U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Roland Vernon "Mac" McCain Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Independence, California. Born on December 20, 1930, in San Fernando, California, Roland lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, dedication to family, and a deep curiosity about the world around him....

H. (Bill) William Best passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc..

Our family is heartbroken at the passing of our beloved uncle, Benjamin Matthew Smith, Jr., on January 29, 2026 at the age of 96. Ben was a partner and owner of BM Smith, Inc., a real estate management and property development firm, the oldest continually operating business in Arlington. Smith...

On February 11, 2026, Gerald "Jerry" Albert Simpson, age 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Somerford House in Frederick, Maryland. He was born on December 5, 1936, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, to Martha E. and Albert L. (Hoak) Simpson, both of whom preceded him in death....

William Joseph Howell, Jr., 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 10:30 am 3075 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina and the family will...

Larry John Schwark of Caseville, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his home in Caseville on Saturday, February 15, 2026. Larry was born on August 1, 1949, to the late John “Jack” and Frances (Weymouth) Schwark and graduated from Marysville High School....

Thomas Dan Palmerton 9/8/1939 - 2/6/2026 Tom passed away peacefully on 2/6/2026 at the age of 86 at the Lakes of Sylvania, where he had been a resident for the last 2 years. Our hearts are broken. How can we live without the person who has loved us unconditionally and completely our entire lives?...

David Lee Dougherty, 80, a resident of Edinburg for 11 years, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring at the VFW Mr. Dougherty was born February 8, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Richard and Mildred Ockerman...

Rev Charles Howard Ferguson Sr. passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Handley Funeral Home - Danville.

William “Bill” Drinkwater, son of James A. and Sophia Drinkwater, formerly of New Baltimore, New York, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending his final two years of service in Vietnam. He was a...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Francis Xavier Groselle, a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and a friend to all those lives he touched. He left us while sleeping at his residence in Hollywood, Florida on June 14, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio...

Bernard Cooper passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Root Funeral Home.

Malcolm Allen Rhinehart, 96, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Sabastian, Florida. Born on September 24, 1929, in Lake Worth, Florida, Malcolm lived a remarkable life that spanned nearly a century of profound change and historic moments. At just 16 years old, Malcolm enlisted in the...

Ralph Burns, age 76, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1949, in Shelbyville, Indiana. As a young man, Ralph served in the United States Navy, Naval Intelligence. Following his military service, Ralph worked 30 years as a mail carrier for the Post...

Dennis Brad Williamson, 88 Dennis Brad Williamson, who always preferred to be called Brad, passed peacefully in the afternoon of February 9, 2026, after a long life well lived. Dad was born on November 1, 1937, to Norval Williamson and Leoan Loftus Williamson on the family homestead in Malta...

Elsie Juliette Gonzalez, age 93, of Port Orchard, WA, was called home to her Savior on January 29, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Port Orchard. Elsie was born May 7, 1932, in Starbuck, Pope County, MN, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants Ole Jobsen Stangeland and Cecelia Johannesdatter...

Kenneth Dittrich passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schad & Zabel Funeral Homes - Plainview Chapel.

Bernard “Bernie” Christen, 94 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Kingston Memory Care. Known to most as Bernie, he was born on March 28, 1931 to the late Charles and Lilian Fox. After the untimely passing of his father, his mother married Earl Christen. Bernie graduated from...

Barbara Nell Lawrence, age 88, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Florence Corinne Olinghouse. Barbara’s early life was spent in Oklahoma, where she cherished memories of family road trips,...

Walter K. Algiere Born: September 15, 1935 in Ledyard, CT Died: February 7, 2026 in Mendota, IL Walter K. Algiere, 90 peacefully passed away February 7,2026 at Allure of Mendota. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be Saturday February 21, at 11am at Restland Cemetery with...

Abel “Billy” Ernest McBride, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by family and love near and far. Abel was born in Belen, New Mexico, to Max and Leonore McBride, and raised in Grants, where his roots in community, service, and hard work were first planted....

Ellis Melzar Roberts, affectionately known as Robb, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 23, 1938, Robb lived a life marked by devotion to family and service to his community and country. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Carol Roberts; his children...

David Arnett Hull passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 10, 2026. Arnie was a graduate of Terra Alta High School before serving in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he came home and married his sweetheart, Carolyn. Arnie was known for his ornery personality, having a funny...

It is with great sadness that we announce John T. Colman, age 82, was called home to the Lord on February 6, 2026. John was born on October 28, 1943, in Derry, New Hampshire, the son of the late Maurice Glidden Colman and Helen June (Robie) Colman. He grew up in Chester, New Hampshire, where he...

Neil Corry Nagle, 71 1954 - 2026 Peabody - Neil Corry Nagle, 71, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Ernest Ayles. Neil was born on August 22,...

Danny Monroe Lasley passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Crematory - Leonardtown.

Homer Clifton Moore Jun 17, 1936 - Feb 12, 2026 WALNUT COVE - Homer Clifton Moore of Walnut Cove passed away on February 12, 2026, in his home with family by his side. Homer was born in Stokes County on June 17, 1936, to Robie Earl and Nell Stevens Moore. Homer was a loving and devoted husband,...

Louis (Lou) J. DiLullo, 83, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born September 11, 1942 in Paterson, NJ, Lou lived his life committed to service, education and purpose; to character and integrity; and to faith, family and country. He attended Montclair State College where...

Mrs. Audrey M. Vallina, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Her daughter and son-in-law were by her side. She was born on November 10, 1929, to the late Earl Franklin Logan and late Wenonah Parres in East Side Louis Illionis. She attended East St. Louis Jefferson School...

Luther J. Rayburn October 29, 1931 - January 30, 2026 Zebulon, Georgia - Luther James Rayburn, 94 of Zebulon, GA died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA. Mr. Rayburn was born October 29, 1931, in Columbus, GA the son of Gordy Isador Rayburn, Sr. and Catheryn Pye...

Nicholas J. Giandomenico Jr. passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home.

Wayne Alvin Daniel, of Cedaredge, Colorado, died February 12th, 2026, at the age of 99. Wayne was born in Amarillo, Texas to Quilla Joe Daniel and Lillie Mae Glovier. He is preceded in death by two brothers Joseph Warren and Alfred Dale (Laverne). Wayne is survived by one brother Robert Earl...

Calumet Patrick J. Cornish, 94, a resident of Calumet and former Houghton resident, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet with his family by his side. Patrick was born on January 24, 1932, in Troy, MI, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Tapio)...

Lawrence Bonnette, 76 CONROE, TX – Lawrence “Larry” Bonnette, 76, Died on February 5,2026 at Houston Healthcare, Conroe, surrounded by his loving family. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy (Allard) Bonnette; son, Corey Bonnette and his wife Lorie of Woodstock, CT; 2...

William Louis (Bill) Free of San Saba, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Advent Health Hospital in Killeen, Texas, with his wife, Marti, by his side. A celebration of life for William will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in...

Gerard A. Voit passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, Inc..

Larry R. Boutelle, 92, of Cherry Grove, PA. died Saturday February 14, 2026, at the Rouse Warren County Home, after an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1933, in Salamanca, N.Y. Larry was the son of the late Herbert Calvin and Irma Young Boutelle. He had resided in Salamanca, NY, for 19...

David N. Haack passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kindred Funeral Home - Englewood.

Robert F. “Bob” Lowry, 93, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Grand Valley Health and Rehab in Martinsville. He was born Tuesday, April 5, 1932 to the late Chester A. “Bill” and Evon Joy (Lewis) Lowry in Morgan County, Indiana. On July 6, 1956, he married Janie C....

George M. Daniel Jr. 93, of Cary, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 11 with his wife and children at his side. George was born on Jan 17, 1933, to George and Fannie Daniel in Vandervort, Arkansas. After George graduated from McLeansboro Township High School in Illinois in 1951, he enlisted in...

Oliver Roy Bennett was born to William S. Bennett and Freda M. Bennett (Nagle) on September 18th, 1940 in Flint, Michigan. He was the last surviving child of William and Freda. He was preceded by two brothers Ted, William (Bud), and a sister Betty. He also had a stillborn sibling. He is survived...

Michael James Panko, 53, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Michael was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, after he was located in the Pensacola area for 45 years. Michael was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He loved attending Little Flower Catholic Church for Sunday...

Clifford Earl “Pete” Saale, age 86, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Pete was born the son of Lawrence and Frances (Garber) Saale on October 25, 1939 in Chillicothe, Missouri. After high school, he...

DURHAM, NC – Samson Richard Gross, PhD, age 99, died at Duke Medical Center on January 19, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1926, to the late Ethel and Isidore (Ezra) Gross. He is survived by his younger sister, Rosalie Rosenthal; his three children Eva Galumbeck, Michael Gross and Deborah...

Ricky Wade Shupe September 6, 1959 - February 1, 2026 Ricky Wade Shupe of Kingsport, TN, 66, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, in Kingsport, TN. Ricky grew up in Clinchport, VA, and Kingsport, TN, where he attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He served 2 tours in the...

Mrs. Sophronia Fugate, age 89, of Bristol, WI, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1937, to John Dishman and Minnie Cornett Newland. Sophronia devoted her life to her family,...

John Henry “Hans” Schroeder, age 92, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Windthorst. Vigil Service and Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. Immediately after Mass will be...

Joseph V. Corsano passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Heller Funeral Home.

Suffolk, VA – Walter “Walt” John Garwood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 68. Born on November 1, 1957, in San Diego, California, Walt lived a life full of dedication, passion, and...

James “Jim” Douglas Colegrove, 76, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Grayson Kentucky on March 11, 1949 to James Franklin Colegrove and Margaret Juanita (King) Colegrove. Jim graduated from Prichard High School in 1967. He served in the United States Navy...