NEA/DL Capt. Richard E. Cumming

 

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NEA/DL Capt. Richard E. Cumming

February 21, 1938 ~ August 18, 2026

 

Winchester, Mass.is where Richard Eugene Cumming began training to fly, and at age 21 he was hired by Northeast Airlines (06-16-1958).  He retired as a Captain with Delta Air Lines at age 59, and was based Boston.

Richard is survived by his wife Judy, and by his two daughters and their families.

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Obituary for Richard E. Cumming

North Hampton – Richard E. Cumming, 88 years old, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after a long Illness. He was the loving husband of Judy R. Cumming.

Born in Houlton, ME, on February 21, 1938, Richard was the son of the late Irving E. and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Cumming. The family eventually moved to Winchester, Massachusetts where Richard began training to fly. At age 21 he was hired by Northeast Airlines later merging with Delta where he was promoted to Captain. After a long career in aviation, Richard retired at age 59 and continued flying small aircraft in and out of Hampton Airfield for many years.

Richard leaves his wife Judy R. Cumming and his two daughters, Carolyn Cumming Healy and Ellen Cumming Karmen. He is also survived by his brothers, Thomas Cumming and his wife Maryann and John Cumming and his wife Cheryl, as well as three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Richard for a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Parish, 29 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH 03871. Burial will be private and he will be laid to rest at Center Cemetery in North Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Richard’s memory to the New Hampshire food bank   

DL Capt. Bob C. Tieszen

 

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USAF veteran, DL Capt. Bob C. Tieszen

August 27, 1942 ~ September 1, 2026

 

Bob Charles Tieszen of Argyle, Texas joined Delta Air Lines 10-16-1972 and was Dallas based. Bob is survived by his wife Patti, and by his children and their families.

Services for Bob will be held September 8 at the funeral home with visitation the evening prior….please see funeral home website for times and locations.

 

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Obituary

Bob Charles Tieszen of Argyle, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1942, in Newton, Kansas, to Charles and Dorothy Tieszen.

 

Bob grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School, where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and track. He attended the University of Kansas (KU), where he was active in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), student government, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in 1964.

 

Bob met his future wife, Patricia (Patti) Behen, at KU, and they were married on September 12, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas. They moved to Washington, D.C., in 1964, where Bob worked at the Pentagon for the Undersecretary of the Air Force. In 1965, he accepted a commission into the United States Air Force, and they moved to Chandler, Arizona. They were stationed at Williams Air Force Base, where Bob flew the T-37 and T-38 aircraft as both a student and instructor pilot on active duty until 1970, when they moved to Dallas.

 

In 1972, Bob began flying for Delta Airlines while continuing his service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve until 1978. He flew the OA-37 Dragonfly, a light-attack and forward-air-control observation aircraft, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana, and at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. During his career with Delta, Bob flew the DC-9, B-727, L-1011, B-757, and B-767 aircraft on both domestic and international routes. In November 2001, he retired after more than 29 years as a B-767 Captain.

 

In 1978, Bob and Patti built their dream home outside Sanger, Texas, where they raised their three children and resided until 2012, when they moved to Argyle. Bob was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting sports, skiing, and golf. He also had many other interests and hobbies, including history, classic film, and coin collecting. Bob had a relentless work ethic instilled in him from his youth working on the Tieszen family wheat farm in Kansas. When he wasn’t flying, he spent much of his time tending to their 68-acre property in Sanger and running cattle. Bob and Patti shared a love of travel, and they spent their retirement years seeing the world.

 

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose good nature and humor endeared him to so many. His was truly a life well-lived, and he will be greatly missed.

 

He is survived by his wife Patricia of nearly 62 years; his brother Dwayne (Mickey); his daughters Jennifer (Matt) of Flower Mound, Texas, and Sheridan (David) of Key Largo, Florida; his son Jeff (Paige) of Fort Worth, Texas; his six grandchildren, Zachary, Brenna, Noah, Drew, Jessica, and Kyle; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Tieszen, and stepmother, Betty Tieszen; his mother, Dorothy Linn, and stepfather, Clint Linn; and his brother, James Tieszen.

 

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, September 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 West University Drive, Denton, Texas, with a service on Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 A.M. at the DeBerry Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.

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

 

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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.

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 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

 

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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.

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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

 

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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.

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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.