Monthly Archives: April 2018

Keister Devon “KC” Combs, 53

Keister Devon “KC” Combs, 53

Keister Devon “KC” Combs, age 53 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 31, 2018. KC was an Diesel Mechanic and former school bus driver for the Prince George’s County Board of Education. He loved attending car shows and race car tracks. He was also a member of the Baptist faith and was a dedicated...
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Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91

Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91

Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Timonium, MD passed away on March 28, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 10, 1926 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edith Anna Bryan Brown and Walter Albert Brown. Gene was the loving wife of the late Edward Eugene...
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Anita Kathryn Warren, 68

Anita Kathryn Warren, 68, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Washington, DC passed away on March 29, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 3, 1950 in Washington, DC she was the loving daughter of the late Sarah Kathryn Renaut Warren and Thomas Chester Warren. Anita is survived by her daughter Mary Day of...
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Garcia Shields

Garcia Shields

Garcia Shields departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:30 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at National Harmony Memorial Park, Hyattsville, MD.
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Joseph Savoy

Joseph Savoy

Joseph Savoy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday April 6, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of memorial service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Dawn M. Perry

Dawn Perry passed away suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, John Perry, Jr.; children, Stephanie Wilkinson, Savana Wilkinson, and Collin Wilkinson; grandchildren, Imaya Botts, Izaiah Wilkinson, Schuyler Durley, II, Ste’via Durley, and “Baby CT”; mother, Catherine Faul and a host of other friends and relatives. Family and...
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Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall

Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall

Emma Virginia (Milburn) Hall entered eternal life on March 28, 2018, at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was born on May 26, 1927 in Park Hall, MD, to the late Solomon Milburn Sr. and Cecelia (Courtney) Milburn. Emma leaves behind to cherish her memories – her loving husband, Ernest Sr.; siblings: Barbara...
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Raechele S. Casey

Raechele S. Casey

Suddenly on Thursday, March 29, 2018 Raechele S. Casey went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private. In lieu of...
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Nathaniel Bradham

Nathaniel Bradham

Nathaniel Bradham went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Family and Friends will unite for life celebration on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 promptly at 11:00 am at Lovely Mountain Baptist Church, 6798 Ward Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406. Interment following at Johnston Cemetery, 3212 Stall Rd, North Charleston, SC....
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Frank Joseph Corman, Jr

Frank Joseph Corman, Jr

On February 12, 1938, Frank Joseph Corman, Jr. was born to Frank Joseph Corman, Sr. and Evelyn Lee Corman, in Pittsburgh, PA.  Frank was the oldest of four children. In 1964, Frank moved to Washington, DC and worked in construction.  Frank met his devoted wife of 52 plus years, Catherine, in February 1965.  After...
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Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84

Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84

Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84, of Hollywood, MD died on March 29, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 5th, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Harold Frederick and Cecelia Ruth Laborsky Schlosser. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 through 1954. He then...
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James T. Willis

James T. Willis

James T. Willis passed away on March 27, 2018 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Jim was born in Clintwood, Virginia on November 5, 1927. He was the oldest of 7 children. His parents were Garland and Mae Willis. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Willis of Hurt, Virginia,...
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Anne Arundel County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Anne Arundel County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

An Anne Arundel County man was arrested and charged this morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Edward William Weekley, 25, of Arnold, Md.  He is charged with two counts of distribution...
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“Scratch-off Queen” Wins $50,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off

“Scratch-off Queen” Wins $50,000 Top Prize on Scratch-Off

The “Scratch-off Queen” of Clinton is sitting on the throne of good fortune after winning $50,000 playing the 20x the Cash scratch-off game. She gave herself this special title because she loves to play Maryland Lottery instant tickets and feels destined to win again. The 65-year-old player purchased the 20x the Cash instant ticket and some other scratch-off...
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Brutal Beating at Leonardtown High School Results in Slap on the Wrist for Howard Straughn

Brutal Beating at Leonardtown High School Results in Slap on the Wrist for Howard Straughn

  UPDATE 4/4/2018: Howard Anthony Straughn, 18, of Hollywood, was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct for the beating of a fellow student at Leonardtown High School. Straughn pleaded guilty to second-degree assault.udge Straughn was sentenced to 18 months in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, by Judge Riddle, with all but six...
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Waldorf Man Charged with Murder

Waldorf Man Charged with Murder

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Oxon Hill on Sunday. The suspect is 21-year-old Rickey Penn of the 2300 block of Avalon Court in Waldorf. He’s charged with fatally shooting 26-year-old Stephon Mathis of Linwood Drive in Oxon Hill. On April 1st, at approximately 6:00 pm, patrol officers responded...
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Wednesday’s Pet is ELVIS

Wednesday’s Pet is ELVIS

Wednesday’s Pet for 4/4/18 ELVIS Featured Pet: ELVIS Rescue Group: Calvert Animal Welfare League (CAWL) Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Male Size: Medium Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Elvis is a handsome, playful and friendly fellow. He is great with other dogs and children. Elvis found himself as an unclaimed...
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NAS Patuxent River to Conduct Security Drill April 6

NAS Patuxent River to Conduct Security Drill April 6

NAS Patuxent River will be conducting a security exercise April 6 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The exercise area will be clearly marked with exercise in progress signs and the perimeter of the immediate drill location will be secured by NSF personnel. Personnel are advised to remain clear of drill areas and to...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Patrols at Public Schools

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Increase Patrols at Public Schools

St. Mary’s County Public Schools has coordinated increased law enforcement patrols with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO). The patrols will begin on Monday, April 2, 2018, and continue for the remainder of this school year ending on the last day of school. The purpose of the patrols is to provide for a...
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Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in Mechanicsville

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in Mechanicsville

On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to a report of an motor vehicle accident with injuries, in the 27600 block of Mechanicsville Road at Harding Way in Mechanicsville Crews arrived on scene to discover a motor vehicle accident with fire. The patient was removed by...
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K-9 Comfort Dogs Visit Great Mills High School

K-9 Comfort Dogs Visit Great Mills High School

Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence...
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Prince Frederick House Fire Ruled Accidental

Prince Frederick House Fire Ruled Accidental

On Saturday, March 31, at approximately 4:00 p.m., firefighters responded to Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick for the report of a structure fire. Units arrived on scene to find an outside fire extending to the siding of three story, single family home. Twenty firefighters from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments...
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Weekend Crash in Lexington Park Sends Two to Trauma Center

Weekend Crash in Lexington Park Sends Two to Trauma Center

On Saturday March 31, 2018, at approximately 9:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Pegg Road in the area of Westbury Blvd., in Lexington Park. Firefighters arrived on scene to discover a head on collision involving two vehicles. Two patients were transported by Maryland State Police helicopter Trooper...
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Family Home in Mechanicsville Destroyed by Fire

Family Home in Mechanicsville Destroyed by Fire

On Monday, April 2, 2018, at approximately 2:40 p.m., firefighters from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to Woodburn Hill Road, in Mechanicsville for the report of a house fire. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two story family home with heavy fire and smoke showing. No injuries have been reported...
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Agnes “Rosalie” Pilkerton

Agnes “Rosalie” Pilkerton

Agnes “Rosalie” Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, MD died on March 30, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her family. Born in Laural Grove, MD on January 19, 1923, She was the daughter of Isaac Jody Quade and Sarah Frances Quade. Rosalie was a homemaker and loved raising and spending time with her...
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