U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Douglas Alan Chandler, 74, of Kenai, passed away at home on Feb. 25, 2026, from Vascular Dementia. Doug was born on Oct. 28, 1951, in Lodi, Ohio. He moved with his family to Anchorage in 1957, where he graduated from Diamond High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy,...

Melvin "Skip" Dean Archer , 81 Melvin Dean Archer was born June 18th, 1944 to Melvin and Nona Archer. He was better known as Skip to family and friends as he received the moniker when it was decided he would be the skipper of the family. He was preceded in death by Dale Archer, Ruse Archer, Joyce...

Herbert L. Ray, originally of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and later of Salem, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2026, at the age of 83 years. Herb was born on November 30, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee in the Baptist Memorial Hospital to his parents Floy Paige Spencer Ray and Lyman Herbert...

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Charles Norman Wood, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, on March 4, 2026. Charles, affectionately known as "Charlie" was born on July 30, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Norman and...

Crosier, John E. Jr. EAST BERNE - John E. Crosier Jr., a lifelong resident of East Berne, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Son of the late John Sr. and Helen Rendo Crosier; and beloved husband of the late Mariana "Vicki" Crosier, with whom John shared 64 loving years...

AUSTIN - John D. Freer of Austin passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. John was born to Marie Herrick and Jack David Brown in Olean, N.Y., on Sept. 24, 1935. After his mother remarried he was raised by her and his adoptive father, Paul Freer, along...

Paul Ackley passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The family is being cared for by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick.

Robert Eldon Watts passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1941, to Eldon and Phyllis (Baldwin) Watts, Both of whom predeceased him. Robert was married to Jean Thomsen at St. Bernard's Church in Keene, NH. They were married for 63 1/2 years. He was predeceased by his wife on...

Donald “Don” Holloway, age 91, passed away peacefully March 4, 2026, at Lakeview Hospital surrounded by his family. Don was born and raised in Bogalusa, where he chose to start his own family and raise his children. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and an electrician by trade. As a...

David Anthony Hartter passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Central Cremation Services (Central Cremation of Georgia Inc.).

Stephen Francis Schweitzer, 78, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Stanford Hospital following complications from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Born in Manhattan, New York, to the late Mary Irene Fox and Robert Francis Schweitzer, Stephen spent part of his childhood in Miami,...

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Arnall passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services of Bremerton - Bremerton.

Albany - Stephen Thomas Olender, 79, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Albany N.Y. September 19, 1946 to Mildred and Alexander Olender, and was a life-long resident of Albany County. Stephen was a graduate of Albany High School, attended Boston...

Sublette, Bruce Anderson May 15, 1937 - February 21, 2026 Bruce Anderson Sublette, 88, of O'Fallon, MO, joined his beloved wife, Nancy, in heaven on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Bruce was born in Fresno, CA, on May 15, 1937, to the late Lawrence Anderson and Pauline Sublette Mazzei. He graduated...

George Eugene “Gene” Cain, 86, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. Born May 13, 1939, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Gene lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his country, and deep friendships that spanned decades. He was...

PAUL "SONNY" CLAY SEARS, 92, of Diana passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born September 9, 1933 in Diana to the late Hurley and Alice Cool Sears. Sonny was a machine operator in the construction business and was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing,...

Donald E. Tascher Born: January 4, 1932 Died: March 3, 2026 Donald E. Tascher, age 94, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Kankakee. He was born January 4, 1932, in Ashkum, on his family farm, Town View Farm, the son of Donald & Albertha (Patnaude) Tascher. Donald married Lois...

Stephen Lebrecht, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on February 27, 2026, Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Steve spent his life in the community he knew and loved so well. Steve proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy before building a long and dedicated career as a truck...

Dana Page French Jr., Captain USN (Ret.) died at home on February 10, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland. He was 88 years old. Dana was raised in Newburyport, MA and grew up living in many places as the son of a Navy Captain - an upbringing that helped shape his lifelong love of service, leadership and...

Gerald (Jerry) Garner passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at the age of 98. Jerry was born on May 25, 1927 in West Branch, Michigan. He graduated as co-valedictorian from West Branch High School in 1945 before joining the U.S. Navy from June 1945 to July 1946. He served as a radar...

Donald Gene Hill, 82, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026, at Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville, NC. Gene was born on March 20, 1943 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to his parents, preceded him in death, Dewey and Hazel Hill; Gene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra Workman Hill of...

Joseph Perrino passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory - Streamwood/Schaumburg.

Theodore R. Kramer, Jr. Captain Theodore R. Kramer, USN (Ret.), passed away at his home on February 25, 2026, in Cornelius, NC. The son of the late Theodore R. Kramer Sr. and Estelle Ullmann Kramer, Ted was born September 28, 1934 in Greensboro, NC, but moved to Hickory, NC, at a young age, where...

LCDR (RET.) Larry S. Lee of Yorktown, VA passed Feb. 28, 2026 after a short battle with glioblastoma, brain cancer. He was born September 7, 1950 in Rapid City, SD. Graduated from Rapid City Central HS. He attended Black Hills State University and later finished his degree at National University....

William Dewey Logan, Jr., 98, of Covington, LA, died peacefully at Sage Lake Senior Living on January 28, 2026. W.D. or “Dub” was born in Ecru, MS on March 20, 1927, the only child of W.D. Logan, Sr. and Gladys Velma Huskison Logan. Dub grew up in Carthage, MS. He attended Mississippi...

Arthur Weldon Burt lived a long, rich, and deeply meaningful life (June 18, 1944 – February 14, 2026). He was, above all else, a storyteller. If you asked Arthur when he was born, you never received just a date. You received a story. He would say: “I was born twelve days after the D-Day invasion...

David Allen McClay, 79, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away March 3, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1946 to the late Catherine and Lloyd McClay. David was a proud U.S. veteran who served honorably in the United States Navy. He worked for Massillon City, in the Waste Water Treatment Department for 25...

Jay Doubet, age 64, of Williamsfield, Illinois died at 1:10 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at OSF. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on September 19, 1961 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Paul Richard and Joyce (Naslund) Doubet. He attended and graduated from...

Wayne Arthur Holverstott, 87, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Wayne was born on April 7, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a young child, his family moved to rural Battle Creek, Michigan, where he developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From an early age, he loved fishing,...

Josephine Johnson, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at Westview Acres Care Center in Leon, Iowa. Alice Josephine Wilson was born to John and Allie Judd Wilson on October 24th, 1928. She spent all her younger years growing up in Decatur County in Woodland township near Hog...

Harvey Holliday passed away Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026. He left behind the love of his life Vicki Holliday, daughter Kristen Holliday grand daughter Haileigh O'Brien, sister Louise Jones and brother Eailie Evans. He was a lifelong Floridian and a Navy veteran. He enjoyed country music and loved to...

James Riddel Gildea, age 77, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at English Meadows Harrisonburg Campus. He was born on January 13, 1949, in Arlington, VA, the son of the late James H. and Genevieve (Gallagher) Gildea. James married Carolyn Ingle, who survives in Franklin,...

Daniel F. Lang age 81 years of Bridgeport passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026 in Pitman Manor, Pitman. He was born in Audubon to the late William and Maryann Lang and raised in Paulsboro where he was a graduate of Paulsboro High School. He was a veteran serving with the See Bees in the United...

Penfield. March 3rd, 2026 at the age of 55. Predeceased by his mother, Diane McElory. Survived by his wife Sara McElroy and his best canine friends, Mouse and Maeve; daughter, Lauren McElroy; father, Richard McElroy; sisters, Terri (Tony) Pecoraro, Kym (Alan) Ulicny; several nieces and nephews;...

Lawrence Charles "Larry" Schmeier Sr., 92, passed away on March 3, 2026. Larry was a proud United States Navy veteran and carried the experiences of his military service with him throughout his life. Larry was a loving husband to Esther (Pat) Patterson. After her passing in 1983, he later married...

Ronald J. Smith, Jr., age 67, of Brick passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Red Bank and was formerly of Middletown before moving to Brick in 1989. He was a union carpenter working for Local Union # 2250 and J&J Worldwide Services as a...

This obituary honors our beloved father, David L. Cox, 75, of Clarion, PA, who left us to be with his heavenly Father on March 4, 2026. Dad leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, service, and adventure. He led a life full of friendships, devotion to family, and a passion for embracing each...

Pastor Danny Benjamin Erwin "Danny Boy" 73 of Norfolk, Virginia, formally of Cartersville Georgia. Passed on February 11, 2026. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Metropolitan Funeral Funeral Service 268 Holladay St. Suffolk, Virginia. Danny was born in Cartersville,...

J. Mitchell Geri Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schumacher and Benner Funeral Home & Crematory.

Bobbie McGee Posey, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on April 19, 1953, in Mobile, Alabama, she was a radiant light in the lives of those who knew her, leaving behind an enduring legacy of...

John D. Adorno, of Palm Coast, Florida passed away on February 20, 2026, in Palm Coast, FL. He was born on November 1, 1927, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Gregorio Adorno and Catalina Otero de Adorno.  John was a World War II Veteran who served in the Navy on two aircraft carriers, the Franklin...

Leland Hobert Rothwell Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 11, 1956, to Leland Hobert Rothwell Sr. and Willie Mae Jewell Rothwell. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the...

Kenneth "Ken" Whitney 06/16/1947 - 02/26/2026 Kenneth "Ken" Whitney, 78, passed away on February 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Medical Center. Born June 16, 1947, in Brooks, Maine, Ken proudly served in the United States Navy and later built a distinguished career as Vice President at Superior Paper in...

Mr. Daniel Jefferson Sr., 66 of Boydton, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2026. Mr. Jefferson was born in Williamsboro, NC September 7, 1959, to the late Anthony and Larsie Rena Jefferson. He attended Vance County Public Schools and worked numerous years at Basic Sportswear until his...

POLICY, Gerald R. Gerald (Jerry) R. Policy, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 16, 1939, the son of Fred and Ruth Kunzen (Policy). Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957 proudly serving his country. He retired from AT&T after...

The family of Mr. Jim Myrick will hold a memorial service for him at a later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Mr. Myrick, age 73, of Meridian passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Diversicare of Meridian. Jim was born on June 24, 1952...

ESTERO, Fla. - Dr. Roger Lee Levin of Estero, Fla., and Deer Park, Md., passed away peacefully with family at his side, and joined his Lord on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Roger was the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Simon) Levin for more than 65 years, and the beloved father of Mary Elizabeth...

Russell P. Bartlett passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born in St. Helens on Jan. 12, 1949, and grew up in Columbia City, OR. He left behind a legacy of quiet strength, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. He will be remembered as a devoted family man...

Jimmie Duane Jacobsen, age 81, of Lake City, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Alford Jacobsen and Wilmet Peters Jacobsen. Jimmie attended Boone High School and proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United...

Gene Walker passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gray Mortuary - Pelzer.