Thomas Hughes Jarboe passed away August 5, 2026, with his wife and children by his side. Long before Tom raised a family, became known throughout his community or built a career as an International Trade & Export Compliance Professional, there was a little boy growing up on Rosecroft Road in St. Mary’s City, Maryland,...
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Joseph Robert Garrison, 75, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home. He was the son of David Milton Garrison, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Janin Garrison. Joseph was born on December 15th, 1950. He was the youngest of three and enjoyed many adventures growing up alongside his brother...
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Janet Sue Williams passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 18, 1949, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter H. Horn and Anna R. Redmond Horn. Janet was the proud owner and operator of J & J Custom Stitching, where she...
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Louise Ann Slaby, 87, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026. Louise was born on March 23, 1939, in Bairdford, Pennsylvania to the late John and Mary Hudak. She graduated from West Deer Township High School with honors and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Slippery Rock...
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On August 22, 2026, James Wilbur Thorne Jr., affectionately known as Jim, passed away unexpectedly. Jim was born on February 25, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late James Wilbur Thorne Sr. and Francis Josephine Thorne. After graduating from Surrattsville High School in 1968, he honorably served his country in the United States Army....
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Daniel Alan Walsh, Sr., 76, passed away on August 26, 2026. On January 9, 1950, Daniel was born in Washington, DC, to the late Frank and Doris Walsh. He was a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for his family. He spent more than 40 years behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer,...
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Jacqueline Inez Dyson passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. She was born on December 31, 1937, in Washington, DC, to the late William Francis Streater and Evelyn Elizabeth Streater. Jacqueline was predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard Wayne Dyson, and her sister, Kathy Anderson (Andy). She is survived by...
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Michael Roy Herbert, age 62, of Nanjemoy, MD, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1964, to Frances Wilkins and Fred Herbert. Mike will be fondly remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman, tractor and hot rod enthusiast, motorcyclist, campground proprietor, nudey mag connoisseur, lover of...
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Henry “Hank” Hermann Brodersen, 91, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2026. Born May 29th, 1935, to the late Max F. Brodersen and Luise Klara Strum Brodersen, Hank lived a life defined by service, generosity, humor, and dedication to family, friends, and community. Hank is survived by his...
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Margaret Ann Harding (91) passed away on August 18, 2026 at the Hospice House of Saint Mary’s. She was born on January 26, 1935 in Washington D.C. but moved to Saint Mary’s County at a young age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Leonard Harding, Jr., parents, Leonard and Margaret Guy...
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Andrew Francis Nicholson, 46, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on August 9, 2026. Born on December 30, 1979, in Leonardtown, Maryland, Andrew was a lifelong Southern Marylander who made his home in the Mechanicsville community. He was the son of Dennis L. Nicholson and Janet T. Knox. Andrew was a longtime employee of Papa...
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Ernest “Ernie” Henry Riess, 91, of Baden, MD, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2026. Ernie was born on May 21, 1935, the youngest son of the late Albert “Pop” and Gertrude Riess, on a small wedge of land in Baden, known as “Horsehead.” He grew up on the family farm, raising...
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James Phillip Howard, 72, of Tall Timbers, Maryland, passed away on August 15, 2026, after a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born on February 10, 1954, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Charles Phillip Howard and Myrtle Ellis Howard. Jimmy grew up in Suitland, Maryland, spending his weekends and...
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Agnes Delores “Aunt Lorsey” Kelley, 96, of Hollywood, MD was called to eternal rest after a joyous and fruitful life on August 8th, 2026. She was born on May 27th, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to the late Frank Smart of Clearwater, SC and Mary Laurine Chase of Lexington Park, MD. Delores attended Baltimore city...
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Christine Murray, affectionately known as “Chris” was born on October 1, 1962, to the late Elaine Wheeler and Randolph Stoddard, Sr. Christine transitioned peacefully to Eternal Life in Heaven on August 12, 2026. She was educated in DC Public School System and received her high school diploma from H.D. Woodson and obtained an Associate...
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Betty Jane Windsor of Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2026, surrounded by her husband Richard and family. Betty was born on January 16, 1947, to the late Charles J. Thomas and Grace M. Thomas of Baden, MD. Betty is survived by: her husband Richard P. Windsor; son Clifton G....
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Gregory Bronce Roper, a loving husband, father, brother and son, passed away on August 21st. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bronce and Nancy and brother Jeff. Greg is survived by his wife Pam, son Connor, and brother Gary, as well as several nieces and nephews. After graduating from high school, Greg...
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Mable Frances Zylich, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Frances was born on June 1, 1931, to Thomas Wolfery. On September 22, 1950, she married Bob Zylich and they raised four wonderful children. Throughout her career, Frances worked as an office manager...
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On Monday, August 31, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 26000 block of Friendship School Road in Mecahnicsville, for the reported traumatic injuries with helicopter activation. 911 callers reported a 19-year-old female was kicked in the jaw by a horse, with the teen being semi-conscious, bleeding...
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Walter Charles Webb, 69, of Huntingtown; Antwoine Demetric Webb, 47, of Huntingtown; and Brandon Alexander Webb, 44, of Port Republic, face numerous animal cruelty allegations following a July 31, 2026 investigation in Calvert County that authorities say uncovered dogs, birds and a turtle living in unsanitary conditions with inadequate water, shelter, space and veterinary...
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Stephen Michael Smith, 34, of Mechanicsville, is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault after authorities say an adult female victim suffered severe facial injuries, fractures and temporary vision loss during an alleged assault in Leonardtown on August 29, 2026. Smith remained held without bond following a bail review on August 31, 2026. According...
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On Monday, August 31, 2026, at 4:54 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the St. Mary’s Ryken High School for the reported overdose. The staff member called 911 reporting two 17-year-old males were conscious and alert with trouble breathing after taking an unknown substance. The caller advised it was believed...
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Release – Jennifer M. Dooren, NASA; Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....
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Detectives in Charles County assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of a Maryland father and son charged with illegally distributing more than a kilogram of fentanyl. What began as a local case in Waldorf quickly expanded into a larger, multi jurisdictional effort as our detectives uncovered...
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As students across Southern Maryland return to school, some high school juniors and seniors are jumpstarting their college careers at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) through the Early College program. For Julianna Conte, the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school made Early College an easy choice. Now in her second year, she plans...
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