As part of continuing efforts to enhance 911 system technology, the Calvert County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) recently implemented the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). ASAP provides direct communication between the ECC’s computer-aided dispatch system and the alarm system monitoring company. This connection automates 911 notification during an alarm activation and reduces the time...
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On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Charles County Board of Commissioners convened and approved the following items: A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $130,790 in Recreation’s program revenues and expenses due to the increase in programs and camps offered and planned for the remainder of the fiscal year. A fiscal 2023 budget amendment increase of $959,620 for the...
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On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at approximately 11:55 a.m., firefighters from NAS Webster Field, Ridge, Bay District, Valley Lee, Leonardtown and Seventh District responded to 17710 St. Inigoes Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported structure on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single story residence with smoke and fire showing...
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Allen Wayne Stabler, 88, “Al,” “Gdad,” of Abell, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family and special caregiver. He was born July 10, 1934, in Payne, Ohio, and was the son of the late Lester Stabler and Cecelia Zirkelbach Stabler, and the widower of the late Grace Mary Ellis...
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Raymond Crocco, 85, of Leonardtown and formerly of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 17, 1937 in Milford Connecticut, Raymond was the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (DiBiase) Crocco. Raymond proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean...
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Mark Anthony Twigg was born on April 9, 1964, to the late Robert E. Lee and Margaret Twigg in La Plata, MD and passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Mark is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tina Marie Twigg, his brother, Timothy Twigg and sister-in-law, Wanda Twigg, sisters, Robyn Adams...
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The family of Linda Stonestreet Walter of Hughesville, MD is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 72 years, at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Francis (Buddy) Walter; children: Samuel...
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A beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Taylor Alexandra Wood left this world unexpectedly, at 29, on November 28, 2022. Born in Prince Frederick, MD on August 27, 1993, to Robert and Lisa (Coppins) Wood, she grew up in St. Mary’s County on the family farm until she moved to Montross, VA...
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Theodore O’Leary Chick, Jr., 75, of Waldorf, MD, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2022. Theodore was born on September 1, 1947, to Theodore and Eleanor Chick in Washington, DC. He later graduated from John Carroll in 1966. After graduation, he became a police officer where he spent most of his time in the...
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Joseph Howard Smith, Jr. (aka. Joe or Joe, Jr.), 84, was born on July 7, 1938 to Joseph and Marnette Smith. Joe transitioned from this life on November 16, 2022. He was raised in St. Inigoes and educated in the St. Mary’s County school system where he graduated from Carver High School. After high...
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Rory Douglas Thompson, 61, of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Bethesda, Maryland to G. Doris Thompson and the late Edward E. Thompson. He is survived by his mother, G. Doris Thompson, sister, Brenda Roper of Frederick, MD,...
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Juanita “Sis” Marie Thomas, 65 of Lexington Park, MD entered into eternal life on November 29, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington D.C. Juanita was born in Leonardtown, MD on October 18, 1957 to Edith Catherine Curtis Jeffries and the late Eugene Arthur Dailey. Juanita was educated in the St. Mary’s County School System,...
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CDR Eugene Scott “Gene” Burroughs III, USN (Ret.), 84, of La Plata, Maryland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and his caregiver, Ruhey, on Tuesday, November 30, 2022. Gene was born on December 21, 1937 to the late Blanche Gardiner and Eugene Scott Burroughs Jr. in Washington,...
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James Everett “Jimmy” “Spanky” Windsor, Jr., 47, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on November 29, 2022, at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1975, in Prince George’s County to the late James Everett Windsor, Sr. and Helena Marie...
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Billie Joan Geisbert, 91 passed away on November 2, 2022, at her home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Billie was born February 5, 1931, to Elbert Inglis and Eugenia Pearson in Bonham, Texas. After high school, Billie went on to college to become a registered nurse. Billie married Stuart Geisbert Jr. on January 1, 1954....
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Peggy Martin—a compassionate, willful, joyous, beloved woman—passed away in La Plata, MD, on Monday, December 5, 2022. All who knew her felt incalculably blessed, and those who didn’t—well, it’s your loss. Elizabeth Marie “Peggy” Martin lived many lives during her 81 years on this planet: farmer’s daughter, middle child of seven, mother to four...
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Ronald Cowan “Ron” Bowling, 80, of Lexington Park, MD, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Born September 25, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the loving son of the late Deward Mack Henry Bowling and Lora Velma Whaley Bowling and brother of Wanda Makrakis (George). Ron is survived by...
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Gary Dale Pinckney, 83, of Avenue, MD passed away on November 16, 2022 with his loving family at his side. Gary was born on October 3, 1939 in Tracy, MN to the late Charles Dayton Pinckney and Evelyn (Moran) Pinckney. Gary moved to Maryland in 1941 when his father accepted a job at the...
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Harry Lee Davison, Sr., 80, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2022. On October 21, 1942, Harry was born to Homer Allen Sr. and Evelyn Crowther Davison in Washington, DC but grew up “down home” in Virginia’s Northern Neck where many wonderful memories were made. His teen and early adult years...
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Sara Ann Adams 51, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away November 27, 2022 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was surrounded by her Loving Family. Sara was born on March 11, 1971 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Sara Beth Adams and Warren Milton Adams JR. Sara graduated from Great...
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Ralph Edward Sullivan, 66 of Great Mills, MD passed away on November 29, 2022 at home. He was born on March 8, 1956 in Washington, D.C. to John Sullivan and Frances (Brooks) Sullivan. Ralph graduated from Suitland High School Class of 1974. After moving from Waldorf, Maryland he lived in St. Mary’s County, Maryland...
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Sandra Musselman Welch, 81 of Tall Timbers, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 30, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Virginia to the late Lloyd Musselman and Doris (Heflin) Musselman. Sandra graduated from James Monroe High School 1959. She went...
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Rick Reckeweg, age sixty-nine, of Bryantown Maryland, passed away in his sleep on Friday, November 4, 2022. His passing was painless, under the care of the expert nursing staff of MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, in Clinton Maryland, and while we all mourn for his passing, we the Reckeweg family are eternally grateful for...
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Vincent Edward “Vince” McGowan, age 98, of Brandywine, MD, formerly of Lewisdale, MD, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Vince was born on January 25, 1924, in Old Forge, PA, the youngest child of the late Harry McGowan and Agnes McGowan (nee Glynn). During...
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Ronald Joseph Prettyman Sr., 65 of Solomons, MD passed away on November 17, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 27, 1957 in Wheeling, WV to Alvin Albert Prettyman Sr. and the late Eva Ann (Price) Prettyman. Ronald graduated from Wheeling High School in...
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