UPDATE 8/26/2024: Esperanza Middle School will resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Working with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), ServPro was contracted to complete the mold mitigation process. ServPro has been on site, has developed a plan, and has begun their work. In an abundance of caution, additional air quality testing...
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Randall Scott Mayle III, 27, of Lexington Park, was arrested in the early hours of August 21, 2024, following an alleged domestic assault and a DUI incident. According to court documents, Maryland State Police responded to a report of domestic violence at Mayle’s residence on Far Cry Road around 3:30 AM. Upon arrival, Trooper...
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The Calvert County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on August 20, 2024, covering a wide range of topics from community updates to zoning ordinance revisions. Below are the key highlights and decisions made during the meeting: 1. Community Updates and Announcements Meals on Wheels Program: The Commissioners announced that the Meals on...
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Julia Renee Foster, 27, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on August 18, 2024, following an incident at an Arby’s parking lot located on Market Drive in Charlotte Hall. The arrest occurred after a concerned witness reported seeing Foster unconscious in a running vehicle. According to court documents, Deputy Geric of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Martha Jean Cotterell, 57, of Lexington Park, was arrested on July 30, 2024, and charged with multiple felony theft offenses. According to court documents, Cotterell is accused of stealing approximately $3,898.98 from the Home Goods store where she was employed by executing a series of fraudulent transactions. The investigation began when store management noticed...
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Charles Sherwood Willoughby, 96, of Ahoskie, North Carolina formally of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away August 20, 2024 in Ahoskie. Sherwood was born on December 9, 1927 in Washington DC to the late Samuel H. and Annie Pauline Willoughby. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Anne “Patsy” Willoughby, daughter Jody...
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Lanny W. Chapman, 76, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on August 18, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC. On August 18, 2024, Lanny Wayne Chapman Sr. entered through the gates of Heaven at 5:37 am, in Charleston SC. He was surrounded by his devoted wife Katherine, his children, grandchildren, siblings, and other family members....
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Srnecz (Solomons, MD), who passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elsie Sparrough, her husband, John Joseph Srnecz, her brother, Richard Loren Sparrough,...
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Lindsay Alease-Marie “Allie” Taylor, 36, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 17, 2024. She was born January 23, 1988, to Edward Ervin and Deborah Marie (Hatch) Taylor. Allie grew up in West River and graduated from Southern High School in 2006. She then attended University of Maryland University College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree...
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Christopher “Chris” Hunt, 73, of Hughesville died on August 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 29, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late Eugene Geary and Marie Frances Hunt. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1969. That same year, he joined the U.S. Army, served in the Vietnam War as...
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Judi Ann Haskins, 52 of Lusby, MD and formerly of Nanjemoy, MD, passed away on August 12, 2024. Born February 28, 1972 in LaPlata, MD, she was the daughter of Barbara (Turner) Bowie and the late Andrew Bowie. Judi graduated from Lackey High School. She worked in sales for Bozick Distributors, Inc. for over...
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John Malcolm “Bubby” Snavely, Jr., 68, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Fort Washington, MD, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born April 24, 1956 in State College, PA, he was the son of the late John Malcolm Snavely, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth (Holman) Snavely. John enlisted in the...
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Sandra Fullerton “Sandy” Lowe, 77, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 10, 2024 at her residence. Born December 12, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Britton Fullerton and Ruth Lorraine (Helms) Fullerton. Sandy graduated from Wakefield High School in 1964. She...
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Following a near-perfect life, Will Holbrook left this world with his wife’s blessing on August 9, 2024. Beloved by all who knew him, Will carried in him a light of positivity that he shined on everyone he encountered. Never flashy, he simply glowed. Will gave all of his youth and some of his prime...
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Charles (Buddy) Joseph Rapczynski, 83, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on August 4, 2024, at home. He was born in Washington, DC on September 7, 1940 to Charles and Julia Rapczynski. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Julia Rapczynski and his wife Joan. Buddy is survived by his children and...
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Thomas Michael “Mickey” O’Donnell, 81, of Valley Lee, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late William and Janice O’Donnell. Mickey grew up a couple of blocks from the Capitol. He attended St. Francis...
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Madeline “Pam” Boyle Oravecz, of California, MD passed away in Solomons, MD on August 22, 2024. Pam was born on January 25,1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to her loving parents, Julius and Madeline Hadarich. In December of 1967 she married John Joseph Oravecz, who she met at Bowling Green State University. Pam and John settled...
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Kimberly Allen Phillips, 60, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at Complete Care at La Plata in La Plata, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born December 7, 1963 in Washington, DC and was later adopted to the late James Rudolph “Rudy” Pilkerton and Linda...
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Delores Jean Stepp Pyles, 91, of Lexington Park, Maryland, formerly of Cross Lanes, WV and Seebert, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from a long illness in Lexington Park surrounded by her daughter, Kara Russell, her grandson, Casey Russell and his family. Delores was born July 18, 1933 in Delbarton, WV. She...
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Anne Patricia Quinn of Lexington Park, MD peacefully passed away on Wednesday August 14th, 2024, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Anne was born on June 20th, 1949, in Derry, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose McConnell and Philomena Deehan McConnell. Anne is survived by her husband...
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Catina Barbour, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. On November 22, 1945, Catina was born to Giuseppe and Antonina Smiroldo in Sicily, Italy. She worked at her daycare for over 35 years. She loved being able to spend time with the children. Each day, she...
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Leann Marie Warner, 60, of Great Mills, Maryland passed away August 14, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born October 20, 1963 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Lucille Krick. Leann served in the U.S. Army 1984-1988. She then began her federal service career as a mail clerk in...
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Christine Margaret Hendrick (Chrissy), 64, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 16, 2024. Born on September 15, 1959, in Washington, D. C. She was the daughter of Raymond Martin Eagan, Jr. and Ethel (Sissy) Marie Eagan. She grew up in New Carrollton, MD. Chrissy married her beloved husband, James W. Hendrick (Bill), on...
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Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James Nathaniel Reed, 77, of Mechanicsville, is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. According to the indictment, on December 8, 2023, Reed allegedly possessed multiple firearms,...
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Education and hard work are undeniably key ingredients for success. While hard work propels us forward on our journey, education provides the direction to reach our goals. Ashyia Higgins, of California, recently earned her Associate degree in Arts and Sciences from the College of Southern Maryland, all while simultaneously attending Chopticon High School, where...
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