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CONTENTS
LOCAL 3
COMMUNITY 12 LOCAL 4
Parents want to open new, private Catholic high school
FEATURE 17
PAX RIVER 19
EDUCATION 21
COVER 6 COMMUNITY 15
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 22 Tommy McKay, Cherry Price, and
Spring ridge Middle School students get new laptop bags.
David McKay open anew store in
Photo courtesy of Ceandra Scott,
California
SPORTS 23
“WHATEVER AMOUNT OF VACCINE WE
CALENDAR 24 RECEIVE WE ARE READY TO IMMEDIATELY
OBITS 26 DEPLOY AND GET IN THE ARMS OF
MARYLANDERS.”
LEGALS 29
GOV. LARRY HOGAN
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30 W E E K LY FO REC AST
FUN & GAMES 31
DO YOU FEEL
CRABBY WHEN
YOU GET YOUR
INSURANCE BILL
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cause the people in Charles County Leonardtown, MD 20650
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Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Local News 7
Passing Of Veteran
Emergency Responders
A Loss For St. Mary’s
DID YOU KNOW...
As of Feb 25th, 2021 Of
113,510
St. Mary’s County citizens**
114
Total COVID Deaths*
90
Roger Wayne Copsey Timothy Allen Ridgel
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Mary’s County lost three well were nursing Home residents
known members of local volunteer
fire and rescue departments last
month with the passing of Roger
Only
10
Wayne Copsey of Mechanicsville,
Timothy Allen Ridgell of St. Ini-
goes and Robert Stevie Lawrence
of Avenue.
All three died within days of COVID Deaths under the age of 70
each other in mid-February.
Workforce Board
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Releases Integrated Plan
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Available for Public Comment
The Southern Maryland Workforce with the State Comprehensive Plan, the
GREEN GIANT NELLIE STEVENS Development Board, a division of the goals and vision of the Southern Mary-
ARBORVITAE HOLLIE Tri-County Council for Southern Mary- land Workforce Development Board
land (TCCSMD), has posted its up- and in accordance with WIOA regula-
SPRING SAVINGS FROM dated WIOA Integrated plan for public
comment through March 31, 2021. It
tions. Through this plan, the Board will
propose innovative methods of training
THE GARDEN SHOP can be accessed at https://tccsmd.org/
wioa-integrated-plan/. Send comments
and serving the job seekers and busi-
nesses in the Southern Maryland area.
Espoma Holly-Tone Shredded Hardwood Espoma Bio-Tone GREENVIEW to malaw528@aol.com. This plan will be overseen by the Direc-
Mulch Preen Shaker Can The Workforce Innovation and Op- tor and utilized as a guide to evaluate the
portunity Act (WIOA) was signed into implementation and efficacy of specific
law on July 22, 2014 and became effec- strategies.
tive July 1, 2015. WIOA supersedes the The Southern Maryland Workforce
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and Development Board’s strategic vision for
5.6 lb amends the Adult Education and Fam- preparing an educated and skilled work-
18lb Bag Only ily Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, force inclusive of youth and individuals
3 cu. ft. Bag 4lb Bag and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and is with barriers to employment in order to
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$ 88 $
2250 designed to help youth, job seekers and support the local area economic growth
businesses. The Act requires each Local and economic self-sufficiency is to guide
NOW SCHEDULING Workforce Development Area to develop the Southern Maryland workforce deliv-
• Yearly Lawn Care • Spring Pruning • Cleanup and submit to the Governor a compre- er system in developing a skilled work-
• Mulching • Hardscape •Landscape Projects hensive four-year local plan, in partner- force that meets the needs of businesses
ship with the Chief Elected Officials. and strengthens the local economy. This
CALL TODAY for an ESTIMATE: 800-451-1427 The Southern Maryland Workforce plan demonstrates a strong partnership of
or visit WentworthNursery.com/Landscape Development Area, named JobSource funding streams, economic development
by the Southern Maryland Workforce leaders, chief elected officials, private
Development Board, is a three-county business leaders, and community-based
Local Workforce Development Area, in- organizations that will work together
Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick Oakville cluding Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s to build a talent pipeline that meets the
30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, 5 minutes North of Hollywood
Charlotte Hall, MD 41170 Oakville Road counties and is part of the American Job needs and expectations of business in the
Prince Frederick, MD
301-884-5292 410-535-3664 Mechanicsville, MD Center national network. coming years.
800-558-5292 866-535-3664 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427 The Southern Maryland Comprehen- Press Release from Tri-County Council
Spring Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5 Spring Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5, Closed Sundays sive Plan was completed in alignment for Southern Maryland
Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Local News 9
10 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021
Editor’s Note:
Possession-not Marijuana being on the
Assault- victim's prop- James Moore
On February erty. Moore
18, 2021, Dep. was arrested and charged with The above arrests are not an indication of
Walker re- Violate Protective Order. guilt or innocence as the cases have not been
sponded to the
45900 block of
Assault-
On February 18, 2021, Dep.
adjudicated.
Indian Way in Raley responded to the 21800
Attorney at Law
Investigation determined the victim
was receiving private music lessons at
the Music Education Academy (MEA),
located at 23127 Three Notch Road in
California. The lessons were provided
by Marty Eugene Airhart, age 66 of
California. The victim advised detec-
tives during the lessons Airhart had sex-
ually assaulted her on several occasions Marty Airhart
between 2019 and 2020. Anyone with information pertaining
On March 1, 2021, the findings of to this investigation is asked to contact
the investigation were presented to the Detective Melissa Green at (301) 475-
Grand Jury for St. Mary’s County, and 4200 extension 71996 or by email at
-Serious Personal Injury Cases- an arrest warrant was issued for Airhart.
On March 2, 2021, Airhart was arrested
Melissa.Green@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and
and charged with the following: contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333,
Sex Abuse of a Minor or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their mes-
LEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000 Rape Second Degree (5 counts) sage to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
Third Degree Sex Offense (5 counts)
TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493 Airhart was transported to the St.
the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are
eligible for an award of up to $1,000
Mary’s County Detention and Reha- for information about a crime in St.
bilitation Center in Leonardtown and Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
EMAIL: phild@dorseylaw.net remains incarcerated pending a bond indictment.
review.
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12 In Our Community The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times In Our Community 13
The greatest investment we can ever
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centers, & to those homeless
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Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times PAX River 19
Meal Distribution
exhibits that introduce the Chesapeake formation or to make your reservation.
Bay as an estuarine habitat and water- Press Release from Calvert Marine
shed. Learn the importance of water Museum.
Schedule Changes
St. Mary’s County Public
Schools Department of Food and
Nutrition Services announce
changes in the schedule for curb-
side meal distribution. Meals are
available for students ages 18
years and younger. Meals can be
tion for students, more support is
needed in our kitchens to prepare
meals for students who are on site.
Beginning the week of March 1,
curb-side meal distribution will
continue Monday, Wednesday,
and Fridays; however, the time is
Pet
OF THE WEEK
picked up from any school site
even if your student attends a dif-
changed to 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More information can also be MEET OPRAH
ferent school. Curb-side meals are found on the SMCPS home page
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22 Letters to the Editor The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021
Presence
The St. Mary's College of Mary-
land men's lacrosse team (1-0) trav-
eled to Virginia Wesleyan Univer-
sity to take on the Marlins (0-1) in
their 2021 season opener on Mon-
day (Mar. 1) evening. The Seahawks
trounced the Marlins and ran away
with a 19-2 victory. By Ronald N. Guy Jr. was palpable. It was another unnec-
St. Mary's College - 19, Virginia Contributing Writer essary reminder of life’s fragility.
Wesleyan - 2 less in the fourth. St. Mary's Col- A cruel twist altered the plan. Tiger and I grew up together - not
How It Happened lege took advantage of their extra This was to be a 700-word bleed literally, chronologically. Similar
• The Seahawks found the back of man opportunities in the final frame on Alex Smith’s decision to effec- dates of birth aside, we share little
the net in under two minutes when with three man-up goals. Hubbard, tively sever his tenuous Washing- in common beyond fatherhood and
Abe Hubbard recorded an unassist- Clemmer, and Brett Weiner fired ton Football Team tenure via a no- achy backs. Dude was winning ma-
ed score. From there, the Seahawks shots into the back of the cage dur- holds-barred interview with “GQ”. jors when I was trying to figure out
would never relinquish the lead. ing the man-up opportunities. In Smith, fresh off one of the greatest mortgages and personal finances.
Virginia Wesleyan responded at the addition, Cal Wilcox tallied a goal comebacks in sports history, sur- I’m thinking Woods has had as many
10:12 mark with a goal of their own while both squads were at even prisingly and uncharacteristically, mortgages as I’ve had eagles – zip-
to tie the game, 1-1. Next, St. Mary's strength. aired some dirty laundry. py. Still, he’s my g-g-generation…
College took control of the game Inside the Box Score Some of Smith’s words: “When I Generation X, while compara-
with four-straight scores to end the • Hubbard and Venanzi recorded decided to come back, I definitely tively small, is a blessed lot of sports
opening stanza. Dominic Venanzi, hat tricks in the contest. Hubbard threw a wrench in the team’s plans. fans. We have seen Wayne Gretzky,
Jack Brocato, Cameron Linger, and led the Seahawks offensively with They…didn’t want me to be a part Michael Jordan, Serena Williams
Hubbard scored during the run to five goals and two assists. Clemmer of it, didn’t want me to be on the and Tom Brady – all widely regard-
extend the Seahawk lead to 5-1. followed with two goals and three team…didn’t want to give me a ed as the GOATs in their respective
• St. Mary's College rode their assists, while Venanzi notched three chance.” Why Alex? Why? sports. Woods is on the list too and,
first quarter momentum into the goals and one assist. Fact: This writer has been criti- absent personal transgressions and
second with a six-goal run. On the • Brocato hustled for a team-high cal of the WFT and its many mis- debilitating injuries, he would have
other end of the field, the Seahawk four ground balls, while Antonio steps over the years. Organizational almost certainly ended all debate
defense clamped down on the Mar- Mastromanolis, Mitch Boudreau, apologist I am not. But Smith came about golf’s greatest.
lins and held them scoreless for the and Ethan Little tallied three ground off the top rope and used a foreign From prodigy, to legend, through
entire second frame. Venanzi (2), balls each. Defensively, Little led object here. injuries and personal failures, I
Hubbard, Ben Claffee, Jeremiah the Seahawks with two caused turn- More facts: Smith’s contract dic- have always rooted for Woods. The
Clemmer, and Luke McWright beat overs. DJ Walker, Kyrle Preis, and tated that he remain on Washing- shared generation and my selfish
the opposing goalkeeper for scores Ben Robertson all shared time in ton’s roster after his horrific No- want for greatness buoyed the sup-
in the quarter. goal this evening. Walker led the vember 2018 injury. In NFL math, port, but Woods’s primary appeal
• Jude Brown opened up the scor- Seahawks with six saves, while keeping him (his salary cap hit) was was the irritation he caused. The el-
ing in the third quarter with a goal Pries collected four and Robertson “cheaper” than cutting him (dead ephant in the room: Woods, a man
at the 12:42 mark. The Marlins fol- recorded one. Walker earned the cap hit). So there was no emotion. of color, dominated a white world.
lowed up the Seahawk goal with win in cage. His contract wed him to the team He was often coy about race and ret-
their final score of the game to • As a team, the Seahawks fin- and, in a way, enabled his comeback icent to champion social change (he
bring the score to 12-2 in favor of ished three-of-seven on extra man – an opportunity he wasn’t owed, is more Jordan than LeBron James),
the Seahawks. Two goals from Jack opportunities and held the Marlins but one he earned and that circum- but his dominance of the sport made
Gillogly and another from Hubbard scoreless on their two extra man stances and the team permitted. many uncomfortable – people who
wrapped up the third stanza with opportunities. It was just business – and the NFL needed to feel uncomfortable.
St. Mary's College holding a 15-2 Up Next for the Seahawks is a heartless one. In every walk of Fuzzy Zoeller’s racist remarks
advantage. • Mar. 7 at Lynchburg | 1 PM | life, employees come, employees go following Woods’s 1997 win at
• The Seahawk defense once again Shellenberger Field and organization’s move on – and The Masters are a searing memory.
shut out the Marlins in a quarter by Press Release from SMCM. sometimes it’s messy. Unfortu- Asked to comment, Zoeller called
holding Virginia Wesleyan score- nately, Smith’s pride overwhelmed Woods a “little boy” and quipped
prudence and it authored an unfor- this regarding the following year’s
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Community
St. Mary's Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
COVID-19 Vaccination Registra- the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Pot- Make a potted herb garden. Can This online cooking demonstration
tion Assistance for Adults 65+ March 4. use one large pot as long as plants are held on Wednesday, March 24 from
The Department of Aging & Hu- compatible OR can use three different 4-5 p.m. focuses on meal planning and
man Services is working with the St. Drums Alive Virtual Class pots. preparation of the most nutrient-dense
Mary’s County Health Department to Golden Beats stimulates people foods. Sherry will show you how to
offer assistance for adults ages 65+ in whether they are young or old, healthy Scattergories- it’s back with a new save time in the kitchen yet eat truly
scheduling their COVID-19 vaccina- or ill. When we drum and dance, day and time! healthy and nutritious meals. It’s a
tion. For more information, contact us we are having FUN! This in return Fridays March 12, 26; April 9, 23, 1 great class for those who want to find
at 301-475-4200, ext. 1049. releases endorphins and diminishes p.m. via Zoom joy in making healthy meals.
Are you in another eligible cat- negative feelings. The rhythmical pat- Candice and Shellie will again be In this class, we will make:
egory and under the age of 65? The St. terns of the drum increase synchro- hosting Scattergories two times a - Homemade Baked Granola for
Mary’s County Library is here to help! nization of brain wave activity which month but on 2nd and 4th Fridays at 1 breakfast
Contact them at 240-523-3340. in turn provides feelings of euphoria p.m. This game requires paper, pencil - Lunch: The BEST Salad with your
and improved mental awareness and and computer or smart phone to con- choice of homemade salad dressing:
Videos from Aging & Human self-acceptance. Golden Beats® is nect with us on ZOOM. The rules are Apple Cider Vinaigrette or Peanut
Services specially designed for the senior popu- easy, but the categories can be chal- Butter Vinaigrette
The Department of Aging & Hu- lation. Join Kathy Creswell, Program lenging. If you like thinking up things - For Dinner: Easy Chicken Picatta
man Services is proud to announce Specialist at Garvey Senior Activity that start with a specific letter while served over cauliflower pasta
our brand new Virtual Senior Activ- Center, for a six-week virtual class via competing against a timer and other -Q&A
ity Center and YouTube page! Go to Zoom. If you players, then this is for you! To get in Sherry’s years of experience teach-
https://www.stmarysmd.com/aging/ haven’t taken this class in person on the game, e-mail Candice.Nelson@ ing cooking classes are endless, and
virtual-senior-center/ or www.youtube. before, we recommend that you let the stmarysmd.com. She will e-mail you her background includes the following:
com, keyword SMC Aging & Human instructor know. Class will be held at the link on the morning of play. Play- - Hosted "Healthy Living " segments
Services, to see what we have for you! 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, March 10 ers will be admitted starting at 12:50 that included cooking demos on PBS
There are more videos coming soon! – April 14. The supplies required for p.m. so that the game can begin on television for 7 years
the class will be available to students time. - Written over 150 books including
Brain.e.ology via Zoom on loan for the 6 weeks with a refund- 50 cookbooks
Kathy Creswell, Program Specialist able deposit of $45, which covers lost Sign Up for the next Live Stream - Authored 2 healthy cookbooks
at Garvey Senior Activity Center, will or damaged items if not returned. Stu- Craft - Attended Culinary School at the
facilitate Brain.e.ology on Tuesdays, dents will be given a list of items and The March Loffler craft will be University of Montana
March 9-April 20 at 1:30 p.m. Los- where they can be purchased should Spring Branches. All you need for this Funding for this program is pro-
ing memory or cognitive ability is a they want to do so. Please call 301- project are a few small barren branch vided by the Maryland Department of
tremendous fear but there is growing 475-4200, ext.1062, with questions or ends or twigs that have fallen off a tree Aging Senior Center Operating Funds
evidence that cognitive ability can be to sign up for the class. There is a class in your yard, a sheet of tissue wrap- Grant. To register for the class, call
maintained or even improved to the size limit, so sign up early! ping paper (white, pink or yellow) and 301-475-4200, ext. 1080 and leave
end of life! some green painters tape. In just mo- your name, phone number and email
Brain-e-ology is designed to: Independent Project Club News ments you will turn those twigs into address.
• dispel the limiting myths of memo- Next Project Reveal Day is sched- stunning life-like budding branches.
ry loss and aging uled for Wednesday, March 10, 1-3 The fun takes place on Friday, March Loffler Book Club
• give participants a better under- p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity 19 at 10 a.m. Let’s do this together on Read the book The Guernsey Liter-
standing of how their brain works Center Zoom! E-mail Sheila.Graziano@st- ary and Potato Peel Pie Society by
• give participants the tools to incor- Work on a project at home between marysmd.com to register. Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Bar-
porate brain fitness activities into their now and March 9. Bring it to the rows. Discuss with us via Zoom on
daily lives Curbside Reveal Event on March 10. Cooking Demonstration via Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m. This book
• create open minds Contact Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd. Zoom! - Sherry’s Go-To Recipes for tells the charming story of the island
More than 90% of participants re- com to learn more about it. Here are Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner of Guernsey (A British island that is
port that they feel like they have more the new assignments: Eating healthy is easier than you located closer to France than England)
control over future memory loss after - Sewing Club- Something with think! If you want to improve your during the German Occupation, and of
taking this program! There is no fee Scraps- Use at least 3 different fabric eating habits and overall health with- a society as extraordinary as its name.
for this program. Class size is limited patterns- can be anything at all, large out renouncing tasty meals, you can Contact Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.
so register early. To make reservations or small. learn new cooking tips and recipes com to learn more.
call 301-475-4200, ext. 1080. Class - Garden Club- Three Herbs in a from Sherry to use in your own home.
supplies will be distributed curbside at
In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Elizabeth Robena McKay cago, IL, Justin Brasher of Pasadena, countries. a later date.
TX, William Keeton (Josephine) of Visitation and prayers will be held Condolences to the family may be
Keatley Valley Lee, MD, David Keatley (Ni- at St. George Catholic Church in Val- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
cole) of North East, MD, and Jessica ley Lee, MD on Thursday, March 4th Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
Elizabeth Ro- Keatley of Elkton, MD; great-grand- from 10:00am-10:30am with a Rosary neral Home, P.A.
bena McKay children: Trevor Price (Tianna), Joey being prayed at 10:30 am.
Keatley (96) Price, Odette Bokkers, Marin Keeton, Due to COVID restrictions, a pri- Genevieva Hannah Hill
died on the farm Jack Keatley, Tess Keatley, and Cath- vate family Mass and Burial will be-
where she was erine Keatley; as well as great-great- gin at 11:00am. Genevieva
born in Valley grandchildren: Kiara Price-Poole and The family requests that you re- Hannah Hill,
Lee, MD on Feb- Alanah Price-Poole. Robena was also member Robena in your prayers. They 90, of Loveville,
ruary 27, 2021. happy to include Lisa’s “extra” chil- hope to have a public Memorial Mass MD passed away
Born on Janu- dren: Cindy Peck O’Connor (John) for her at a later date. on February 21,
ary 9, 1925, Robena was the daughter and Page Peck Anderson (Marvin), In lieu of flowers, donations may be 2021 at Solo-
of the late Joseph Roland McKay and as well as grandchildren Alex, Brett, sent to St. George Catholic Church or mons Nursing
Mary Beatrice Goldsborough McKay. Katharine, Stefan, and Susanne; and Second District Volunteer Fire De- Center in Solo-
She was the wife of Paul William Jen- great-grandchildren Ryan, Will, Rosa- partment in Valley Lee, MD. Condo- mons, MD.
kins Keatley whom she married on lie, Kellan and Rylee. She is also sur- lences may be made to the family at She was born
May 22, 1948 at Holy Face Church in vived by her sister-in-law, Mollie Rea www.mgfh.com. on September 7, 1930 in Newburg,
Great Mills, MD. He preceded her in McKay and beloved nieces and neph- Arrangements provided by the Mat- MD to the late Quincy Andrew Swann
death on August 1, 1991. Two sons, ews and their families. tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. and Ruth Margaret Welch Swann.
Millard Filmore Keatley (Jo), and Har- Robena attended St. Mary’s Acad- & Crematory Leonardtown, MD. On December 26, 1966, Jenny mar-
vey Francis Keatley and two brothers, emy and obtained an RN degree from ried her loving husband, George Earl
Roland Reese McKay and Benjamin Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Hill at the Naval Base, Indian Head,
Gilbert McKay also preceded her in Mrs. Keatley moved with her family Junior Milton Berry MD. Together they celebrated over
death. from Wilmington, DE to Rockville, 55 dedicated and wonderful years of
Mrs. Keatley is survived by her MD, and then to Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Junior Mil- marriage. She was employed for many
daughters, Lisa Keatley Brasher (part- where she lived for 24 years. After ton Berry, 74 of years as a bookbinder for Automated
ner Ward Peck) of Jacksonville, FL retiring, she and her husband moved Great Mills, MD Graphics until her retirement in 2008.
and Paula Keatley Keeton (Pres) of back to Valley Lee, MD where she has was suddenly She had beautiful flower gardens,
Valley Lee, MD: grandchildren: Wil- resided until her death. Robena Keat- called home to which she kept manicured. She was a
liam Price (Kirsten), of Aurora, CO, ley was well loved by all who knew be with the Lord delicious cook, which many special-
Caitlin Keeton of Boston, MA, Rachel her. She was an avid gardener and vol- on Wednesday, ties including her scrumptious maca-
Keeton (Tom Bokkers) of Rotterdam, unteer. She enjoyed traveling and had February 17, roni and cheese, potato salad and pork
the Netherlands, Alex Brasher of Chi- visited all 50 states and many foreign 2021 at his home roasts. She and her husband were beau-
in Great Mills. tiful dancers and won several dance
He was born on April 24, 1946 in competitions in their day She had an
Compton, MD to the late Benjamin affinity for the water and enjoyed va-
Berry and Annie Mae Berry of Holly- cations to Myrtle Beach. She and her
wood, MD. Junior was educated in the husband bought a campsite in Freder-
St. Mary’s County Public School Sys- icksburg, MD in the Wilderness where
tem. He was employed with Walmart they made many wonderful memories.
Corporation traveling the world as a She enjoyed visiting her family and
cement finisher for many years. spending time with them. She was a
Junior knew that life was about loving and devoted, wife, mother, sis-
being happy, and found great joy in ter, grandmother and friend to many.
watching the Dallas Cowboys football She was proud to say that they had five
team play. He also enjoyed fishing, generations when her only great-great
hunting, gardening, and working on granddaughter was born.
vehicles. In addition to her beloved husband,
Junior leaves to cherish memories, Jenny is also survived by her chil-
his loving wife of 32 years Cynthia dren: Barbara Jean Miller (Arthur)
Berry of Great Mills, MD, Larry of Brandywine, MD, Alice Victoria
Hebb of Nevada, Joseph Hebb of Sams of Lexington Park, MD, Brenda
Great Mills, MD, Katherine Robin- Lee Syndor of Redding, PA, and Janet
son of Piney Point, MD, Reggie Berry Lynn Clark of Waldorf, MD; her sib-
of Great Mills, MD and James Berry lings: Irene Ruth Pilkerton of Waldorf,
(Victoria) of Great Mills, MD and his MD, Hazel Mary Olive of Warsaw,
13 grandchildren. VA, Walter Allen Swann (Sissy) of
Junior also leaves to cherish his lov- Issue, MD, Thomas Milton Swann of
ing siblings, George Stewart (Mary), Cobb Island, MD; 13 grandchildren;
Barbara Butler (Michael), Henrietta 31 great grandchildren; and one great-
Stewart, Carrie Berry, and two God- great grandchild. In addition to her
daughters Tracy Hebb Dorsey and parents she is also preceded in death
Juanita Berry. by her daughter, Joyce Wathen and her
Junior was preceded in death by his siblings, Eleanor Grizni, Delree M.
father Benjamin Berry, his sister Mary Gamble and Vernon Swann.
Berry, and his brother James Berry. All services will be private.
The family will receive friends for Condolences to the family may be
Junior’s Life Celebration on Thurs- made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
day, March 4, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service neral Home, P.A.
at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend
Henry E. Briscoe. Interment will be
held at Charles Memorial Gardens at
Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Obituaries 27
Grady Aary Ramey cil of St. Mary’s – https://literacysmc. The family will receive friends for Wendy Crecelius of Lewisberry, Pa.
org. You may give electronically Lorren’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Eight (8) grandchildren, Christopher
Grady Aary through their website, or by sending a March 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until Crecelius and fiancé Michelle Daly,
Ramey, 82, of check to The Literacy Council of St. 3:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at Ryan Crecelius and wife Lindsey
Mechanicsville, Mary’s, c/o Lexington Park Library, 3:00 p.m. all at Grace Chapel Minis- Crecelius, Daniel Crecelius, Lauren
MD, passed 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, tries, 39245 Chaptico Road, Mechan- Hill, Courtney Hill, Austin Crecelius,
away with fam- MD 20653. icsville, MD 20659. Interment will be Amanda Crecelius and Peyton Crece-
ily at his side Condolences may also be made to held privately. lius and eight (8) great grandchildren.
at MedStar St. the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral. Condolences to the family may be Two (2) sisters: Mildred Giusti of Clif-
Mary’s Hospital com. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. ton NJ, Angie Lonni, Fort Meyers, FL.
in Leonardtown, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- In lieu of flowers, donations can
MD on February neral Home & Crematory, P.A., Char- neral Home & Crematory, P.A. be made in Sarah Crecelius name to:
14, 2021. He was born on August 27, lotte Hall. Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900
1938 to the late Bert and Carrie Ramey Sarah Crecelius Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
in Walhalla, South Carolina. Grady Lorren Dale Leadmon or St. Jude Children’s Research Hos-
was one (1) of four (4) children. Sarah Crece- pital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
Grady was a firm believer in educa- Lorren Dale lius, 92, of Great TN 38105. Immaculate Heart of Mary
tion and made great strides in educat- Leadmon, Sr., Mills, Md passed Catholic Church; 22375 Three Notch
ing himself through adult education 70, of Hol- away peacefully Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Lust-
classes. He worked diligently making lywood, MD on Sunday, Feb- garten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation;
great progress. Growing up very poor passed away ruary 21, 2021 at 415 Crossways Park D, Woodbury,
and having very little, he was pas- peacefully on her home. She NY 11797 and Hospice of St. Mary’s;
sionate about helping others in need, Friday, February was surrounded 44724 Hospice Ln, Callaway, MD
giving clothes, coats, bicycles, cash, 12, 2021 at Med- by her husband 20620
whatever was needed. Grady was a Star St. Mary’s Alden (Chris) and family. Sarah was Services will be livestreamed on the
quiet man with a huge heart. Hospital, Leonardtown, MD after a born in Passaic, NJ to the late Rocco Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
On December 27, 1956, Grady mar- brief illness. He was born on Octo- and Racheal Scucci. Sarah has been Church website.
ried Patricia (Keller) Ramey and to- ber 4, 1950 in Front Royal, VA, to the married to her loving husband Alden F Condolences to the family may be
gether they shared 64 years of mar- late Mars D. Leadmon and Minnie M. Crecelius for 66 years. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
riage. Grady worked hard from a very Leadmon. Upon completing High School Sar- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
young age to support his family as a In 1971, Lorren was hired by the ah pursued a career in nursing. She neral Home, P.A.
lumber sawyer, working for various M.P.D.C. He worked there for thirty- worked for a family practice in New
lumber companies throughout the four and a half (34 ½) years, retiring in Jersey and continued that path at the James "Jimmy" Leonard
area. He was proud of his work and 2004 as a Homicide Detective Grade hospital on NAS Patuxent River Naval
had a strong work ethic. He retired in 1. He went on to work for A.T.F. until Base on the OBGYN unit. Upon re- Alvey
2000 and was thrilled to spend more 2016. tirement she donated countless hours
Lorren married his best friend and to a variety of organizations, mostly James "Jim-
time with his five (5) grandchildren
the love of his life, Terry, on a beautiful doing volunteer work at her church my" Leonard
and his three (3) great-grandchildren.
spring day, May 4, 1985. Together they Immaculate Heart of Mary where she Alvey, 88, of
Grady loved being outside in the
spent over thirty-eight (38) wonderful started up their food pantry. She was Mechanicsville,
great outdoors. He could often be
years of marriage. Their love was in- also lucky enough to work on the set MD, died on
found fishing, in his garden, tending to
spirational and their devotion to each for the movie “Picnic” starring Kim February 20,
his yard, or tinkering with some proj-
other enviable. Lorren loved his bride Novele and William Holden. 2021 at Doc-
ect around the house. He found joy in
above all and doted upon her. She was The most important thing to Sarah tors Community
staying busy and being with his fam-
his perfect match in every way. was being around her family. She Hospital in Lan-
ily. Grady will be greatly missed by
An avid outdoorsman, Lorren en- greatly enjoyed when the whole fam- ham, MD.
his friends and family.
joyed cruising cross country on his ily would gather for the holidays, Jimmy was born July 12, 1932 to the
Grady is survived by his wife Patri-
motorcycle with Terry on her own spending time together….her family late Leonard Bartholomew and Mary
cia (Keller) Ramey of Mechanicsville,
bike. It was not uncommon for them knew when you came to her house you Gertrude (Tippett) Alvey. He was the
MD; his daughters Loretta A. (Ramey)
to call their kids from another state. would be greeted with a warm smile oldest of eleven (11) children.
Graves of Mechanicsville, MD; and
He was a fan of ice fishing, the cold and wonderful food, especially her au- Jimmy attended Margaret Brent
Barbara L. (Ramey) Shawyer (Kenny)
never bothered him and the challenge thentic Italian dishes and desserts like High School. He worked at Norman
of Huntingtown, MD; his daughters-
was relaxing. A wonderful father, he her chocolate pie and German choco- Turkey Farm and Burch Oil for 34
in-law Carol Ramey Ludka and Fran-
adored his children, grandchildren late cake. She loved to make a table- years until his retirement in 1994. He
nie Hammett; his grandchildren Mela-
and great-grandchildren. He could cloth or a blanket for different family enjoyed fishing, crabbing, crafting,
nie Graves, Jeremy Graves (Krystal)
be found laughing with the kids and members for different occasions, such playing with his dogs and working in
and Shawn Ramey (Chelsea), Ashley
telling stories that will live on for as a birth or a holiday theme. his yard.
Shawyer and Cali Shawyer; great-
generations. Sarah was a regularly active person Jimmy married Ruth Rosella Al-
grandchildren Shawn Ramey, Carter
Whether you knew him as Lorren, to the very end. She enjoyed planning vey (Thorne) on November 28, 1974
Graves, and Isabella Ramey, along
Dad, Grandpaw, brother or friend you various trips with friends, especial- in Leonardtown, MD. Together they
with many other extended family
know how much he cared for you. A ly cruises. She loved going on these spent almost thirty-four (34) years of
members.
man’s legacy is only as strong as the trips and seeing and enjoying what marriage before Ruth’s passing Sep-
He is preceded in death by both of
memories left behind, in Lorren’s the world had to offer. She enjoyed tember 11, 2013.
his parents, Bert Ramey and Carrie
book of life he will be remembered as her 80th birthday trip with the family Jimmy is now in the hands of God
(Chappel) Ramey; his sons G. Carl Ra-
a strong, kind, loving man of strong to Nashville, TN. Her most favorite and reunited with wife, Ruth. Togeth-
mey and Steven D. Ramey; his broth-
Christian principles. cruise was for her 90th birthday with er, they are smiling down from heaven
ers Roy Ramey, DeWitt Ramey, and
Lorren is survived by his loving wife, her family. She was the rock of her and living in the hearts and memo-
his sister Ella Mae (Ramey) Nicholson.
Terry Lee Leadmon who he always family and supported everyone in so ries of their many friends and family.
An Open House for friends to visit
called his “Darling Bride”; children, many ways. Nothing made him prouder than being
with the family will be held at Grady’s
Lorren Dale Leadmon, Jr. and Kiela She is survived by her husband of a father to all six (6) children, and be-
home in Mechanicsville on Saturday,
Christine Proctor; seven (7) grand- 66 Years, Alden F Crecelius of Great ing a grandfather to all fourteen (14)
March 6, 2021, from 1:30 pm – 3:30
children; three (3) great-grandchildren Mills, MD; Her children: Dennis grandchildren. He will be missed by
pm. Please remember the COVID-19
and siblings, Jeffrey E. Leadmon, Pa- Crecelius and wife Dottie Meinhardt many but his legacy will continue to
protocols during your visit.
tricia S. Snyder and Gina Stoutenburg. Crecelius of Baden, MD; Paulette Hill shine through the many generations to
In lieu of flowers, the family asks
He is preceded in death by his parents and husband Steve Hlafka of Elders- come.
that you donate to The Literacy Coun-
and brother, Mark Leadmon. burg, MD; Wayne Crecelius and wife Jimmy is survived by his sons; Rog-
28 Obituaries The County Times Thursday, March 4, 2021
INSURANCE
COMPANIES AND YOUR er D. Alvey of Cameron, NC, Robert Joan Gallehr Winslow
BENEFICIARIES
A. Alvey of Bristol, NH; his step-
son, Ronald R. Wood, Sr. of Hudson, "I had a great
FL and his step-daughter, Janet M. life. Had eight
(Wood) Gardner of Mechanicsville, great children, a
Contributing Writer: MD; sister, Linda Summers of La great husband...
Lynda J. Striegel Plata, MD; and brothers, Lee Alvey of I don't think any-
Afton, TN, Larry Alvey of Mechanic- one could have
Many people purchase life insur- the beneficiary’s written request sville, MD and Wayne Alvey of Hol- had a better life."
ance to provide cash to their loved for death benefits, seek the advice lywood, MD. Joan Winslow
ones when they die. They pay pre- of an attorney. In the vast majority Jimmy is preceded in death by both The incredible
miums for years on these policies of cases, there is no excuse for un- of his parents, Leonard Bartholomew life of Joan Gallehr Winslow conclud-
and fully expect that their ben- reasonable delays in paying death Alvey and Mary Gertrude (Tippett) ed on January 26, 2021. Although her
eficiaries will receive the payouts benefits. Alvey; wife; Ruth Rosella Alvey; son, roots were in New York, she created a
on these policies promptly. Press It gets worse. In a whole life in- James Francis Alvey; step-son, Wil- full life and home in Mechanicsville,
reports have highlighted insurance surance policy, the customer builds liam R. Wood, sisters, Hazel Sum- Maryland. She effortlessly juggled
companies for delaying or not pay- up a cash value to the policy. This mers, Irene Strickland, Bessie Profitt, many roles throughout her life, includ-
ing death benefits to beneficiaries. is like a savings account. Consum- Helen Stoneman, and brothers, Johnny ing wife, mother, grandmother, great-
After all, the longer the insurance ers can borrow money from their Alvey and Bobby Alvey. grandmother, writer, journalist, artist,
company takes to pay out death policies and beneficiaries get the All services at this time are private. performer, musician, and teacher.
benefits, the more money they death payouts and built up sav- Interment will be held at Queen of She lived an unconventional life.
make from investing the cash. ings in a policy when the insured Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD After being told she had to marry a
How can this happen? Easily. If person dies. Here is the prob- 20659. Catholic and couldn't have children,
you have designated a beneficiary lem. The insurance company can In lieu of flowers, donations may be she married a wonderful Methodist
for your life insurance policy and deduct the cost of the premiums made to the American Cancer Society. man and had 8 healthy children. She
have not told that beneficiary they for these whole life policies from Condolences to the family may be made her home filled with love and
will receive a death benefit payout the savings account in the policy. made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com painted it top to bottom in snowmen,
when you die, insurance compa- When someone dies, if the insur- All arrangements have been made at butterflies, and penguins, even adding
nies take the position that they are ance company is not notified (or the Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crema- a yellow brick road in the yard. Every-
under no obligation to go looking claims they are not notified), the tory, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. one knew the door was always open to
for your beneficiary. The benefi- insurance company can use all the anyone who needed a place to stay, an
ciary must contact the insurance savings in the policy to continue to Becky Lynn Gould ear to listen, or just a hug.
company with a copy of your death pay premiums even though the in- She made a name for herself and her
Becky Lynn family throughout Southern Maryland.
certificate to obtain the payout. sured has died. The entire value of
Gould (Obney), There were a variety of music shows
So, not telling a beneficiary that the policy can be depleted to zero
39, of Scotland, she performed at, including the Port
they are a beneficiary and that, to if the insurance company is not
MD passed away Tobacco Theater, the Mechanicsville
obtain a payout, they must take ac- formally notified of the insured’s
on February 20, Fire Department, jousting tourna-
tion to advise the insurance com- death. Again, the only way to avoid
2021 at her home. ments, and various high schools. She
pany of your death, defeats the this is to advise the insurance com-
She was born wrote articles for the Tide, Beacon,
purpose of having life insurance. pany in writing (by certified mail,
on December and Enterprise. At Mother Catherine
What should you do to protect your return receipt requested) that the
29, 1981 to the Spaulding School, she taught music,
beneficiaries? insured has died and death benefits
late Jeffrey Ross art, and shared a religious library.
Step 1: GET a copy of your ben- are claimed by a beneficiary.
Obney Sr. and Judy Ann Courtney Most notably, she would tour around
eficiary designation from your life Beneficiary designations are
in Bradenton, Florida. Becky gradu- with her husband and children as the
insurance company. While you are important and change over time.
ated from Great Mills High School in Winslow Family Band.
doing that, take a look at whom you Keep your beneficiary designa-
1999. After pursuing an education in She also lived a life abounding in
have designated as a beneficiary tions up to date. So many people
paralegal studies, she went on to work faith. She went to church every Satur-
and make sure it’s what you want. forget the names of those they have
for Attorney Bryan Dugan for several day and Sunday, and for decades she
It is easy to change a beneficiary. designated as beneficiaries—from
years. On October 8, 2011 she married played the organ for mass. Our Lady of
Every insurance company will parents, now deceased, to ex-
Ryan Gould at Greenwell State Park in the Wayside, St. Joseph's in Morganza,
send you a change of beneficiary spouses. Once you have updated
Hollywood, Maryland. Her husband and St. John's in Hollywood were three
form but you have to ask for it. the names of your beneficiaries,
passed away after 8 years of marriage of her favorite churches.
Step 2: TELL your beneficiary tell your beneficiaries that they
in May 2020. She has three beautiful It is most fitting that this angel's last
that they are the designated ben- have been named by you to receive
children with whom she enjoyed do- words were the Lord's Prayer "Our
eficiary for your life insurance death benefits and tell them what
ing crafts, visiting the beach and just Father…"
policy. Give them the name of the they need to do to collect those
spending time together. Her life was filled with the love of a
life insurance company, their ad- benefits. Finally, put all your
She is survived by her children, husband of 63 years, George Winslow;
dress, and a copy of the beneficia- beneficiary forms with instruc-
Lily Anna Lonkert, Adalynn Cecilia 8 children, Ginger Hammer, Patricia
ry designation. tions for your beneficiaries in a
Gould, Patrick Thomas Gould; her Moreland, Bill Winslow, Phillip Win-
Step 3: ADVISE the Benefi- safe place with your will, trust and
mother, Judy Ann Courtney; her sib- slow, Kathy Winslow, Anita "Peanut"
ciary that, upon your death, they other important documents. Don’t
lings; Elizabeth Smailes (CJ), Blaire Winslow, Robert Winslow, and David
must send a written request to the have a will, trust, power of attor-
Obney, Brooke Obney, and Jeffrey Ob- Winslow; 3 siblings, Richard Gallehr,
insurance company for the death ney or living will? Get these criti-
ney Jr.; her niece and nephews, Mav- Barbara Slank, and Donald Gallehr; 10
benefit, including a copy of your cal documents to protect yourself
erick Smailes, Ellie Mae Smailes, and grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren,
death certificate, along with a copy and your loved ones.
Mason Davis. Besides her husband she many extended and in-law family
of the beneficiary designation and Join me for a discussion about
was preceded in death by her father, member, and countless people she wel-
proof (through a picture ID) that estate planning on the third
Jeffrey Ross Obney Sr. comed into the family.
they are the beneficiary you have Wednesday of each month at 11am
At this time, all services will be The family will be having a private
named. Send this by certified mail, at our office 8906 Bay Avenue in
private. service. Arrangements by Briscoe-
return receipt requested so you North Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to
Condolences to the family may be Tonic Funeral Home. Please visit the
have proof you have advised the reserve your seat or call to set up
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. funeral home website to leave messag-
company. an appointment for a free consulta-
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu- es and condolences.
Step 4: If the insurance com- tion. Looking forward to meeting
neral Home, P.A.
pany does not respond promptly to you.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 The County Times Legals 29
Legal Notices
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SAINT MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND
CASE NO: C18CV20-000268
Legal Notice
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator
SERVE: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
27160 BARTON ST
MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659
AND Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned 17 years on
the property of: Steven and Grace Leopold at 14265 Riverside Drive, Scotland, MD
CHARLES K CUSIC, JR, REMAINDERMAN 20687.
SERVE: 24926 SOTTERLY RD The vessel is described as a 12-foot Montgomery Ward & Co. Sea King Aluminum
HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636 boat, Model 6050226 from the 1970’s.
AND Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article if this vessel is not claimed and
JAMES K CUSIC REMAINDERMAN removed from the above property within 30 days of this notice.
LOT 32 & P/O 31; BLK A; SEC 2 PLAT 21/244; SAINT MARY’S BEACH
and assessed to CHARLES K CUSIC and MARY C CUSIC, also known 27160
BARTON ST, Tax Account No. 06-021115 on the Tax Roll of the Director of
Treasury
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