U.S. Army Veteran Obituaries

Fred J. Wayne Born: April 26, 1929 Died: March 4, 2026 Fred J. Wayne, age 96 of Yorkville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 26, 1929, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Freda Wayne of Yorkville. He graduated from...

Joe P. Gomez, a proud Vietnam veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on September 2, 1942, to Celia Perez and Joe Gomez. At the age of 25, Joe was drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam...

BRYSON CITY - Steven Joseph Harp passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Steve is survived by his mother, Mildred Lee Harp of Bryson City; sister, Cindy Conroy of New Port Richey, Florida; and children, Justin (Karla) Fisher of the Whittier and Krystal Harp of Newport...

Roy Novinger McClure passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Wilcoxen Funeral Home.

Leonard Lazarus, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at his home, in Hoover, AL, surrounded by family. Lenny was born to Leonard and Felicia Lazarus in Charleston, WV, in June of 1945. Lenny leaves behind his loving wife, Maureen (O'Neil); sons, Mark (wife, Dora) and...

David Lee George passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peoples Funeral Home.

Donald C. Castor passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

Richard B Taylor Jr August 9, 1942 - February 6, 2026 Richard B. Taylor, Jr., 83, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to Richard B. Taylor, Sr. and Colette Oen Taylor. He was a devoted husband to Patricia L. Taylor and loving father...

Roland L. Paquette 78, of Attleboro, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was the loving husband to the late Kathleen F. (Paul) Paquette. Roland was the son of the late Lionel and Cecile Paquette of Canada. Roland was an only child growing up on Orchard Street in Cranston, RI. He entered his military...

Robert Thomas Peterson, 89, of Gladstone, Illinois, died Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab, Stronghurst, Illinois. Bob was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Alexis, Illinois, the son of Elmer Charles and Dora Mae (Sharp) Peterson. After graduating from Monmouth High School in...

Roy Richard Nasstrom passed away on 2/25/26 at the age of 95. Roy was born on 10/28/30 to Roy Sr. and Edith Nasstrom. A native of Oakland, California, Roy attended Technical High School before pursuing his higher education at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his B.A., M.A., and...

Vance W. Clelan Jun 2, 1924 - Mar 7, 2026 CARLISLE - Vance W. Clelan, 101, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1924, in Landisburg, Perry County and was a son of the late Raymond Earl Clelan and Nellie (Fry) Clelan. He was married to...

Frederick C. Higman Pembroke, NH - Frederick C. Higman, January 22, 1942- February 13, 2026. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our father Fred due to a short illness, and a broken heart. Fred was born in London, Ontario Canada, where he lived until his father's career with the...

Thomas Ruffing Jan 17, 1952 - Feb 27, 2026 Portsmouth, VA Thomas E. Ruffing, 74, of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumn Care Skilled Nursing, Virginia. Thomas was born January 17, 1952, in Bellevue, the son of the late Sylvester and Dolores (Koch) Ruffing....

John Joel "Joe" Merrilees Sep 1, 1932 - Mar 10, 2026 North Fairfield John Joel "Joe" Merrilees, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, September 1, 1932, to his parents, M. Elizabeth (Sides) & John "Jack" Merrilees. In 1933, the family moved to...

Donald Lewis Shely, 93, husband of the late Ruby Mae Peach Shely, passed away March 10, 2026 at his home in Anderson County.  Born on October 5, 1932 in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Floyd William Shely and Gippie Shouse Shely. Including his wife and parents, Mr. Shely was...

Floyd Allen Draine, Sr. passed away at home on March 10, 2026, in Post Falls, Idaho. He was 78 years old. Floyd was born on February 20, 1948, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Daisy Margaret (Bocook) and Albert Benjamin Draine. He attended Rogers High School in Spokane, Washington. On September 9, 1967,...

Harry "Doyle" Robison, 74, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and a longtime resident of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2026. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the love of his children. Doyle spent his childhood years in Sioux City, Iowa, and later graduated...

Harry "Doyle" Robison, 74, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and a longtime resident of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2026. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the love of his children. Doyle spent his childhood years in Sioux City, Iowa, and later graduated...

Keith Leslie Williams April 27, 1948 - March 7, 2026 Keith Leslie Williams, 77, formerly of North Platte, passed away at his daughter's home on March 7, 2026. Keith was born to Clarence and Vicki Williams in Broken Bow on April 27, 1948. He attended North Platte High School and graduated in 1966....

John Daniel Barringer, age 85, passed away on March 7th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24th, 1940 in Kannapolis, NC, the son of the late Hiller Davis Barringer and Callie Winecoff Barringer. John was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and he began his...

Deacon Bennie Lee Earvin was born in Hickory, MS on July 6, 1946, to the late D. L. and Callie Mae Earvin. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Bethel M. B. Church After graduating from Hickory High School, he attended Alcorn State University in Lorman MS. He enlisted in...

Judi Inabinet September 17, 1946 - March 10, 2026 Williston, South Carolina - Judith Bolen Inabinet, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. Judi was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, the Honorable George Lawrence Inabinet. Judi was born in Columbia, SC...

Anthony T. "Tony" Rebo, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Jeannette, a son of the late Stanley Rebo and Ann Rudy Rebo. Tony was a member and former usher of St. Agnes Church, and he was a veteran of the United States Army. While in the...

Leonard Lazarus, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at his home, in Hoover, AL, surrounded by family. Lenny was born to Leonard and Felicia Lazarus in Charleston, WV, in June of 1945. Lenny leaves behind his loving wife, Maureen (O'Neil); sons, Mark (wife, Dora) and...

IN LOVING MEMORY James Dennis McCabe Mar 05 1949 - Mar 05 2026 Mar 05 2026 James Dennis McCabe, 77, passed away on March 5, 2026, the same day he celebrated his birthday. Jim lived a life defined by service, curiosity, and dedication to the people and passions that mattered most to him. He was...

Asa Meche, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Asa was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather whose quiet strength and steady presence anchored his family. A simple man with a giant heart, he spoke few words but showed his love through his actions every day. As a...

Melinda A. Skelton Melinda A. (Mindy) Skelton died March 6 while in hospice care at home in Newburg, Pa. She was 77. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, to John P. (US Army, Ret.) and Wilma E. Matthews, and graduated from Lexington (Va.) High School (1965) and Roanoke College (1971). Mindy was a...

Donald "Don" Hendershot February 25, 1938 - March 7, 2026 Donald "Don" Hendershot, 88, of Waterloo, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls. He was born on February 25, 1938, in Traer, son of William J. and Ethel Mae Dobson Hendershot. Don served in the...

Harold "Ernie" E. Keenan passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Paradis-Givner Funeral Home.

Paul Delmon Atherton, 84, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Beverly Hills, Florida. He was born July 22, 1941, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was raised in Buckland, Massachusetts, by his parents, Robert Atherton and Pauline (Packard) Atherton. Paul attended Arms Academy in Shelburne...

Raymond F. Sekelsky, 91, of Westmoreland City, passed peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Latrobe. He was born on April 2, 1934, in Stratford, CT, to the late Frank and Helen (Lesko) Sekelsky. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret (Koupjack)...

Funeral services for Ivan Abbott, age 80, of Hartington, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Bloomfield Community Center in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Elder Don Halbgewachs will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bloomfield Community Center. Burial...

Melinda A. "Mindy" Skelton Melinda A. "Mindy" Skelton died March 6th while in hospice care at home in Newburg, Pa. She was 77. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, to John P. (U.S. Army, Ret.) and Wilma E. Matthews, and graduated from Lexington (VA) High School (1965) and Roanoke College (1971). Mindy...

Eva Faye (Cecak) Knutson April 17, 1930 - March 7, 2026 Eva Faye was born on April 17, 1930, to Anton John and Anna Janette (Jans) Cecak on a farm in Oneida Township near Clutier, Iowa - the second of three children. The family later moved back to a farm near Dysart, where her older sister and...

Charles A. Quick passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - Grottoes.

Thomas Henry Loos April 3, 1963 - March 6, 2026 Thomas Henry Loos, 62, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was born April 3, 1963, in Lincoln, and passed away on March 6, 2026. A hard-working and gentle man, Thomas will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude by all who knew him. Thomas graduated from...

Steven Richard Loos October 23, 1961 - March 6, 2026 Steven Richard Loos, 64, of Lincoln, Neb., was born October 23, 1961, in Lincoln, Neb., and passed away on March 6, 2026. Steve was faithful, adventurous, overflowing with energy, and he lived with a steady devotion to his family, his...

James "Jim" Eugene Specht, PhD September 12, 1945 - February 13, 2026 James "Jim" Specht, 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026. He is proceeded in death by parents, Henry and Lydia; a brother, Montgomery (Monty), and sister, Melanie. Jim is survived by his wife, Pam of 57...

Dr. Bijan Youssefi, a dedicated ophthalmologist in private practice in Arlington, Virginia, for more than 40 years, passed away Monday, March 2, at the age of 87. Dr. Youssefi was born in Tehran, Iran, and graduated from the University of Tehran Medical School in 1964. He completed his internship...

GRASSY CREEK - Lydie "Wendell" Gouge, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth McKinney Gouge. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Wendell lived a life...

Kenneth Paul Pickreign, Sr., age 87, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday March 8, 2026 at his home. Born in Champlain, New York on August 31, 1938, he was the son of Joseph and Lucille (Bushey) Pickreign. Ken’s family moved and settled in Saranac Lake where he attended and graduated from Saranac...

Fort Kent---Roger Deschaine, 90, passed away on March 7th, 2026, at Forest Hill Nursing Home. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine on May 25th, 1935, the son of the late Emile J. and Eva (Caron) Deschaine. He leaves behind his only child, a daughter, Laurie Deschaine, with whom he taught to dance as a...

Funeral services for John Dale Herrmann of Adrian, Missouri will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 1 - 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of...

John Wesley Spangler passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home.

William C. Linsenbigler passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Timothy E Hartle Funeral Home.

Lillian Packer, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, after a long, full, and active life. Lillian was born in 1927, in the Bronx, New York, to Gustav and Anna. As a child, she moved with her family to the countryside of Clinton, New Jersey, where she would remain a lifelong...

Michael D. Davin passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. - Livonia.

Robert E. Hall, affectionately known as Bob and lovingly called “Son,” was born on January 21, 1930, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and passed away on January 31, 2026, in Denison, Texas, at the age of 96. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a devoted...

Ronald Edward Kubec, born September 2, 1935, passed away in the arms of his wife, Michael, on March 2nd, after a short period of declining health due to a stroke. Born to Eleanor and Edward Kubec in Chicago, IL, his family moved to Southern California in 1946 after which he entered the University...