Raymond Dale “Ray” Shauver, Jr., 65, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2025. Born on March 6, 1960, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Joyce Ann Shauver and the late Raymond D. Shauver, Sr. Ray married the love of his life, Karla Marie Shauver, on May...
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Carol Ann Taylor was born on December 8, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to Francis Stuart Taylor, Jr and Eunice Golden Taylor. She spent her formative years in Prince George’s County and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1959. She continued her education at the University of Maryland where she graduated with honors in 1964...
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Laura Lynn Cranford, 66, of Owings passed away September 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 24, 1959 in Washington, DC to Mark Lyles Sr. and Malvenia Mary (Colmus) Cranford. Laura was raised on the family farm in Huntingtown and graduated from Northern High School. She later received her...
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Dorothy Aline Buckler, 93, of Prince Frederick passed away August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 30, 1932 in Coolidge, TX to Samuel Webb and Velma Ree (Boykin) Hughes. Dorothy married Franklin Buckler and moved to Maryland. She was a member of Life Church and in her spare...
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Charles “Eddie” Edward Shifflet, age 65, of Prince Frederick, passed away on August 29, 2025. Eddie was born to Robert E. and Betty L. Shifflett on October 28, 1959. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Laurie Shifflett; daughters Amanda Beckett (Brian) and Jennifer Brady (Casey); four grandchildren, Aiden (Lou) Brown, C.J....
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Thomas Alvin Pierce, 81, of Sunderland passed away August 24, 2025. He was born June 29, 1944 in Washington, DC to Thomas and Bessie (Beall) Pierce. Tom grew up in DC and graduated from Suitland High School. He later attended the University of Maryland. Tom joined the United States Army on August 3, 1966,...
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Richard Stanley Cavey, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and respected member of the Mechanicsville, Maryland community, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1961, in Riverdale, Maryland, Richard was a gift to his parents, the late Richard and Joyce Cavey. Not long after,...
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Francis Fredric Bassford Junior, 67, of Tolono, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born in LaPlata, Maryland, on March 5, 1958, the son of Francis (Frank) Fredric Bassford Senior and Lora Marie Tayman. He graduated from Thomas Stone High...
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Stanley Lee Landreth, 90, of California, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Maryland. Born in Fieldale, Virginia, on December 20, 1934, Stanley was the son of Guy Kim Landreth and Vera Whitlow Landreth. He was lovingly raised by Floyd and Vivian Phillips in Norfolk,...
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Charles “Larry” Morgan, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on August 8, 1948, in Mechanicsville, Maryland, Larry was the cherished son of the late Carroll Richard Morgan and Mary Madeline (Wathen) Morgan. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend....
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Mary Lee Humphreys of Brandywine, MD, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Waldorf, MD. She was 82. Born June 2, 1943, in La Plata, MD. Mary Lee was the daughter of the late Charles Marshall and Roberta Lee (Tyler) Wilkerson. Mary Lee will...
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Robert I. “Bob” Randall, 81, died August 22, 2025, at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Julie Broxson Randall; two adult daughters, Elizabeth Anne “Libby” Randall, of Savannah, Georgia and Sarah Catherine Jarboe (Mark), of Heathsville, Virginia; grandsons Alec Jarboe (Kelsey), and Brendan...
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Polly Ann Fullerton, 62, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2025. Born on December 23, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Polly was the daughter of Frederick William Grimm and Ellen Louise Andrassek. She grew up with strong values of dedication, hard work, and family—qualities that carried through...
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Jerry Mervin Anderson (Fat Daddy), age 84, passed away on August 28, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jerry was born on June 18, 1941, in Bethesda, MD, to Walter and Mildred Anderson. He was a Mason. He loved...
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St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 State of the County video, now available to the public and can be watched below. Produced annually by the Public Information Office, the video highlights major accomplishments of county government over the past fiscal year, offering residents an overview of progress...
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On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chicamuxen Road and Stump Neck Road in Indian Head, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. 911 callers reported a single vehicle was off the roadway and into a tree with the...
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UPDATE 9/10/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Keion Steven Brooks, 27, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to LIFE plus 45 years in prison for his participation in a drive-by shooting, which killed one teenager and endangered the lives of five additional teenagers. On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m., deputies from...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Maryland: In a powerful tribute to Marine Corps aviation history, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 delivered two AV-8B Harrier II+ aircraft to aviation museums on the West Coast, in July and August, marking the end of their operational service and the beginning of their legacy as...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Armory Pavilion was held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. The ceremony represents another milestone in the transformation of the site, honoring the property’s history while starting a new chapter of progress. The former Louis L. Goldstein Armory building stood...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces new hours at the Solomons Fishing Pier. Beginning September 2025, the fishing pier will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In 2026, the operating hours will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The pier was previously open...
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District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Ahmed Hussain, 23, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 102 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Boardman also ordered Hussain to pay $557,078 in restitution. The sentence is in connection with Hussain’s convictions on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 46 students on August 28, 2025, for completing programs that prepare them to step directly into critical healthcare roles. These graduates earned credentials across seven high-demand fields, helping meet a growing regional and national need for skilled professionals. “Tonight, we celebrate students who completed their programs with...
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Fourteen Charles County high school graduates from the Class of 2025 were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. The foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational opportunities about Juneteenth and its history, bring awareness to the rich African American heritage of Charles County, provide scholarship opportunities...
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UPDATE 9/10/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced Kenneth Tyrell Wade-Greene, 35, to 40 years in prison for three counts of Second-Degree Assault, Attempted Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm with a Felony Conviction. Upon release, Wade-Greene...
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Fun City Adventure Park is excited to announce they are coming soon to Lexington Park, MD, bringing the ultimate indoor fun for families, kids, and thrill-seekers! “As one of the leading names in trampoline parks, Fun City delivers wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja warrior courses, climbing walls, and more adrenaline-pumping attractions. If you’re searching...
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