Monthly Archives: January 2019

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association deeply regrets to announce the sudden passing of Past President (2013-2014) Jacqueline Olson. Jackie is the wife of Chief Jay Olson and mother of Lieutenant Tyler Olson of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. Jackie is a life member of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company, joining on September 1, 1990....
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Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Seek Assistance to Purchase Souvenir Penny Press Machine for St. Clement’s Island Museum

Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums Seek Assistance to Purchase Souvenir Penny Press Machine for St. Clement’s Island Museum

The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums have launched a fundraising effort to provide the St. Clement’s Island Museum Store with a Penny Press Machine.  Once available, the press will provide visitors with a unique souvenir to commemorate their visit. A pressed penny is one which has been flattened or stretched and embossed...
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2018 Squad Member of the Year Awarded to County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse

2018 Squad Member of the Year Awarded to County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse

County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse received the 2018 Dr. Henry L. Burke Memorial Service Award recognizing him for his distinguished service to the Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services and it’s member departments during the 2019 Installation of Officers Banquet on Friday evening. Congratulations to Chief Yesse, well deserved award.  
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Huntingtown Man Charged with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Arrest

Huntingtown Man Charged with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Arrest

On Thursday, December 17, 2018 Deputy Crum from the Calvert County Sheriff Office initiated a traffic on Southern Maryland Blvd in the area of Doris Drive in Owings. As Deputy Crum approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of marijuana. The driver, identified as Cardell Rashaun Della, 31 of Huntingtown, became uncooperative and...
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Scholarship Recipients Thank College of Southern Maryland’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’

Scholarship Recipients Thank College of Southern Maryland’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’

Various verses of gratitude could be heard over and over again during the 2018 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Scholarship Reception – the annual event that has scholarship donors meet with their recipients to enjoy lunch and their shared commitment to education. “Today is about recognizing you, our partners … and we honor...
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Clothing Theft Suspect in St. Mary’s County Identity Needed

Clothing Theft Suspect in St. Mary’s County Identity Needed

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. The suspect stole clothing from the Lexington Park Kohl’s store on several occasions. The suspect loaded his arms with various articles of clothing and left the store without paying for them. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to...
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Lowry Hired as Health Officer for Charles County

Lowry Hired as Health Officer for Charles County

The Charles County Commissioners and the Charles County Department of Health are pleased to announce the appointment of Suzán C. Lowry, M.D., FAAP, as health officer for Charles County effective Monday, Dec. 3.  Dr. Lowry is a pediatrician of more than 20 years who most recently worked at the United States Marine Corps Quantico...
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College of Southern Maryland Provides Support for Students Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown

College of Southern Maryland Provides Support for Students Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown

The College of Southern Maryland is providing support for its returning students whose family or themselves are being financially impacted by the current federal government shutdown. “We are very concerned for our students who through no fault of their own are being adversely affected because of this government shutdown,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen...
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Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42

Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42

Ronald Greg Van Tassel, Jr., 42, of Lusby, MD passed away on December 29, 2018 at his residence. Born July 6, 1976 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Ronald G. Van Tassel, Sr. and Denise A. (Parks) Van Tassel. Ronald was raised in Calvert County, graduating from Calvert High School as an...
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Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83

Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83

Eleanor Elizabeth “Teanie” Selig, 83, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away at her home on January 4, 2019. She was born April 10, 1935 in Island Creek, Maryland to the late John Douglas and Nellie Hooper Ramsey. Beside her parents, Teanie is preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Elliott, Russell Ramsey, Page Ramsey,...
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James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70

James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70

James Joseph “Jimmy” Paddy, Jr., 70, of North Beach passed away January 3, 2019. He was born August 3, 1948 in Prince Frederick to James Joseph and Marilyn (Enos) Paddy. Jimmy was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Beach Elementary, and Calvert Junior and High Schools, graduating in 1966. He served in the U.S....
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Ian Henry Huston, 58

Ian Henry Huston, 58, of Shady Side passed away January 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1960 in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom to Lee and Sarah (Bolton) Huston. Ian grew up in Wales and moved with his family to the United States when he was 11. He graduated from Surrattsville...
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Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80

Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80

Herbert Lyons Nesbitt, Jr., 80, of North Beach passed away January 1, 2019 at Calvert County Nursing Center. He was born April 27, 1938 in Cumberland, MD to Herbert Lyons, Sr. and Helen Geneva (Cook) Nesbitt. He graduated from Allegany High School and later served in the U.S. Air Force. Herbert married Donna Rae...
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Stephanie Michelle Greenwell, 26

Stephanie Michelle Greenwell, 26, of Shady Side passed away January 2, 2019. She was born November 2, 1992 in Annapolis to Stephen Matthew and Crystal Lawrence Greenwell. Stephanie was raised in Shady Side and attended Shady Side Elementary and Southern Middle and High Schools. She worked as an intern at the Architect of the...
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Marjorie Elizabeth Williams, 80

Marjorie Elizabeth Williams, 80

Marjorie Elizabeth Williams, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 19, 2018. Marjorie was born in Washington, DC on November 23, 1938 to Charles and Margie Thaxton. Marjorie grew up in DC, going to school at St. Peter’s Catholic School. She enjoyed exploring the city, roller skating and...
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Charles Wesley “Charley” Tarner, 63

Charles Wesley “Charley” Tarner, 63

Charles Wesley “Charley” Tarner, 63, of Churchton passed away December 23, 2018 at Prince George’s Hospital Center. He was born January 15, 1955 in Ft. Meade, MD to Carl Franklin and Miyoko (Nakagawa) Tarner. Charley was raised in Capitol Heights and has lived in Churchton for the past 27 years. He served in the...
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Allen Eugene Glenn, 65

Allen Eugene Glenn, 65

Chief Petty Officer Allen Eugene Glenn, 65, of Great Mills, MD passed away on January 3, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 20, 1953 in Lansing, MI to the late William Fred Glenn and Dorothy Marguerite Church. In 1971 Allen enlisted in the United...
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Angie Lois Costello, 75

Angie Lois Costello, 75

Angie Lois Costello, 75 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at St, Mary’s Hospital on January 2, 2019. Angie was the daughter of the late Lemon Guilliams and the late Okie Susan Nichols Guilliams. Angie was born in Roanoke, VA on November 9, 1943. She worked at Giant Foods for 32 years until her retirement...
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Wilmer “Pop” Emanuel Quade, Sr., 88

Wilmer “Pop” Emanuel Quade, Sr., 88 of Brandywine, MD passed away in Clinton, MD on December 28, 2018. Wilmer was born in Charlotte Hall, MD on February 18, 1930 to the late John Hillary Quade and Mary Owens Quade. Wilmer enjoyed farming after he retired from the Navy Ordinance Facility as an Explosive Engineer....
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Thomas Oakley Burch, Jr., 87

Thomas Oakley Burch, Jr., 87

Thomas Oakley Burch, Jr., 87, of Charlotte Hall, MD (formerly of Great Mills, MD) passed away on December 31, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 12, 1931 in Mechanicsville, MD to the late Thomas Oakley Burch, Sr. and Frances Ruth Burch. Thomas...
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Betty Ann Ellis, 80

Betty Ann Ellis, 80, of Brandywine, MD went to Heaven, Monday, December 31, 2018.  She passed peacefully at home after fighting brain cancer for a year. Betty was the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Letcher.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Denise R. Kastronis. Betty is survived...
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Royce Jackson Payne, Jr., 63

Royce Jackson Payne, Jr., 63

Royce Jackson Payne, Jr., 63, of Hughesville, Maryland passed away on January 1, 2019. Born on December 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Royce Payne and the late Rossie McGuire Harris. Royce worked as a Painter his entire life and was employed with the Painters Union District Council 51 Local #...
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Alfred Thomas “Pete” Boyd Jr., 73

Alfred Thomas “Pete” Boyd Jr., 73

Alfred Thomas “Pete” Boyd Jr., 73, of Bryans Road, Maryland, passed away at his home on January 1, 2019. Born on August 26, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Mary Pauline Overby Boyd and the late Alfred Thomas Boyd Sr. Mr. Boyd served in the U. S. Army until he was...
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Herman Walter Harris, Jr., 52

Herman Walter Harris, Jr., 52

Herman Walter Harris, Jr. age, 52, of Port Tobacco, MD died on December 30, 2018 at Charles Regional Hospital. Herman was born on August 17th, 1966 at Eugene LeLane Memorial Hospital in Riverdale, Maryland. He was a resident of Charles County HARC and an active participant at Sage Point Medical Day Care. Herman previously...
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Charles Edmund Cunningham Jr., 77

Charles Edmund Cunningham Jr., 77

Charles Edmund Cunningham Jr., 77, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on December 29, 2018 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf. Fondly known as Chuck or Charlie, Mr. Cunningham was born on December 26, 1941 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Dorothy Agnes Donovan Cunningham and Charles Edmund Cunningham Sr. He served in...
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