U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

Paul Sienknecht Paul Sienknecht, 95, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, one of five children to Ferdinand and Dora (Callsen) Sienknecht. After primary school, Paul earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. Upon graduation,...

Richard Leo Winke Dec 14, 1931 - Jan 29, 2026 Catawba Island Richard Leo Winke, 94, of Catawba Island, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, January 29, 2026. Richard was born December 14, 1931, in Port Clinton, to Stephen Joseph Winke and Mary Theresa (Hermes) Winke. He spent his life rooted...

Dale Lee Cunningham passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home.

Longtime West Newton resident Ernest “Paul” Hardway died February 7, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Baldwin. Paul was born September 30, 1933 in Fairmont, WV to the late Criss and Flossie (Van Buren) Hardway. After graduating from East Fairmont High School, he moved to Pennsylvania and started an...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Elvia Shope, 64. She gained her wings to join her savior, Jesus Christ on 02/03/2026. Elvia was born on 06/28/1961 in San Benito, TX to Manuel Salazar and Margarita Garza-Huerta. She was well known in her neighborhood for her rambunctious energy and...

Maggie Lee Vaughn, 82, of Genoa, WV passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Jordan Center, Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Pastor Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Snow...

JOHN DAVID CHAPMAN, age 84, of Fraziers Bottom, WV, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 surrounded by family. Born September 24, 1941 to Garrett Hobert Chapman and Elsie Ellen Perry Chapman. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a lifelong member of the Freemasons. He lived...

Funeral Services Celebrating the Life of Billy Joe McNair will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Holly Baptist Church, with Bro. Larry Marshall and Bro. John Haines officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Holly...

James "Jim" Cima passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family that spanned generations and continents. Originally from Jeannette in Western Pennsylvania, Jim set his sights early on attending the United States Military Academy at...

Charles David Mayger, 75, of Latrobe, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at his home. Born March 20, 1950, in Forest Park, GA, he was the son of the late George F. Mayger and Sue (Nash) Mayger. Dave grew up in a military family and spent his early years living in Georgia, Germany, and Hermosa...

Ray passed away peacefully January 16 with his daughter Karen and son-in-law Gary Rathburn at his bedside. He packed a lot of life into his 94 years and stated once that he had "done everything a man could hope to do." Ray loved life and the Eastern Sierras. He made his home in Lone Pine,...

Archie Eugene Jensen Born: August 6, 1933 in Boone, IA Died: February 9, 2026 in Franklin Grove, IL Rochelle, IL - Archie Eugene Jensen, 92, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Archie was born on August 6, 1933, the son of...

James "Jim" C. Galvan Born: May 21, 1938 in Ottawa, IL. Died: January 26, 2026 in La Salle, IL. James (Jim) C. Galvan, 87, beloved father, husband, brother and uncle passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born in Ottawa, IL to the late Cruz and Rose (Lopez) Galvan. Everyone who knew Jim knew him...

Richard J. O'Connor Richard O'Connor, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving sons on February 2, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. Born on January 5, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Richard and Anna (Olznoi) O'Connor,...

On January 30, 2026, SMG (Ret.) Paul Morley Brewster passed away in Kennewick, Wash. He was born in Blossburg on December 16, 1948, to the Late Howard and Ruby (Hill) Brewster. Paul's greatest joy, besides his family and friend, was serving his Country in The United States Army for 42 years, 6...

Philip John Gutkoski Aug 22, 1939 - Jan 25, 2026 Sandusky Philip John Gutkoski, 86, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Sandusky. He was born at home, in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, August 22, 1939, the firstborn child of Philip and Jean (Szmurkowski) Gutkoski. When he was a young boy, his...

Jack W. Gillette, 78, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters Medical Center. Born on August 21, 1947, in Huntington, WV, Jack was the cherished son of the late Jack and Jewell Perry Gillette. A man of profound faith and boundless love,...

Paul Rasmason Born: January 31, 1943 Died: February 5, 2026 Paul Rasmason, born on January 31, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Romeoville, Illinois. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Kathy Rasmason, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage filled with...

Roger William Schooley, 90 of Celebration, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 18, 1935. When Roger was about 10, his father moved the family to a small farm where they raised dairy cows. Roger was active in the local 4H and showed dairy cows at...

Clifford O. Persons, 89 Clifford O. Persons, 89, born March 18, 1936, passed away Jan. 19, 2026, into the infinite deep powder side with comfort of a well-lived outdoor life and his faith in Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by family & compassionately cared for in his final days by the...

Diane Janet Strand (Quirin) passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Anderson Funeral Home - DeKalb.

Sally Howell Gundy of Corinth, Vermont died on January 20, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born Sally Jo Ann Howell to Chauncey D. Howell, Sr., and Kathryn Shirer Howell in Easton, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1937. Sally studied dance from a young age and performed in theater productions at Lafayette...

Mrs. Imogene Mauney Hardon, a truly wonderful Southern lady and a pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home in the Dry Creek community at the age of 102. Funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Hardon will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday,...

Muse Jr., Elliott Elliott Muse Jr., 88, passed away 02, 02, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Born on August 19, 1937. A devoted family man, known for his remarkable contributions as a policeman, lawyer, and Illinois Circuit Court Judge, 1994 to 2006. Education Sexton School, Englewood HS, army 3 years...

Kevin W. O'Connell was born June 30, 1949 to James and Florence O'Connell in New Haven, Connecticut. Kevin attended St Bernadette for grade school and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School. Kevin received a degree in Civil Engineering from Wooster Polytech, graduating as a Lt in the army. He...

89, died on February 3, 2026, after several days in the hospital. He was born February 23, 1936, to the late Milford D. and Effie Mae (Hill) Harrison. John spent his early childhood in Jackson County, before moving with his family to the Sissonville area. John graduated from Sissonville High...

Gudrun Charlotte Rosenkranz Sturek April 5, 1942 - February 5, 2026 Gudrun Charlotte Rosenkranz Sturek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Heringsdorf, Germany, where...

James Richard Walker, 72, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. James was born on April 8, 1953, in Brownwood, Texas, to James Hubert Walker and Virginia Ruth (Manley) Walker. He later made Odessa his home, where he built a life centered on...

Arland (Al) Sidney Harris passed away on December 11, 2025 at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He lived a remarkable life and inspired all who knew him with his curiosity, intelligence, interests, and resourcefulness. Al was born on July 28, 1928 to Lionel and Nina Harris in Pomona, California. He spent...

Robert Lamar Hales, 91, peacefully passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. A native of Birmingham, Lamar grew up in Homewood, attended Shades Valley High School, and the University of Alabama. After graduation, he and his first wife, Virginia Hales Groover, moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where he served in the...

CHESAPEAKE—Frank Orgain, 83, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. A native of Farmville, Va., he was the son of the late Dolly Dunnington Orgain and Francis Leigh Orgain. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife and best friend, Pat Orgain. Frank graduated from the...

Kenneth "Ken" D. Irwin, 86, of Brookville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Ken was born in Red Cliff on July 13, 1939, to the late Lawson D. and Sara B. (Hetrick) Irwin. He attended East Forest High School in Marienville, and...

Gerard "Jerry" U. Ducharme, 95, of Pawtucket passed into eternal life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was the husband of the late Anna (Biagioni) Ducharme. Jerry was born in Central Falls, the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Lemieux) Ducharme. He was preceded in death by his sisters Helen...

Allan Pierson Palmer, of Schnecksville, PA, died January 14, 2026, at the Complete Care nursing home in Macungie, PA.  He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on August 24, 1932, the son of the late Lewis Lyndon Palmer, Sr. and Frances Yeatman (Pierson) Palmer.  He was 93. Allan lived in...

Richard Kirckof, 89, of Brooten, died Tuesday, February 3 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. His funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 10 at Big Grove Lutheran Church in rural Belgrade. His visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial with Military Honors...

Richard Frederick Glesenkamp ("Dick") passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robinson Funeral Home.

George M. Koski 1947 - 2026 George M. Koski, 78, rural Grand Rapids, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Duluth. Born February 24, 1947, in Duluth, he was the son of Earnest W. and Lorraine (Halladay) Koski. A lifelong resident of Itasca County, George was a 1966 graduate of Greenway High School...

Jerome Glenn Gourley 1941-2026 St. George, Utah - Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jerome Glenn Gourley, born September 20, 1941, SLC Utah, was welcomed back to his heavenly home on February 3, 2026. He died peacefully in his home in Toquerville, Utah, after a long...

John Bertrand “Johnny” Fox, 91, of Harrison, formerly of Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the home of his daughter. Johnny went to be with the Lord just two days shy of his 92nd birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. He was born February 6, 1934, at San...

Mr. Teddy F. Cox, 86, peacefully departed his earthly life and ascended to his heavenly home surrounded by his devoted family on February 7, 2026. Teddy was born on December 17, 1939, to the late Clayton Fields Cox and the late Alene Cooke Cox in Westfield, North Carolina. Teddy graduated from...

Jimmie Lewis Copp, Jr., 56, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born September 7, 1969 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Jimmie Lewis Copp, Sr. and Edna Gail Potts. Jimmie married Amanda Lynn Tilghman June 8, 1996 and later retired from the US Army. He loved woodworking,...

Herbert Aaron Moss Spring Hope - Herbert Aaron Moss, age 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Sunday morning, February 8, 2026. He was born in Nash County on April 2, 1943. He was the son of the late Aaron Olif Moss, Lucy Taylor Moss, and Lettie Joyner. In addition to his...

Rev. Charles Devon "Charlie" Riggs, 85, of New Castle passed away Saturday, February7, 2026 at his home. He was born October 3, 1940 in New Castle to the late Milford and Mary Mossaline (Kendall) Riggs. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. A man of...

HASTINGS, Edward Irick Died on Thursday, February 5, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, after a brief illness. He was 90 years old. Born in New Hampshire, Edward grew up in Woburn, MA and graduated from Woburn High in 1953. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, for three years,...

Arthur Jacob Heimsoth, 87, of Cole Camp, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home, Cole Camp. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Cole Camp, Missouri, a son of Elmer and Laura (Brunjes) Heimsoth. Arthur grew up on a dairy farm northeast of Cole Camp and first attended Lake Creek...

Master Sergeant William Henry Carter, Sr. departed this life at age 84, in Virginia. He was born to the late John D. Carter and Anne Bell (Muckle) Carter of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Muckel Queener, andGearld D. Carter. Family, he leaves to mourn his...

Donald Coppola, longtime area jazz musician and Williamsville Central Schools Music Educator, passed away peacefully at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY on February 5, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY to Ralphael Angelo And Emily (Hess) Coppola, he attended Kensington High School and went on to Buffalo...

Beverly Ann Kelt Samuel, daughter of Harold Kelt and Eleanora Scavo Kelt, was born on October 10, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died on February 7, 2026, peacefully at home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Beverly was the sixth born out of 5 girls and 3 boys, of whom she is survived by her...

Robert “Bob” Raddant, 83, passed away peacefully. He was born and raised in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Bob moved to the Syracuse area in 1978, where he spent the remainder of his life. Bob earned his BA from Ripon College in 1966, served in the Army, finishing as an E5, and earned his MBA...

Edgar Kent Merkle of Chestertown, MD died peacefully on February 4, 2026. He was 88. He was born in Washington, D.C. on March 23, 1937, the son of the late Edgar A. and Kathleen Merkle and brother of the late Shirley Ritter. Kent graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School (1955) and Georgetown...