U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

Clifford O Mickelson Born: November 18, 1946 in Morris, IL Died: March 6, 2026 in Montgomery, IL Clifford O. Mickelson, age 79, of Montgomery, Illinois, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. Born on November 18, 1946 in Morris Illinois to Oluf & Olive (Olson) Mickelson. Clifford...

ALARKA - James Ed Smith, 89, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was the son of the late Wheeler and Ruby Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Smith; and son Dennis Smith. He is survived by his son David (Deloris) Smith; grandchildren, Crystal Smith of Sylva, Courtney (Zachary)...

CHEROKEE - Thursday, March 12, 2026, we lost a legend in his own right. Rick Bradley passed away in Trinity, Alabama where he has resided for the last 15+ years. Born Feb 10, 1953, to the late Alvin and Melba Bradley of Buncombe County, Rick was their third child but, in all honesty, he was his...

Robert Clifford Mason, 78, of Millwood, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina. A Funeral Service will be 2 P.M. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville. Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral...

Michael Paul Harter Mar 15, 2026 Angola - Michael Paul Harter, 46 years of Angola, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Michael was born November 14, 1979, in Angola, Indiana, the son of Josie Harter. He was a 1998 graduate of Angola High School, and later earned his...

Dale Richard Golombisky Evart, Michigan 04/20/1931 - 03/08/2026 Dale Richard Golombisky, age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Reed City Fields Assisted Living & Memory Care. Dale was born on April 20, 1931, in Evart, Michigan to Henry and Ora (Rich) Golombisky. He was a man of...

Cheryl Stone Ilderton passed away on Saturday, March 14, following a brief and courageous battle with Bulbar ALS. She was taken from us far too soon. While we mourn her loss deeply, we choose to remember not the illness, but the remarkable life she lived. Cheryl was known for her quiet strength,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce that James F. "Jim" Watson, 93, of Middletown, MD passed away on March 11, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on August 28, 1932 in Kellettville, PA, Jim lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faith, education and a love of sports. Jim was...

William John "Bill" Millar, 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, peacefully went home to Jesus March 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born January 28, 1950, in Philadelphia PA, to the late William Sr. and Elizabeth Millar. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He married the love...

Stanley Fred Lofton Sr. was born on October 18, 1934, in Lake City, Florida, as the seventh of nine children of th late Henry and Beatrice Fleming Lofton. Raised in a large and loving family rooted in faith, hard work, and community, he learned early the values that would guide his life: service...

Donald A. ‘Sarge’ Henry III, 83, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 3, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, to Donald A. and Patricia Shesler Henry Jr. He married Sandra Kay Gagliano on February 25, 1967, at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Don...

A legacy of generosity and adventure April 22, 1931 - January 24, 2026 Charles Paul Graceffo, aged 94, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 attended to by his loving family. Charles lived a full life marked by his dedication to learning, helping others through his medical practice and...

I, Michael Frank Butkus, reached my expiration date on March 7, 2026. I expired due to running out of life with complications from matters of the heart and fair wear and tear. I was born on May 26, 1946, to Anton and Freda Margaret Critchley Butkus in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was raised there,...

James H. Murray Sr. passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Daniel D Purcell Funeral Home.

Geraldine (Geri) Carol Bodnar, Age-85 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte on Wednesday March 11, 2026. Geri was born on September 20th, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan and was a graduate of Wayne Memorial High School in 1958. Geri was an Army Veteran and served in the...

BRYSON CITY - Gordon Thomas, 87, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born in Forney Creek, to Columbus Lamar Thomas and Mary Ann (Maynor) Thomas. Gordon served in the US Army. He worked at grocery stores for a number of years as well in road construction at APAC Inc....

Dorothy Nell Canter Graham passed away quietly in her sleep at home on March 13, 2026, at the age of 102. Born May 14, 1923, in Lynnville, to the late Ella Pittman Canter and Clint Canter, Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Cuba High School. After high school, Dorothy moved to Detroit, Michigan, to...

Carlton Edward Simmons Charleston — Carlton Edward Simmons, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Judy Bischoff Simmons, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 15, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel at 11:00...

Goldie Ruth Kelley Mynatt March 20, 1932-March 14, 2026 Goldie Ruth Kelley Mynatt of LaGrange, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, just short of her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Morgan Harris Mynatt, son-in-law Floyd Moser, parents William James and Goldie...

William Roddy Bell passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Zapata Funeral Home - Spur.

Theodore Labiner, 94, passed away on January 2, 2026 in New York City, one day after watching his beloved Hoosiers in their first-ever Rose Bowl victory. He was remembered by family and friends later in January as Indiana University won the College Football Playoff National Championship. Born in...

Susan C. Grelle October 26, 1937 ~ March 16, 2026 Susan “Susie” C. Grelle, 87, passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2026. Susie was born at Fort D.A. Russell in Marfa, Texas, on October 26, 1937, to Stuart Francis Crawford and Lahoma Payne Crawford. Growing up her family was stationed at many...

James L. Howard passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Spaulding Funeral Home & Crematory.

Philip Leonard Crimboli, 94, of Greensburg passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Anne’s Nursing Home. He was born October 25, 1931 at home in South Greensburg, first child of the late Eugenio and Paolina (Pistolesi) Ciarimboli. Phil was a retired mechanic/small business owner and owned...

For all who knew him, Glen Howse lived life on his own terms. He was the captain of his own ship, literally and figuratively, with a Coast Guard captain’s license and a take-charge personality on sea and land. He possessed a legendary work ethic tackling tasks great and small, whether...

Phillip F. Moore Nov 27, 1934 - Mar 16, 2026 Phillip F. Moore, age 91, longtime resident of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Phillip is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine Moore (nee Hack); 3 children: Robert Moore of Santa Claus, IN, Susan Moore of Hobart, IN,...

John Stuart Mar 16, 2026 Angola - John Wayne Stuart, age 76 of Angola, Indiana, passed away early Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at his home with his family at his side. He was born January 21, 1950, in Sturgis, Michigan, son of Paul Wayne and Phyllis Rose (Mast) Stuart. John resided in Angola...

Hoffman, Joseph May 11, 1936 - March 10, 2026 Joseph "Joe" William Hoffmann, 89, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away March 10, 2026. He was born May 11, 1936, in Carondelet, Missouri, the son of the late Wilbur Hoffmann and Beulah (Meissert) Hoffmann. Joe was proud of his St. Louis heritage,...

John Lovell, 80, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away on March 10, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital and journeyed to his heavenly home. He was intelligent, well read, athletic, generous, loving and philanthropic. John was active at both Taylor Chapel and Good Shepherd Methodist churches. John was born on...

Richard (Dick) Murphy passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Rudolph Lionel Williams, (Big Slats), was born on July 26, 1939, to Cary and Lucille Brown, being the only boy of 6, whom all preceded him in death. Slats/Rudy accepted the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at an early age. Slats received his education in the Indianapolis Public School systems after...

SSG Rubin Dee Myers, US Army (Ret.), 82, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his Palatka residence. Born in Brady, Texas, Rubin gave honorable military service in the US Army rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his retirement after 26 years of active duty, he continued to serve in...

Steven Scott Thel, 71, of Princeton Junction passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home. He was predeceased by his parents Albert John and Ruth Muriel (McAvoy) Thel, and brother Thomas Thel. Steven is survived by his loving wife Patricia M. Thel, three children Elizabeth Lee Thel, Thomas Hayes...

LeRoy E. “Willie” Sutton, 90, formerly of Lower Saucon Township and most recently of DuBois, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at DuBois Village. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Homer) Sutton, who died December 2, 2022. Born in Lower Saucon Township on May 22, 1935, he was...

RATLIFF, WILLIAM O. “BILL”, passed away on March 16, 2026, at 85 years of age. Bill was the loving husband of the late Wilma J. (née Thomas) Ratliff; devoted father of Derek Ratliff, Shannon (Doug) Taylor, and the late Brian Ratliff; and proud grandfather of Dustin, Morgan, and Kaleb. He was the...

George A Ford born 3-1-1954 in Salem, Ohio to the late Warren and Marie Ford passed away peacefully at home on 3-13-2026 surrounded by his loved ones George was a proud Army veteran serving from 1971-1974 to which he said being an MP was the best job he ever had. He loved riding Harleys with his...

William Henry Gill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. His life was marked by devotion — to his family, his faith, his country, and the many communities he touched with his kindness and steady presence. Bill was married to the love...

Cecil Roy Walker, born in Scottsboro, Alabama, was the youngest of five children born to Reverend Tillmon and Lucy Walker. Raised in a faith-centered home as the son of a Baptist minister, Cecil developed a strong spiritual foundation at an early age that guided him throughout his life. Following...

John Ray “Jack” Stantz, 78, of Navarre, passed away quietly, late Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026. Born in Massillon, August 30, 1947, a son to the late Jack M. and Norma J. (Smith) Stantz, Jack graduated from Fairless High School with the Class of 1965. He served honorably in the United States...

Arden Donald Wilkins, 74 of Webster Springs passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg. He was born July 26, 1951 in Buckhannon to the late Rolena Margaret Beavers Wilkins. He was a retired school bus driver for the Webster County Board of Education, a United...

Terry Julian passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 90, following a long battle with kidney disease. He was born in Hollywood, Florida, and grew up in South Plains, Texas. He graduated from Floydada High School, attended Hardin-Simmons University as a member of the Cowboy Band,...

POTOSI – Vernon C. Bartels, age 90, of Potosi, died Monday, March 16, 2026. Vernon was born March 31, 1935, to Robert and Lauretta (McKelvey) Bartels. He married Julia Dalen on July 11, 1964. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1975. Vernon was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 4,...

George Dennis Karchella passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sonoma Funeral Home.

Grant W. Nelson passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah.

Gary R. Brittingham passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Watson Funeral Home - Millsboro.

On March 14, 2026, our beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and so much more departed this earthly life, bound for his heavenly home. He was born on June 13, 1954, to Annabelle Sellers and Jack Williamson of Beacon, NY. Paul was in and out of Vassar Brothers Hospital...

James C. Bell, 64, passed away Friday March 6, 2026, in his home in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on April 14, 1961, in Lubbock. James loved his God and country. He joined the Marines at the young age of 16 (doctored his birth certificate). Thirteen years later, he enlisted in the Army where he...

Dr. William Y. "Buddy" Bishop, 80, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in the loving presence of family. Born in Cullman, Alabama, Buddy was the son of Charles Lee Bishop and Sarah Francis Obsborne Bishop and lived in Arab, Alabama through high school. In 7th grade,...

Aug 27, 1947 - Mar 14, 2026 Carl Edward Morrison, 78, passed away on March 14, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Home in Versailles, MO. He was born August 27, 1947 in Salisbury, MO to John and Katherine (Pleyer) Morrison, one of ten children they were blessed with. He graduated from Salisbury High...

Donald York Downing December 27, 1944 - March 16, 2026 Donald "Don" York Downing, 81, passed away on March 16, 2026 at the Fountains, Bettendorf, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026...