Iraq War Veteran Obituaries

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church honoring the life of Wayne Thomas Champagne, 57, who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. A visitation will take...

Jason Lee Cromer passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Greer-McElveen Funeral Home - Lenoir.

John E. Tetzlaff Jr, 48, son of Dr. and Mrs. John and Susan Tetzlaff of Shaker Heights, Ohio, died March 21, 2026 in Mission, Texas. John Jr was a proud US veteran, first serving as a Marine in UN peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia, and then serving in the Army, completing multiple tours as part of...

Chaplain (MAJ, Retired) Craig Phillip Honbarger, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at the age of 55 after a short battle with cancer. Born on May 16, 1970 in Salisbury, NC, Craig dedicated his life to faith, family, and service...

Gordon James Duguid “Top” of Frostburg, went home to be with the Lordon March 19, 2026, after a four month battle with glioblastoma. Born April 22, 1955, in Evanston, IL, Gordon was the son of the late Gordon J. and Josephine Sia Duguid. Gordon retired from the United States Army in...

    Mr. John A. Burnor age 76 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home after battling brain cancer. He worked for Motorola in Plantation, FL. for thirty two years and held two Masters Degrees.  A service member of the US Army for twenty five years, he served in Operation...

Brett Austin Swann, 42, of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin. Brett proudly served in the U.S. Army for seven years with combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is remembered most by his family as being a good brother and great friend. He was a...

USMC Ret. Capt. Scott Daryl Wiese, 57, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born on December 8, 1968 in Davenport, IA to Myril and Jeanne. He is survived by his parents, his daughters Breanna (Daniel), Sydney (Tucker), former spouse Stacie, Sister, 2 nieces, 2 great grandnephews, and his...

Kenneth Ray Pitts, age 79, formerly of Sulligent, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the State Veterans Home in Kosiusko, MS. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4:00pm at Lamar Memory Gardens in Vernon, AL. Rev. David Harrell to officiate. Visitation will be...

Roberto Antonio Tapia passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. A private memorial service will be held. He was survived by his son, Robert Tapia II and his wife (Rebecca); his daughter, Maria Tapia (Justin); and his eleven grandchildren: Noah, Alexis, Bianca, Gabe, Isaac, Elijah, Jaylee, Jasiah,...

Blake L. Hunnel, 42-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN, formerly of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his home in Brainerd, MN. Funeral service held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Burial and military honors in the...

Jesse Daniel Davis, age 39, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 7, 2026. Jesse was born on July 19, 1986, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Mark Davis and Nancy Swanson. He grew up in the Williamsburg, Iowa area. At the age of 17, Jesse joined the Iowa National Guard, and soon after enlisted in the...

David Stevenson Thomas III November 18, 1987 – December 30, 2025 David Stevenson Thomas III, 38, died of natural causes in Arizona on December 30, 2025, just days before the new year. A son, brother, uncle, veteran, musician, seeker, and steadfast soul, David lived with intention, curiosity, and...

Marisa Salome Jimenez was born on December 2, 1983, and passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Her journey through life was marked by dedication, strength, and service, leaving a profound impact on those who were fortunate enough to know her. She pursued a career in 18 Wheeler Truck Training,...

Derek Justin Smith passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bateman Funeral Home - Goodland.