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, 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, 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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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, 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, 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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Jacqueline “Jackie” Adeline Lozier, 67, of California, MD died on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born on November 11, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late James Landers and Mary Ethel (Sydnor) Parrott. Jackie will always be remembered as one of the most caring and fun-loving people anyone could ever meet. She would...
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Claire Mary Koronkiewicz, 89, of Leonardtown, MD died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 10, 1928 in Edwardsville, PA to the late John and Rose Valent Chavanic. Claire was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and loved to travel. She taught in the Anaheim City...
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Joseph Aloysius Berry, 67 of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on May 12, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 21, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow...
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John Michael Smith, 53 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on May 11, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 18, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Park Hall True Holiness Church 47690 Park Hall Road, Park Hall, MD 20667. Interment will be private.
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Lawrence Maurice “Big Money” Anderson, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away May 11, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born May 1, 1960 in Baltimore City, MD to the late James Anderson and Grace Biscoe Anderson. Lawrence was a caring man who loved to help out others....
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On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at approximately 8:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 8555 Kentucky Avenue and Charles Street, in La Plata for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident involving a large vehicle. While en-route to the scene, dispatch advised first responders that 911 callers reported...
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UPDATE 5/16/2018 @ 4:15 p.m.: Maryland State Police have identified the third victim in a triple fatal crash that occurred yesterday in Charles County. Kayle Bodensteiner, 24, of Baltimore is identified as the third victim in yesterday’s fatal crash. She was the right rear passenger in a Lincoln MKX. EMS personnel pronounced her deceased...
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Sometimes, more is better and that’s true in the case of the prize tied to a winning Maryland Lottery scratch-off. Solomon Zewudie of Oxon Hill thought his Cash Craze Doubler instant ticket was a $5,000 winner until the lucky scratch-off slowly revealed its $50,000 top prize. Talk about lucky! “I still can’t believe it,”...
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Governor Larry Hogan was joined today by Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch to sign 229 bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The governor and presiding officers signed House Bill 365/Senate Bill 184, which will save Marylanders from nearly...
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Jayron Khalil Foster, age 21, of Riverdale, Maryland, has pled guilty to production of child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Special Agent in Charge Andre R. Watson of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); Colonel William M....
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