Monthly Archives: December 2025

Dusty Lynn Daugherty, 38,

Dusty Lynn Daugherty, 38,

Dusty Lynn Daugherty, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1987, to Charles and Victoria Daugherty. Dusty is survived by her loving parents, Charles and Victoria Daugherty; her children, Paige Payne, Preston Ball, and Emily Payne; her sister, Shannon Brown (Gerald), along with numerous extended family...
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Peter Christian Lund, 94,

Peter Christian Lund, 94,

On November 24, 2025, Peter Christian Lund, 94, of Waldorf, MD, passed away peacefully at home.  Peter was born in Takoma Park, MD, on February 14, 1931, to the late Axel Peter Lund and Mary Evelyn (Marquis) Lund, and raised in Clinton, Maryland. He married the former Betty Louise Snyder of Clinton, Maryland, and...
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Theresa Michele Boswell

Theresa Michele Boswell

Theresa Michele Boswell, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025. Theresa was the daughter of Frank and MaryAnn Dorwart and grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She married the love of her life, Ralph Boswell, and together they built a life rooted in love and devotion....
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Thomas F. Nelson Sr.,

Thomas F. Nelson Sr.,

Thomas F. Nelson Sr., lovingly known as “Frankie,” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was 91 years old. Frankie was born on February 8, 1934 to Alphonsus Francis “Mills” Nelson and Emma Meyers in Clements, Maryland. Frankie spent his early years working on...
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David Paul Leman Sr. age 66,

David Paul Leman Sr. age 66,

David Paul Leman Sr. age 66, of Lexington Park, MD passed away December 12, 2025.  He was born in Washington D.C. on April 3, 1959 to Richard and Margaret Leman. David graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1977.  He was a standout athlete, lettering in varsity football, wrestling, and track and field. Upon...
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Keith Byron Fleshman, 72,

Keith Byron Fleshman, 72,

Keith Byron Fleshman, 72, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on December 25, 2025, surrounded by his family at Calvert Health Medical Center. He was an adoring husband to Gail Lois for 51 years, loving father to Todd Byron and Troy Wesly, and beloved father-in-law to Kelly Suzanne; grandfather to Connor William and Koltyn Michael;...
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Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64,

Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64,

Robert Allen “Al” Newman, 64, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away Christmas Day, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1961, in Washington, D.C., to Ruth Jean (Fields) and George Edward Newman. Al attended Huntingtown Elementary, and Calvert Junior High School, and spent his younger years living between both North Carolina and...
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Theresa Graf, 88,

Theresa Graf, 88,

Theresa Graf, 88, of Capitol Heights passed away December 21, 2025. She was born October 2, 1937, in Budapest, Hungary to Imre Horvath and Julia Szent Marjai. Theresa was raised in Budapest and her family escaped during the Revolution in 1956, moving to Austria for a year before coming to the United States. Her...
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Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93,

Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93,

Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick, 93, of Charlotte Hall passed away December 20, 2025. He was born February 28, 1932, in Collier, PA to William and Annie (Manley) Fitzpatrick. Joe grew up in the Collier subdivision of Union Town, PA. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 and retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1968....
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Evia June Cox, 104,

Evia June Cox, 104,

Evia June Cox, 104, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on December 20, 2025 in Prince Frederick, MD. Evia June Cox, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 at the remarkable age of 104. June was born on June 21, 1921, in Indian Valley, Virginia to...
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Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83,

Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83,

Charlotte Ann (Francis) Rank, 83, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, following a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on October 6, 1942, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Charles Leo and Louise Katherine (Bender) Francis. Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband...
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Gail Robin Iannucci, 67,

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67,

Gail Robin Iannucci, 67, of Dunkirk passed away December 18, 2025. She was born February 3, 1958 in Washington, DC to Lee Clyde and Oney Evelyn (Phipps) Price. Gail grew up in Hillside, MD, just outside of Washington, DC and attended Suitland High School. She worked in data entry for the Food and Drug...
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Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35,

Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35,

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Brittney Ann Burnette-Bowman, 35, of Lusby Maryland who passed away at her home on December 14, 2025. Born on October 9, 1990 in Clinton, Maryland, she was the daughter of Tiffiny Jean Knight and Gary Michael Knight. Brittney was a devoted mother to...
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Cara Lee Naumoff, 62,

Cara Lee Naumoff, 62,

Cara Lee Naumoff, 62, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1962, in Prince George’s County to Janice Marie (Bell) and Harry Joseph Lohman. Cara grew up in Accokeek, Maryland, and attended Gwynn Park High School, graduating class of 1980. She then...
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Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80,

Irene “Renie” Breslin Krebs, 80, of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 at the Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater, MD. Renie was born on February 26, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. She earned her B.S. from Longwood College and later a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Renie enjoyed a fulfilling career helping people – she first started...
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Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee

Pamela Norris Lee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Washington, D.C., she grew up in College Park, MD, where she developed strong roots that stayed with her throughout her life. After marrying the...
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Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69,

Michael David “Mike” Hall, 69, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather, affectionately known to his family as “Pop Pop.” His greatest joy in life was his family and...
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Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75,

Dana Mary Jackson, 75, of Lusby, Maryland, and formerly of Bedford, Virginia, entered the Lord’s care on December 10, 2025. Dana was born on January 7, 1950, in Washington, DC to the late Benjamin Leroy Russell and Retha Eilleen Perry. She is survived by her devoted husband, Donald Jackson, and her beloved family: daughters...
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Waldorf Woman Arrested for Assault, Drug Paraphernalia, and Repeated Trespassing

Waldorf Woman Arrested for Assault, Drug Paraphernalia, and Repeated Trespassing

Joyce Marie Bayliss, 47, of Waldorf, has been charged in five separate criminal cases between March and December 2025, according to court records from the District Court of Maryland for Charles County. The charges involve allegations of assaulting a law enforcement officer, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, disorderly conduct, and repeated trespassing at...
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Washington, D.C. Man Charged in Calvert County for Identity Fraud During Traffic Stop

Washington, D.C. Man Charged in Calvert County for Identity Fraud During Traffic Stop

John Lee Onley, 29, of North East, Washington, D.C., is facing a criminal charge after allegedly attempting to avoid prosecution by providing false identification during a traffic stop in Calvert County. Onley is charged with one misdemeanor count of fraud to avoid prosecution by assuming another person’s identity, according to court records filed in...
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La Plata Man Charged with DUI, Cocaine Possession After Roadside Stop

La Plata Man Charged with DUI, Cocaine Possession After Roadside Stop

Willis Matthews Brooks, 44, of La Plata, has been charged with multiple driving and drug-related offenses following a roadside encounter with law enforcement on December 14, 2025, in Charles County. According to court documents, a Charles County Sheriff’s deputy responded to assist another officer who was helping a motorist with a flat tire along...
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FULL VIDEO: Police Investigating Wild Rollover Crash in Hollywood Caught on Video

FULL VIDEO: Police Investigating Wild Rollover Crash in Hollywood Caught on Video

On Friday, December 26, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to a residence in the 25000 block of Jones Wharf Road in Hollywood for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a rollover, entrapment, and a vehicle into a structure. 911 callers reported a vehicle had overturned into an...
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Maryland DNR Provides Guidance Concerning Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Maryland DNR Provides Guidance Concerning Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Early indicators suggest the coming months could be active for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds again this year. Avian influenza, often called “bird flu,” is an airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds. While once considered rare in Maryland, the virus is now being detected more commonly in the state’s...
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Don’t Trash The Tree! Recycle Live Christmas Trees at Calvert Convenience Centers Starting Today, December 26th

Don’t Trash The Tree! Recycle Live Christmas Trees at Calvert Convenience Centers Starting Today, December 26th

Calvert County residents are encouraged to recycle their live Christmas trees, wreaths and garland at county convenience centers at no charge, starting Friday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Starting Feb. 1, residents looking to recycle their trees must take them directly to the Appeal Landfill, where standard yard waste fees will apply....
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Two Transported to Trauma Centers After Vehicle Rear-Ends SUV, Causes Them to Flip Multiple Times in California

Two Transported to Trauma Centers After Vehicle Rear-Ends SUV, Causes Them to Flip Multiple Times in California

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, at approximately 10:21 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Airport Road in California, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover and entrapment. Police arrived on the scene within minutes of the motor vehicle collision occurring and found one Mazda...
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