Monthly Archives: November 2020

John T. Hemming

John T. Hemming

John T. Hemming of Indialantic, FL formally or Bryantown, MD, passed away on October 09, 2020. John was born in Bryantown, MD on November 8, 1931, to Henry and Clara Hemming. He was the youngest of 9 children. John served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He moved to Florida to work for...
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David Bruce Skalniak

David Bruce Skalniak

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Bruce Skalniak Dave was a resident of California, Maryland and passed away at Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland after a courageous fight against cancer. Dave was granted his angel wings on November 10, 2020. Born in Dundalk, MD. on May 6,1960. Dave...
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Elizabeth Stuart Wilkinson Egeli (Stu)

Elizabeth Stuart Wilkinson Egeli (Stu)

Elizabeth Stuart Wilkinson Egeli (Stu), — of Drayden, MD passed away November 16th, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Elizabeth deVane Wilkinson and the late John N. Wilkinson, Jr. of Bel Air, Maryland. Stu, a nickname given to her in elementary school, attended public schools in Bel Air until...
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Kenneth W. Chandler, 84

Kenneth W. Chandler, 84

Kenneth W. Chandler, 84, of La Plata, Maryland passed away at his residence on November 12, 2020. He was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. Ken honored his country serving in the United States Airforce followed by a career with the Navy Department Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. Ken was a...
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Richard Lee Getz, 73

Richard Lee Getz, 73

Richard Lee Getz, 73, of Pomfret, MD., passed on November 12, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness. Richard was born on March 8, 1947 in Grafton, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Maxine Getz of Titusville, Florida as their oldest son. He is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Morgan....
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James C. Fisk, 79

James C. Fisk, 79

James C. Fisk, 79, of Dunkirk passed away November 13, 2020 at his home. He was born June 7, 1941 in Lewiston, ID to Bert and Doris Aurelia (Weeks) Fisk. Jim moved with his family to Washington, DC when he was 6 years old and later to Hillcrest Heights in 1954. He graduated from...
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John Francis Rogers, 77

John Francis Rogers, 77

John Francis Rogers, 77, passed away November 16, 2020. He was born April 6, 1943 to Preston Edward and Dorothy Estelle (Hall) Thomas. John served in the United States Army as a Private in the Artillery Division and was stationed at Fort Irwin in California, before being honorably discharged. He was primarily employed as...
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Anne Marie Mako, 88

Anne Marie Mako, 88

Anne Marie Mako, 88, of Prince Frederick passed away November 16, 2020 at Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Owings. She was born January 18, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Francis A. and Nelda Marie (Schnopp) Bryant. Anne was raised in the District and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and graduated from St. Cecilia...
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Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2020. Terry was born in San Bernardino, California January 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Owen Munsinger and Glory Patricia Diely. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Munsinger and sons Joe Munsinger and...
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Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips passed away peacefully on 5, November 2020. A Navy wife for 33 years, “Chris” is survived by Charles “Butch” Phillips, her husband of 53 years, their sons Aaron and Heath, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as her younger sisters; Jayceene, Bernadine, Claudine, and Nanneene. Chris and Butch married at ages...
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Sandra C. White

Sandra C. White

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Sandra C. White entered into eternal life. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until time of service 3:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private. https://youtu.be/kf8N8t4fKJY
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Joan Whalen

On Tuesday, November 11, 2020 Joan Whalen departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Service is private. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Rd., Waldorf,...
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Nelson Odoms Jr.

Nelson Odoms Jr.

Peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, Nelson Odoms Jr., departed this earthly life in Ft.Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD, 20601. Interment will be held at Trinity Memorial Garden in Waldorf,...
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Thomas Wayne Mason, 60

Thomas Wayne Mason, 60

Thomas Wayne Mason, 60, of Morningside, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2020. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be held at a later date at Cheltenham Cemetery....
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D’Mazana Z. Lumukanda

D’Mazana Z. Lumukanda departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 12:00pm until time of service at 1:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75

Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75

Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75 of Waldorf, MD, slipped peacefully away to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1945, in Hollywood, Maryland to the late Leroy and Mary L. June. He was one of 12 siblings. His early years were spent in the Hollywood...
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Edward LeRoss Jones

Peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Edward LeRoss Jones departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Temple Hills Church of God 4814 St. Barnabas Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announce Santa Clause Route Starting on December 3, to December 18

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announce Santa Clause Route Starting on December 3, to December 18

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be bringing Santa Claus into your Neighborhood through the dates of December 3 to December 18. Santa will be riding on a big red firetruck sleigh! An Ambulance will occasionally lead, playing Christmas songs on their PA system. Santa Runs will begin between 5:30 –...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,018 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Wednesday, November 18, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,018 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

As of Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Maryland reports 171,823 COVID-19 cases and 4,201 deaths. An increase of 2,018 cases and 15 deaths over 24 hours. At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Hogan announced a new statewide curfew on bars and restaurants, reduced capacity at retail establishments and religious facilities, new limitations on nursing...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 69-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 69-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man

UPDATE: On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at North Sandgates Road near the intersection of Cavalier Street. Deputies arrived on the scene where a single vehicle drove off the roadway and into a wooded ravine. The St....
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Maryland State Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Leonardtown

Maryland State Police Seeking Identity of Theft Suspect in Leonardtown

The Leonardtown Barrack is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the person in the picture below in reference to a theft from McKays, Leonardtown on November 12, 2020. If you can identify this person, or have information related to the crime, please contact Tpr Jordan Pope at (301) 475-8955 and refer to case...
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One Injured After Dump Truck Overturns in Waldorf

One Injured After Dump Truck Overturns in Waldorf

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 7:27 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and Billingsley Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a large commercial vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a dump truck overturned. One victim was transported to an...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Long Fall from Deer Stand in Nanjemoy

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Long Fall from Deer Stand in Nanjemoy

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 6:45 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 10370 Adams Willett Road in Nanjemoy, for the inaccessible terrain rescue with one subject injured. Dispatchers advised the 911 caller was in the area of the given address in the woods with the victim. The 911 caller...
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Charles County Charitable Trust Announces 35 Charitable Organizations to Receive Financial Relief Funding

Charles County Charitable Trust Announces 35 Charitable Organizations to Receive Financial Relief Funding

Thanks to CARES Act funding, 35 nonprofit charitable organizations in Charles County are receiving a measure of financial relief to help cover exceptional costs created by the Coronavirus pandemic. By arrangement with the County Commissioners, the Charles County Charitable Trust has distributed $400,000 of federal funds to these organizations while adding $2,565 to the...
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Calvert County Detectives Arrest Two Charles County Men Wanted in Assault, Strong-Armed Robbery Case

Calvert County Detectives Arrest Two Charles County Men Wanted in Assault, Strong-Armed Robbery Case

Detectives with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office- Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested two men wanted in connection with an assault and strong-armed robbery that occurred on October 24, 2020 in Prince Frederick, MD. In that case, the victim advised the two suspects agreed to provide him with a ride to his residence. During...
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