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Capt Harlan Cobert
Captain (Ret) Harlan M. Cobert, 79 Piedmont Airlines 767 flew west on February 13th, to join his beloved co-pilot Ella Rae. Together they are soaring the skies.
He leaves behind his ground crew: Susan Rae and David Lubold of Sacramento CA, Harlan Ronald and Karolina Cobert of Lewisville NC, Lori Allison and Thomas Kiley of Strasburg VA, and Lisa Michelle and Bryan Bache of Brandy Station VA.
His luggage agents: Dawn Michelle, Cynthia Paige, Suzanna Raye, Christopher Scott, Joshua Wayne, Morgan Padraic, Jace Aric, and Jordan Keith and seven great grandchildren.
Brothers Arthur T. of Isle of Palms SC, George and Kathy of Jessup MD, sister in law Pauline (D.A.) of Port Orange FL, father in law Earl Bittner, sister in law Marsha A. and Christopher Herman, brother in law Robert Bittner all of Somerset PA, as well as much loved nieces and nephews across the USA.
The Captain has requested donations be made to the Prince William County Police Association P.O. Box 1845 Manassas VA 20108
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Joseph Mathias
Joseph Mathews Mathias Jr. was born on March 21, 1923 in Norfolk, VA. Always fascinated with airplanes, he started building models at age 10. He earned his private certificate before high school graduation in May, 1941 at the Glenrock Airport in Norfolk. In 1940, he and two friends bought a 1928 American Eagle with an OX5 engine; they restored it and only got as far as high speed taxi when World War II broke out and they were prohibited from flying near the east coast. They sold the airplane to the U.S. Navy but owning it before 1941 qualified Joe to become a Pioneer member of the OX5 Club. While waiting for call-up by the Army, Joe instructed for Woody Edmondson at the Lynchburg, VA airport in a Navy training program. After being called up for active duty, Joe attended several flight courses, including instrument training in upstate New York in the winter. When the Army decided it had enough transport pilots, Joe was given the choice of gliders or the walking Army; naturally, he chose gliders. He went through training in the Waco CG-4A at Sheppard Field and Lubbock, TX as well as Laurinburg-Maxton, NC. He was deployed to Ramsbury, England and when his unit was called, the mission was Operation Varsity crossing the Rhine River from France into Germany three days after his 22nd birthday; the payload was 13 soldiers and several anti-tank mines. They flew at 400 feet for 2 hours and 40 minutes; the two pilots alternated every 30 minutes to give each other a break. After the mission, Joe came home to Norfolk to await orders to the Pacific; fortunately for him, President Truman ordered the bomb dropped on Japan and the war ended.
In 1948 Joe and friend Sam Blumberg operated a maintenance shop at the Pungo Airport in Virginia Beach. The following year he worked for Norfolk to Cape Charles Airlines flying a Noorduyn Norseman and a Stinson V-77. Corporate jobs followed until Joe heard that the DC-3 would be phased out; he didn’t want to miss his chance to fly the DC-3 so he applied to Piedmont Airlines. He was hired in February, 1952 and flew the DC-3 for 10,000 hours; then the Fairchild F-27, Martin 404, YS-11, and finally, the Boeing 737. His most exciting emergency was being struck by lightning in 1965 over Ashland, KY; he landed the plane safely at Ashland to discover that the top 18 inches of the tail was missing! During his airline career, Joe continued to build and fly light airplanes; he joined the Experimental Aircraft Association in 1955, holding membership number 1343. Joe and friend Warren Carter built a Druine Turbulent (all wood airplane) and trailered it to Rockford, IL (predecessor to Oshkosh) for judging. It was selected the 1959 Grand Champion and was the first aircraft in the U.S. with a Volkswagen engine. His picture flying the Turbulent was on the cover of EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine. Joe rebuilt several J-3 Cubs during his lifetime and was recognized as a Cub expert and master craftsman. Joe also performed aerobatic routines in his Pitts Special and flying farmer acts in his Cub for EAA airshows. His last airshow was in 1975. He developed angina in 1976 so went out on medical retirement from Piedmont; in 1977 he and partner Al Jenkins founded Custom Antique Aeroplanes. They restored Pepsi’s skywriting Travelair 4000 and a Beech Staggerwing among others. Joe sold his part of the business in 1986 so that he could spend more time on his own aircraft.
Although he said he wasn’t a happy glider pilot in WWII, Joe maintained his interest in gliders. In 1964, he co-founded the Tidewater Soaring Society at South Norfolk Airport; in 1977, Joe negotiated with the owner of a private field and the glider club moved to Garner Airport in Isle of Wight County where it remains today. He restored a 1943 Army training glider (TG-4) and flew it in 2005; the glider is now on loan to the Millitary Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Joe was a charter member of three EAA
Joe Gibson
Joseph Gibson
Date:
October 11th, 1918 - December 8th, 2011
Obituary:
Mr. Joseph Riley Gibson, 93, of 31 Somerset Court, Hartwell, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at his home after an extended illness.
Born on October 11, 1918 in Greenville, AL, he was the son of the late Joseph Riley Gibson, Sr., Bennie May Thompson Gibson Harbin, and stepfather, Ned Joseph Harbin. Mr. Gibson was a World War II US Army Air Corp Veteran where he served as Lieutenant in the Air Transport Command. He was also a member of the Secret & Ancient Order of Quiet Birdman, a lifetime member of the American Legion 109, former member of Hartwell Golf Club, former member of Hart County Golden K and Silver Eagles and a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Doris Gandy Gibson of the home; two children: Joseph Wayne Gibson of Monroe, NC, and Deborah Lane Gibson of Hartwell, GA; four grandchildren: Barry Gibson, Dan Pickens, Christy Smith and Lisa Waldrop; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Gibson was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Rufus Elmo Harbin; and two sisters, Jean Harbin Paoliello and Adelaide Harbin Parker.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell where the family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. The family is at the home. Floral arrangements are optional and special memorials may be made out to Hartwell First United Methodist Church Open Doors Fund, 200 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Memorials:
Hartwell First United Methodist Church Open Doors Fund, 200 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation
Visitations:
3:00PM to 4:00PM on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell (map/driving directions)
Services:
4:00PM at Hartwell Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 (map/driving directions)
Cemetery:
Nancy Hart Memorial Park
1171 Royston Hwy.
Hartwell, GA 30643 (map/driving directions)
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Capt. Guy B. Hancock
Services for Guy B. Hancock, 54, of Pavo,Georgia are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Milton C. Gardner and the Rev. Dan Spencer will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hancock died Dec. 6 at his residence in Pavo. Born Dec. 7, 1954, in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Francis "Frank" and Hazel Brook Hancock. On May 4, 1984, at All Saints Episcopal Church, he married Marianne Woodham Hancock of Pavo, who survives. He was a 1973 graduate of Central High School. He graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Georgia in 1977. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was an airline pilot for Piedmont Airlines and U.S. Airways for 25 years. In his earlier professional aviation career, he flew for Industrial Boiler and Flowers Foods. He was a devoted husband and father. Other survivors include son, Stanford Michael Francis Hancock of Pavo; brother-in-law, Jesse Carmichael "Mike" Woodham III; aunt, Dorothy "Dot" Hancock Mills and husband, Ben of Thomasville; cousins, Pamela Hancock Reeves and husband, Tom of Thomasville, Laura Kitchens and husband, Curt of Lakeland, Fla, Kathy Hoskinson and husband, Jim of Lakeland, Fla., Patti Ford and husband, Michael of Columbus; godchildren and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Visitors may sign the online guest register at www.allenfh.com. - Allen and Allen Funeral Home
Capt. Bill Nixon
Captain William Fred Nixon, 67, of Flagler Beach passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his residence. Capt. Nixon, a retired 767 pilot for US Airways, had resided in Flagler Beach for the past 4 years after moving from Virginia Beach, VA where he had resided for 40 years. Born November 4, 1942, the only son of the late Fred Nathaniel and Mary Victoria White Nixon, he had spent his childhood in Dobson, NC on his family's 250 acre tobacco farm. Capt. Nixon was the Director of Flight Operations for Avia Aero Services at Flagler County Regional Airport. He was a member of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, RCIA, the Silver Eagles, and NRA. He enjoyed socializing with his family and friends, loved being with his children and grandchildren. Thanksgiving and Christmas were his favorite holidays to spend with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying airplanes, playing cards and boating. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a certified scuba diving instructor. He had a wonderful sense of humor. During his career with US Airways, Capt. Nixon landed a fully loaded 757 aircraft in Pittsburgh, PA after the hydraulics had failed during an ice storm. All survived without injury. He was greatly respected by all of his fellow pilots. Throughout all his accomplishments in life, foremost he was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Alexis (Kenyon) Nixon, eight children and spouses Randy Nixon of Jonesville, NC, Jason and Kate Nixon of Virginia Beach, VA, Mary Carroll of Flagler Beach, Mandy and Mike Hammer of Virginia Beach, VA, Molly Nixon of Flagler Beach, Justin and Stacy Nixon of Charleston, SC, Mindy and Eric Parker of Atlanta, GA and Maggy Grace Nixon of Virginia Beach VA, eleven grandchildren, Randy, Christina, Kataleena, Morgan, Cameron, Carson, Carley, Alexis, Phillip, Justin, Jackson, and three great grandchildren, Gracie, Lyvian, Ravan. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be sent to Society of Saint Vincent of De Paul, 400 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach FL 32136. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.
Capt. Jesse Hunter Craig
Jesse Hunter Craig, age 85, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home.
Jesse was born in Charlotte, NC, November 1, 1924, the son of the late John Edward and Elvira Hunter Craig.
He served in the US Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines. After the war he married Elizabeth Kennedy and began his career in aviation, flying for a private company. He became a civilian flight instructor for the military during the Korean Conflict and remained in that position until 1959 when he went to work as a co-pilot for Piedmont Airlines. He retired from Piedmont in 1978 as Captain and was flying the Boeing 737's.
Surviving are his wife, Faye Kennedy Craig, his son, John E. Craig, two daughters, Karen L. Chapman and husband Colin, and Susan R. Hill and husband Jeffrey, and one granddaughter, Katerina Chapman. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Jesse Richard Craig on November 7, 2009.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 to 7 PM at Andrews Market Street Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made to family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Market Street Chapel
Jimmy P. Odum
Odum
ODUM WINSTON-SALEM - Jim Odum, 67, of Winston-Salem, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Jim was born January 13, 1941 in Glade Spring, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother Glenna Goff Odum Wilkinson and stepfather Samuel W. Wilkinson. Jim honorably served the country as a United States Marine. He was a policeman with the Santa Anna, CA Police Department as well as the Virginia State Police. After twenty-five years of service as a pilot with Piedmont Airlines and USAir, he retired as a Boeing 767 Captain and began a successful business career with Hunt and Associates of Abingdon, Virginia. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rita; their son Sam Odum and wife Jessica; daughter Sarah Odum Garner and husband Santford Garner; their three granddaughters Mary Grace Odum, Olivia Roberts Garner and Isabella McAdams Garner. Also surviving is a brother, Steve Wilkinson and his wife Terry; a sister Susan W. Wolfe and her husband Dan. In addition, he was blessed with many special nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Jim' s life will be held at Salem Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends directly following the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27157 or online at www.childressinstitutefor pediatrictrauma.org. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.
Capt. Harris Bowen
Capt. Harris Bowen, 75, of Weirsdale, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at The Villages Regional Hospital. Born in Bowdon, Ga., he came to the area from Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Bowen was a retired pilot for Piedmont Airlines after 27 years. He was a member of Twin Cessna Flyers Assoc., Piedmont Silver Eagles Assoc., Stearman Restorers Assoc., Experimental Aircraft Assoc., Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assoc., and Antique Airplane Assoc. While flying for Piedmont he was contracted to L & N Railroad to be a corporate pilot and mechanic. He earned the Master Pilot Award and Master Mechanic Award from the FAA. He loved flying, wood working and restoring antique cars. Mr. Bowen served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Ann Bowen of Weirsdale; sons, Miles C. (Karen) Bowen of Tehachapi, Calif., Jeffery H. (Nikki) Bowen of McDonough, Ga., Carl R. (Andrea) Bowen of Gastonia, N.C.; sister, Betty Hough of Flat Rock, Mich.; granddaughters, Jeanine, Amanda, Rebecca, Reba; grandsons, Michael and John. Funeral services will be held (today) Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages with the Rev. Terry Robertson officiating. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Buchanan, Ga. Contributions may be made to Silver Eagles Charitable Funds, Inc., 13115 Centennial Commons Highway, Huntersville, NC 28078-4605. Arrangements are entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, The Villages.
Capt. C. Darrell Gordon
C. Darrell Gordon VIRGINIA BEACH - C. Darrell Gordon passed away peacefully with family by his side Sept., 17, 2008. He retired as a pilot from Piedmont Airlines after 36 years of service. He was an active member with the Piedmont Silver Eagles and the Old Dominion Squadron-CAF, continuing with his passion for flying. Originally from High Point, N.C., he served in the Marine Corps and was a POW during the Korean conflict. Darrell enjoyed his motorcycle and looked forward to trips with his friends. A member of the Kings Grant Presbyterian Church, he was also a Shriner and a Mason. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Donna; two sons, Mark and wife Amanda of Richmond and Kyle of Charlottesville; brother, Lacy and wife Lynda of High Point, N.C.; brothers-in-law, John and wife Jean, Bruce and wife Connie; and extended family and many, many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha A. Gordon Jones; his father, Clarence D. Gordon; and a daughter, Pamela J. Gordon. A memorial service will be held Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. in Kings Grant Presbyterian Church on Little Neck Road in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach office, is assisting the family
Captain Dwight Lee Odum
Captain Dwight Lee Odum
Captain Dwight Odum, retired Division Chief Pilot for Piedmont Airlines, died on
June 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife Constance Foxworth Odum, daughter
Alison Odum Vernon and her husband Charles, 2 grandsons Mark and Gary Vernon, a
foster sister, Frances Langdon, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Captain Odum flew for the Ferry Command during World War II, and then became a
pilot for Piedmont Airlines from 1948 until his retirement in 1979. He was a
proud member of the Little Creek Lions Club for over 50 years, a member of St.
John's United Methodist Church for over 50 years and a member of the Quiet
Birdmen.
Graveside services will be held at 11am on Saturday June 21 at Spring Branch
Cemetery in Marion, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
the Little Creek Lions Club, c/o Lion Gerrie Quinn, 3499 Winding Trail Circle,
Va. Beach, VA 23456 AND/OR Altzheimers Disease Research, 23512 Gateway Center
Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Capt. "Bob" Robert Morse Brown
Robert Morse Brown
Family-Placed Obituary
ROBERT MORSE BROWN Bob Brown, 59, of Wellington, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008, after a long, valiant fight with lung cancer. Bob's two great loves were broadcasting and aviation. His broadcasting career started in Chicago in the late 60's as a disc jockey. He then moved on to CNN in Atlanta and finally onto to West Palm Beach where he became the weatherman for Channel 5. He began flying in the early 80's for Piedmont Airlines, later to become U.S. Air, where he was a captain for many years. His first bout with lung cancer in 2005 ended his career as a pilot, but that didn't stop Bob. He was determined to overcome his disease, with such tenacity and strength, that he managed, against all odds, to live cancer free for two years. He spent his final working months with Flight Safety, where he made many friends. Through it all, he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Linda and surrounded by his many caring friends. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dana Brown and his mother, Marilynn Marston Brown Peabody. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; his sister, Becky Critoph (husband, Tony) and their three children; his brother, Stuyvesant Peabody and his son; his step-daughter, Michelle Courtright (husband, John) and step-son, Michael Alton. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 P.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to The American Cancer Society, Palm Beach County Unit, 621 Clearwater Park Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. Do not follow where the path may lead Go instead where there is no path And leave a trail
CAPT. JOE HIGH
It is with much sadness I notify you that Captain Joe High took his last flight west. After a long battle with lukemia, Joe passed away March 22nd. His wife Patsy was with him at his bedside as she had been during his time of sickness. Joe has a son who resides in Roanoke, VA.
Joe was born November 22, 1926 in Bailey, NC where he grew up. After his service in the military Joe attended college and went to work for Piedmont Airlines in 1949 as an agent. Joe became a Sales Representative for Piedmont and later in the mid 50's he was hired by Piedmont as a pilot. He earned his pilot wings at a small airport near Charleston. WVA.
Everyone who knew Joe had a great respect for him. He was a professional in all areas of his life, a truly honest, sincere and caring person. He made everyone around him always feel comfortable. Joe has been one of my best friends I have ever known for the past 43 years.
I have a special connection with Joe as he taught me to fly and helped me secure my job as a First Officer with Piedmont in 1967. Anyone who ever flew with Joe knows what a good pilot and teacher he was. His ability to teach was done in a way that allowed you to learn from your mistakes without feeling intimidated. He liked challenges and had an inquiring mind, always looking for ways to be better in all aspects of his life.
He had an infectious laugh that come straight from his heart when he was having fun or telling a funny story. One hot July day in my Cessna 120, he forgot his lighter and couldn't smoke his strong black Perogi cigar he liked and he laughed and said, 'Bill I guess you lucked out today'. If not for Joe and his interest in teaching me to fly, I might not have had the wonderful flying career I enjoyed with Piedmont Airlines.
Joe, we will all miss you, but your memory will forever be with us. I wish I could have been more like you throughout my life.
Your Friend,
Captain Bill Carico
Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs Patsy High
2170 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. 71W
Naples, FL 34102
CAPT. JAMES G. BROCKENBROUGH
Jim Brockenbrough, 69 of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away March 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Peggy Brockenbrough. He was the son of Edward Henry and Lucille Hogan Brockenbrough, born in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 9, 1938. Brock grew up in Charlotte on the family owned Brockenbrough Airport with his 5 siblings. He was preceded in death by brothers Ed Brockenbrough and Wiley Brockenbrough, leaving behind twin sister Jane Riggings, Ann Brockenbrough, and Jo Boykin. The Brockenbrough family has a long aviation history which began with his Father who was a barnstormer in the 1920's. His Father E.H. Brockenbrough met his wife Lucille who became his wing walker and life long partner. His parents operated the Piper Dealership in the Southeastern Region and owned the Brockenbrough Airport in Charlotte, NC. All of the Brockenbrough children were taught to fly by their parents. Brock and his brother Ed continued the aviation family tradition flying for Piedmont and Delta Airlines respectively. Hired by Piedmont Airlines in 1965, Brock flew domestic and international routes before retiring in 1994 to spend time on his beloved farm in Locust Grove. Brock was a member of the Piedmont Silver Eagles and the Morrow Masonic Lodge. He leaves behind many friends from his flying career which he loved so much. His daughter Lisa Brockenbrough and son Charles Brockenbrough have carried on the family aviation tradition. Lisa and her husband Jack Shaul both are pilots for Northwest Airlines. Charles Brockenbrough is a Captain for Atlantic Southeast Airlines. The farm is where Brock loved to share time with family, friends and animals. He had such a kind and gentle spirit and shared it lovingly with his family.
Brock is survived by children, Lisa Brockenbrough and husband Jack Shaul, grandchildren Taylor Ann and Michael James. Son, Charles, his wife Theresa Brockenbrough, grandchildren Rebekah Hannah Mays, Lauren Ashley, Savannah Gabrielle, and Jamison Anne. He also leaves behind Great granddaughter, Annabelle.
The family will receive friends at 6:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday March 4, 2008 at the Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Tara Chapel, 681 Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30238. The memorial service will begin at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions to the Emory University Burn Center, Grady Memorial Hospital, 80 Butler Street, Atlanta, GA 30335.
CAPT. BENJAMIN PEALE KENNEDY
BENJAMIN PEALE KENNEDY
Benjamin Peale Kennedy died on January 6, 2008, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Enid Haselden Kennedy.
He was born on April 26, 1928, in Union, SC, the son of Henry Lee and Corinne Peale Kennedy. After his mother's death he was lovingly raised by Judge Albert Gibert and Conya Traynham Kennedy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Perrin and Harry Rychen Kennedy.
He was educated in the Union County Schools and then attended the Hawthorne School of Aviation. Upon graduation he began a lifelong career in aviation. He served as a civilian instructor for the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In 1955 he began a 33 year career with Piedmont Airlines. He was also a private flight instructor, training and mentoring many aspiring pilots. He especially enjoyed assisting many local Boy Scouts in obtaining their Aviation Merit Badge. After retirement he became part owner of Bame (Wrigglesworth) Ace Hardware. He was an elder and faithful member of Winter Park Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of Rotary International, Antique Automobile Club of America, QBs, Experimental Aircraft Association, and was a Master Gardener.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Grace Kennedy Clark and husband Robert of Yonges Island, SC, Lucie Kennedy Anderson and husband Fil of Greensboro, NC, Benjamin Peale Kennedy, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Lee Traynham Kennedy of Madison, GA; three grandchildren, Meredith Anderson Miller and husband Gabe, William Benjamin Anderson, and Lee Gibert Anderson; two brothers, Barham Foster Kennedy and Albert Gibert Kennedy and wife Betty; sister ,Elizabeth Kennedy Lion; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Andrews Market Street Chapel.
A private burial will be held at Oleander Gardens, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Ben lived a full and rich life, devoted to those he loved. His kind and gentle spirit enriched the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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Published in the Star-News from 1/8/2008 - 1/9/2008.
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Capt. Gerald Boyce
Pauline Thomas forwarded your e-mail to me requesting some in formation on my late husband, Capt. Gerald (Jerry) L. Boyce. His date of birth was 6/30/51 and his date of death was 11/19/06. He was 55 years old. Jerry was killed after spending the day at the Rock Hill Airport with the RV-8 he had just built. It was a beautiful and warm day so Jerry rode his Harley Davidson down to the hangar. He called to say he was coming home and wanted to put up the Christmas tree. Jerry never came home. He also never got to fly the plane as he was waiting for a replacement/warranty part. Jerry was hit by a car driven by a 72 year old lady. She was charged with failure to yield right of way. Surviving him is his mother, Betty Boyce of Lugoff, SC and his brother, Ronnie Boyce also of Lugoff, SC. I am his wife, Anna M. Boyce, who is also a flight attendant. I have been on a medical leave of absence for several years, but was hired with Piedmont Airlines on 4/30/85. Later US Air adjusted my hired date to 3/25/85.
Jerry was hired with Piedmont Airlines on 3/4/85. When I married him, I gained a whole three weeks of travel senority! We laughed about that.
On Jerry's birthday, June 30th of this year, we did a memorial service, "Missing Man" formation in honor of Jerry and for everyone to see the magnificent airplane that he had worked so hard on a built from scratch. Capt. Gene Thomas flew Jerry's plane in the formation and he flew west.
Please add Jerry's name to the "Gone West" plaque.
If there is any more information that I can send to you, please feel free to e-mail back to me or call.
Anna M. Boyce
Capt. Larry Daniel Dudley, Jr.
Captain Larry Daniel Dudley Jr.
Larry Daniel Dudley, Jr., 64, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 8, 2007. A faithful man of God, Larry passed away just as he lived his life-as a witness to God's faithfulness, surrounded by his family, and even in his final moments, filled with God-given love. Larry's father, Larry Dudley, Sr., was undoubtedly awaiting his son's arrival in Heaven. Larry's legacy here on Earth will be carried on by his many family members and friends, including his sweetheart and the love of his life, his wonderful wife of 38 years, Linda Edmonds Dudley; and the four children that the two of them so lovingly raised together, Larry Daniel Dudley, III, Kathryn Dudley Aldridge and her loving husband, John, and their three children, Jackson, Abigail, and Amelia; James Robert Dudley, and Michael Patrick Dudley. Also surviving are Larry's mother, Evelyn Dudley; and his loving and gentle brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Cathy Dudley and their children, Amy, Sara, and Matthew; Mary Leeann Clemons, girlfriend to James; and Laura Katherine Higgins, girlfriend to Michael, also join the family in celebrating Larry's life.
Larry was a lifelong aviation and history fan, and one of the best pilots you would ever meet. He truly enjoyed telling tall tales with his aviation buddies who shared so many weekends at the Buzzard's Roost and the Quiet Birdmen gatherings. But to those who knew him best, Larry was a man who loved his Lord, his family, and his friends. Nothing made him happier than when all of his "chickens" would come home for holidays to be together as a whole family. His sweet, sweet heart and wise words will be missed by all, though we hold on to the knowledge that we will see him again one day, without pain or frustration, but in perfect love.
Friends and family are welcome to join us in a visitation at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, November 11, 2007, a graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on Airport Road, Roanoke at 2 p.m. A memorial and worship service honoring Larry's life and his faith will be held at Cave Spring Baptist Church on Brambleton Road at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who want to help join us in supporting Roanoke County Fire and Rescue #5 and the Blue Ridge Women's Center. Rescue #5's gentle, caring service to Larry during a time of need was nothing short of amazing, and the BRWC offers women much-needed guidance in times of need. By supporting these programs, you'll help them continue providing their much-needed services. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
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Capt. Charlie Meacham
Captain Charlie Meacham has flown west.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Floyd (Charlie) Meacham, Sr., 88, will be conducted 3:00 pm Sunday, October 28, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in Rockingham, NC with Rev. Keith Nanney and Rev. Leonard Mayo officiating and interment at Eastside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 pm at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham. Mr. Meacham died Friday, October 26th at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Meacham was born September 14, 1919 in Rockingham, the son of the late Jessie Edward and Lula Allred Meacham. He graduated from Rockingham High School in 1939 and entered Embry Riddle Aeronautical College Cadet Officers training program. In January 1942, he was commissioned in the US Army Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and served as a pilot in the 20th Ferrying Group, Air Transport Command in China, Burma, India theater stationed in Mohanbari, India until 1945. He was employed by Resort Air Lines from Jan. 1946 through Jan. 1949, and with Piedmont Air Lines from Jan. 1949 until his retirement in Sept. 1979.
Mr. Meacham was a life long member of First United Methodist Church and the Ledbetter Men's Bible Class. He was a member of the Rockingham Cotillion Club and has served on the Rockingham City Board of Adjustments and Appraisals.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy McNair Meacham; son, Charles F. (Chuck) Meacham, Jr and wife Joan of Rockingham; daughter, Marianne M. Crawford and husband Jim of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Amy M. Taylor (Shawn) and Melanie M. Meacham, both of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Charles F. Meacham, III of Rockingham, James C. Crawford, IV and Cameron M. Crawford, both of Cheraw; one great grand daughter, Sloan M. Taylor; a brother, Henry A. Meacham, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 410 E. Washington St., Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be sent to www.carterfuneral.net.
Capt. Doug Johnson
Capt. Doug Johnson passed away 8/11/07. Funeral services were held 8/15/07, he was 72 years old.
I spoke with his brother Rowland on Thursday, 8/23/07, who is the only surviving member of the family and he said Capt. Doug's health had deteriorated the last few months.
Regards,
Capt. Paul S. Snell
Historian/PSE
Capt. Wayne Throckmorton
Retired Piedmont F/A Alison Throckmorton's husband, Wayne (A Piedmont Captain) was killed in a motorcycle accident last Tuesday. No plans were given for a service at this time.
Condolences may be sent to:
Alison Throckmorton
18120 San Carlos Blvd
#30G
Ft Myers, FL 33931
lilabby98@aol.com
Capt. Jimmy Craig
Captain Jim Craig died June 21 2007. His son Jimmy sent me the following informatiom. If anyone has a story about Jim that can be read at the celebration of life please send it to Jimmy at
jcak@bellsouth.net.
Sam
From Jim Craig's son.
Captain Jim Craig will be buried at 9:30am, Thursday, June 28, at Greenwood Cemetary in Orlando Florida www.greenwood-cemetery.net
There will be a Celebration of his Life at his grandson's house, also in Orlando, at 6:30pm, Thursday, June 28. The address is 922 Bonita Dr, Winter Park, FL., 32789. Winter Park is part of Orlando.
Everyone is welcome at both events, and both will be informal. There will be food and refreshments at the Celebration. Everyone is also welcome to call us at 407 657 7994 or my cell 404 966 3949. I hope to send his obituary tomorrow.
Anyone wishing to send flowers: Mary Craig, 264 Balfour Dr., Winter Park, FL., 32792.
Capt. Benny Sharpe
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Benny Sharpe
TAYLORSVILLE -- Benny H. Sharpe, 70, of Taylorsville, formerly of Lake Norman, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Taylorsville, NC.
Mr. Sharpe was born August 4, 1936, in Taylorsville, and was the son of the late Conway and Irene Sharpe. Benny was a career pilot and retired from Piedmont/US Airways in 1991 as captain, after 24 years of dedicated service. After his retirement, he along with his wife, Brenda, flew their C-185 Amphibian Aircraft to such places as Alaska, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, as well as most of the United States. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Lee Masonic Lodge #253 in Taylorsville where he had served as Past President.
Benny is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda B. Sharpe; one son, Benny H. Sharpe, Jr. of Taylorsville; one daughter, Constance Irene Sharpe of Raleigh; one brother, Walter Lee Sharpe of Taylorsville; three step-sons, David Patton and his wife, Dianne, of Kernersville, Mike Patton and his wife, Debra, of Taylorsville, and Jack Patton and his dear companion, Susan Walker of Winston-Salem; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is the mother of his children: Nancy K. Sharpe of Taylorsville.
Services celebrating Benny's life will be held 11:00 AM Monday at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Troutman with the Rev. Chris Fitzgerald, the Rev. Lynn Hawkins, and the Rev. Jamie Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic rites accorded by the Lee Masonic Lodge #253 of Taylorsville.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Sunday at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 1739 Perth Road, Troutman, NC 28166; or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.legacy.com.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family of Benny Sharpe.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 6/24/2007.
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Capt. Chester A. Hughes
To all Silver Eagles, QB's and EAA members:
It is with much sadness that I must inform you that today, 6/9/07, at about 1:00pm, our dear friend and colleague left us on that final flight west. He was surrounded by Sarah, his wife of 71 years, and sons Chet, Randy and daughter Carol. He died at Churchill Assisted Living facility in Mooresville, NC. He will be cremated and his ashes will probably be held by the family and interred at the time of Sarah's death along with hers. There is to be a memorial service held sometime in the near future - date and place to be determined. CA was 92 years old. His 93rd birthday would have been in just a few days on June 18th.
Sadly,
Al Williams
Capt. Donald Graham Broadwell
HAYES - Donald Graham Broadwell, 67, died May 30, 2007, at his home which he considered to be the most perfect place on earth. Don served both in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army. During his service in the Army he flew the OV-1 Mohawk and the UH-1 helicopter. Don flew the helicopter in the Idrang Valley Operation, which was the first real battle between the U.S. Army and the North Vietnamese. In Vietnam he was shot down four times. Don was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Expert Pistol Medal. After Don left the service he flew for Piedmont Airlines and retired in 1995 as Captain from USAir now known as USAirways. The airplanes Don flew during his airline career were the Martin-404, Fairchild Hiller-227, YS-11, B-737-200 and B-727-200. He was a member of the Piedmont Silver Eagles. Don was a man of great wisdom acquired over a life well lived. His leadership and heroism as well as his strength of character will be missed. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn L. Broadwell; son, Graham Broadwell; two daughters, Suzanne Hagelberger and husband, Steve, and Frances Carneal and fiancé, Jeff; sister, Carol Broadwell Shull and husband, James; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service, officiated by the Rev. Stephen Young, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be private. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family wishes to thank Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for the care and compassion given to Don and the family during his illness. To honor his memory, contributions may be made to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P.O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061, or Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9, Bena, VA 23018.
Published in the Daily Press from 5/31/2007 - 6/1/2007.
Capt. Ward Davis Doub
Ward Davis Doub
PFAFFTOWN - Ward Davis Doub, 85, of 4721 Seward Road in Pfafftown, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Mr. Doub was born Dec. 11, 1921, in the Baltimore community of Yadkin County to Sanford Lafayette Doub and wife, Sarah Ella Davis Doub. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty Jean Doub; his son, Judge Randy Davis Doub and wife Toni Susan PeggDoub, and grandsons Alexander Wade Davis Doub and Jameson Anthony Edward Doub of Greenville; his daughter, Sara Jo Doub Cox and husband Edgar Lee Cox Jr. and granddaughters Allison Renee Cox and Robin Marie Cox of Dover, Del., and his daughter Leigh Ann Doub Smith of Winston-Salem; his sister, Martha Pearl Doub Logan of East Bend; and many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Doub was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Queen Inez Doub Phillips of Midland and Jennie Louella Doub Cornelius of Winston-Salem. Mr. Doub graduated from East Bend High School and Lees-McRae College. Mr. Doub served his country from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator in World War II. He was a member of U.S. Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-106. His crew was assigned to fly bombing and surveillance missions in the South Pacific. He was awarded the U.S. Navy Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as co-pilot of a patrol bomber plane for contributing "materially to the success of his plane and the infliction of extensive damage on enemy shipping during offensive patrols and strikes in the vicinity of Borneo, Indo-China and the Japanese Mainland. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of hostile anti-aircraft fire and serial opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." He was a member of the East Bend American Legion. Mr. Doub was employed for 31 years by Piedmont Airlines and retired as a captain in 1981. Mr. Doub was a member of Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church. He served on the administrative board and served as chairman. He sang in the church choir, taught Sunday school and served on the parsonage committee when the West Forsyth Charge undertook construction of a new parsonage. He was most interested in the history and genealogy of the Doub family. He was chairman of the committee to establish a permanent memorial to the founder of Doubs Church, the Rev. John Doub, who was the first Doub to immigrate to America, in 1773. Mr. Doub was an avid gardener. He enjoyed sharing the vegetables from his garden with friends and neighbors. For a number of years, he raised Black Angus cattle. He was an athlete who very much enjoyed the competition and camaraderie developed over his years of playing tennis. A celebration of life with full military honors with the VFW Memorial Honor Guard and American Legion Post 336 will be conducted at noon Saturday, March 10, at Doubs Chapel United Methodist Church, 5591 Seward Road in Pfafftown, with the Rev. Richard Patzfahl and the Rev. Dwight Cartner presiding. The body will be placed in the church at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends and family from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Vogler's Reynolda Road. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Doub requests that memorials be made to the Doubs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P O Box 542, Pfafftown NC 27070 or the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina, P O Box 127. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Cheryl Robinson, Sherry Poindexter and the other wonderful caregivers, whose loving and tender care of Mr. Doub contributed to enhancing his quality of life during his last two years.
Capt. John Berryhill
Date of Death: 02/03/2007
John Wearn Berryhill, Jr. age 80, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2007.
He was born in Charlotte, NC on April 17, 1926 to the late John Berryhill, Sr. and Ruth Sadler Berryhill. Remembered are his first wife, Jane Hoffman Berryhill, a son John Hoffman Berryhill and a brother, Joseph S. Berryhill, all who preceded him in death.
John was a professional airline pilot for 40 years, serving 38 years with Piedmont Airlines and 2 with US Airways, and was a member of the Piedmont Retired Pilots Association "Silver Eagles". He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, St. John's Lodge #1, AF&AM, Cape Fear Chapter # 346, Order of Eastern Star where he served as Worthy Patron, and also served as Grand Chaplain for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during WW II.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Cloaninger Berryhill; three children, Becky McCrary (Bruce), of Wilmington, Artie Berryhill (Lydia) of Marble Falls, TX, and Frances Anne Berrryhill of Rockledge, FL; two step children, Mark Whiting (Cathy) and Scott Whiting (Connie); three grandchildren, Todd McCrary(Tara), Amy Greenwood (Keith), A.J. Berryhill; step grandchildren, Kyle, Lauren, Kelvin &Nicole Whiting; great grandchildren, Delaney & Kelsey McCrary and Tyler Greenwood, and a brother, James C. Berryhill of Charlotte.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held 11 am Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends following the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28402
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Capt. George Arkebauer
George G. Arkebauer
Born in Akron, Ohio on Aug. 4, 1936
Departed on Dec. 24, 2006 and resided in Tierra Verde, FL.
Service: Saturday Jan. 27, 2007
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Arkebauer, George G., 70, of Tierra Verde, died Sunday (December 24, 2006) at Edward White Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Akron, OH and moved here in 1998 from Key West, FL after cruising Florida's waterways looking for the perfect city to call home. The friendliness of the people he met here helped him choose St. Petersburg. He was an Army veteran. His career as an international airline pilot with Piedmont Airlines, US Airways and EVA Air in Taiwan, spanned 29 years of service. After retiring to St. Petersburg, he was a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and also a Yacht Broker with Edwards Yacht Sales of Clearwater. He was a member of the Quiet Birdman and the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife of 16 years: Susan; his 3 daughters: Julie Larson, Fullerton, CA, Amanda Arkebauer, Seattle, WA and Alisa Arkebauer, Folsom, CA; 3 grandchildren: Ann Marie, Lindsey and Michael Larson, all of Fullerton, CA and a niece: Kathryn Coleman, Statesboro, GA. Anderson-McQueen Funeral & Cremation Centers-NE St. Petersburg Chapel.
F/A Dorothea Louise Sain
SAIN, DOROTHEA LOUISE, 65, passed away September 14, 2006 in Orlando, FL. Mrs. Sain was born October 8, 1940 in Princeton, WV. She retired after 40 years as a Flight Attendant with Piedmont Airlines/USAirways. Mrs. Sain was an avid golfer and was a member of the Winter Park Pines Golf Course. She is survived by six nieces and nephews, Kim Gresham, David Elmore, Scot Elmore, Ginger Aubrey, Billie Ann Jones and Teresa Lynch; several grandnieces and nephews; three step-daughters; two grandchildren; special friends, Becky and Steve Hunt and many other close friends. Mrs. Sain was preceded in death by her husband, Shotwell T. Sain. A gathering for family and friends will be held, Sunday, September 17th from 2-3PM at the Baldwin Fairchild Conway Chapel with Funeral Services following at 3PM. She will be laid to rest in Princeton, WV. Donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are being handled by BALDWIN FAIRCHILD, CONWAY CHAPEL 1413 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807. 407-277-6700. Please view and sign the family guestbook at: www.baldwinfairchild.com
Graveside Service at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, West Virginia
September 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.
Capt. Harold F. Dobbins
Capt. Harold F. Dobbins
Harold Fred Dobbins (better known as "Hoss" to his friends) of 7601 Masonboro Sound Road, Wilmington, NC died Sept. 13, 1999.
He was born in Inman, SC, on March 13, 1922. At the age of 16 he took a job in a mill to earn money for flying lessons. All he ever wanted to do was to fly. He was a partner in a flying service in Spartanburg, SC after college and taught aerial acrobatics for a short while. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He began by ferrying fighter planes to England and ended his Army career as a Hump Pilot flying the China-Burma-India Theater.
On his return to the states, he was hired by Piedmont Airlines as a cargo pilot before it became a passenger carrier. He flew co-pilot on the first flight operated by Piedmont Airlines out of Wilmington, in 1948. He flew out of the Wilmington base his entire career, serving as Chief Pilot for a short time. He very reluctantly retired in 1982.
He was a member of St. John's Lodge, Scottish Rite, Piedmont's silver Eagles and the Quiet Birdmen.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Butterfield Dobbins; three daughters, Jane Casey of Norfolk, Va., Claire Dobbins of Tulsa, OK, Lynne Dobbins Boney of Wilmington, one son, Jeffery B. Dobbins of Wilmington and one grandson, Cameron Dobbins, also of Wilmington.
Funeral services were held Wed. Sept. 15, 1999 at Masonboro Baptist Church. Internment followed in the church cemetery.
Capt. Clarence E. Koone
Clarence E. Koone
RUTHERFORDTON -- Clarence E. Koone, 67, died August 12, 2006. Funeral is 3 PM Tuesday at Sandy Mush Baptist Church. Burial, Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 PM Monday at McMahan's Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/14/2006.
Capt. Lawrence S. "Hollywood" Edwards
Lawrence Stevens "Larry" Edwards
May 5, 1939 August 9, 2006
Lawrence (Larry) Stevens Edwards, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center with his soul mate and wife by his side after a valiant and courageous fight against esophageal cancer. All of us will remember his big heart, contagious smile, and magnificent sense of humor; which he carried with him until the end. He was a source of inspiration and strength to everyone supporting him through his battle with this disease. Born on May 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Gertrude Edwards and Fred E. Edwards. A native Roanoker, he was raised in old Southeast and attended Jefferson High School. Mr. Edwards served in the United States Navy. He retired in 1999 from a long and passionate career as an airline pilot, starting with Piedmont Airlines and continuing with USAirways. Surviving him is his loving and devoted wife, Patricia Boykin Edwards, who was his inspiration, caregiver and best friend. Also surviving are his children., Terri (Ricky) Anderson of Roanoke, Kelly (Dave) Jones of Vinton, Matthew (Angie) Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C., William Edwards Greensboro, N.C., Amy (Stuart) Allison, Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren, Lara Rogers, Sara Campbell, Emily Anderson, Maxwell Edwards, Emmett Edwards, Madison Edwards; three step-grandchildren, Rebecca Anderson, Regina Bowles, Cindy Anderson; one great-grandchild, Caleb Rogers. He was a one of six boys. He was predeceased by three brothers, John Wayne, Fred "Duke", and Jerry and is survived by Donald (Betty) Edwards of Roanoke and Michael (Janet) Edwards of Vinton, two loving brothers; also a special niece and nephew Michelle (Joe) Byrd and Michael Edwards Jr.; numerous other relatives and very dear and special friends. His family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Care, especially Dr. William Fintel, the Radiation Department, the 6th floor staff, the CCU staff, all at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, for their compassionate and sincere care. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Eric Spano and Pastor Olander English officiating. A private inurnment will follow. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission or the Salvation Army. Larry will be deeply missed by all of us, especially his wife and children. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
Published in the Roanoke Times from 8/10/2006 - 8/11/2006.
Capt. Ernest (Ernie) Leroy Marks
Ernest (Ernie) Leroy Marks, 65, of Hardy, Va., and formerly of Huntington and South Charleston, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006. He was born in Huntington, W.Va. in 1940 a son of the late Madeline and Harry Marks, Jr. Ernie graduated from South Charleston High School in May 1959 and then joined the United States Air Force serving most of his service time at Webb Air Force Base, Big Spring, Texas from 1959-1964 with an honorable discharge and rank of Airman 1st Class. He was in the Air Training Command and helped maintain the personal flying equipment of the instructor and student pilots mostly of which were being trained for duty in Vietnam. While in the military, he took private flying lessons starting in 1959. After attaining his commercial and instrument license he flew as co-pilot on a DeHavilland Dove and Heron for Cosden Oil Company in Big Spring. He joined Piedmont Airlines in April of 1966 and flew the Martin 404, Fairchild F227, YS-11 and the Boeing 737. He checked out as Captain on the YS-11 and F227 in 1974 and the B737 in 1978. Ernie was based in Wilmington, N.C., Roanoke, Va., Winston-Salem and Greensboro, N.C. over his airline career. He was an active and proud member of the Airlines Pilots Association during his career and retired from Piedmont Airlines on May 1989. He loved his work and co-workers and never regretted a day of going to work. Piedmont had the best employees and company employee relations in the industry. Ernie was a lifetime member of the Gold Prospectors Association of America and the Lost Dutchmen Mining Association. Surviving is his wonderful wife of 44 years, Linda Lou; his sons, James Marks and wife, Pam, Douglas Marks, Scott Marks and wife, Maria; his daughter, Kathy Marks White and husband, Paul; his grandchildren, Nathan, Seanna, Ashley, Megan, Madison and Sophia; his stepgrandchildren, Christina and John; a great-grandson, Christopher; his half sister, Donna Garten; several nieces and nephews; and his loving dog and cats. A graveside service will be held in Franklin Memorial Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, 1 p.m. with Wanda Smith and Bing Watson officiating. Military Honors will follow. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
Published in the Roanoke Times from 6/12/2006 - 6/13/2006.
Capt. Hugh Arlington Baldock
Capt. Hugh Arlington Baldock
BALDOCK, HUGH ARLINGTON, 85, of Summerfield, Florida died Thursday, April 20, 2006. Mr. Baldock was a retired Captain with Piedmont/US Air with 28 years service. Born in Evona, KY, he moved to Lady Lake, FL from Atlanta, GA, in 1980. He was a member of Leesburg Masonic Lodge #58 F. & A.M. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 2PM at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Leesburg, FL, with Reverend Robert Thorn officiating. He was a US Army-Air Corps Veteran of WWII, 1941-1945. He is survived by daughter, Cynthia B. Peters, Summerfield, FL; sons, Steven H. Baldock, Louisville, KY, Dr. James Baldock, Jacksonville, FL; sister, Mary Lou Walton, Ocala, FL; two grandchildren. BEYERS FUNERAL HOME, Lady Lake, FL 352- 753-4444.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 4/23/2006.
Capt. Bill Taylor
Capt. William James Taylor
Mr. William (Capt. "Bill") James Taylor, 88, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Lancaster, S.C., to Henry Robert and Mary Elizabeth Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a glider-pilot instructor. After the war, he was one of the first 10 pilots with Piedmont Airlines, where he retired with 35 years of service. He was a member of the Silver Eagles and a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; his parents; and his wife, Elizabeth Simpson Taylor. Surviving are his son, Gary Taylor, and wife Kay of Advance; a grandson, Mark Taylor, and wife Beth of Woodstock, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren, Katie Taylor and Thomas Taylor. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel, with the Rev. Nathan Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Voglers Reynolda Chapel.
Capt. Bill Rowell
Capt. William R. Rowell , Virginia Beach Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2006 ©The Virginian-Pilot Capt. William Robert Rowell, 81, passed from this life Feb. 27, 2006, after a long illness. Capt. Rowell had been a resident of Virginia Beach for 45 years. He was a retired Captain for Piedmont Airlines and a violinist for the Norfolk Symphony Orchestra for many years. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Melissa K. Coleman of Midlothian, Va., and Theresa C. Armstrong of Richmond; one stepson, Fred A. Coleman of Beavercreek, Ohio; and his dear friend, Mary Rose Marquette of Midlothian. The graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Floydsburg Cemetery, Crestwood, Ky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, VA 23226. Arrangements by Stoess Funeral Home, Crestwood, Ky.
Capt. Irv Eisler
This is from Irv's son Joel:
Ladies & Gentlemen:
Just a quick note to regretfully inform you of the death of my father, Captain Irvin (Irv) Eisler, Piedmont Airlines.
My dad flew B-17's in WWII, and was in the second pilot class at the inception of Piedmont. He enjoyed 30 years of flying with Piedmont before retiring in '78.
Thanks for all you do in keeping the Retired Pilots of Piedmont and US Air well informed.
Best Regards,
Joel Eisler
Irvin Adolph Eisler
News Obituary Listing
IRVIN ADOLPH EISLER, 86, of Lawrenceville died Wednesday. The body was cremated. A private memorial service is planned; Wages & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 1/6/2006.
Eisler, Irvin - Irvin Adolph Eisler, age 86 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on January 4, 2006. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, ..
Published in the Gwinnett Daily Post on 1/6/2006.
Capt. Frank Roscana
Capt. Frank Roscana, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. Capt. Roscana was born April 25, 1925, in Glen White, W.Va., to the late Jerome and Catherine Starantino Roscana. He began his lifelong love of flying when he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1951, after working as a private flight instructor in West Virginia, he began his 35-year career as a pilot for Piedmont Air Lines. He started his career at Piedmont flying DC-3s, and when he retired in 1985, was flying 727s and 737s. After his retirement, he flew the DC-3 Pacemaker promotional aircraft to air shows through-out the country. Capt. Roscana was a kind and gentle man of deep religious faith. He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, where he was a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a Eucharistic minister and a member of the Prison Ministry of the church. Frank was an avid runner, winning first in his age group at 70 years of age. This loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Surviving are his wife, Santina Torlone Roscana, of the home; two daughters, Kathy Dickinson and her husband, Tom, of Charlotte, and Elizabeth Roscana Gee and her husband, Don, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three sons, Lawrence Roscana and his wife, Mary, David Roscana and Peter Roscana and his wife, April, all of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Lindsey Molles, Elizabeth Dickinson, Gregory Dickinson and Lauren Roscana; a sister, Mary Vickery of Sarasota, Fla.; and a brother, Thomas Roscana, of Detroit, Mich. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 22, at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family requests that memorials may be made to Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas, 601 E. Fifth St., Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 27202. (Voglers Reynolda Road)
Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/22/2006.
Capt. Derald Stovall
Derald Lamar Stovall, age 76, of Marietta, GA, formerly of Maryville, TN, died
Sunday, October 16, 2005. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday from the
chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge in Kennesaw with Dr. Sam Matthews officiating,
burial in Pine Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Stovall was a Retired Pilot
from Piedmont Airlines after 37 years of service and lifelong member of the
Silver Eagles for Piedmont/Silver Eagles, served in the Korean Conflict for the
United States Marine Corps. He was a Shriner and member of the Masonic Temple
New Providence Lodge # 128 F & A.M. in Maryville, TN., member of First United
Methodist Church in Maryville, TN.
Survivors include daughters, Deborah Talbot of Marietta; Denise McAuley of
Acworth; sister, Elaine Montgomery of Louisville, KY; 4 grandchildren; and 3
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at Winkenhofer from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Thursday prior to the funeral. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Maryville, TN
with Rev. Brenda Carroll officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association @
Atlanta, GA., 1925 Century Blvd. N.E. Atlanta, GA. 30319.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw in charge of local arrangements
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Fred Smith
Tuesday, October 18 2005, 09:08 am<P> Fred Avar Smith
MOCKSVILLE - Captain Fred Avar Smith, 58, of Mocksville died
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, while flying Miss Rita, something
that he loved. He was born Nov. 25, 1946, in Guilford County
to William Warner and Ruby Osborne Smith. He served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Green
Meadows Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was employed by
Piedmont/US Airways for 30 years. He is survived by his
wife, Rita L. Smith; four children, Michael Todd Smith,
Wendy Lynn Smith Wolfe, Christopher Lee Frye and Ashley
Nicole Caudle; five grandchildren, Jacob "Jakester" Smith,
Marley "Motorboat" Wolfe, Mila "Buster" Wolfe, Isaiah
"Shadow" Frye and Hannah "Sweet-tater" Frye; two brothers,
William Troy Smith and Danny Vaga Smith; and a sister, Ruby
Marie Bosley. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Green Meadows Baptist Church, with
the Rev. Michael Waters and Pastor Ed Sears officiating.
Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with
military rites by VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 18, at
Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Memorials may be made to
Green Meadows Baptist Church Building Fund or the Missions
Fund, 1646 NC Hwy. 801 N., Mocksville, NC 27028.
Capt. Bob Aiken
It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of Capt. Bob Akin on
Wednesday evening, October 12th.
Bob started his career with Piedmont Airlines in 1967 as a F/E on the B-727.
During his career he flew the M-404, F-227, YS-ll, B-737 and the
B-767. He instructed on the YS-ll and the B-767.
After retirement from US Airways Bob worked with Delta as a contract
instructor on the B-767. He retired from Delta in July of this year.
Surviving Bob is his wife, Babs, one brother and neice's and nephews.
Bob will be remembered as a dedicated and professional airman
but most of all, a good friend.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 16 in Roswell, Georgia (just
north of Atlanta) at Northside Chapel, 1250 Crabapple Road, Roswell, Georgia.
Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 and the service will be at 2:00 in the
chapel.
A memory book is now open at www.NorthsideChapel.com for your memories
and comments.. The family would appreciate you visiting and signing Capt. Bob's memory book.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Century Parkway, STE 950, Atlanta, GA 30345 or 1-800-ACS-2345.
Bob will be missed.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Capt. Philip S. Beeson
770-664-1407
akbeeson@aol.com
Capt. Robert G. McMillan
Robert Gamble McMillan
'Bob'
SOUTHMONT -- Mr. McMillan, 54, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Carolinas Medical Center after a sudden illness.
Funeral service is 11:00 AM Wednesday at Macedonia United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Burton Williams, Rev. Randy Tingle and Dr. Michael Leatherwood officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Tommy and Betty Hedrick, 177 Owen Road, Southmont, anytime before the service, and also following the service on Wednesday.
Bob was born in Guilford County on January 6, 1951, to Robert Jones McMillan and Frances Gamble McMillan. He graduated from NC State with a BS degree in engineering, and was an airline pilot with US Airways. He was a member of the Air Line Pilot Association and the Silver Eagles, with Piedmont Airline. At Macedonia United Methodist Church, he was a member of the United Methodist Men's Group. His parents preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Hedrick McMillan of the home; sister, Martha McMillan and friend, Candice Cobb, of Hillsborough, NC; father and mother-in-law, Tommy and Betty Hedrick of Lexington; sister-in-law, Jeanie Buchanan and husband, Dr. John Buchanan, of Lexington; and nieces, Mary and Helen Buchanan of Lexington.
Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church Building fund, PO Box 190, Southmont, NC 27351.
Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, is serving the family.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 7/19/2005
Capt. W.H. "Tack" Tackenberg
Walter Henry "Tack" Tackenberg, born January 12, 1916 to John and Ida Tackenberg, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, died May 28, 2005 in Kingwood, Texas. He was a resident of Norfolk, VA for 56 years and Kingwood, TX for the last 10 months. Mr. Tackenberg was a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, during which time he trained P-38 pilots, flew P-38s across the Atlantic Ocean to allied forces in Africa, and flew cargo supply planes across the Burma "Hump". After the war he was a commercial pilot for 30 years and began flying for Piedmont Airlines in March of 1949. He enjoyed flying and gliding for pleasure and had many other hobbies, including fishing, boating, woodworking, and electronics. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norfolk, VA; Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood, TX; Piedmont Silver Eagles; Quiet Birdmen (QB); and OX5 Aviation Pioneers. Mr. Tackenberg was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Wilhelmina Tackenberg and sister, Helen Gettings; and is survived by daughters, Donna Knoche (Ernest) of Pittsburgh, PA and Rita Hendricksen (Stephen) of Kingwood, TX: 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Interment with military honors and Piedmont Silver Eagle fly-over will be held at the Hampton National Cemetery (Cemetery Road at Marshall Ave., Hampton, VA 23669) on July 8th at 3 PM. A memorial service and reception will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (6001 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505) at 11 AM on July 9th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Norfolk, VA, or to the Piedmont Silver Eagles Charitable Funds, Inc. c/o Capt. David Hachen, 4307 Sequoia Red Lane, Charlotte, NC 28228.
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Capt. Moe Welborn
Garland Ray (Moe) Welborn, 75, died March 13, 2005, at High Point Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Thomasville, he was the son of the late Lucy Belle and Paul Lester Welborn. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired captain for Piedmont Airlines. He was a Piedmont Silver Eagle and an active member of the QB Society for Pilots. He was a member of Colonial Country Club, a board member of Sea Island Villas at North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a former president of the American Business Club. He was a lifelong member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville. He was an avid golfer and a collector of antique automobiles.
Surviving are his wife, Mabel Wagner Welborn of the home; a daughter by marriage, Cynthia S. Milliken and her husband William S. of High Point; grandson, W. Stewart Milliken III of Little River, S.C.; granddaughter, Barrett B. Milliken of High Point; and one sister, Josephine Loflin and her husband Dolan of Thomasville.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the sanctuary of Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, with the Rev. Ed Biggers and the Rev. Peggy Finch officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the Enrichment Center.
The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to either the R.L. Pope Sunday School Class Scholarship Fund, c/o Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 Randolph St., Thomasville, NC 27360 or to the High Point Regional Hospital Endowment Fund, P.O. Box HP-5, High Point, NC 27261.
Capt. Melvin N. Blocker
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH | Melvin N. Blocker, 68, of North Myrtle Beach, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 at Loris Community Hospital.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1936 in Greenville, Texas, a son of Frances Blocker Kornegay and the late Thad Blocker.
He was the former owner of Flyers Too Food & Spirits. He was a pilot with Piedmont Airlines and retired in 1989 with US Air. He enjoyed boat restoration as a hobby.
Other than his mother of San Antonio, Mr. Blocker is survived by two sons, Todd Blocker of Raleigh, N.C. and Richard Graybill of Monroe, N.C.; two daughters, Paige Kalinowski of North Myrtle Beach and Jordann Blocker of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother, Landell Blocker, and five grandchildren, Peyton, Dalton, Wyatt, Hannah and Kevin.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Lee Funeral Home Chapel.
Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to Piedmont Silver Eagles Charitable Funds, Inc., 4307 Sequoia Red Lane, Charlotte, N.C. 28226, piedmontsilver eagles.org.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
Published in The Sun News on 2/26/2005.
Capt.John Best
> It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Capt. John
> "Redbird" Best.
> Capt. Paul S. Snell
> Historian, Piedmont Silver Eagles
>
>
>
> Hello to Our Silver Eagle Friends and Fellow Aviators,
>
> As some of you know Johnny "Redbird" Best has been struggling with
> emphysema since 1997.
>
> This past December the doctors recommended that we consider the Hospice
> Program. The disease was in the "end stage" and terminal. Their prognosis
> was the fall of this year. We were hoping to be at the annual reunion in
> October.
>
> Two weeks ago Johnny started running a fever and was diagnosed with
> pneumonia. After several rounds of antibiotics, we were in hopes that he
> would dodge that bullet.
>
> The Good Lord had a different agenda and called for Johnny to make his
> final flight home to eternity.
>
> Captain John Best called for "gear up" at 1520L on 13 July 2004.
>
> Please know how very dear our Piedmont Family has always been to us.
> Johnny always cherished his many memories of 27 years worth of friends,
> fun and flying stories. Thank you all for being a part of that.
>
> You are all welcomed to the Memorial Service and Reception that will take
> place at our grass runway "Redbird's Airyard" on Saturday, July 17th at
> 11:00AM.
>
> You may drive in or fly in. Directions are attached.
>
> Thank you for your thoughts and prayers,
> Cheryl B. Best, wife
> Capt. John A. Best, Jr., son
>
Capt. Brooks B. Tilton
BERMUDA RUN - Captain Brooks Boyd Tilton Sr. passed away at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, after a brief battle with cancer. Captain Tilton was born in Lexington, Ky., to the late William Albert and Dorothy Robinson Tilton on March 24, 1941, and grew up in Mount Sterling, Ky. He attended the University of Miami and Embry Riddle Flight School. He was a pilot and check airman for Piedmont Airlines and U.S. Air, retiring in 1994 after 32 years of service. Brooks had the same passion for golf as he did for flying. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Sabrina Brown and husband Beau of Fayetteville, Ga.; a son, Brooks Tilton Jr. and wife Gina of Peachtree City, Ga.; and grandchildren Taylor and Hunter Brown, and Austin and Raven Tilton; his father and mother-in-law, Bill and Nancy Wilber of Beckley, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, Paul Wilber and wife Kathie of Charleston, S.C.; and Sandy Sprinkle and husband Roger of Holly Springs. A visitation will be held at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14. The family requests that memorials be considered for the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home or charity of choice. The family wishes sincere thanks to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter and the staff of the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their wonderful support, kindness and care.
Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 9/13/2004.
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Capt. Frank "Nick" Nicholson
FRANK "NICK" COLE NICHOLSON SR., 93, of Kailua, died Feb. 24, 2004. Born in Greensboro, N.C. Retired airline pilot for Piedmont Airlines. Survived by wife, Audry; sons, Frank Jr. and Tom; daughters, Jan Assimos, Lauren Scott and Mary Walton; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchild. Service 9 a.m. tomorrow at Kailua Beach Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Hawaii House, 566 Papalani St., Kailua, HI 96734 or Project DANA in Kailua. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Capt. Steve B. Ellis
Family-Placed Death Notice
Capt. Steve B. Ellis of Peachtree City, died January 29, 2004. Mr. Ellis retired from Piedmont Air Lines after 31 years of service and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia. He is survived by daughter and son in-law, Joyce Ann and Gregory Cmar, Marblehead, MA; grandchildren, Stephanie Cmar, Colton Cmar, and Wyatt Cmar. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 3 o'clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Pastor Brian Anderson officiating. Interment, Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may make donations to CrossPoint Health Care, 19 W. Broad Street, Newnan, GA 30263. Those desiring may sign our on-line guest registry at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn. 770-964-4800.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 1/30/2004.
Capt. Vernon Brunelle
We were saddened to hear that retired Captain Vernon Brunelle passed away on January 16, 2004, of cancer at the age of 76. Captain Brunelle was hired by Piedmont Airlines on February 4, 1952 and retired on February 19, 1988. This is the only information that we have regarding the passing of Captain Brunelle.
Capt. Calvin James Redburn
Dear family and friends, just wanted you to know that our dad passed away on Wed. We know that many of you know this but we decided to send an email to all those on his email list to inform those that did not. Please be of good cheer, dad lived a good life! His obituary is attached. The celebration of his life will be in Winston at 4:30 on Jan 24th.
Love, David, Jenny, Raynel and Deb
Calvin James Redburn
Calvin James Redburn, 83, passed away January 7, 2004, surrounded by his family. Born on November 5, 1920 in Independence, Kansas, he was the son of the late Edward James Redburn and the late Clara Cooper Redburn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Redburn, and by his sister, Wanda Benskin.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Raphael Green Redburn of Winston-Salem; four children, Chris Redburn and wife Nancy of Wilmington, NC; David Redburn and wife Deb Hardy of Greenville, SC; Jenny Mikell and husband Lawton of Raleigh, NC; Raynel Schmieding and husband David of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren Michael Redburn, Daniel Redburn, Jeffrey Mikell, Melissa Mikell, and Jenna Schmieding; three brothers, Marvin Redburn and wife Barb, Bill Redburn and wife JoAnn, J.D. Redburn and wife JoAnn; four sisters Verna Hughes and husband Glen, Anna Mae Benskin and husband Bud, Millie Jacobs and husband Vic, Evelyn Watkins; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Captain Redburn was a pilot with Piedmont Airlines for 27 years. He started his career as a co-pilot in 1953. In 1962, he became a captain. He retired in 1980 on his birthday. He attributed his accident-free flying career with having a guardian angel on his shoulder.
Captain Redburn served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman 2nd Class on the U.S.S. Halford, a destroyer that operated all over the Pacific Ocean during World War II. He maintained a life-long interest in ham radios, building several of his own radios and enjoying contacts around the world.
Captain Redburn was an avid golfer since 1953. He played at many golf courses around the country, winning numerous trophies. During his illness he missed playing with his buddies at Wilshire Golf Course.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to friends and family, Dr. Todd Smith, Dr. Richard Brodkin, Dr. Stephen Leighton, the staff, especially Anna Scott R.N. and Simone Worthy, of Hospice and Palliative CareCenter of Winston-Salem for their love, care, support and prayers.
There will be a celebration of his life on January 24th, at 4:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4055 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106. Family and friends are encouraged to share a story about Cal, and to stay for refreshments.
A funeral Mass will be said at the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Surprise, Arizona.
Contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter of Winston-Salem, 1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
