Monthly Archives: December 2020

Lillian A. Boyden

Lillian A. Boyden

Lillian A. Boyden, a homemaker and resident of BelAlton, MD, she peacefully passed away on November 30, 2020 at the age of 92. Lillian survived by her late husband Charles “Neal” Boyden; her son Harry Boyden(Bonnie), her daughter Patsy Montgomery, her grandchildren Raymond Boyden(Stefani), Maggie Boyden, Melissa “Missi” Wood (Kevin), Krissy Davidson (Mark) and...
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Betty Marie Myers, 61

Betty Marie Myers, 61

Betty Marie Myers, 61, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Kittanning, PA, passed away on November 21, 2020 at her residence. Born July 8, 1959 in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of Herman L. Claypoole and the late Violet (Lytle) Claypoole. Betty graduated from Kittanning Senior High School in 1977 and attended Clarion...
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Jean S. Middleton, 97

Jean S. Middleton, age 97, died peacefully on Nov. 22, 2020 at Sagepoint Senior Living Services, La Plata, MD. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and moved to La Plata in 1947. She is survived by her children, Jean Winkler (Richard), Edward L. Middleton, Jr. (Susan), Mary Lou Lindholm (Richard) and Sarah...
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Kelli Jo White, 43

Kelli Jo White, 43

Kelli Jo White, 43, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1977 to John and Margaret “Maggie” (Cooksey) Mandish. Kelli was raised in Prince George’s County, and graduated from Riverdale Baptist High School, where she played softball. She earned a college...
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Mary Char-Lynn “Sherri” Phipps, 53

Mary Char-Lynn “Sherri” Phipps, 53

Mary Char-Lynn “Sherri” Phipps, 53, of Chesapeake Beach passed away unexpectedly November 24, 2020. She was born July 17, 1967 in Prince Frederick to Charles and Linda (Railey) Phipps. Sherri was a lifelong resident of Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School in 1985. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to music, going to...
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Ferdinand Lago, 99

Ferdinand Lago, 99

Ferdinand Lago, 99, of Huntingtown, MD passed away November 26, 2020 in Prince Frederick. He was born September 5, 1921 in New Orleans, LA and was raised in Brooklyn, NY where he attended NY public schools. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, and upon hearing of the attack on Pearl Harbor enlisted in...
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Stephen Scott Nelson, Sr., 44

Stephen Scott Nelson, Sr., 44

Stephen Scott Nelson, Sr., 44, of Huntingtown passed away November 28, 2020 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Stephen was born on August 28, 1976 in Tuscon, Arizona, and was raised by his parents Terence M. and Francis Helen (Reich) Coughlin in Bowie, MD. Stephen moved to Calvert County in 1993 and graduated from Northern...
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David “Dave” Francis Stream, 73

David “Dave” Francis Stream, 73

David “Dave” Francis Stream, 73, of Owings, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020. He was born in Baltimore, to the late Roy E. Stream and Maude F. Stream. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1972 decorated with a Vietnam Service Medal. He retired from Prince George’s County Government...
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Eleanor “Mae” Williams, 71

Eleanor “Mae” Williams, 71

Eleanor “Mae” Williams, 71, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from La Plata, MD passed away on November 24, 2020 in Clinton, MD. Born on October 10, 1949 in Clinton, MD she was the daughter of the late Eleanor Quade and Leo Quade, Sr. Mae was the loving wife of the Harold Williams whom she...
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Idella Louise Hamlin-Wheeler

Idella Louise Hamlin-Wheeler

Peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020, Idella Louise Hamlin-Wheeler departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be held at a later date at Maryland...
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Olivia Glover

Olivia Glover

Peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020, Olivia went home to be with Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial 11 am at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church located at 320 21st. Street N.E. Washington DC. Interment will follow at Fort...
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Timothy E. Francis

Timothy E. Francis

Timothy E. Francis was born on March 7, 1970 in Washington, DC to Susan W. Wood and the late James V. Francis, Jr. He suddenly departed this life at his home in Waldorf, Maryland on November 27, 2020. Timothy “Tim” attended Maryland parochial and public schools. He graduated from Friendly High School in 1988....
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Asmond L. Foster

Asmond L. Foster departed this earthly life on Monday, November 30, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, MD.
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Francis Kenneth Ford, 77

Francis Kenneth Ford, 77

Francis Kenneth Ford, 77 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charlotte Hall,...
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Maxine Blaine

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Maxine entered into eternal rest. Friends may unite with the family on Wednesday, December 9 from 9:30 am until time of service 10:30 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME LOCATED AT 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 12:30 pm.
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Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut”

Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut”

Peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut” departed this earthly life in Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 9:00am until time of service 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.
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Donald Madden

Donald Madden

On Friday November 29, 2020, Donald went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving parents, Col. Donald and Shirley Madden; devoted siblings, Donnie Lawrence (Valerie), Alesia Madden-Randolf (Derrick), Horace Madden (Gina), and Tonya Mitchell; aunts, Marion Walker Suttle and Charlotte Walker; uncles, Paul and David Walker; nieces, nephews, and...
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Mark Leonard Wilson

Mark Leonard Wilson

Mark Leonard Wilson passed away suddenly on November 18, 2020, at his home in Owings, MD. He was born on November 10, 1955 at Doctor’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late Leonard M. Wilson, Jr. and Mary Louise (Bohan) Wilson. Mark was raised in McLean, VA alongside his sister Alice. Mark graduated from...
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Dora Lee Bunting, 83

Dora Lee Bunting, 83

Dora Lee Bunting, age 83 of La Plata, Maryland died November 22, 2020. She was born October 2, 1937 to Sydney John and May Estelle Windsor. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, George; brothers, George and Jacob; sisters, Pearl, Mamie, and Betty; and son-in-law, David Montgomery. She is...
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James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74

James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74

James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74 of Lothian, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, November 20th surrounded by his family. James was born September 28th 1946 to Dorothy Estep and resided in Woodland Beach until his marriage to Betty Lou Moreland in 1964, when he moved to her family’s farm in Lothian. James was...
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Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas

Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas

Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas was a one of a kind, strong, independent woman who was loved dearly by her family and friends. Her sense of humor and her special way of showing her love to is all will never be forgotten. Her passion for family and family history was passed on to her son, Edward...
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Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Today is the largest-ever daily increase of new cases, with over 3,790 new cases reported. As of Friday, December 4, 2020, Maryland reports 209,191 COVID-19 cases and 4,630 deaths, an increase of 3,792 cases and 24 deaths over 24 hours. There are 1,594 patients currently hospitalized, an increase of 24 from yesterday. COVID-19 Statistics...
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Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking to expand its free meal distribution to the neighborhoods of our families. This includes free grab-and-go meal delivery by school bus to local neighborhoods. In order to plan the best routes that are most convenient for families, CCPS is asking parents to complete a quick survey linked here....
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Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Howard Ware, age 42, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a fraud scheme to steal more than $233,000 from his employer and another business. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

We would like to announce to the Citizens of our Community the schedule for our Annual Santa Run. This year we will be bringing Santa around to the Hollywood Community on one of our Fire Engines. We plan on starting this Friday, December 4th. Our plan is to have Santa around the community on...
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