A Legacy of Valor: Our Vietnam War Heroes

Franklin A. Green                            “beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother” RICHBURG, NY---Franklin A. “Frank” Green, 79, a lifelong resident of Richburg, passed away with his loving...

William Paul Brown (Bill Brown), 74, of New Meadows, passed away peacefully on April 17 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Born on June 4, 1951, in Weiser, Idaho, to William Early Brown and Inez Mary Brown, Bill devoted his life to his family, his hometown of New Meadows ID, and...

Daniel L. Fredrick Jan 29, 1947 - Apr 23, 2026 Castalia Daniel L. Fredrick, 79, of Castalia, passed away Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, at Admiral's Pointe, Huron. He was born January 29, 1947, in Vincennes, Indiana, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1965. After high school, Daniel...

Donn Frank Mengert, 81, residing in Port Clinton, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at home. Donn was born on August 3, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Frank and Ruth (Fiedler) Mengert. Donn was a 1962 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a...

David Wayne Judy, 78, of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.  David was born in Albany, GA and had lived here all of his life. He was educated and was a graduate of the Dougherty County School System, he was a Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He worked most of his...

Michael Lee Stiverson passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service - Newark.

Russell Mitchell Melancon, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 76, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on July 17, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas, Russell led a life marked by dedication, love, and a passion for the great outdoors. He was a...

BATES, Terry Allen Terry Allen Bates, 78, of Tucker, Georgia, died April 18, 2026. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on October 24, 1947, to Vance Newton Bates and Margaret Madeen Bates. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where he attended Minnie Lusa Elementary, Monroe Junior High and Benson High...

Gary Lee Winters, 77, of Lenexa KS, passed away on Monday, April 13, at Advent Hospital in Shawnee KS after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born on September 3, 1948, in West Allis, WI to the late Harold and Lorraine Winters. Gary graduated from Whitnall High School in Hales...

Dennis Franklin Steeby 74, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born October 1, 1951 in Savannah, MO, son of the late Mae Louise and Willard Steeby. He married Marilyn Keith on June 9, 197, and she survives of the home. He served in the United States...

Tom Duplantis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on February 20, 2026, in Port Arthur, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on November 1, 1941, in Port Arthur, Tom lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a profound love for his family. A proud veteran, Tom...

Combes - Antonio C. Vargas, 77, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1949, in Harlingen, Texas, to Ernesto Vargas and Leonarda Cordero. Antonio proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was...

Evans, GA – Joe Barber entered into heaven on Sunday, April 19th, surrounded by his loved ones. He valiantly fought an aggressive cancer for many years. Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Barber, and son Adam Barber (Stefanie). Joe was born in Deming, New Mexico to the late...

Thomas J. Bourke Sr., 83, of Herminie, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Greene Health & Rehab, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1942, in Greensburg, a son of the late Thomas P. and Veronica (Bohinc) Bourke. In addition to his parents, he was...

Harrison "Mike" D. Blanchard Chase, MI 06/09/1951 - 01/25/2026 Harrison "Mike" Dewitt Blanchard, age 74 of Chase, MI passed away peacefully at the Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Skilled Nursing Center on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born June 9, 1951, in Chase, MI to Charles Dewitt and...

Ross A. Heckert, 79, of Herndon, passed away on April 19, 2026, at his home. He was born in Danville on March 15, 1947, a child of Virginia G and A. Frenklin Heckert. Ross was employed as a fifth grade teacher at Line Mountain School District. He served in the Army Special Forces (Green Beret)...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence Joseph Korb, Sr., age 86, of Alexandria, VA and Lewes, DE. After decades spent speaking truth to power and causing good trouble, Larry passed away uncharacteristically peacefully on April 20, 2026. As a child Larry fought polio. As a...

Lanny Ray Bennett, 78, of Nederland, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories that will live on for generations. Born on August 12, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas, Lanny grew up proud to be a Nederland Bulldog. While...

David Lee Armstrong, born February 3, 1941, in Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. David was the beloved husband of Theresa Armstrong for 35 years. He is also survived by his sister Eleanor Shipley; his children Kris and Kathryn Bishoff; three...

Stitsinger, Jr., Dr. Glenn W. Dr. Glenn W. Stitsinger, Jr., age 85, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio. Glenn was born on November 11,1940, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Glenn W. and Dorothy (Schirmer) Stitsinger. He graduated in 1958 from Hamilton High School. He then attended The Ohio...

James "Jim" L. Plunk passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home & Crematory.

** Ms. Jeanette Adams** *October 20, 1945 – April 20, 2026* Ellenwood, GA - Jeanette Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, dedicated nurse, and proud veteran, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 20, 1945, Jeanette lived a...

Kenneth P. Cassola, 77 1948 - 2026 Peabody - Kenneth P. Cassola 77, beloved husband of the late Alice (Kriesen) Cassola, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA surrounded by his loving family. Born, raised and educated in Beverly, he was the son of the late...

John Allen Hall passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cox-Ivey Funeral Home - Bainbridge.

On Sunday, April 12 th, 2026, the love of my life went home to be with Jesus. I am so grateful he loved the Lord with all his heart and his family unconditionally. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he coached boys’ basketball and loved playing dominos and cards. He worked at Ford Motor Company...

Zucker, Samuel H., 80, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Dartmouth Health Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Fish) Zucker for 43 years. Born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Julius and Eva (Smith) Zucker, he lived in White River Junction...

Glenn Collins passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Marker & Heller Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Huber Heights Chapel.

Arthur N. Sandella Sr. October 14, 1957 - April 11, 2026 Arthur N. "Artie" Sandella Sr., 68, of East Haven, formerly of West Haven, beloved husband of Laura Fraulo Sandella, passed away on April 11, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home. Loving father of Arthur N. (Alyson Canestri) Sandella...

Mr. Donald Lee Howell, age 76 of Eastanollee, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. A son of the late Ealon Calop Howell and Mary Lee Howard Howell, he was born April 3, 1950, in Panama City, Florida, growing up in Lucedale, Mississippi, Panama City Florida and...

Russell Lake McMillen, Sr. Yorktown, Va. – Russell Lake McMillen, 98, of Grafton, Virginia, went home to his savior on Saturday April 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 2, 1927, in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, Russell was the son of the late Sidney and Florence Gwinn...

Graveside services for Jack Carroll Reeves, 88, of Lindale, are scheduled for 11 am, Monday, April 27, 2026, with Bro. Reggie Day officiating under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. Mr. Reeves passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Emory. He was born January 22, 1938, in...

Harry King, 78, of Muncie, Indiana, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Harry was a retiree of Laborers Local 1112 of Muncie and a proud Vietnam veteran. He was a selfless man who always put his family and others first. Harry was an honest, hardworking man and...

Fred M. Boulay: beloved father, husband and member of his community passed away on April 17, 2026. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary Boulay; his sons: Shane, Jonathan and stepson, Micah. Fred was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam war. He served in the United States Navy as an...

Richard M. Brayall, Sr. Newport, RI — Richard M. Brayall, Sr., 75, of Newport, passed away on March 22nd, surrounded by family, following complications from esophageal cancer. Born on May 4, 1950, in Houlton, Maine, he was the son of Arlene Wilcox Scoville and the late Phillip Brayall Sr. The...

(Gasport) Raymond A. Pasterz, age 89, died April 23, 2026 unexpectedly at Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo. He was born July 23, 1936 in Buffalo and was a life-long resident of this area. Ray was a United States Army Veteran providing service during the time between the Korean War and the...

Richard “Dick” Hunt passed away on April 23, 2026 in Ellinwood, Kansas at the age of 78. Dick was born in Scott City, KS, to Charley Hunt and Virginia (White) Hunt. Dick grew up in Las Animas and attended Bent County High School until 1965 when he joined the US Navy. He did basic training in San...

Donald Marvin Merrigan — “Don” to everyone who knew and loved him — passed away at home on April 15, 2026, at the age of 83 after a brave battle with cancer, leaving behind his family and many dear friends whose lives were made richer, warmer, and more colorful by his...

Dennis W. Motsinger, 74, of Seymour, IN, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2026 in Seymour, IN. Born March 22, 1952, in Seymour, IN, he was the son of Frank Edward and Maxine (Gaiter) Motsinger. Dennis was a 1970 graduate of Seymour High School. While in high school, he worked as a manager for...

William Alan Bell age 77, of Free Soil, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Munson Medical center in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born on March 3, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan, son of the late William Rae and Norma (Scears) Bell. Bill was a sergeant in the United States Marine...

Charles Wayne Dunlap Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by The Howze Mortuary.

Raul Fernandez,  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, educator, and passionate World War II historian, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2026, in Rochester, NY. Born on May 3, 1946, in Havana, Cuba, Raul’s life was marked by dedication to his country, his community, and his personal passions....

Albert Andrew Geoit, 75, of Emmett, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1950, in Deford, MI, the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Wisenbaugh) Geoit. His marriage to Susan (Krause) Sherwin was February 22, 1986, in...

Charles Dustin Woolard, lovingly referred to as Dusty, age 76, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home. Dusty was born on August 6, 1949, in Greencastle, Indiana, a son of the late Charles Junior and Frances (Query) Woolard. He grew up in Vincennes,...

Leslie (Kent) Stein passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory - Canton.

DWIGHT ROBERT WADE, JR, MD, age 85, of Knoxville, died in the evening on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his home. He was an internist who practiced in Knoxville for almost 40 years. Born on May 11, 1940, he grew up in Sevierville, Tennessee, the oldest of four sons of Dwight Wade, Sr, and Kate Reagan...

Fayetteville Ret. SFC Walter Preston Howell, 87 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. Funeral will be held at 10:45 AM Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Kevin Edwards. Burial with full military honors will...

BOW ---- Francis 'Frank' Andrew Towle, 81, of Bow Center Rd, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. Frank was born on June 4, 1944, in Concord, NH, the son of J. Franklin and Ruth (Nelson) Towle of Chichester. Frank served in the US Navy during...

CW4 Cameron E Davis Cameron Davis was born on January 20, 1935 in Mason City, Nebraska to Clarence E Davis and Mary Edith Hogg. He was the third of three children (two sisters). After Cameron’s mother passed on 11 April 1941, his father remarried Martha Ellen Roberts, to which two children...

Dewayne Ponder, age 79, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on April 22, 2026. Dewayne was born January 25, 1947, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Cecil and Annie Ponder. At the time of his birth, the family lived in Arcadia, Oklahoma, before later moving to Hominy, Oklahoma, where Dewayne was raised....

Merle "Max" Lee Dugan passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Toothman Funeral Home - Saint Clairsville.