Monthly Archives: April 2019

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Knife Assault

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Knife Assault

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in the area of Pacific Drive in Lexington Park, the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim while armed with a knife. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. The suspect is known as “Ant” and is said to be...
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UPDATE: House Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation

UPDATE: House Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation

UPDATE: The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal reported the fire was determined to have started in the detached garage, however, the cause is unknown at this time. Upon arrival of the fire department, the garage was fully involved and spreading to the house. Both the garage and the home were completely destroyed...
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Junie Marie Goff, 90

Junie Marie Goff, 90

Junie Marie Goff, age 90 of La Plata, Maryland, died March 31, 2019 at the La Plata Genesis Center. Junie was a Pharmacy Clerk at Dart Drug in Bryans Road, Maryland and a member of New Life Wesleyan Church in La Plata, Maryland. She was also the President and life member of VFW Ladies...
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Doyle F. Funkhouser, 84

Doyle F. Funkhouser, 84

Doyle F. Funkhouser, 84, of Brandywine, Maryland died on March 31, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland. Born on September 26, 1934 in Mt. Jackson, Virginia, he was the son of the late Christley Monroe Funkhouser and Winnie O’Neal Bowman Funkhouser. Mr. Funkhouser was an Engineer for the Department of the...
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Olive A. Peters, 88

Olive A. Peters, 88

Olive A. Peters, 88 of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1930 in Conemaugh Township, PA to George and Florence (Reckner) Carrico. Olive was a professional seamstress, wife and mother. Her faith was very important in her life and she was a lifelong member of...
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Elsie Schultz Dent

Elsie Schultz Dent

Elsie Schultz Dent died on March 31, 2019 in Mitchellville, MD at the age of 97. She was born in Hughesville, MD on May 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Frank Schultz and the late Irene Jameson Schultz. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Howard Dent, Jr; her...
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John Hubert Chenoweth, Jr., 83

John Hubert Chenoweth, Jr., 83

John Hubert Chenoweth, Jr., 83, of Heathsville, Virginia passed away on April 2, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother and step father, Marguerite Caruso and Kenneth Phillips. Mr. Chenoweth was an electrician working at Architect of the Capital in Washington DC. He loved fishing, hunting, and eating crabs....
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Ordice Alton Gallups, Jr.

Ordice Alton Gallups, Jr.

Ordice Alton Gallups, Jr., who was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, passed away March 14. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Vivian B. Gallups, his nieces and nephews Brandon R. (Sarah F.) Gallups, Dr. Michael V. (Julie M.) Bess, Valery M. Bess, Christopher M. (Emily A....
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Charles Nathan “Nate” Sherman, 49

Charles Nathan “Nate” Sherman, 49

Charles Nathan “Nate” Sherman, 49, of Forestville, Maryland passed away on March 28, 2019 in Washington DC. He was born on June 12, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles D. “Butch” Sherman and the late Audrey E. Sherman. Nate always had a fascination with motorcycles and cars and would go to the race track...
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James Vivien Pitcher, “Tony”, 81

James Vivien Pitcher, “Tony”, 81, of Broomes Island, Maryland passed away on April 3, 2019 at his home. He was born in Broomes Island on February 9, 1938 to the late C. Vivian and Ella F. Pitcher. Tony was a member of IBEW Local 26 for 50 years, and a life long waterman. He...
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Barbara Gibson Powell, 79

Barbara Gibson Powell, 79

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, Barbara Gibson Powell, loving mother of two children, passed away at age 79. Barbara was born November 3, 1939, the oldest of seven children, to Thomas Newton Gibson and Ella Marely Gibson, and raised on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. After excelling in business school at Strayer College...
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John Michael Bowen, 72

John Michael Bowen, 72

John Michael Bowen, 72, of Lusby, MD passed away Wednesday March 27, 2019. He was born February 17, 1947 in Prince Frederick to Dorothy (Norfolk) and William Glenn Bowen. He was raised and lived his entire life in Calvert County, MD. At the age of six months Michael contracted mumps which caused a high...
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June “Vicky” Keehan, 73

June “Vicky” Keehan, age 73 of Clinton, MD. passed away peacefully on April 2nd 2019. June was born July 5th 1945 to Ewell A. and Thelma V. Sutphin in Washington , DC. She graduates from Chamberlain Vocational High School in Washington, DC. where she studied Cosmetology. June was a hairdresser for over 20 years....
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Arthur Lee Martin, Jr., 79

Arthur Lee Martin, Jr., 79, of LaPlata, MD passed away on April 3, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Arthur was born in Washington, DC on July 3, 1939 to the late Barbara and Arthur Martin, Sr.. He is survived by his aunt, Margaret Upright, many cousins and extended family....
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Maryland State Police Arrest Charles County Man On Child Pornography Charges

Maryland State Police Arrest Charles County Man On Child Pornography Charges

A Charles County man was arrested and charged early 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. Anthony Robinson 39, of Waldorf, was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography and three counts of distribution...
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Convicted Felon in Lexington Park Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

Convicted Felon in Lexington Park Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division began an investigation in April of 2019 into Anthony Leon Brooks, 38 of Lexington Park, regarding his involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). As a result, search and seizure warrants were obtained for Brooks and a residence in Lexington Park. On April...
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Margaret Arnold

Margaret Arnold

Peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019, Margaret went home to be with the Lord. She is survived by her loving children, Margaret R. Owens (Pastor Anthony Owens) and James Mike Arnold (Shawnita Owens), grandchildren, Jessica and Jaheim Arnold, Kristian Smith and Aaron Owens, great-grandchildren, Braydon, Bailee and Khari and a host of other relatives...
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Berlyn B. Davage

Berlyn B. Davage

Peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2019, Berlyn B. Davage departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 10:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial 12:00pm at Church of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1717 Richie Road, District Heights, MD...
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James Robert “Jimmie” Reese, Sr., 91

James Robert “Jimmie” Reese, Sr., 91

James Robert “Jimmie” Reese, Sr., 91, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. James was born on September 25, 1927 in Washington, PA to the late Everett and Mildred Reese. James was employed as a Salesman at Stidham Tire for over 30 years. He married the love...
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John Robert “Bob” Coulby

John Robert “Bob” Coulby passed away on April 1, 2019 at the age of 83. He died from liver cancer and passed so quickly that this was a shock for everyone. At the time of his death, he lived in Leonardtown but was a resident of Newburg for over 70 years. Bob was predeceased...
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Michelle Renee Libby, 47

Michelle Renee Libby, 47

Michelle Renee Libby, 47, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on March 30, 2019. She was born to the late George R. Libby and Nola M Mason, on October 23, 1972 in Miami, FL. Michelle was a Customer Service Representative in the heating fuel industry. Michelle enjoyed dancing, listening to music, singing, spending time with...
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Sharon Marie Jorden, 69

Sharon Marie Jorden, 69

Sharon Marie Jorden, 69, of St. Mary’s City, MD passed away on March 28, 2019 at her home overlooking Lucas Cove surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on October 23, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Allan Edward Hammett and Helen Mackey Landis. Sharon grew up in St. Mary’s county, attended...
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Mary Catherine Mileto, 97

Mary Catherine Mileto, 97

Mary Catherine Mileto, 97, of Hollywood died March 30, 2019, at her home. Born July 26, 1921, in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Louis William Smith and Frances Adams Smith. She was the wife of Louis Anthony Mileto, whom she married Oct 22, 1949, in Hanover. He preceded her in...
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Myrtle Amanda Hamby, 85

Myrtle Amanda Hamby, 85

Myrtle Amanda Hamby, 85, of LaPlata, MD passed away on March 28, 2019 at Hospice House of Charles County. Myrtle was born on November 13, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late John William Strong and the late Marie Ripple. Myrtle was a homemaker and enjoyed watching Baltimore Orioles baseball. In addition to her...
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Catherine “Sylvia” Russell Ryce, 84

Catherine “Sylvia” Russell Ryce, 84

Catherine “Sylvia” Russell Ryce, 84, of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. Born on August 1, 1934 in Abell, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Rebecca Russell and James Albert Russell. Sylvia is preceded in death by her 1st. husband Robert Ryce, Sr., who passed away...
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