Category: Obituaries

Ronald Floyd McFarland, 70, died at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born March 5, 1950 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Frank C. and Mildred (Bass) McFarland. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and was a member of Godfrey Church of Read More …

JUNE 30, 1934 – JULY 14, 2020 – James DeElton Elmer, Col. USAF Retired, 86, passed away on July 14, 2020. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to Drayton Lee Elmer and Violet Evelyn (Stibbe) Elmer. Jim was a 30-year veteran of the US Air Force, accruing 9000 flying hours. His work life included door-to-door sales Read More …

We just received this from the daughter of Col. Elmer… I regret to inform you that my father, Ret. Col. James D. Elmer passed away on the evening of July 14, 2020. I would say he died of post-operative complications, but I do not know what the coroner has put on his official death certificate. Read More …

Scott Michael Ash, age 55 of Sugarcreek Township, passed away suddenly Friday, April 24, 2020 at home. He was born December 3, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska to Jerome and Mary Ash. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. In his Read More …

We found out a few days ago that Dave Shaffer, who graduated from the Syracuse Military Photojournalism program in 1977 passed away in 2014. Below is his published obituary. SHAFFER, David Earl of Seminole, passed away in his sleep on Aug. 2, 2014. He was born in Princeton, West Va on Jan. 16, 1953. Dave Read More …

Raymond Gary Banas, Sgt. USAF – 74, died unexpectedly at his home on Honeoye Lake, Honeoye NY on December 25, 2019. He was born on December 1, 1945. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Mildred (nee Staines) and his wife of 29 years Arlene (nee Pera). He was the former husband of Kathleen Read More …

Donald A. Zaike, age 89, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Don was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University and entered the Air Force, serving as a pilot. Don saw combat in the Vietnam War and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses among other decorations. He was a member Read More …

Mamou, LA – Funeral Services were held at 2:30 PM at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou on Monday, October 7, 2019, for Jimmy Wayne Boone, 45, who passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Lafayette, LA. Burial took place in the Protestant Cemetery in Mamou. Jimmy Wayne Boone was born in Eunice, LA on Read More …

On the 9th day of March, 2016 John A. Evans passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones, due to a battle with Vietnam-induced Agent Orange Lung/Brain Cancer. John enjoyed camping with his grandsons, range shooting, reading, and making unique birdhouses. He was an active member of First American Lutheran Church, Oconto and Read More …

Ralph D. Cresce, age 81, on November 4th the sky became gray in Lakengren, Ohio. As tears fell like rain, the husband, father, grandfather and friend Ralph Cresce passed through the door of his earthly life into his heavenly home. Born on November 8, 1936 in Nitro, West Virginia, son of the late Tony & Read More …

Dr. Stanley Jacob Miedich, 89, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2018. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles, and his beloved wife, Louise (nee Hagen), of 54 years. Stan is survived by his son Carl and daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Kathryn, Matthew and Nicholas, Read More …

A selection of photographs from Doug Morrell’s Memorial Service by Val Gempis. Ceremony was well attended with over 60 people, including members of the Patriot Guard Riders. Comments on gallery from Facebook

Frederic A. “Fred” Demarest, Jr., 92, of Syracuse, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, in the Francis House, following an extended illness. He began teaching photography at Syracuse University before the beginning of the Newhouse School. At Newhouse, Fred designed the photojournalism and photo illustration undergraduate majors and our master’s degree in communications photography. He brought those programs Read More …

Gregory Allagood Obituary |   Visit Guest Book CUMMING, Ga. — Mr. Gregory David Allagood, 46, of Cumming, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Mr. Allagood was born November 7, 1970, in Dade County, FL, to Joyce Triplett Allagood and the late Irwin Hines Allagood. Gregory attended North Point Church Read More …

Eugene W. Damgen 1927 – 2017 Eugene Walter Damgen, 89. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on May 25, 2017.  Gene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Theresa McCann Damgen.  He was the father of Margaret, Glenn, Marianne and Carol. Also grandfather to Ethan, Eric, Coral and David Maiefski, Alexander, Read More …

Richard Thomas Leiterman 1946-2017 Richard passed away June 27, 2017. Born August 17, 1946, in Lynwood, California, to Frank and Ethel Leiterman, he graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Los Angeles, and entered the Air Force. Stationed in Thailand, he made multiple trips to Vietnam where he assisted in electrical and stage preparations for Read More …

WOOTEN, JO ANTOINETTE (FAUSETT) Ocala, FL – Toni Wooten a longtime resident of the Ocala area, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1941 in Ocala, to Clifford ‘Buddy’ Dixon Fausett Jr. and Johnnie Long Fausett, she graduated from Ocala High School, class of 1960. She was Read More …

Mansie Booker passed away at 8:10pm on September 16th, 2016. He fell hitting his head causing a bleed in the brain. Due to the bleed, he had to stop taking blood thinners for his heart, which caused major issues. Viewing for Mansie will be held on Wednesday September 28, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Harrison Ross Read More …

Richard Spainhour October 14, 1925 – August 08, 2016 Richard James Spainhour Sr., 90, of Creekside Lane, died Monday, August 8, 2016, to be home with his Saviour. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Welcome, where he attended, with the Rev. Mark Blair officiating. Burial was Read More …

Kim L. Luoma, July 8, 2016 Kim  had been battling Emphysema (COPD) for a number of years. Two years ago he had a stroke and he fought hard for a very long time until his passing on July 8, 2016. On Sunday 31 July, 2016 A reception for Kim was held from 1 to 4 pm at the Army Navy Country Club (Arlington) Read More …

Timothy Jackson Monk, Sr. – February 13, 1947 – August 26, 2016 Tim Monk, Sr., 69, passed away August 26, 2016 He is preceded in life by his father Jim Monk, Sr. and his mother Ruth Monk.  Tim is survived by his wife Carol of 49 years. Son Tim Monk, Jr. and wife Shani, his daughter Rachel Read More …