian Devers, 86, of Fort Washington, MD passed away March 7, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Raymond and Mary Cunningham Devers. In October 1951, Edward enlisted in the United States Marines...
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Margaret “Betty” Elizabeth Mattingly Potts, 92, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2017 in her residence in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Gertrude Miles Mattingly and Charles Jenkins Mattingly, Sr. Betty was the loving wife of the...
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Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools are opening two-hours late Wednesday, March 15, 2017. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for staff who follow the code system. The morning prekindergarten program is canceled. Visit the CCPS website, ccboe.com, or call the 24-hour information line at 301-934-7410/301-932-6656...
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The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8:00 am this morning to 6:00 p.m., this evening (3/15/2017). TIMING: After daybreak through this afternoon. Highest gusts expected late this morning into this afternoon. WINDS: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50...
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Governor Larry Hogan today signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, beginning Monday, March 13 at 9:00 PM, in response to the winter storm which could bring significant amounts of snow to areas across the state. “Our state is taking every precaution and coordinating all available resources to respond to...
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UPDATE 3/14/2017: The Maryland State Police has lifted the Snow Emergency Plan for Charles County effective at 1100 hours on March 14, 2017. Motorists are encouraged to continue to use caution while driving as they may quickly encounter different road conditions throughout Charles County. Drivers can view the latest road conditions on SHA’s website...
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Sheriff Mike Evans would like the public to know the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting increased patrols for impaired drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. These saturation patrols will be conducted throughout county with an emphasis on those areas that have historically had a high number of impaired driving related crashes....
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On Friday, March 10, 2017, Deputy State Fire Marshals served Christopher Law, 26, and Tyra Bell, 25, both of Waldorf, criminal summons’ for Arson in the 2nd Degree. Law and Bell were developed as suspects in a June 27th fire that completely destroyed a 2007 PT Cruiser owned by Bell’s father, Frederick Bell. Deputy...
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State troopers not normally assigned to road patrol are being reassigned today to storm duty as the Maryland State Police joins other state agencies in preparation for the pending storm. Troopers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division and Special Operations Division are being assigned to State Police barracks across Maryland...
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During the week of March 13, to March 17, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Oliver’s Shop Road at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday...
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The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and sleet, which is in effect until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. PRECIPITATION TYPE: Snow mixed with sleet. ACCUMULATIONS: Snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. TIMING: Snow will overspread the area this evening and persist through Tuesday morning....
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is now offering citizens a web-based method to report minor crimes where there is no suspect information or other investigative leads. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Online Reporting System can be used to report any suspicious incidents, lost property, theft, or vandalism, where no suspect is known...
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Mother Catherine Academy students challenged local state and county police departments to a game of basketball, and the officers accepted! You’re invited to watch the game on Sunday, March 19, from noon to 4 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The event, which includes a host of other activities in addition to the game, will...
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In honor of Harriet Tubman Day, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the grand opening of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek, Maryland. The governor joined nearly 500 guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including descendants of Harriet Ross Tubman, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, and county and state officials. Harriet Tubman Day...
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