Monthly Archives: October 2022

Sarah Arlington Ball, “Sally”,

Sarah Arlington Ball, “Sally”,

On September 26th, 2022, Sarah Arlington Ball, known to her loved ones and the world simply as “Sally,” lost her two-year battle with metastatic breast cancer three weeks shy of her sixty-eighth birthday. Sally was born in Washington, D.C., on October 17th, 1954, to Sarah Leigh Davis and Richard Charles Arlington. After graduating from...
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Robert Scott Bain, “Bob”, 64,

Robert Scott Bain, “Bob”, 64,

Robert Scott Bain, “Bob”, 64, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 19, 2022 in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 1, 1958 in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Jean Marie Bain and the late Robert William Bain. Bob was the loving husband of Ruth Ann Bain, whom he married on...
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Joyce E. Williams, 92,

Joyce E. Williams, 92,

Joyce E. Williams, 92, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on October 6, 2022.  She was born on January 17, 1930, in Hickory, Mississippi to Amos and Etta Everett.  Joyce was one of four children; brothers Barney and Max and sister, Margie. She married Harry Lee Williams on February 13, 1954. Together they raised...
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Francis Aloysius Jenifer

Francis Aloysius Jenifer

Francis Aloysius Jenifer received his wings at home on October 2, 2022. Francis was known to family and friends as “Pee Wee”, born on March 21, 1938, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland to Gertrude B. Meredith and William A. Jenifer. Francis was the third born to five siblings. He was educated in Mechanicsville, Maryland. He...
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Joshua “Josh” Elienai Cruz Pomales, 17,

Joshua “Josh” Elienai Cruz Pomales, 17,

Joshua “Josh” Elienai Cruz Pomales, 17, of California, MD, passed away on October 13, 2022. Joshua was born on February 23, 2005, to Anthony Cruz and Anmarie Pomales Moulier in Laredo, Texas. He attended Leonardtown High School and Chopticon High School. During his high school senior year, Josh worked at Chipotle Mexican Grill as...
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Ronald William Henrion, 66,

Ronald William Henrion, 66,

Ronald William Henrion, 66, from Hughesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022, with his wife Lynn and daughters Angela and Megan by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ronald was born on March 5, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Arthur W. Henrion and Maria S. Roybal. In 1969, he...
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Steven Glenn Himes, 61,

Steven Glenn Himes, 61,

Steven Glenn Himes, 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 02, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 14, 1961 in Key West, FL to the late Donald Leroy Himes and Virginia Ann Miller of Hollywood, MD. On January...
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John Calvin Sanford, 76,

John Calvin Sanford, 76,

On September 25, 2022, John Calvin Sanford, 76, of Cobb Island, MD passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. John was born on June 5, 1946 to Alvin and Dorothy Switzer Sanford in Washington, DC. After graduating high school, John attended the Prince George’s County Fire Department Career Recruit School in 1968 and began his...
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William Kraig Halt, Sr. mostly known as “ Kraig”

William Kraig Halt, Sr. mostly known as “ Kraig”

William Kraig Halt, Sr. mostly known as “ Kraig” passed away on September 30, 2022, at the age of 72. He was the son of Warren and Billie Halt of Oxon Hill MD. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his son Kevin Halt and daughter Laura Halt. Kraig is survived by...
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Thomas Lloyd “Tom or Tommy” Madison, Sr., 67,

Thomas Lloyd “Tom or Tommy” Madison, Sr., 67,

Thomas Lloyd “Tom or Tommy” Madison, Sr., 67, of Bushwood, MD passed away on September 27, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1955 in Washington D.C. to the late John Francis Madison and Gloria Ann Pilkerton Madison. Tommy moved to St. Mary’s County in the 1980’s from Oxon Hill, MD....
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Carl Patrick Jameson, age 87,

Carl Patrick Jameson, age 87,

Carl Patrick Jameson, age 87, of Waldorf passed away on October 2, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Aubrey “Bill” Jameson, Sr. and Alice “Irma” Jameson; and brother, Aubrey “Junior” Jameson, and is survived by brothers Allan Jameson (Debra) of Albuquerque, NM, and Gene Jameson (Sally) of Waldorf, MD. Carl and Wanda, his...
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Cynthia Denise Mattingly, 58,

Cynthia Denise Mattingly, 58,

Cynthia Denise Mattingly, 58 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on September 28, 2022 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton. She was born on August 20, 1964 in Maryland to James Mattingly and Hazel Beatrice (Toute) Mattingly. Cynthia was employed by Sam’s Club as a Store Clerk. She was a loving mother who raised...
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Everett L. Owens, Jr., 87,

Everett L. Owens, Jr., 87,

Everett L. Owens, Jr., 87, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 5, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born in January of 1935 in Washington D.C. to the late Everett L. Owens, Sr. and Jeannette M. (Davis) Sanderson. On February...
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Dennis Nelson Ames, 73,

Dennis Nelson Ames, 73,

Dennis Nelson Ames, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away September 27, 2022 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. Dennis was born March 3, 1949, to John and Florence Ames in Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for 20 years. Dennis retired two and a...
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Mr. Francis Rogers Jr,

Mr. Francis Rogers Jr,

Mr. Francis Rogers Jr, of Bronx, NY, formerly of Bushwood, MD, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Francis was born on September 5, 1964, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Francis Rogers Sr. and Mary Lorraine Rogers. Francis was educated in the St. Mary’s County school system. He graduated from Chopticon...
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Violet Ann Bailey, 82,

Violet Ann Bailey, 82,

Violet Ann Bailey, 82, of Avenue, MD, passed away on October 3, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her family at her side. She was born in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Aloysius Bowles, Sr. and Helen Celeste Latham Bowles. Violet was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. ...
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William Michael “Mike” Branch, 79,

William Michael “Mike” Branch, 79,

William Michael “Mike” Branch, 79, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 27, 2022 at Sinai Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on September 04, 1943 in Watertown, NY to the late William Diogenese Branch and Helen (Brown) Branch. In 1965 Mike graduated from N.C. State with a Bachelor’s degree...
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James Vernon Davison, 52,

James Vernon Davison, 52,

James Vernon Davison, 52, of Woodford, VA, passed away on August 29, 2022. James was born on March 9, 1970, to Harry and Phyllis Davison in Washington, DC. After graduation, he became a truck driver and many times drove long distances. James had three children; James Davison, Jr. of Woodford, VA, Tyler Davison of...
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Anthony “Anth” Stephen Garrow, 26,

Anthony “Anth” Stephen Garrow, 26,

Anthony “Anth” Stephen Garrow, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on September 17, 2022. Anthony was born on March 16, 1996, to Alfred Garrow and Elizabeth Hewins in Leonardtown, MD. He attended Leonardtown and Chopticon High School where he later graduated. After graduation, he worked in construction, both as a full-time employee and doing...
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Stephanie Marie Brunner, age 37,

Stephanie Marie Brunner, age 37,

Stephanie Marie Brunner, age 37, of Hughesville, MD passed away September 9, 2022. She is survived by her loving mother Purita Brunner and Father William Brunner, three siblings, three nephews, and countless friends, who will always and forever admire the amazing woman she was. Stephanie was born in the Philippines, then lived in Cali,...
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Judith Estevez (Judi)

Judith Estevez (Judi)

Judith Estevez (Judi) was a woman of immense caring and generous spirit. She was an intelligent, well-organized, and caring person. She was quick-witted, a wonderful storyteller, and was sure to bring laughter with her dry and satirical sense of humor. While Judi was an excellent crafter, astute shopper and board game champion, her large...
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Governor Larry Hogan Visits Charles County Public Library La Plata Branch for It’s 100th Anniversary

Governor Larry Hogan Visits Charles County Public Library La Plata Branch for It’s 100th Anniversary

In addition to dedicating the new Nice-Middleton Bridge over the Potomac River, Governor Larry Hogan made several stops across Charles County as part of his ongoing legacy tour across the state Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park. To start out his day in Southern Maryland, Governor Hogan toured the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park and...
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Fall for a New Friend at the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter – Reduced Adoption Fees Until November 23, 2022

Fall for a New Friend at the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter – Reduced Adoption Fees Until November 23, 2022

As the weather cools down and the leaves begin to fall, the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter in Prince Frederick is providing even more reasons to get cozy with a new furry, feathered or scaly friend by offering reduced adoption fees now through Nov. 23, 2022. Regular adoption qualifications and procedures still apply. Adoption...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Britt Awarded as Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Britt Awarded as Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections

Please join the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Lt. Patrick Britt for being awarded the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission’s Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections. Lt. Britt’s nomination was submitted by St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center staff for providing valuable instruction to...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in Dunkirk, Police Say Speed and Alcohol Factors

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in Dunkirk, Police Say Speed and Alcohol Factors

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Southern Maryland Boulevard (MD Route 4) and Ward Road in Dunkirk, for a serious motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, deputies located a single vehicle, a blue Toyota...
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