Monthly Archives: July 2019

Steven “Stevie” Marcus Gilmore, 22

Steven “Stevie” Marcus Gilmore, 22

Steven “Stevie” Marcus Gilmore, 22, of Hollywood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1996 to Marcus Alfonso Gilmore and Brooke Leigh Crist. Stevie graduated from Chopticon High School in 2014. He recently achieved his goal of securing a mechanic job with the International Union of Elevator...
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Charles “David” Kuhn, 42

Charles “David” Kuhn, 42

Charles David Kuhn, 42, of Annapolis, MD, formerly Owings, MD, passed away suddenly on July 24, 2019. He was born February 4, 1977 to Lynn and Charles Kuhn. He was a 1995 graduate of Northern High School and went on to receive his Bachelors Degree in Digital Arts from the University of Maryland Baltimore...
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2-Alarm Fire in Lothian Injures Five Firefighters and Destroys Home, Cause of Fire Currently Under Investigation

2-Alarm Fire in Lothian Injures Five Firefighters and Destroys Home, Cause of Fire Currently Under Investigation

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, at approximately 8:35 p.m., 80 firefighters from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George, and the City of Annapolis responded to 5512 Greenock Road in Lothian, for the reported structure fire. Dispatch advised they received multiple 911 calls from passersby and neighbors stating smoke and fire was showing from the residence....
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Waldorf Man who Sent his 11-Year-Old Son to Hide Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun and Cash Found Guilty of Felony Narcotics Charges

Waldorf Man who Sent his 11-Year-Old Son to Hide Cocaine, Heroin, Handgun and Cash Found Guilty of Felony Narcotics Charges

Gregory Cook, 48, of Waldorf, was found guilty by a jury of four felony narcotics charges in regard to a conspiracy to traffic narcotics in Northeast, D.C., and Maryland. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and Peter Newsham, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Cook was tried before U.S....
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Maryland State Police Warns Public About Telephone Scams

Maryland State Police Warns Public About Telephone Scams

The Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller has cloned, or, “spoofed” a Maryland State Police telephone number and requested personal information from people as part of a so-called “criminal investigation” or asked for money in the form of gift cards to avoid being arrested. A complainant...
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More Than 3 Million State Tax Returns Processed and Nearly $2.2 Billion in Refunds Issued to Maryland Taxpayers

More Than 3 Million State Tax Returns Processed and Nearly $2.2 Billion in Refunds Issued to Maryland Taxpayers

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that his agency has processed more than 3 million state tax returns for the 2018 tax year, with more than 2.6 million, or 87 percent of returns filed electronically. So far, the total amount of refunds issued to Maryland taxpayers is nearly $2.2 billion. “I’m happy to return this money...
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Charles Thomas Caywood, 70

Charles Thomas Caywood, 70

Charles Thomas Caywood, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Theodore Caywood and Helen Louise Farrell. Charles proudly served...
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Richard “Rick” Dean Evans, 66

Richard “Rick” Dean Evans, 66

Richard “Rick” Dean Evans, of Waldorf, MD died in the early morning of July 23rd, 2019 at the age of 66. Born on November 8, 1952 in Washington DC, son of Margaret and James Evans. Rick graduated from DuVal High School in Seabrook, MD, Class of 1970. Rick met and married Cheryl Ann Peacock...
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Charles Edgar Christman, 68

Charles Edgar Christman, 68

Charles Edgar Christman, 68, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, with his loving wife by his side. Born on October 1, 1950 in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Julian Hackney Christman and Catherine Just Christman of Hollywood MD. Charlie attended Hollywood Elementary School,...
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Ronnie David Tippett, 29

Ronnie David Tippett, 29

Ronnie David Tippett, 29, of Hughesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Ronnie was born on August 16, 1989 to Ronald David Tippett, Jr., of Waldorf, MD and Candice Ann Richards, of Hughesville, MD. Ronnie loved his family and friends. He always said Kristen Beall was his best friend and the love of...
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Anna Beatrice “Anna Bea” Copsey, 75

Anna Beatrice “Anna Bea” Copsey, 75

Anna Beatrice “Anna Bea” Copsey, 75 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 20, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Anna Bea was born to Everard and Virginia Farrell Ryce. Anna Bea is survived by Crystal (Joey) Gant and Lawrence (Sissy) Copsey, a brother David “Sonny” (Evelyn) Ryce, a sister, Agnes Jameson, five grandchildren: Desirae, Willie,...
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Mary Elenoria Sandidge, 82

Mary Elenoria Sandidge, 82

Mary Elenoria Sandidge, 82, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Morgantown, WV passed away on July 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 11, 1937 in Morgantown, WV, and was the daughter of the late Rosalie Cooper Lundy Smith and Okie Jeremiah Smith. Mary was the loving wife of Billy W....
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William Leonard “Lenny” Quade, 76

William Leonard “Lenny” Quade, 76

William Leonard “Lenny” Quade, 76, of Callaway, MD passed away suddenly in his home on July 22, 2019. Born October 4, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Bernard Quade and Helen Louise (Knott) Quade. Lenny was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, happily married to his wonderful...
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Brenda Marie Whalen, 57

Brenda Marie Whalen, 57

Brenda Marie Whalen, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Mark UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow in...
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Timothy Washington

Peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019, Timothy Washington departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9:00am until 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piscataway 13401 Piscataway...
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Erma G. Starks

Erma G. Starks

Peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, Erma went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, July 27 from 2 pm until time of service 3 pm at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private.
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Michael W. Day

Michael W. Day

Peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019, Michael W. Day departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery...
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Deonte Carter Ford-Mills

Baby Deonte Carter Ford-Mills, one day old, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on July 20, 2019. He was the son of Tyanna Ford and Travis Mills. Family and friends will unite on Friday, July 26, 2019 for viewing/visitation from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD 20659....
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Oriana Sherezade Motta Gaitan, 27

Oriana Sherezade Motta Gaitan, 27

Oriana Sherezade Motta Gaitan, 27, of North Beach passed away July 21, 2019. She was born February 18, 1992 in Bogota, Colombia where she lived until the age of fourteen. In 2006 she moved with her family to Columbia, SC. She graduated with honors from Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, KY. Oriana...
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Lexington Park Man Caught Stealing Several Firearms From Mechanicsville Home

Lexington Park Man Caught Stealing Several Firearms From Mechanicsville Home

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 1:52 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 40700 block of Old Horse Landing Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported burglary in progress. Deputies arrived and discovered an individual later identified as James Daniel Seifert, 26 of Lexington Park, on the porch...
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Single Vehicle Crash in Newburg Sends Motorcyclist to Trauma Center

Single Vehicle Crash in Newburg Sends Motorcyclist to Trauma Center

On Friday, July 19, 2019, at approximately 11:25 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Ole McDonnell Country Store at 15486 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. An-off duty emergency medical technician rendered first aid and requested a helicopter. They advised the single occupant was...
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Elevation Foods Recalls Packaged Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Thai Lobster Salad, and Archer Farms Deviled Egg Sandwiches Due to Possible Health Risk

Elevation Foods Recalls Packaged Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Thai Lobster Salad, and Archer Farms Deviled Egg Sandwiches Due to Possible Health Risk

The Elevation Foods company is voluntarily recalling containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad; Freskëtbrand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad; and Archer Farms-brand deviled egg sandwiches produced on June 18, 2019, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,...
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Hosting 2019 Junior Fire Camp

St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Hosting 2019 Junior Fire Camp

2019 Junior Fire Camp – We have an opening for your child! $25 per child for the week. MANDATORY Parent/Child meeting on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7 pm at the firehouse. For children going into Grades 6th to 8th for the 2019/2020 school year. Contact Sterling Myers at [email protected] or call 410-231-9064 for...
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First Responder Friday in Leonardtown

First Responder Friday in Leonardtown

On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve specials at their establishments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment, demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal promotions.
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Governor Hogan Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff Diane Croghan

Governor Hogan Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff Diane Croghan

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Diane Croghan to serve as deputy chief of staff in the Office of the Governor for labor, housing, education, human services, and health matters. Croghan succeeds Tiffany Robinson, whom the governor recently appointed to be Maryland’s next secretary of Labor. “Diane is an invaluable asset to...
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