Historic Sotterley Plantation looks back over hundreds of years to tell our story, but occasionally defining moments can still occur as we continue to make history. Sotterley currently faces a milestone in its site interpretation – the opening of our Slave Cabin, made possible because of one woman’s decades of dedication. This new Slave...
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Evelyn Louise Bell, 86 of Lusby, MD passed away on April 1, 2017 in Solomons, MD. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late Elsie J. and Robert L. Satterfield. She was the loving wife to Lester “Buddy” Bell whom preceded her in death in 2009. Evelyn graduated from...
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On Thursday, March 16, 2017, at approximately 1:55 p.m., Terry Lee Kent Jr., Kent, 26, of California, crashed into a US Postal mail truck, on Midway Drive at the intersection of Enterprise Road, in Lexington Park. At the time of the crash Kent was riding an unregistered and uninsured off road motorcycle on public...
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On Sunday, March 26, 2017, Deputy J. Bush from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lancaster Park in Lexington Park, for a reported harassment. The investigation revealed the suspect, Mark Eugene Johnson, 57, of Lexington Park, began recording and following the victim in the park causing the victim alarm. Deputy Bush determined...
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On Sunday, March 26, 2017, Corporal J. Stone from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a premise check in the area of the Clements softball field and parking lot when he observed a motor vehicle with the driver slouched down into the driver side seat. Cpl. Stone made contact with the driver...
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On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Deputy J. Bare of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Take It Easy Ranch in Callaway, for a reported domestic assault. Deputy Bare made contact with the victim who indicated the suspect, Shenandoah Dornell Benton, 40, of Callaway, started an unprovoked verbal fight with him. The...
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The Charles County Commissioners and the Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco invite residents and visitors to attend the eighth annual Port Tobacco Market Day event on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse (Chapel Point Road, Port Tobacco). This event will showcase some of Southern...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Oxon Hill. The victim is 55-year-old Willie Bracey of Rosecroft Court in Oxon Hill. On April 1, 2017, at approximately 8:15 p.m., patrol officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the intersection...
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William Milton Weaver, known by most as “Bill” or “Coach”, 83 of California MD passed away on March 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. He was born on March 24, 1934 in Altoona, PA to the late Harry and Alverta Ferguson Weaver. He was the beloved husband to Joan B. Weaver. Bill graduated from Altoona...
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George William Taylor, 73, of Hollywood, MD, passed away at home on March 27, 2017. Born on February 9, 1944 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Hildred Burke Gleason, and George Thomas (Barney) Taylor. George was the loving husband of Margaret Gass Taylor whom he married on November 18, 1988...
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Rebecca “Becky” Alice Owen Edwards, 87, of St. Inigoes, MD formerly from Accokeek, MD passed away on March 20, 2017 in Clinton, MD. Born on April 25, 1929 in Halifax, County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Alice Irby Owen and George Edward Owen. Becky was the loving wife of the...
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Mary Esther Pilkerton Walter, 83, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by her devoted family. She was born in Oxon Hill, Maryland on May 25, 1933 where she grew up with her beloved older sister, Gloria Pilkerton Madison and her parents Annie (Stone) and John...
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James Daniel “Danny” Bell, 76 of Benedict, MD, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Hospice House of Charles County MD. Danny was born in Pisgah, MD and attended La Plata High School in La Plata, MD, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. Danny was a retired Iron Worker (32 years) and a...
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Joseph Melvin “Joe” Blair, Sr., 82, of Bushwood, MD passed away on March 30, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. He was born on June 23, 1934 in River Springs, MD to the late Walter Rayner Blair and Mary Gladys Bailey Blair. He attended Holy Angels, Leonard Hall Naval Academy and graduated from St....
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Dennis Wayne Austin, 62, of Mechanicsville, MD died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 9, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Anna Mae Austin and the late Raymond E. Austin. He was a foreman for Steamfitters’ Local 602, retiring in 2009....
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Steven Andrew “Steve” Thorne, 65, of Hughesville, Maryland passed away on March 27, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Steve was born in Bethesda to the late Charles L. Thorne II and the late Mary Raffo Gaudia. Steve is survived by his wife, Sandra, his brother, Charles L. “Joe Joe” Thorne III, his brother in...
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Robert G. “Bob” Robey, Sr. died on March 30, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 80 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Grace Margaret Robey. He is survived by two sons Robert (Lisa) Robey, Jr. Of Leesburg, VA and Ronald (Alejandra) Robey of Frederick, MD;...
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Clifford Dennison, 79 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 29, 2017. Clifford was born on February 11, 1938 in Marion, Virginia. He married Reba on November 4, 1961. He was a retired Equipment Operator with Operating Engineers Local 77 (54 years). He loved being with family and friends, being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...
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John “Bubby” Collins, 34,of Lusby, MD passed away Friday March 24, 2017, from a tragic accident in Prince Frederick, Maryland. John was loved by many for his huge personality, infectious smile, and true heart. He brought so many laughter, excitement, and love. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. We will...
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Jennifer Rebecca “Jenny” Randles, 50, of California, MD died March 27, 2016 at her residence. Born December 5, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Joan (Ravicini) Randles and William J. Randles. Jenny graduated from Calvert High School in 1985 and from Frostburg State College in 1989. She was a registered nurse....
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Debra Aline Ann Fox, 61, of Odenton passed away March 29, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1955 in Annapolis to Edward and Joyce (Mulford) Taylor. Debbie was raised in Bowie and graduated from Bowie High School. She was employed as a key punch operator at Singer Link, and...
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Father Fredrick Thomas Crowley, of Susquehanna, PA Father Thomas Crowley passed away after an extended illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was predeceased by his Parents Fredrick and Jane Crowley, and Brother Dick Crowley. Father Crowley was born in Susquehanna, PA and graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in 1968. Continuing his...
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Edward Daniel “Danny” Scanlon, Sr., 58, of Huntingtown passed away peacefully March 29, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1959 in Washington, DC to Thomas Joseph and Joan (Tavarozzo) Scanlon. Danny married Mary Lineberry on December 12, 1981. He was employed as a construction superintendent with various construction companies. Danny was...
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John Gerald Burian, 60, of Waldorf, MD passed away on March 27, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in New York, NY on October 15, 1956 to John E. Burian and the late Blanche Berta Kuthan Burian, John is also survived by his wife, Loann J. VanBilliard Burian; daughters, Kara...
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Mary E. Judge, 87, of Owings, MD on Thursday March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Munster, PA a daughter of the late Jird I. and Alma (Behe) Stephens. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Judge who passed in 2007. She worked as...
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