Tributes to Anthropologists & Archaeologists

Dr. Gail S. Russell, 78, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away, on April 13, 2026, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1947, in DeFuniak Springs, FL, to Clydus and Mercer Sherrer. She spent her early life at various locations where Mr. Sherrer served in the military...

Melonie Suzette Coles Baker December 25, 1958 - April 11, 2026 Melonie Suzette Coles Baker, 67, of Richmond, departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Alexander Coles, Sr.; brothers, Curtis and Eugene Coles. She leaves cherished memories to...

Jacqueline Snyder Mullikin passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Moore Funeral Home, PA.

Our beloved Jennifer was tragically taken from us on April 15, 2026, as she sat in her car on the side of the road. She was just 40 years old. Jennifer was a very independent person and once thanked us for not making her wear dresses or do "girly" things. She spent her youth learning to hunt,...

Kevin Barry McNamara passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bocchinfuso Funeral Home (Niagara), Inc..

John Robert Fleenor, Jr, 57, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 surrounded by family and friends at home after a 2 year battle with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). He was born on January 21, 1969 to John Robert Fleenor and Margaret Locke Fleenor in Birmingham, Alabama. Robert had a...

Norman Smyers August 10, 1943 - April 1, 2026 Norman Bernard Smyers, 82, of Missoula, Montana, passed away at home on April 1, 2026. Born and raised in Hawthorne, California, Norm loved the beach, raced his bicycle all over the South Bay area, and hiked and explored the nearby mountains and...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin James Wente, beloved son, brother, husband and father, who passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at his Lexington home. He was 56 years old. He was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia to Jim and Patti Wente on...

This hunting season, there won’t be one more ridge to climb, and the last bugle has echoed through the mountains, calling an amazing father and Papa home to be with our Lord, Steven Schurman. Steven was 73 years young and left us suddenly after a tough fight surrounded by the best medical staff...

W. Lester Aultman, a longtime resident of Clinton, passed away at his home on April 14, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on March 3, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Wilmer and Elizabeth Daglish Aultman, Les grew up on the family farm in Seminary, Mississippi, where he and his siblings...

Melvin Paul Covert, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Centennial, Colorado, on March 26, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1954, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Jerry and Margaret (Bauler) Covert. Melvin lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and dedication. He had a deep love for...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of my beloved father, Hari Mohan Varma, who left us on Friday, April 10th 2026 in San Jose, California. He was 91. He was a cherished husband, son, devoted father & father-in-law, uncle, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and loyal...

Johannes Jacobas Cornelius Geul passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices - Mississauga/GTA.

Lloyd Crosser Felton, Jr, age 72, passed away on April 6 at home in Salt Lake City, UT, after a long life full of hard work and dedication to family. He was born on April 20, 1953 in Cockeysville, Maryland to Caroline Beaumont Lycett and Lloyd Crosser Felton, Sr. Lloyd’s love of rocks and the...

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nicholas Kent Loper, who died from an aortic aneurysm on March 30, 2026 at the age of 50, in Reno, Nevada. Nick was born on January 21, 1976 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Roger and Ann Loper. He grew up in Marion, Iowa, where he graduated from Linn-Mar High...

Leslie D. Peterson, 77, of Bemidji, MN died Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Sanford Fargo Medical Center. Les passed peacefully after a brief illness. He was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River in Anoka, Minnesota in a loving home. After graduating from Anoka High School, he attended...

RODNEY CARLOS KIRK Sept 12, 1940 – April 6, 2026 Dr. Rodney Carlos Kirk, age 85 of Alma, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home. Born in Berkeley, California, to Junius and Afton (Ellis) Kirk, he later prized an especially close relationship with his stepfather, Edward F. Harden. His...

It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of our mom, Dolores Train. Born May 10th, 1936, she lived a full and beautiful life, passing away peacefully in the Bellingham Hospice House March 20th at the age of 89. She grew up in the Oregon and Seattle areas. She shared 68 years of...

Steven Fritts passed away January 17, 2026, from a combination of health ailments.  Steve was born May 18, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a brilliant mind, an insatiable scientific curiosity and found great joy in his fascination of many things. Steve had multiple degrees after having...