U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

BARNETT, Betty Betty Barnett of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Monday, March 2, surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born in Dallas, Texas, December 17, 1937, to William Craddock and Betty Kemp Craddock. Betty shared a beautiful marriage of 61 years with her...

EATON, Thomas Thomas Larry Eaton, 72, of Coppell, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Burgundy Eaton; his daughters, Ashlee Eaton and Amber Eaton Keener; and his stepdaughters, Corde Cumba, and Stephanie Feist and her husband Brandon Feist. He was a...

9/12/1935 - 3/3/2026 Joseph Dan Gonzales, 90 affectionately known as "Uncle Dan" passed away on March 3,2026. He was born to Ignacio & Adela Gonzales. Danny, as he was known in his family, graduated from Albuquerque High School and was soon drafted by the US Army, serving in Korea. The army...

Bryant Lee Moore PLANO — Bryant Lee Moore, also known as B.L., 95, of Plano, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2026. Bryant was born in Clarksville, Texas on March 5, 1930 to Joe and Edith Moore. Bryant grew up in DeKalb, Texas. Upon graduation from high school, Bryant...

In loving Memory of Armando Guerra 10/7/1935 - 2/25/2026 Armando Guerra was born in San Antonio, Texas to Guadalupe and Juana Guerra. He was the youngest of four sons (Jose, Eduardo, and Raul) who have predeceased him. Armando is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria, and their three children,...

RAMOS, Sulema 09/21/1933 - 02/22/2026 Sulema Riojas Ramos passed from us on February 22, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. Wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she devoted her 92 years of life to the happiness of others. Sulema believed that the greatest things in one's...

JAFFE, Albert 4/12/1930 - 2/22/2026 Albert Philip Jaffe, was born in Paris, France and had a very active life. He lived in ten countries, worked in over fifty, and visited more than 120. He was a positive thinker, always enjoyed a good laugh and coined the phrase "Humor is the lubricant of life"....

Leonard William Volk II, FAIA, 97, of Dallas, passed away February 21, 2026. Born October 7, 1928, he was a lifelong Dallasite whose work and passions-architecture, civic service, photography, and family history-left an enduring mark on the city he loved. Leonard was named for his grandfather,...

BERNSTEIN, Jack Jack Bernstein, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, friend and mentor to many, died Wednesday in Dallas after a short illness. Jack was born Jacob Bernstein in Philadelphia in 1932 to Samuel and Lillian Bernstein. He served honorably in Korea from 1953 to 1955 and...

Julius "Red" Coleman was born on November 10,1923, in Ferris, Texas and passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on February 13, 2026. Red was the founder of what became one of Dallas's most notable liquor store chains in the post-World War II era. He moved to Dallas with his family when he was 9...

GRATTON, Patrick J. F. Patrick "Pat" J. F. Gratton, 92, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. A celebration of life and interment will take place at 2pm on Saturday, March 7, at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas. The service will be live streamed for those unable...

KANE, David In loving memory of David William Kane, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on January 9, 1932, and peacefully departed his earthly life February 1, 2026. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by faith, service, and an authentic...

Marcus (Marc) Lesly Weatherall, Sr. (94) of Plano, Texas gained his wings on January 29, 2026. He was born in Gilmer, Texas on July 5, 1931, to the late Mark Lesly and Grace Leah Weatherall. Marc was preceded in death by his sister Grace Muir and his wife of 52 years Gloria Ann Weatherall. Marc...

John Bickel was released from the grip of Lewy Body Dementia and PSP Parkinsonism, entering God's kingdom on January 28th. He was 77. John moved through life as a steady optimist and a natural problem-solver. Whether as a cadet, a lawyer, or a community leader, John had a rare gift for seeing...

John Junius DuBose, 99, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, at 10am at Christ the King Church in Dallas with a reception to follow. Military...

Maj. Gen. Harry G. Karegeannes (Ret.) passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on July 15, 1936, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Katherine and George Karegeannes, the seventh of eight children. He grew up in rural South Carolina and, after high school, attended Wofford College in his...

Gordon Peterson80 Born 12/20/1945 to Ira Nicholas Peterson & Caroline Kraft Peterson in Kalispell Mt. Gordon attended St Mathews school in Kalispell until 8th grade in 1960. The family moved to Polson that summer and Gordon graduated from Polson high school in 1964. He worked for a couple...

Henderson, Thomas Bruce CADYVILLE - Thomas Bruce Henderson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family, both near and far. Born on May 5, 1941, in Newark, N.J., Bruce was the son of the late Thomas and...

Wesley 'Wes' E. Hacker Wesley "Wes" E. Hacker, 79, of Joliet and Plainfield, IL passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. Loving husband of 55 years to Carol J. nee Thomson; cherished father of Heather A. Hacker and her dog, Dolly; beloved brother of Rose Anna (the late Irvin) Bowie, Nora Beth (Bill)...

Dr. James Rollin McCurdy, age 82, most recently of Napa and formerly a long time resident of San Rafael, passed away at Queen of the Valley Medical Center on April 9, 2026, following a catastrophic stroke. James was born on September 13, 1943, in Akron, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree at...

Dennis "Denny" Smith Born: October 16, 1946 in Woodstock, IL Died: April 3, 2026 in Barrington, IL Denny Smith, a McHenry resident formerly from Johnsburg, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at the age of 79 due to complications from a rare disease, Anti-HMGCR Immune-Mediated Necrotizing...

David Leo Pellegrini, 87, a longtime resident of the Lodi area, passed away on December 27, 2025, following an extended illness. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family. Born August 31, 1938, in Lodi, California, to Leo and Ester Pellegrini, David was a U.S. Army veteran and a...

John Daniel Herren, a devoted husband and beloved father, died on February 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his children in his Bethesda home of 50 years. A U.S. Military Academy graduate and decorated Army colonel, he was known for his calm leadership during one of the Vietnam War's most consequential...

Louis V. Daddona Beloved Husband & Father Louis "Lou" V. Daddona, 90, of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 23, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Assunta) Daddona. Louis was a...

William (Bill) M. Halonen, 78, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Bill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 19th, 1948. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a Career Master Electrician at the University of Minnesota up until retirement....

Jonnie Rae Edminster Steffek 05/13/1946 - 02/28/2026 Jonnie Edminster Steffek, known to many as Jonnie Rae, joined her husband and life partner, Keith, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The older of two children, Jonnie was born May 13, 1946, to US Army 1st Lieutenants, Virginia "Johnnie" Johnson...

Michael Gately Richards passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring.

Paul L. Marr, 98, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1927, Paul served as an Army surgical technician (1945-1947) at the end of World War II. Returning home and graduating from King's College in 1951, he moved to Washington, DC where he began a long career...

Richard D. Sawyer Newbury, NH - Richard D. Sawyer, Sr., 95, died peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Woodcrest Village in New London, NH. Dick was born on June 6, 1930, in Concord, NH, to Ida (Carlson) Sawyer and Russell D. Sawyer. He graduated from St. Paul's School in 1948 and went on to Kenyon...

Donald David South Hadley, MA - Donald David died peacefully on April 2, 2026 with his daughter Michelle by his side. He was preceded by his wife after 73 years of marriage. He was born on June 25, 1930 in St. Louis Missouri to Alfred and Marie David. He attended St. George Elementary School and...

Rex C. Yeager, 73 September 8th, 1952-March 24, 2026 Rex Carl Yeager 73, passed away at his home in Elk City, Idaho, on March 24, 2026. He was born in Pasco, Washington on September 8, 1952, to Nathan and Elaine (Zabell) Yeager. He grew up in Millwood, a rural town near Spokane. His youth was...

Gregory John McHugo Strafford, VT - Gregory John McHugo, 77, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, with his family by his side. A person of deep thought and quick wit, Greg's life was anchored in the Vermont soil and a lifelong devotion to his family. Born in Barre on November 24, 1948, to...

Everett David Strong passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory - Kenai.

Christopher Angelo Benzi Christopher Angelo Benzi, 83, of Durham, CT died Tuesday, March 31st in North Haven VA after a battle with Cancer. Mr. Benzi was born in Guilford Jan 13th, 1943, son of Peter J. Benzi Sr and Hazel V. Benzi. He served as a Police Officer and Dog Warden for the Guilford...

Lt Colonel (ret) Bruce Berry McDonough, 90, of Frederick Maryland, passed away in December 2025. Born in Fall River Massachusetts, he graduated the US Military Academy at West Point in 1957. Bruce was preceded in death by Christa Louise McDonough, his first wife and the mother of his daughter...

Charles Russell Rackley passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hoffen Funeral Home.

Fred Joseph Flecklin passed peacefully the evening of March 21st at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Redding and at the age of 94. Fred was born on June 26, 1931, to his father Fred Karl Flecklin and mother Elizabeth (Reichmuth) Flecklin. His first job was as a paperboy in San Francisco then...

Guillermo Ramos 07/30/1943 - 04/14/2026 Guillermo Ramos, 82, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Guillermo was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, where he built the foundation of the values he carried throughout his life. He attended Martin High School and graduated...

Derek Kyle McRoberts, age 40, passed away on April 12, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1985. Those who knew Derek will remember him for his intelligence, quick wit, and warm sense of humor. He had a deep appreciation for history and found joy in the simple pleasures of life-building with Legos,...

David Gardner of Lexington, Massachusetts, died on April 11, 2026. He was 87 years old. He lived with precision, moved through the world with an appetite for adventure, and he leaves behind people who are better for both. Raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, David served with the United States...

Ferdinand Joseph Martini, aged 90, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Lantana, FL. Born on August 23, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, Fred, as he was affectionately known, lived a life marked by deep family connections, a successful career, and a variety of interests that brought joy not only to him but...

Judson "Jud" Irvin Hall, Jr. Batesburg — Judson "Jud" Irvin Hall, Jr., 93, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 4, 1932, in Aiken County to the late Judson Irvin Hall, Sr. and Lettie Sarah Kneece Hall. Mr....

NOVOGRATZ--Robert Martin. Robert Martin Novogratz, Bob, the Big Man, Pops, was not the loudest man in any room he entered. But he was, by all accounts, one of the best. A decorated Army colonel, College Football Hall of Famer, and the quiet moral center of an enormous and devoted family, Bob died...

Ernest Eugene Miller Sr Graveside Services for Mr. Ernest Eugene Miller, Sr., will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Hutchings Funeral Home, Inc. with Burial at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: son, Ernest Eugene Miller, Jr; siblings; Edward Joe Miller, Judith Miller,...

Don Leggitt passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on March 22, 2026. Don was born in Parsons, Kansas to Warren and Mabel Leggitt on April 15, 1936. The family moved to Santa Monica, California where Don grew up. He joined the army in 1959 and was stationed in Korea. Don...

Gerald Trautman, 79 Gerald (Gary) Alvin Trautman departed this world for his eternal dwelling place with Jesus on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Gary was born February 19, 1947 to Alvin and Beatrice Trautman in Everett, Washington. He grew up in Everett and graduated from Cascade High School in...

Thomas Voorhees Rosewood Heights - Thomas Edward Voorhees, 98, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born Jan. 30, 1928 in Jersey County, he was a son of Donald Harry and Hattie (Armstrong) Voorhees. He married Ruth Boker July 7, 1950 in Brighton. She passed away Aug. 23, 2022. A U.S. Army veteran,...

CHARLES "CHICK" FILBIN JR., age 100, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Born on January 3, 1926, Chick lived a full and meaningful life rooted in the values of kindness, hard work, and...

Paul E. Heiser Sr. Paul E. Heiser Sr, 101 years of age, was freed from his earthly bonds Thursday morning, April 16, 2026. He departed peacefully while sleeping at his home on North Union Street, where he has resided for the past 68 years. Paul was born in Galion, October 2, 1924, at home to...

Kenneth Garn Milar, age 74, of Tooele, Utah, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Thomas Garn Milar and Dorothy Gust. Kenneth was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy...