WA/DL Linda Malone, wife of WA/DL Capt. Dan Malone

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Linda Malone, wife of WA/DL Capt. Dan Malone

August 8, 1947 ~ August 12, 2026

 

In her final moments she continued to be an inspiration…………..

 

Linda is survived by her husband Dan, and by her children and their families.

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.hansenmortuary.com/obituaries/Linda-Carol-Malone?obId=49238567   

 Linda Carol Malone Obituary

 

Linda Carol Malone (born Smith), 79, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by family.

 

Linda was born on August 8, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, where she grew up until the age of sixteen when her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. When she showed up at Washington Highschool, it was love at first sight for Dan Malone. “I’m going to marry that girl someday,” crossed his mind as he watched her cross the courtyard. The two were married in 1968 and shared 58 years of marriage, living their vows of love to the fullest, through sickness and in health. Their marriage was a model to so many of what true devotion looks like. Their love overflowed.

 

Linda earned a B.A. in Home-Ec and worked as a flight stewardess before devoting herself fully to her family and home. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome, nourished with good food and lots of chat, and her home was always open to friends and family. She could make a friend anywhere and usually did! She was an avid tennis player, an enthusiastic shopper, and a talented knitter and seamstress who loved making handmade gifts especially for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gatherings with her Bridge Club (formed with neighborhood women back in the early 80’s… though we’re not sure how much Bridge was actually played!) and cherished time with her many friends.

 

Linda's faith and love for Jesus was central to her life. She was raised in a Christian home and remained dedicated to the Christian faith throughout her life, reading her Bible every morning, and pouring herself out in love for others. She was a long-time member of Scottsdale Bible Church and was recently chrismated in the Orthodox Christian Church.

 

Her battle with ALS began last summer, robbing her of the ability to talk, eat, and eventually move. She bore this horrendous disease with grace and strength. Her deep inner beauty and strong faith radiated peace. In her final moments she continued to be an inspiration.

 

Linda is survived by her husband, Dan; her son, Kevin; her daughter, Karie Johnson, and spouse, Adam; her daughter, Megan Gilbert, and spouse, Gaelan; and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Darrell and Marilyn.

 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy, and her parents, Barbara and Russell Smith.

 

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 17, 12:30 p.m. at Hansen Mortuary Chapel on 7th street, followed by a gathering at Dan and Linda’s home.

 

In place of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley and ALS AZ.

DL Capt. Hubert Lipscomb

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Hubert S. Lipscomb

March 4, 1935 ~ August 30, 2026

 

Hubert fell in love with flying as a young boy and got his private pilot's license at age 14……………..

 

Hubert Slaton Lipscomb Jr. joined Delta Air Lines 06-03-1957 and was based MSY and Atlanta.

 

Hubert is survived by all five daughters and six granddaughters (affectionately known as Hubert's Harem), along with 10 great grandchildren -- when boys were finally brought into the mix!

Services for Captain Lipscomb will take place September 4^th in Covington LA.

PCN memorial site

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Hubert Lipscomb Obituary

Hubert Slaton Lipscomb Jr tipped his airline captain's hat and ascended on his final flight into the skies Sunday morning, August 30, 2026. He was held in love and went to sleep peacefully in his home, surrounded by family. For those who knew him, his final week of goodbyes were true to form -- to the very end, Hubert was still entertaining everyone with his incredible stories and infectious laugh.

Hubert fell in love with flying as a young boy and got his private pilot's license at age 14. He was a much-loved airline legend during his 37 year career with Delta Airlines, his second family, from which he quite reluctantly retired at the required age of 60 as the #1 international pilot. He proudly served in the Mississippi Air National Guard for 17 years. Locally, he was an adored championship tennis player, downtown Covington tennis shop owner, and ran the pro tennis shops at local country clubs. Hubert had two other loves: Camp Bon Ton in DuLac, where the good times rolled with his lifelong Mississippi friends and Rebel Aviation, his hangar at the Hammond airport where he built and flew a christen eagle aerobatic bi-plane and a replica P-51 Thunder Mustang. Hubert married Joy June Jacobs of DeLand, FL on November 1, 1958. They were married for 35 years and had five daughters: Beth Maryberry, Lee Manguno (Bart), Virginia Lipscomb, Catherine Lipscomb, Annie Lipscomb (John Duda). Joy passed away in February of 1993. For many years following Joy's death, Hubert enjoyed the companionship of Nancy Ussery, another longtime member of the Delta Airlines family. Hubert is survived by all five daughters and six granddaughters (affectionately known as Hubert's Harem), along with 10 great grandchildren -- when boys were finally brought into the mix!

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northshore Humane Society, one of Hubert's favorite local charities.

Hubert's family invites you to attend his service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:00 pm and the visitation starts at 12:00 pm until service time. A private family burial will take place on Saturday in Jackson, MS.

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com

DL Capt. James Harold McCann

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. James Harold McCann

June 24, 1941 ~ August 20, 2026

 

Delta Golden Wings member Captain James “Jim” McCann joined Delta Air Lines 09-12-1969 and was based Houston and Atlanta.  Jim is survived by his wife Johnnie, and by his children and Johnnie’s children along with their families.

Services for Jim will be held in Marietta, Georgia on September 13^th….please see obituary below for information.

PCN memorial site

 

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James Harold McCann Obituary

James Harold McCann, beloved husband, father, Poppy, friend, Navy veteran, and retired Delta Air Lines captain, was born on June 24, 1941, and passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2026.

 

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Yinger McCann, who passed away in 2016; his parents, Beecher and Mary Omer McCann; and his sister, Nancy Ann Ricks. He remarried in 2018 and is survived by his wife, Johnnie Gabriel-McCann; his three children, Todd (Lisa) McCann, Kevin (April) McCann, and Leslie (Slade) Lofstad, and his six grandchildren, Hailey, Connor, Caroline, Jackson, Ryder, and Knox. He is also survived by Johnnie's daughters Stephanie (Vernon) Bahm, Laura Payne-Gabriel, and 3 grandchildren, Wyatt, Heath, and Katherine.

 

Born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky, Jim graduated from Murray State University and became a math teacher before joining the United States Navy in 1964. He served as a naval aviator during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, flying the S-2 Tracker. In 1969, he completed his active-duty service as a lieutenant and began what would become a long and distinguished 32-year career with Delta Air Lines.

 

His career with Delta first took him to Houston, Texas, before he and Anne ultimately settled in Marietta, Georgia in 1971 on Arden Drive, where they built their life and raised their three children amongst many families who would become lifelong friends. Jim achieved the rank of captain in 1985 and retired from Delta in June 2001 after more than three decades of flying, finishing his career as an MD-11 captain.

 

While his career took him around the world, the things that mattered most to Jim were much closer to home. He was active in his church, gave his time generously to Habitat for Humanity, and valued the friendships he built throughout his life. Above all, he treasured his family and especially the time he spent with his grandchildren.

 

Jim lived his life with quiet strength and without the need for recognition. Selfless, humble, and dependable, his life was one of service—to his country, his community, his friends, and, most importantly, his family. He was deeply devoted to the people he loved and led by example, with integrity, generosity, and steadfast character evident not simply in what he said, but in the way he lived each day. Those who knew and loved Jim will remember the example he set and the values he passed on to the generations that follow. His was a life well lived, and his legacy will continue through the family he loved so dearly.

 

A memorial service honoring Jim's life will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in the chapel at the First Baptist Church of Marietta at 3:00 PM with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM.

 

Contributions can be made is Jim's honor to the First Baptist Church of Marietta, Must Ministries, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

NWA/DL Capt. Bill Bailey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

EAL/NWA/DAL

Captain William C. Bailey, USNR (Ret.)

March 10, 1950 — August 27, 2026

 

Captain Bailey began his time with Northwest Airlines 07-07-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Katherine, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held this Friday, September 4^th in Florida…please see obituary below or visit the funeral home website for details.

 

PCN memorial site

https://www.degusipefuneralhome.com/obituaries?query=bailey 

Captain William C. Bailey, USNR (Ret.) passed away peacefully at his home in Longwood, Florida on August 27, 2026. A native of Oak Park, Illinois, Bill attended Fenwick High School, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and golf. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1972, proudly serving as captain of the Naval Academy Golf Team.

After graduation, Bill served aboard the USS Kretchmer before earning his naval aviator wings in 1974. Flying the A-7E Corsair, he completed deployments to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean with the "Marauders" of VA-82 aboard the USS Nimitz. The “Marauders” earned the Battle "E" and the Admiral Wade McClusky Award. He later served as an instructor pilot with VA-174, transitioned to the Naval Reserve in 1979, and joined the "Blue Dolphins" of VA-203. During his tenure, the unit earned multiple top squadron honors, and Captain Bailey transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet before assuming command of the squadron in 1990. Bill cherished the many friendships he made during his Naval career.

In addition to his distinguished military service, Captain Bailey pursued a successful commercial aviation career, flying as a pilot for Eastern Airlines for 10 years, Northwest Airlines for 10 years, and concluding his career with Delta Air Lines until his retirement. At each airline he enjoyed working in the training department in addition to flying.

Outside of his career, Bill was happiest on the golf course, spending time with his family, working in his yard, traveling with his wife, and following the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, his kind nature towards everyone he met, his deep devotion to his family, and, most of all, his wonderful laugh.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Katherine; their children, Brian (Jackie) and Allison Grant (Jeffery); and their seven cherished grandsons: Brody, Holden, Reed, Ian, Declan, Ryan, and Wesley. He is also survived by his siblings, Jack (Emma), Robert (Shelly), Tim (Anne), Dan, and Mary Beth Catenzaro (Frank).

A Mass will be held on Friday, September 4, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors will take place at the Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. Friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or a charity of your choice.

NWA Capt. John Lackey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. John Lackey

November 6, 1939 ~ May 20, 2026

 

John passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his beloved beach home in Wildwood, New Jersey…………………

Following his military service, John Earl Lackey joined Northwest Airlines 05-06-1968 and retired with Northwest in 1999.  John is survived by his wife Claire, and by his children and his grandchildren. 

PCN memorial site 

 https://ingersollgreenwoodfh.com/tribute/details/1117  

John Earl Lackey passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his beloved beach home in Wildwood, New Jersey. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Gore, Oklahoma.

 

John attended Northeastern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in mathematics education. After a brief time teaching high school, he joined the United States Navy and became an accomplished naval aviator. He proudly completed three tours in Vietnam flying the E-2 Hawkeye and achieved more than 100 successful aircraft carrier landings while serving aboard the USS Ticonderoga, USS Bon Homme Richard, and USS Kitty Hawk. He retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

 

In addition to his military service, John began a distinguished career with Northwest Airlines in 1968, flying for more than 30 years before retiring in 1999. He captained aircraft as large as the Boeing 747-200 and was known throughout his career for his professionalism and commitment to safety. It was at Northwest Airlines where he met the love of his life, Claire, who also enjoyed a long career with the airline. They married in June 1976 and shared nearly 50 devoted years together.

 

John loved Phillies baseball, Eagles football, boating, model trains, his dogs, and fixing anything that was broken. He was a member and past Commodore of the Cape Coral Cruise Club and spent many happy days boating with Claire aboard their beloved 40-foot Silverton, Claire E. He cherished winters in Southwest Florida and summers at the Jersey Shore.

 

Above all, John loved his family deeply. He is survived by his loving wife Claire; his children, Joseph and Jeffrey and his cherished grandchildren, Allison, Ryan, Alex, and Jade.

 

In a final reflection of the love that defined his life, John’s last words before going to bed Tuesday evening were simply, “I love you,” spoken while looking into his wife’s eyes.