Tributes to Maritime & Shipping Workers

Mr. Billy Joe Powell, age 81 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Monday, April 20th, 2026, at the La Follette Medical Center. He was born on July 19th, 1944, in Clinton, TN. Billy worked as a police officer with Oliver Springs Police Department and also worked with the city as an EMT. He later...

Anthony R. DiPrizio, a longtime resident of Medford, MA, passed away on April 21, 2026 at the age of 93. Anthony was the son of the late Antonio & Edith DiPrizio. He grew up in Boston’s North and West End. In his youth, he worked in the North Station shining shoes and would bring all of his...

Scott Seekamp Obituary 05-26-1949 to 03-20-2026 Scott was a jack of all trades and master of many, He was a musician, artist, craftsman, sailor, chef, food critic, husband and friend. Scott was born to Leona Frederick and Henry Seekamp. He grew up in Dearborn, MI. Scott was active in sports,...

Joseph Ashbridge Woodward, of Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, formerly of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA, surrounded by family. Born in Downingtown to W. Earl and Grace (Showalter) Woodward, Joe was raised with strong values of...

Thomas was born in Aalborg, Denmark to Hjorlief and Petra Maren Larsen. The family grew by two more sons, Kent and John. The family moved to Osterild and eventually to Frostrup where Thomas spent many days attending school and summers fishing in Hanstholm Havn with his uncles. After High School...

Vernon Kennedy Kimbrough Jr., age 85, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1940, in Mississippi, to Vernon K. Kimbrough Sr. and Bessie Kimbrough. In 1961, Vernon entered the United States Air Force, where he later served as a flight instructor in Germany, training members of...

Robert F. Guyre, Jr. passed away on April 20th, 2026, at Elliot Hospital in Manchester NH. Born in Seattle, Washington on October 6, 1942, to Margaret (Bruckler) and Robert F. Guyre, Sr., Bob was the oldest of fourteen siblings. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Robert F. Guyre, III, his...

BENNIE FRANK GREEN October 25, 1938 - March 26, 2026 Memorial services for Mr. Bennie Frank Green age 87, will be held April 25, 2026, at 1 P.M. in the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Stephen Doss officiating and Chapman Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held prior to...

Robert J. Lautner passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peshek Family (Apsey) Funeral Home - Apsey Chapel.

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. George Thomas Meeks, age 88, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Monteagle, TN. He was the son of the late Charles Franklin Meeks and the late Maddie Ann Adams Meeks and was the loving husband of Barbara Sue Sampley...

Colonel James M. Galyen, USAF (Ret.) Colonel James M. Galyen, USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a life defined by determination, service, quiet strength, and devotion to family and faith. James was born to Alfred and Marie Galyen in Downey, California, the...

Julian Lee Rogers, Jr., age 66, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Julian was born on August 7, 1959 in Gary, IN to the late Julian Lee Rogers, Sr. and Delitha (nee Fraley) Galka. Julian began working at Westville Correctional Facility for 34 years and worked his way up to...

Richard Lemox, 84, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he was the son of Lucille and Charles Lemox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his siblings Walter Lemox, Geneva Wooten, Helen Lemox, and Daisy Dukes. Richard later made his home in...

Philip “Rocky” Robert Bucci III went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Marion Bucci (nee Drasher), and his sisters, Lynn Woodside and Phyllis Berkheiser. He is survived...

Mr. Edwin Lamar Kelly Jr., known affectionately as “Ed,” passed away peacefully at his residence in Thomaston, Georgia, on April 18, 2026. He was 91 years old. Ed was born on October 17, 1934, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Edwin Lamar Kelly Sr. and Louise Kelly. A lifelong...

Robert “Bubba” J. Adams, born on November 2, 1968, passed away on April 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by a dedicated family man, leadership, and community service. His life was a testament to commitment both to his family and the many causes to which he devoted his time and...

There was something special about Tom—he could walk into a room full of strangers and leave with friends. U.S. Coast Guard Captain Alfred Thomas Miles (Retired), age 90, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tom, or...

Dean F. Sevon, born January 13th 1947, left our world Sunday, March 22nd after 79 years full of life. Born in Everett, a life-long fisherman, mariner and sailor, he logged travel and friendships from Hawaii to Alaska. As the long-time owner of Popeye's Marine and Milltown Sailing member, his...

Thomas “Tom” Gardi (January 24, 1968 – April 13, 2026), founder of We Do Teak, lifelong mariner and master craftsman, passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of passion and dedication. Tom built an extraordinary career from his deep love of the sea. Earning his U.S....

NOVAK, JAMES LAWRENCE (Age 83). On Monday, April 13, 2026, he passed on to God’s loving care. He is survived by his four children Elizabeth Thompson (Frederick), Jennifer Huston (Paul), Jay Novak, and Laura Arnett (Mark); eight grandchildren Matthew Thompson, Scott Thompson, Taylor Huston,...

ROCKINGHAM — John Larry McNeill was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born April 16, 1949 in Richmond County to John & Mabel McNeill. He is survived by his wife, Diane McNeill, of 41 years;...

Captain Ernest J. Anderson, Jr. b. 1936, d. 2026 Ernest J. Anderson, Jr. age 89, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas. Born on August 22, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts, Ernest lived a remarkable life defined by his deep devotion to his family, an extraordinary career, and...

Robert S. Gebelein (Bob), author, musician, sailor, gardener, philosopher and beloved uncle, died at his home on March 16, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1934, to parents Roberta Seaver Gebelein and Ernest George Gebelein, in New Bedford, MA. His grandfather George Gebelein was a famed Boston...

Funeral service for Odis Lee "Buddy" Lacy, 75, will be Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tom Campbell officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00...

Captain Jonathan (Trevor) Trevor Daniel passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services for SFC, Ret. Dean R. Merkins Sr., Capt. SVFD, age 73 of Lineville, will be held on Friday April 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Raymond Long officiating. Burial with Military and Firefighter Honors will follow at Providence Cemetery. Mr....

Brian A. Lee Sr. passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Francioni Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home Inc - Neptune.

Capt. Robert Lavell Burton, Jr., (USMMC Retired) died at his home in Ocean View on April 2, 2026. He was 75. Born the eldest of Robert L. Burton, Sr., and Mary Wilmot Burton, he is survived by his sisters Regis Scott of W. Melbourne, Fl., Marcey Hunter (Skip) and Nan Burton of Ocean View;...

Keith V. Ullrich born October 17, 1951, in Rockville Centre New York, passed away peacefully at his home in Hutchinson Island Florida, on April 3, 2026, at age 74. He was a Baldwin High School graduate in 1970 where he was known for gymnastics and wrestling. He soon moved to Newport Beach, CA...

In Loving Memory Andre "Teddy" Edward Kponou June 25th 1946 - March 26th 2026 Andre Edward Kponou ("Teddy") of Framingham, MA passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 at the age of 79. Andre was the third child of Mary and Andre Kponou, Sr., born on June 25, 1946 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West...

Darryl Wayne Stewart passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc..

Thomas Russell Jarvie Urry was born in a small town in Yorkshire to Charles William Urry and Jessie Russell (Jarvie) Urry. During WWII the family moved to Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK, where Russell and his brother Paul grew up. The two brothers and their friends enjoyed many adventures:...

Willie C. West, a dedicated public servant and beloved member of the Mitchell and Dougherty County communities, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Born on May 9, 1951, in Camilla, Georgia, Willie touched countless lives through his unwavering commitment...

Robert Bennett Everette passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peacock Funeral Home - Whiteville.