Monthly Archives: August 2021

Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87

Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87

Margaret “Marge” Ann Laney, 87, of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 31, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. She was born on August 18, 1933 in Anadarko, OK to the late Wilfred and Jessie Lacer. Marge was a 1951 graduate of Anadarko High School. She was employed by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation...
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Grace Bolton, age 88

Grace Bolton, age 88

Grace Bolton, age 88, died peacefully in her home in Hughesville, MD on August 8, 2021. Grace will be remembered for her love of family and her enjoyment of cooking, gardening, and local history. Born in 1933 in Leonardtown, Grace attended the Little Red Schoolhouse, a one-room school in Charlotte Hall, and graduated from...
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Stephen Gore Uhler, 85

Stephen Gore Uhler, 85

Stephen Gore Uhler, 85 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 30, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on April 10, 1935 in Waldorf, MD to the late Sterling Harris Uhler and Helen (Wathen) Uhler. Stephen grew up on a farm in Helen, MD. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School...
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SFC DAVID BELTON JARRELL, USA (RET.)

SFC DAVID BELTON JARRELL, USA (RET.)

Farewell David B. Jarrell “Dirty Dave’s” amazing life adventure came to an end at age 80 on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He lived his final hour on his beloved boat, “Beat’s Working” at Point Lookout Marina in Maryland. He lived a life that most men would never dare and a few daring would secretly...
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Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70

Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70

Tommy Lee Cook, Sr., 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Annie Mae Cook. Tommy met his wife and best friend, Mary Ann Thomas at a young age. The two were married for over fifty (50)...
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Mary Agnes Stewart, 84

Mary Agnes Stewart, 84

Mary Agnes Stewart, 84, of Leonardtown, MD departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, surrounded by her family. Endearingly known as “Aggie”, Mary Agnes was born January 27, 1937, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Agnes Louise Stewart and Raymond Joseph Somerville. She was affectionally raised by her uncle Raymond Taylor and his...
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Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56

Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56

Lorrie Anne Eveson (Schmidt), 56, passed away unexpectedly July 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home in Mechanicsville, MD. She was born on August 2, 1964 to Lewis A. Schmidt and Gloria J. Schmidt (Strickland) in Oxon Hill, MD. She was one (1) of four (4) children. Lorrie graduated at La Plata High...
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Marcia Jane Mueller, 87

Marcia Jane Mueller, 87

Marcia Jane Mueller, 87 of California, MD passed away on July 31, 2021 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. She was born on December 10, 1933 in Overbrook, PA to the late James Melvin Davidson and Martha Catherine Ball. Mrs. Mueller grew up in Pittsburgh, PA suburbs Overbrook and Dormont then...
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Eric Floyd Hisington, 75

Eric Floyd Hisington, 75

Eric Floyd Hisington, 75, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on June 7, 1946, in Syracuse, NY, to the late Howard Hisington and Betty (Carnrite) Hisington. Eric was born in Syracuse, New York but became a world citizen after joining the U.S....
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Robert Dennis Reed, 79

Robert Dennis Reed, 79

Robert Dennis Reed, 79, of Mechanicsville Maryland passed away early Sunday morning August 1, 2021 with his family by his side. Known to friends as “Dennis”, he was born in Princewick, WV on December 6, 1941 to Helen Elizabeth Costlow (deceased) and Robert Houston Reed (deceased). He had one sister, Shirley Jean Anders (deceased)....
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Melody Ann Russell, 29

Melody Ann Russell, 29

Melody Ann Russell, 29, of Clements, MD, passed away on July 30, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on April 2, 1992 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of John Steven Russell and Patricia Ann Russell of Clements, MD. Melody was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident, and graduated from St. Mary’s...
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Shawn Douglas Bailey, 27

Shawn Douglas Bailey, 27

Shawn Douglas Bailey, 27, of Loveville, MD, passed away on July 30, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on November 15, 1993 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of Joseph Alton Bailey III of Williston, FL and Dolly Lynn Green of Mechanicsville, MD. Shawn was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident, and...
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Sharon Jean Bell, 57

Sharon Jean Bell, 57

Sharon Jean Bell, 57, of Coltons Point, MD, formerly of Oakville, MD, passed away at home with her loved ones by her side on July 29, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Livy Harrison Bowles and Joseph Herman Bowles. Sharon is survived by her husband Timothy...
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Glenn Ellyson Gardiner, 71

Glenn Ellyson Gardiner, 71

Glenn Ellyson Gardiner, 71, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Born in April 1950 in the District of Columbia, Glenn was the youngest child of Gwyn Ellyson Gardiner and Margaret Redding Gardiner. After spending part of his youth in Norway, Glenn attended High Point High School in Maryland,...
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Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36

Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36

Joseph Robert “Bobby” Vallandingham, 36, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born on January 25, 1985 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Sara Teresa “Tere” (Downs) and the late Joseph Wilbur Vallandingham, Jr. Bobby graduated from Chopticon High School in 2003. During high school,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft/Fraud Suspect in Charlotte Hall

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Theft/Fraud Suspect in Charlotte Hall

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Sunday, July 25, 2021, the suspect used the victim’s debit card to make a purchase at the Wawa store in Charlotte Hall. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...
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Governor Hogan Announces Additional $3.4 Million in Relief Funds for Maryland Fishing Industry

Governor Hogan Announces Additional $3.4 Million in Relief Funds for Maryland Fishing Industry

Governor Larry Hogan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced an additional $3.4 million in economic relief funds for the state’s commercial seafood industry through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.The funding will support activities previously authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, for those...
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College of Southern Maryland Announces Millions in Scholarships/Relief Funds Available for New, Existing, Returning Students

College of Southern Maryland Announces Millions in Scholarships/Relief Funds Available for New, Existing, Returning Students

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone who wants to attend CSM full-time or part-time in a degree pathway or for a workforce development certificate. The scholarships and financial assistance can be used for tuition, college...
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VIDEO: Maryland State Fire Marshal Investigating Historical Shed Set on Fire in Prince Frederick

VIDEO: Maryland State Fire Marshal Investigating Historical Shed Set on Fire in Prince Frederick

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters responded to 70 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large shed fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire in under 15 minutes. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshals...
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No Injuries Reported, Family Displaced After Accidental Electrical Fire in Hughesville

No Injuries Reported, Family Displaced After Accidental Electrical Fire in Hughesville

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, at approximately 7:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 16290 Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire on the first floor which extended to the surrounding area. The fire was...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Children’s Day on Saturday, August 21, 2021!

St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Children’s Day on Saturday, August 21, 2021!

Enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, a bike raffle, free snow...
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Entries for 2021 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Are Now Being Accepted

Entries for 2021 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Are Now Being Accepted

Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, from Ryken High School. The...
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Eight St. Mary’s County Volunteer Firefighters Save Another Firefighters Life with CPR While Training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Valley Lee

Eight St. Mary’s County Volunteer Firefighters Save Another Firefighters Life with CPR While Training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Valley Lee

On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters and staff at the Joseph Sacco Firefighter and Safety Training School located at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Valley Lee, reported one unknown aged male not breathing. The day started like any other day for the training staff, crews were performing...
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Lusby Man Sentenced to 20 years in Prison for Felony Sex Abuse of a Minor

Lusby Man Sentenced to 20 years in Prison for Felony Sex Abuse of a Minor

UPDATE 8/9/21: Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that on August 9, 2021, Brian Cullen Sheridan of Lusby, received a sentence of 20 years imprisonment for the crime of sex abuse of a minor. Sheridan also received an additional 4-year term for a violation of probation. Sheridan was convicted by a jury following...
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Police Request Help Identifying Suspect Who Assaulted an Officer During a Traffic Stop Marbury

Police Request Help Identifying Suspect Who Assaulted an Officer During a Traffic Stop Marbury

On August, 2021,  5 at approximately 7:50 p.m., a patrol officer from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was flagged down regarding ATVs and mini bikes on the roadway in the 3800 block of Chicamuxen Road in Marbury. As the officer investigated, he observed a yellow ATV on the shoulder of the road with the...
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