Monthly Archives: August 2022

Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67,

Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67,

On July 24, 2022, Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67, of Waldorf, MD, passed away after an almost 5-month-long battle with cancer. Salvatore was born on May 9, 1955, to Salvatore and Jane Lagana in Washington, D.C. Salvatore graduated from Suitland High School in 1974. After graduation, he worked in the truck driving industry for over...
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Mona Stephens Famoso, 85

Mona Stephens Famoso, 85

Mona Stephens Famoso, 85 of Leonardtown, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter Marcia in Loveville, MD. Mona was born on December 19, 1936 to the late Garland Lyle Stephens and Hettie Lois Sanford. She grew up in Columbia, MS. and at the tender...
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Deborah Ann Young, 64,

Deborah Ann Young, 64,

Deborah Ann Young, 64, of Clinton, MD passed away on July 21, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Edward Young Sr. and Gertrude Elizabeth (Armstrong) Young of Leonardtown, MD. Deborah was a graduate of...
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Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97,

Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97,

Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home and joined the love of her life Kenneth H. (Pappy) Bradford Sr, on July 21, 2022. She was born in her fraternal grandparents’ bedroom in Ridge, MD. Later, she attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and went to Great Mills for 2 years...
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Barbara Dent Murray, 90,

Barbara Dent Murray, 90,

Barbara Dent Murray, 90, of Bryantown, MD, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on June 26, 1932, to James and Dora Dent in Washington, D.C. After Barbara graduated from Hyattsville High School, she pursued a degree in Nursing at Garfield Memorial Hospital and graduated as an...
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Kaileb Paul Martinez

Kaileb Paul Martinez

Kaileb Paul Martinez November 17, 2021 – June 27, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that another angel has gained their wings on June 27, 2022 Kaileb Paul Martinez born November 17, 2021 to his parents, Amber Nicole Vera and Charles Barrett Martinez of Lusby, MD at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Since the...
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Terry Ashly Windsor, 53,

Terry Ashly Windsor, 53,

Terry Ashly Windsor, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home in Hiawassee, GA.  He was born June 3, 1968, to Doris Elaine (Windsor) Hamilton, in Cheverly, MD. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Donald Hamilton (Mary) of Mechanicsville, MD, children: Terry Windsor, Jr and...
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David Michael Fluker, 68

David Michael Fluker, 68

David Michael Fluker, 68 of Drayden, MD passed away on July 25, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Lemon, Costa Rica to the late James C. Fluker and Doreen Kelleher Fluker. David retired from the U.S. Navy in July 1992 as Chief Petty Officer....
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Margaret Talbot Slingluff, 87,

Margaret Talbot Slingluff, 87,

Margaret Talbot Slingluff, 87, longtime resident of the Drum Cliff community in Hollywood, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Born on March 25, 1935 she was the daughter of Harold Slingluff and Marion Walker Slingluff of Mitchellville, Maryland.  Ms. Slingluff is preceded in death by her sister, Marianne Slingluff Chapman (Robert), and...
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Sharita Kenyatta “Rita” Tanner, 41,

Sharita Kenyatta “Rita” Tanner, 41,

Sharita Kenyatta “Rita” Tanner, 41, of Great Mills, MD passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022.  She was born on September 16, 1980 to Brenda (Butler) Mackall and Walter Brown, Sr. Rita is a 1998 graduate of Great Mills High School, where she met her best friend of love of her...
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Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64

Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64

Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64 of Scotland, MD passed away on July 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John H. Dean and Barbara Coombs Dean. Melvin was a truck driver for Dean Lumber and Ridgell Oil Co. for most of his career....
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Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at seven restaurants in St. Mary’s County. Four of the restaurants were found to be compliant, while three businesses failed to ask an underage cadet for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on Tuesday, July 26,...
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Francis Randolf Goddard, 90,

Francis Randolf Goddard, 90,

Francis Randolf Goddard, 90, passed away peacefully on, July 13, 2022, at his home in Piney Point, Maryland. Francis was born on January 1, 1932, at home to the late Joseph Benjamin and Ruby Mary Goddard. He is survived by his children, Kathy Carithers (Hugh) of Atlantic Beach, FL, Wayne Goddard (Lisa) of Valley...
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James Russell Boley, 44,

James Russell Boley, 44,

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of James Russell Boley, 44, on July 5, 2022. “Jimmy”, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was born on April 24, 1978, in La Plata, MD, to Bruce R. Boley of Waldorf, MD, and Dolly K. Massey of Mechanicsville,...
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LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82

LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82

LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 6, 2022 at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, MD. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Little Orleans, MD to the late John Milton Leasure and Sarah Ellen Cornwell Leasure. In 1957 he joined the United States...
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James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78,

James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78,

James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on, July 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1943, he was the son of the late James Leo Anderson and Agnes Lillian Anderson of Mechanicsville, MD. Bill graduated from Margaret Brent High School in June of 1961.  He...
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Francis Geraldine Carroll

Francis Geraldine Carroll

Francis Geraldine Carroll of California MD passed away on July 24, 2022 at her home with her loving daughters by her side.  She was born on May 9, 1926 in Beachville MD to the late George Samuel Carroll and Anne Lucille (Butler) Carroll. Geraldine was born and raised in Beachville and was a lifelong...
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Edward Charles LeBorne, 85,

Edward Charles LeBorne, 85,

Edward Charles LeBorne, 85, of Hughesville, MD, suddenly passed away on July 18, 2022. Edward was born on January 3, 1937, to the late Stanley and Helen LeBorne in New York. Edward graduated from Western High School in D.C. in 1956. After school, he worked in electronics for over 33 and a half years....
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BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81,

BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81,

BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on December 13, 2020. Born in July 28, 1939, in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Dr. John Joseph Bouvier Sr. and Mary Margaret (Rogers) Bouvier. Jack completed his undergraduate education at Assumption College, Worcester, MA,...
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Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

On July 28, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded for an armed robbery of a citizen in the area of Glen Mar Circle and Phirne Road in Glen Burnie. Two suspects, each armed with handguns, demanded property from two victims as they were walking outside. The victims complied, and the suspects fled toward...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the report of two stabbing victims. Crews arrived on the scene to find one adult male suffering from stab wound to the upper body, and one female victim...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the St Mary’s College Parish Hall on Trinity Church Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a golf cart. College Public Safety Officers arrived on the scene to find a...
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LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

In May of 2022, LifeStyles of Maryland announced the first residents were making the new White Plains center their home. Full release can be read here. LifeStyles of Maryland released the following on June 2, 2022 “Anyone wishing to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network to purchase a new cardiovascular ultrasound machine, dedicated in...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

The CCSO is saying a bittersweet farewell to Captain Amy Stine #2276. Friday, July 29, 2022, was her official retirement date after serving as a Correctional Officer for more than 25 years! Captain Stine began her career on May 12, 1997. In her 25 years at the Charles County Detention Center, she served in...
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Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

In response to numerous citizen complaints regarding off-road vehicles (ATVs & dirt bikes) operating recklessly in the roadways, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Unit conducted a special enforcement effort on July 27, 2022. Officers were in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf when they observed a male driving an ATV in...
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